Title: Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe Holiday home in Ripon with kitchen and patio ## Photo gallery for Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe ![Exterior - Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91650000/91646700/91646673/38f9c48f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds - Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91650000/91646700/91646673/c8c98eef.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining - Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91650000/91646700/91646673/w1000h661x0y0-45eb9268.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Outdoor dining - Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91650000/91646700/91646673/29f5b5a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV, DVD player - Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe (Ripon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91650000/91646700/91646673/d157ec43.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Thorpe House's The Hay Barn offers a serene retreat. Discover original features like stained beams and exposed stonework in this lovingly converted cottage with its own walled garden, wood-burning stove, and views of surrounding fields. ## Reviews 9.6 Exceptional ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Washing machine - Free Wi-Fi - Outdoor space - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe Many small streams and becks, with their sources on the low flanks of the Pennines eventually converge to form the River Laver. Here sits Grewelthorpe, a pretty village with a central green, pond and pub. Just outside the village in elevated verdant countryside between the high western hills and the Vale of York is Thorpe House and its associated barns and farm buildings. The Hay Barn is a recent and innovative barn conversion adjacent to the main house with its own walled garden. Entry from the garden is to a stunning, spacious and very well equipped fitted kitchen and dining area with stone flagged floor, beamed ceiling and wood-burning stove on a raised hearth backed by a Victorian fireplace. Off the kitchen is a large, comfortable lounge with beamed ceiling and polished wood floor. Through the lounge is a bedroom with twin beds which views out over surrounding fields towards Kirkby Malzeard. An open pine stairway rises from the kitchen to a small landing serving an interesting double bedroom with a skylight, to watch the night stars, as well as windows to take in the views and a beautiful shower room with large shower and sprinkler, washbasin and toilet. The Hay Barn has been meticulously and lovingly converted with attention to detail and a desire to uphold tradition yet provide modern comfort. The exposure of original features such as stained beams, exposed stonework and natural woodwork embellish the rich character of this unusual home. The cottage stands amid tranquil rolling countryside in the Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty on a working farm with easy access, even on foot, to local villages and their facilities. It is close to Hackfall Wood and The Himalayan Gardens and within a short drive to Masham, Ripon, Pateley Bridge, Bedale, Harrogate and of course the Yorkshire Dales National Park plus a multitude of other renowned holiday attractions. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shower - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room - Wood stove ### Entertainment - DVD player - TV ### Outdoor areas - Garden - Patio ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - Pet friendly ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Iron/ironing board ### Location highlights - In a village ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; 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The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. ### Property is also known as 581203 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C54.17647%2C-1.65423&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=4f4na05op7qoZjq3OmzHrtov_KI=) Ripon, North Yorkshire #### What's nearby - Nidderdale \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park \- 4 min drive \- 1.1 miles - Lightwater Valley Theme Park \- 11 min drive \- 5.0 miles - Fountains Abbey \- 14 min drive \- 10.4 miles - Yorkshire Dales National Park \- 24 min drive \- 17.2 miles #### Getting around - Knaresborough Station - 24 min drive - Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 88 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Studley tearoom - ‬14 min drive - ‪White Bear Hotel - ‬8 min drive - ‪Staveley Arms - ‬13 min drive - ‪Queens Head - ‬4 min drive - ‪Johnny Baghdad's Cafe - ‬8 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe? ### What time is check-in at Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe? ### What time is check-out at Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe? ### Where is Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Country Hideaways | The Hay Barn | Grewelthorpe Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 10 8 - Good 4 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tina B. 21 Sept 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Hay Barn. The kitchen was well equipped and the whole house felt very welcoming. It was ideal for our dog with the enclosed garden and fields for her to explore. The location was quite, but not too isolated with a pub within walking distance and places to visit in abundance. ##### Tina B. Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Anne H. 29 May 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### The Haybarn Great cottage & great location! ##### Anne H. Stayed 7 nights in May 2025 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 13 Jun 2025 #### Relaxing location Our third visit and enjoyed the location and accommodation. Safe garden for our dog and excellent walks around the Barn. Looking forward to visiting again next year. