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🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳

Family-friendly holiday home in York with a sauna

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Experience the ultimate retreat at Launde Barn, a beautifully converted barn in Sutton on the Forest. Unwind with family and friends in the open-plan sitting room with log-burner, or enjoy some friendly competition on the mezzanine pool table. With a well-equipped kitchen and private secure garden featuring a barrel sauna and cold plunge tub, this holiday accommodation is perfect for relaxation or celebration.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳

Welcome to Launde Barn, a stunning 5⭐️ countryside retreat just 20 minutes from the heart of historic York! This beautifully converted barn combines modern comfort with rustic charm — perfect for family getaways, friend reunions, or a relaxing wellness escape.

🛏️ Sleeps 8 Comfortably | 🦽 Wheelchair Accessible | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Ideal for All Ages

Step into spacious, stylish interiors where exposed beams, a wood-burning stove, and open-plan living create an inviting social hub. A ground-floor super-king/twin bedroom with accessible bathroom makes it suitable for guests with reduced mobility.

🪵 Key Features:

• 🌿 Private Barrel Sauna + ❄️ Cold Plunge Tub
• 🎱 Mezzanine Games Area with Pool Table
• 🪵 Cosy Log-Burner in Vaulted Sitting Room
• 🍽️ Dining for 8–10 & Fully Equipped Kitchen
• 🌐 Superfast WiFi + Smart TV
• 🧺 Washer/Dryer + Underfloor Heating

Upstairs, enjoy a luxurious master king bedroom with ensuite, a twin/super-king room, a large family bathroom, and a versatile mezzanine with convertible sleeping space and full curtain privacy.

🌳 Outdoor Bliss & Wildlife Moments

Step outside into your private, secure garden with seating for up to 10, a BBQ, and outdoor games. Sip wine on the decking or recharge in the sauna while gazing out across the fields — home to sheep and alpacas! Take a woodland stroll, listen for tawny owls, or spot buzzards and deer as you unwind in nature.

🦉 Highlights Nearby:

• 🍰 5-min walk to Miss Daisy’s Tearoom
• 🥃 Visit the new local gin & whisky distillery
• 🍷 5-min walk to local pub
• 🍝 Dine at the nearby Italian restaurant
• 🏰 Explore Sutton Park, a Georgian stately home

📍 Prime Location for Adventure

Perfectly positioned to explore:

• 🏰 York’s iconic attractions: Minster, Viking Centre, City Walls
• 🏞️ North Yorkshire Moors & Castle Howard
• 🌊 Day trips to Whitby, Scarborough, and more
• 🛍️ Local markets in Easingwold and Stillington

🚌 Easy access to York via local bus (5-min walk). 🚫 Please note: No Saturday check-ins/check-outs.

Whether you're chasing countryside calm, city culture, or a stylish space to celebrate life’s moments, Launde Barn is your perfect home-from-home. ✨

📅 Book your stay now for an unforgettable escape near York!

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Private pool
  • Sauna

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Ice maker
  • Kitchen island
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Chef service
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 10 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Front entrance ramp
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • In-room accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping centre

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Golf
  • Tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Bicycle storage
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Composting
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Garden
  • Geothermal energy
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Unit size: 2,476 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 24

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Strip any used beds and gather used towels
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Check sauna is off
Check skylights are shut
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Rules

please no dogs upstairs or in the bedrooms please recycle everything, please sanitise every time you come in from outside the property gates,n
No outside shoes upstairs .

