About The Hay Barn

Thorne 1.7 miles. Settled in the quaint village of Fishlake near Thorne, Doncaster is this remarkable barn conversion, The Hay Barn. The Hay Barn enjoys spacious accommodation that is adorned with a mixture of stylish and rustic dÃ©cor. Leave your vehicle in one of the private parking spaces and make your way inside the stunning, redbrick property to be welcomed by a beautifully laid-out open-plan living space. Continue to the sitting area and sink back into one of the plush, leather sofas as you enjoy a family-favourite on the TV. The large kitchen is nearby and is home to shaker-style cabinets with ample food preparation space and appliances that any foodie needs. Dinner can be enjoyed at the neighbouring dining table; why not open a bottle of wine and make a toast to this fabulous escape? When the day comes to an end, choose between four well-appointed bedrooms featuring charming, exposed beams; including a ground-floor super-king-size, a super-king-size with en-suite shower room, a king-size with en suite and a family room hosting twin zip/link beds and a single bed. Completing the interior of the property is a bathroom on the first floor and a ground-floor cloakroom with WC, for extra convenience. The character courtyard is a secure space that offers an alfresco dining space, where you can tuck into a nourishing meal and catch the sun's rays during the warmer months. The courtyard also offers a small lawned area. Famed for its spectacular Norman doorway at St Cuthbert's Church, the small village of Fishlake offers a quaint atmosphere, home to an award-winning cafÃ©, The Old Butchers, an elegant restaurant situated within Fishlake Mill, and a friendly pub, the Hare & Hounds, where you can finish off a country walk with a tasty supper. Those looking to get their steps in can explore miles of public footpaths, green lanes and canals, where birdwatching opportunities are available on the wetlands at the River Don and Trans Penine Way, while there are plenty of fantastic cycling routes along quiet rural roads, appealing to the cyclists of the group. Be sure to pack your rods, as the Fishlake Ponds offer a tranquil spot to cast your line and enjoy a moment of peace, whilst the nearby Trundle Lane Riding School is bookable for riders of all abilities. There is also a luxury spa, The Truffle Lodge, where you can escape reality and indulge yourself in opulent surroundings. Stainforth can be found nearby and is home to all your amenities, including a range of shops and eateries, whilst also being within easy reach of the Thorne Golf Club. The town additionally hosts a train station, where you can jump on the train to Doncaster and Doncaster Racecourse with its regular events, the town additionally hosts the renowned Lakeside Village Outlet, where you can relish a spot of retail therapy. Get to know the area more with and go for a hike across the nearby moorland where panoramic views of the countryside can be admired, venture to Conisbrough to see the restored, 12th-century Castle, and enjoy a spot of birdwatching at the RSPB Dearne Valley - Old Moor. The family-friendly attractions of William's Den and the Yorkshire Wildlife Park are both within easy reach, where you can expect thrills on the zip-wire or come face-to-face with animals from across the world, or for a unique experience, try your hand at clay shooting with a visit to Park Lodge Shooting Ground. Further afield the delights of the Peak District National Park or the Yorkshire wolds can be enjoyed, along with visits to the bustling destinations of Leeds, York, Hull, Beverley, Scunthorpe and Sheffield. For a blissful break with your loved ones, choose The Hay Barn.

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Need To Know

✓Underfloor heating
✓ Electric double ovens (1 x microwave) and hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washing machine
✓ 2 x TVs (1 x Smart TV) and WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Stair gate, travel cot and highchair available
✓ Ample off-road parking for 6 vehicles
✓ Enclosed gated courtyard with furniture
✓ Courtyard has a small lawned area, children's ride on toys, seesaw and climbing frame
✓ Charcoal BBQ available on request
✓ A riding school is also within 500 metres of the property
✓ Two well-behaved dogs welcome
✓ Other pets considered; please call with any enquiries
✓ 3pm check in
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.7 miles
✓ Note: There are steps in the courtyard, please take care
✓ Note: This property does not accept stag or hen parties or anything similar
✓ Note: There is an Electric Charge Point available for a supplementary cost of £30 per car per week

