Dave

2 weeks ago

Very spacious property ideal for a family of 12 with excellent sized rooms throughout and attention on bedroom layouts and accessories had been well thought out. Very remote and scenic, but note its location on a live farm so expect early morning wake-ups. Unfortunately we soon established on arrival that there wasn’t enough cutlery, crockery and glasses and a few damaged items (toaster and cafetière ). Host was responsive and resolved lack of cutlery and crockery by midday following day, but this should’ve been addressed well before our planned stay (booked in Feb/Mar). Heating was a problem during the first night as it was constantly on in the downstairs bedroom, making it uncomfortable for elderly parents (unresolved by host). We did manage to turn down the valves on radiators in other rooms apart from the 1 bedroom.

Graham

2 weeks ago

Large property suited our requirements perfectly for extended family.

Property was spoilt a little by need of a detailed clean for example having the cobwebs cleared.

Jasmine

3 weeks ago

The house is huge and beautifully decorated! The majority of the beds were very comfortable too! Everywhere was clean and bedding super fresh. There’s a coffee machine too which was a huge plus! honestly the surroundings and gardens were just gorgeous! 3 bathrooms with great powerful hot showers and 2 baths for the kids. The decor was so chic! I would recommend Stay house 100%

Terry

3 weeks ago

A fantastic property for our family to stay and enjoy a 60th birthday. We indulged in the obligatory karaoke and didn’t have to worry about disturbing the neighbours!
The place is big enough to give everyone space and the local area was perfect for gentle walks.
We’ll definitely consider this place again when the family gets together.

Nick

2 months ago

Overall a fantastic property. Lovely area, short journey to lots of great days out.
The one issue we had was with the heating. It stopped working, and took us 2 days to resolve. Luckily it wasn’t too cold in the evenings, but we only had heat in 1 small sitting room (electric heating) which is where we spent the evenings.
The response from the management/owner should have been quicker

Beverley

2 months ago

Perfect place to get away from it all, very secluded so make sure you take everything you need as there are no local shops or pubs within walking distance. Lots of room for guests, lovely big rooms. Next to a farm which we were advised by the farmer is not accessible to guests but a few sheep in the next field which our granddaughter loved. A few niggles which people seem to have reported before but nothing that spoiled our weekend away.

Derek

2 months ago

Overall stay house was excellent lots of space and comfortable beautiful surroundings. Only grumble the oven door didn’t close right and the oven trays should of been renewed (definitely past their best) the boiler had a problem which was resolved with turning it off and back on but really someone should be straight out to look at it and fixing the problem rather than a TOTO. But I’m happy to recommend stay house as my family and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Anne M.

2 months ago

This house was in a good location with walks over the moors right from the house. It is a bit isolated from amenities but that can be seen as an advantage if you are looking for an escape from hectic life. Thirsk and Northallerton are easily accessible. The house itself had plenty of room for ten adults quite easily but slightly lacked the necessary amount of crockery and even dining chairs to accommodate that number of adults.There was always plenty of hot water for showers although we had issues with the boiler while we were there, the team at Host and Stay (particularly Charlie) was very responsive to our messages and tried to sort it out for us.Be aware that the isolation of the property meant that there is no phone signal there but the WiFi is okay for WhatsApp calls (although it creaked a bit under the strain of 10 adults all on their phones at once!).

Jade

3 months ago

Beautiful home as described

Nigel

3 months ago

The house was very large and great for large families, in need of a bit of touching up but overall it was very nice, If you like peace and quiet, rural location's this is worth a visit,

Jess

3 months ago

Beautiful house in the countryside with stunning views. How was exactly as shown in photos would highly recommend

Nikki

3 months ago

Fabulous place to stay for a large group. We booked this for my Mums 70th and there was so much space for entertaining. Location is peaceful and private too.

Bekah

4 months ago

We had a lovely stay. The property is very spacious and ideal for a large group. There was lots of space for the children and dogs in our group to play and the bedrooms are all a very generous size. The surrounding area is lovely. Everything inside the property was as seen in the photos and the kitchen was pretty well equipped.

Abigail Lillie

4 months ago

Great house and location for a chilled time away.

Amelia

4 months ago

Beautiful house with lots of space and in a Lovely setting.

Could have done with a deeper clean. Amenities in the kitchen needed re-washing before use and quite a few cobwebs here and there.

Amelia

4 months ago

Beautiful house with lots of space and in a Lovely setting.

Could have done with a deeper clean. Amenities in the kitchen needed re-washing before use and quite a few cobwebs here and there.

Jessica

5 months ago

A really gorgeous house with so much space for all of the family. We had a few little issues which were resolved quickly- it is definitely value for money.

