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Amazing stay
I had an absolutely fantastic experience yurting for the first time! The location was great, and the hosts were fantastic. Everything was immaculately clean and provided everything you needed. Last night, the hot tub was amazing in the crisp air at 9 pm. I definitely would do it again! The Butchers pub a couple of minutes walk away was a huge plus with a roaring fire, good beers and excellent food.

November 2025
stewmaca

Rowan Yurt
I stayed in the Rowan Yurt 12th-15th September (checked out this morning) and all I can say is wow. From the start of the booking the uppergate team have been fantastic with the communication when my circumstances changed, so patient and understanding. Upon arriving at the yurt I was blown away. The photos online do not do it justice. I am a very picky head housekeeper and I could not find 1 problem. Absolutely immaculate throughout,peaceful and comfortable.

Genuinely do not have a negative thing to say. Owners checked in on night 1 to check I had settled, it was great knowing they were on hand if needed but did not feel like they were over bearing. I didn't want to leave. Already planning when I go back.

September2025
Vicky

Maythorn Yurt
I booked the Maythorn Yurt as a surprise for my partners birthday. We had such a wonderful time. The Yurt is nice and secluded and made for a really romantic setting. It was warm, comfortable and spacious. I hadn't realised before arriving that the kitchen and bathroom were accessible without having to go outside (as I've needed to do on other glamping trips) which was a huge bonus. It wasn't really like glamping at all...it was like staying in a lovely lodge! They provided blankets, dressing gowns, Crocs, torches, coffee, sauces, shower gel, washing up liquid, tea towels, dishcloths etc etc.

The hot tub was wonderful and easy to use. We enjoyed using the log burner at night, (even although it was August!). The logs were provided (which again isn't what I've experienced elsewhere). We used the pool and sauna, which were clean and well maintained. There was no one else in there which felt very exclusive! We were also able to charge the car which was good after a decent drive.

We went on two walks during our stay. We climbed to the top of the hills for the most breathtaking views. It was a perfect stay and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to anyone. Thank you Steve and Alison

August 2025
Nina

Maythorn Yurt
I came to Uppergate Farm with my boyfriend for 2 nights and stayed in the Maythorn Yurt. We were welcomed to the farm and were shown where the shop, office and pool was and then we were given the keys to the yurt. The yurt was beautiful and clean. The kitchen was well equipped and the bathroom was spotless. The main room was cosy and warm with the comfortable chairs, log burner and king size bed.

The hot tub was amazing and easy to use. The scenery outside the yurt was stunning with woodland and farm animals. The team at Uppergate Farm are very friendly and we enjoyed our experience of feeding the farm animals with them. We had a very pleasant stay and we would recommend this to anyone wanting to relax and unwind. We will book here again soon

July 2025
Adventure

Uppergate Barn
We had a lovely 4 night stay at the Barn. There were 9 of us and the 3 Grandchildren aged 9,4,& 2 had a lovely time helping Klaus feed the animals. He was very informative and I think it is very important that they have an insight into where their food comes from and animal welfare. We also enjoyed our daily slot in the indoor pool. The Barn is very well equipped and we had a comfortable stay. Hepworth village is very pretty set in beautiful Yorkshire countryside. We hope to return next year

June 2025
A & R Sheffield

Breathtaking visit- Uppergate Farm
Fantastic stay from start to finish. Contact prior to our visit was outstanding with all the information we needed before arrival. Upon arrival the yurt was amazing. Lots of little touches, everything had been thought of. From a robe, crocs and warm socks to all the little finishing touches. The yurt was emaculate and very cosy. We did the animal feeding one more which was lovely and very informative. We didn't use the swimming pool but it looked lovely. The pub 'The Butchers Arms was a 10 min walk and was a lovely quaint village pub with excellent service and fantastic food. I would highly recommend Uppergate farm. We will definitely come again

June 2025
Harriet

The most peaceful relaxing place and so welcoming this place is not to be missed amazing
I’m leaving today from the safari tent and really didnt want to leave it’s been amazing they let me feed the baby lambs go see the pigs showed me and my partner the progress their making what an absolute amazing place so peaceful and relaxing.

