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Bilbo's Barn

Allerston, near Pickering, Yorkshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautifully restored barn on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors, set on a small working farm with far reaching views set on the outside of the picturesque village of Allerston
  • Just 2 miles from Thornton Le Dale in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with convenient bus links or a Pickering where you can catch the NYM steam train 
  • Perfect Base to explore North Yorkshire, the Yorkshire Coast and with Dalby Forest which is great for spectacular walks and cycle routes and also home to Go Ape.
Property code: OC-27112

The property is just outside the picturesque village of Allerston with endless routes across the North Yorkshire Moors National Park and the Dalby Forest. Dalby Forest is famous for its’ world championship mountain biking course, hiking routes, including themed routes catering for the young visitors, an activity centre and Go Ape for the adrenaline seekers amongst you.  Also, perfectly located to explore popular market towns of Helmsley, Malton and Pickering, a base for the North Yorkshire Heritage Steam Railway for a stunning journey across the Moors to the coastal town of Whitby. Families will not be stuck for something to fill their days with trips to a choice of museums, theme parks and trips to nearby quaint fishing villages.

You may be lucky enough to see the cows greet you as you drive down the tree lined drive passed the fields on your approach to the cottage. Accessing through a private entrance in to the bright and spacious open plan lounge/ kitchen/ diner area with underfloor heating for a really cosy welcome. Relax in front of the TV, put on a DVD or simply put your feet up and read a book while the light beams through the window. Prepare a nice home cooked meal in the well equipped kitchen while socialising in the open plan space and dine at the farmhouse style dining table. No need to waste time washing dishes- let the dishwasher do the hard work while you make the most of every minute in your home from home. A hallway leads off kitchen area to kingsize and twin room Also off the hallway is the modern shower room with WC.

Heading outside from the lounge in to a traditional walled courtyard which is shared with the neighbouring property, furnished with picnic tables and BBQ’s for Al Fresco dining and to enjoy the Yorkshire sun with your four legged friend. There is also space to store your bikes- just ask the friendly owners who are on hand to make your stay enjoyable and comfortable.

  • 2 bedrooms- kingsize, 1 twin
  • Shower room with WC
  • Kitchen- electric oven and hob, fridge with ice compartment, dishwasher, microwave, washing machine
  • Electric underfloor heating included
  • Ample parking
  • Wi-fi available
  • Regret no smoking
  • TV with built in DVD player
  • Enclosed courtyard with seating and BBQ is shared with neighbouring cottage.
  • Pub within walking distance and more pubs and shops within 2 miles (bus direct to Thornton Le Dale)
  • Storage available for cycles
  • Increased accessibility- please ensure you refer to our FAQ’s
  • Dog paddock is available when there is no stock in the field
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Mel Meadows

This property is personally managed by Mel.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 16 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 24th March 2026

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Reviewed by David 1st March 2026

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A well equipped cottage, in a good location to explore North Yorkshire. The hosts were friendly and very welcoming.

Reviewed by Michael 30th December 2025

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Reviewed by Paul 17th October 2025

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Bilbo Barn was an ideal location and great base. The Cottage was lovely and clean, and we were made to feel welcome from day one. Everything that you think you'll need for your stay was already supplied. We cannot Thank Mary and Arthur enough for the hospitality shown to Sue and I & (Angus our 1 Yr old Westie).

Reviewed by Vivien 26th September 2025

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The cottage was beautiful, there wasnt anything that wasnt provided including a lovely welcome pack. This was ideal for us as weve not rented a holiday cottage before and we werent quite sure what to expect. All instructions to cooker, hob, microwave, washing machine, and dishwater were there to help make sure we could operate all of them easily.

Reviewed by Sue 15th August 2025

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We had a perfect week in Bilbo's Barn. It provided us with a great base to explore the area. The owners were very welcoming and we were able to have a relaxing yet active break which was much needed. Our dog was made to feel very welcome ( rather than tolerated) too which is important to us. Thank you

Reviewed by Cheryl 26th July 2025

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A lovely cottage. Spotlessly clean with everything we needed. The owners are so welcoming and friendly but not at all intrusive. A great base for a trip to the coast or countryside. A very peaceful place to stay.

Reviewed by Thomas 23rd June 2025

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Staying at Bilbow's Barn was a great week for all and there are wonderful views of the Vale of Pickering. The farm is close to great country villages and towns, like Thornton-le-Dale and Pickering. We could also take day trips for forest hikes and up to the coastal cities like Whitby. The home was big enough to accommodate our family. We could cookRead more and spend time at the farm or go down to the make restaurants, pubs or tea-rooms in the area. By far the best location to truly enjoy Yorkshire. Hide

Reviewed by Debra 7th March 2025

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Lovely cottage and lovely people.Mary & Arthur made us very welcome and my husband was over the moon when Arthur showed him his motorbikes .We had a lovely 4 day break in gorgeous north yorkshire.

Reviewed by Gillian 27th December 2024

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Reviewed by Rob 8th November 2024

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An ideal base for exploring Ryedale and the N Yorkshire moors. The cottage is in a lovely location with great views over the surrounding countryside. Very comfortable and warm and the owners extremely helpful and friendly. We would definitely use it again if we visit the area.

Reviewed by Peter 1st November 2024

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Bilbo's Barn is a lovely location for a holiday to explore N. Yorkshire attractions. It is beautifully clean and well equipped and even in winter the underfloor heating was more than sufficient. Close to Thornton Le Dale with a great range of cafes, tea shops and pubs with larger supermarkets available in Pickering just 4 miles away. Arthur and MarRead morey were wonderful hosts and thoroughly lovely people. Would definitely stay again. Hide

Reviewed by George 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Keith 4th October 2024

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Reviewed by P 8th September 2024

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Just returned from a wonderful few days at Bilbo's Barn cottage. It's set in a beautiful location, near to quiet a few attractions I.e Dalby forest, Go ape etc and near villages such as Thornton le Dale, Pickering and not to far from Scarborough and Whitby. The owners Mary and Arthur are very welcoming and such a lovely couple. Would definitely retRead moreurn to Bilbo's Barn cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Richard Charles 16th August 2024

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The cottage was very clean and comfortable with all needs catered for and in a perfect location.

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