Splendid Detached Stone Barn Conversion With Rural Views

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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

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Barbecue grill
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Skipton, ENG

Grassington Tourist Information Centre
‪4 min drive‬
Skipton Castle
‪17 min drive‬
Malham Cove
‪24 min drive‬
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Dining Area

About this property

Mill Barn is a splendid detached stone barn conversion on the edge of Hebden village. The open plan living area has under floor heating and a wood burning stove set in a Yorkshire Stone fireplace, with french doors leading to the patio, perfect for enjoying the peace and tranquillity or for alfresco dining on warmer days. Mill Barn is complemented with a blend of quality furnishings to a high standard creating a warm and welcoming country retreat. Unfortunately we do not accept pets. Surrounded by spectacular countryside it is a haven for exploring the delights of this stunning and tranquil area of the Dales with a footpath down to the River Wharfe just a few minutes walk away. Hebden has a country inn serving meals, shop, tea rooms and there is a regular bus service to Grassington just 1 ½ miles away where the quaint cobbled square has an array of quality shops, inns and restaurants. Grassington is host to various cultural events throughout the year including the Grassington Festival in late June and the popular annual Dickensian weekends in December. Situated midway between Skipton and Pateley Bridge in an area of unspoilt natural beauty, the pretty villages of Burnsall and Bolton Abbey are just a few minutes drive away. Malham Cove and Tarn, Kilnsey Crag, Parceval Hall Gardens and Stump Cross Caverns are all within easy driving distance.

Property manager

Helen & Gavin Herd

Languages

English

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Check in after 3:00 PM

Check out before 10:00 AM

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Children allowed: ages 0–17

We have a High Chair and Travel Cot Available

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No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Skipton

Located in Skipton, this holiday home is in a rural area and on a river. Parcevall Hall Gardens and Kilnsey Park Estate are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Hesketh Farm Park and Embsay and Bolton Abbey Steam Railway. Travelling with kids? Consider Millenium Maize and Thornton Hall Farm Country Park.

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Skipton, ENG

What's nearby

Grassington Tourist Information Centre - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
Grimwith Reservoir - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
Bolton Priory - 11 min drive - 11.7 km
Skipton Castle - 17 min drive - 18.6 km
Malham Cove - 24 min drive - 23.8 km

Getting around

Burley-in-Wharfedale Station - 26 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

‪Gamekeeper's Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪The Old Hall Inn - ‬7 min drive
‪Cavendish Pavilion - ‬14 min drive
‪Billy-Bob's Parlour - ‬16 min drive
‪The Old school Tea Rooms - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Splendid Detached Stone Barn Conversion With Rural Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Splendid Detached Stone Barn Conversion With Rural Views?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Splendid Detached Stone Barn Conversion With Rural Views?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Splendid Detached Stone Barn Conversion With Rural Views located?

This family-friendly Skipton holiday home is located on a river, within 3 mi (5 km) of Grassington Tourist Information Centre, Grassington Congregational Church and Grimwith Reservoir. Parcevall Hall Gardens and Yorkshire Dales National Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.4/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Richard V.

10 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Roslyn M.

28 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peace & Tranquility

Our stay at Mill barn was wonderful. the cottage provided everything needed for our stay. We are from Australia and coming from the warm mild weather to cool weather the cottage was so cosy. The position of the cottage was perfect. Walks along the Dales Track were so pleasant. The walks along the river were not difficult and the destinations were lovely villages with fine eating places. The cottage was also close to York which is one of the most fascinating places we have visited in England. The Lake District and Yorkshire area is just fabulous with quaint villages and many walking tracks. The town of Skipton is also so worth a trip with the castle and abbey near by. A highly recommended experience.

Stayed 10 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C.

10 Nov 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and comfortable

This converted barn is an excellent base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales. It is comfortable, warm and very well equipped. The village of Hebden is a typical Dales village with an excellent pub serving amazing food. We enjoyed joining the locals for the quiz night on Sunday! You do need a car - there is no shop or bus service in the village. The walks to Grassington and Burnsall are easy and picturesque with autumn colours when we were there. Recommended for those seeking a quiet retreat.

10/10 Excellent

Lorna S.