Pippa

5 months ago

We had such a lovely stay at Stay House! The house itself is absolutely huge and super spacious - more than enough for our group. The property is situated on a quiet farm surrounded by animals and wildlife; we really enjoyed watching the wild pheasants from our window.
It’s a little tricky to get to due to the tight roads. especially in the snow and ice, but is expected due to the rural location.
The property itself is fully equipped with everything you need (cookware, toiletries, towels etc.) and we found that the property was very clean. The Stay House team were also available for any questions we had.
Thank you, would love to stay again!

Charlotte

5 months ago

Lovely peaceful place :)

Zena

5 months ago

The house really is in a stunning peaceful location with lovely character and grounds, great from big families like us. we had a nice time and our stay was nice as it was a family gathering so we were happy to all be together. However I will say the property was really not very clean which I won’t go in to detail in but it needs a proper deep clean ! Furthermore it is in need of some TLC… we appreciate it’s a old property but there are things that need to be sorted again won’t go into detail as we raised a couple concerns and a response was given but nothing done about it. Apparently if you don’t send pictures they can’t come and sort things however we were on a holiday and not wanting to spend time going about taking pictures of faults that’s not our responsibility….
There could also be a few homely finishing touches supplied like firewood for the two fires especially as the nearest market is 20 mins away … extra blankets for the beds and a hose area for washing dogs feet after walk

Ben

5 months ago

The house is ideal for a big group. The bedrooms are comfortable and spacious with nice beds, there are plenty bathrooms and toilets which are clean and modern. the kitchen is nice and big and plenty space for a big group to dine. The tv snug room is a bonus for a big group. the house is in a great location, only a few minutes from the A19 and some nice towns and villages.

Michael

5 months ago

Location size of Accomadation

Faulty equipment- 3 showers 2 did not work) toaster faulty - spiders webs ( inside most windows) ladybird nest in living room
Only working shower head ( has this ever been cleaned?)
Disappointed no Christmas tree we stayed 23 Dec to 27 Dec ( with grandkids)

Michael

5 months ago

Location size of Accomadation

Faulty equipment- 3 showers 2 did not work) toaster faulty - spiders webs ( inside most windows) ladybird nest in living room
Only working shower head ( has this ever been cleaned?)
Disappointed no Christmas tree we stayed 23 Dec to 27 Dec ( with grandkids)

Laura

6 months ago

Spacious and peacefull.
A few little touches missing to make this a premium stay but good accommodation for a large group.
Dog owners: great walks from this location!

Luke

6 months ago

Fantastic Holiday Cottage on the edge of the North Yorkshire Moors.
Whilst you do have to wind your way on countryside lanes for minutes… it’s worth it when you get to the end. The house had everything our group needed for a long weekend with expansive entertaining spaces and bedrooms. It feels private and there’s no dramas with parking.
Will certainly look to return again for any group holidays away.

Jo

6 months ago

Had a great weekend gathering with family. Very stormy with crazy weather but people came and helped with issues that arose. A really spacious welcoming house for groups. Needs more cutlery and crockery for 12 people. Will definitely recommend to friends.

Melissa

7 months ago

Had a lovely stay- 3 families for a birthday. Beautiful house in beautiful scenery. Home was very warm and beds were very comfortable. some TLC needed in places, broken cooker door, broken door knob, many doors don't close shut properly. Good communication from the host prior to visit but messaged on arrival to advise one of the external doors was unlocked with no key and we did not get a reply. Would also benefit from a slightly check out time. Roughly 20min drive to civilisation/town with shops. However, would revisit.

Jenny

7 months ago

Amazing house, we had a lovely time! It is on a working farm (which the kids loved) but isn’t clearly highlighted in the listing. The kitchen is well equipped and all of the bedrooms are a great size. A perfect place for our family meet up.

Emily

7 months ago

Perfect

Darren

7 months ago

Great 3 night stay as an extended family party, plenty of rooms to spread out, peaceful scenic countryside and decent satellite internet speeds for everyone,mainly the kids, to get online.

Alex

7 months ago

Gorgeous building in a lovely quiet area, not much nearby which is what we wanted but worth keeping in mind for others. Interior was very modern-ly presented and tastefully developed.

