4 Star Tastefully Renovated, Spacious Barn Conversion, Sleeps 2, Dog Friendly
Coachman’s loft is a delightfully spacious first floor conversion of a stone barn dating back over 250 years, situated off the main street in the heart of West Witton in the lee of Penhill. It is a Visit England 4 Star Property which comprises a double bedroom with a king size bed, a living area including a kitchen and dining area, and a shower room. Parking is on the adjacent quiet road off the main street. The property is dog friendly.
The Barn is located within the owners’ property which is entered from the well-kept cottage style garden and patio area. Guests are welcome to use the garden, seating and the Summer House which is heated and has lighting. There is also space for a summer evening barbeque. Tastefully renovated the barn conversion offers outstanding accommodation with high quality furnishings and “home from home” facilities. The property is heated throughout by thermostatically controlled modern electric heaters. The entrance door leads to a hall/lobby area for coats and muddy boots and the accommodation is accessed by wooden and stone stairs. The cosy open plan living area features a sitting area, dining area, a breakfast bar and a well equipped kitchen. Across the landing past the shower room and toilet is the large double bedroom. There is a king size bed with a comfy mattress and plenty of cupboard and drawer space. G
Coachmans Loft at a Glance
◦Sleeps two ◦Double bedroom - King Size Bed ◦Shower room ◦Romantic, quirky stone built barn ◦Cosy open plan living area ◦Traditional well equipped kitchen ◦Electric heating with gas stove ◦Off main street overlooking the village. ◦Spacious accommodation ◦Charm & character barn ◦Good village pub and restaurant ◦Shop and tearoom ◦Ideal base for walking or touring ◦Surrounded by beautiful countryside ◦About 4 miles from the market town of Leyburn ◦Truly a get away from it all ◦Peaceful and romantic setting ◦Rural village retreat ◦Bed linen and towels provided ◦Wi Fi connection
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About the area
West Witton
Located in Leyburn, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Middleham Castle and Constable Burton Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include The Forbidden Corner and Leyburn Station. Jervaulx Abbey and Finghall Lane Station are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain climbing and cycling.
Yorkshire Dales National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Wensleydale - 1 min drive - 1.7 km
The Forbidden Corner - 5 min drive - 6.3 km
Aysgarth Falls - 7 min drive - 7.9 km
Middleham Castle - 8 min drive - 10.8 km
Getting around
Garsdale Station - 25 min drive
Durham (MME-Teesside Intl.) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
The Golden Lion, Leyburn - 5 min drive
The Blue Lion - 8 min drive
The Posthorn - 5 min drive
Street Head Inn - 7 min drive
The Falls - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 4 Star Tastefully Renovated, Spacious Barn Conversion, Sleeps 2, Dog Friendly pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 4 Star Tastefully Renovated, Spacious Barn Conversion, Sleeps 2, Dog Friendly?
As of 12 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 4 Star Tastefully Renovated, Spacious Barn Conversion, Sleeps 2, Dog Friendly on 10 Oct 2026 start from AU$206, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 4 Star Tastefully Renovated, Spacious Barn Conversion, Sleeps 2, Dog Friendly?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at 4 Star Tastefully Renovated, Spacious Barn Conversion, Sleeps 2, Dog Friendly?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 4 Star Tastefully Renovated, Spacious Barn Conversion, Sleeps 2, Dog Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 4 Star Tastefully Renovated, Spacious Barn Conversion, Sleeps 2, Dog Friendly located?
Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Wensleydale and within 6 miles (10 km) of Yorkshire Dales National Park and Aysgarth Falls. The Forbidden Corner and Leyburn Station are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
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Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
We felt very well in this very well furnished holiday domicil. All what we needed was there. A special thank you to the owmners Coral and Steve for different signs of kindness. They where helpful if neccessary and gave us lots of ideas of interesting places to explore. Erika & Manfred
Erika A.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Aug 2025
Thanks for your generous comments and we are very pleased you enjoyed the Loft and surrounding area. Thank you for leaving the accommodation so clean and tidy.
Best Wishes
Carol and Steve
A perfect place to relax after a busy festive week. Thank you Carol and Steve for the warm welcome. It is our second visit to this property and highly recommend it.
Tina M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2024
Thanks Tina and Mike very much for your kind comments. You are welcome back anytime.
Best Wishes Carol and Steve
We had a lovey stay at this warm and comfortable home from home. The home is close to so many attractions, a car is a must . Carol and Steve could not been more friendly or more informative. Lots of information available. The local pub the Fox and beer garden is great. And the Wensleydale Heifer is a must do treat for a meal. It is expensive but we’ll worth
Attractive, well planned and clean accommodation with walking direct from the door. A great village pub is also a bonus for cosy fires and evening food. Thank you.
Cordelia R.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2021
Thank you for you review Cordelia. We're please you enjoyed your stay with us and your time in the Fox.
Regards, Carol and Steve
Our son ended up staying here for the wedding locally that we couldn't make it to. The owners made him feel very welcome and he had a very good stay here.
Wood definitley recommend.
Regards
Richard and Maggie
richard t.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2022
Hi Richard , thank you for your kind words. We we enjoyed meeting and chatting to Nathan and his friends.
Best Wishes
Carol and Steve
The loft apartment was very clean, bright and comfortable, with beautiful garden, nicely decorated spacious rooms, warm shower, good wifi. good climate control system.
It was in a small village centrally located in the Dales National Park, within walking distance to a pub and grocery market.
The hosts were very friendly and informative and left lots of brochures for things to see in the area. Everyone we met in the area was friendly and kind.
This was a perfect place for our stay in the Dales.
Barbara R.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Hi Barbara and Gene, thank you for your generous comments. We were pleased you enjoyed your stay and that you were able to get to see some of the glorious Dales. Next time please stay for longer.
Best Wishes, Carol and Steve
We spent 2 weeks in Carol and Steve's Coachman's Loft, and it exceeded all of our expectations! Everything was perfectly clean and tastefully decorated. The shared garden space was lovely in July, with gorgeous flowers and benches to sit and enjoy them. Carol and Steve were more like friendly neighbors that hosts, although they did provide plenty of helpful information about local sights and eateries. We would return with hesitation.
Twylla A.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2022
Hi Twylla and Drew, thanks you for your kind words. We enjoyed your company and were pleased you had great weather to explore the Dales. We'll let you know if we plan to visit the northeast US states.
Best Wishes, Carol and Steve
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Dilys H.
18 Aug 2018
Lovely clean and comfortable accommodation on the east of the Yorkshire Dales. D&D.
On our arrival we were welcomed by Carol & Steve with a cup of tea and a slice of delicious apple crumble cake. The Coachman’s Loft is very comfortable and is conveniently placed for exploring the east side of the lovely Yorkshire Dales. We enjoyed visiting Hawes again and it’s attractions and our first ride on the Wensleydale Railway when we had time in between trains to see Bedale. Aysgarth falls is another beauty spot well worth a visit. The walk from Leyburn along Leyburn Shawl among the trees with its reward of glorious views of Wensleydale and round by Bolton Hall and Wensley is a must for those who like walking. The choice of many excellent places to eat out within a short walk or drive is amazing. We enjoyed breakfasts at Berrys farm shop and cafe in the next village and a delicious meal at the Wensleydale Heifer. The Street Head pub also do excellent food. There were many more we could have tried had we had the time! All combined made our stay a relaxing week away.
Dilys H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thank you Dilys and David for taking the time to write your review and such a lovely one too. You certainly got around the area a lot didn't you? We hope to see you back here again at some point. All the best from both of us.
Steve and Carol
My husband and I just returned from a week in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales. Coachman's Loft in the town of West Witton was a perfect location for us to talk long walks in the magnificent countryside. Semer Water, Asygarth Falls and Hardraw Force are all close by and not to be missed. The Loft was spotlessly clean and spacious for the two of us. We really appreciated the large king size bed and roomy sitting/living area. The small kitchen had everything needed to prepare meals.
The loft overlooks a beautiful garden and a cute sun house is available for guests to use. Carol and Steve were great hosts providing us with lots useful information about the local area and a good selection of maps and walking guides. We appreciated the tea and cake upon our arrival and the lovely bouquet of tulips (in honor of our 50th anniversary) -thanks so much! Be sure to enjoy Sunday Lunch at the Fox & Hounds pub and for a special occasion the excellent food at the 5 star Wensleydale Hefer both within walking distance of the Loft. We highly recommend the Coachman's Loft and would definitely come again!
Andrea S.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 6 June 2023
Randi and Andi, thank you so much for your very generous review. We are so pleased you enjoyed your visit and found the Loft to your liking. We hope your journey home to Texas was uneventful and stress free. Best Wishes Carol and Steve
The property is located in a village yet despite this there is not a sound at night to awaken a light sleeper . Very well located for walks and visits to some of Yorkshire’s most impressive areas .
Sweet, cosy, spotlessly clean flat with exceptionally welcoming hosts. The traditional Yorkshire fruit cake and Wensleydale cheese combo they greeted us with was scrumptious. Also really thoughtful additions, like kitchen dispensables, provided.
Susan K.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Oct 2021
Hi Susan
Thank you for your kind words and we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us in the Dales. You're welcome back anytime
Best Wishes Carol and Steve
Beautiful, quiet, clean and well maintained property- exactly as described and shown on website. Lovely, helpful but discrete hosts Carol and Steve who greeted us with a welcoming pot of tea and delicious home made cake. The area is perfect for walkers and cyclists and well placed for good restaurants, pubs and cafes too.
