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Ox Hey Barn, Sawley

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4.9
out of 5
Sleeps up to 11
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 4

Ox Hey Barn is a superb stone-built holiday home in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. This property sleeps up to 12 guests and features a private hot tub, making it perfect for large family gatherings or friends' reunions. The barn conversion offers spacious open-plan living areas ideal for groups to gather together.

The property sits in the heart of Lancashire's countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The Ribble Valley offers peaceful rural settings with easy access to market towns and outdoor spaces.

The accommodation provides six bedrooms across two floors and three bathrooms. The ground floor features a large kitchen-dining area and sitting room with comfortable seating.

 

About Ox Hey Barn

Ox Hey Barn is a superb stone-built holiday home in the Ribble Valley, Lancashire. This property sleeps up to 12 guests and features a private hot tub, making it perfect for large family gatherings or friends' reunions. The barn conversion offers spacious open-plan living areas ideal for groups to gather together.

The property sits in the heart of Lancashire's countryside, surrounded by rolling hills and farmland. The Ribble Valley offers peaceful rural settings with easy access to market towns and outdoor spaces.

The accommodation provides six bedrooms across two floors and three bathrooms. The ground floor features a large kitchen-dining area and sitting room with comfortable seating. Upstairs bedrooms include doubles and twins, all decorated to a high standard. The hot tub sits in the private garden, perfect for evening relaxation after days out exploring.

Clitheroe Castle sits 4 miles away (10 minutes). The Forest of Bowland AONB offers walking routes 6 miles away (15 minutes). Pendle Hill attracts hikers 8 miles distant (20 minutes). Skipton market town lies 12 miles away (25 minutes).

Ox Hey Barn combines rural peace with group-friendly facilities. Best suited for families or friends wanting countryside breaks with modern comforts and outdoor relaxation.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at Ox Hey Barn

Hot Tub Relaxation

The private hot tub provides perfect evening entertainment for groups, offering relaxation after countryside walks and exploration of the Ribble Valley area.

Spacious Group Living

Open-plan living spaces allow all 12 guests to gather comfortably together for meals, games and socialising throughout your stay at the barn.

Countryside Location

Peaceful rural setting in Lancashire's Ribble Valley offers groups tranquil surroundings whilst remaining close to market towns and outdoor attractions for days out.

Six Bedroom Layout

Six well-appointed bedrooms sleep 12 guests across doubles and twins, giving everyone comfortable sleeping arrangements with three bathrooms between the group.

Forest of Bowland Access

The Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty sits just 15 minutes away, providing groups with excellent walking routes and stunning Lancashire countryside to explore together.

Private Garden Space

Enclosed garden offers groups outdoor space for children to play safely, alfresco dining on warm days and private hot tub access throughout your stay.

Getting To Ox Hey Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach Ox Hey Barn by car, take the M6 to junction 31, then follow the A59 towards Clitheroe. The property sits in the Ribble Valley countryside near BB7 4LH. You'll find convenient off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Clitheroe, approximately 4 miles from the accommodation. From there, a short taxi journey brings you to your countryside retreat in the heart of Lancashire.

Off-road parking for multiple cars
Clitheroe station (4 miles)
Easily accessible from the A59

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Clitheroe Castle Museum
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 1BA
Forest of Bowland AONB
Distance: 6 miles
BB7 3AY
Pendle Hill
Distance: 8 miles
BB12 9PA
Ribble Way Trail
Distance: 3 miles
BB7 4DL
Waddington Fell Walk
Distance: 5 miles
BB7 3HU
Browsholme Hall Grounds
Distance: 6 miles
BB7 3DE
Clitheroe Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 2DP
Booths Supermarket Clitheroe
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 1AZ
Skipton Market
Distance: 12 miles
BD23 1DY
Clitheroe Railway Station
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 2JW
Local Bus Services
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 2DP
Taxi Rank Clitheroe
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 2DP
Clitheroe Castle Museum
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 1BA
Forest of Bowland AONB
Distance: 6 miles
BB7 3AY
Pendle Hill
Distance: 8 miles
BB12 9PA
Ribble Way Trail
Distance: 3 miles
BB7 4DL
Waddington Fell Walk
Distance: 5 miles
BB7 3HU
Browsholme Hall Grounds
Distance: 6 miles
BB7 3DE
Clitheroe Town Centre
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 2DP
Booths Supermarket Clitheroe
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 1AZ
Skipton Market
Distance: 12 miles
BD23 1DY
Clitheroe Railway Station
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 2JW
Local Bus Services
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 2DP
Taxi Rank Clitheroe
Distance: 4 miles
BB7 2DP

