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The Farriers Loft

Kirkby Fleetham, near Northallerton, Yorkshire
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Luxury
Internet access
Complex
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At a glance

  • An idyllic country retreat which lends itself to a romantic getaway
  • Enjoy meandering around the surrounding parkland and woodland
  • Spend wonderful evenings dining alfresco next to the lake
Overview
Property code: OC-88656

Resting on the outskirts of the village of Kirkby Fleetham, within the grounds of the magnificent Kirkby Fleetham Hall, this retreat offers two guests a homely base for some adventures in the North Yorkshire countryside. The North York Moors are 23 miles east and Yorkshire Dales 18 miles west, making this an ideal base for keen walkers and cyclists. Within the grounds are beautifully landscaped gardens, a lake, St Mary's Church and a private woodland where you are free to roam. Kirkby Fleetham is 1.5 miles away and has a gastro pub serving local real ales and good food. Northallerton is the nearest town with its abundance of shops and tea rooms or head towards Richmond with its cobbled market square, Norman castle and popular market selling local produce, both within 10 miles.

Adjacent to the hall, yet with privacy assured, a shared gravel drive gives access to this renovated coach house. Step inside the entrance with plenty of space for coats and muddy boots. The main living area is up the stairs where you can appreciate the splendid views of the landscaped gardens and lake through the arched windows. The lounge has impressive, beamed ceilings and is the perfect place to return to after a day of exploring the dales with comfy sofas and a Smart TV for your entertainment. You can rustle up home-cooked meals in the kitchen/diner equipped with an electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Enjoy your meal at the dining table or take it outside to a bistro-style table beside the lake. When it’s time to get a good night's rest, head downstairs to the beautiful bedroom that overlooks the lake, with a super-king-size bed you can really stretch out in. The bathroom is next door with a shower cubicle, bath and WC, great for getting a refreshing start in the morning or relaxing on an evening.

Guests have access to the phenomenal gardens with manicured lawns, well-stocked borders and a lake. While away the hours with your loved one, throw down a blanket beside the water and watch the wildlife close-up. In addition, there are paddocks and stables for visitors with equestrian interests. There is off-road parking for one car.

  • 1 bedroom - super-king-size
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher and microwave
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Access to parkland grounds and woodland
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Pub 1.5 miles, shops 4.5. miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Rupert Spiers

This property is personally managed by Rupert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Paul 9th June 2026

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A lovely cottage in a very beautiful location. Its ideal to access the Yorkshire moors or the coastline and the beautiful cities and villages nearby.

Reviewed by Peter 18th May 2026

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Reviewed by Judith 29th April 2026

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Well, if you want to get away from it all, this is the place for you, fabulous setting and ground which you can walk everywhere nothing better. Cottage needs updating, plenty of hot water, would have liked a radio but will know next time, yes, I would go back. Hope you like dogs though!!!

Reviewed by Nigel 19th April 2026

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If you looking for a tranquil retreat, this place is superb. Lovely surroundings, complete with wildlife, including a Herron whilst we were there. The local pub, The Black Horse Inn was superb. Very welcoming, great selection of beers and wines, with great food also. Only 1 mile walk from the property.

Reviewed by Martin 30th December 2025

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Beautiful accommodation in a stunning setting. We arrived at the start of a cold snap and sadly the central heating struggled to keep the place adequately warm. Would recommend during warmer times of the year. Some fantastic walks from the accommodation. The pub in the village is lovely, food was excellent.

Reviewed by Reda 26th October 2025

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This place was amazing and located in the most magical spot. Thank you so much for the wonderful holiday!

Reviewed by Drew 10th October 2025

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Lovely stay. Welcome pack would have been nice. Very poor communication with owner/company to discuss certain issues. Outside table+chairs suddenly removed on day 3 in spite of good weather - not returned, as we were told would happen. No bar stools at bbar. No coffee machine. Unsure of where we could walk in grounds as told off by a resident. BathRead moreroom smelled off from day 1 so window open entire week which meant bathroom cold. Stunning setting though. kingfisher around lake each day. Hide

Reviewed by Beverley 26th September 2025

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Reviewed by Lynette 12th September 2025

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Peaceful location and the grounds were very well kept. Good for dogs as lots of space for a run. I will stay here again.