We had an amazing time. Carol and Steve were brilliant hosts and gave us a very warm welcome with some gorgeous cake!! We’d recommend the weekly sheepdog demo near Hawes which happens at 18:30 every Thursday - just for a little taste of the dales!! The loft was the perfect base for us, really comfortable and well equipped. Would definitely stay again. Thank you!
Louise R.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Aug 2021
Thank you for your lovely review, Louise and Lewis. Glad that you enjoyed the sheepdog trials. Thank you for coming to stay at Coachman's Loft, it was good to meet you both. Hope to see you here again
Everything about our holiday stay was great from the really warm welcome, from Steve and Carol to the comfy and cosy loft. It was a great space, freshly decorated and spotlessly clean.
Mandy C.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 5 May 2021
Hi Nick and Mandy, thank you for you generous comments and we are pleased the weather held up for you to explore the magic of Wensleydale.
Thanks also for leaving the Loft in such a clean and tidy condition.
Best Wishes, Carol and Steve
Steve and carol were brilliant and the accomodation is really comfortable.
They were avaiable if needed but left us to it the rest of the time
Would definately reccomend this property
MARTIN B.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Nov 2020
Thank you Martin. I hope Siobhan's birthday treat arrived eventually? We look forward to your next visit
Had a fabulous week at the Loft, the weather was perfect and it was so lovely to sit in the garden to watch the sun rise and set.
It was a good base for walks and cycling and we eat at both The Fox and Hounds Inn and Wensleydale Inn - quite different but both very delicious.
sandy l.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Oct 2020
Thank you for your very nice review, Sandy. You were very lucky with the weather and so glad that you enjoyed sitting in our garden. We hope to see you back here again before too long
Steve and Carole were great hosts, always available if you needed help but also gave you privacy.
The Loft was spacious, clean and had everything you need for a holiday let.
An ideal base for exploring the Dales, we will definitely stay here again and I can recommend this property with confidence.
Trevor D.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Oct 2020
Hi Trev and Debbie,
Thanks for your review of your stay we appreciate it and pleased you enjoyed your stay. We think you said you ticked off most things. Thanks for leaving the Loft in a spotless condition - it shows you care.
Best Wishes
Caroland Steve
Excellent property perfect location. Hosts could not have been more helpful and accommodating. The property was perfect and the bed to die for . The local pub a short walk away and a great place to relax at the end of the day . Would definitely stay here again
Verified traveller
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Thank you your kind review we enjoyed having you both as guests and hope to see you at some point in the future.
Carol and Steve
Loved our stay here. Immaculately clean, all the facilities you need and big comfy bed. We especially appreciated the folder of walks and did several. Carol and Steve really decent people and great hosts.
A lovely, well equipped, property with a nice sunny garden and lots of good walking from the doorstep. The owners were there to meet us on arrival and were very friendly and helpful. Check in is later and Departure earlier due to the owners following the COVID Guidelines, this was not an issue as it is good to know the care that is being taken. Really enjoyed our stay and would definitely go back.
Lovely cozy apartment in the village of West Witton. Ideal for two people though there is a bed settee in the lounge as well.
Nice size bedroom with what for us was a lovely comfy bed. The apartment was spotlessly clean when we arrived and we found nothing wanting during our visit.
Ideal base for exploring wether walking, cycling or in our case motorcycling, shame the weather wasn’t a bit kinder!
Hosts Carol and Steve live across the yard and are usually about if you have and queries or require information on the local area.
Carol presented us with a lovely piece of cake each on arrival which was a nice touch.
There are two pubs in walking distance. The Fox and Hounds being closest, a traditional real ale pub which also does food.
A little further up the road lies the Wensleydale Heifer. A gastropub with accommodation. More expensive than the Fox and Hounds but really good service and menu. We really enjoyed it there.
So, nothing not to like about the Coachmans Loft, wether for a short stay or longer.
Andy T.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Apr 2020
Thanks for your kind and generous comments Andy. We're pleased you both enjoyed your time with us and were comfortable. Sorry about the weather which could have been better. Best Wishes Carol and Steve
About the host
Hosted by Carol or Steve Grieve
Steve and Carol have lived in West Witton for 20 years having fallen in love with Wensleydale whilst living previously in County Durham. Steve and Carol are both now retired.
Why they chose this property
Wonderful scenery on our doorstep. Fabulous walks and plenty of cafes and pubs to call in to rest and re-energise.
What makes this property unique
Homely, comfortable and relaxing with owners who can advise you where to go and what to do to make the most of your time in Wensleydale.