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Little Owl Barn

Ellerton, near York, Yorkshire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Spend your evenings relaxing in the garden underneath the stars in peaceful surroundings
  • Curl up around the wood-burner during those winter escapes and get cosy in this home away from home
  • Set in a sleepy Yorkshire village with countryside walks on the doorstep, and the city of York a short drive away
Property code: OC-78530

This fabulous property is in an enviable location just 2 miles from footpaths running alongside the River Derwent. Tucked away just off the main street, you can enjoy a tranquil countryside location but have the benefit of a pub and a micro-brewery within 350 metres of the front door to keep you busy in the evenings. With plenty of space for six guests, this cottage is brimming with contemporary character and is a welcoming home-from-home to return to after a long day out exploring the stunning local area.

 

Drive up the gated driveway through lush countryside and step through the front door to be greeted by a welcoming entrance hallway followed by a spacious open-plan living area. The lounge is light and airy with fresh colours that blend perfectly with the dark-framed patio doors that look out to the garden. Snuggle up on the sofas in front of the wood burner and watch your favourites on the Smart TV, or perhaps delve into one of the books on the bookshelf. The patio doors flood the room with natural light, and you can spend sunny afternoons looking out towards the mature garden.

 

There’s no need to worry about returning home muddy since there’s a compact utility room with a washing machine available off the hallway to get everything clean after long hikes and adventures. You’ll also find a handy separate WC downstairs, so you don’t have to traipse up the stairs through the bedrooms.

 

The huge kitchen is a culinary guest’s delight with everything you need to cook up a storm surrounded by trendy downlighting and dark, sleek worktops for a high-end feel. Sit at the breakfast bar with a glass of wine as the chef cooks, or get stuck in and help with the prep since there’s no such thing as too many cooks in here. Enjoy long, sociable meals at the dining table that will fit everyone comfortably; you could even grab a boardgame from the lounge area and spend the evening chatting and challenging each other until it’s time for bed.

 

Climb the stairs to the bedrooms and choose your favourite; every room has clean and crisp, soothing decor with added homely touches and splashes of colour to add a little bit of indulgence to your slumber. The king-size zip-and-link room, which can be made up into twins on request, features lovely wooden beams and double windows to create an airy feel. Each bedroom has its own en-suite so you’ll avoid queues in the morning; the two king-size rooms have contemporary shower rooms while the double room benefits from a shower over the bath that’s perfect for a relaxing soak after a long day out walking. Just watch your head on the sloping ceiling!

 

Outside, a delightful patio area is the ideal spot for al fresco dining; spend long warm evenings chatting away with your guests and your favourite evening tipple. Wander through the impeccably-kept garden and see what plants you can spot. Spend peaceful moments by the fenced pond as you reflect on the wonderful time you’ve had in this fantastic holiday home. Regret no children under 5 yrs old - babes in arms welcome but no highchair or travel cot provided

 

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made up as a twin with 2'6" single beds on request) and 1 double
  • 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC and 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Downstairs WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Wood burner - 1st basket of logs provided
  • Smart TV and DVD in the lounge, with a selection of DVD's
  • Enclosed garden and patio area with a fenced off pond
  • Parking for 4 cars
  • Pub within walking distance
  • Regret no children under 5 yrs old - babes in arms welcome but no highchair or travel cot provided
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Mel Meadows

This property is personally managed by Mel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 33 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Glynis 22nd May 2026

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Excellent for us as we are 3 friends who like to have an en-suite bathroom each. We can certainly recommend it. The owner welcomed us at the property and we felt that had there been any issue we could contact him. Ellerton is very peaceful; lots of trees and bird song. The pub in the village was convenient for us and we enjoyed having a drink theRead morere. Everyone was very friendly. The owners were very thorough in the information given in e-mails before we got to the property. We were able to plan where to visit and where to eat in advance. All the pubs in the area were listed with information which helped us decide on a meeting place on the day we arrived which we need as we come from different parts of the country. Hide

Reviewed by Anita 27th April 2026

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Cottage was clean , and well equipped , very comfortable and cosy . Would recommend it .

Reviewed by David 9th April 2026

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A superb place to stay. Warm Yorkshire welcome. Three lovely, comfy bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms. Ample equipment in the kitchen, lots of space, a dishwasher, a washing machine and reclining sofas were all splendid. What is not to like. There is so much to do in York and the surrounding areas that we are all wanting to come back. Thank you Jo anRead mored Andy. Hide

Reviewed by Sandra 30th December 2025

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Spotlessly clean and ideal for families or small group gatherings. Quiet village and quaint pub.

Reviewed by James 23rd December 2025

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Cottage was excellent. Very comfortable rooms with a delightful log burner in the lounge.

Reviewed by Trudy 21st November 2025

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Wonderful house very clean ideal location, very friendly owners, en-suite in every room is a huge bonus, there were 6 of us and the accommodation was perfect we had a lovely time and will return.

Reviewed by Diane 3rd October 2025

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Absolutely lovely home from home! Owners were so kind, and informative. We all loved the welcome pack. Good selection of books, puzzles, and games to keep us occupied. Will return again.

