Charming Country House in beautiful Countryside.

8 bedrooms7 bathroomsSleeps 22

Popular amenities

Hot Tub

Fireplace

Pet friendly

Breakfast available

Outdoor Space

Kitchen

Check out the area

Markington, Nr Harrogate, North Yorkshire

Ripley Castle and Gardens7 min drive
Fountains Abbey8 min drive
Harrogate Convention Centre13 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)50 min drive

Rooms & beds

8 bedrooms (sleeps 22)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Twin Beds and 2 Twin Futons

Bedroom 5

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Bedroom 6

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 8

1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

7 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 4

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 5

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 6

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 7

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 8

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Outdoor play area

Garden

Dining Area

About this property

This charming country house has elegant reception rooms and ample privately owned (traffic free) outdoor space, including a tennis court. It is a perfect retreat for entertaining friends and family.
Situated in the peaceful North Yorkshire countryside on the edge of the village of Markington, and between Harrogate and Ripon, it is perfectly located to see some of Yorkshire's most famous tourist attractions. With 2 family rooms it can sleep upto 22 guests

Fountains Abbey is 2 miles away, Ripley Castle which has an outdoors activity centre and ‘Escape Rooms’ is 3 miles away. Brimham Rocks , 4 miles away. Markinfield Hall a cross country walk away. There is an infinite choice of things to do and places to visit nearby.

As we are situated in the country a 1/4 mile from Markinton cars are recommended. There is plenty of space for free parking.

The village of Markington has a pub which serves excellent food, and a village shop. The pub is a 7 minute walk away.

Next to the house is the world renowned equestrian centre - the Yorkshire Riding centre. Guests at the house can visit the horses in their stables and watch lessons on the cross country course should they desire to.

The house comfortably sleeps 22
There is also a self catering cottage on the property, which is available for additional accommodation at an extra cost. This can sleep 6 in 3 double beds

In order to provide a safe stay for your family we make sure our cleaning standards meet the current needs of travellers, For this reason we are taking the following actions,

To provide hand soap for all bathrooms.
Hand sanitiser available in the property on arrival
All our towels and linen are sent away to be professionally laundered at high temperatures and with products that kill 100% germs.
All linens and towels are, as always, changed after every stay.
We use Clean Pro disinfectant surfaces around the property.
We allow 6 hours minimum to clean, disinfect and aerate the property between guests departure and arrival.

Property manager

Belinda Bartle

Languages

English, French

Amenities

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

Pet friendly

Outdoor Space

Hot Tub

Kitchen

Washer

Dryer

House Rules

Flexible check-in available (contact host in advance of arrival)

Flexible check-out available (contact host to arrange)

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

Events allowed

Parties and celebrations allowed by arrangement.

Pets

Pets allowed

1 or 2 well behaved dogs allowed at £20 per dog.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

It is allowed outside only

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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 are allowed on site

Note from host: Parties and celebrations allowed by arrangement.

Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Harrogate

Located in Harrogate, this vacation home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Courthouse Museum and Workhouse Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Fountains Abbey and Markenfield Hall. Traveling with kids? Consider Log Heights and Moto-Mania. Relax and indulge in the area's health/beauty spa, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking, and cycling nearby.

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Markington, Nr Harrogate, North Yorkshire

What's nearby

Ripley Castle and Gardens - 7 min drive
Fountains Abbey - 8 min drive
Turkish Baths and Health Spa - 13 min drive
Harrogate Convention Centre - 13 min drive
Brimham Rocks - 14 min drive

Getting around

Weeton Station - 20 min drive
Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

Fountains Abbey & Studley Royal Water Garden - 9 min drive
The Water Rat - 10 min drive
The Inn South Stainley - 5 min drive
The Black Swan - 11 min drive
The Malt Shovel - 8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Country House in beautiful Countryside. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

Where is Charming Country House in beautiful Countryside. located?

This family-friendly Harrogate vacation home is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Studley Royal Park and Markenfield Hall. Fountains Abbey and Studley Roger Seven Bridges Walk are also within 3 mi (5 km).

9.6

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Dawn C.

Aug 31, 2020

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

Warmth, welcome and a great week.

After lockdown we were all in need of a break out of city life. We couldn’t have asked for a better accommodation. The welcome we received was first class, even the kids commented on how nice Belinda was. She was very helpful and available if we needed anything although there was nothing that we needed apart from directions on how to navigate through the countryside. Everybody we met were extremely friendly and helpful. Made some of us crave the country lifestyle. ❤️ Definitely recommend this accommodation you will feel like your coming from home to home. We look forward to going back again one day. Thanks Belinda.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Paul W.

