The Arches Larklands

12 Customer Reviews

• "The Arches is a fabulous holiday let."

  Suzanne and Graham have done a superb restoration and refurbishment of barns that are linked to a working farm. The interior is welcoming and tasteful with an incredibly well equipped kitchen and dining area. Plenty of room for 5 adults, who were welcomed with bread, milk, butter & biscuits, and our dog who was welcomed with a water bowl and treats. The farm has dogs, sheep, cows, chickens and cats so lots of animal related noise but also lots of cuteness with chicks and kittens running about. Suzanne was so helpful with the last bit of directions through the farm and emailed to make sure everything was ok when we arrived, and included a mobile number should we need it. We highly recommend The Arches. It's a rural( sometimes noisey) retreat in a beautiful area of North Yorkshire.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely spacious comfortable place beautifully decorated and equipped with everything we needed."

  Since we were out of the way of shops it was lovely to see a nice big fridge and freezer.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Aug 2024

• "Larklands is a beautiful place to stay."

  High up on the hills of Yorkshire the views are wonderful and it is set in a small and peaceful village with great pub and fantastic farm shop close by. The barn itself was spacious and beautifully decorated throughout. It's high ceilings make it feel really special and the living room kitchen and dining area create a really sociable area - great to come home to after a long day out. The working farm next door gave us the opportunity to see hens scratching around and a new litter of kittens too! The owners were incredibly welcoming and were there for us if we needed them but in fact everything was so good we didn't need to message except to say what a great time we having!! This was our second time visiting Larklands and with the fresh new decor it was even nicer than the first time. I would definitely recommend staying there.

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Jul 2024

• "Beautiful converted barn, very tastefully furnished and decorated and very comfortable."

  Kitchen was very well equipped and there is a plentiful supply of books, games, throws etc. Lovely setting on the farm with lambs, sheep, chickens and cats. The only thing we didn’t like were the barking dogs which woke my mum up every night.

  Reviewed by Liz5.0★May 2024

• "We have had an amazing holiday at The Arches it really will be top of our list of Happy places to visit again very soon."

  The Arches is so spacious but cosy at the same time. We are a family of 6 adults and a 21 month old toddler also we have 3 border terriers but we all had our own space to chill and unwind. The decor and soft furnishings are amazing and of the highest quality. The kitchen is so well equipped with the bonus of a washing machine, dish washer and large fridge with a large freezer. All of our beds were so comfy and it was lovely to be awakened by the cockerels morning singing. The farmers and their family included us as they went about their daily work, we and loved seeing all the farm animals especially the puppies and the piglets not forgetting the sheep chickens cockerels sheepdogs and cats. The Arches is absolutely spectacular and we can’t fault it at all we have all arrived home with lots of ideas for home decor although ours won’t look a patch on The Arches as the beams and other original features are amazing. The perfect find for us. An excellent base to visit the Yorkshire National Park, Richmond, Harrogate,Barnard Castle , Layburn, Hawes and The Lakes. Thank you to the owners Angela and Graham for having us stay and being so approachable and contactable it was much appreciated. So if your thinking of booking don’t hesitate as you won’t be disappointed please leave space for us to return though. The Best Family xx

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Feb 2024

• "Absolutely loved at stay at the barn!"

  It had everything you needed! Thanks again Kerry sharples

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Nov 2023

• "The property was fantastic, can't fault it at all, however if its a peaceful quiet time you're after you might be disappointed."

  It's based on a farm with cockerals waking you up in the early hours of the morning, also they have dogs that they train there which are forever barking early morning too. When advertised you think it's the whole property but it's only one wing which is ample but you're been overlooked from the people that live there and vice versa. In the 'courtyard' there is an old car parked there which I can only presume it's to house the chickens/cats that are around. Not for us I'm afraid, very disappointed, cottage fantastic, location not so.

  Thank you for your review. We were pleased to hear that you were delighted with the barn. We work hard to ensure that it is clean, comfortable and a real home from home. However, we were very disappointed to read that the location was not what you envisaged. The Arches is a converted barn, previously a farm building and situated in the farmyard. The photo of the property on the website depicts the entire property not just a wing. We assume by this you mean the farmhouse next door and the converted stables opposite, in which the farmer and his family reside. The photos, taken and published by Sykes, clearly show that there is a building opposite the property. Both the farmhouse and the stables are private, residential properties and as they are not owned by us, will not appear on the website. Mindful of your concerns, we are now considering hanging voile curtains at the living room and master bedroom windows to offer more privacy to those who would prefer it. It should be noted that the rear of the property overlooks open countryside. It is stated on the website that the property is situated on a working farm with livestock and associated noise from these animals should be expected. It is simply not feasible to list every animal residing on the farm. However, it is commonplace for a farm to have cockerels. We apologise that the pair who live at Larklands Farm disturbed you, it would seem they're a little too keen to do their job. The sheepdogs, understandably, get excited around feed times (breakfast and early evening) but settle down once they have been fed. Our guests always tell us how much they enjoy watching the animals and their antics around the farmyard, often peering through the barn windows, and how it makes their stay at The Arches even more enjoyable. We are sorry you felt disappointed. As you say, it just might be that farm holidays are not for you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kathleen Julie4.4★Sep 2023

• "The Arches is a fabulous property in which to base your holiday, beautifully decorated and furnished and equipped with everything you could possibly need."

  The kitchen is spacious and has everything you need to make a family evening meal or just breakfast if you are eating out. Situated on a working farm there are lots of farm animals and birds to meet and the views across the countryside are stunning. A great place to explore North Yorkshire from. We will definitely be booking again.

  Thank you so much for the lovely feedback. It was a pleasure to have you staying at The Arches and we look forward to welcoming you back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Sep 2023

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our week staying at The Arches."

  A beautifully renovated property set in picturesque countryside and farmland. The kitchen was very well equipped and all the beds were very comfortable. We loved watching the chickens, cats and sheep from the window and the farmers were very friendly and gave us some eggs and field mushrooms. Just a short stroll to the local pub which served delicious home cooked food. Ravensworth a perfect location for many local historical sites and attractions. Some minor issues - there were only 6 forks in the cutlery drawer but we were 7 guests. The rugs in the en-suite bedroom slid around on the carpet and maybe consider a larger dining table.

  Thank you for your comments. We are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your stay at The Arches. There was originally enough cutlery for 8 place settings, but unfortunately, items get lost or damaged and we're not always informed about it. I have replenished the cutlery drawer with cutlery for an additional 8 people. I have also placed carpet tape under the bedroom rugs to stop them moving. Having only purchased the property 6 months ago and just completed an entire redecoration and refurbishment programme, a larger dining table is something we considered. However, we felt it made a too bigger impact on the space available. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Emily5.0★Jul 2023

• "Excellent accommodation, spotless and very comfortable"

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. We're pleased to hear that you found the barn to your satisfaction. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Rob5.0★Jun 2023

• "This has to be the most beautiful cottage ever ."

  ....well equipped with everything you could possibly need ...spotlessly clean and beautifully decorated.The Farmer and his wife were very friendly. We had some amazing walks with the dogs visiting Easby,Richmond,Reeth to name a few. I would love to return there again .

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Mar 2023

• "A lovely, spacious property in countryside near a ruined castle."

  The property is well-equipped, light and very comfortable.

  Reviewed by Christiana5.0★Feb 2023

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