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The Barn, Helperby

Guest Rating
Rating
5.0
out of 5
Sleeps up to 15
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 6

The Barn is a luxury 6-bedroom lodge in North Yorkshire, just outside Boroughbridge. This accessible property sits on a working farm with stunning countryside views. Perfect for multi-generational family gatherings with its spacious open-plan living area and dining table that seats 15. The Barn blends modern comfort with rural tranquillity.

Surrounded by Yorkshire's rolling fields, this property offers peaceful farm walks and fishing opportunities on the River Swale (license required). The games room with pool and air hockey tables keeps everyone entertained when you're not exploring nearby Staveley Nature Reserve or the historic towns of Ripon and Harrogate.

 

About The Barn

The Barn is a luxury 6-bedroom lodge in North Yorkshire, just outside Boroughbridge. This accessible property sits on a working farm with stunning countryside views. Perfect for multi-generational family gatherings with its spacious open-plan living area and dining table that seats 15. The Barn blends modern comfort with rural tranquillity.

Surrounded by Yorkshire's rolling fields, this property offers peaceful farm walks and fishing opportunities on the River Swale (license required). The games room with pool and air hockey tables keeps everyone entertained when you're not exploring nearby Staveley Nature Reserve or the historic towns of Ripon and Harrogate. After a day out, nothing beats sinking into your private hot tub with a glass of wine.

Accommodation includes five well-appointed bedrooms: two king-size rooms (one with freestanding bath and en-suite), two family rooms with king-size beds plus additional singles and a ground-floor single with accessible en-suite. There's also a family bathroom with both bath and walk-in shower. The kitchen comes fully equipped with range oven, air fryer, wine chiller and all modern appliances.

Explore Newby Hall (15 minutes), RHS Garden Harlow Carr in Harrogate (25 minutes), York's National Railway Museum (30 minutes) and JORVIK Viking Centre (35 minutes). Mother Shipton's Cave offers a magical day out with its petrifying well and woodland walks.

The Barn is ideal for anyone wanting space, luxury and accessibility. With ramped access and ground-floor facilities, everyone can enjoy this stunning retreat. Even horses are welcome with stabling available on request! Just don't hog the hot tub all night - though I wouldn't blame you if you did.

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What Guests Love

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Games Room

The games room with pool and air hockey tables keeps everyone entertained, perfect for family competitions on rainy days.

Hot Tub Relaxation

Private hot tub on the patio provides the perfect spot to unwind after exploring Yorkshire's countryside.

Multi-generational Space

Spacious open-plan living area with dining for 15 makes this ideal for family gatherings across all ages.

Accessible Features

Ramped access, ground-floor bedroom with accessible en-suite shower room and grab rails ensures everyone can enjoy their stay.

Outdoor Living

Beautiful garden with patio furniture, BBQ and fire pit creates an ideal setting for outdoor meals and evening gatherings.

Farm Location

Set on a working farm with countryside walks directly from the property and fishing opportunities on the nearby River Swale.

Getting To The Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Barn by car, take the A1(M) and exit near Boroughbridge, following signs for Aldborough. The property is located on a working farm with clear signage. You'll have ample off-road parking available upon arrival.

By Train

For rail travelers, the nearest major stations are York (16 miles) and Harrogate (11.4 miles). From either station, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to the property in Boroughbridge.

Off-road parking available
York station (16 miles)
Easily accessible from the A1(M)

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Newby Hall
Distance: 7.5 miles
YO51 9AR
JORVIK Viking Centre
Distance: 16 miles
YO1 9WT
Mother Shipton's Cave
Distance: 12 miles
HG5 8DD
Staveley Nature Reserve
Distance: 3.2 miles
YO51 9NN
River Ure Walks
Distance: 4.2 miles
YO51 9LB
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Distance: 12 miles
HG3 1UE
Boroughbridge High Street
Distance: 4.2 miles
YO51 9AW
Harrogate Town Centre
Distance: 11.4 miles
HG1 1RB
York Designer Outlet
Distance: 18 miles
YO19 4TA
Boroughbridge Bus Station
Distance: 4.2 miles
YO51 9AB
York Railway Station
Distance: 16 miles
YO24 1AB
Harrogate Railway Station
Distance: 11.4 miles
HG1 1TE
Newby Hall
Distance: 7.5 miles
YO51 9AR
JORVIK Viking Centre
Distance: 16 miles
YO1 9WT
Mother Shipton's Cave
Distance: 12 miles
HG5 8DD
Staveley Nature Reserve
Distance: 3.2 miles
YO51 9NN
River Ure Walks
Distance: 4.2 miles
YO51 9LB
RHS Garden Harlow Carr
Distance: 12 miles
HG3 1UE
Boroughbridge High Street
Distance: 4.2 miles
YO51 9AW
Harrogate Town Centre
Distance: 11.4 miles
HG1 1RB
York Designer Outlet
Distance: 18 miles
YO19 4TA
Boroughbridge Bus Station
Distance: 4.2 miles
YO51 9AB
York Railway Station
Distance: 16 miles
YO24 1AB
Harrogate Railway Station
Distance: 11.4 miles
HG1 1TE

