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Terrace/patio
A spacious living room with a red armchair, a green sofa, and a woven ottoman. A large sliding glass door leads to a garden.
A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, a mirror above the bed, a door, and a framed picture on the wall.
A room with a high ceiling, wooden beams, a large window with a view of greenery, a fireplace, and a patterned rug.
A fountain with water jets in a garden area, surrounded by lush greenery and a brick building in the background.

Reviews

10 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 1% of guest reviews in this area
Situated close to a museum, this 4-bedroom vacation home accommodates 8 guests. It offers birdwatching, mountain biking, and fishing nearby. The outdoor areas include a deck and patio. Enjoy tennis and golf on-site. The stay is pet-friendly and features a private chef and games. Visit Sutton Park and Redwood Park Fishing Lakes.

Highlights

  • Family fun awaits
    Top-rated for families.
  • Arcade/game room
    A rare find - fun for all ages with on-site arcade/game room.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Deck or patio

Explore the area

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York, ENG
  • Place, Sutton Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, York Minster
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Shambles
    ‪19 min drive‬

Where you'll sleep

4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳

Welcome to Launde Barn, a stunning 5⭐️ countryside retreat just 20 minutes from the heart of historic York! This beautifully converted barn combines modern comfort with rustic charm — perfect for family getaways, friend reunions, or a relaxing wellness escape.

🛏️ Sleeps 8 Comfortably | 🦽 Wheelchair Accessible | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ideal for All Ages

Step into spacious, stylish interiors where exposed beams, a wood-burning stove, and open-plan living create an inviting social hub. A ground-floor super-king/twin bedroom with accessible bathroom makes it suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

🪵 Key Features:

• 🌿 Private Barrel Sauna + ❄️ Cold Plunge Tub
• 🎱 Mezzanine Games Area with Pool Table
• 🪵 Cosy Log-Burner in Vaulted Sitting Room
• 🍽️ Dining for 8–10 & Fully Equipped Kitchen
• 🌐 Superfast WiFi + Smart TV
• 🧺 Washer/Dryer + Underfloor Heating

Upstairs, enjoy a luxurious master king bedroom with ensuite, a twin/super-king room, a large family bathroom, and a versatile mezzanine with convertible sleeping space and full curtain privacy.

🌳 Outdoor Bliss & Wildlife Moments

Step outside into your private, secure garden with seating for up to 10, a BBQ, and outdoor games. Sip wine on the decking or recharge in the sauna while gazing out across the fields — home to sheep and alpacas! Take a woodland stroll, listen for tawny owls, or spot buzzards and deer as you unwind in nature.

🦉 Highlights Nearby:

• 🍰 5-min walk to Miss Daisy’s Tearoom
• 🥃 Visit the new local gin & whisky distillery
• 🍷 5-min walk to local pub
• 🍝 Dine at the nearby Italian restaurant
• 🏰 Explore Sutton Park, a Georgian stately home

📍 Prime Location for Adventure

Perfectly positioned to explore:

• 🏰 York’s iconic attractions: Minster, Viking Centre, City Walls
• 🏞️ North Yorkshire Moors & Castle Howard
• 🌊 Day trips to Whitby, Scarborough, and more
• 🛍️ Local markets in Easingwold and Stillington

🚌 Easy access to York via local bus (5-min walk). 🚫 Please note: No Saturday check-ins/check-outs.

Whether you're chasing countryside calm, city culture, or a stylish space to celebrate life’s moments, Launde Barn is your perfect home-from-home. ✨

📅 Book your stay now for an unforgettable escape near York!

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
So long as the barn is respected, no large parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 10 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Up to 2 well behaved dogs. There will be a fee
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check sauna is off
Check skylights are shut
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
please no dogs upstairs or in the bedrooms please recycle everything, please sanitise every time you come in from outside the property gates,n
No outside shoes upstairs .

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6958961
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: So long as the barn is respected, no large parties
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

York

Located in York, this holiday home is in a rural area. York Minster and Shambles are notable landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit York Christmas Market. Travelling with kids? Consider The Dutch House and Web Adventure Park. Fishing and swimming offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby.
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Map
York, ENG

What's nearby

  • Sutton Park - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • York Minster - 19 min drive - 18.4 km
  • Shambles - 19 min drive - 18.7 km
  • York City Walls - 20 min drive - 19.4 km
  • York Christmas Market - 20 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Poppleton Station - 21 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Curious Coffee Company - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Fika Room - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Sidings Hotel & Il Treno Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Olive Branch - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪skelton garden centre cafe - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much does it cost to stay at 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳?

As of 26 Sept 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳 on 11 Oct 2026 start from AU$1,852, 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 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳 located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Redwood Park Fishing Lakes, The Dutch House, and Howardian Hills. Easingwold Golf Club and Church of St. Helen & the Holy Cross are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 129 out of 130 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 130 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 130 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 130 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful setting, lovely location. Nicely furnished well equipped converted barn. Bedroom 4 is open to the lounge though (privacy provided by curtains) so may not suit all large groups
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Hi Angela I'm so glad you enjoyed the Launde Barn. the window has a great view of the outside and was a place that the hay was kept . (the hayloft.) this is left to give integrity to the Barns former life. Although the curtain across is not a wall , they are thick and do give complete privacy, this is why we call it the mezzanine which is described in the details. But thank you for your feed back. kind regards Cyntra
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful property.Wonderful host.Unfortunate that during the heatwave it was very uncomfortable as there were no fans.I would definitely visit again perhaps earlier or later in the year.Very child friendly with lots of games and things to entertain them.They loved the sheep and alpaca.
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Hi Anne i am so sorry that you were hot during the uncomfortable and unusual heat wave, its not something that we have been used to. we always recommend keeping the blinds down and windows shut in the daytime. you obviously missed the small fan in the utility room, we would have definitely produced more if this had been bought to our attention as we were only next door could have purchased more fans for you. we do now have 3 standing fans
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I loved the farm, the rooms were very clean and the host was definitely the cherry on top, so helpful and kind.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This was among the best places we have stayed, and would highly recommend. We will be back again with the family. Thank you for sharing your home, and pets.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely accomodation. Brilliant for getaways with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is a fabulous property. Lovely location, fantastic and very helpful hostess, really comfortable and spacious. Our group of 5 loved the outdoor spaces and the sauna and cold plunge. Cyntra could not have been more welcoming and helpful. Cannot recommend Launde Barn enough - a super place to relax and recharge and close to great places to visit. Lisa & John
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Beautiful place, and location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location. Beautiful accommodation.Excellent communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic home, everything you could wish for to make your holiday special. Host very welcoming and even put a balloon up for my granddaughter. Would definitely recommend. Hopefully we will return.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Mar 2026
Lynne thank you so much for your review I’m so glad your Grandaughter enjoyed the ballon and you had a great time celebrating we’d love to welcome you back
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

York stay

Superb accommodation, the hosts were helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good

Fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous Yorkshire barn

A beautiful property and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An amazing stay!

We had a short three nights stay, what a great break, super for us as a family, and really well set up for dogs too! Everything as advertised and a lovely secluded spot. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 30 June 2024
really lovely meeting you all and so clad you had such a good break at laund Barn. Thankyou for booking. wed love to see you again, Cyntra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Brilliant stay, perfect location for us. Wonderful helpful hosts .fantastic spotless accommodation and the sheep and Alpaca were an added bonus
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay!