Reviewed by Diane 29th August 2025

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Reviewed by Julian 15th August 2025

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A beautiful setting in a lovely area.

Reviewed by Suzanne 1st August 2025

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The Farriers Loft was a relaxing and peaceful place to holiday.

Reviewed by Simon 25th July 2025

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Fantastic place to stay, lovely surroundings, nice walks which amazingly led to the pub- whats the chances!!

Reviewed by Sioned 21st July 2025

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We stayed here for my partners 30th with our dog and had a fantastic time. There was plenty of space and everything was provided for us, it felt comfortable and luxurious. We loved exploring the grounds and it was a short 20min walk to the village where we had a great meal.

Reviewed by Christopher 11th July 2025

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Beautiful place to stay, we were sorry to leave, the grounds of Fleetham hall will stay long in the memory. Everyone we met was very friendly and our dog loved her holiday.

Reviewed by Kim 28th June 2025

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This is s lovely place to stay. Idyllic setting, peace and quiet guaranteed. No welcome pack was a disappointment. Overall a great place to stay.

Reviewed by Terry 1st June 2025

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Coachhouse was really nice and soon felt at home. Would definitely recommend and would look forward to returning

Reviewed by Lorraine 16th May 2025

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Had a lovely stay. Very comfortable and clean. Just some very minor things need fixing, but didn't impact on our stay in any way. Great base to go exploring from and pleasant surroundings on the property.

Reviewed by Alexandra 25th April 2025

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The setting is beautiful near a quaint village with good pub/good food. You are free to roam the grounds which are stunning and you are not disturbed. The apartment is clean with lovely views from all windows. There are a number of maintenance issues, especially in the bathroom, which caused inconvenience; these have been fed back to the owners. NoRead morete, we were not supplied with an entry code in advance, so had to ring the owners for it on arrival, assume this is a Holiday Cottages issue. Hide

Reviewed by Liz 18th April 2025

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Location excellent. Bed mattress poor slept on floor. Wardrobe a broom cupboard full of cleaning products. Bistro table & chairs so rusty & old, not safe to use. On arrival, only 2 windows in property opened. Insufficient crockery & cutlery. No complimentary gestures, ie not even a toilet roll. No coffee machine. No access to walled garden. ContactRead moreed manager but owner disinterested and rude. So disappointed, left after 2 uncomfortable nights. Not the luxury romantic retreat described in ad Hide

Reviewed by Trudy 7th March 2025

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Reviewed by Bryan 7th February 2025

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Overall a wonderful location and delightful apartment. The bedroom was amazing with a very comfortable bed. The apartment is well laid out and the bathroom spacious, well equipped and hot water plentiful. The lake, walled garden and grounds are very special and peaceful. Thankyou for sharing your unique and very special hideaway with us.

Reviewed by Darren 15th November 2024

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Reviewed by Elizabeth 18th October 2024

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The mattress was sadly terrible, hence 1 star for comfort. No support, very poor quality. My husband slept on the sofa! On our last day we were given another mattress, but a smaller size. I hope that the owner has since replaced the mattress following my ongoing complaints to owner and agent. Also there was not enough crockery. However, the locatioRead moren is good, the loft was warm, staff were nice. A shame the mattress totally impacted the quality of our holiday. A good bed should be fundamental! Hide

Reviewed by Kevin 13th September 2024

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Very peaceful week loved watching the king fisher most mornings in and around the lake, beautiful surroundings and lovely walks around the gardens ,other dogs loose around the grounds. The black horse well worth a visit.

Reviewed by Lisa 6th September 2024

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Lovely cottage, very comfortable. Enjoyed watching lots of wildlife around the lake, including the regular kingfisher. The peaceful evenings were only broken by the owl hooting. Lovely to sit by the lake in the sun drinking wine, eating tapas, and strolling around the grounds. The pub in the village served a delicious Sunday lunch, catering very weRead morell for my dietary requirements of gluten and dairy free. Though care needed if walking there, on a single track road with blind bends. Hide

Reviewed by Margaret 5th July 2024

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Making the improvements suggested to the crockery etc would make this a 5 star cottage. Great location and very comfortable.

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