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The Hay Barn Reviews

Just returned from a fantastic weekend celebrating birthdays at this beautiful house. The Haybarn was spotless, it had every amenity you would need, very spacious for our family of 8, the outside area with hot tub, table tennis and BBQ was a big hit. We were blessed with good weather, and the village with the brilliant pub within walking distance was lovely. Great location to explore Yorkshire for days out but the house was so lovely we could have stayed in all weekend! Jill was very attentive and friendly, a great host, would 100 recommend this property

Catherine

What a gorgeous, spacious property. We will definitely be back with the dogs who loved the garden.

Francesca

Absolutely loved our family weekend here! Were already talking about booking again next year!

Vincenza

We stayed with all the family and grandchildren, The Hay Barn was very spacious and set in rural surroundings, with a lovely garden and outdoor activities for the boys. We had a lovely welcoming selection of goodies and wine, thank you. The table tennis and rackets were a great hit, even though we didnt have any shuttlecocks they found a ping pong ball to play with. It was beautiful and tranquil, wonderful seeing the rabbits and squirrels so close to us. The walks were amazing, enjoyed by all, including the dogs! The bedrooms were very comfortable as was the lounge. Kitchen was large and well equipped. The hot tub was a big hit with everyone and Jill checked on it daily. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. We hope to come again next year!

Beautiful property. Clean and very spacious, There were no ride on toys but Gill did bring round a table tennis table which kept the boys entertained. Hot tub was great and was checked on a daily basis by Gill. Very comfortable large beds. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

Lovely, spacious cottage in a peaceful location. All modcons. Good wifi. A couple of nice pubs within walking distance. I would highly recommend it for a short break.

Joanna

The property is lovely, well equipped and we found it very clean and tidy. The location is quite rural but very easy to get to lots of different places. Bedrooms are very spacious & beds are very comfortable.

Pauline

The Hay Barn was the perfect dwelling for our family get together. The outdoor garden gave us the space for socialising, games and activities or just relaxing. Indoor space was spotlessly clean and comfortable. Jill the owner was very welcoming and accommodating. An incredibly enjoyable week.

Beautiful house, lovely & peaceful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay with friends

Fabulous place, loving sociable living area, garden and hot tub

The Hay Barn is simply beautiful, the whole place is relaxing and peaceful. The garden space is perfect and Jill provided some entertainment for the children, with ride on tractors and tennis rackets etc. which was a wonderful touch. Jill checked the hot tub was safe to use every day and was always friendly and welcoming. We loved the location. Waking up to see the rabbits bouncing around the fields and the calfs with their mothers was really lovely. The Hare & Hounds pub is walking distance and the food is delicious. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely recommend. Thank you Jill! We hope to see you again next year!

Patrick

Jill was a brilliant and helpful host. Very communicative and had really thought about the little things to make sure the property was well equipped to our needs

Wow! what can we say the Hay Barn is absolutely wonderful! We stayed here as 3 families with small children, everything was perfect from the peaceful location to the enclosed garden and Hot tub. we cannot fault at all and will definitely be returning. Thanks to Jill for being on hand for anything we may need or any questions we had during our stay.

We had 3 families staying together over the bank holiday and The Hay Barn was absolutely perfect. Like other reviews the home is even nicer in person than the pictures with plenty of space outside and inside for everyone. Everything was clearly explained on how to use, we had a bbq, roast and had everything we needed all weekend. The hot tub was a fab addition to our weekend. Lots of lovely local places and walks to check out & Jill was easily contactable and so helpful throughout our stay. Thank you Jill!

Kathryn

Fantastic property and wonderful hosts would absolutely love to stay again!

Sharon

First class accommodation. Worked really well for family gathering. Clean, comfortable, welcoming and very well equipped. Jacuzzi made a great gathering point even when it was cold!! Thanks for a great weekend!