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 10 kg per pet)
Note from host: Up to 2 well behaved dogs. There will be a fee

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
So long as the barn is respected, no large parties

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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 (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 14
Note from host: So long as the barn is respected, no large parties
This property uses geothermal energy
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in York, this holiday home is in a rural area. Notable landmarks in the area include York Minster and Shambles. Travelling with kids? Consider Web Adventure Park and Clarence Gardens. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching. Visit our York travel guide
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What's nearby

  • York Minster featuring a square or plaza, heritage architecture and a church or cathedral
    York Minster
    14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • Shambles featuring a small town or village, heritage architecture and street scenes
    Shambles
    14 min drive - 16.5 km
  • The sun setting over a wintery day on the Heslington East campus at the University of York #goldenhour
    University of York
    16 min drive - 18.2 km
  • a little night time photo shot at York Racecourse
    York Racecourse
    18 min drive - 19.4 km
  • Sutton Park
    7 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Poppleton Station
    21 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    66 min drive

Restaurants

  • Olive Branch
    10 min drive
  • The Fika Room
    10 min drive
  • The Curious Coffee Company
    10 min drive
  • The Mended Drum
    4 min drive
  • The Sidings Hotel & Il Treno Restaurant
    11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 10 kg per pet.

How much is parking at 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is 🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳 located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Redwood Park Fishing Lakes, Howardian Hills, and Easingwold Golf Club. Web Adventure Park and Clarence Gardens are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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🌾Luxury Barn Escape with Sauna & Cold Plunge | Sleeps 8 | Near York 🧖‍♀️🦙🌳 Reviews

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Cleanliness

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Location

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10/10 Excellent

James U.

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

Amazing stay

Beautiful place, and location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nish K.

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

An amazing stay!

We had a short three nights stay, what a great break, super for us as a family, and really well set up for dogs too! Everything as advertised and a lovely secluded spot. We will be back!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Claire P.

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

Perfect Escape

Beautifully maintained property in easy to-reach rural location, close enough to York to pop in and enjoy, and far enough from the hustle and bustle of day to day life to relax and enjoy time with friends. Everything we needed for an enjoyable stay provided.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Neil I.

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

Fantastic Accommodation and Hosts

We stayed at Launde Barn for a family birthday celebration and I would recommend the barn and its hosts in a heartbeat! Barn was modern, smartly furnished, very well equipped (kitchen and outdoor games especially), and cleaned to a very high standrard. We particularly enjoyed the outdoor space with the calming backdrop of the sheep.Cyntra and Marcus were very welcoming and communicative hosts from the outset. Highly recommended and we would love to return. Thanks for a great few days :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah B.

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

Family Weejend

We felt that the property more than met our expectations. Lovely lounge area, well-equipped kitchen, extremely comfortable bedrooms and bathrooms. We enjoyed the outside eating area and we hired a hot tub, which we loved. Would certainly book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

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

Wonderful in every way!

We loved our time at the barn and found it child friendly for our young children. The property grounds are truly beautiful. Cyntra and Marcus were so welcoming and very accommodating! Thank you!
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah w.

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

Beautiful accommodation in beautiful grounds

Such beautiful accommodation which had everything we needed. The layout was perfect for us and having the pool table and the assortment of games was great. The bonus of a sauna was great! The grounds were lovely with the sheep and Beebee the alpaca who was really entertaining. The woods were beautiful for a wander and we even managed to see the owl. Thank you for a perfect week.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

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

Beautiful barn getaway.

The barn was absolutely perfect for our family get together. A real home from home. We all enjoyed our time thoroughly. Our hosts were very good at communicating which made organizing our stay much easier. Will miss waking up to see the alpaca and sheep in field opposite!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorna B.

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

A wonderful find

Perfect for what we needed to get together as a family for the first time in years. Very nice property, thoughtfully ready for us and a lovely cake to welcome us. Really friendly and helpful when there were things we needed. The location is lovely and the children loved the alpaca and walking in the woods. Thank you both!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sam S.

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

A beautiful barn in a great location

We rented the barn for four nights for a family birthday party. Everything is decorated to the highest standard with beautiful bedding, towels and soft furnishings. All the bedrooms are a good size. We loved the open plan kitchen and lounge and the dining space was perfect for our party. We were greeted warmly by our host and nothing was too much trouble. The outdoor space is fabulous and the village is beautiful. We had a wonderful time from start to finish.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Florrie M.

