Guests say
The Old Granary is a stunning and well-equipped holiday cottage with a beautiful garden and hot tub, appreciated by both adults and children. Guests have praised the property's maintenance and the owner's helpful communication. While there was an unfortunate incident with an infestation, the overall experience remains highly regarded, with the property's charm and amenities often highlighted.
There is insufficient information to assess cleanliness as the reviews do not directly comment on this aspect.
The reviews do not provide specific details about the location, so it is not possible to give an accurate score.
The property is generally considered comfortable, though one review mentioned a small double bedroom on the top floor, suggesting a slight deduction for comfort in that area.
Facilities are highly praised, especially the garden and hot tub. However, a problem with the hot tub heating and an infestation issue indicate some room for improvement in maintenance.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate the level of thoughtfulness, so this score cannot be determined.
About this property
Kirk Smeaton 3 miles. This stunning, detached home is positioned in the quiet village of Womersley in North Yorkshire. The Old Granary enjoys extensive grounds and an enclosed garden with a hot tub for a relaxing soak, ideal for a group getaway of ten. Be greeted by ample off-road parking before entering the stone-fronted property, where you will find the beautiful open-plan living space. The sleek kitchen hosts an electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, a breakfast bar, and an elegant dining table to enjoy mealtimes together. There is a grand piano for the musicians of the group and plush sofas for some downtime, so why not flicker through the Smart TV with Netflix. Venture outside onto the decked garden, where you can unwind on the furniture and admire the twinkling lights or melt your worries in the hot tub. As the evening winds to an end, retire inside and head upstairs to the first floor, where you can choose between a super-king-size with an en-suite and walk-in wardrobe, a king-size with an en-suite, a family room with bunk, and a bathroom to prepare for bed. The second floor offers two double bedrooms, so why not climb into bed and open up a book to relish your peaceful setting? Awaken with a steaming cup of coffee in the garden in the morning sunshine as plans are made for the day ahead. For a scenic walk, visit Brockadale Nature Reserve to discover a plethora of wildlife, or to learn about donkeys, venture to The Wonkey Donkey. The Blue Lagoon Diving & Leisure is just on the outskirts of Womersley, a 32-acre open water site for an unforgettable adventure, whilst a scenic walk or cycle takes you to The Tea Barn for tea and cake. All your amenities can be found in the semi-rural village of Kirk Smeaton, where you can treat yourself to a hearty meal at The Shoulder of Mutton and pick up the essentials from the Post Office. Xscape and the Junction 32 shopping outlet is the perfect place to enjoy a day out for the whole family and is just a short drive away which offers a range of entertainments and activities including skiing, snowboarding, sledging, climbing, arcades, bowling, and a cinema, along with a range of popular shops and restaurants. Alternatively, spend a day exploring Yorkshire Wildlife Park with walking safaris through lion reserves, along with a range of exotic animals to admire including seeing the only polar bears in the UK. For a gorgeous stay in North Yorkshire, choose The Old Granary.
Kirk Smeaton, a semi-rural community in North Yorkshire, is the county's most southerly village. Brockadale Nature Reserve, an untouched area with a diversity of fauna and a river for calm walks, is located nearby. The Shoulder of Mutton has a beer garden where you may enjoy home-cooked meals and a cold beverage, while a classic Post Office has everything you need for a self-catered stay. Outside of the hamlet, there's Hemsworth Water Park for a splash, Diggerland Yorkshire for interesting rides, and The Wonkey Donkey to learn everything there is to know about donkeys.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Five bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, double basin and WC and access to Juliet balcony, 1 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x second-floor double, 1 x family room with bunk.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
1 x cloakroom and a coat cupboard.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
3 x Smart TV with Netflix and 2 with Alexa built-in, WiFi, Bluetooth mirror.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 5 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with 3/4 acre of lawn, park & Wendy house.
Courtyard with decked area and hot tub,.
Outhouse for bikes & wellies.
Two small pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2.8 miles.
Note: No stag, hen or similar parties
Nearby points of interest
- South Yorkshire Aircraft Museum
- Pugneys Country Park
Reviews (5)
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Sally
Would definitely recommend :)
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Tracey
Gorgeous house and garden with all the facilities you could possibly need. Owner was extremely welcoming, friendly and helpful and was in regular contact to ensure everything was ok. Beautiful courtyard area with hot tub which was put to good use by the whole family. Only criticism would be that one of the double bedrooms on top floor was extremely small. We had a great stay and would definitely recommend the Old Granary
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Michael
100's and 100's of them on all upper floors where two bedrooms are, full evidence was supplied and the property owners son visited the home to confirm how bad it was. I have contacted both Sykes and the property owner for a partial refund and was informed that no compensation would be paid, despite me paying £4k for a 3 night stay. Later this week I will be placing a chargeback via my bank for the full £4k and I would recommend anyone else in the same situation does this too, all I have asked for is a £500 partial refund which I felt was very reasonable under the circumstances. Once the charge back is made and I have received the full £4k refund Sykes or the property owner (Not sure who loses out) can take me to court if they wish to fight this further, silly that they have forced me to do this as this could have been resolved with a £500 partial refund.