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Thornton-Le-Dale, North York Moors National Park Show on map
5.0
Sykes rating
6 Guests
3 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets: Yes
Features
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance
All reviews
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26 Customer Reviews
"Fantastic property, spotlessly clean and well equipped."
The enclosed garden is perfect for dogs, our own dog loved it.
Thank you for your lovely review and for leaving the house so tidy! Hope to welcome you again one day.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Nov 2024
"Lovely property, facilities excellent enjoyed by all the family, would recommend to all."
We intend to revisit in the future.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Come back anytime!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Gary5.0★Oct 2024
"Lovely modern stylish barn with all the necessary equipment."
It's in a good location for walking into the Village and also as a base to various other locations within half an hour in the car i.e Malton & Whitby. Very comfortable stay with a nice welcome pack too.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Sep 2024
"Very comfortable and spotlessly clean."
Excellent location. Would be nice to have extra crockery and cutlery so that some would be available when the rest is in the dishwasher
Thanks. We’ll take your comment. On crockery onboard!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Judy4.7★Sep 2024
"Lovely cottage decorated to a high standard and very clean ."
Would visit again
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2024
"An excellent property."
Would highly recommend. Owners responded promptly to any queries
Thank you, Anne. Glad you and the family had a good time!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Aug 2024
"Oak Tree Barn is in a fantastic location just a short walk from the centre of the beautiful village Thornton le dale which has a deli, ice cream shop, chocolate shop and play area."
The cottage itself was beautiful and well-equipped and the garden area was very private with plenty of spots to soak up the sun. We had a really enjoyable holiday exploring North Yorkshire in the day and relaxing at the cottage in the evening. Highly recommend!
Thanks Kim for your lovely feedback. Come and see us again anytime! Chris
Property Owner
Reviewed by Kim5.0★Aug 2024
"Absolutely beautiful holiday cottage."
We loved every minute of our holiday. So many special touches like the goodies in the hamper when we arrived. Looking forward to returning again in the future!
Thank you so much for your review. Glad you liked the barn, and hope to see you again soon!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Rebecca5.0★Jul 2024
"First class property."
We had a family holiday with four adults and two children aged 8 and 6. Plenty room for everyone and outdoor space was great for the grandchildren. Superb base for visiting lots of places round about. Would thoroughly recommend this property.
Reviewed by Linda4.7★Jul 2024
"Oak Tree Barn was absolutely lovely, not only is it in a great location it is a great place to stay."
Our first impression of “this is fantastic” stayed with us throughout. From the well stocked kitchen to the wonderful cosy living room and comfortable very clean bedrooms. This really is a home from home. We were welcomed with a lovely gift hamper that was quite personal. Chris the owner obviously checks who will be staying for the week. We even had welcome text upon arrival. It is the little touches that make a difference. I can also see in colder weather the house would be very warm, with lots of heating and a wood fire stove in the sunroom.
As stated this location is perfect to explore the Yorkshire Moors and beyond. Thornton le Dale has great amenities which is a very easy walk. With larger places such as Pickering and Malton a short drive.
We have every intention of returning.
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, Jenny. Hope to see you and the family back with us in the future. Chris
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Jul 2024
"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Oak Tree Barn."
The accommodation was excellent and well maintained. The barn was also well equipped inside and out. The garden was pretty, private and secure for our dog. A lovely location with lots of good village amenities only 5 minutes walk away.
Reviewed by Sally5.0★Jun 2024
"The cottage is in a near perfect location and very comfortable."
Chris the owner was in touch as we arrived and kept in touch throughout our stay, not obtrusive but it was comforting to know Chris was there in the event of a problem. The cottage had everything we needed and more. We were able to visit all the places we already knew and found new places to eat. the White Swan in Pickering and the Horseshoe at Levisham are particularly good. No one could possibly be disappointed with this cottage
Reviewed by Ian4.7★May 2024
"We were so pleased that we chose Oak Tree Barn."
The cottage was extremely clean, new furniture, comfy beds and everything you could need was provided. Lots of nice little touches. It felt like home from home and beautifully decorated throughout. We enjoyed sitting on the patio for drinks in the evening and our small dog was happy and exploring the secure garden. Perfectly located in Thornton Le Dale, short walk into the pretty village and ideal for touring the moors and coast. Chris, our host, was available if needed and made us feel welcome our our arrival. Thank you. Perfect!
