The Owl Barn Cottage
Description
Tollerton 2.4 miles. The Owl Barn Cottage is a charming single-storey cottage tucked away near the village of Tollerton in the Hambleton District of North Yorkshire, offering a well-suited retreat for couples seeking a rural base close to the historic city of York and the North York Moors National Park. Thoughtfully laid out and finished with characterful features throughout including wooden beams and high ceilings, this inviting hideaway combines countryside surroundings with easy access to some of the county’s most celebrated attractions.
Step inside to discover a light and welcoming open-plan living space, where guests can unwind after a day of exploring. The sitting area is centred around a woodburning stove, creating an appealing spot to relax with a book or enjoy an evening in, while the kitchen is well-equipped for preparing home-cooked meals and the dining area offers a pleasant place to dine together, toasting to your getaway with a glass of wine.
The accommodation includes two beautifully presented bedrooms, comprising a super-king-size zip/link (which can be arranged as a twin on request) and a twin bedroom, both offering flexibility and space, however the property sleeps a total of two guests. Ideal for friends or family who want separate rooms. A stylish bathroom features a Jacuzzi bath, perfect for unwinding, alongside a separate shower room with a walk-in shower, providing added convenience.
Outside, guests can enjoy a walled patio with furniture and countryside views to one side, ideal for morning coffee or evening drinks in the fresh countryside air, while off-road parking is available for two cars.
Within a short drive, the village of Tollerton offers a handy village shop with post office and locally produced deli items, while nearby Tholthorpe is home to a traditional village green, butcher and welcoming pub. Spend days discovering the spa town of Harrogate, the riverside charm of Knaresborough or the historic streets of York, home to York Minster, the National Railway Museum and the JORVIK Viking Centre, while attractions such as Beningbrough Hall, Newby Hall & Gardens and Fountains Abbey are all within easy reach. For stunning scenic walks, head over to the rolling hills of the North York Moors National Park, a truly inspiring place to explore the landscape and wildlife.
With its appealing setting and excellent location, The Owl Barn Cottage near Tollerton is a delightful choice for a memorable North Yorkshire escape.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Pets Not Allowed
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Smoke Free
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
The Owl Barn was a fantastic place to stay.
We used it mainly as a base to explore York city, which was really handy as only about 10 minutes to the nearest park ride. Also a great base to explore the beautiful places and countryside around York. It was lovely and peaceful and secure parking for the car being away from the main road. The cottage was beautiful and had everything we needed. There is a train line nearby but it wasn’t an issue we enjoyed watching the trains. Margaret was very helpful with any queries we had and responded quickly.
Disappointing.
On first arrival it looked clean and tidy but had to speak with the landlords as we could not get the tv to work (no major drama but you still expected it to work !), it appears there was a power cut the night before and the connection hadn't been checked prior to our arrival. Then noticed the toilet in the bathroom with bath was leaking, spoke with landlords again and was fixed but not completely so a cloth was left and was told would be dealt with after our departure. The comment "there is a space near the eaves between the two rooms which results in some limited noise transference, which may not suit light sleepers." means there is no wall whatsoever for about 4ft between rooms so EVERYTHING can be heard between rooms and the light trans was really bad. I'd personally replace the office type blinds with something more subtantial/suitable. The shower is very small (as somebody else has mentioned) but needs a shower caddy or corner shelf to put gel, shampoo etc so you don't constantly have to bend down in a confined space. Finally, and this is the main reason for our disappointment, the close proximity to the railway line into York, approx 800m from cottage. There are constant passenger and freight trains passing (every 5 - 6 mins) and because the cottage is also near a tunnel the trains honk their horns on approach. Had we known this I would not have booked this place and nothing is mentioned in the write up of the accom about the train line.
Nice property but the shower was a bit cramped, the bedroom wall configeration allowed too much light into the bedroom.
As we were there in mid summer the lack of any cooling fans was a great miss.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1184100
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor