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The Barn

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4.3
out of 5
West Yorkshire » Holmfirth
Sleeps up to 6
Pets 1
Hot Tub
This stone-built barn is attached to the owner’s farmhouse on high land overlooking the old town of Holmfirth.Perfectly placed for accessing the Peak District National Park, The Barn is a lovely escape for a family and two dogs looking escape to this rural region.After a day of walking, head into the lounge and get the woodburner roaring before putting your feet up and pondering on the day’s adventures.Steps down lead to the kitchen where you can perch at the breakfast bar and keep the designated chef company whilst they prepare a delicious meal, before moving to the dining table to enjoy a tasty supper.Take the evening outside and relax from the patio furniture or ease yourself into the hot tub as you appreciate the country views.
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About The Barn

This stone-built barn is attached to the owner’s farmhouse on high land overlooking the old town of Holmfirth. Perfectly placed for accessing the Peak District National Park, The Barn is a lovely escape for a family and two dogs looking escape to this rural region.

After a day of walking, head into the lounge and get the woodburner roaring before putting your feet up and pondering on the day’s adventures. Steps down lead to the kitchen where you can perch at the breakfast bar and keep the designated chef company whilst they prepare a delicious meal, before moving to the dining table to enjoy a tasty supper.

Take the evening outside and relax from the patio furniture or ease yourself into the hot tub as you appreciate the country views. Whisk away upstairs to find the bedrooms, including the master with super-king-size bed and en-suite shower room and two king-size doubles, each neutrally presented.

Head into the market town of Holmfirth to find your nearest amenities, including a wonderful choice of shops and eateries split either side of the River Holme. Spend an evening at the Picturedrome, a century old picture house hosting live shows before heading to the Magic Rock Tap Bar, housed in a grand Victorian building, for an evening tipple.

The Peak District National Park, with its dales, moors, forests and lakes, is easily accessible; some of the top locations include Black Hill, Laddow Rocks, Wessenden Reservoir and the fascinating B29 Overexposed Crash Site. Retail therapy can be found in the city of Sheffield, while The National Coal Mining Museum, Wentworth Castle, and the Hepworth Gallery are also within scenic drives away and well worth a visit.

Choose The Barn for a splendid escape, whatever time of year.