The people here are so friendly and helpful can’t wait to see what the out door sauna is gonna be like once finished. As far as the safari tent itself every little thought as been put into it right down to the bed socks ,tourch charger ports everything you can think off u literally bring your own clothes and food nothing else needed amazing

April 2025
Vicky

Uppergate Barn
Another fantastic weekend staying at Uppergate Farm in the Barn. As ever, we had a lovely family weekend and even though our boys are a bit older they still insisted on helping Steve and Klaus with the animals each morning. This is a lovely touch (and bottle feeding the lambs is well worth getting up for) and really makes this a special place. Not forgetting access to the pool, the hot-tub, the games room and of course the pub which is a mere 2 minute walk away and is doing great food and drinks. Perfect place for a stay!

Thanks Team Uppergate, we will be back.

April 2025
SG

Amazing stay at the farm!
We have just returned from our week's holiday at this fantastic farm. My grandson absolutely loved watching the animals being fed morning and night and collected the eggs in the mornings. Klavs was absolutely great with all of the children. Oliver wanted to draw him a picture but was too shy to give it to him, so he left it in the cottage for him. Hope he got it! Haha.

Everything here was spotlessly clean and the onsite pool was fantastic. We used it every day and was solely for our use. 70 minutes every day. We will be back in a heartbeat. Thank you to everyone at Upper gate for making us so welcome and special thanks to Klavs from Oliver

April 2025
Colleen

Bray Cottage
We stayed in Bray Cottage for a weekend in November 2024 as a group of 6 adults, 2 small children and a dog. The weather was dreadful, first ice and snow then wind and rain so we were very glad to have such a warm and well equipped house with plenty of space for us all. We received a warm welcome and a little tour of the facilities including the shop, play areas and the pool.

Despite the weather we managed to get out to feed the animals and really enjoyed the private swim/sauna sessions as well as the hot tub for the adults. Everything was extremely well organised and thought through, even down to being able to borrow wellies and buy essentials from the shop. The pub is just minutes away and does excellent food. Thank you for a great stay.

November 2025
Dianne

Deanwood Safari Tent
A wonderful weekend; welcoming hosts; great safari tent and hot tub; short walk through the farm to a lovely pub with food; fab visit to Yorkshire Sculpture Park.

20/09/2024
David

Rowen Yurt
Stayed for 2 nights in February. The Rowan Yurt was spacious and had everything we needed. Really enjoyed our time there.

02/02/2024
Anna

Rowen Yurt
Absolutely fabulous facility. Brilliant set up with everything you need for a relaxing break. Very comfortable and cosy with lots of homely touches

19/01/2024
M

Rowen Yurt
We had a great stay and would definitely go back! The yurt is so beautiful and loads of little extras make it really special. We felt so cosy with the wood burning stove and it was a great place to really switch off. The local pub does great food and you are really close to the beauty of the peak district

18/03/2023
Katherine

Rowen Yurt
We arrived in the middle of a -7C freeze over post massive snow fall. The host was waiting for us in the local pub to ensure we got to our accommodation ok. After a thoroughly warm and helpful welcome he drove us up the farm track in snow and ice to our Yurt. I cannot stress enough the attention to detail and the overall quality of the accommodation. I was celebrating my birthday and will be back every year (at least) if I can! A fantastic place to stay in idyllic surroundings.

10/03/2023

Beechwood Shepherds Hut
We really enjoyed our stay, the hosts were very welcoming and helpful and the cabins have everything you could possibly need, the hot tub was spot on and we would definitely return.

27/09/2024
Barry

Beechwood Shepherds Hut
We had a delightful stay in the Shepherds Hut on Uppergate Farm. Not only was the accommodation clean, stylish, homely and luxurious with the addition of the hot tub, but the friendly welcome from Klav and his family alongside his passion for the farm and the animals was a truly special touch. We throughly enjoyed getting stuck in by helping feed the pigs, lambs, and chickens.

