The Farm House in Aldbrough St. John near Barton | Stunning Yorkshire Group Cottage

About The Farm House

The Farm House is a spectacular five-bedroom property near Aldbrough St John in North Yorkshire. This impressive retreat sleeps up to ten guests and works perfectly for large families or groups of friends. The property features a dedicated games room complete with pool table and pac man arcade machine, plus a separate on-site gym for fitness enthusiasts.

The location offers peaceful countryside views across surrounding fields. You'll wake up to sheep grazing and enjoy exceptional stargazing opportunities on clear nights. The setting provides total privacy whilst remaining close to major roads.

Accommodation includes one king-size room with en-suite freestanding bath and walk-in shower, one king-size that converts to twin beds, two doubles and one bunk room. There are two bathrooms plus two cloakrooms. Social spaces include a kitchen with AGA, utility room, dining room with wood-burning stove, sitting room with wood-burning stove, conservatory and games room. Off-road parking accommodates ten cars.

Richmond sits 5 miles away (12 minutes). Raby Castle is 8 miles away (15 minutes). The Bowes Museum reaches 9 miles away (18 minutes). Barnard Castle stands 10 miles away (20 minutes).

The Farm House combines space, entertainment facilities and countryside tranquillity. Perfect for milestone birthdays or family gatherings where everyone needs room to spread out.

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Need To Know

✓Oil central heating, double oven, hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster, 2 x wine chillers, coffee machine
✓3 x smart tv, wifi, pool table, pac man arcade machine and piano
✓Fully equipped gym including weights, running machine and other fitness equipment
✓Fuel, power and starter pack for wood-burning stove included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Highchair and travel cot available
✓Off-road parking for 10 cars
✓Non-enclosed front garden with lawn
✓Non-enclosed rear garden with lawn, gravel area and hot tub
✓Two well-behaved pets welcome
✓Sorry, no smoking
✓Shop 1.8 miles, pub 1.9 miles
✓Note: there is an on-site gym located in a separate building
✓No stag, hen or similar parties
✓This property accepts a minimum of three nights
✓Please note: a starter pack of logs is included in the rent, however, additional logs can be provided on request at an additional cost
✓Please note that this property does not accept 1 night bookings

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Farm House

Spacious Layout for Groups

The property offers exceptional space with five bedrooms and multiple living areas. Groups of ten can spread out comfortably without feeling cramped.

Games Room Entertainment

Pool table and pac man arcade machine keep teenagers and adults entertained. The dedicated games room provides hours of group fun and friendly competition.

Comfortable Beds Throughout

Multiple guests praised the super comfortable beds across all five bedrooms. Everyone gets a proper good night's sleep after busy days exploring Yorkshire.

Beautiful Countryside Setting

Peaceful location with fields and sheep surrounding the property. The night skies offer amazing stargazing opportunities away from light pollution.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

The kitchen features an AGA, double oven and alcove seating for family meals. Two wine chillers and coffee machine add extra touches for group gatherings.

Generous Parking Space

Off-road parking for ten cars means every guest can bring their vehicle. No fighting over spaces or parking on country lanes.

Getting To The Farm House

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Farm House by car, take the A1(M) and exit onto the A66 towards Scotch Corner. Follow signs to Aldbrough St John. The property is easily accessible from major routes and offers convenient off-road parking for ten cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Darlington, approximately 11 miles away. From there, it's a straightforward taxi journey to your countryside retreat near the Yorkshire Dales National Park.

Off-road parking for ten cars

Darlington station (11 miles)

