Fawcetts Barn

39 Customer Reviews

• "Sadly, this cottage did not live up to our expectations."

  The instructions to find the cottage are quite inadequate. We thought the interior looked very tired with threadbare carpets and over worn sofas. Spiders seem to have been busy around the fireplace weaving their webs. Our bed was not comfortable. We did though obtain a discounted price which we very much appreciated.

  I’m sorry you thought sofas where worn but they were new covers that get changed regular. So definitely not old or worn. Can’t really do much about spiders we always get them in the barn. Discount given due to last minute booking not due to issue raised in the review and issues wasn’t raised during your stay. I do hope you had a nice stay and you enjoyed your welcome basket. Thanks Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan2.8★Aug 2024

• "Lovely property in a lovely location."

  Plenty of space for us as a family of 5 adults, 1 toddler and a dog. A little bit hard to find at first so suggest the directions given on the website be updated

  Reviewed by Andy4.4★May 2024

• "We were very happy with the accommodation It represented very good value for ..."

  We were very happy with the accommodation It represented very good value for money and completely met our needs The instructions to find the cottage were a problem as the cafe which we needed to turn by no longer exists and the approach to the barn was extremely tight for our 2 4x4 vehicles so parking was very tight

  Reviewed by Linda3.8★May 2024

• "We had a relaxing two night stay as a party of 7 plus a dog."

  The welcome basket on arrival was much appreciated- thank you! Great Sky TV, games room with Wii console for the kids, lots of space, comfy beds and everything was clean. Maybe someone needs to put a blind up in the room with the single day bed though as it was really bright, really early? I know what people mean about the water pressure upstairs but it was no big deal. We had a lovely meal out at The Devonshire Arms next door. There’s no back garden just to make future guests aware - only room for two cars at the front which was fine for us. Overall a really nice stay in a beautiful location.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a great stay in Fawcetts Barn."

  We had loads of space and everything we needed. It was a real home from home and in a great location to get out walking, running and exploring the dales.

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Mar 2024

• "A wonderful New Year stay with 3 generations."

  Good size for our party. Well equipped kitchen and plenty of room to sit around and play games, watch TV or sit and talk. The local pub, which was just around the corner, was fabulous to celebrate the New Year. A lovely welcome basket was a nice surprise and well appreciated ( even the dog got a treat) On arrival it was difficult to find as the late check in time as it was dark. Tried to contact using number provided but no one answered. Had to stop and ask for directions. Overall we had a pleasant stay.

  Reviewed by Joann5.0★Dec 2023

• "Excellent location for a lot of areas ."

  Lovely welcome hamper. Well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. Directions to property need updating quite stressful.in the dark. We were looking for a.cafe that's no longer there. Few things need addressing. Poor hot water pressure especially in two bathrooms. Could do with a mattress that fits base or visa versa in main bedroom, a second bedside table and proper pillows.

  Reviewed by Diane3.8★Oct 2023

• "Third time at Fawcetts Barn and its location, close to the Devonshire Arms, and the ability to have several walks from the front door are a big plus for us."

  Plenty of room to sleep 4 to 7 people. Loved the 65" tv.

  Reviewed by Brian4.7★Sep 2023

• "Lovely cottage."

  Only complaint I would have is the water pressure from the hot tap in both bathrooms was poor. Also, and I find this with most holiday cottages, is the lack of places to put toiletries in the bathroom.

  Reviewed by Peter4.1★May 2023

• "The Barn was very nice loved it , but electric tripped out at one point ,the ..."

  The Barn was very nice loved it , but electric tripped out at one point ,the cold water tap on the bath was the hot tap , the bin collection dates on the fridge need updating , also we tried to phone on the two telephone numbers given to us , no answers , or response ,how ever we did enjoy it , please be aware there is no garden , there is a table outside but it is at the side of the lane with traffic going by

  Reviewed by Susan3.4★Apr 2023

• "We enjoyed our stay and the location was perfect with great walks from the barn."

