The Barn

41 Customer Reviews

• "The barn is a lovely little place to stay, we loved it."

  I have stayed before with previous owners and what was nice from them was a welcome basket waiting for you when you arrived. The barn is very cosy and clean. Just a couple of little things maybe an iron/ironing board and a small vacuum especially when you have pets with you, just to enable guests to keep the place clean if staying for a week or so. But all in all a great place, with equally great owners. We loved it soo much we have booked for Xmas 2025 and can’t wait. Hoping to get a cheeky stay in between too. If you want a nice quiet break in a beautiful little village then this is the one for. 100% recommend!!!

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Aug 2024

• "Lovely area."

  . had no washing machine.. spiders everywhere in the barn.. the curtains was filthy every where in the barn was filthy the toilet stunk of drains.. flys everywhere absolute worst place I've ever booked wanter to go home after a few days the place was filthy

  Reviewed by Anthony1.3★Jul 2024

• "The positives."

  great location, re local pubs and fantastic walks within walking distance from The Barn. Lovely quiet village. The Barn however has a lot of negatives. Which was disappointing. Strong smell of smoke from the wood burner (We did not use) as soon as you open the front door. Very dark once inside. No opener on loung window two small skylights (do not open) one in the bedroom unable to open and had a dark blind permanently closed. Leak in shower going through to the small closet visible around electrical socket giving a trong smell of damp. Uncomfortable bed with only one pillow each. The Barn for us was quite claustrophobic with lack of ventilation and light. We made the best of it as only there for 6 nights Quite honestly The Barn needs an upgrade it needs much more lighting.and ventilation The fabric curtains and very old carpet need replacing as I'm sure the smell of smoke is in all of the fabric! Shame really because it is a very quaint little Barn conversion in a fantastic location

  Reviewed by Neil2.2★Jul 2024

• "The cottage was great, really querky and unusual, but everything that you needed."

  Emily was very kind, there was milk in the fridge, tea and coffee sachets and she brought us eggs and muffins for our breakfast the following morning. Could not be happier. The village is charming, wonderful stone houses, very quiet and great walks. But accessable too, a bus stop a few yards up the road with regular buses to Scarborough or Pickering. We enjoyed exploring the area visiting local sites and revisiting some of our favourites. In the evenings it was lovely to sit in the little walled garden, relax with a glass of wine, read, talk and listen to the Swift's screeching joyously in the darkening sky. What a great place to stay.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2024

• "A fabulous property with great owners, a suggestion would be to replace the microwave with an air fryer or small oven, a lamp on the mezzanine would make it an ideal reading spot."

  Thank you for a lovely stay

  Reviewed by Christopher4.4★Jul 2024

• "Sorry wasn’t for us."

  The bed was really uncomfortable, so much so we both ended up with bad backs. The cushions on the sofa were dirty, the sofa itself was uncomfortable as well. Suggest that whoever cleans the property has a crash course in how to really clean. There were cobwebs all over, the windows were filthy inside and outside. We came home two days early it was that bad.

  So sorry to hear this Ian, I wish we had known when we dropped in to check everything was okay- we would have done anything to get your holiday back on track. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian1.3★Jun 2024

• "Had a lovely week."

  Cottage quirky and ideal as a base. Very comfy bed but better pillows and more needed. Didn't need the log burner but the bucket of logs looked a bit stingy. The fridge/freezer "sang" a lot during the evenings! I don't use QR so I don't know what the "information" was. A written handy hints would have been useful - for instance how to use the electric hob, the "oven" and the nespresso machine. Plus recommendations for pubs, shops and walks. I will recommend.

  Thanks so much for the feedback Beverley. We have taken it onboard and all of the cottages now have a guide of our favourite things in the local area. Thanks again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Beverley3.8★Jun 2024

• "The barn was in a good location for touring North Yorkshire, however, it was let down in several areas."