Is Ox Hey Barn Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will love the private enclosed garden offering safe outdoor play space. The hot tub provides entertainment for older kids under supervision. Nearby attractions include Clitheroe Castle with interactive displays and the Forest of Bowland for nature exploration. Pendle Hill offers family walking routes. The open-plan living areas give children space to play games whilst parents relax nearby.
Groups Will Love...
The private hot tub stands as the property's star feature for groups. Located in the enclosed garden, it accommodates several guests simultaneously. Perfect for evening relaxation after countryside walks or exploring Lancashire attractions. The hot tub operates year-round, providing entertainment regardless of season. Groups can unwind together whilst enjoying rural views across the Ribble Valley countryside surrounding the barn.
Pet Friendly
Pet policies for Ox Hey Barn require direct confirmation with the property owner before booking. The enclosed garden would provide secure outdoor space for dogs if pets are permitted. Rural location offers excellent walking routes nearby including the Ribble Way and Forest of Bowland trails. Contact the property directly to discuss specific pet arrangements and any additional requirements or restrictions that may apply.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at Ox Hey Barn

The Assheton Arms

Located 2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BB7 3HQ

The Inn at Whitewell

Located 7 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BB7 3AT

Shireburn Arms Hotel

Located 5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: BB7 3LJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about Ox Hey Barn

How many guests does Ox Hey Barn sleep?
The property sleeps up to 12 guests across six bedrooms. Three bathrooms serve the group throughout the accommodation.
Is Ox Hey Barn pet friendly?
Pet policies should be confirmed directly with the property owner before booking. Contact details are provided upon reservation confirmation.
What kitchen facilities are available for group catering?
The large kitchen-dining area includes full cooking facilities for preparing group meals. Open-plan layout allows the cook to socialise whilst preparing food.
How far is Ox Hey Barn from local shops?
Clitheroe town centre sits 4 miles away with supermarkets and shops. The market town offers all essential supplies for your group stay.
Can we use the hot tub year-round?
The private hot tub operates throughout the year for guest use. It accommodates several people simultaneously, perfect for group relaxation.
What walking routes are nearby for active groups?
The Forest of Bowland AONB lies 6 miles away with marked trails. Pendle Hill offers more challenging walks 8 miles from the property.
Is there parking for multiple cars?
Off-road parking accommodates several vehicles on site. Groups arriving in multiple cars will find adequate parking space.
What are the best group activities near Ox Hey Barn?
Clitheroe Castle, Forest of Bowland walks and Pendle Hill hikes suit active groups. Skipton market town offers shopping and dining 12 miles away.