  Plenty of amazing sights and places to visit all within an hour drive. We found the barn lovely and comfortable to stay in with a well equipped kitchen and lovely lounge to relax in with a blazing fire in the evening. Without the fire the lighting in the lounge is quite dark with only 2 wall lights and 1 standing lamp. My sons loved the Wii and the vast amount of games they could play. However from reading the visitor book we noticed that comments from last year had not be addressed by the owners. The hot water was still scalding and the shower in the shared bathroom was erratic to use, all mentioned in reviews. We also didn't realise, from the writeup, that the day bed was in a room you had to go through to access the 2 double bedded room. This made it awkward for the person sleeping in the room as you had to always walk through their room to also use the toilet in the night. The double bedroom has no wardrobe or chest of drawers to put clothes in, we had to either keep our clothes in our cases or put them in the many wardrobes in the other bedrooms. I can't ever remember staying anywhere without clothes storage in a bedroom. This is a shame as if these had been addressed would have been an amazing place in a fantastic location.

  Thank you for your feedback we have just brought a skyglass tv which will make it easier for guest just one controller. I know barns are dark we’ve brought another stand up light which makes it a lot lighter.. I’ve had the plumber check the showers and I’ve checked too must make sure setting is right. In the double room we’ve put a rail for clothes and a chair. So thank you for your feedback and all issues we’ve sorted. Hope we’ll see you again Amanda the owner of fawcetts barn Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith3.4★Feb 2023

• "We had a wonderful week at Fancetts Barn a very clean cozy property in beautiful surroundings, the owner's had provided everything we could need, even Halloween decorations and a lovely welcome hamper with something for everyone even dog treat s for our dog."

  The coat rack in the garage was great for wet coats with lots of room to hang everything on. We will definitely book again it is a lovely area, and we enjoyed our holiday very much .Thankyou

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Oct 2022

• "Happy generally with property which was spacious and comfortable for the family and we had a lovely stay in the Dales."

  A couple of gripes in that the bed mattress in the main bedroom was on the hard side and left a gap exposing the wooden side framework which was uncomfortable if you caught your ribs on it. Parking very tight and due to low rocks caught and scrapped underside of both cars. Also kettle leaking. In summary a positive stay and a very nice touch to be provided with a welcome basket of supplies

  Reviewed by Grant4.1★Oct 2022

• "A beautiful cottage set in the lovely village of cracoe in the Yorkshire dales, a very well stocked cottage with everything you need very cosy large living area with 3 large bedrooms a great base to explore all that the dales has to offer would certainly recommend and would love to come back."

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely to see beautiful flower baskets outside and warm on entering the barn."

  Walks from the door onto the fell above were easy to access and the surrounding area offered many more. The WiFi was excellent. Towels were plentiful and soft. We thought the lighting wasn’t adequate enough for the old barn. The price of the cottage did not reflect the quality of the furnishings which were a bit Spartan. Poor quality dirty carpets upstairs. Internal windows dirty with cobwebs. The Kitchen was well equipped but it was impossible to read the cooker/ oven controls. All floors downstairs were dirty with the kitchen floor damaged with a poor makeshift repair. There weren’t any coat hooks to hang wet coats and a toilet brush and more shelves in the bathrooms would be useful. There was dog dirt on the grass on arrival. We note previous advice has not been taken. Much thought is required.

  Thank you for your feedback. We apologise that your stay wasn't up to standard, however, my cleaner prides herself on her cleaning standards and always provides me with images post clean before every check in. My cleaner was devastated to read the feedback, especially as I know the standard the property is left in. My number is left in the welcome pack for any queries and would have been more than happy to come over immediately and attend to any issues presented. Unfortunately this did not happen. In regards to the coat hooks, there is a large metal rack in the utility/ garage for such purposes. We do not leave toilet brushes out as we don't feel the necessity as the property is cleaned to such a high standard between each set of guests. But for guest who still want a toilet brush they are news ones in garage and cupboard in main bathroom. But if guest use they have to be put in the bin after there stay as I don’t think different guest should use the same ones. I hope you enjoyed your stay regardless. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine2.2★Sep 2022

• "We had a fabulous week in the beautiful Dales."

  Fawcetts Barn was a great place to stay, we out 10 year old twin boys and dog had a lovely stay. A fantastic base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales, we had some top walks and days out. Also enjoyed being less than a minute from the Devonshire Arms pub! With many other top pubs and restaurants within 15 minutes. Thoroughly recommended

  Reviewed by Nicholas4.4★Aug 2022

• "Fantastic welcome pack, far superior to any other cottage stay, great location ..."

  Fantastic welcome pack, far superior to any other cottage stay, great location and lovely spacious property, lovely area and good dog walks, pub with restaurant 100 yds away Suggestions to enhance property even more - Cleanliness, wardrobes were dusty, lack of mirrors and toilet brush in each of the bathrooms, bolts on bathroom doors especially if two family’s staying, better lighting in the well equipped kitchen Overall we really enjoyed out weeks stay

  Reviewed by David4.1★Jul 2022

• "The location of the cottage was excellent the pub and cafe within a few hundred yards both excellent and definitely worth a visit."