28/05/2024
Holly

Beechwood Shepherds Hut
We had an absolutely lovely time. Everything had been well thought out and the attention to detail was amazing. I would recommend to anyone!

11/03/2024
Anita

Beechwood Shepherds Hut
We spent an enjoyable two night stay at the hut. The hut is not large but is very well laid out and comfortable. The bathroom in particular was excellent. We really enjoyed the hot tub and the pool and sauna were also really good. Communication was good and we had no problem picking up the key. The hut is at the end of a dirt track and is the furthest building from the farm. Walking to and from the farm at night was a little difficult, a powerful torch is recommended and walking shoes if it is muddy.

28/10/2023
Karl

Beechwood Shepherds Hut
We stayed for 2 nights. The accommodation was lovely. Perfect for a quite romantic weekend

21/07/2023
Rebecca

Beechwood Shepherds Hut
We had a wonderful time. The Shepherd’s Hut was delightful, the Booth’s were great hosts and the location was fabulous. The Shepherd’s Hut was the best we have stayed in, we have stayed in a number, well designed and equipped and very comfortable. Local area had lots to do, we chose to get our fill of Art, so visited the Yorkshire Sculpture Park, Salt’s Mill Gallery and the Hepworth Wakefield.

15/05/2023
Phillip

Beechwood Shepherds Hut
We had a lovely stay at the Beechwood Shepherd's Hut. We were very cosy and warm despite the downpour of rain outside. We enjoyed a walk to the local pub for a delicious meal in the evening and spent the morning soaking in the hot tub appreciating the peace and quiet and nothing but the sound of birdsong.

15/03/2023
Justine, Canopy & Stars

Beechwood Shepherds Hut
Beechwood Shepherds Hut was fantastic, a lovely relaxing way to start the new year. Although the weather was awful the hut was warm and cosy, the hot tub still got some use and was in a beautiful setting in the middle of a forest. The host provided everything we needed from towels to robes and slippers. There was a hob and a microwave so we could cook basics. The store on site had local high quality produce in which was all delicious and fed us for breakfast. We also made use of the pool and sauna on site which had a view of the farm from the window and was a great way to start the day.

03/01/2023

Maythorn Yurt
A fantastic Yurt with everything you could possibly need. The Yurt was spotless and the owners were amazing.

12/04/2024
Leanne

Maythorn Yurt
We had a wonderful stay with everything we wanted, a complete luxury.

15/03/2024
Rebecca

Maythorn Yurt
The instructions provided made it really easy to find the farm, the key and the the yurt. From the outside we initially thought the yurt looked older and more weather worn than in the photos. However once we were inside we were so happy with the yurt. It's huge. The underfloor heating and log fire made it a really cosy retreat. We spent lots of time in the hot tub and enjoyed and evening in the onsite pool. The king size bed was very comfortable and the cooking & bathroom facilities were better than expected for a yurt!

01/03/2024
Emma

Maythorn Yurt
Lovely relaxing and romantic stay. The yurt was bigger than we expected and we had a lovely time. Great to be able to walk to The Butchers arms.

01/09/2023
Tina

Maythorn Yurt
It was incredible the whole team were so welcoming. We got produce from the farm shop for our dinners and breakfast. The yurt was clean and tidy and we didn’t want for anything. The hot tub was clean and we really enjoyed the whole experience. We went for my partners birthday and we would go again, they provided a list of local walks that we can do and also laminated maps that you could take as well which we found very helpful.

02/06/2023
Ella

Maythorn Yurt
Wonderful, relaxing, quiet but lots of places to visit in the area if required which we did. Pool available although we ran out of time to use it but the hot tub in the evening was fab

22/05/2023
Shirley

Maythorn Yurt
Had a great stay, exceeded expectations and want to book again in the future.