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Ox Hey Barn Reviews

Evelyn
Absolutely wonderful barn to stay in. X beds so comfortable and log burner made the stay so cosy. Everyone especially liked the hot tub and the games room. Outside countryside spectacular .The hosts were so helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend to others
Brilliant property! We loved the games room, and if anything the pictures dont do the place justice! Thank you so much for a lovely stay!
Everything about stay at Ox Hey Barn was perfect. We stayed over Christmas and they had a couple of nice Christmas trees up and it felt really homely. The separate bar was great too, always warm and cosy with a good pool table and darts. The hot tub was really clean and larger than we had expected. The bar and outside area has a sound system that can be used inside, outside or both which was nice with the outside lights on too. Just a really lovely stay. Thanks so much.
Jackie
Absolutely stunning Barn in an amazing location the facilities are brilliant, ... Absolutely stunning Barn in an amazing location the facilities are brilliant, we had a couple of minor problems but the owner was very responsive and sorted everything out we are definitely going to return
Quite simply the best holiday cottage we have stayed in. Perfect for our group of 9 with every facility and more that we could have asked for. Set in an incredible landscape with so much to see and do both locally and further away in the Lakes and Yorkshire. Our week was blessed with perfect weather, which definitely helped us explore more, but coming back to the cottage was an absolute pleasure every time. Very highly recommended by a very happy family.
A wonderful weekend of relaxed celebrations for my daughters forthcoming wedding. Ox Hey Barn was perfect for the occasion the accommodation and location were amazing. All guests commented on the comfort of the beds and how well they slept. The views in every direction and surrounding countryside were spectacular. We enjoyed the use of the external areas the games barn, hot tub & outside seating, and were blessed with great weather, mainly sunshine but also enjoyed watching a distant storm one of the evenings. We even had a fly past by the Red Arrows to celebrate our event! The property owners live close by, and are contactable and on hand if needed, but we did not feel that we were disturbing them at any point. We definitely hope to return again to this wonderful property.
Lovely place to stay to just get away from a busy life, people who we meet were nice and friendly would go back.
Facilities were really good, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, hosts were super ... Facilities were really good, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, hosts were super friendly and even allowed the children to pet the animals
Patricia
Lovely spacious property in idyllic surroundings. We were fortunate to have sunny weather so made good use of the outdoor space, well equipped with comfortable garden furniture, stunning views and a hot tub used by three of our group. Would highly recommend the Spread Eagle for meals or a drink in Sawley, near the river, a short drive away or walk across the fields which for our group of 70 in age took about 50 minutes. The abbey nearby was worth a visit although the information boards are now impossible to read. Alistaire,the owner is on hand if you need anything. Would definitely recommend.
Bernadette
We had a great Christmas at the barn. It was everything we had hopedfor. The hosts were excellent. Very friendly and obliging.
Chelsea
The location was beautiful and the hosts were very accommodating. We have the best time. My only one criticism was that there is not enough seating area round the fire for 10 people.
Joseph
We had a fabulous holiday at the barn. Shame we didn't get to meet the owners though they were very helpful on the phone. Charlie was tops and extremely helpful. Would recommend the stay.
Alexandra
We had a wonderful week in the Ox Hey Barn which was a family holiday of 3 generations. The house was beautiful and the views are incredible. Beds were very comfortable and we loved the hot tub and games room which were lovely additions. We only had one minor issue while we were there and the owners were quick to respond and assist us for which we were most grateful. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Had a great week at Ox Hey Barn to celebrate my 70th birthday. Facilities were excellent and our family all said the beds were very comfortable.Had great weather the first few days and the children had great fun in the hot tub and playing on the lawn, also made good use of the games room.Would recommend the Spread Eagle pub in Sawley where we had an excellent lunch before returning home.Hope to return in the future for other celebrations.Thanks Ally and Zoe.
A beautiful property in a stunning setting, so well equipped with everything we could possibly need. Facilities were amazing, hot tub and the games room outside a fantastic addition to the fantastic property. Plenty of space for a group of 8, very comfortable beds spacious rooms and bathrooms. Ally and Zoe very friendly and helpful hosts thank you again we definitely would love to come back already!