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The Barn Reviews

Claire
Lovely property with everything you need to enjoy a relaxing stay in Holmfirth. Whilst the owners live on site they are unobtrusive but available if needed. The location is at the top of a very steep hill so taxis were needed but these are readily available locally. Would happily stay here again !!
Alison
We had a fabulous time there was a little hitch with the heating when we arrived, but we arrived early and luckily it was available and Sheila kindly let us in which was lovely. Once her hubby came later to fix the heating it was lovely all wkend and we lit the log burner too. The kitchen was quite cold but as we didnt spend time in there it didnt really matter. The carding shed down the road does a fabulous breakfast and it was so different and quirky l. We would revisit as holmfirth is so fun and lovely and lively, we spent all afternoon early evening visiting different pubs and went for a lovely curry too. Taxi was easy to get back as the curry house rang for us and it was 15 for a 6 seater, so worth it as the hill is very steep to walk up and it was raining. Overall it was a fun visit
Great location just up the road from a load of cafes, restaurants and pubs. House had great amenities but the downstairs was freezing cold despite following the instructions for the thermostat. House was also pretty dirty, there was a used earbud under our bed.
Please see below for an updated and formatted review Positives Proximity to Holmfirth, owner was responsive when contacted, the hot tub was warm, solid and quick WiFi. The kitchen had plenty of roasting trays and a good selection of utensils. Negatives The front door could not be opened on arrival and it was pouring with rain. Access was only gained as the cleaners had left their keys in the patio door, later that evening the front door handle came off the door while closing it and a repair person had to be called out the following day, apparently the spindle had broken perhaps during the previous occupants stay. While we appreciate the owner was unwell, there was no meeting on arrival to answer any questions. The only meeting we had was with the son of the owner and when we advised we could not open the front door we were told to just 'give it a good shove'. There was no indication in the house instructions of where the dog could be let out also. The property was quite dusty all round and there had been no cleaning behind sofas and doors. Keeping in mind this was a dog friendly location the vacuum was locked away and was only found by mistake as the 'cleaners' had left the cupboard keys. The residents had to ask for the hoover to be made available with a battery. The hoover was also found to be dirty and clogged with hair. The hot tub was also quite dirty in the bottom with grit and had clearly not been cleaned out for a while. The downstairs heating would not work while the log burner was lit so the lower ground floor kitchen was very cold 13 degrees as the thermostat is on the middle ground floor near the log burner. This meant that preparing food was challenging because of the cold. There were no tea towels, and the kitchen was lacking in saucepans to cook with and ovenproof cookware to keep food warm. Only 2 dishwasher tablets were provided for 6 people over 4 days, 'to get us started'! Luckily, we had brought teatowels but were given no indication of the need to bring dishwasher tablets. Purchasing washing up liquid was required as the bottle was nearly empty. Bedroom 1 with the ensuite was a good size, as was the bathroom, but there was no hanging storage because the single cupboard couldn't accommodate a normal coat hanger's width. Bedside tables were the only storage. Bedrooms 2 & 3 had no hanging cupboards. Bedroom 2 only had a small 3' high cupboard with two singles beds together and pushed up against the wall and the twin room bedroom 3 only had a bedside table. Everyone had to live out of suitcases for 4 days. The adhesive door hooks fell off regularly with only so much as a towel hanging on one. There were also no mirrors in any of the bedrooms, only the ensuite and main bathroom. The bedroom walls were very thin with no soundproofing so snoring could be heard across the rooms. The living area wasn't particularly comfortable as the two sofas couldn't accommodate 6 people. The sofas also had to be moved so that both sides of the dining table could be accessed away from the wall. The living room felt like it had furniture in it that simply didn't suit the utility of the room and number of people staying. A large low table was in one corner of the room that served no purpose and there were no instructions on how to operate the heating controls. Unfortunately, given all the above we would not recommend this property at this price point.
Germaine
We had a beautiful Xmas in the barn despite horrible weather. The dining area was very small for 6 people, impossible to access the table. After we moved the furniture that was much better. I would have loved to have a broom . For a X mas dinner there might have been some more pans. Overall though it is very cosy, clean, friendly. We had a great time.
Lovely accomidation, great location with plenty of walks! Super comfy beds and lovely cosy living room. We couldnt seem to find any logs for the fire as the basket where they looked like they had been stored was empty on reflection we could have messaged to ask so there might have been some available. Would recommend to friends or family, thank you
My work mate and I stayed again whilst working up in the area. That speaks volumesits lovely, and we will be back again for sure. Highly recommended
Lindsey
The property was beautiful and the beds were the comfiest weve ever slept in! Everything we needed was there and we loved the little extras which were left for us on arrival.
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Attractions Near The Barn

While there'll be plenty to keep you entertained an The Barn itself, if you plan to get out and about and see some of what West Yorkshire has to offer, here are some of the nearby attractions you can enjoy during your stay. Please note that some of these activities and days out are paid and it's always a good idea to book in advance to secure your place where applicable.

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Xscape Castleford - WF10 4TA
about 21 Miles
Located in the Castleford area of West Yorkshire this is a fun family day out with loads of activities under one roof.   For the energetic there is a real snow slop for skiing and rock climbing walls.  For the more laid back then there is a cinema and bowling alley.  This place caters for all ages and there are seasonal events on throughout the year too. This attraction is described on their website as the "Ultimate Entertainment Destination " so why not check out their site for the latest admission costs and opening times?
Peak District National Park -
about 23 Miles
The Peak District National Park is the ideal place to relax and explore.  The stunning scenery will take your breath away and there is the opportunity to take part in ranger led guides and events.  These are ideal if you are new to the area or only staying a short time and want to see the best sights and walks.