  The barn generally was grubby and really needed a good clean. The carpets throughout were well past their sell by date, the cushions in the living area were dirty, the bed was rock hard and extremely uncomfortable, there were dead flies and moths on window sills and an unacceptable amount of cobwebs and spiders in easily cleaned areas and there was a strong smell of drains in the en-suite. The TV needs updating as it was really slow to react to channel and volume changing. Externally the patio area needed a good clean.

  So sorry to receive this feedback Chris, I wish it was something we could have talked about and rectified for you when we came to check if everything was okay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chris1.6★May 2024

• "The barn was as we remembered it fifteen years ago apart from the bed being ..."

  The barn was as we remembered it fifteen years ago apart from the bed being smaller,same tv could do with an upgrade,maybe a new sofa but on the whole it was ok

  Thanks so much for the feedback David, we will absolutely take it onboard. I know when we spoke you were disappointed that the TV didn’t come out of the bed like it did 10-15 years ago. I wonder if there was some confusion with another property- ours were renovated much more recently. Property Owner

  Reviewed by David3.1★Apr 2024

• "Fantastic lovely quiet place slept like a log definitely will return would ..."

  Fantastic lovely quiet place slept like a log definitely will return would benefit from a little cooker grill and some kind of extraction fan but we managed roger the dog loved it too he was very happy there

  Thanks Peter, loved having you guys and Roger to stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Apr 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at this gorgeous cottage."

  It's cosy and warm and in a perfect location to explore. We will be back for another visit in the future.

  Thank you so much for this Alison, it was a pleasure to have you and we hope to see you soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Mar 2024

• "Our stay at the Barn was very enjoyable and the property is ideally situated for days out to numerous tourist destinations."

  The Barn itself was comfortable and the facilities inside were excellent. The decor was very traditional and provided a very cosy atmosphere. The owners were welcoming and very helpful, though we didn't really have any problems. The village where the barn is located is a lovely quiet place to spend your holiday. We will definitely return.

  Thanks so much Kevin, great to have you stay. Hope to see you soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kevin4.7★Mar 2024

• "A great property, in a lovely peaceful village."

  Owners very welcoming and friendly. Would definitely recommend.

  Thanks so much Alan, it was a joy to have you, hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Mar 2024

• "I really enjoyed my stay at The Barn."

  Set it in a quiet village but close enough to the beach, pubs, supermarkets and dog walks to enjoy days out. The barn was very comfortable, warm and clean. The owners were very welcoming and helpful. Would stay here again.

  Thank you so much Hannah, it was lovely to have you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Jan 2024

• "A lovely little barn conversion, tastefully done."

  Has eveything that you need and would expect. The log burner was a huge benefit in the cold weather! The owners were absolutely great and could not have been more helpful or obliging.

  Thanks so much Derek, it was a real pleasure to have you stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Derek5.0★Nov 2023

• "We have just returned from our stay at the barn The location is fantastic with easy access to several locations the barn was immaculate and the hosts welcomed us and made us feel at home providing accurate information about the local area nothing was to much trouble and we only saw them if we needed anything or to ask anything Fantastic stay cannot recomend it any more go discover this little gem of a village chris &shelly."

  Reviewed by Michele5.0★Nov 2023

• "Our stay here was perfect and exactly what we wanted!"

  The barn is a beautifully rustic and cosy place to stay - the brick interior was the big selling point for us, and the mezzanine is a lovely unique element too. It's extremely well catered for facilities, especially in the kitchen. There is a TV hidden behind the wooden door in the corner of the living room, which is nice and discreet. Some reviewers have mentioned the bed being very firm - we can confirm that it is still a firm mattress however it didn't affect us at all, in fact we slept perfectly, so I suppose it's just a matter of preference. I will mention as a 6'1 person for other taller people that you will have to spend a lot of time ducking under the various beams - I banged my head several times - but that's obviously not a criticism for the place. The hosts are very friendly and helpful, offering us advice on where to go for walks, food etc. Would love to stay again, thanks so much!

  Reviewed by Giles4.7★Nov 2023

• "Fantastic hosts - very friendly and accommodating."

