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Maran

Sinderby, near Thirsk, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Romantic
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • One of four spacious converted barns set on working organic farm within a lovely Yorkshire village
  • Beautiful spacious property featuring exposed beams, high ceilings and luxury fixtures and fittings
  • Private hot tub, piano and wood burner make it a lovely space for entertaining
Property code: OC-48116

One of four cottages in the same location, this spacious family retreat features high ceilings, luxury fixtures and fittings, a hot tub and plenty of charm – a wonderful base from which to explore the surrounding Yorkshire countryside. The property is located on Sinderby village green, within 12 miles of the edge of the Yorkshire Dales and the North York Moors, making it a top spot for walkers, cyclists and nature lovers. Tour the picturesque towns of Masham, Ripon, Thirsk and Bedale, all within 10 miles. The cities of York (31 miles) and Harrogate (20 miles) make for great day trips, providing an abundance of attractions to appeal to all ages. Families will enjoy the nearby attractions of Lightwater Valley (8.5 miles), Monk Park Farm (9.5 miles) and the World of James Herriot (7 miles).

Enter this semi-detached converted barn into the spacious open plan living area with space to leave coats and boots at the door. Neutral decor, soft lighting and stone flooring throughout make this a welcoming space to cook up a meal in the sleek kitchen to enjoy at the large wooden dining table with bench seating. Those not involved in the cooking can keep the chefs company on the comfortable sofa or armchairs, perhaps with a film on the Smart TV. In the evenings, retire to the lounge while the musician of the family strikes up a tune on the piano, or pop a film on the Smart TV as you relax in front of the wood burner. Underfloor heating makes it extra cosy. Patio doors lead to the garden, bringing the outside in on warm days. Upstairs, two large en-suite bedrooms with Juliet balconies and Smart TVs are lovely spaces to unwind after long days out.

Outside, enjoy a soak in the private hot tub on the enclosed patio, and fire up the BBQ which can be provided on request to dine al fresco. Enjoy a walk through the owners’ farmland on a designated route and help yourself to eggs from the hen pen.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin on request), 1 king-size
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite with bath, shower and WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC
  • Range electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV/DVD in lounge, Smart TVs in kitchen diner and both bedrooms
  • Garden with enclosed patio area, garden furniture and BBQ can be provided
  • Private hot tub on patio Private parking for 1 car with additional roadside parking
  • Piano in lounge
  • Shop 3 miles and pub 1 mile
  • This property can be booked alongside other properties that sleep up to 24 guests. Please contact us for details.
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rachel Stowe

This property is personally managed by Rachel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 29 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Geraldine 6th June 2026

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We'd really like to congratulate the owners on providing a wonderful experience for their guests. The cottage is beautiful, spotlessly clean, extremely well equipped and we were very impressed when we first arrived. Parking is great, as is the EV charging facility. The cottage is much larger than we expected for a 2 bed so plenty of room for evRead moreeryone. Pricing is very reasonable for what I'd suggest is a luxury standard. The lemon drizzle cake and welcome pack is amazing and the hot tub was brilliant. And the flowers - inside and out - were beautiful. It's a complex of 4 cottages in a small village not far from the A1 and very well placed for the Dales, York, Harrogate, Thirsk, even the coast is only an hour away (Saltburn). Such attention to detail from the owners, they were always around ready to help with anything the guests needed but not obtrusively. Near the cottages is a games barn to keep the little ones amused, and the hens who provided fresh eggs daily! I can thoroughly recommend this property for a comfortable and relaxing stay. Well done and thank you to Jim and Phil, we had a wonderful week and will certainly be back when we can. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 2nd May 2026

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Absolutely love staying at Maran, the facilities provided are great, everything you would want in a home. We ate out most days locally but cooked a couple of meals at the barn and it was just as easy as being at home. Full instructions for everything are provided so you can't go wrong. The owners are present but never intrusive and it was lovelRead morey talking to them about the cattle and chickens they currently have. We would definitely come back again, it's a great location if you want to be remote but have a town only a few minutes drive away. All in all a lovely stay in a well equipped haven. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 11th April 2026

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Marian is a wonderful luxury holiday home. Located in a lovely quiet village setting. A delicious homemade lemon drizzle cake, tea and coffee were waiting for us when we checked in. We we warmly welcomed by the owner Jim who provided a tour including the games barn which was a great surprise and info on where to walk our dog. The cottage was spacioRead moreus and beautifully furnished and equipped with every kitchen utensil you could need. The huge hot tub in the sun trap of a patio was fabulous. Sinderby is the perfect starting point for trips to Masham, Bedale and Ripon. We cant wait to return. Hide

Reviewed by Christine 29th March 2026

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Reviewed by Karen 22nd March 2026

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Maran is the most wonderful welcoming, calm, and relaxing cottage. The huge kitchen is well equipped and truly the heart of the home. The hot-tub is the perfect end of day treat to ease aching legs after exploring local hills and forests - we loved Hackfell Woods (near Masham). Jim and Phil are the perfect hosts, providing helpful suggestionsRead more for local walks or attractions, and happy to talk about the history of their farm and Sinderby. Hide

Reviewed by Glyn 30th January 2026

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Village Farm Cottages provide beautiful properties that give you a real home from home feeling. The setting is peaceful and quiet but so close to many places and tourist attractions. We have just returned after our second stay and we cant wait to go back! Absolutely wonderful.

