Guests say
Moldy Warp Barn is a charming, rustic cottage in the Yorkshire Dales, appreciated for its character, scenic location, and welcoming hosts. Guests enjoyed the local walks, historical attractions, and the cosy atmosphere for family relaxation. While some found the property's unique features delightful, a few noted mobility challenges and maintenance issues.
The majority of guests found the property to be spotlessly clean, contributing to a comfortable and enjoyable stay. However, a few guests mentioned issues with dampness, which slightly impacts the overall perception of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its picturesque scenery, proximity to local attractions, and ample opportunities for walking and exploring the countryside. It is considered ideal for those seeking a peaceful retreat.
Guests generally found the barn to be cosy and comfortable, with special mentions of the comfy beds and the quiet, peaceful environment. Some concerns were raised about the comfort of the seating downstairs and the warmth of the property.
The barn is well-equipped with modern conveniences and a games room, which guests appreciated. However, there were comments about the steep stairs, limited TV channels, and some maintenance issues that suggest room for improvement in this category.
Many guests were touched by the thoughtful gestures of the hosts, such as welcome baskets with local treats. While these gifts added to the experience, it is important to note that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Situated on the outskirts of Haworth village, overlooking the picturesque village of Oxenhope, sits this medieval barn conversion next to the owner’s working farm. Set over three floors, this idyllic property has retained many of its original features throughout, with exposed beams and whitewashed stone walls. Enter the property and come into a wonderful open-plan kitchen/diner, with a large dining table with seating for all six guests, the perfect space for dining together and catching up on the day's events. The compact kitchen enjoys all the necessary appliances for rustling up some delicious meals or a hearty breakfast. Situated on the ground floor are two bedrooms and a bathroom with WC and an over the bath shower (The property benefits from gas central heating throughout and double glazing). Following the steps upstairs, you enter a unique large room which has been carefully converted to include comfortable sofas where you can curl up and unwind in front of the TV, or cosy up in the super-king-size bed and watch a late night movie - Tapestry curtains provide a beautiful screen between the spaces. A further staircase leads up to the minstrell’s gallery where the games room can be found , complete with a XBOX games console, TV and a multi-games table to keep your teenagers/young adults entertained during those quieter evenings. To the front of Moldy Warp Barn there is an enclosed garden area with a lawn and gravelled areas, boasting some of the most magnificent rural views imaginable - Complete with BBQ and large round table with 6 chairs for alfresco dining evenings. This property is excellently placed for exploring the beautiful Haworth moorland and accessing some popular sights, including the Hoyle Syke waterfall. Make sure you travel into the bustling village of Haworth which offers the Brontë Parsonage Museum, a large selection of pubs and restaurants and shops once the family home of the famous Brontë sisters and where they wrote their famous literary works. Both Haworth and Oxenhope has its own steam railway perfect for exploring the Yorkshire countryside, or venture towards the nearby towns of Halifax and Bradford for more attractions. Moldy Warp Barn is an excellent choice for a rural break to West Yorkshire.
Oxenhope is a village and civil parish resting in West Yorkshire, England. Home to a selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities. Close to the bustling village of Haworth, famous for being the home of the Brontë sisters and in close proximity to the beautiful moorland which is perfect for exploring with your furry companions. Also within reach of Halifax and Bradford for a number of tourist attractions.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x first-floor super-king-size with sitting room.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with log effect electric stove/fire.
Second-floor games room
Gas central heating with log effect electric stove/fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, Sky TV and Fibre WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate available upon request.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed lawned garden and gravelled area with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets are welcome.
There is a private enclosed field for all dogs, 5 yards from the property.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1 mile and pub 1.1 miles.
Note: The property has open tread stairs and care must be taken when using.
Note: The property doesn't accept stag/hen parties.
Please enquire prior to booking if you would like to stay for more than 14 nights.
Nearby points of interest
- National Science and Media Museum
- Beaumont Park
- Gaddings Dam
Reviews (62)
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Amanda
The owners were very friendly and helpful, and the place itself is incredibly charming, spacious and quaint. I can see why people come back. Having said that there were some issues we found frustrating...I was there as a single parent with 4 teenagers/young adults, and the wifi didnt work. We did try to sort it, the owners were helpful, but basically the only internet is via an extension in the farmhouse 15 paces and 2x 2 foot thick walls away. It didnt work, Im sure any parent of offspring can empathise with having four youngsters desperate to get online at night. There is 4G, but they ran out of data on day 2. Basically, the place needs its own wifi. The gas oven was very poor, it took an hour to cook oven chips (I finished them on the hob eventually), and it kept just going out. The TV needs replacing, the picture is pink and a speaker has blown, considering it was autum and we had no wifi, the TV would have been appreciated, but we found it too frustrating. Lastly the place is toasty warm except for the kitchen/dining area which was freezing cold. One of the radiators wasnt working, so it needs additional heating, particularly if you consider we were there in relatively mild autumn conditions, in winter it would be unusable. All in all though, it was great, and I hope the owners consider this feedback not as critisism, but as a way of understanding how to really improve the experience of staying in their lovely Barn :)
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Peter
We loved the unusual style of the building. The hosts were friendly and the property was spotlessly clean. We enjoyed our stay and visited many places we have had on our list of places to go. I think this property would be wonderful for families with children as it is on a small farm, so there are animals and it is an interesting building to live in. We are in our late 70's / early 80's and found the uneven floors downstairs a little uncomfortable so we are unlikely to visit again. But that is a personal choice - we enjoyed our week and were glad for the experience.
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Sally
Wonderfully friendly and helpful owners. The dogs and us loved our stay.