  We were disappointed that there was no garden or patio area as described in the advert. Despite this we had a lovely holiday

  Reviewed by Pamela3.4★Jun 2022

• "The barn is a lovely building and there is lots of room for a family of 6."

  Location good for walks. Thanks for allowing the extra dog .The local cafe was a gem.Lots of TV channels /games.There is a lack of good lighting in the kitchen and lounge. Oven trays need burnt lumps of food removed and front cleaning. We ate out. Shower has a very weak flow, but we could see why, this should be included in the details. Information pack advised us when to use bottle water. Kitchen floor had suffered from a leak so we moved bin and stool over it to stop the dogs catching their paws. No problem doing this as totally understood hard to get sorted between bookings. Lack of cups and mugs particularly as there is a dish washer. Cleaning is very poor in many places. I was shocked at the state of the mattress in the main bedroom when I removed the mattress protector as instructed with linen at the end of the stay. I had thought and trusted it would be clean. It was soiled with numerous stains and had seen better days, photo available on request. I would never expect anyone to sleep on such an item, it is disrespectful to your guests who work hard to save for holidays. I felt very sad and let down by the owners. Bedroom door would not shut. It would be fair to say outdoor space was decorative rather than of use. I would urgently suggest less it spent on the welcome pack which was lovely and more on maintenance. We have all had two years of challenging times and being together of course was wonderful, But sadly I would not book again unless the points above were sorted out.

  Reviewed by Suzanne1.6★May 2022

• "Farm shop in photographs is well over 30 miles away in Cumbria - deceptive!"

  Staying for the weekend = in at 5pm Fri and out at 10am Sun. Very pricey for a 2 night-1 day stay. Beautiful accommodation though, great welcome pack, and although the pub was shut all weekend, and the village cafe on Sunday, the farm cafe down the road provided welcome supplies and refreshments.

  Reviewed by Neil4.4★May 2022

• "A fantastic property in a beautiful location."

  Great facilities and an absolutely wonderful homely place to return to after a day walking in the Dales. Very highly recommended for families who love a peaceful walking holiday with the dog. We will definitely book again. We loved it so much that we really hoped to get snowed in. Thank you for making our short break walking holiday even better. Jane and family, LS26

  Reviewed by Wayne5.0★Mar 2022

• "The cottage was lovely, really comfortable and spacious."

  The real fire was well used and kept us cosy. The Christmas trees were a nice touch and much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jan 2022

• "We had a lovely stay."

  Couldn't find the blue bin but it appeared on the morning of departure. A page in the information book about the available TV services and how to select them would be useful.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Dec 2021

• "How lovely to arrive at the cottage in the dark to find lamps lit and heating on , fresh flowers and the best welcome basket I’ve seen, there were treats for everyone ."

  The cottage has a really comfy lounge, with plenty of sofa space for everyone, Our family of 5 plus Doris my sons springer had the best week exploring the beautiful dales , we were close to so many beautiful walks even the weather was kind to us

  Reviewed by Jane3.8★Oct 2021

• "Yes. Comfortable, warm and well equipped."

  Very helpful and reslonsive owner. Only issue is lighting. The barn does not attract natural light and more electric lighting would be very helpful especially given our age!

  Reviewed by Miriam4.4★Oct 2021

• "Cottage dark and gloomy."

  Parking very awkward. Place needs some freshening up. Didn't think it was worth a 4star rating. Bed pillows flat as pancakes. Cooker handle falling off. Place needs some TLC.

  Reviewed by Anne2.8★Sep 2021

• "Really enjoyed our stay at Fawetts Barn."

  Pillows are very thin so if you don’t mind extremely thin pillows I would suggest taking your own. Cleanliness could be better but other that that it’s a lovely place to stay. Beautiful countryside and walks if you enjoy walking. Devonshire Arms pub is around the corner and the food and hospitality is great.

  Reviewed by John4.1★Jul 2021

• "Very large three bedrooms with bonus room with a single, desk, game player, games, bean bags with books and kid activities."