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 24 Nov 2024 #### A Nice Stay Very happy with our stay. Location was excellent. Very happy with our stay. Location was excellent.. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 23 Jun 2025 #### Holiday at the Haybarn. Really enjoyed my holiday at the Haybarn. Very clean comfortable and lovely cottage. In a very peaceful location nice enclosed garden for dog , . Nice views within easy reach of Masham and Ripon. Friendly neighbours. Good food and drink at the Crown in Grewellthorpe, very friendly staff. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 27 Apr 2024 #### Lovely cottage on a working farm. Cosy warm cottage with lovely welcome pack, quiet, excellent for walking and photography, will return. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Sarah Jane R. 31 Aug 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A haven of peace and tranquility A wonderful holiday cottage in a gorgeous part of North Yorkshire with so many fantastic places on the doorstep. This cottage is perfect for furry friends with a lovely safe enclosed garden. ##### Sarah Jane R. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent 31 Jul 2023 #### Excellent location Our second visit to The Hay Barn. Quiet, rural location. Very comfortable and enclosed garden for our spaniel. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Paul G. 11 Jun 2025 #### All good, no issues Nice property, nothing to complain about. Owner was next door and available without bothering us. Perhaps may be missing a trick by not advertising secure bike storage as there is more than enough room in the large kitchen diner to securely store a family’s bikes. ##### Paul G. ### 10/10 Excellent #### Susan T. 2 Jul 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Hay barn Grewelthorpe A beautiful barn in a stunning location, a bit of a shame that the local pub has closed but would definitely recommend ##### Susan T. Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023 This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good #### Anna J. 12 Jan 2025 #### A very cosy stay in snowy conditions! My mother stayed at this cottage for a week with her 2 dogs, and I visited for a few nights too. It was a very well-equipped cottage, and we were impressed with the underfloor heating and efficient stove, which coped well with the sub-zero temperatures. It snowed heavily whilst we were there, which did make the long farm track quite difficult to navigate, but the farmer who owns the cottage was very helpful about clearing the track with his tractor. The cottage is next door to several other houses, so is not as isolated as you might expect. Overall a very comfortable stay and good value for money - thanks for looking after us. ##### Anna J. This review comes from a trusted partner site and has not been verified. ### 8/10 Good 12 Aug 2023 #### Nice place but a bit of tlc would help Overall the property was really good but a couple of things, albeit superficial, could improve it. There were only 2 chairs in the garden, rather than 4 which would have been nice. There was a bench but this was rather rotten and dirty, as was the outdoor washing line. The shower itself was great but the grouting,/silicone was awful, meaning that the whole bathroom looked a bit shabby. Finally at the end of the drive, where the bins were, there was quite a bit of rubbish lying around. This was the first impression of the property and it could easily be tidied up. All sounds like a moan but given it was 4 stars and given what it costs, I think a few improvements could make a big difference. ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [The Park Royal Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Warrington-Hotels-The-Park-Royal.h24462.Hotel-Information) > > [St George's Court Farmhouse B&B](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Hotels-St-Georges-Court-Farmhouse-BB.h45783849.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [The Sawley Arms](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Hotels-The-Sawley-Arms.h38935153.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [Oulton Hall Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Leeds-Hotels-Oulton-Hall-Hotel.h15948.Hotel-Information) > > [Royal Whitby](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Whitby-Hotels-The-Royal-Hotel.h57917040.Hotel-Information) > > [The Old Coach House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Hotels-The-Old-Coach-House.h13172407.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Hilton Garden Inn Silverstone](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Towcester-Hotels-Hilton-Garden-Inn-Silverstone.h48251404.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [Ufford Park Woodbridge Hotel, Golf & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Woodbridge-Hotels-Ufford-Park-Woodbridge-Hotel.h12685.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Grantley Hall](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Hotels-Grantley-Hall.h33376432.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [Radisson Hotel Manchester City Centre, A Verified Net Zero Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Park-Inn-By-Radisson-Manchester-City-Centre.h2601411.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Swinton Park Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Hotels-Swinton-Park-Hotel.h1595430.Hotel-Information) > > [Kings Head Masham by Chef and Brewer Collection](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Hotels-Kings-Head-Masham-By-Greene-King-Inns.h16141203.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [Church Farm Annex](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Ripon-Hotels-Church-Farm-Annex.h31003119.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information) ---