Set against far-reaching Yorkshire countryside, this beautifully renovated retreat near Ripon gives six guests plenty of space to spend quality time together. Generous living areas suit sociable stays, while the furnished patio makes the most of the superb setting, whether you’re starting the day with coffee outside or popping Champagne as the evening draws in.
Step inside this beautifully converted barn, and the scale of the place immediately makes an impression, with soaring timber trusses, exposed stone walls, and a vaulted ceiling stretching high above the main living space. Spread out across the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where the bespoke kitchen and generous island give family cooks plenty of room to experiment with Yorkshire ingredients, while everyone else gathers around the table or claims a spot on the sofas. Upstairs, the mezzanine snug creates a brilliant extra hideaway for reading, games or a little quiet time away from the main hub. Three individually styled bedrooms sit on the ground floor, including flexible super-king-size rooms that can be arranged as twins, with three shower rooms helping busy mornings run smoothly. Outside, take family meals onto the front patio, light the fire pit as the evening cools and watch the unspoilt countryside unfold before you. The rear courtyard offers another peaceful corner for a filling breakfast or an early evening tipple.
Fountains Abbey, Studley Royal Water Garden and Studley Deer Park are within 2 miles, giving you the chance to explore Yorkshire’s most impressive hotspots on foot. Ripon (3 miles) has independent shops, museums and a magnificent 7th-century cathedral, as well as links to the TV drama, Downton Abbey. Walkers will be in awe as they pound the trails of the Nidderdale National Landscape or perhaps take a scenic stroll up to the natural formations of Brimham Rocks (6 miles). Harrogate is a different change of scene altogether, with traditional spas and afternoon tea galore.