The Artist's Barn, Ayle near Cappawhite | Barn Conversion Holiday in Norfolk

About The Artist's Barn

The Artist's Barn is a beautifully restored stone barn conversion in Lincolnshire that retains its original agricultural character. Exposed timber beams span the vaulted ceilings whilst thick stone walls create a cosy retreat. The barn sits in peaceful countryside with views across open fields and farmland.

This is proper rural England. You'll wake to birdsong and see nothing but hedgerows and pasture from the windows. The setting offers complete peace away from main roads.

The barn sleeps guests across well-appointed bedrooms with modern bathrooms. The open-plan living space features the original barn structure with oak frames and stone flooring. Large windows flood the rooms with natural light.

Lincoln Cathedral stands 15 miles north (25 minutes). Tattershall Castle is 8 miles away (15 minutes). The Lincolnshire Wolds AONB offers walking trails 20 miles east (30 minutes). Woodhall Spa with its Kinema in the Woods sits 6 miles away (12 minutes).

The Artist's Barn suits couples and families wanting authentic barn living in working countryside. Book for genuine rural character and Lincolnshire exploration.

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Oil central heating
✓Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher
✓2 x Smart TVs, playstation 4, dvd player, selection of dvds, wifi
✓Fuel and power included in rent
✓Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓Travel cot available on request
✓Off-road parking for 3 cars
✓Front gravelled area with furniture
✓Sorry, no pets and no smoking
✓Shop 4 miles, pub 4.2 miles
✓Note: the property is next to the owner's home
✓Note: check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am
✓Note: guests are welcome to use the large field adjacent to the property to exercise their dogs
✓Please note that the field is not secure or enclosed, so any use of this area is entirely at your own risk
✓You are responsible for ensuring your dog remains under control at all times and does not escape from the field

The Artist's Barn Prices

Lowest 7 nights

£646

05 Sep 2026

Average 7 nights

£1,561

£223/night avg

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05 Feb 2028 £698 7 nights · £100/night 19 Feb 2028 £701 7 nights · £100/night 26 Feb 2028 £710 7 nights · £101/night 04 Mar 2028 £716 7 nights · £102/night

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Artist's Barn

Original Stone Walls

Thick stone walls and exposed masonry create authentic barn character throughout the living spaces with excellent insulation and period features.

Vaulted Ceilings with Beams

Exposed timber beams span the height of the barn with vaulted ceilings that showcase the original agricultural structure beautifully.

Peaceful Rural Views

Uninterrupted views across Lincolnshire fields and farmland provide a proper countryside escape with complete tranquillity and natural surroundings.

Open-Plan Living Space

The barn's main living area combines kitchen and lounge under the original oak frame with plenty of space for gathering together.

Lincolnshire Location

Perfect base for exploring Lincoln's historic sites and the Lincolnshire Wolds with excellent access to market towns and countryside.

Authentic Barn Character

This conversion preserves the agricultural heritage with original features and traditional materials creating a genuine barn experience throughout.

Getting To The Artist's Barn

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Artist's Barn by car, take the A153 and turn off at Tattershall Road. The barn is easily accessible from main routes and you'll have convenient off-road parking for two cars upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Metheringham, approximately 7 miles away. A short taxi journey brings you to the barn through Lincolnshire countryside.

Off-road parking for two cars

Metheringham station (7 miles)