10 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

14 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect home from home

We love hebden and burnsall and feel super relaxed and refreshed (as much as you do with young kids) after a long weekend eating and walking in the local area. Perfect pad for our holiday, Thanks.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Liz T.

5 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very nice, had everything we needed. Great location

The cottage was in a lovely setting, very quiet which suited us. Everything was there we might have needed for a short stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clive D.

4 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

September @Millbarn

Enjoyable stay , remote location, good facilities . Ideal for walking & birdwatching, lots of walks without using car . Access is down some narrow lanes & you have to reverse in & out when parking at the property. It rained quite a bit & it’s fair to say the car needed a good clean on return home . The shower in the bathroom requires some attention as black mould was evident + the kitchen worktop / tiles needs resealing . The double bed whilst comfortable creaks quite a lot most noteable when we wrinklies have to visit the toilet during the night ! A great place to stay just needs tidying up a bit

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

John B.

1 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Jon

superb in the ideal location.

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Pauline N.

27 July 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Mill Barn

Nice cosy cottage in a good location for visiting the Dales. Quiet and peaceful setting with walks from the door. Bedrooms are quite small with limited storage. Welcome goodies were a nice touch.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brian D.

9 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Very comfortable barn wirh really lovely surroundings and walks from the door. Underfloor heating appreciated! Helpful hosts dealt with a small problem immediately. Ate out once at local hotel, The Clarendon, too chilly to use the nice outside decking, inside needs refreshing, food, average.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suaun O.

9 July 2023

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Walkers paradise

Stunning location with beautiful views. Walks in every direction. With plenty of places to eat and drink when necessary. Awesome wild life too.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rona S.

23 Apr 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy barn in a breathtaking location

The barn is situated in farmland, a stone's throw from the Hebden suspension bridge over the River Wharfe. There are stunning views in all directions and it is fabulously peaceful (apart from normal farm sounds of course!). It's a 15 minute walk uphill to the lovely village of Hebden, and you can stroll along the river to Burnsall (1 mile), or Grassington via the lovely Linton Falls (2 miles). The house itself is well equipped, comfortable and cosy - we had all we needed for a very enjoyable week's stay. The hosts were communicative and helpful, via messaging. (We did see them).

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brent K.

18 Feb 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely weekend in the country

Just an amazing chilled weekend, drinks infront of the fire in the evening, walks and lunches at the local pubs and hotels, just magic.

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

8/10 Good

JENNY H.

9 Feb 2023

Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect setting

The setting was perfect and the cottage cosy and warm. Mainly clean and tidy with nice furnishings. Directions given were good and we accessed the property with no problem. We arrived to lovely biscuits and some logs to get us going but only 1 match in the match box. It felt odd that we didn't meet the hosts but perhaps that is the usual process. I know it would be probably more to keep clean but we felt some more local bits and pieces and perhaps old photos of the area on the walls would add to the feel of the place. Couple of issues which we feel should be addressed and we hope taken in good faith: The taps in the bathroom could do with a good clean as there was a lot of black scum around where the taps join the sink which was rather off putting. The shower trap was broken and dirty water inside. The bath had a 20p size chip in it which we feel could be touched up. We found 2 spoons stuck together with some tomato sauce which wasn't nice. The kitchen tap had a slow leak at the bottom. We tried our best to clean before we left but the Henry vacuum just didn't suck well. The dustpan had a bent edge so hard to sweep up effectively. The heating seemed to came on at 3am which was very noisy upstairs and we had a couple of disturbed nights due to this. The only way we could resolve it was to turn the radiators off at night. Shame as it was such a peaceful spot. We opened the patio doors for a short while and then struggled to get them closed.

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

lesley m.

16 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

fabulous mill barn

beautiful property comfy and cosy. wonderful location.

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Darren L.

7 Nov 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage and great location

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim F.

29 Aug 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hebden

Very enjoyable stay in a lovely part of the world .

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Deborah O.

9 July 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect location

It is a fabulous property and the location is perfect. I would say that WiFi would be a very useful addition. I realise that some people don’t want gadgets on holiday but that’s their choice. They don’t have to use them. I would like to use my phone without using all my data. Apart from that, we had everything we could want there.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

6/10 Okay

Gemma S.