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Andrew. So pleased you enjoyed your stay! Come and see us again anytime. Chris
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★May 2024
"We had a wonderful time at Oak Tree Barn and will definitely recommend to family and friends."
The property was excellent and the welcome basket and extras left by the owner were lovely and very much appreciated. The location is ideal for visiting various tourists spots, we really enjoyed the steam train from Pickering. The village is lovely we will certainly be returning. Thank you Chris.
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Apr 2024
"The property was maintained and equipped to a very high standard."
In a great location within a very picturesque village. We could not fault anything major. A minor nag was that it could do with rubbish bins in the rooms. Owner was very responsive to an issue we had. In a quiet location within a short walk to the village centre.
Reviewed by William5.0★Mar 2024
"Spot on..."
.in fact the interior photos don't do it justice. Furniture and styling is more modern and sophisticated than shown.
Hosts keep in touch and give reassurance throughout. We felt instantly comfortable, delighted and at home.... lovely flow.
Beds were a delight (I bought my topper but didn't need it). Thoughtful basics and more provided.
Two parking spaces for ease when we had our local friends/family pop over..... really lovely village to take our doggo out and friendly folk around.
Secure garden and not too many birds for Nellie to bark at
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback!
We are updating the photos as we have invested in furniture for 2024!
We hope to welcome you back one day.
Chris and Karen
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sam5.0★Mar 2024
"The word cottage doesn't do this accommodation justice."
It is a comfortable, spacious, tastefully decorated and furnished house.
Thank you so much for the lovely review. You and your family are welcome back anytime!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Dec 2023
"Our recent stay was very enjoyable."
The cottage is well equipped, spacious and comfortable. We particularly enjoyed the welcome basket which included items for our toddler and baby; most appreciated. The location is ideal for exploring North Yorkshire with the fabulous Dalby Forest practically on the footstep.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay!
Chris and Karen
Property Owner
Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Oct 2023
"The cottage is spacious, comfortable and well equipped."
The location is quiet and proved convenient for exploring the area in and around Pickering as well as for trips to the coast and to York, The new owners of the property responded very quickly to a minor query and were really friendly and helpful.
We enjoyed our visit and were delighted to be staying in such a lovely place.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. You are welcome to stay again anytime!
Chris and Karen
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2023
"Fabulous stay at Oak Tree Barn for myself, my partner, sister-in-law and sprocker spaniel."
The Barn was immaculately clean, well equipped and very welcoming and we were very thankful for the ceiling fans in the bedrooms on the unexpected hottest week of the year. The garden was perfectly secure without us having to worry about our dog escaping although we did have to watch him with the hedgehogs he found. We had 2 cars in our party and both were easily accommodated off road in front of the garages to the property as described. The owners were wonderful in communicating and ensuring we had all we needed and going above and beyond with the extra welcoming touches which were very much appreciated. The property is perfectly located a short walk from the centre of the village where there are some good pubs and other eateries (we enjoyed The Buck Inn dog friendly and the fish and chip shop twice as we hadn’t realised that food serving stopped so early in the evenings so did get caught out a bit). The village itself is a good base for those who want to head out to visit the towns/city, experience the outdoors/ beach/sea or not do much at all and just stay local and enjoy some peace and quiet and the scenery so a good mix for all. Nothing I would change about the Barn or the holiday. Hope to come back soon. Thank you for our well needed stay.
Thank you so much for your lovely review. I'll have to see if I can make a dog proof refuge for the hedgehogs! :-)
Chris
Property Owner
Reviewed by Carol5.0★Sep 2023
"Fabulous property with fantastic owners who really went the extra mile to help!"
Nothing was too much trouble for them!
The welcome hamper when we arrived was such a lovely thought and the owners even provided some extra little treats for our baby!
The barn was immaculate and very well equipped, with everything you could need for your stay provided.
Highly recommended!!
Reviewed by Kelley5.0★Jul 2023
"Excellent location and beautiful barn."
Very clean and home from home comforts.lovely hamper with supplies to keep you going on arrival. Highly recommend
LynneJul 2023
"We had a great stay home from home lfabulous barn so clean fabulously decorated ..."
We had a great stay home from home lfabulous barn so clean fabulously decorated garden is great and well looked after recomend this to all our freinds should be a 10 star************ carnt wait to come back
SueApr 2023
"We really enjoyed our stay in this Beautiful Barn with quality fittings and furniture throughout."