Reviewed by Debra 16th January 2026

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The cottage is lovely and it was a nice surprise to find tea coffee,milk,washing up liquid and dish washer tablets. Most cottages we have stayed in do have any of these. The cottage is warm and cosy and the hot tub is a bonus.

Reviewed by Jonathan 3rd January 2026

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Absolutely wonderful and spacious cottage... v well equipped, wonderful hosts, warm. There's been a lot of effort to make this a really great property and we had a wonderful week! 100% recommend! Pretty central to loads of lovely walks, towns and villages.

Reviewed by Kimberly 30th December 2025

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What a lovely stay! The Village Farm site is a treat and we loved learning about its history in the welcome booklet. The welcome hamper and lemon cake were greatly appreciated. Maran Cottage exceeded our expectations, its so homely, spacious and spotlessly clean and the bath robes were an added bonus. Thank you Jim and Phil for a beautiful stay we Read morewill definitely be back and we have already been recommending the site to friends. Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 31st October 2025

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Fabulous accommodation, located well for exploring the Yorkshire Dales! House is really well equipped and finished to a high spec! Hot tub is an additional treat!

Reviewed by Wendy 24th October 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great quiet location Lovely unexpected welcome gifts of cake, tea, coffee, sugar, milk and pretty flowers

Reviewed by Helen 21st July 2025

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Beautiful cottage in a lovely peaceful location. Very well equipped and clean, lovely owners who could not do enough to help out and show us where everything was. Big cottage with lovely comfortable beds and facilities, would love to visit again.

Reviewed by Rebecca 11th July 2025

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We absolutely loved our stay here, Jim was very welcoming and friendly and we had a lovely arrival hamper. The games in the barn were a lovely surprise. Cottage was great and had everything we needed. Great location to explore Yorkshire.

Reviewed by Jan 27th June 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay at Maran. Very spacious house with comfortable beds and very well equipped. Owners were very friendly, thank you for the best lemon drizzle cake ever. Good location, quiet and easy to get to places of interest.

Reviewed by Mary 13th June 2025

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As above ! Top quality cottage - we loved it and both said it is the best one we have stayed in and would love to come again - the hosts were very kind and friendly and knowledgeable about the area.

Reviewed by Anna 23rd May 2025

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Another great stay at Maran. The house is really spacious and our kids love the barn area with table tennis etc. A brilliant week

Reviewed by Julie 5th May 2025

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Maran is a great holiday home with both bedrooms en-suite. Plenty of space down stairs if multiple guests staying. Great welcome pack of tea,coffee,sugar,milk & a lovely homemade lemon drizzle cake. Would definitely recommend & stay again.

Reviewed by Chris 18th April 2025

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Reviewed by Samantha 28th December 2024

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This is a beautiful property both inside and for its location. The photos didnt do it justice. We had a fab holiday. It was cosy in the cold weather, and the hot tub was great. We went to Thirsk, Whitby, Grassington and York all not too far. The host was very welcoming and helpful and the lemon cake left for us was amazing. Thank you!

Reviewed by Barbara 6th December 2024

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Reviewed by Sharon 21st November 2024

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Looking online at the photos, we knew the cottage would be nice but on arrival it far exceeded our expectations. It was spotlessly clean, and everything you could possible need for a relaxed and comfortable stay has been provided. It was the perfect place to come back to each day after exploring the stunning Yorkshire countryside. The hot tub and lRead moreog burner were definite plus points. Jim and Phil were wonderful hosts and made us feel very welcome. We will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Stephanie 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Simon 18th October 2024

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Maran is a great cottage. Both bedrooms were spacious with nice en-suites and comfy beds. Both had TVs which pleased our kids. Downstairs the kitchen/living space was great for entertaining and was well appointed - including the lemon drizzle cake! lounge was very nice too, another TV, piano and log burner. Hot tub was excellent - Jim (owner) had iRead moret getting ready for us not long after our arrival and checked it each day. The barn was really enjoyed by the kids - great ping pong and pool tables. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 20th September 2024

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Fantastic welcome pack with a lemon drizzle that was sooo nice and home baked , hosts were friendly and so nice , quiet location but short travel to so many beautiful locations . fresh free range eggs available for breakfast were so nice and the kitchen/ dinner perfect for entertaining

Reviewed by Malcolm 9th September 2024

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Reviewed by David 30th August 2024

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A lovely relaxing break at a fantastic property. Everything we needed was already in the property for our arrival. Very friendly and helpful owners. We're already looking to see when we can return.

Reviewed by Jason 16th August 2024

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We loved our stay in the Maran cottage, immaculately clean and presented with everything we needed for our stay. The welcome pack was fab and the home made lemon cake a real treat. The children collected eggs in the morning and used the outside barn space for pool and table tennis. We loved the rural location as it still enabled us to access the arRead moreea with ease. The area info packs were great for understanding what to do in the area. Loved our stay. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 19th July 2024

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Lovely property with plenty of space to spread out and relax. The location was excellent from which to visit many different tourist locations. We had a great time helped by a very friendly host.

Reviewed by Lisa 12th July 2024

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Maran, a truly wonderful cottage that had everything and more of what you could ask for in a peaceful location, on the doorstep of so many incredible places to visit. We would definitely book again. Fabulous hosts on hand to offer advice and knowledge on the local area. A great selection of visitor information available too! Thank you.

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Farm Holidays is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.