Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions

What are the check-in & check-out times?

Check in is at 4pm to 9pm – at this time we are unable to accept earlier arrivals.

Check out time is 10.30am – at this time we are unable to accept late check-out.

Can I bring my dog?

We accept dogs in all but one of our lodges.( maximum 2 dogs )

We do not accept dogs in lodge 6 or in our cottages.

Dogs are charged at £15 per dog per stay.

Are bed linen and towels provided?

An initial set of Bed Linen and towels are provided in the price of your holiday.

For stays over 7 days your bedding and towels will be changed on a weekly basis we will talk to you during your stay to arrange this.

For stays of less than 7 nights if you want your bedding or towels refreshed during your stay this will come at a cost of £15 per bedroom for sheets and £1.50 per towel.

Where children have accidents let us know and we will sort this free of charge (subject to fair usage)

If you have a hot tub you may wish to bring additional towels of your own or purchase the additional towel bundle.

Do you have cots and high chairs?

Yes, we can provide travel cots and high chairs – just let us know if you need either of these when you book.

Is the kitchen fully equipped?

Kitchens have all the normal pots pans plates and cutlery to enable you to cook a meal.

Please note our family studio lodge does not have a hob or oven.

How far is it to the nearest town and supermarket ?

Pickering is 1.5 miles away and has a lot of small independent shops .

There is a Coop and a Lidl in Pickering.

Malton is 7 miles away and has a Morrisons Supermarket.

Can I order an online food shop delivery?

Yes of course! Please order this for during the check in times and after you intend to arrive.

What parking facilities are there?

Most lodges have parking for 2 cars next to them.

Guests staying in the cottages park in the main car park a short walk from the cottages.

What cleaning products are available?

Washing up liquid, a dishcloth, sponge and tea towel are provided . There is antibacterial surface cleaner . There’s also a vacuum cleaner, dustpan and brush .

What is included in the bathrooms?

There is a hand towel and bath towel per person. Soap , 2 x toilet roll are included in each bathroom. The accommodation has a hairdryer,

Do I have a hot tub?

Most lodges have Hot tubs as does the Old Pig Sty and the Dairy.

At present our the Milking Parlour, Byre ,Cart house and woodsman 2 lodges do not have hot tubs.

Your hot tub will be ready for 5pm on your day of arrival and will be available until 9,30 am on your day of departure.

For bookings made on the day of arrival your hot tub may take up to 5 hours from when I receive your booking to be up to temperature.

We will need to test your hot tub daily.

Can I charge my electric vehicle

Sorry there are no onsite ev chargers. Our insurance does not allow any charging of vehicles from the lodges/cottages. Ev chargers are available in Pickering

Balance payments are due 28 days prior to arrival. A payment link will be sent out around 1 week prior to this date giving you details of how to pay and the amount due. If you wish to pay earlier contact us by e mail steve@barkerstakesfarm.com or phone 01751476759 and I will send one out earlier .

Alternatively pay by bacs using the following details.

Barker Stakes Farm

TSB

77-71-41

00003458

Do I need Travel insurance.

As the future is unpredictable we recommend you ensure you have relevant travel insurance as soon as you book just as you would if going abroad. There are many providers available providing this cover over the internet.

Are there any local restaurants

The nearest restaurants and pubs are in Pickering 1.5 miles away.

Quality Pub Food/Bistro

Black Swan, Birdgate, Pickering, YO18 7AL | 01751 798209 | www.blackswan-pickering.co.uk

The menu at the Black Swan offers an array of modern twists on classic English cuisine; this mix of tastes proves for a fantastic meal with the perfect pint to boot. The pub now houses a microbrewery situated in the old wash house.

Blacksmiths Arms, Lastingham, YO62 6TN | 01751 417247 | www.blacksmithsarmslastingham.co.uk

The pub is in the National Park and dates to the 17th century, retaining many original features including exposed beams and an open fire. The kitchen team pride themselves in producing quality home-made dishes using the finest ingredients supporting local farmers and producers.

The Buck Inn, Chestnut Avenue, Thornton-le-Dale YO18 7RW | 01751 474212 | www.thebuckthorntonledale.co.uk

All food on offer is home cooked on the premises by a talented team of chefs. And if you haven’t already, you must come and sample one of their famous pies! Cask Marque accredited, and from the bar you can enjoy a wide variety of Yorkshire cask ales. Pets are welcome in the bar and lounge areas.