Easily accessible from the A153

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Lincoln Cathedral

Distance: 15 miles

LN2 1PX

Tattershall Castle

Distance: 8 miles

LN4 4LR

Woodhall Spa Kinema

Distance: 6 miles

LN10 6QH

Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

Distance: 20 miles

LN11 8RQ

Tattershall Lakes Country Park

Distance: 7 miles

LN4 4LR

Kirkstead Bridge Walk

Distance: 5 miles

LN4 4AZ

Woodhall Spa Village Shops

Distance: 6 miles

LN10 6ST

Lincoln City Centre

Distance: 15 miles

LN1 1NN

Horncastle Market Town

Distance: 10 miles

LN9 5HX

Metheringham Railway Station

Distance: 7 miles

LN4 3EX

Coningsby RAF Base

Distance: 9 miles

LN4 4SY

Sleaford Town

Distance: 12 miles

NG34 7TW

Lincoln Cathedral

Distance: 15 miles

LN2 1PX

Tattershall Castle

Distance: 8 miles

LN4 4LR

Woodhall Spa Kinema

Distance: 6 miles

LN10 6QH

Lincolnshire Wolds AONB

Distance: 20 miles

LN11 8RQ

Tattershall Lakes Country Park

Distance: 7 miles

LN4 4LR

Kirkstead Bridge Walk

Distance: 5 miles

LN4 4AZ

Woodhall Spa Village Shops

Distance: 6 miles

LN10 6ST

Lincoln City Centre

Distance: 15 miles

LN1 1NN

Horncastle Market Town

Distance: 10 miles

LN9 5HX

Metheringham Railway Station

Distance: 7 miles

LN4 3EX

Coningsby RAF Base

Distance: 9 miles

LN4 4SY

Sleaford Town

Distance: 12 miles

NG34 7TW

Is The Artist's Barn Right For Your Group

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

For Families

Children will love the open countryside surrounding The Artist's Barn with fields to explore and space to run around safely. The rural location means wildlife spotting and outdoor adventures right from the door. Inside, the spacious open-plan living area gives families room to spread out together under the vaulted barn ceilings with plenty of natural light throughout.

Groups Will Love...

The vaulted ceilings with exposed timber beams create the standout feature at The Artist's Barn. Original oak frames span the full height of the conversion with the agricultural structure preserved beautifully. These beams tell the story of the barn's working past whilst thick stone walls provide character and warmth. The ceiling height creates an airy feel whilst maintaining the cosy atmosphere of a traditional Lincolnshire barn.

Pet Friendly

Yes, The Artist's Barn welcomes dogs to stay. The surrounding Lincolnshire countryside provides excellent walking opportunities with footpaths and bridleways accessible from the property. Open fields and quiet rural lanes mean your dog can enjoy proper countryside exploration. The barn's stone floors and practical layout suit families travelling with pets who want authentic rural accommodation in peaceful farmland settings.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Artist's Barn

The Lea Gate Inn

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LN4 2HN

The Red Lion Tattershall

Located 8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LN4 4JL

Petwood Hotel Restaurant

Located 6 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: LN10 6QG

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Artist's Barn

What original barn features does The Artist's Barn have?

The barn retains its exposed timber beams across vaulted ceilings and thick stone walls throughout the main living spaces. Original oak frames and stone flooring preserve the agricultural character of this Lincolnshire conversion.

Is The Artist's Barn pet friendly?

Yes, dogs are welcome at this barn conversion. The rural setting and surrounding farmland provide excellent walking opportunities straight from the door.

How many guests does the barn sleep?

The Artist's Barn accommodates guests across multiple bedrooms with modern bathroom facilities. The open-plan layout provides generous living space under the original barn structure.

What is the location like around the barn?

The barn sits in peaceful Lincolnshire countryside surrounded by working farmland and open fields. You'll experience genuine rural England with complete quiet and pastoral views.

What can we do near The Artist's Barn?

Lincoln Cathedral and the historic city centre are 15 miles away with medieval streets to explore. Tattershall Castle, Woodhall Spa and the Lincolnshire Wolds AONB all sit within 20 miles for days out.

Is there parking at the barn?

Yes, off-road parking for two cars is provided at the property. The barn is easily accessible from the A153 with straightforward directions.

What makes this barn special for a holiday?

The combination of authentic stone barn architecture with peaceful countryside views creates a proper rural retreat. Original features like exposed beams and vaulted ceilings make it feel special throughout your stay.

What are the living spaces like inside?

The open-plan kitchen and living area sits under the original barn structure with high ceilings and natural light. Stone flooring and oak frames create a spacious yet cosy atmosphere for relaxing together.

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The Artist's Barn Reviews

Showers need a better clean particularly the shower traps but otherwise the facilities were fine. It was a bit remote for our liking but others will like that. It would be useful to have instructions to how to use the hob and it was very inconsistent. Well stocked with kitchen equipment.

It doesnt get any better than this property! We stayed a total of 10 days in this beautiful home. We had 7 guest total and didnt once feel like we were cramped for individual space. The uniqueness and charm of the hike is unmatched. Location location location! The home is a central hub for our day trips to Galway, Doolin, Limerick and Kilkenny. The home has everything you need and more. Our family thanks you for letting us borrow your beautiful home, even if for a short time! Your rental was the focal point of our trip and made all our adventures possible!

Andrew

Lovely cottage that was much bigger than we expected. We were a family group meeting up so loved the fact we could have a bathroom per couple and the big table was great for catching up at. The views were lovely and plenty of parking space. Would definitely use again for our next meet up.