Jul 18, 2019

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

Marking Time in Markington

Cleanliness of the property is tough. That is A LOT of space to clean and it is aging and open to the elements and near horse stables. The adults dealt with minor issues and leaned more on the character and atmosphere and not on the struggle of the upkeep. The kids found every spider and insect. Bring additional games and toys. But that backyard was amazing. Check-in was great. Access to the Internet needs to be clearly posted. Listing is fine. The stove situation was a learning process. We figured things out and it worked out well enough. Bring music if you want it for a party. The location was a love/hate thing. Some of us ran in the morning down the roads and through the village. Some went for walks. Plenty of parking space. The Hussar, the local pub, saved the day with having space for 10 one night. But those roads in and out of the house stressed me out. Be prepared and cautious. But once out then depending on direction you could be almost anywhere within two hours. The place is unique. We had 10-12 staying with us and an additional 8-10 joined us almost every night and we never struggle for space or places to have private conversations. Great location for us. Tough to get back to but away from the hussle and bussle of downtown areas. Pack the fridge and stick around. Have a lawn party. Lover of horses then this place is for you. Just be prepared for a flashback in time and some learning curves. Enjoy because everyone did and we loved how they enjoyed coming over.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Jan 30, 2024

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

Holiday with friends

A great sized property with space for families to enjoy indoors and outdoors. Belinda was very accommodating and was on hand for questions throughout the week. Thank you

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sophie C., London

Nov 7, 2023

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

Fantastic birthday weekend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Great hosting, we felt very at home. Beautiful walks right on the doorstep. We used a local private chef (French chef at home) and Indulge Deli Bar for catering - both fab.

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

Aug 14, 2023

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

Wonderful stay!

My family and I had a wonderful stay at Belinda's property. We were a group of 20 that included my 90 yr old Grandmother, 2 10 month old babies, and everything in between. Organising that many people was a task in itself and Belinda was so helpful and accommodating. She answered all of our bizarrely particular questions promptly, and was forthcoming in helping me figure out how to make all members of our group happy. The house itself was well equipped, with dreamy, comfortable beds, lovely soft linens and plenty of pillows. The kitchen had everything we needed to cater to a party of our size, although we ate most meals in the beautiful garden while the younger members of our group played tennis! There is a pub a short walk away, supermarkets a 15 minute drive and the lovelg town of Rippon only a little further. So all in all, ideally located. Check in was smooth, Belinda welcomed us personally, and even stopped by at check out to make sure we were happy. Barolin Farm is truly a peaceful, homely retreat and we are already looking at booking christmas here, although I'm sure it will be booked up for years to come!

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

About the host

Hosted by Belinda Bartle

Barolin Farm is the family home in which I grew up. I am the youngest of the Bartle family, renowned for their fame and success in the horse world. It adjoins the Yorkshire Riding Centre, which my mother founded in 1962. We enjoyed a wonderful and eccentric childhood here, wondering about the extensive grounds and riding constantly. Guests at Barolin Farm, are welcome to visit the horses and watch lessons taking place. Now my two daughters have grown up and fled the nest, and after a very successful stay at new years by a group of friends, we have now decided to make it available for groups to rent out. We receive plaudits for it's unique charm, comfort and suitability.

Why they chose this property

Barolin Farm was originally part of the Wilberforce estate built in the late 18th century, and it is very much a country house set in beautiful Yorkshire countryside between Harrogate and Ripon.

It is in a great situation for a rural retreat, surrounded by rolling Yorkshire countryside, half a mile outside the sleepy village of Markington.
Its perfectly located for access to Yorkshire's most popular tourist destinations; two miles from the great heritage site Fountains Abbey and six miles from Newby Hall.

What makes this property unique

Barolin Farm has 8 spacious bedrooms, sleeping 17 all en suite.
The large farmhouse kitchen with an Aga is very much the heart of the house.
Adjoining the kitchen is a snug area with solid fuel stove.
The large drawing room with log fire and the dining room make entertaining in this house a real occasion.

So there is plenty of room for large groups and all generations to enjoy.

The one acre walled garden on the South side of the house and the courtyard on the North provides ample traffic free safe space for children to let off steam.
There is also a tennis court to play in.