The Fox & Rabbit Inn, Lockton, North Yorkshire YO18 7NQ | 01751 460213 | www.foxandrabbit.co.uk

The Fox and Rabbit Inn is a traditional country pub located in the North York Moors National Park on the edge of Dalby Forest on the A169 Whitby to Pickering road. An idyllic destination for a relaxing stop off drink or meal. We can recommend the Sunday Lunch - it is one of our favourites in the area.

New Inn, The Square, Thornton le Dale YO18 7LF | 01751 474226 | www.the-new-inn.com

The New Inn is an old Georgian coaching house dating back to the 1720's, situated on the main square in Thornton le Dale. Serving home made meals and real ales. The pub is family friendly and dogs are welcome in the bar and beer garden.

The Black Bull Inn, Malton Road, Pickering YO18 8EA 01751 471590

The black bull is a traditional pub offering good value meals

Posh dining

The White Swan Inn, Market Place, Pickering, YO18 7AA | 01751 472288 | www.white-swan.co.uk

The White Swan have been AA rosette accredited since 1997, and in 2013 kitchen brigade’s food reached the heady heights of not just one but two AA rosettes, which is retained today.

They say ‘Overseen by head chef Darren Clemmit, our kitchen does not do froths or smudges but focuses on fresh, clean flavours. It all begins with the best ingredients that we can find working with our commendable suppliers. Everything is homemade including most of the bread, the ice cream, our own chutneys and conserves and even the ketchup! With a menu that changes daily you’ll get to choose from traditional Yorkshire favourites as well as great seasonal menu selections.

Fox & Hounds Inn, Sinnington, YO62 6SQ | 01751 431577 | www.thefoxandhoundsinn.co.uk

The chefs provide a quality, varied and ever-changing menu which is reflected by the continued success of the AA Rosette for culinary excellence. Traditional and spacious with oak tables and feature stone fire places.

Willowgate Bistro, Willowgate, Pickering, YO18 7BE | 01751 476300 | www.willowgatebistro.co.uk

Using locally sourced, seasonal produce and fresh ingredients to bring you the best flavours and menus around. Enjoy a beautiful meal in a relaxed atmosphere with your friends, family and their friendly team.

Asian

Spice 4 U, 41 Hungate, Pickering YO18 7DG | 01751 473334 | www.spice4upickering.co.uk

Spice4U have a passion for excellence and an enviable reputation for being one of the best-loved and most popular Indian restaurants and take aways in Ryedale.

Noyon, 7 Eastgate, Pickering YO18 7DU | 01751 476969 | www.noyon.co.uk

Noyon serves delicious Indian cuisine lovingly prepared by their award-winning chef using the finest cuts of meat and fish. Noyon also offers excellent value with various special offers for both eat in and takeaway customers.

Fortune Inn, 1-3 Park St, Pickering YO18 7AJ | 01751 476116 | www.fortuneinnpickering.co.uk

Based in the centre of Pickering, the Fortune Inn serve authentic Cantonese food and have a wide range of dishes to suit everyone’s taste.

Farm Shops

Cedar Barn Farm Shop & Café | 01751 475614 | www.cedarbarnfarmshop.co.uk

The Cedar Barn shop is an Aladdin’s Cave of the most delicious food you can imagine, and it’s all either home-grown or locally-sourced. The shop's main attraction is its fresh meat counter, but they sell much more besides! The products they make from their own meat are incredibly popular, especially the famous Aberdeen Angus steak pies, which have been praised in Yorkshire Life magazine. Cedar Barn also has a fabulous range of deli products including roast beef, pork and ham, plus the very best quality pork pies, scotch eggs and sausage rolls - perfect picnic food! Fruit and vegetables grown on the farm is available in season, along with a tempting selection of fresh bread and cakes. There's also a carefully chosen range of fresh produce and groceries from some of North Yorkshire's finest suppliers: Shepherd's Purse cheeses, Stockdale's free range eggs, Whitby Seafish smoked fish, Wold Top Brewery ales and Yorkshire Rapeseed oil, to name but a few.

Ready meals are also available which are definitely a cut above the norm! They include the 'award winning' Aberdeen Angus Braised Steak with Wold Top Bitter, Aberdeen Angus Cottage Pie, Lamb Curry, Fish Pie, Beef or Vegetarian Lasagne and Leek and Stilton Crumble - they're all delicious. And to follow try a traditional home-made pudding such as Jam Roly Poly or Sticky Toffee Pudding with real creamy custard. Go on, treat yourself!