Fantastic property, everything we needed and very clean. Plenty of space for 9 of us. Both the inside and outside were impressive. We all enjoyed the hot tub and there was plenty of outside furniture for us to eat in the garden, the first time this year! Jill was very helpful and there were some welcome treats for us. Would 100 recommend staying here.

Perfect house for us and Jill the owner was lovely.

Rebecca

Jill and John made our holiday so comfortable. They went out of their way to make sure we had everything we needed and more there were floods and the made the stay fun and possible!. We will definitely go back. The property was immaculate and so well equipped. The decor was tasteful and not over cluttered. We slept, ate, played and rested well.

Gorgeous house, lots of space, fab hottub. Has everything needed. Owner friendly and there if any concerns

Mohsin

We had a lovey stay at The Hay Barn in Fishlake. The 4 bedroom barn was perfect for the six of us who were looking for a spacious modern property for a weekend of relaxing away in the countryside. The Hay Barn is a very modern property and the owners have really thought about balancing modern facilities whilst still retaining the original charm of the barn. The kitchen is equipped with AEG appliances, the bathrooms have excellent showers with good water flow and the large smart TV is great for watching a movie at the end of the day. The garden is a great place for a BBQ, breakfast or any kind of dining and with the added canopy, you have some shelter from the elements. One of the property highlights is a huge, modern hot tub which was prepared for us by the owner and checked during our stay. A great addition and something which separates this property from ones we have stayed at in the past. Overall, a great property for larger families or large groups wanting to spend time relaxing in a modern facility within the countryside. Thank you Gill and Jack for your hospitality!

Nicholas

Brilliant property and lovely people! Probably even nicer in person than the pictures. House was really spacious and very clean. Plenty of space in the garden and lovely space to sit around and BBQ as well as the hot tub of course. Nice little village with a pub and a caf, would highly highly recommend staying at the Hay Barn.

It was a beautiful house, we had lovely weather and got to enjoy the garden which had fabulous facilities. The hot tub was lovely. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Jill the host was so kind and looked after us very well. Thank you so much. Our two young boys and dog loved it and wanted to stay!

Absolutely amazing stay. Couldn't fault the cottage at all. We will return without hesitation

Superb accommodation and very comfortable throughout. We had a great family reunion and a relaxing stay. Lots of animals locally for the kids to enjoy and they loved the freedom to cycle safely in the lane. The courtyard garden is lovely and the hot tub was very well used The owner ,Jill was very helpful. We'd all like to return some day.

We had an absolutely fantastic stay! The property is beautiful, the pictures really don't do it justice. We will definitely be booking to return to The Hay Barn.

Sheena

The Hay Barn is a beautiful property in a lovely rural setting & was the perfect place for 3 generations of our family to spend time together. The interior is stunning, very spacious with great features such as exposed brickwork, beams in the bedrooms & deep window sills ideal window seats to gaze out at the surrounding countryside views. The finish is superb and quality of furnishings, fittings, linens outstanding. Above all it feels homely and welcoming. Everything has been provided that guests could possibly need, along with some unexpected little treats on arrival a lovely touch from our host. Photographs dont really do it justice we loved the look from the pictures but in the flesh so to speak The Hay Barn is so much more impressive. The outside space is delightful & compliments the property. A large courtyard style area with a beautiful raised flower bed, lawn, a range of seating areas and even some ride on toys for the youngest guests. Though previously a hot tub could be could be hired in via the owner, the addition of a large permanent hot tub is a huge bonus and really added a touch of luxury to our stay. Fishlake is a rural village but there are plenty of places to visit it & things to do within a short distance. Lots of lovely walks, a luxury day spa on the doorstep, farmwildlife parks as well as places to go out to eat. Jill the owner was a perfect host very friendly, helpful & responsive. She contacted me personally ahead of our stay and was very quick replying to any questions. We also really appreciated her suggestions for places to visit with our granddaughter. We had the pleasure of meeting Jill with her friend on arrival they were most welcoming just what we needed after a drive in awful weather! Thank you again Jill for a wonderful birthday break with our family & being such a great host. We all loved our time at The Hay Barn & wouldnt hesitate to recommend it.