15/05/2023
Bex

Maythorn Yurt
We had a great time at Maythorn Yurt. It was way bigger than we expected but still cosy.

27/03/2023
Faye

Maythorn Yurt
We had a great time - absolutely loved it.

13/01/2023
Kathryn

Maythorn Yurt
We had a wonderful time at the Yurt celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. We found everything to be as advertised on the website. The Yurt was comfortable and cozy with great aesthetics and attention to detail. Very professionally and effectively run by the owners who made themselves available should we have needed anything during our stay.

23/09/2022
Katherine

Perfect in every way.
Everyone was really impressed with the standard of accommodation and how pristine every area was. Superb pool;immaculately clean hot tub checked every day,The small games room plus kids’ play room was a real hit but the morning informative animal feed combined with collecting and grading eggs was ,for some adults and children alike,the favourite extra. We stay in self catering rented properties in UK and around the world very frequently for lots of different reasons- rarely has so much attention to detail been made,even rarer to have the added bonus of extras that benefited every generation. We all loved our time there and felt it went far too quickly.
Thank you.
Elizabeth R

Stayed in Maythorn Yurt for 2 days, very peaceful and relaxing. Well equipped, cosy, spacious inside with king size bed, excellent bathroom, bathrobes, slippers. Did not really use the kitchen much, as ate out instead, but had everything available if you did need to cook. Surrounded by your own piece of woodland with hot tub, bbq, table and chairs on decking. Even fed the animals on the farm on the morning we left, which was lovely.
Big thank you to farmer Steve. Beautiful part of England, and will be back. Holmfirth is nearby too, well worth a visit, for food and a walk
Andrew M

We recently came back from a few days in the beechwood shepherds hut and it was awesome. Very private and secluded, fantastic facilities, bbq, hot tub, exclusive use of the pool in the eves and just the sound of birdsong. If you’re looking for peace and tranquillity this is the perfect place. Fantastic walks nearby too
Helen R

'Wonderful, relaxed time. Best holiday ever for the children. We were able to step from busy lives into a quiet haven, in a holiday home that far exceeded all our expectations. Loved the swimming pool and hot-tub, and feeding the animals and egg collecting and grading. Just didn't want to leave!!'
Grinsell/ Creasy, Kent

'The barn is just amazing. We loved the space and tranquillity…. You have made an excellent job of renovating and fitting out the barn and your attention to detail shows!!'
Crawford/Westbrook/Pearson's. Chingford, London

'What an amazing barn to stay in. You really have made a fantastic job of renovating it. The children loved the outdoor space and the pool and hot-tub was an added luxury which we made use of. Carry on the fantastic work'.
Davies family

Yurt with the wow factor!
'We had a two night glamping break in the Rowan yurt for a special birthday. It was perfect. For somebody who hates camping, a hot tub with fairy lights, underfloor heating, super king size bed, comfy armchairs, fully equipped kitchen and spotless bathroom were just the ticket! Absolutely everything had been thought of, from slipper socks and dressing gowns to champagne glasses, books, board games and homemade bread and jam. Gorgeously cosy on a wet weekend, we didn't even need the log burner on. Fabulous pool which you can have to yourselves, honesty farm shop and lovely welcome from the owners. Beautiful location, less than ten minutes drive from Holmfirth where we had a superb meal at The Whippet and Pickle and enjoyed exploring the shops and cafes. Highly recommended for a weekend to remember'.
Cate and David

'The barn is an amazing place, beautifully renovated. Simply the best holiday home we have stayed in… hot-tub and pool superb. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will certainly be back'.
Watson/Walker family.

A 30th birthday celebration weekend to remember. Gorgeous cottage, location, fab times….. will definitely come back.
The 'new' Waltons.

12 'old' school friends enjoyed their get together. Hot-tub a real hit, pool extremely relaxing. Cottage v. comfortable. Enjoyed Holmfirth and had a great lunch at the Butchers Arms. Thanks, loved the pigs!!'
Mason, Manchester