You can also sit and relax in the cosy café or in the beautifully landscaped outdoor herb garden, taking in the lovely views whilst enjoying good hearty fare.

Can I get a taxi

call a car 01751 44444

take me home 01751 617181

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   Kelli Doughty 
 1 September 2026
 
 
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Just back from our 4th stay at Barker Stakes Farm. The lodges are clean and spacious and have everything you need. Very good location especially for Visiting North Yorkshire Moors Railway. The Farm has a great childrens play area and a few animals that my children loved. Thanks for a great stay.
  
 
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   Ian 
 28 August 2026
 
 
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☺We have stayed several times and enjoy it every time. So peaceful, home from home. Great location to see the Yorkshire area. ☹The location, the cottages are clean and comfortable. Everything you need for a great stay. Steve and his wife ( sorry can't remember her name)  can't do enough for you.. We will definitely be back.
  
 
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   Marcelina Iwanciw 
 25 August 2026
 
 
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Wonderful place to stay especially with kids. We had a great, relaxing weekend at the farm. There’s lots for everyone to do. We especially loved visiting the animals and taking advantage of the big football field. The hot tub was definitely a highlight of our stay. The place could be a little cleaner and furniture upgraded as we spotted some cobwebs in the lodge, marks on the wall and rips in sofa etc but it’s a farm and good value for money. We weren’t bothered about it at all but if you need your place to be squeaky clean and modern then it might not be for you. It is in a good location for local walks and trips to the east coast. We had a great time and will definitely return.
  
 
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   Adam Marriott 
 22 August 2026
 
 
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This is a stunning location, great place to stay, very relaxing for all the family. Very friendly owners and beautifuly looked after.
  
 
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   Lyndsay 
 20 August 2026
 
 
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☺Having stayed here before this was our 1st choice when visiting the area. The hosts can't do enough for you. The children's area is fab, the animals, the football field. Everything you could possibly need. The list is endless. Perfect for families with young children.  Having the hot tub was just great. The view of the lake was amazing. Can't wait to return
  
 
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   Helen 
 29 July 2026
 
 
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The best stay ☺We loved it and our dog loved the place.  What a lovely spacious glamping pod, and lovely people who run it.  A slice of heaven, happiness, relaxing and peaceful.  Great location.  I feel really good after visiting this place.
  
 
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   jackie conroy 
 18 July 2026
 
 
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Relaxing
  
 
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   Rebecca 
 13 July 2026
 
 
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Stayed Friday - Monday and honestly can’t fault the place it was so tranquil and a lovely location the staff were very h ☺Beautiful place so peaceful perfect t location very clean. ☹The only thing would be a little shelf on the bathroom wall so when doing make up etc but cannot fault the place
  
 
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   Jodie 
 7 July 2026
 
 
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Fantastic Birthday stay ☺The layout of the lodges is excellent, so noone was over looked. The location was peaceful and a close drive to villages such as Pickering and Thornton le dale, and flamingo land. The animals all looked well looked after, happy and friendly. Despite their closeness there was non of the normal farm smell. The hot tub was great after a day's walking and the play barn actives were an added bonus. The owners were very approachable and accommodating. This was a great stay for my son's 7th birthday! We will definitely book again ☹N/a
  
 
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   Ashleigh 
 14 June 2026
 
 
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Hosts were very friendly and welcoming, the parks and animals made the stay even more memorable for my son. Would defini ☺We stayed in a family studio as a family of 3, 2 adults one child. Studio didn’t feel crowded and had everything we needed. Loved the outside seating area as well. Added bonus for our son was the friendly animals. ☹Nothing
  
 
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   Kerry 
 7 June 2026
 
 
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Simply amazing couldn’t have asked for better ☺The property was amazing it was such a lovely retreat and perfect for the weekend stay we were after it had everything even towels washing up liquid and cleaning equipment which you don’t often see at a self catering facility the site had everything you would want for children animals, play park and lots of space for the children to run around I don’t normally write reviews but felt this one needed one 5 stars and more ☹Nothing to report
  
 
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   David Walsh 
 6 June 2026
 
 
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Brilliant place. Loved every minute with a 6 year old granddaughter. Alpacas, pigs, goats and playground seconds from our great lodge. Flamingo Land 20 mins away. 👨‍🦳
  
 
 
  
 
 
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