Francoise

Very comfortable stay, beautifully decorated and very well equipped. Lovely location. Some lovely little local walks directly from the barn. Our host Jill was extremely helpful and the enclosed area outside was perfect with the dog. Nice village cafe and the Old George Inn just down the road was great for a a family pub meal and dog friendly too.

Property is excellent. Surrounding area is a bit limiting.

The Hay Barn is in a fabulous location the place itself is very comfortable, high spec furniture and fittings, extremely comfortable . We enjoyed family time together , Jill the owner ensured everything was ready for us when we arrived . Well worth the cost highly recommended , however as other comments I would not recommend Sykes cottages.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Hay Barn! The cottage was beautiful and extremely comfortable and Jill was an excellent host going out of her way to assist us. Would recommend 100

Hayley

We stayed for 5 nights5 generations of my familyranging from ages 15 months to 88 years old! Would highly recommend the Hay barn as a place to stay but not Sykes as a company. Listing was incorrect . But the Hay Barn was lovely. Lovely peaceful spot in the the countryside. Everything we needed was in the house. Even some childs toys in the garden. Would return again to the Hay barn once the hot tub is up and running. Jill was super helpful when we needed assistance. Many thanks Jill you have a great property

Keeley

Had a lovely weekend with all my family, the house is beautiful would definitely recommend

The Hay Barn has been a pleasure! Its situated in a beautiful location with wonderful views. The Barn itself gave us all a warm & cosy feeling, it made us feel right at home. There is nothing I could say in fault because it was the most perfect relaxing holiday we could have wished for . The pictures do not do this lovely barn any justice! 110 would recommend staying here & we will definitely be booking again In the future. 1010. Thank you for making my 30th birthday one to remember . Friendly, helpful and caring Owners.

The Hay Barn was lovely, we had a great weekend. Instructions to find it were good and there was plenty of parking. The garden was great for the two little dogs that came with us. All rooms were lovely, really nicely decorated and plenty of space for everyone. Its was lovely and warm, the beds were very comfy and the kitchen well equipped. Cant fault our stay, would love to come back. Thankyou

Leanne

A beautiful property in a very pleasant location, rooms were lovely and comfortable and finished to a very high standard. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it.

We had a fabulous time,the accommodation is second to none. Met with owner via horse riding for the children and they couldnt have been nicer folks. Kitchen has everything you need ,bedrooms are spacious enough for a permanent trundle bed to add to folks available to sleep. My single only improvement would be a shower in the lower bedroom its then possible to advertise for a disabled people. Yes we would definitely visit again. It was a 45 min drive away so perfect. Beautiful countryside around and a pub within walking distance ,what more can you ask for.

We have just spent 6 days at this lovely property. It was perfect for our needs. We had 3 generations staying together for a family celebration. The barn was clean, comfortable and very well equipped. There are many places to visit in every direction. My small grand daughters loved the Christmas decorations and pony riding. Due to the weather we didnt use the outdoor area but it was really lovely. The addition of a new bed super king twin bed in downstairs room was perfect for our families needs. The host was very helpful and friendly. The surrounding land was all open and the stars and sunrises were spectacular. I would highly recommend this property.

We had an amazing stay and couldn't ask for more from the property and the owners. It was beautifully set up for us, very clean and spacious. The property is much bigger and more beautiful than the photos show and the hot tub is a worthy addition! There were 10 of us during the stay and we felt we had plenty of space for everyone. A great weekend and we'd love to stay again! Thank you

Bridgette

We have stayed at many cottages but this was by far the best. Rarely if ever have we got to the end of our stay wishing we could stay longer. It had everything we needed. Happily I can't find anything negative.

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