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Ivy Cottage, Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm.

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi (free) - Ivy Cottage, Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm. (Kexby)
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Ivy Cottage, Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm. provides amenities like a garden and laundry facilities. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space
  • Parking available

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About this property

Ivy Cottage, Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm.

  • Ivy cottage is a stunning barn conversion (often described as a home from home) situated on a working farm between the villages of Dunnington and Kexby, 5 miles from the City of York. Original features combined with contemporary touches ensure a comfortable stay.

    The cottage has a large private rear garden with picnic/BBQ area overlooking open countryside and woodland with a large car parking area which is solely for the use of residents.

    There is a wealth of things to do in the area, York city centre is only 5 miles away and its famous 'park and ride' is only a five minute drive taking you to York's many wonderful visitor attractions such as York minster, Yorvik Viking Centre, the Shambles, Castle Museum, Clifford's Tower, National Railway Museum etc. Ivy cottage is ideally situated for touring the east coast, North Yorkshire Moors Railway at Pickering, the Yorkshire Dales, Elvington Air Museum, Harrogate and Leeds.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 private bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • DVD player
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevator
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Motor boating 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
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Contactless check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Contactless check-out available

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 complete the following before checking out:

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks, and take out the trash

Turn off the lights and lock the doors

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
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, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Located in York, this cottage is in a rural area and near a water park. Notable landmarks in the area include Shambles and York City Walls. Traveling with kids? Consider York Maze and Breezy Knees Gardens and Nursery. Discover the area's water adventures with motor boating and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling. Visit our York travel guide
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Kexby, York

What's nearby

  • A snow-covered path with a sunset in the background, a lone tree, and a few people walking.
    University of York
    6 min drive - 6.3 km
  • A military aircraft parked on a tarmac with a clear sky in the background.
    Yorkshire Air Museum
    6 min drive - 7.6 km
  • York Maze
    5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Giant Maize Maze
    5 min drive - 5.6 km
  • McArthur Glen Designer Outlet
    12 min drive - 14.0 km

Getting around

  • York (QQY-York Train Station)
    19 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford)
    57 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Cups
    8 min drive
  • No. 10 Cafe Bar & Bistro
    8 min drive
  • Wenlock Arms
    8 min drive
  • Toby Carvery
    7 min drive
  • Tang Hall Chinese Takeaway
    7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Ivy Cottage, Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Ivy Cottage, Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Ivy Cottage, Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Ivy Cottage, Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm. located?

This family-friendly York cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Yorkshire Air Museum and York Maze. Breezy Knees Gardens and Nursery and Yorkshire's Winter Wonderland are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Ivy Cottage, Barn Conversion, Situated On A Working Family Farm. Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 67 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 67 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 67 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 67 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 67 reviews

10

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely week with our three boys.Its a perfect base for exploring York and near by attractions.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

york stay

We Had an excellent stay the cottage was very clean comfortable and well equipped perfect to explore York and surrounding area.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Short break with grandchildren

Very well situated for grips into York and surrounding area. Easy to catch park and ride bus. Great layout in the house and well equipped although could do with a bit more cutlery and some tongs that work! A really good place to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place to stay, from easy booking to the facilities & room layout which was perfect for what we needed The kitchen was well equipped, rooms decorated to a high standard & very clean The farm is within a short drive to a pub for an evening meals or shops (we had a supermarket delivery on the evening we arrived which worked out very conveniently). The view from the cottage was lovely overlooking the fields & cowsNext time we are back in York we would definitely look to rebook & would highly recommend to others
Twin beds on ground floor with a bathroom off from the room
Spiral staircase to the double bedroom which overlooked the fields & cows
Double bedroom - VERY comfy!!!
Neighbours
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

89th celebration

Lovely, clean property.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely 4 night stay

Really lovely property and enough space for 5 of us. Everything was as described and clean. We had a fabulous 4 night stay and a great location. It was easy to get to York, McArthur Glen and Scarborough. We would definitely return, the owners are lovely and the bonus, a little farm shop.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family break

We were a family meet up of 5. The cottage was immaculate on arrival, tea, coffee and milk and cookies all there to use. Key code was given prior to arrival. Great location for park and ride. Lovely cottage to spend time in. Wewill be back.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely, peaceful Barn

A lovely Barn located just 10 minute short drive from the Park and Ride taking you directly into York city centre. Brilliant location for exploring the loval area. The Barn was lovely, clean and welcoming with everything needed. It really was home from home and exceeded expectations.The oweners provided a lovely welcome pack which was gratefully received. This was a treasure to find and we will definitely come back again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Peaceful Family Escape

Our family absolutely enjoyed our stay at the quaint Ivy Cottage. It was the perfect peaceful getaway. The cottage was very clean, well-stocked, and had everything we needed for a comfortable stay.The little touches—like the delicious treats left for us—made us feel welcome right away. Our children loved watching the cows in the nearby fields, and my husband and I appreciated the calm, relaxing atmosphere. It gave us a much-needed break from the usual pace of life.We hope to return again soon. Highly recommended for families looking for a quiet countryside retreat.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family Gathering

The property fulfilled our family's needs. Private, quiet and plenty of parking. Although we were on a farm there were no farm smells, only the cattle mooing in the morning, but did not disturbed. The open aspect to the rear of the property gave us views over the fields. The location was perfect for the park and ride into York and the shopping outlet on the A19. The property its self was well equipped, clean, good showers and spacious. Would be confident to recommend to friends and family.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

York -July 2023

This was an amazing property with great views of the cows and we were very happy for our 4 night stay. On arrival we were able to relax in the Garden and enjoy the sun , but we looked at the forecast and the rest of the time was going to be very wet. It was sad that we only got a few hours with no rain , but after going into York and getting wet for 2 days we were so pleased to be able to come back to this amazing property. It's larger that it looks in the pictures and very well located for the park and ride. We would like to come back some time, great beds and great night sleep and a very well equipped kitchen. Next time we come we may have better weather and get to explore the area . On a wet day the designer retail park 15 mins drive away is great , some nice shops we don't get in the south and our boys loved all the big sports shops and Haribo shop.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely well equipped accommodation.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The place was beautiful, comfortable, warm, clean and the setting was beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
All went very well. Accommodation was as described.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
excellent location for seeing the city of York, had a very comfortable stay it is the second time we have stayed at this cottage and if wanted to visit York would say again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is such a gorgeous well equipped property. Perfect for visiting York and the surrounding area. Immaculately clean and tastefully decorated. Great price for such a quality stay. The beds were super comfy. Great host with clear communication.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Easy to get to York and Fountain Abbey
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A lovely stay close to the city

Good location, clean, well proportioned property within easy access to the city.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay

Hello, will defo be back,
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Super property great location for York visit

Excellent property, great facilities, warm and welcoming. We’ll be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Weekend stay

Lovely homely place to stay. Only for a long weekend but everything we needed and clean and very comfortable. Wished we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The barn was absolutely beautiful with beautiful views! It was very clean and homely and we had everything we needed!! A home away from home!!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place

Ideal location. Park and ride nearby made for easy access to the city. Very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Graduation stay.

Convenient location for our daughter's graduation, close to University without having to go through the city centre. Spacious bedrooms, well equipped and a nice lawn to look out over in the evening.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025