Guests say
Guests are charmed by the beautiful and peaceful location of The Farm House, with its comfortable furnishings and spacious layout ideal for families. The outdoor space, including a hot tub, is appreciated, as are the additional amenities like a games room and gym. The property's cleanliness and maintenance receive some criticism, but overall, the experience is highly recommended for a quality family time in a stunning setting.
The property is generally well-received for cleanliness, but some guests noted areas for improvement, including cobwebs and unclean drawers. These seem to be minor issues within an otherwise clean environment.
The location is praised for its beauty and tranquillity, with easy access to local attractions and walks. The proximity to Richmond and a friendly local pub adds to the appeal.
Guests find the beds extremely comfortable and the house cosy, with a homely feel. The spaciousness and layout are particularly suited for children and large groups.
The property boasts a range of facilities including a hot tub, games room, and gym. However, some guests mentioned minor issues with maintenance and suggested improvements such as additional seating around the hot tub and more kitchen utensils.
While guests express overall satisfaction with their stay, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Barton 2.1 miles. The Farm House, a delightful holiday home nestled in Aldbrough St. John, just on the outer edge of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. This stunning property invites family, friends and even one or two furry friends for a truly exceptional stay. Equipped with dashing interiors, spacious living areas and a wonderful games room, this standout home is not one to be missed. Inside, you will find a lovely sitting room with a Smart TV, a dining room and a fully-equipped kitchen which offers everything you and your party need to whip up some amazing dishes. For an evening of friendly competition, the games room encourages all to get stuck in with your own pool table and classic arcade machine. In the warmer months, you can head outdoors for a hot steamy soak in your own private hot tub. When sleep starts to call, you can make your way to the exquisite bedrooms to catch your rest before you head out nice and fresh the next day. For a truly wonderful stay in Yorkshire, book your stay at The Farm House. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1144502, together sleeping up to 18 guests.
The attractive and peaceful Dales village of Barton is situated in lovely rolling countryside, just a few miles to the north of the popular market town of Richmond. Barton has a lovely village green, a stream winding its way through the village, a pub, a shop and a Post Office. Nearby Piercebridge is renowned for its Roman heritage, which dates back to around 70 AD. The Piercebridge Roman Fort Site, a recognised ancient monument, forms part of the region’s Dere Street Roman Trail, a celebration of the rich Roman heritage still to be enjoyed in the area. Forming part of the Teesdale Way, and within easy reach of the Cleveland Way, this walker’s paradise provides an excellent base to explore this delightful Dales area including nearby Swaledale and Weardale, with many bridleways, footpaths, cycle trails and lovely riverside walks available. Local attractions include the magnificent Raby Castle in nearby Staindrop, the Bowes Museum, York’s National Railway Museum, Durham Cathedral and of course the delightful market town of Barnard Castle. Nearby Richmond grew up around its castle set high above the River Swale, with panoramic river views. Within Richmond, narrow streets and alleys radiate from the cobbled market place (which has a weekly market and monthly farmers’ market) and there are numerous shops, pubs and restaurants to enjoy. The Georgian Theatre is one of the oldest surviving theatres in the country with visitors enjoying its regular productions all year round. An ideal location for exploring all of Swaledale, Teesdale and the Yorkshire Dales.
Accommodation
Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite freestanding bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, WC, 1 x king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), 2 x double, 1 x bunk.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
2 x Cloakroom.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Conservatory.
Games room
Oil central heating.
AGA, double oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster, 2 x wine chillers, coffee machine.
3 x Smart TV, WiFi, pool table, pac man arcade machine and piano.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for 10 cars.
Non-enclosed front garden with lawn.
Non-enclosed rear garden with lawn, gravelled area and hot tub.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 1.9 miles.
Note: There is an on-site gym located in a separate building.
No stag, hens or similar parties.
Please note: this property accepts a minimum of 3 nights
Nearby points of interest
- Bowes Museum
- Barnard Castle
Reviews (7)
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Kevin
The location is good and the property could be very good.
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Phoebe
There is so much to do and the children loved seeing the sheep.
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Suzanne
We loved the kitchen, living space and bedrooms and all agreed the beds were super comfy. The gardens were fabulous and our Cockapoo, Toffee, loved the freedom. The kitchen alcove seating was wonderful and provided many fun meals for all the family. The games room was fun, as was the gym which our daughter enjoyed. We felt the cleaning of some areas could be better. There were a lot of cobwebs in corners and some bedroom drawers were not as clean as they could be. The kitchen needed more utensils; there was no colander or large sieve. The wine glasses were plentiful but no pint glasses and not enough. The en suite shower was not very strong and temperature impossible to regulate, so a little hot. Beautifully presented though with handy alcove for shower gels etc. The family bathroom was beautiful and efficient. It was such a shame that the doors in the living room and dining room could not be opened and looked as if they had been fixed shut. Open they would have provided a beautiful access to the garden. The garden seating was great, together with the inbuilt fire pit. It would be nice to have another table and chairs outside the house in the garden for the less mobile and to enjoy the view. The sheep in the garden were a delight. Such a wonderful house that just needs some general maintenance . However we would return in a heartbeat to this fabulous house in this beautiful part of the country. Thank you.