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

60th Birthday Family Getaway

This house is beautiful, there is everything you may need and more. The hosts go above and beyond to ensure your stay is enjoyed, we were delayed in our arrival time and had ordered a food delivery which the host very kindly received and put away in the fridge. Peaceful and close to the Dales where we enjoyed lovely walks. The sauna and lumi pod was a nice treat too! Would highly recommend to anybody wanting a family get away. You will not want for anything, house is very well equipped and lovely lemon drizzle cake upon arrival. Thank you!!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alice M.

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

Exceeded expectations!

My first thought when we got to the venue was ‘oh wow this is beyond what I expected!’ I was blown away at the beauty of the property and surroundings, the layout and finishing touches of the property make it so homely but still clean & well finished without being crowded. The extra touch of a homemade loaf and a little note was such a treat, everything had been thought of and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, I will definitely recommend to friends & family. Communication was fantastic and nothing was too much trouble me. Thank you Marcus & Cintra for sharing your beautiful property with us.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

George D.

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

Very good

Fantastic stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa K.

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

York stay

Superb accommodation, the hosts were helpful .
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ann D.

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

Perfect!

The perfect place to celebrate a significant birthday! The barn had everything we needed. Access to the woodland and use of the sauna gave us added space to relax and enjoy. We loved it! Thanks to Cyntra who is the perfect host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maureen J.

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

A beautiful reclaimed barn on a farm in Yorkshire 8 miles from York

What a great house! Everything we needed for 3 days in Yorkshire. Sheep and Alpaca at the farm, a sauna in the evenings with a cold plunge. We cooked, visited and relaxed in this lovely house.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Fabulous Yorkshire barn

A beautiful property and location.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David F.

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

Perfect

Brilliant stay, perfect location for us. Wonderful helpful hosts .fantastic spotless accommodation and the sheep and Alpaca were an added bonus
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Eleanor L.

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

Lovely stay!

Great visit with family! The property was beautiful, very clean with lots of little details, lots of games, kitchen full of equipment and a lovely setting. Really easy to check in and out and the hosts were really friendly and very responsive. Would definitely recommend a visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lydia W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved the Launde barn! The grounds and animals are a real highlight, and the interior is cozy and comfortable. The owners have put a lot of thought into the guest experience and Cyntra and Marcus are lovely and welcoming. The kitchenware (pans, utensils, etc) could use a refresh, but we probably cook more than most guests. The espresso machine was a delight. We can't wait to be back next year!
Stayed 8 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila P.

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

Excellent location

Perfect to get the bus into York or see the surrounding small towns and villages. Very well equipped property with fun for all ages Some parts could do with a more thorough cleaning eg kitchen drawers Excellent place for a family weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

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

Proper 5-star !!

We had a really great time, the barn is fantastic. Definelty a place we would love to go back too. Cyntra made sure our booking was super easy and everything was ready for us.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline G.

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

Superb Place to Stay

We loved everything about the Barn. It was spotlessly clean, had everything you needed including the peace and quiet of a beautiful countryside setting. Would not hesitate to recommend here for anyone looking for a break with a large group of friends or family where you just want to chill and enjoy each others company and the amazing scenery. The owner was lovely to deal with, she gave us some recommendations before our stay and responded within 24 hrs even baked us an among loaf cake for our stay. Thanks so much Launde Barn.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia N.

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

Wonderful accommodation

We spent five days in the property which was extremely spacious for five adults. Everything was perfect in a lovely relaxing setting within easy reach of York and the beautiful countryside. Facilities were excellent with everything you could possibly need. The local pub was friendly with very good food and a lovely atmosphere. We would definitely recommend this property.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Courtney D.

North Yorkshire Bliss

The property was lovely. All of the rooms had beautiful furnishing and comfortable beds. We were also impressed by how clean and organized everything was. The owner was very helpful and responsive to any question we had. It was the perfect place to relax and enjoy day trips to Castle Howard, Sutton Bank Preserve and York.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2017