Enjoy North Yorkshire with Barker Stakes Farm
Located in a quiet haven of North Yorkshire, just on the outskirts of Pickering – our 18th Century farmhouse Bed and Breakfast accommodation is set within 16 acres on the banks of Pickering Beck, and surrounded by the spectacular scenery – where you can enjoy a relaxing holiday, go bird watching, or take one of the many pleasant walking or cycling routes, with 800 yards of trout/graylng fly fishing onsite. FREE WIFI is available in all rooms and lodges.
In the summer when the weather is good enjoy a game of croquet or boules on the lawn or giant Geronimo Jenga in the courtyard. For the athletic amongst you football is available on the field, pool table tennis or table football in the barn or how about a game of swingball. We also have a children’s play area with swings, a seesaw and a climbing frame.
We currently have 5 Dexter cows, 5 alpacas, 3 goats, 3 rabbits, 2 ponies, some free-range hens, some ducks and some turkeys.
Pickering is the Gateway to the moors, and our location is an ideal base for trips to the Yorkshire Coast, and a short ride from the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, Eden Camp, Flamingo Land, Whitby, York and Scarborough.
There are eleven bed and breakfast guest rooms in total which are set around the courtyard. Each courtyard room has its own external entrance, and outside seating area. There are two king-size rooms, one single room, two family rooms, four double rooms, a small twin room and a family suite. All these bed and breakfast guest rooms are en suite and benefit from power showers. Double and family rooms all have a leather sofa. Other facilities include; fridge, tv, dvd player, cd player, hospitality tray and FREE WIFI. Breakfast is served in our conservatory from the best local ingredients. A range of guide books and leaflets are available in reception. Early breakfast requests can normally be accommodated.
For Romantics
The four poster room is an exceptional feature room with vaulted ceiling and French doors leading to a private terrace.
For Families
The first family room consists of an exceptional feature room with vaulted ceiling, king size bed, leather sofa, power shower and French doors leading to a private decked area. Adjoining this is a small bunk room sleeping two .
The second family room has a vaulted ceiling, king size bed, leather sofa and a small kitchen area with fridge sink and microwave.There is a separate bedroom which sleeps 2 and an en suite with a bath ideal for the younger family.
Rooms 3 and 2 have an adjoining door and can be made into a family suite sleeping 4, (give me a call).
We now have 8 self catering lodges sleeping 2 to 6.
We are a family orientated business -so cots and high-chairs can be provided upon request, and special dietary needs are catered for if we are informed in advance.
We are open Christmas and New Year for b & b and self catering.