Is The Barn Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families
The Barn is fantastic for children with its dedicated games room featuring pool and air hockey tables. The large garden provides space to run around, while the nearby Staveley Nature Reserve offers wildlife spotting opportunities. Families can visit Mother Shipton's Cave, the National Railway Museum in York, or explore the Roman remains at Aldborough. Cot and highchair provided.
For Couples
The Barn offers couples luxurious king-size bedrooms, one with a freestanding bath for ultimate relaxation. Enjoy peaceful countryside walks directly from the property, followed by evenings in the private hot tub under the stars. The fire pit creates a romantic setting for drinks, while nearby Harrogate and York provide perfect day trip options for shopping and dining.
Pet Friendly
The Barn welcomes up to two dogs with countryside walks directly from the doorstep. The enclosed garden provides safe outdoor space for pets to explore. Nearby Staveley Nature Reserve offers excellent walking trails. For equestrian enthusiasts, horse stables are available on request, with bridleways in the surrounding countryside making this an exceptional choice for riders.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Barn

The Crown Inn

Located 1.1 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO51 9JE

The Ship Inn

Located 4.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO51 9AB

Grantham Arms

Located 4.3 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: YO51 9AW

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Barn

Does this cottage have a hot tub?
Yes, The Barn features a private hot tub in the outdoor area. It's positioned on the patio alongside garden furniture, a barbecue and a fire pit for complete outdoor relaxation.
Is it pet friendly?
Yes, The Barn welcomes up to two pets. The property also offers horse stables available on request, making it suitable for guests who wish to bring their horses to explore the Yorkshire countryside.
How many people can The Barn accommodate?
The Barn sleeps 6 guests across 5 bedrooms. The property features two king-size rooms, two family rooms with king-size beds plus additional singles and a ground-floor single bedroom.
Is The Barn accessible for wheelchair users?
Yes, The Barn offers excellent accessibility features. It has ramped access, ground-floor accommodation including a single bedroom with an en-suite walk-in shower, shower seat and WC with grab rail specifically designed for wheelchair users.
What kitchen facilities are available?
The kitchen is fully equipped with a range oven, electric oven, hob, air fryer, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and wine chiller. Everything needed for preparing meals for large groups is provided.
What's the minimum stay at The Barn?
The minimum stay at The Barn is 3 nights. This makes it suitable for both weekend breaks and longer holidays exploring the Yorkshire area.
Are there any special facilities for children?
Yes, The Barn provides a cot and highchair for families with babies or toddlers. The games room with pool and air hockey tables offers entertainment for children of all ages.
What local attractions are nearby?
Nearby attractions include Boroughbridge (4.2 miles), Ripon (6 miles), Harrogate (11.4 miles) and York (16 miles). Local sites worth visiting include Newby Hall, RHS Garden Harlow Carr and Staveley Nature Reserve for wildlife spotting.

The Barn Reviews

We stayed at The Barn at the weekend. The place is stunning and has everything you need for the perfect getaway. It offers so much more than somewhere to stay as a large group. There are many special touches that just elevate the experience further including robes and even crocs for the hot tub! The hot tub is the perfect place to relax after a walk around the nature reserve and the kids particularly enjoyed seeing the horses, goats and sheep on site. On arrival, we were over the moon with the welcome basket. The eggs were delicious and almost every one had a double yolk! The cake was also a lovely treat as we were celebrating a 40th birthday. Leon and Louise were such welcoming and helpful hosts who were simply a pleasure to meet. The Barn is a wonderful holiday home that you should be be immensely proud of. The group enjoyed it so much that we were looking to book a return trip before our weekend was even over! I cannot recommend The Barn highly enough. Thank you for such a special and memorable stay. My advice to others Book The Barn. You will not be disappointed.
All I can say is WOW. Amazing place and perfect in everway. Thank you for the extra special touches of food balloons and part glasses you made 6 ladies very happy
Sophie
We have just got home from an amazing girly weekend at The Barn. The photos do not do the property justice. It is beautiful! We all had such a brilliant weekend. Communication from Louise was excellent throughout from booking to leaving the property. Any issues we came across were sorted within half an hour of messaging Louise. Thank you so much for sharing your beautiful barn with us!!
Corrine
Just returned from the most fabulous stay at the barn. The accommodation is perfect we were a party of 6 adults, 4 children under 8 a baby and a small dog. Loads of indoor space to play, eat, chill, didnt get to use the outdoor space apart from the well used hot tub due to the typical bank holiday weather! Both adults and kids loved the games room! The photos and features advertised dont do this property justice theres everything and more included we brought loads of household items and toiletories we didnt need even alcoholic beverages!! bathrobes and crocs to get to the hot tub, The welcome pack was fantastic and those double yolk eggs !!! Louise and Leon were on call for our every need, they responded very quickly to any queries we had perfect hosts thank you ! We cant recommend the barn enough and will definitely return Thanks again
Lesley
We had a fantastic weekend at the Barn! The facilities were outstanding and in particular the games room, hot tub and outside space was enjoyed by our party of all ages! Leon and Louise were on hand to make us very welcome and comfortable, and nothing was too much trouble. We will definitely be back!
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