Fantastic cottage with more than everything you need, the pictures almost don't do it justice. The beds are also very comfortable! The surrounding areas is lovely and there's a nice walk to the Spread Eagle pub which has good food and good beer! The owner was really helpful and friendly too. We're already thinking about booking again!
Beautiful house in the countryside. Its fully stocked, there is nothing missing. Rooms are spacious, games room fab, hot tub a lovely treat and the fire on a winters night is a delight! Cleaners do a fantastic job, its spotless. A big thank you to the the owners who are on hand if you need any help. They are friendly, helpful and lovely.
Lesley
Lovely place in a quiet environment with surrounding fields plenty of room and eqipment
Stephen
The property had everything you need for a week away. The directions were clear and the owners were friendly and helpful. The views were great and the wildlife around the house were very interesting.
Lovely property with comfortable, homely features which allowed for a cosy weekend in the cold weather. The heat was on often so kept the accommodation super warm which was needed with the snow! Loved the hot tub experience and the rooms all having an ensuite to a highspec was ideal for guests. Communication from Ally was fantastic. Would definitely stay again and recommend to those wanting a quiet, relaxing stay!
Nicola
Even better in person, the fire going and prosecco chilled on arrival was a nice touch. Lovely house and the games room was a great addition. Nice walks to pubs either side of the house aswell so ideal. Thanks again!!
We had a brilliant week in the house everyone was relaxed and enjoyed it,yes I would stay there again the games room for the kid was a great place for them to enjoy, the hot tub we all enjoyed, the walks were nice the vues were lovely, very comfortable house nice and worm,bedrooms very comfortable,plenty of space for us all.
Alexandra
Absolutely great and well equipped place to stay. Only improvement would be to provide towels, when you hire a lovely place people generally expect towels as a minimum.
Fantastic property, well maintained and beautiful location!
Elaine
Brilliant family holiday at Ox Hey Barn. Very comfortable house with everything we needed. Everyone was very happy with their rooms . The owners were available and very helpful. Would highly recommend
Caroline
Fabulous property, great stay away with the girls.
Samantha
The barn was lovely, clean, spacious and great location. I feel the pictures dont do the barn justice and its a lot bigger and nicer than shown. Games room brilliant for separate entertainment. Love that its in a secluded spot so we didnt have to worry about the children as there were gates and walls to enclose the property. Not far to travel for some great days out which we enjoyed Bolton Abby, Malham cove, Pendle hill sculpture trail, skipton, steam train and lots more. Also visited The Bull pub 10 mins down the road where the food is lovely.
A beautiful, well equipped cottage with the games room in a separate building. The views are amazing and it is the perfect setting for a group getaway. Couldnt recommend this place highly enough!
We had a wonderful weekend at Ox Hey Barn celebrating my friebds hen do. It was perfect for a chilled girlie weekend, with everything we could have ever needed or wanted. The rooms and main living space are absolutely gorgeous alongside the beautiful views of the country side around you. The hosts were also brilliant, great communication and able to pop in straight away if we needed help with anything. Thanks for a great stay, would highly recommend.
Claire
We had an absolutely fantastic weekend at Ox Hey Barn. The property was immaculate with everything you needed. The location was stunning and even better to be surrounded by lambs. We definitely return.
Andrew
What a fantastic barn in an idyllic location with great views of Pendle hill at the front and uninterrupted countryside views elsewhere. Easily located off the A59, we visited during lambing season and had the pleasure of awaking to see hundreds of lambs roaming free in the neighbouring fields each morning. We booked the cottage as a place to celebrate with family and friends before and post our wedding in the Ribble Valley. Ally and Zoe are great hosts, and were very responsive and accommodating prior to and during our stay at Ox Hey Barn. The facilities are second to none, with the separate games room, outdoor hot tub and garden furniture being the biggest hit with our guests. With a large kitchen, BBQ and excellent sound system, it was a great place to relax, and I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a similar acommodation.
Great property. Ideal for our family celebrations. Big enough for our 3 families. Hot tub, games room and Wii snug went down a treat with both adults and kids. Great views too! Very friendly owners Alistair and Zoe live next door.