Susie

9 months ago

Excellent thank you x

Mark

10 months ago

Thank you we vacated the property at approximately 9;40am
I have to say we really enjoyed our stay however there was a few issues
The cleanliness of the property was extremely poor when we arrived there was a full box of empty beer bottles and wine bottles in a box by the door the bathrooms were full of spiders Webbs and the oven was very poor the oven door did not close properly and took an extremely long time to cook our evening meals
Considering the amount of money I have been charged for the cleaning of this property I am very disappointed
The location is a little to far from the nearest town an PH there is poor public footpaths nearby to walk your dogs
Most rooms in this property had a strong odour of damp this is probably because no windows open ☹

Rachel

10 months ago

Beautiful house in a beautiful location. So much space! Couldn’t have asked for a better house to spend time away as a family. Plenty of space for 7 adults and 3 children and huge gardens to play in. So peaceful (except for the sound of the farm animals from time to time). Just wonderful!

Richard

10 months ago

Fabulous property in a quiet and picturesque rural location. Nicely furnished and decorated throughout, and clean. On arrival, there was water on the kitchen floor from the dishwasher, which was full of dirty, smelly water. Cleared that up and tried to get dishwasher working before seeing a review from 2 weeks earlier reporting it broken. Asked host, who said they were awaiting parts. Unsure why host didn't leave a note or tell us in advance. Requested tea towels etc so we could wash/dry dishes by hand, but was told they could only provide the standard 'pack' of one J-cloth and 2 tablets for the (broken) dishwasher! We went out and brought our own. Also reported one of the showers unuseable because the temperature control was stuck on hot. Host noted it but didn't have it repaired. The host responded to emails promptly and came across well, but didn't actually do anything to sort the dishwasher or shower. Didn't spoil the holiday though - great location and great property. Thank you.

Wendy

11 months ago

Gorgeous grounds and lovely old house with so much space

Georgina

11 months ago

The house was perfect for a family trip away of 7 adults and a baby. It was nice and spacious and the surroundings are lovely.
However we did report an issue with the dishwasher not working shortly after arriving and didn’t receive a response to this until we chased twice. A maintenance engineer was sent out on the last night of our stay but the problem wasn’t resolved. Also note that the house isn’t equipped with any basic cooking/cleaning essentials such as oil, washing up liquid, dishwasher tablets (when it works) and extra toilet roll so be prepared to pack or buy a lot.

Susie

11 months ago

Not our first visit here because we absolutely love it x

Andrea

11 months ago

We booked this house for a family gathering. There was plentry of areas to have family time or go sit reading a book on your own. It was a perfect weekend in a perfect property. Thank you!

Susie

1 year ago

Absolutely perfect - Thank you for having us
We’ve booked again x

The

1 year ago

All the rooms are beautifully styled.comfortable beds. Lovely bathrooms.kitchen well equipped. Gorgeous location. Lovely property. Walks just outside the door. Great communication from the owners.

Very minor and more a suggestion .maybe more outside seating if the house is at full capacity and the same with the dining table.
Could do with some board games if the weather is not good.

Laura

1 year ago

Gorgeous house in a lovely location. House was really clean and perfect for a big group to spend time together.
The only things I would say that would make it better would be if there was refills for the toilet paper. Only one or two rolls per toilet and with 11 people it doesn’t last very long. Also some stains on the towels which were noticeable as they were white. Also some doors didn’t shut and locks didn’t work on bathroom doors. There was lack of kitchen essentials e.g. oil, salt and pepper even though we were told that essentials such as those would have been provided.
Other than that, a perfect place to stay in North Yorkshire and we would definitely love to return. The issues raised were only minor things and could easily be amended. I’d recommend Stay House to anyone!

Catherine

1 year ago

Great place for a big group - allot of space and super clean

James

1 year ago

Beautiful location and beautiful house. Pictures are nice but don't do it justice! It is big! All rooms are lovely and well decorated. Loved the local farm animals on site too.
I think as the house is so big and open it can be difficult to heat in the winter but we did eventually get it to the right temperature :-)
Overall though, Great house, great location and great value!

Susan

1 year ago

The house was lovely and perfect for our party size. The only thing was one of the downstairs doors didn't lock. Also the shared bathroom door upstairs didn't lock easily from one side and not at all from the other, so difficult to relax in case someone walks in on you! Also the upstairs bedroom door didn't shut properly so kept opening during the night.
Apart from that we had a great time and the facilities were excellent.

Emily Rose

1 year ago

Booked the house for a family get together, which it was perfect for.
Spacious dining/living area, as well as great size bedrooms, and it was nice to have the 2nd lounge area.
The house is set in a beautiful rural area, which was perfect for us. On our 2nd evening we drove into Thirsk (approx 15mins drive) for an evening meal.
I would definitely recommend the house, and would stay here again.

Hannah

1 year ago

We went on a family holiday and had lots of kids with us which loved the outdoor space and the farm that was close by we had all amazing time .