  Nothing was too much trouble. Well set up for guests, including parking. The barn is really sympathetically renovated to a high standard and is perfect for feeling at home if you have a four-legged friend with you. The position is great with lots of places to visit within easy reach.

  Reviewed by Jeremy4.7★Oct 2023

• "A lovely cottage, only issue regarding comfort was the extremely hard bed."

  Ideal for walks in the countryside. If like us you stayed in during the evenings, the lack of an oven was a challenge as frying everything would set the smoke detector off.

  Reviewed by Paul3.4★Sep 2023

• "My partner and I had a lovely weeks stay in the Barn and although unfortunately one day we had no water for a while due to a burst main pipe in the village and another day after a storm we had no electricity for a few hours due to a fallen tree bringing down a cable, the owners Ed and Emily looked after us well and kept us updated as to what was going on re the works, and could not apologise enough even though it was beyond their control."

  As owners you could not fault them. They are very lovely people. The Barn was clean and well stocked with everything we needed. Amazing shower. The only criticism we could point out was the bed was a bit hard for our liking but that is down to personal choice. We would recommend it to anyone wishing to book and it is very good being dog friendly. Our two dogs soon settled in there. The woods at the end of the village is lovely for walking the dogs.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Sep 2023

• "Had a great stay at the barn with the dogs in the well kept and beautiful hutton ..."

  Had a great stay at the barn with the dogs in the well kept and beautiful hutton buscal village very friendly hosts and nice views from the rear of the garden Regards Eddie and kim

  Reviewed by Edward4.7★Aug 2023

• "Hi ,the barn was dark ,damp ,& looked like it needed a deep clean ,in the toilet there was a drainy smell & it could be smelt in the bedroom , it was also lacking in essentials ."

  The other property the potting shed looked far better than the one we stayed in .the village was lovely , it was just too rustic for us . alan &joyce campbell

  Hi Alan and Joyce, We are so sorry that your stay with us was anything less that lovely. Taking all feedback on board. We wish you had reached out to us during the week so that we could have tried to get your holiday back on track. Totally agree that the barn is rustic; we have tried really hard to capture that in the photographs. Sending best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joyce1.3★Jul 2023

• "Was a lovely stay in this beautiful cottage beautiful area , everything was perfect for myself my husband and doggie friend Lottie, the owners were kind and helpful we were celebrating my husband's birthday they gave us a little birthday cake and candle for him ."

  And lent me a birthday banner for him . Nothing too much trouble thank you Ed &Emily

  You were such wonderful guests, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Very best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lesley Ann5.0★Jun 2023

• "My partner and I booked a weeks break at The Barn to celebrate our Anniversary along with our two Sausage pups."

  The hosts (Ed & Emily) were very warm and friendly and towards the end of the week found ourselves having a good natter and a catch up in the garden. Hugo (their dog) is lovely and was best friends with our two Sausage dogs along with the other guests dogs too. The Barn is cosy and a lovely place for a couple to escape reality with their pups. The shower is impressive and the log burner is a real treat. The hosts are very welcoming and make every effort to ensure you are comfortable, but are not too intrusive and respect if you wish to be left to your own devices too. It was a nice touch to receive a text a couple of days before our arrival from the hosts to welcome us and to ask if we were celebrating any special occasions. They kindly gave us a bottle of Prosecco as a gift for our anniversary. We didn't realise at first that the garden area would be shared with the hosts and other guests. However this did work out well in the end as we got to know the other guests from the Potting Shed. The other guests dogs, Hugo and our pups all got along so well which was nice which allowed us to relax and not have to worry about dog arguments. The dogs would wait for each other in the morning in the garden for a play time which was fun to watch. We improvised with closing the gate to the driveway to prevent any escapes. We feel it would be beneficial to have a cooker oven as currently The Barn only has a 4 piece electric hob, however we did make do with what we had and it was not a big issue. Also another suggestion is to have a squeegee for the shower room to clear up the water in the walk in shower. My partner found the bed too hard however I found it comfy, this is down to personal preference. We would recommend The Barn to friends and family for a relaxed break in the countryside in a village setting. We will return again for sure!