  The family bath and en-suite and kitchen are newly remodelled. Large dining room with table plus eat in kitchen space as well. Owner was very responsive with question about heating and it was very comfortable and quiet place to stay. We loved all the local hikes such as Malham cove, the steps up to the limestone pavements, and finished the circular walk wth Gordale Scar and Janet Foss waterfall. Bolton Abbey with hiking and activities for children was nearby as well as Parcevall Garden. Beautiful country side all around and market towns a short drive away.

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Jun 2021

• "There was a lot to like about the property - very spacious with all the facilities inside you would need and the best 'welcome hamper' we've ever received."

  The sofas are all really comfortable & the kitchen was more or less fully stocked. The mattress in the master bedroom was on the firm side for me, but that's a personal thing. I think the property needs a little bit of TLC as there were a few little niggly things that could be easily sorted. It's a property that allows a dog, but if you are thinking of taking yours please be aware there is no back garden and whilst the description of the property talks of a lawn at the front of the property, this patch of grass is very small and potentially not safe to leave your dog off of lead due to it being beside the lane. The other big thing for us was how dark the main room of the property is - only 2 small wall lights & without any sunlight during the day (we had periods of sun late afternoon & evening) it can be too dark to do a lot of things such as reading / crosswords etc. A couple of standard lamps wouldn't go amiss!!

  Reviewed by David4.1★Jun 2021

• "That home from home feeling x"

  Reviewed by Sandi5.0★May 2021

• "Location - lose to all the best parts of the Yorkshire Dales"

  Reviewed by Martin3.8★Apr 2021

• "Lovely area."

  Able to go for walks from the cottage. Cottage is large and great to have the "games room" with the Wii etc. No garden.

  Reviewed by Carolyn4.1★Apr 2021

• "The holiday cottage was very well equipped and had ample space for us, however it was absolutely freezing for our entire stay."

  We really struggled to get the bedrooms above 16 degrees at night, despite the storage heaters being on and us making a fire in the lounge each evening. Consequently our 8 month old girl couldn't sleep and that meant a sleepless holiday for us all. Therefore regrettably we wouldn't recommend staying in this property in winter.

  Thank you for your comments. I would like to assure yourself and our future guests that the property is not cold and there are no faults with the heating facility provided. We display clear instructions advising our guests not to interfere with the heating as it has been set up to ensure the warmth is continuously spread throughout the property. I can see that the heating system was tampered with during your stay. Had we been made aware that you had any issues with understanding the heating system, we would have been more than happy to help. Thank you very much for your comments and for taking the time to let us know your thoughts. Customer feedback is very important to help us continually improve our standards. Property Owner

  Reviewed by James4.1★Dec 2020

• "I would highly recommend the barn."

  Fantastic accommodation with everything you could possibly need it was so well equipped & extremely comfortable. The welcome basket was so generous & very much appreciated.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Sep 2020

• "Really comfortable, well equipped and spacious barn in a great location to explore the Dales."

  Beautiful views and fantastic pub, cafe and faemshop on the doorstep.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Jul 2020

• "We could not find the property at first as the information wasn't complete, the Barn is down a small lane off the main road, the directions only take us as far as the village and not directly to the door, we called the owners who directed us."

  Good location near the Pub which was good, food excellent, quiet but probably because we are in Jan/Feb. Bus service is good to Grassington and walks too. The water pressure for the hot water was very poor so the showers were not great, also the property was cold during the day and really warm at night due to the way the storage heaters worked. The owners were very helpful and did come out to assist with the key lock box as it was not unlocking.

  Reviewed by Rachel3.1★Jan 2020

• "A lovely house ."

  The welcome pack was exceptional. The dogs loved their new toys . Great walks, great pub and even sunshine

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Oct 2019

• "Brilliant cottage in a great location!"

  Had all amenities we needed for our stay in Cracoe Very easy to walk or drive to various places from the location. Also great village pub literally 1 minute walk away! All round great experience

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Sep 2019

• "What a beautiful property in a stunning setting."

  Fawcett Barn more than met our expectations. It was comfortable, spacious and very cosy and well equipped. The welcome hamper was a wonderful surprise and very generous and thoughtful with something for everyone- even including dog treats and haribo as well as Prosecco for the adults! There were some lovely short dog strolls straight from the door and stunning longer ones a short drive away- we recommend Kettlewell, Burnsall and Malham Cove for dog and child friendly walks and river paddling! The kids also enjoyed the play station for some downtime when we weren’t out exploring, as well as a perfect dining table for a 1000 piece jigsaw! We definitely want to return! 10/10

  Reviewed by Katy5.0★Aug 2019

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