A beautiful home with fantastic hosts! The pool and hot tub were a massive bonus for our friends trip up to Yorkshire. Only a half hour drive away from York,... read more and 10 minutes from shops. Sue and Paul were so accommodating to what we needed and were always on hand for anything, with quick and helpful communication. The place was located near some beautiful walks for dogs, had a fantastic pizza oven and some fab animals walking around! We can’t wait to visit again!

Would highly recommend a stay here for anyone!

  Lovely property, plenty of room for the 9 of us. Pool was fantastic along with the pool table and ping pong, it was great to have these to... read more ourselves during our allotted times.
Also the hot tub was a great hit and felt very special at night with the fairy lights on.
We also acquainted ourselves with the two horses, pigs and long horn heard, which our two boys absolutely loved.
We spent Saturday lunchtime making our own pizzas in the ‘Shack’ which was good fun but harder than it looks!!
All in all, there was something for everyone, a great few days.

  A fantastic place to stay. Having the pool to use daily was enjoyed by all. We loved the pizza shack. Sue was very helpful with providing the dough and other... read more bits we needed.

House was lovely, well equipped.

  We loved our stay. Beautiful accommodation and everything we needed in the house. A really well organised rota for the pool, but also flexible when other properties were vacant. ... read more /> Sue was also quick to respond to queries and requests for recommendations.
A perfect location to explore surrounding areas.
Thank you so much

  We all loved Sue’s place-The Granary. The tree and Christmas decorations throughout made it feel very homely and festive. The house was always lovely and warm and the log... read more burner made it so cosy. The large square lounge was so comfortable and perfect for being all together. The kitchen was very well stocked and the hamper was very much appreciated along with other extras provided. The bathrooms were lovely and clean and very new looking. We made full use of the pool and games room and loved the warm temperature of the water. The pizza shack (next door) was a real fun experience. Lovely “hot” hot tub which was enjoyed by all. Sue was very responsive at all times and nothing was too much trouble. We had a few trips out, to Thirsk, very close and charming, also Helmsley and a day out to Whitby and York. The week went too quickly and we all had such a good time. Thank you! A Christmas to remember

  From booking sue was very attentive and responded to our many questions. The venue was perfect for both adults and kids. Lots of space but very cosy.
There was... read more a welcome gift of milk, butter, eggs, wine and biscuits which was great. There was a baby gate at the top of the stairs which was amazing as we had three toddlers running loose. The bedrooms were extremely spacious and the beds very comfy. The pool was just amazing too. We ate food at the old black bull just 10 minutes up the road and Kev the landlord was fab! This was a recommendation from Sue. The food is incredible, I would definitely recommend. They managed to get us in despite it being a small local pub. Thank you for a wonderful stay.

  Wonderful stay in a beautiful, well appointed house. The hot tub and pool house were a fantastic addition, and the pizza shack was great fun. Sue was a very welcoming... read more host, and always available for any queries. We visited as a group of two families, and are already planning a repeat visit!

  Absolutely fabulous. Sue and Paul were so friendly and helpful. You get allocated time slots for the pool so have it all to yourselves for that 2 hour... read more duration. The pizza shack was so much fun and we made the most amazing pizzas! The location is lovely and quiet / peaceful and the children loved seeing the farm animals. The cottage itself was spotless and the kitchen well equipped. The hot tub was an added bonus. There is nothing we can fault with our visit and there is lots of things to do and see nearby also. Perfect 👍

  A great place to stay within easy reach of most of what Yorkshire has to offer. The accommodation was surprisingly spacious and comfortable, and surrounded by peaceful countryside. The swimming... read more pool, table tennis, and pool table were all thoroughly enjoyed by our children. Sue was exceptionally quick at coming back to us on any questions, nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommended this to anyone looking for a family get away.

  Perfect
Ample private parking on arrival, easy access to cottage as per Sue's description. Fabulous interior, lovely big spacious rooms. Welcome package definitely appreciated. Swimming Pool area and hot... read more tub amenities a lovely added extra which was utilised by all. Sue had absolutely thought of everything you need, from olive oil to cleaning products. The pizza shack was amazing, that extra touch that we all thought was the stand out that other places we have visited has never had. Thanks Sue and co.
PS one minus - the cockerel. Only joking! :)

  My friends and I really enjoyed our stay. Sue and Paul were very accommodating and were able to answer any questions we had. Extra towels were provided for the swimming... read more pool and hot tub. There were some supplies in the kitchen upon our arrival eg. butter, spices and wine! The kitchen was equipped with everything we needed for cooking. The place was immaculate and looked even better than the photos. These extra touches exceeded our expectations and I would highly recommend this stay to anyone. One of the nights we made use of the pizza shack, Sue and Paul provided the pizza dough and Paul showed us how to work it! This was an amazing experience and I wouldn't hesitate to stay again.