Easily accessible from the A1(M) and A66

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Richmond Castle

Distance: 5 miles

DL10 4QW

Raby Castle

Distance: 8 miles

DL2 3AH

The Bowes Museum

Distance: 9 miles

DL12 8NP

Deepdale Beck Walk

Distance: 2 miles

DL11 7TP

River Tees Walk Piercebridge

Distance: 4 miles

DL2 3SW

Richmond Riverside Walk

Distance: 5 miles

DL10 4QW

Tesco Superstore Darlington

Distance: 10 miles

DL1 2PN

Sainsbury's Richmond

Distance: 5 miles

DL10 4FF

Barnard Castle Market Place

Distance: 10 miles

DL12 8NE

Darlington Railway Station

Distance: 11 miles

DL1 1PP

Scotch Corner Services

Distance: 6 miles

DL10 6NS

Richmond Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

DL10 4JX

Richmond Castle

Distance: 5 miles

DL10 4QW

Raby Castle

Distance: 8 miles

DL2 3AH

The Bowes Museum

Distance: 9 miles

DL12 8NP

Deepdale Beck Walk

Distance: 2 miles

DL11 7TP

River Tees Walk Piercebridge

Distance: 4 miles

DL2 3SW

Richmond Riverside Walk

Distance: 5 miles

DL10 4QW

Tesco Superstore Darlington

Distance: 10 miles

DL1 2PN

Sainsbury's Richmond

Distance: 5 miles

DL10 4FF

Barnard Castle Market Place

Distance: 10 miles

DL12 8NE

Darlington Railway Station

Distance: 11 miles

DL1 1PP

Scotch Corner Services

Distance: 6 miles

DL10 6NS

Richmond Town Centre

Distance: 5 miles

DL10 4JX

Is The Farm House Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families

Children will love the games room with pool table and pac man arcade machine. The bunk bedroom sleeps younger guests whilst the large gardens provide space for outdoor play. Travel cot and highchair are available. Teenagers particularly enjoyed the entertainment facilities and comfortable bedrooms. The peaceful setting lets kids explore safely whilst the nearby attractions like Richmond Castle offer educational days out.

Groups Will Love...

The dedicated games room stands out as the star feature for groups. Pool table tournaments and pac man competitions keep everyone entertained between meals. The separate gym building offers fitness enthusiasts their own space. Three Smart TVs across the property mean different groups can watch what they want. The kitchen alcove seating creates a focal point for family meals and gatherings.

Pet Friendly

Two well-behaved dogs are welcome at The Farm House. The large front and rear gardens give pets plenty of space to roam. Note that gardens are non-enclosed, so dogs need supervision. One guest mentioned their Cockapoo loved the freedom of the grounds. The countryside setting offers excellent walking opportunities. Nearby Deepdale Beck Walk sits just two miles away for proper dog walks.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Farm House

The Morritt Hotel

Located 1.9 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL12 9SE

The Bay Horse Inn

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL10 7JH

The Copper Kettle Tearoom

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DL10 4JE

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Farm House

Is The Farm House pet friendly?

Yes, The Farm House welcomes two well-behaved dogs. The property has large front and rear gardens, though note these are non-enclosed so supervision is needed for pets with herding instincts.

How many cars can park at the property?

Off-road parking is available for ten cars. This generous parking allocation means every guest in your group can bring their own vehicle without any issues.

What entertainment facilities are available?

The dedicated games room includes a pool table and pac man arcade machine. There's also a piano, three Smart TVs throughout the property and a separate on-site gym building.

What sleeping arrangements does The Farm House offer?

Five bedrooms sleep ten guests total. One king-size has an en-suite, one king-size converts to twin beds, two doubles and one bunk room for children or flexible sleeping.

How many bathrooms are there?

The property has two full bathrooms plus two cloakrooms. The master bedroom features an en-suite with freestanding bath and walk-in shower, plus there's a main bathroom with bath and walk-in shower.

What cooking facilities are in the kitchen?

The kitchen features an AGA, double oven, hob, fridge/freezer, two wine chillers and coffee machine. There's also a utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer for longer stays.

Is there heating throughout the property?

Oil central heating runs throughout The Farm House. The dining room and sitting room both have wood-burning stoves, with a starter pack of logs included in your rental.

What is the minimum stay requirement?

The Farm House requires a minimum three-night booking. The property does not accept one-night stays, stag parties, hen parties or similar group events.

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The Farm House Reviews

The entire place was shabby, grubby and unkempt. Doors and windows rotting. A lot of them were sealed shut. You couldn't go in the dining room as nothing opened and it was a really hot weekend. Stained blinds. Blinds that are just balanced on which fell off onto one of us. I informed the manager and no enquiring as to how that person was. Smoke alarm missing. We had to clean the fridge ourselves. Cracked and loose paving slabs outside were not ideal for small children. No chlorine in the hottub so the water went murky pretty quickly. I informed the manager and he did offer to rechlorinate but its not safe on your skin to sit in fresh chlorine so we said no. Cracked bath and mouldy shower in the ensuite. The place is beautiful but its very rundown and shabby around the edges. The prosecco and chocolates were a nice touch and the space indoors and garden were spacious and private but I wouldn't have booked had we known the place is quite rundown. Maybe a few years ago it was 5 star but not now.