We had an amazing week at Ox Hey Barn. The barn has everything you could possibly need. All rooms very comfortable was like home from home. The outdoor space hot tub and games room were all lovely. Views amazing and a lovely 35 mins walk to the local pub at Sawley. Ally the owner was most helpful and answered any queries immediately.would definitely recommend and will hopefully we going again. I agree that maybe a couple more seats in the lounge area would be nice but we used the bean bags which were more than adequate. We were a family ranging from 2 to 60 and it catered for everyone. The photos although good dont do it justice its even better.
Absolutely stunning house. Very spacious and perfect for a large group. The owners have thought of everything and it makes the stay so much more enjoyable. We stayed for a week and loved every second. We used hot tub and games room everyday and were lucky enough to have sunny weather so used the BBQ too. The location is fab. You can take a 30 minute walk to Sawley and the local pub The Spread Eagle. Its a 10 minute drive from Clitheroe which has supermarketspubscafestakeaways etc. Skipton is a 30 minute drive away and has some amazing restaurants. A must see for us was Malham Cove which took 30 minutes by car. The house itself is situated on the Ribble Way trail and the walksscenery are spectacular. Our only suggestions are that it would of been handy if the accommodation provided bath towels and robes. As well as some new dartspool cue for the games room.
I booked Ox Hey Barn to celebrate a special Birthday for my Husband, together with our daughters and their families including 5 children aged 2 to 15yrs. To say we had an amazing time would be an understatement. The accommodation was even better than expected. Despite the mostly openplan ground floor area the house was exceptionally warm and welcoming with top quality fixtures and fittings. The log burning stove in the lounge area, that had been lit just prior to our arrival, immediately made us feel at home. The 5 x ensuite bedrooms with comfortable beds all made up with luxury hotel quality bedlinen ensured we had a great night's sleep. The kitchen and dining hall were very well equipped and the large TV, Bose sound system and free WIFI were great additions that worked well in fact better than our WIFI at home!. The children also enjoyed the additional TV, entertainment system and DVD player on the large landing area, complete with bean bags to lounge on. The location is perfect allowing little ones to run around safely and without disturbing anyone. We all enjoyed bracing walks in the nearby fields and, on return, warmed up in the oversized hot tub just a few steps from the house. Benefitting from dry though chilly weather during our stay, we also made good use of the BBQ. The children old and young probably enjoyed the games barn best with pool table, dart board and other family favourites. The bar area, including a freezer and chiller for beers and ice, was very welcome and the additional WC meant that players didn't need to return to the main house for hours at a time! Overall Ox Hey Barn has been thoughtfully designed and very well appointed. We all adored it and can't wait to return. A big thank you to our hosts for communicating with us so nicely and swiftly and for the extra touches that helped make the weekend so special!
Caroline
Stayed as a group of 10 for our friends 40th birthday. The barn is absolutely out of this world! The views are stunning and the whole place is just top notch! We had a wonderful time! The only negative was getting taxis on the Saturday evening too a restaurant we had booked the taxi company couldnt find us so two of our friends had too drive but this isnt any way a reflection on the barn at all its just were it is is a little remote so it is a bit difficult too find! The owner Ali was great and the bottle of Prosecco and chocs on arrival were a lovely touch! Overall a 1010 stay and we would love too go back! Caroline
Nicola
We had a wonderful week at the barn despite experiencing two major storms! The owners were extremely helpful and the accommodation itself was beautiful. There was plenty of space for the 11 of us and the hot tub and games room was a wonderful addition to the property. A holiday highlight was hot tubbing in the snow and then warming up by the huge log burner! To make the stay that little more comfortable would be additional seating in lounge area. Otherwise a fantastic, memorable holiday!
Great house in a great location for our family get together, small issues were dealt with very quickly all good
Hilary
Wonderful stay in beautiful surroundings with friends and family. We had some issues with the heating on arrival but the owners sorted it out as soon as we mentioned it and they were very helpful. Our stay couldve been improved if there was additional seating or an extra sofa in the living area as not enough for everyone to be comfortable. There were nine of us in total. The hot tub and the games room were great additions and the bedrooms were lovely and the beds were extremely comfortable. We all loved the barn and surrounding area and would definitely lreturn. Highly recommended.
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