Snaptrip says
Melsome Barn is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and stunning location. Guests appreciate the welcoming hosts, Hazel and Charlie, and the thoughtful touches such as welcome provisions. The property offers a peaceful atmosphere with beautiful scenery and is well-equipped for a perfect stay. Despite an isolated complaint about the booking company, the barn itself receives glowing recommendations.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property is consistently described as spotlessly clean and well-maintained, with numerous guests highlighting the cleanliness as a key feature of their stay.
The location is praised for its peacefulness, beautiful scenery, and proximity to local amenities and attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the Yorkshire Dales.
Guests find the barn very comfortable, with special mentions of a comfortable bed, spacious rooms, and a cosy atmosphere enhanced by a log fire.
The barn is well-equipped with modern facilities and everything needed for a stay. Guests are satisfied with the amenities provided, including the kitchen equipment and the overall maintenance of the property.
The hosts are commended for their thoughtfulness, with guests mentioning welcome gifts such as wine, cakes, and fresh eggs. It is noted that these kind gestures contribute to the overall experience, though such gifts are subject to the hosts' discretion and may not be guaranteed.
About this property
This spacious first floor conversion of a detached stone-built barn is located in the grounds of the owner’s farmhouse on the outskirts of Settle, just over a mile from this ever-popular old market town. Set amongst Dales countryside, this is a first-class holiday home to really get away from it all. Recently fully restored using much imagination and design flair, the existing owners have gone to great lengths to ensure that Melsome provides stylish and modern accommodation for all their guests. Enter the retreat via an external stone-built staircase and balcony area into the central hallway. The main living area is a real delight with a marvellous open-plan design. The bespoke corner kitchen is well-equipped and there is a central breakfast bar which serves as a dining area. The lovely sitting room boasts a warm and cosy woodburning stove, a great place to be on a cold winter's night, snuggling up in front of the fire with a warm drink and a good book. The spacious master bedroom features a super king-size double bed, fabulous A-framed beams and lovely views of the surrounding countryside including the herd of sheep grazing in the adjoining field. Add to this luxurious mix a modern shower room with walk-in power shower and all the ingredients are there for a superb Yorkshire Dales holiday. Guests can sit on the balcony and enjoy views out towards the limestone fells and maybe catch the odd steam train going past. With a myriad of paths, lanes and bridleways from the doorstep, guests can experience walking and cycling through some of the most scenic countryside in the Yorkshire Dales, whilst for the more experienced and energetic guests there is of course the famous Three Peaks challenge. The Settle Loop is a bridleway which can be walked, cycled or enjoyed on horseback. For those less inclined towards the great outdoors, there are many sightseeing activities in the area. Visit the Trough of Bowland, an AONB, or head into the heart of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. A first class holiday home for two. Note: This property can be booked with the lower floor.
Settle is a popular market town situated at the south west rim of the Yorkshire Dales National Park. The market day in Settle is held on a Tuesday and the town has shops, restaurants, pubs and a public swimming pool. The famous Settle-Carlisle Railway crosses some of the most inspiring upland scenery in the country and the natural attractions of Malham Cove and Gordale Scar are well worth exploring. Also within driving distance is the nearby towns of Skipton and Malham.
Accommodation
All first floor: One bedroom: 1 x super king-size double.
Shower room with walk in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, breakfast bar, sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV with Freeview and Netflix, WiFi, small selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Small balcony area with furniture.
Bike storage available.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1 mile, pub 4 minutes walk.
Please note: Arrival days to this property can only be accepted on a Friday Or Monday.
Nearby points of interest
- Gordale Scar
- Forest of Bowland
- Clitheroe Castle and Museum
- Skipton Castle
Reviews (79)
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Martyn
Hazel and Charlie are such lovely hosts and are on hand, though not obtrusively so, should you require anything. Plenty of room for your car, the barn is mahoosive it certainly has the biggest bedroom Iâve ever seen complimented by a very comfortable bed, a beautiful bathroom, superb kitchen with everything youâd need and the recliners are the dogs danglies! Waking up in the morning with a cuppa sitting outside with the chickens gently clucking away is about as relaxing as you can get, pop your head over the wall and the Alpacas might come to visit. The surrounding area makes you feel as if youâre in the heart of the countryside but a plethora of stunning Yorkshire villages are within an easy 10-minute drive. This is a 15 out of 10 property and Iâd eat my hat if you didnât like it! P.S. Oh and thereâs always âTreat Tuesdayâ to look forward to!
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Peter
the apartment is just so lovely its just the best⦠so big and spacious, so comfy, we would so recommend you going thereâ¦you would be spoiled â¦by every thingâ¦10 out of 10â¦
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David
Hazel & Charlie brilliant hosts. Melsome Barn perfect home from home, did not want to leave at the end of our stay. Nice cake surprise mid week. We will be back.