Callum

We had a lovely family weekend away at the farmhouse and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The house itself is fabulous spacious, comfortable, and wellequipped, making it the perfect place to relax and spend quality time together. The garden was fantastic for the children, giving them plenty of space to play and explore, and the whole property felt welcoming and homely. There were so many positives to our stay, and overall we had a wonderful experience. The only slight disappointment was that we werent aware the hot tub was logfired. It took quite a long time to heat up, and we would have preferred a traditional hot tub with jets that could be used more instantly. We were also looking forward to using the gym facilities, but unfortunately the treadmill in the garage wasnt working and the equipment could do with a bit of updating. That said, these were only minor issues in what was otherwise a perfect stay. We made some great family memories and would happily recommend the farmhouse to others looking for a comfortable countryside getaway.

Tracey

The place is stunning, lovely views, all rooms were very cosy and comfortable and big. The only thing i would suggest is the kitchen equipment could be updated made more modern. All in all tho would definitely stay there again.

Lyndsey

Great accommodation. The small bedroom with the bunk beds was far too small for our teenage boys, and they ended up sleeping on the sofas. When I enquired about the annex with the bedroom, I was told this wasnt included in our booking, despite it being in the farmhouse itself. The bath in the ensuite needs some attention, and theres a few loose tiles on the floor. Its in a beautiful spot, with very scenic surroundings. The farmhouse itself it lovely, and had everything you would need for a self catering holiday.

We went for our grandson 16th birthday we loved the place plenty for lads to ... We went for our grandson 16th birthday we loved the place plenty for lads to do pool and gym very quiet and peaceful we would go again

Adrian

What a beautiful and spacious house this. It must take some looking after. The beds are really comfortable and the bathrooms are great to. We had 10 with us so every toilet was welcome. From walking in to leaving it was fantastic. I only have 1 bad thing to say is take pjs but only shorts and tshirt because the house is rather hot. And with underfloor heating it was great. The chocolates and prosecco on arrival too which was a class act. Thanks for a great weekend

Our first time at the farmhouse & we loved our short stay. Nice & spacious with complimentary Prosecco & chocolates being a nice greeting. The beds were super comfortable & the master en suite bedroom definitely had the wow factor We did get in the wood fired hot tub but it takes a few hours to get the temperature hot enough to get in. The men loved the games room. Plenty of parking & the dog loved his stay too.

Angela

Morning the only problem we had and that was it took a full day for being able ... Morning the only problem we had and that was it took a full day for being able to use the Hot Tub and keeping it hot through the time we where there

Lovely stay. We had a great time which would have been even better if the hot tub was ready for us on arrival. Little things like only one pool cue, no tip on the other window in dining room broke water coming through window frame where Christmas tree was. If these things were addressed it would have been perfect.

Ann Denise

This is a fabulous place! It's spacious, cosy and well equipped. We all loved every aspect of it, the games room was a hit with our younger family members and the converted gym for the older ones. The hot tub was an added bonus on a frosty evening, and lots of fun was had by all. If I have any criticism it would be that the kitchen equipment is very old, there was a faulty socket and the blind in the bedroom was defective. There were no hairdryers but one quick message to the owner solved that and he delivered one in a jiffy. It needs a bit of a deep clean, it was very dusty but all in all it is highly recommended.

Debbie

This place was amazing. It slept 10 comfortably and there was so much space. It is of a high standard and well worth the cost. We have all had a brilliant time there and we will definitely be going back. It's peaceful with lovely views. Horses in the fields next to the house and birds of prey landing on tge hedges was great to see. 1010 from us

We had a fantastic weekend away at the Farmhouse, it truly has the wow factor. The whole place was warm and welcoming from the moment we arrived. It was toasty warm even without the log burners, though we lit them in the evenings for the lovely, cosy ambience. The furnishings, bed linen and overall comfort were excellent. Our bed in the main suite felt like sleeping on a cloud, with sumptuously soft pillows. We cooked some lovely meals during our stay, full English breakfasts, a proper Sunday roast and more. The oven worked very well, but the hob was a little frustrating as the temperature kept cutting out. It didnt spoil anything, but it was a bit annoying at times. We played darts, snooker and family games. One tip for future guests if youre serious players, bring your own darts and snooker cues, as the ones provided arent great quality. The woodfired hot tub was fabulous. Yes, it takes a bit of time to heat up, but once hot, it stayed that way all weekend and was perfect for relaxing with a glass of champagne.

The house is lovely, spacious and comfortable. We came away from our stay with lots of extra special memories to treasure. To make it even better for future guests the games room needs brighter lighting, tips on all the pool cues and a full set of darts!