There was plenty of room in this property for the 4 of us and we felt even if there were 6 of us there would still be plenty of room. The hosts were really helpful and friendly and the welcome pack was really amazing. The local area was really great as there are shops, pubs, takeaways etc. I would book at the pubs for food though as these do get busy. If you are a keen walker you can easily navigate to Pickering and Dalby Forest taking in the beautiful Yorkshire scenery straight from the Barn. There are also plenty of local shorter walks. All in all it was a lovely break we had.
SamanthaMar 2023
"A beautiful home from home, we were met on arrival by the owners and were provided with a welcome pack to get our holiday started."
There was everything you needed for a flawless stay. The property was spotless and outside provided lots of space and seating to use on a sunny day. We would highly recommend Oak Tree Barn and look forward to returning.
MajellaSep 2022
"A beautiful house in a beautiful village."
We are glad you enjoyed your stay. Please come back and visit us again soon!
Property Owner
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x small double
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Living/dining room
Sunroom with woodburning stove
Gas central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer
2 x TV with Freeview, WiFi, and selection of books and games
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off-road parking for 2 cars available
Large, enclosed garden with lawn, patio and furniture
One well-behaved dog welcome at an additional cost
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 0.4 miles
Note: This property sleeps six, but the double room houses a small double bed
Note: Please check dog breed with owner
The property
Oak Tree Barn is an endearing, detached stone barn in a quiet cul-de-sac set in the chocolate box village of Thornton Le Dale, only 2 miles from the famous railway town of Pickering offering further eating, drinking, and shopping options.
Built to a high standard, the beautiful barn provides the perfect romantic retreat for couples or families wanting to explore both the nearby coastal towns of Whitby and Filey and the spectacular scenery of the North York Moors National Park.
Offering first-class accommodation, the barn is warm and inviting, retaining charm and character, with high pitched ceilings, exposed timbers, and stone walls.
The spacious sitting room has two large, coach house style windows with luxurious oak floors and doors; wonderfully furnished to a high standard, the barn has a lovely contemporary but homely feel and will be a pleasure to come back to after a day spent exploring.
The kitchen is well-equipped with all the appliances needed for a self-catered stay, where you can prepare meals and gather around the dining table.
Outside, is a sunny patio, whilst the private, enclosed, south facing garden provides plenty of space along with the shelter of the old oak tree where one can sit with a glass of wine and watch the sun set.
Three well-appointed bedrooms await, including two king-size, one which benefits from an en-suite, and a small double, all serviced by a bathroom.
Awaken to a morning coffee in the sunroom, featuring a lovely woodburning stove, before exploring the area.
Oak Tree Barn lies paces away from the centre of one of the most picturesque Yorkshire villages, with an array of interesting shops, tea rooms.
There are also two local inns, both serving food, fish and chip shop, pizza takeaway and the trendy “Hip and Square” bike shop that has a bar and outside space serving food.
From this base there are many nearby walks, both in the Forge Valley and Dalby Forest, which has numerous cycling tracks for all abilities; a short drive brings you to popular Scarborough, with its sandy beaches, restaurants, and shops.
There are numerous walks straight from the door, while the nearby bustling town of Pickering hosts the terminus of the famous North York Moors Steam Railway, which winds its way through heather clad moors to Grosmont and Whitby.
Malton, dubbed the food capital of the UK with its monthly food festivals, is easily accessible by car and other local attractions include Dalby Forest, with its biking and walking tracks, Duncombe Park, Castle Howard and the pretty market town of Helmsley.
With the seaside town of Whitby just a short drive and the spectacular scenery of the national park to discover, the well-placed Oak Tree Barn provides an excellent base any time of the year.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £250.
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About the location
THORNTON-LE-DALE
Pickering 3 miles; Scarborough 16 miles; York 25 miles.
The beautiful village of Thornton-le-Dale lies just two miles to the east of Pickering within The North York Moors National Park and the Dalby Forest. This is an idyllic location at the head of a beautiful valley and is a walkers, bikers and nature lovers paradise. Scarborough and Whitby are 13 and 20 miles away and offer all the amenities and facilities of two of the country's best coastal resorts. York and Castle Howard are about an hours drive away and offer all the history and culture that any holiday would need. The neighbouring market towns of Pickering, Malton, Kirbymoorside and Helmsley are great destinations and are the hubs for many summer festivals and shows. The National Park and Coastline offer many opportunities for a great day out. The North York Moors National Park is on the doorstep with miles of open moor to wander through.
This property offers the following short breaks:
Winter
Off-season
Christmas
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