Liz

1 year ago

Stay House is in a beautiful location, and it is a wonderful house. We stayed here for a special occasion as it was our friend's 60th. Whilst the house is beautiful, there are no games or cards or books or anything that would make it a bit more welcoming and also give you things to do in the evening if you wanted to play cards etc. Also the oven door wouldn't close and whilst the host sent somebody out - they couldn't mend it there and then and so the big roast we had planned for Sunday took ages to cook and spoilt the meal. Although the house caters for 12 people, there are no big pans or frying pans so cooking for a big party was quite tricky. We did enjoy our stay but I think the house could have been better equipped.

Charles

1 year ago

Great accommodation, a bit away from anything but if you’re up for that then it’s great. Lovely walks a short drive away. We hosted 6 but could’ve easily done more with the double beds and large living space.

Holly

1 year ago

Absolutely stunning farm house. Perfect for a big group. Lots of space and beautifully decorated. Charlie was great too replied straight away if I needed to ask a question.
Thanks again, we will be booking again

Ellen

1 year ago

Great location, and a perfect place for a family get together.

Roy

1 year ago

We had a wonderful stay at this stunning location for a week. The living areas and rooms are spacious and well-maintained. Everything was clean and inviting. Highly recommended!

Ben

1 year ago

Great location, great price for the side. Lovely quiet place for a weekend staying in for a big group.

Gillian C.

1 year ago

Really nicely decorated and spacious property. It was difficult to heat downstairs on the first couple of days (but was particularly cold outside) and there were no logs or kindling for the fire. We had a great stay regardless!

Siwan

1 year ago

Thanks for such a wonderful stay! Hoping to stay again!

Alison

1 year ago

What a wonderful stay with 3 generations of my family for a long weekend get together! The farmhouse was delightful and very spacious with beautiful surroundings which was very tranquil, albeit a few moo’s from the nearby cows!
The spacious living and dining area was perfect for all the family to come together where we all ate, laughed and played lots of family fun games, it was just what we imagined!
The kitchen was huge and very well equipped. We cooked all our meals for the 3 day stay and had everything we needed. Loved that host and stay offered Nespresso coffee pods for the coffee machine 🫶🏻 very much appreciated!
With 6 very large bedrooms we all had our own space within the property to relax and enjoy some chill time, great that the bedroom all us their own smart tv’s!
We will certainly be back to enjoy all over again in the not to distant future 😀

Tracy

1 year ago

Kepwick House is a beautiful, peaceful and spacious house. And although old in history, it’s lovely and modern inside. It looks exactly as it is on the photos.
It is surrounded by farmlands, the kids enjoyed seeing the sheep and cows. Believe it or not the house itself is 600 years old, part of the monarchs. So lots of history within the house. We know this because we met the owner who happened to know a family friend of ours.
We were 9 adults and 3 kids and the house felt sufficient in size. The kids were 6,3 and almost 2. If you have a toddler though, be prepared to keep eyes at all time because there are a fair few stairs in the house and no child proof gates etc. from the stairs leading up to the bedrooms. But lovely area for playing.
One of the downsides of the house is the insulation. If you are staying during winter it can get very cold in the main living area and kitchen. Drafty through the kitchen.
All in all though, a gorgeous house for a peaceful holiday. Thank you.

Eva

1 year ago

Absolutely fabulous. Great value for money. The house was gorgeous and we really enjoyed our stay.

Alex

1 year ago

Accomodation as described, nice location, good views.
Was very cold, struggled to get the house warm.

Susie

1 year ago

Very good thank you

Gayle

1 year ago

Overall a great stay

Charlotte

1 year ago

Beautiful surroundings and a lovely house to stay.
Fantastic vicinity to Sutton Back and local walks.
Would highly recommend and will hopefully be back for another visit.

Georgia

1 year ago

Had an amazing stay with my friends! Lovely and clean and the perfect place for a big group.

Adam

1 year ago

Lovely property set in beautiful countryside.

Hannah

1 year ago

Great weekend! Beautiful place, would definitely visit again! Thank you!

Kirsty

1 year ago

What a stunning house! The pictures really don’t do it justice. It’s huge! All the bedrooms are a very generous size and there is a choice of an open plan family lounge and a super cosy snug lounge. Although based in a rural setting the tech is great, wifi works really well and there are numerous Smart TVs which are really easy to stream to. The house is also conveniently located to explore the beautiful local area and close to towns such as Thirsk and Northallerton for stocking up on provisions.
The garden is enclosed and was perfect for our dog. It’s next door to a field of very friendly and calm sheep. The scenery is beautiful and the house is extremely private. It was pure bliss to hole ourselves away there for the weekend.