Great visit with family! The property was beautiful, very clean with lots of little details, lots of games, kitchen full of equipment and a lovely setting. Really easy to check in and out and the hosts were really friendly and very responsive. Would definitely recommend a visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Kitchen was beautiful. We really appreciated the home baked lemon loaf cake that was waiting for us on arrival. The expresso machine was great but would’ve appreciated instructions and only enough expresso powder for one cup - had to go buy more immediately.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Jan 2026
Dear Mike thank you so much for your great review. Im so glad you had a fab stay. Im so sorry that you didn’t find the instructions which were in the draw under the machine, but understand the oven cloth. I have put this on top now. Also sorry about the lack of coffee, as i write in my note if you had messaged the house we would have rectified this for you . My opologies for any inconvenience . But i do appreciate your feed back thankyou , regards Cyntra
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Perfect to get the bus into York or see the surrounding small towns and villages. Very well equipped property with fun for all ages Some parts could do with a more thorough cleaning eg kitchen drawers Excellent place for a family weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful reclaimed barn on a farm in Yorkshire 8 miles from York

What a great house! Everything we needed for 3 days in Yorkshire. Sheep and Alpaca at the farm, a sauna in the evenings with a cold plunge. We cooked, visited and relaxed in this lovely house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Aug 2026
Im so glad that you enjoyed the Barn so much
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

The perfect place to celebrate a significant birthday! The barn had everything we needed. Access to the woodland and use of the sauna gave us added space to relax and enjoy. We loved it! Thanks to Cyntra who is the perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Proper 5-star !!

We had a really great time, the barn is fantastic. Definelty a place we would love to go back too. Cyntra made sure our booking was super easy and everything was ready for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Escape

Beautifully maintained property in easy to-reach rural location, close enough to York to pop in and enjoy, and far enough from the hustle and bustle of day to day life to relax and enjoy time with friends. Everything we needed for an enjoyable stay provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Weejend

We felt that the property more than met our expectations. Lovely lounge area, well-equipped kitchen, extremely comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. We enjoyed the outside eating area and we hired a hot tub, which we loved. Would certainly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 July 2024
Thank you so much for your review I’m so glad you enjoyed the new deck area and were comfortable. It was lovely to meet you all .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful accommodation

We spent five days in the property which was extremely spacious for five adults. Everything was perfect in a lovely relaxing setting within easy reach of York and the beautiful countryside. Facilities were excellent with everything you could possibly need. The local pub was friendly with very good food and a lovely atmosphere. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Sept 2021
it was so lovely to meet you and we are so glad that you enjoyed the relaxing space of Launde Barn and our local Pub. thank you for your review and we would love to welcome you back anytime.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful in every way!

We loved our time at the barn and found it child friendly for our young children. The property grounds are truly beautiful. Cyntra and Marcus were so welcoming and very accommodating! Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 June 2024
Dear Lydia Thank you for your review it was lovely to meet you and I’m so glad you and your lovely children enjoyed the space any the Barn . Hope your journey home was good . Maybe we’ll see you again ! Kind regards Cyntra
Archival

10/10 Excellent

North Yorkshire Bliss

The property was lovely. All of the rooms had beautiful furnishing and comfortable beds. We were also impressed by how clean and organized everything was. The owner was very helpful and responsive to any question we had. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy day trips to Castle Howard, Sutton Bank Preserve and York.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2020
We are so glad that you so enjoyed your stay at the Barn and that you were able to explore so much in the area. Thank you so much for your lovely review and we do hope that we will see you again at the Barn.

About the host

Hosted by Mrs Cyntra Hinde

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Marcus and Cyntra Hinde. We have lived here for 10 years and have worked hard to create a warm an inviting environment for family friends and guests. We have two children at university, cocker spaniels and an array of sheep and chickens and two Alpacas who are mother and son.

Why they chose this property

We love the privacy and feeling of space we get around here and, whilst being rural, we are right on the edge of the village which includes a great village pub and and a fabulous Italian restaurant. The pub is a short stroll away and we have easy access into York by bus or car.
We developed the barn in 2016/17 and it is located behind the main farm house. It is very private and is not overlooked in any way , it looks over two paddocks containing all our rescue animals. The 7 acre wood was planted 15 years ago and is a great place to stroll in the morning or evening. You may even see one of the three deer, or a badger or owls that seem to like staying at night. You may also see buzzards in action.

What makes this property unique

The luxury of a new Barn conversion in a rural setting, with the benefits of loads of space to view the wildlife and the birds. but with easy access to the beautiful city of York. Launde Barn is very peaceful without feeling or being totally cut off.

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