20 Apr 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Compact cottage in superb location

The cottage is compact, no frills and well equipped for a stay with family. We found a good level of cleanliness - a few cobwebs here and there and a bit more dusting would make it spot on but it certainly didn’t bother us. Linens and towels were immaculate and good quality. Kitchen is well equipped with a good range of pans, dishes and utensils. Plenty of dishcloths and towels too and the knives were sharp (always a pet peeve of mine in holiday houses)! A stock of basics would be good - oil and spices for example. Bathroom was clean and came with plenty of towels and bath mats. The one thing missing was loo roll so make sure you bring some. I’m not sure if this was an oversight and there was a lovely welcome tray with milk, tea, coffee, sugar and flapjacks so it felt like maybe loo roll had been forgotten rather than not supplied? Location of the cottage is amazing. Plenty of parking, a small patio and gravelled area but you are surrounded by fields and it’s a couple of minutes down to the Hebden suspension bridge. From there it’s an easy walk to Burnsall or Grassington. You can also walk up to Hebden and the lovely tea room there (highly recommended- bakewell slices were amazing!) The surrounds are just beautiful and we enjoyed watching the rabbits / sheep / pheasants every day in the fields around. Things that would improve this cottage - new beds. We really struggled with sleep quality on very squeaky and hard beds to the extent we left the afternoon before check out to avoid another sleepless night. And finally an updated information pack - it had a lot of info from 2019 and it wasn’t clear what day was bin day etc.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Izabela S.

24 Jan 2022

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Had an amazing stay in this beautiful cosy cottage x

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

28 Nov 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable break

The property was clean and warm. It was a wonderful place for walking and nice and quiet. Will definitely be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

William S.

29 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little barn.

Great location close to village and walks. Property adequate with all basics but no frills. WIFI would be a welcome addition..

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Shepperton

12 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay in beautiful countryside

This was our second stay at the property and we are likely to stay again. It was spotlessly clean and ideal for a couple. Beautifully quiet and with nature right on your doorstep. Twice a day the cows are taken past the cottage to and from their field. Rabbits frolic in the adjacent field. You can walk along the River Wharfe into the neighbouring villages of Grassington and Burnsall. There are many great pubs but we would recommend the Red Lion at Burnsall and the Devonshire at Grassington. Facilities are excellent. We had a wonderful stay and will be back.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

27 June 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

Well equipped . Excellent base for exploring the dales . Footpaths on your doorstep easy access to villages & pubs in walking distance.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

BRIAN G.

27 June 2021

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Cleanliness

Great location

The location is fantastic,with great walks from.the door and beautiful views in every direction. However, the condition of Mill Barn leaves a lot to be desired. For example there was a build up of dust in the bathroom, particularly in the corners. The bread bin handle was also dusty.Not very reassuring in these troubled times! The oven liner had a significant build up of grime. In fairness the owners responded within minutes,took it away, but didn't replace it. The window and door frames are badly in need of staining,and the patio table and seats are rotting.The dustbin lid is missing and is cracked right down the side. Should be replaced pronto.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

About the host

Hosted by Helen & Gavin Herd

The Mill Barn is owned and run by the Herd family, with day to day running undertaken by myself and my wife Helen.

I work and live on the family dairy farm situated in Hebden village alongside my parents whilst Helen works full time in Skipton as well as taking care of our two young children.

Why they chose this property

Up until 2009 this outlying barn was used to store hay for feeding the sheep and cattle on the family farm but was increasingly redundant given its distance from the main farmstead. Given its proximity to the River Wharfe and its accessibility to the many footpaths, the decision was taken to diversify and convert the barn into a holiday let. After a very busy 9 months (much of the internal work was undertaken by the family) the barn was ‘up and running’ for Christmas 2009 – just!

What makes this property unique

The Barn is always warm and cosy and its peaceful position means it’s a perfect place to relax. The original beams, large stone fireplace and ‘forking hole’ windows all add character to what is a clean and clutter free property. Every season has its own attractions but Summer is our favourite. The abundance of wildlife on the river (a Kingfisher is regularly spotted), the dairy cows grazing in fields locally (often commented upon by children) and the farmers locally gathering in silage and hay from local meadows.

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