  Thanks so much David, we all loved having you stay. Best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2023

• "An excellent base in a lovely location!"

  Some homely touches from the owners. A delightful property for two people to stay. Very clean and well-appointed. Perfect for exploring the local area. Would only want a softer bed, although that may be our preference! Thank you so much.

  Thanks so much for the feedback Thomas, We have swapped the mattresses to make things more comfy. Very best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by Thomas4.7★May 2023

• "An attractive, quirky and very comfortable cottage, which we enjoyed immensely."

  I should perhaps mention for future users that there is no oven in the kitchen - just a hob and a microwave. It's totally our own fault for not reading the description properly, but we'd gone prepared with food that wouldn't cook in a microwave. The issue was soon solved once we'd been to the shops the next day, and it certainly didn't spoil our enjoyment of the cottage. Hutton Buscel is a very pleasant village, with plently of good dog walks straight from the front door. Whilst perhaps not a holiday destination in its own right and having no shop or pub, it is very conveniently placed for coast, forests and moors (and indeed plenty of other attractions) and we were certainly not short of things to do. Would definitely recommend!

  Reviewed by Jane4.4★Apr 2023

• "Perfect, just right for exploring the east coast of Yorkshire, Ed, Emily and Hugo are the perfect hosts."

  We were very pleased with the cottage and especially the bottle of Prosecco on arrival. Very spacious for the two of us and our little dog, clean and cosy great appliances good quality bedding and towels. very quite village just what we wanted.. Dennis, Sue & Digger.

  Thank you Dennis, Sue and Digger! We just loved having you stay. Very best wishes from Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dennis5.0★Mar 2023

• "Absolutely brilliant couldn’t ask for more myself and wife did not want to come home loved the cottage"

  Hi David, So glad you had a great stay. Best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2022

• "The owners are lovely!"

  We felt so welcome when we arrived. Cottage house is located in a beautiful little cottage with lots of places to walk with your dog. The Barn is very cosy and it is actually very spacious. On our arrival we were welcomed with bottle of chilled Prosecco in the fridge which is very nice. There were also essential things like: tea, milk, coffee, salt and pepper in the kitchen. You dont need to worry about pans or plates etc as everything is provided there. In terms of bedroom and bathroom - the shower is lovely, towels provided, bedding is a really good quality and hangers for clothes are also there (maybe could be a few more). The only things what I can think of to improve it is the actual mattress - uncomfortable and makes lots of noise, the second thing is the wifi - connection is really bad, we used our internet on the phones so it was ok but when we tried to use Wifi then nothing wanted to load up. Apart from that I can’t think of any other things because it was lovely week for me, my partner and our little chihuahua. It was such a lovely atmopshere there that my partner decided to propose to me in that cottage so it is magical! We are already thinking about booking it again so definitely I would recommend it to everyone! Thank you Ed, Emily and Hugo xx

  Thanks so much, Blanka, and huge congratulations on your engagement! We will definitely take your feedback onboard as we look to improve. Best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by Blanka5.0★Oct 2022

• "Lovely stay at this gorgeous barn!"

  It was so spacious for the two of us and our little dog. The log burner was amazing to have after a rainy day outside exploring. It was lovely to get nice and cosy on an evening! Lots of places to visit and explore, such a beautiful area. Welcome pack of prosecco, tea and biscuits on arrival. Very thoughtful. Only couple of things we would say.. there was no sugar. Obviously not a problem if you don't have sugar in your tea which I do! And there were no cloths or anything to wash dishes with so we did have to buy our own. They were only minor things, it didn't take anything away from the holiday! Also the bed really isn't that comfortable and makes noise at the slightest of movement. But other than that everything was perfect! The walk in waterfall shower was lovely! Lots of spiders but don't let put you off! Thank you to Ed and Emily for a lovely week. And Hugo of course!

  Thanks so much for your feedback John. Delighted to hear that you enjoyed the shower and log burner. So sorry about the cloths- our mistake. We can also improve on our spider-removing skills! Best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amy4.7★Oct 2022

• "It was a lovely place, everything you could wish for."