  Had a fabulous weekend break. Friendly hosts and nothing too much trouble. The accommodation was fabulous. It was spacious, clean and comfortable. The enclosed garden was a must for us... read more with a dog as the chickens and cockerels have free range around the property which was a source of amusement to our granddaughter who also loved the close proximity to the long horned cattle, the horses, geese and Bella the pig.
The hot tub, swimming pool and games area were all made use of. We are a multi-generation family and there was something for everyone. The pizza shack was a huge success.
The attention to detail with clear written instructions and guidance for the property was much appreciated and well thought out. Tourist recommendation info was also appreciated.
Our welcome pack was very thoughtful and there was even a welcome pack for our dog. All in all it was a fantastic break.

  Sue could not have been more helpful during our stay. She was always very responsive via message, and helped to accommodate us over the weekend. We stayed over our wedding... read more weekend, with friends and Sue went out of her way to make it special, adding towel sculptures on the bed and delivering some Prosecco. We made use of the pizza shack, which was again fantastic. We bought some sourdough pizza bases from Sue, which she dropped off on the day. There were detailed instructions to help us use the oven, and it was a lovely extra detail. We also enjoyed using the hot tub, with views over the local countryside. The house itself was very clean and spacious, ideal for larger groups. I have lived in the area for many years, and would definitely use the space again for groups coming up to visit.

  She and Paul are excellent hosts. The house and hot tub were spotless. They made us and our two little dogs very welcome. The pool is fabulous and warm and... read more we enjoyed playing pool and table tennis too. We appreciated the lovely friendly touches like calling ahead for us to a restaurant without us even asking and having some essentials in the fridge waiting for us.

Highly recommended for a lovely peaceful stay.

  Perfect place for our family and friends stay. Pool and pizza shack were amazing. Spacious and comfortable. Great for the kids to see all the farm animals. Will go back... read more if visiting the area again.

  A lovely place with plenty of space and great facilities, especially the pool and games area.

  Had the best time! Superb location, accommodation and host! Text Sue on day two of break as forgot pasta and she ran round immediately with some! Brilliant!

  This was the perfect place for our family to stay whilst organising and attending my sister’s wedding in nearby Cundall.
The house is more spacious than the photos suggest.... read more With a generous landing and huge lounge we had lots of spots to store things and hang laundry etc.
The kids loved the pool, and looking out at the animals.
I loved the massive fridge, great showers and easy parking!

  Sue's place was perfect for an idyllic and peaceful getaway. Nothing was too much trouble, a dog hamper was provided and all the essentials for a baby too. Sue was... read more responsive and helpful. Would definitely recommend this property.

  A huge thank you to Sue and Paul. We had a fantastic stay with three generations of our family. The property was pristine, very well furnished, spacious and homely. The... read more facilities, including the heated pool, hot tub, table tennis table and pool table were great, and we made full use of them. We will certainly be recommending it to our friends, and hope to be back at some stage!

  We absolutely loved our stay, sue thought of everything and more, the doggy hamper was so special..we had a fantastic time, chilled and relaxed just what we were looking for... read more

  This is an absolutely incredible place to stay and we were truly blown away from the location with the beautiful views, the size and space of the cottage to the... read more thought, effort and personal touches from the host. Extra towels were provided for using the pool/hot tub, the kitchen was fully stocked with equipment and local recommendations to eat were provided, the host introduced herself upon arrival and was always accessible if needed. It is very clear how much thought and effort goes into the cottage by the host with so many personal touches including a welcome hamper for guests and one for pooches. We had an amazing stay and New Year here and could not have asked for more from the host, a completely wonderful experience.

  We stayed as an extended family over Christmas and the Granary was the perfect place to get together and celebrate. The house had been decorated for Christmas and Sue and... read more Paul even left a little present for the kids and brought Rhubarb the pony round for the kids to see, wearing his Christmas outfit! The pool and facilities in the pool building were fantastic and the property itself had every conceivable thing that was or could be needed to make for a very comfortable stay. I would recommend this property in terms of value for money and quality.

  We stayed in the Granary and we was not disappointed. Sue was a great host always responding to our questions very promptly. The barn was spotless and spacious, we... read more were 6 adults and 3 children and there was plenty of space for all of us. The hot tub was a real treat and the pool was perfect temperature and a really good size. The kitchen was well equipped. There was a homely feel and would definitely love to go back again. York was only a 25 min car journey too.
Thank you, perfect place for a memorable time with family.

  A fantastic place to stay to meet up with families or friends. The granary was very warm and comfortable. The hot tub was great, and it was nice... read more to be able to have a game of pool and table tennis.

  We had an excellent stay at The Granary. Ideal for our party of 5 adults, 4 children and 2 toddlers. Really good relations with host.

  Sue was a great host and we had everything we needed. The place is so spacious and clean. It’s a great peaceful location and lovely to see the animals on... read more the farm. The Pool was also great for family fun during our stay. We would highly recommend for family holidays and would love to visit again.
Thank you Sue

  Birdforth hall is an amazing location, Sue and Paul gave us a spectacular welcome and were incredibly accomodating to us, as our first attempt at this event was cancelled and... read more rescheduled due to my having Covid, and they took it in stride. The facilities are top notch and I'd rebook in a heartbeat!