Rachel

Wow, what a weekend! We celebrated a special birthday at the house with family and it was amazing! Totally wowed by the house itself, stunning!! Bedrooms were beautiful too with very comfortable beds, luxury! Kitchen perfect place to party with everything you need! Games room was a nice bonus too for the children. Lovely having the horses a stone throw away ans the children enjoyed feeding them Would highly recommend and we would love to stay again xx

An absolute gem of a property in a fantastic location for those who want to get ... An absolute gem of a property in a fantastic location for those who want to get away from it all but have all the comfort of a superb home Highly recommended

We had the most amazing family weekend and the house was in the perfect location and setting. Comfy beds and bedding, games room for entertainment, a gym to potter in and luxurious lounge areas. Just a couple of niggles which if sorted would make it a true 5Star property. The oven was terrible, the dishwasher needed the filter cleaning so was useless and despite beautiful coffee machines, there was no cafetire.

The house on arrival gave us that WOW feeling. The Farm House was very clean with lots of space for 10 guests. The arrival pack was a lovely gesture as it was our mums 93 birthday. The whole family thoroughly enjoyed their stay, especially the children who had the hot tub and the games room which made their stay a pleasurable one. We would definitely look to stay again.

One of the best houses we have stayed in, absolutely stunning.

The location is perfect, unreal to be honest, the grounds the house and the facilities are perfect, close proximity to major roads, fare enough away to be private. The house internally has everything you need for a break with a well designed kitchen for family time and get together. The beds where clean as was the house and most importantly comfortable, my only Criticism would be the exterior, more specifically the windows are well weathered with some actually beyond repair, a bit of TLC is this department would make the world of difference. Did it affect our stay though, absolutely not. Perfect house perfect setting, would I recommend it and stay again, Definitely..

We have just returned back from a weekend at The Farm House and we were blown away with how gorgeous it is. The photos on the listing dont do it justice. Its huge! Each bedroom is light and spacious with views of surrounding fields. The master bedroom is like a suite! It was the perfect venue and the property owners were accommodating to the couple of requests we had. Would definitely book again.

This property is a hidden gem. Short journey from home and perfect in every way. We were a family of 10 celebrating a 16th birthday, we had the most amazing time and would return in a heart beat. I would imagine this place would be equally as perfect in the summer months

The house overall is perfect for a family together or just relax. Looking out at sheep every morning and evening was lovely and added to this home. If you like your night skies, it's perfect. We only got one clear night in the stay but the stars were amazing.

The upkeep and maintenance of the property should be improved to reflect the 1300 price for 4 nights. The location is good and the property could be very good.

The house was absolute beautiful with a quality feel whilst being comfortable! We all had an amazing time. There was 11 of us, there was lots of room for us all and our teenagers loved the games room. We didnt even use the large dining room as it wasnt needed. There was only one issue for us and that was no fence for the garden. We had a dog who has a natural herding instinct. He was very well behaved but we took a long line lead with us so he still had a little bit of freedom but we couldnt truly relax knowing the sheep was in the other field. We did have an issue with not being able to turn the cooker on, we contacted the owners who were there within minutes and showed us how to work it, told us about the local pub and was available via text phone for a few non urgent queries. The wood burning Hot tub was great and easy to use and the wood was replenished when we asked bit of feedback could have a few seats around the hot tub area Richmond town was a short drive away. We also had a 20 minute walk down the bridal path to the local pub which is dog friendly and the locals were very welcoming. In a nutshell We would definitely return and had some amazing quality family time together in a beautiful environment. Thank you!

Wonderful property, absolutely huge and great layout for kids. Comfortable, cosy and hope to return one day. Highly recommend!!

This is a stunning property in an absolutely beautiful, peaceful location. Each room is beautifully furnished and made to feel very homely. The outdoor space is also lovely. There are only minor things that would have made our stay even more enjoyable hand wash in every bathroomtoilet rather than just one for the entire house. some guidance on the hot tub i.e how long it would take to heat spare gas canister for the outdoor table top fire it ran out 2 minutes after we fired it up!! Otherwise a wonderful stay, would definitely recommend.

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The Farm House, Aldbrough St. John

About The Farm House

Need To Know

More Group Cottages You May Like

What Guests Love

Spacious Layout for Groups

Games Room Entertainment

Comfortable Beds Throughout

Beautiful Countryside Setting

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Generous Parking Space

Getting To The Farm House

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Farm House Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Morritt Hotel

The Bay Horse Inn

The Copper Kettle Tearoom

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Farm House Reviews