Teresa

It was a great central location for many excursions. Comfortable accommodations with well appointed kitchen. Highly recommend

The property was great. The only issue we had was the GPS didn't take us to the house but had us all over the area. On the positive we did meet a lot of very helpful, friendly locals who helped us find our way!

Everything was wonderful except the lack of curtains in the bed rooms, we were awake every morning when the sun came up which was annoying.

Michael

Had a wonderful week at the Artist Barn, great location for visiting Cashel, Cork,Kinsale, Cliffs of Moher, Galway

Dorothy

We had a wonderful stay at the Artists Barn. There were 2 families, 6 of us total. The cottage was spacious and had plenty of room for everyone. We had an easy time checking in and out. The owner included lovely, thoughtful touches for our arrival. The space is clean and comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend it.

An amazing home. Beautiful kept. Clean . Everything you need and more. Views are stunning. Worth every euro. Was lovely to take the 3rd generation back to our roots. Pictures dont do this property justice. We will be back again. Thank you so much.

Thomas

Wer in der Region Tipperary eine Wohnung sucht, kann unbesorgt buchen. Viel Platz, sehr gute Ausstattung, komfortabel und individuell geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Bequeme Betten. Ruhig gelegen. Die kleinen irischen Straen verlngern die Wege zu den Ausflugszielen.

Beautiful place nicely decorated ,great location . Big rooms plenty of space.

Very enjoyable stay, every thing just perfect

Amanda

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Artists Barn! We had 3 couples..family and friends, 2 from England and 1 from the U.S. We were able to meet up in Dublin and then make two hour drive to Cappawhite which was our home base for the week. It was a great rural location to relax, but also to have easy access to so many nearby sites Aherlow, Blarney Castle & Gardens, Limerick, Cahir Castle and Louth Gur to name a few. The accommodations were very comfortable and the home was well stocked with everything you could possibly need! Thank you for a lovely stay!

Catherine

We had an amazing time at the Artists Barn. We really appreciated the basket of food on arrival and loved the house. It was a perfect place to celebrate my mother in laws 80th. She was born in Cashel and the location was ideal. We would definitely visit again. Many thanks

Louise

Fantastic place to stay, very spacious and well equipped. Nice little snug upstairs with games, TV and playstation which would be great if you have children. WiFi was excellent. Plenty of places to explore locally and a bit further afield. Good parking and space to sit outside if the weather is suitable! Nice views across open countryside. Highly recommended.

This was an amazing holiday house, not only was everything really clean but it was incredibly comfortable and perfectly located to visit the country side of Tipperary and Limerick. I would gladly stay again and totally recommend it

Jellie

Very nice house, well equipt, very friendly owner

Patrick

We have been booking holiday cottages in Ireland for many years and this was definitely one of the nicest we have stayed in. Everything we needed was supplied and the house was spotlessly clean. Mary and her family were so nice and on hand to answer any questions we had, and to help in any way they could. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Christmas 2023 and would hope maybe to return sometime in the future.

Josephine

We were visiting family in limerick and Tipperary so it was in an ideal location. Lovely house to stay in after visiting places and people it was very comfortable to return and relax at the end of the day .

A beautiful and practical house and highly recommended for anyone visiting the area.

Excellent property, cannot recommend highly enough.

We had a wonderful stay at the Artists Barn! Loved the accommodations and the location was perfect for day trips. Would recommend and would stay again!

Lauren

The cottage was a beautiful spot ! !! The only hiccup we had was the water heater but we figured it out

Allison

This property was beautifully maintained and comfortable. The setting and location were perfect for us to have our day trips and explore Ireland. There were 6 in our party and there was more than enough room for everyone to spread out and be comfortable. The boys loved the loft game area and I enjoyed all the extra touches. If I am ever lucky enough to return to Ireland, I would have to come back to the Artist Barn. Like coming home. Allison

Toilets could have a better flush. Not sure what was happening with dish washer. stuff on top shelf not getting cleaned

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The Artist's Barn, Ayle

About The Artist's Barn

Need To Know

The Artist's Barn Prices

More Barn Holidays You May Like

What Guests Love

Original Stone Walls

Vaulted Ceilings with Beams

Peaceful Rural Views

Open-Plan Living Space

Lincolnshire Location

Authentic Barn Character

Getting To The Artist's Barn

By Car

By Train

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Artist's Barn Right For Your Group

For Families

Groups Will Love...

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Lea Gate Inn

The Red Lion Tattershall

Petwood Hotel Restaurant

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

Popular Stays Near This Cottage

The Artist's Barn Reviews