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THE GRANARY, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Thirsk
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 2 bathrooms Sleeps 6 130 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Thirsk, North York Moors & Coast
- Sutton Bank National Park Centre4 min drive
- World of James Herriot7 min drive
- Rievaulx Abbey20 min drive
- Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)54 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
2 bathrooms
Bathroom
Bathtub · Shower only
Bathroom
Bathtub · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
THE GRANARY, family friendly, character holiday cottage in Thirsk
This semi-detached barn conversion situated near Thirsk sleeps six people in three bedrooms.
The Granary is a semi-detached barn conversion on a working livestock farm, situated on the edge of the village of Sutton-Under-Whitestonecliffe, four miles from Thirsk. This cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, consisting of one ground floor double, another double on the first floor and a twin. The cottage also has a ground floor shower room, a bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and an enclosed, communal gravelled courtyard with furniture. The Granary is a lovely family-friendly holiday home and there are plenty of things to see and do in the area, including walks, market towns and wonderful countryside that lies within the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks.
Amenities: Eco central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed, communal gravelled courtyard with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 10 mins walk.
Region: The North York Moors National Park covers 554 square miles, with landscape ranging from heather-clad moorland and deep secluded dales, to the cliffs and coves of the magnificent coastline making it a haven for walkers.
Town: The town of Thirsk is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North York Moors National Park to the east. The town offers a quaint market place, Georgian buildings, a Norman church, shops, pubs, restaurants, a cinema, a leisure centre and the World of James Herriott Museum.
The Granary is a semi-detached barn conversion on a working livestock farm, situated on the edge of the village of Sutton-Under-Whitestonecliffe, four miles from Thirsk. This cottage sleeps six people in three bedrooms, consisting of one ground floor double, another double on the first floor and a twin. The cottage also has a ground floor shower room, a bathroom and an open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Outside there is off road parking for two cars and an enclosed, communal gravelled courtyard with furniture. The Granary is a lovely family-friendly holiday home and there are plenty of things to see and do in the area, including walks, market towns and wonderful countryside that lies within the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors National Parks.
Amenities: Eco central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed, communal gravelled courtyard with furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 10 mins walk.
Region: The North York Moors National Park covers 554 square miles, with landscape ranging from heather-clad moorland and deep secluded dales, to the cliffs and coves of the magnificent coastline making it a haven for walkers.
Town: The town of Thirsk is the gateway to the Yorkshire Dales National Park to the west and the North York Moors National Park to the east. The town offers a quaint market place, Georgian buildings, a Norman church, shops, pubs, restaurants, a cinema, a leisure centre and the World of James Herriott Museum.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
About the area
Thirsk
Thirsk is home to this cottage. Zillah Bell Gallery and Thirsk Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Shandy Hall and Rievaulx Abbey. Thirsk Birds of Prey Centre and Romanby Park are also worth visiting.
Thirsk, North York Moors & Coast
What's nearby
- Sutton Bank National Park Centre - 4 min drive - 4.6 km
- World of James Herriot - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
- Thirsk Museum - 7 min drive - 7.8 km
- Byland Abbey - 16 min drive - 14.9 km
- Rievaulx Abbey - 20 min drive - 13.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Greyhound - 6 min drive
- McDonald's - 8 min drive
- Yorks of Thirsk - 7 min drive
- The Three Tuns (Wetherspoon) - 7 min drive
- The Black Swan - 12 min drive
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Reviews
31 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michelle H.
4 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Granary cottage
Michelle H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
JULIAN S.
16 Mar 2020
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant Yorkshire Getaway at Waterhall Farm.
JULIAN S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020
About the host
Hosted by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x ground floor double, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, basin and WC. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC. Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area. Shared external utility.
What makes this property unique
Eco central heating. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer in utility, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Off road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed, communal gravelled courtyard with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 4 miles, pub 1.9 miles.
The minimum length of stay at this property is three nights
The minimum length of stay at this property is three nights
Languages:
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