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Oak Barn - Starbotton

Starbotton, Yorkshire Dales
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Travel cot available
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At a glance

  • An upside-down stone barn conversion crammed with character and boasting a gorgeous interior whilst set in the heart of the Yorkshire Dales
  •  This five-star family-friendly holiday cottage makes the most idyllic stay for groups seeking a memorable luxury escape
  • A dog-friendly holiday home which also has a games room, perfect for entertaining all ages
Overview
Property code: 89095

While away hours simply staring out at the magical views across the Yorkshire Dales National Park from this enticing stone barn at Starbotton, 2 miles from the village of Kettlewell. Sleeping eight guests, the four-bedroom abode makes a wonderful Yorkshire retreat for an extended family, two families together or a group of friends eager to escape together.

Nestling at the foot of Great Whernside, nearby Kettlewell is home to dramatic landscapes and charming village pubs, as well as some of the best walks and cycle routes in the country. For avid walkers, the Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is also within easy reach. The popular market town of Skipton, with its historic castle, is 16 miles away and spectacular Malham Cove, is 15 miles from the holiday home.

Step into a spacious entrance hall where you will find a handy area to hang coats and leave wellies. Two of the bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, and a family bathroom are also at this level, together with the elegant dining room, which has doors on to the garden so you can stroll out on warm days.

Venture upstairs to discover the beautiful lounge, with its high, vaulted ceiling, oak beams and revealed stonework. Light the wood burner in here to create a cosy ambience then settle down on the sumptuous seating to watch the Smart TV.

Head through to the fully equipped kitchen, where a central island with a breakfast bar makes a great spot to perch while the cook rustles up a home-cooked feast, then dine in here, down in the dining room or out in the sunshine.

A king-size bedroom, with a Smart TV, and a super-king size bedroom, which boasts a private balcony and fell views, are also at this level, together with another family bathroom.

For the ultimate games night, head out to the garden and discover a fantastic games room complete with multi-games table, with table tennis, snooker and air hockey, a full-sized bar with a wine and beer cooler and a Smart TV. There is another wood burner in here for chilly evenings.

When the sun is shining, relax out on the patio, firing up the BBQ on summer evenings and watching the children play on the grass. There is parking for two cars at the barn and space in the garage to store bicycles.

  • 4 bedrooms – 2 king-size, 1 twin, 1 super-king-size
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 downstairs WC
  • Travel cot available
  • Electric hob/oven, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave
  • 1 Smart TV in lounge, 1 TV in king room and 1 TV in games room
  • Wood burner in lounge and games room (first basket logs provided)
  • Enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture BBQ
  • Games room with bar, wine/beer cooler, multi games table (table tennis/pool and air hockey)
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Garage to the side to store bikes
  • Pub within 100 metres, shop 2 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £350 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £40. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

The picturesque village of Kettlewell (2 miles) is the perfect place to switch off and recharge. From the village you can enjoy walks alongside the River Wharfe or to the summit of Great Whernside. Further afield, the Yorkshire Three Peaks are all within 25 miles. After a long hike, refuel in one of the village’s cosy pubs or friendly tearooms. The historic town of Skipton makes a great day out. Wander amongst its cobbled streets and ancient buildings, before exploring the medieval castle or strolling through Skipton Castle Woods.

Kirsten Wilcock

This property is personally managed by Kirsten.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 19 guest ratings

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Overall equipment
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Overall comfort
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Reviewed by Colin 17th August 2024

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Reviewed by Patricia 21st June 2024

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This house was a disappointment. Not a 5 star house. The furnishings are old, dated and not very comfortable. There is a small, half fridge in the kitchen which isn't sufficient for an 8 person accommodation. The downstairs dining room is unusable because you would have to carry your food down the stairs, through a hallway, out a door, across the bRead moreack patio, through the game room and then into the dining room. A bare lightbulb hanging from children's room, cleaners had to come back, etc, etc Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 1st June 2024

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Nice cottage. Be aware that you access the dining room via the garden - we ate around the kitchen island which was nice, but it would be a squeeze for a party of 8 people (there were only 5 of us). Nice to have the Games Room for wet days.

Reviewed by Michael 24th May 2024

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Sofas very uncomfortable and still stained. Oven door wouldnt close so had to be propped shut with a broom handle and bin. Downstairs toilet seat broken. Games room equipment cues and tennis bats broken, replaced quickly by cleaning firm. Garden unkempt, grass not cut looked like silage. Building not maintained chipped paintwork and scuff marks on Read morewalls for the amount of money being charged Oak Barn should be pristine and its not. All down to a lack of maintenance and care. Great location. Hide

Reviewed by Rachel 17th May 2024

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House is a good location to explore this beautiful part of Yorkshire. 1 minute walk to the pub and so many walks from the doorstep. House is reasonably well equipped & comfortable beds. Best to do a big food shop before arrival as not many supermarkets nearby. Play room is a good asset.

Reviewed by David 26th April 2024

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Oak Barn is in a great spot to explore Wharfedale. We enjoyed our time there.

Reviewed by Ceri 13th March 2024

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Clean, well equipped and comfortable. Beautiful location.

Reviewed by Ian 22nd December 2023

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A well equipped house in a lovely location nearby a superb pub. The kitchen had everything we needed to cook for 8 people over the Xmas break. The beds and sofa were comfortable and we enjoyed the games room. The dining room is off the games room. We had some problems which although sorted quickly should have been picked up by the property managemeRead morent company ahead of our arrival. Saying that, it wouldn't put us off staying again as I'm sure that they will have taken our feedback on-board. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 21st July 2023

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Lovely location in the middle of the Yorkshire Dales, and great pub in the village with friendly staff and good food would reccomend a visit.

Reviewed by Alan 7th July 2023

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Reviewed by Marilyn 16th June 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen 26th May 2023

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Very comfortable, well equipped with a great games room and dining room. The location is superb for walking and the pub is just a few yards away.

Reviewed by Audrey 5th May 2023

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Reviewed by Jane 31st March 2023

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We had a great stay at Oak Barn, which is situated in a brilliant location. It was perfect for walking from the door, with lots of public footpaths and the Dales Way close by. The cottage was well equipped, and although we found the beds really comfortable, the sofas were unfortunately the opposite for us! The cottage is lovely but needs a bit of TRead moreLC. Games room was fab! The local pub is just a minute away and Kettlewell is just 5 minutes drive or a couple of miles walk along the river. Hide

Reviewed by Jane 19th February 2023

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Reviewed by James 16th February 2023

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The cottage was lovely so peaceful and location is great for walks. The beds were really comfortable and felt very luxurious had a lovely sleep while there. I would say only think is water pressure downstairs made showering a little longer, but the upstairs bathroom was lovely and again had a luxurious feel to it. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Dee 10th February 2023

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Really great property in a fabulous location. Really well equipped. Only improvements would be to make sure there was hand soap in all bathrooms, washing up liquid would be useful and so would the welcome logs that were missing. The games room was fantastic except no table tennis balls. We had to drive to Grassington to buy some.

Reviewed by cheryl 11th November 2022

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What a great place , the photos do not do it justice ! Warm and cozy with everything you could possibly need to have the most amazing time . So much space to spread out , perfect setting for our family celebrations . The views from inside are spectaculair , walks from the door step lead to more breath taking scenery . It would be difficult to find Read morea negative - no welcome milk in the fridge is the best i can come up with ! Highly recommend this fab cottage ; we will be back for sure -) Hide

Reviewed by Colin 4th November 2022

Guest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 starsGuest rating 3.2 stars

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