Reviewed by Ann 22nd September 2025

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Very, very good accommodation. Beds and sofas comfortable, showers wonderful. It couldn't have been better. Although Andy and Jo were next door they never bothered us and Andy helped with the TV. If you bring your dog/ s the garden is totally enclosed and safe. There are towels and treats too. Everyone is catered for. Lots of lovely walks and if yoRead moreu geocache then loads of caches. We hope to return !! Thank you Andy and Jo. Hide

Reviewed by Penny 19th September 2025

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Beautiful Cottage, super friendly hosts, lovely touches with the welcome pack

Reviewed by Lesley 12th September 2025

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Little owl barn was an exceptional cottage maintained to a very high standard and hosts Andy & Jo were extremely welcoming. It was in a beautiful location for exploring Yorkshire & the boot & shoe inn staff & customers made us all very welcome. I would have no hesitation on recommending it to others.

Reviewed by John 5th September 2025

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Little Owl Barn was perfect for our needs. It's in a quiet village, with easy access to the Yorkshire coast, and just a 20 minute drive to the York Park & Ride. The cottage is spacious and the hosts have fitted it out to a high standard, with plenty of home comforts including everything you might need in the kitchen, a smart TV and DVD player, and Read morevery comfortable beds for a good night's sleep. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 29th August 2025

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Andy and Jo are wonderful hosts of a beautiful property situated in a quiet village with excellent value for money hope to see you again soon

Reviewed by Heather 1st August 2025

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We had a gorgeous stay at Little Owl Barn. The cottage was equipped and decorated to a excellent standard, and we really loved the village surrounding the cottage

Reviewed by Christine 25th July 2025

Comfortable cottage, well equipped and a gorgeous garden. A generous welcome pack useful if you don't bring any essentials with you as it's quite a way to the nearest shop.

Reviewed by Annette 18th July 2025

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Reviewed by Mark 20th June 2025

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Really lovely cottage with great amenities and a lovely secure garden, which was perfect as we had a pet dog with us. The owners were lovely and very helpful and it was fabulous to hear and see the owls (Tawney not Little :) ) in the evenings.

Reviewed by James 6th June 2025

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This property is modern with a large kitchen good cupboard space and plenty utensils the lighting around the units are a nice touch, the settees are very comfortable with feet up option . Comfy beds too, headroom upstairs may be a bit low for tall people, but overall we were not disappointed. The owners Andy and Jo were friendly and helpful, and gaRead moreve us useful information for the location and a generous welcome pack.. Five stars all round. Hide

Reviewed by Anonymous 11th May 2025

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lovely cottage owners very helpful great stay,

Reviewed by Sarah 18th April 2025

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Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean and very well appointed. Great welcome pack for both the human and 4 pawed guests. Very much enjoyed our stay.

Reviewed by Anthony 11th April 2025

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Reviewed by Duncan 21st February 2025

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Lovely and comfortable. We liked the spacious feeling of the downstairs living accommodation. The log burner- with logs and kindling provided- was a nice touch. The welcome pack was a lovely surprise. Obviously dog friendly and the bowls, towel and treats left for the dogs were welcomed.

Reviewed by Stewart 16th February 2025

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Lovely house well positioned for our trip to York. We stayed in February with two teenage children and a dog. The house was cosy and warm and really well equipped with everything that we needed. The owners live next door and were really friendly and helpful and were happy to offer tips and advice to help with our day trip into York.

Reviewed by Louise 24th December 2024

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Little Owl Barn is perfect for a quiet get away. It was so clean and the owners are so accommodating and friendly. We had a fantastic time and would highly recommend this accommodation.

Reviewed by Carol 22nd November 2024

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Reviewed by Joanne 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Lorraine 4th October 2024

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A beautifully kept property in a lovely rural location. The hosts Jo and Andy were so welcoming and helpful. We had a fantastic stay and will definitely be returning. Truly dog friendly and our pups loved it as much as we did.

Reviewed by Marlene 23rd August 2024

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Its a lovely place to stay the owners were very helpful.it was a bit unfortunate there was work going on outside and it was very noisy all day but that is finishing soon I believe. The oaks golf club is near by and the staff are very friendly and the food is excellent would recommend.

Reviewed by Martyn 16th August 2024

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We really enjoyed our holiday at Little Owl Barn. It was a great location and was the perfect short break we needed. Rural but not too far away from places to visit. The cottage was lovely, spacious and perfect for the five of us.

Reviewed by Jane 9th August 2024

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Beautiful comfortable home from home, everything you could need is in the property. Lovely Beds and bedding , very comfortable. Outside space peaceful and we enjoyed sitting out enjoying a drink and the surroundings. Big thanks to Andy and Jo who were the perfect hosts.

Reviewed by Ian 26th July 2024

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Very comfortable, spacious and well equipped cottage. Owners have clearly given a lot of thought and attention to detail as to what you would need. Cottage is in a quiet village so most locations require a drive. Owners were very welcoming and helpful.

Reviewed by Derek 5th July 2024

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We have stayed here before and always find the owners welcoming. They give you a little pack of essentials .There is lots to do in the area and just a short bus ride into York we have visited the Great Yorkshire show which is a great day out There are lots of other days out as well something for everyone is on the doorstep

Reviewed by Yvette 28th June 2024

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The property was home from home, the owners were really nice and they left a lovely welcome pack. It was a great location for walks and for exploring the surrounding area.

Reviewed by Heather 7th June 2024

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There is absolutely no room for improvement in this cottage, everything was just perfect! We 3 couples stayed for a week with my dog, us ladies all celebrating our 70th birthdays

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