  Really clean and cosy great appliances good quality bedding and towels and in a lovely village and the owners were friendly and really helpful. I would love to stay there again

  Thanks so much Susan, hope to see you again soon. Best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2022

• "We really enjoyed our stay at the barn."

  The owners Ed and Emily were very helpful. They left us a bottle of prosecco chillied in the fridge along with milk coffee tea biscuits for our arrival. There was a power cut in the whole village and again the owner gave us another bottle

  Thanks so much Lynda, we loved having you both stay. Best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lynda5.0★Aug 2022

• "A stunning barn in a lovely quite village , would highly recommend it ."

  Thats so kind Michelle, thank you. Best wishes Ed, Emily and Hugo Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Jul 2022

• "The Barn was a charming and delightful place set in a beautiful little village."

  The owners were very welcoming. The only criticism I have is that the bed was not very comfortable you could feel the springs through the mattress and every time you moved they made a noise. Other than that we had a very pleasant stay.

  Reviewed by Jane4.4★Jul 2022

• "Lovely week at the Barn."

  Clean and cosy and everything provided. The only items missing were eggcups, but if that’s my only downside to our lovely peaceful week I’m not complaining!! Lovely place to take our four legged friends with plenty of walks in the area and close proximity to the coast - highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Jun 2022

• "Beautiful Cottage, Best shower i have ever used, Great for exploring the moors and surrounding areas."

  Lovely walk for dogs at the end off the village. Lovely couple who own the Barn made us feel very welcome. If you want a quite place to stay then this is perfect. Only item this cottage needs is a squeegee for the bathroom.

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Jun 2022

• "A lovelly little cottage it had every thing that you needed was well located and ..."

  A lovelly little cottage it had every thing that you needed was well located and for the dog was perfect has at the end of the village there was a woods for a nice walk

  Reviewed by Duncan4.7★May 2022

• "We had the most wonderful stay at the barn, along with our dog Monty."

  Emily, Ed and Hugo were amazing hosts and made us feel so welcome. The barn itself was fantastic and had everything we needed, a real little home from home. It was exceptionaly clean, comfortable and beautiful. It was a great location for exploring the North York Moors, especially as we love walking. Over the week we visited Whitby, Dalby Forest, Bempton Cliffs, Thornton Dale, Flamborough and Goathland. These are just a few of the fantastic places in easy reach by car from the barn. Reighton Gap beach is also well worth a visit. We wouldn't hesitate to recomend the Barn for a Yorkshire get away, especially with such fantastic hosts.

  Reviewed by Charlotte5.0★May 2022

• "Lovely rustic little barn in pretty village."

  Everything we needed for a short, peaceful break. Nice extras provided as a welcome of food and drink. Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Jackie4.4★Apr 2022

• "We very much enjoyed our stay here."

  The cottage was warm and cosy and very quiet It was in a beautiful village We used the wood burning stove most nights ( there is a starter pack of wood but you must buy further supplies), but there were also radiators which could be set to the temperature you wanted The kitchenette had everything needed but only enough for two. There is no oven which may put people off but we knew this from the cottage information so it wasn’t an issue The shower was fantastic though I am not keen on wet rooms Wi-Fi was very good and I enjoyed sitting in the “ reading area” up the stairs.

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Apr 2022

• "The barn was warm and cosy with a comfortable bed and stylish wet room, situated in a picturesque village."

  Unfortunately, as previous reviews have noted, there are still problems with the property, not least its wifi that would stop working every evening. Regarding facilities, the bedroom would benefit from some drawers as, apart from some hanging space, we had to live out of our bags for the week. The seats around the dining table are not those pictured and are uncomfortably low/high for the table (also not the one pictured). Finally, the bed is not on the mezzanine - while the listing doesn't directly claim it is, we were slightly mislead by the images of the property and the "1 x mezzanine double" description on Sykes.

  Reviewed by Megan3.1★Apr 2022

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