What our guests say.

A beautiful cottage which was really comfortable and welcoming. It is well equipped and nice and warm, unfortunately it was too warm to light the log burner but maybe next time. We all had a fantastic time and explored the local area which was wonderful, all of the little market towns were within easy reach.

Lovely cottage in good location. Friendly helpful hosts. Particularly well equipped with good quality.

Lovely cottage and friendly helpful host. Good location for walking and dining out. If you are not used to traffic noise then the proximity of the road might not suit you.

Barn Owl Cottage is a well thought out excellently equipped and beautifully designed holiday cottage ideal for a family or two couples sharing. Its location is ideal; close enough to enjoy the city of York (approx 25 mins) but surrounded by beautiful countryside and gorgeous villages, country pubs and cosy cafes. A visit to The Bread Hut is a must! Several walking routes available as well as NT and English Heritage sites to visit. Host Ann was very welcoming and available if needed. Our second visit and it won't be our last. Thank you.

Great welcome package. Location OK for us as central to gardens we wanted to visit. Easy access to York with Park and ride 10 miles away. Clifton Moor shopping area good . Close to road but traffic light except early morning and evening . Easy driving around countryside as traffic is light

The cottage was perfect for what we wanted, any issues we might have had were addressed in advance. The owners very helpful and obliging.location was ideal for us but it is a quiet area and you will need to drive to get to most amenities. So clean, comfortable and beautifully decorated and all necessities were there.

I can’t fault this property, We were 3 adults & there was plenty of space. The main bedroom in particular was delightful . Parking was good & off road. The positioning of the cottage was ideal, not too far from anything but enjoying the countryside that this part of North Yorkshire has to offer.

Fabulous cottage, immaculately clean, with lovely decor and soft furnishings. Well equipped kitchen . Really comfortable beds. Hosts Annie and Ken , who live on site, are very welcoming, helpful and friendly . Good communication and straightforward check in and check out . We loved the area, beautiful countryside, with lovely villages and market towns to potter round. If you have a dog suggest you visit nearby Yearsley Wood. Overall, highly recommend .

Highly recommend staying at the Barn Owl Cottage, its interior finish is beautiful, we wanted for nothing it really is like home away from home. Annie made us very welcome and gave some wonderful restaurant recommendations and was really helpful when adjusting the heating. Literally any questions, Annie was happy to answer and help. Situated within a good radius of places to visit in North Yorkshire. We were also welcomed by freshly baked bread and cake, with milk and butter in the fridge and tea and coffee available. This is a hidden gem that is definitely worth a stay.

This was the best-equipped cottage we've ever stayed in. It had everything we needed, and we had such a pleasant and relaxing time there. Annie greeted us on arrival, which was nice, and it was clear that if we needed anything, we could have reached out. It was a perfect week. I'd definitely come back if we stay in the area again.

Annie & Ken were perfect hosts. The cottage has been refurbished to an extremely high standard with everything you could need. We had a lovely relaxing time. Thank you

Very nice accommodation, lovely helpful owners.

Beautiful Cottage very well fitted-out and comfortable. Location rating due to being beside a very busy B road with difficult access to/from cottage. Otherwise a very enjoyable stay.

A really lovely cottage and so well equipped. Very warm and comfortable. Lovely view from the cottage. The cottage stands quite close to the road but road noise is not intrusive as traffic is not overly busy. It is a great base for discovering North Yorkshire.

I'm struggling to find anything remotely negative to say about this property. The wonderful hosts live next door, and went out of their way to make our holiday one to remember. A superb welcome pack awaited us, and the property was spotlessly clean, with every amenity you could wish for. I'd have no hesitation recommending Barn Owl Cottage to anyone. This is how holiday cottages should be done!

The cottage was perfect for the four of us for the week. It is well equipped and very clean. The beds were very comfortable. It would suit people with low mobility as it is all on the one level.

Lovely cottage, clean, well equipped and cosy

Lovely cottage in beautiful North Yorkshire. Ideal for touring the Howardian Hills, York and surrounding areas. Cottage very comfortable, well equipped and very clean. We could think of nothing that would have improved the cottage. The only issue was the proximity of the cottage to the main (B) road, which was occasionally busy, but quite later in the evening and at night. The speed of cars made us a little nervous and would recommend care when driving out of the front of the cottage.

The cottage was perfectly appointed, the Welcome Pack delicious and Annie and Ken were charming.

There was in all honesty nothing we could fault. The cottage was probably the best place we have stayed at and we have stayed at many. The whole place was made up of quality fixtures and fittings and furniture. The hosts were nearby should you need them which we didnt.

Barn Owl cottage is a very well appointed and beautifully decorated holiday cottage set in an ideal location for York and its surrounding attractions as well as attractive countryside walks. We throughly enjoyed our stay with fabulous sunny weather

Ideal location for visiting the Dales & Coast. The cottage was very comfortable & had everything we needed. Being all on one level & the wet room was great for my 96 year old mother in law. Our cockapoo really loved the field across the road to run around & the walks into the fields & surrounding areas were great too. Saw numerous deer & other wildlife every day on our early morning walk.

We absolutely adored Barn Owl Cottage. It's beautifully furnished, immaculate and every need was thought of. The little touches like the hamper and the friendly hosts made us feel welcome. The cottage itself is spacious yet cosy, and the master bedroom is stunning with its beautiful french doors and skylight. The bed was exceptionally comfortable and the bathrooms spotless, with powerful rain showers. The kitchen is well equipped and the local attractions make it a well situated gem. Thank you!

This was our second stay at Barn Owl Cottage. Perfect location for York and the north

The most beautiful cottage we've ever stayed in. Immaculately clean, beautifully designed, and Ken and Annie are the most thoughtful hosts. We didn't want to leave — and we've already booked again.

We had an excellent stay at Barn Owl Cottage. The unit was comfortable and well equipped and the welcome pack was very useful. The location proved an excellent base for exploring the surrounding area with several NT properties to visit, impressive moorland scenery, and easy access to York with all its attractions. We had good meals out at local pubs and restaurants. Thoroughly recommended.

Great stay at a lovely cottage. Parking is a bit tight and a very busy and noisy road at certain times of the day didn’t spoil our stay.