Ciara

1 year ago

Beautiful area x

Hannah

1 year ago

Amazing place! I would say it’s even better than the picture! A great space for entertaining and a big enough kitchen to feed everyone which is great! The garden was great for dogs and all secure! The decor was so modern and refined, to the point we are going to re paint rooms in our home to match the lovely green running through the home. We highly recommend!!

Yvonne

1 year ago

Stay House was a gorgeous place, beautiful accommodation in a stunning location.
The issue we had was with Host and Stay. There were a couple of situations we needed support with (a local kerosene delivery arrived without our knowledge and then we lost power on our check out day) and the company were VERY unhelpful. My son also had an injury whilst we were there (caused by a stray carpet nail) and their treatment was superficial and entirely unhelpful. They didn't even know when we were checking out!
Very detached management company responsible for a very important family holiday.

Claire

1 year ago

Disappointed
I had to chase for arrival info.
Booked for a family birthday weekend and to suit family member with mobility issues. Downstairs toilet blocked upon arrival (apparently not the first time). No follow up for the rest of the weekend resulting in complete inconvenience and pain for the whole family.
Electrics dangerous. Dining room light trips the fuse board and happened throughout weekend.
One downstairs external door does not lock leaving family expoexposed to any intruders.
Not all linen provided. Missing towels.
No teatowels or bin liners left.
Description does not include working farm and animals nearby.
Complaints made. No follow up.
Complaints form sent. No
Follow up
This house is lovely and could have been a nice stay if accurate info posted and complaints followed up.

Caroline

1 year ago

This is a great house for a large gathering in a beautiful part of the UK , with lots of walking , stunning landscape and gorgeous villages to see. Spacious and clean with plenty of toilet/bathrooms. The bedroom sizes are fantastic, the beds very comfortable with good quality linen. We were all very comfortable. Hot water supply and water pressure was great and the house was warm enough for us in October. The space outside is beautiful with two lovely gardens, although not nearly enough outdoor seating, only 4 chairs and a table. The equipment in the kitchen is lacking too. One medium frying pan is nowhere near enough to cook a fry up for 12. Although there were a lot of pans, none of them were big enough to cook spag bog for 12. It would also have been helpful to have a few essentials included like salt and pepper, some teabags, etc. There were no games or books, so come prepared especially if you have children.

Lauren

1 year ago

We thoroughly enjoyed our weekend at this gorgeous house. Excellent space in the living area. Fabulous getaway as a family for my mums 70th. Would highly recommend!

Emma

1 year ago

Beautiful, spacious farmhouse in a peaceful, rural setting on a working farm. The house has been beautifully decorated and furnished with big comfy rooms and there is plenty of space. There is a large, fully enclosed garden making it perfect for dogs, and lots of space for muddy wellies, boots and coats. Looks just like the photos and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Karen

1 year ago

A superb location away from it all ; a modern interior with huge rooms , but within a beautiful old building.comfy beds and lovely bathrooms, with a kitchen to die for.
a great place to gather with room for everyone to do their own thing too.
Dog friendly and space for muddy boots and coats.
The kids loved seeing the animals each morning and the country air did us all good.
There were 4 generations in our group and we all enjoyed it very much.
Thank you!

Mark

1 year ago

A lovely large property.

Ruan

1 year ago

Lovely house in a great setting.

Helen

1 year ago

great property! it is very nicely done. you can tell a lot of money has been spent on it. very relaxing stay in lovely surroundings

We came with my grandma in her wheelchair and there is a downstairs toilet and sink but the shower is up a few stairs. there is no on-suite for the downstairs bedroom. not too much of a problem for my gran (as only there 3 nights) but might be for some. also a there is a step into their down stairs bedroom. perhaps missing some kids toys and would be nice if there was a swing of something outside.

Clare

1 year ago

We loved our stay. The house is literally on a farm away from everyone apart from the cows and sheep.
The house is very big and as described. There was plenty of equipment in the kitchen for those cooking meals.
The beds were clean and comfy, and the bathrooms were equipped with small shampoos, etc. and toilet rolls.
Really great for big families or a few smaller families staying together.

Rachael

1 year ago

A beautiful house in a lovely location. It was very private and peaceful. We stayed with 3 families and there was so much space. Bedrooms very spacious. House was clean and is decorated beautifully. It had everything we needed for a great weekend with friends. We had a fantastic weekend and would definitely return.

Julie

1 year ago

Beautiful, tranquil area. The house was spotless, modern and very spacious. Well stocked with amenities except there was no spare loo rolls, kitchen roll or any cleaning sprays at all. We bought our own. Apart from that a fantastic stay in a beautiful house.