Dip Tub Den

Why you'll love staying here

Dip Tub Den is a contemporary barn conversion on a working farm in the picturesque village of Skerne, set amidst the rolling landscape of the beautiful Yorkshire Wolds. Thoughtfully converted with comfort in mind, the spacious cottage includes some quirky pieces crafted by the owners from items found around the farm.

The main living area is open-plan, with original features such as exposed brickwork and timber beams that blend the old seamlessly with the new. The large kitchen has painted shaker-style cabinets, sleek white worktops, and all the modern appliances you need for creating delicious home-cooked meals. A small breakfast bar offers a great spot for casual dining or chatting while the designated chef gets to work, while a rustic farmhouse table provides space for more formal meals.

The sitting area is centred around a cosy wood-burning stove, with a beautiful blue corner sofa, complementary yellow soft furnishings, fun animal prints, and unique lighting fixtures. It’s a wonderful place to relax with family or binge-watch your favourite box set. French doors open out onto the garden, giving the space a lovely inside-out feel.

All the accommodation is on the ground floor, so it may be suitable for guests with limited mobility. Both bedrooms are designed with comfort in mind, decorated in soothing natural tones, with deep-filled mattresses and crisp white bedding to ensure a restful night’s sleep.

The fully enclosed garden is safe for dogs, with a large lawn for them to run around on, as well as a patio with dining furniture, ideal for a leisurely lunch or a glass of wine as the sun sets over the surrounding fields. There’s also a hot tub, offering a relaxing soak after a day spent exploring the local area.

The family-run farm has been in the owners’ hands for four generations and is home to a variety of animals, including cows, sheep, horses, ponies, geese, and chickens. Children will especially enjoy visiting in spring, when there’s the chance to see newborn lambs and calves. At any time of year, guests are welcome to explore the 450 acres of farmland with some lovely riverside walks.

The nearby town of Driffield has a thriving centre filled with independent shops, award-winning markets, and even a few haunted pubs! Close by, the Sledmere Estate has a stunning Grade II listed Georgian stately home with Chippendale and French furnishings, set within parkland designed by Capability Brown. The house is open for guided tours from late March to October, but the formal walled garden, with its beautiful wisteria walk, native wildflowers, and exotic borders, can be enjoyed all year round, as can the rare breed farm park and the historic stable block where you can meet shire horses.

A short drive away is the seaside town of Bridlington, with its two sandy beaches and attractive promenade. Between the beaches lies the bustling harbour, where you can try your hand at fishing or crabbing, stroll along the pier, or enjoy fish and chips or fresh seafood sandwiches while taking in views of the surrounding coastline. Bridlington’s charming Old Town is not to be missed, offering the chance to step back in time along a quaint high street filled with antique shops, art galleries, cosy cafés, traditional pubs, and well-preserved 17th-, 18th-, and 19th-century architecture.

Wildlife enthusiasts will love the RSPB nature reserve at Bempton Cliffs on Flamborough Head. The towering white cliffs are impressive at any time of year, but they are at their best in spring and early summer, when almost half a million seabirds gather to breed, including gannets, kittiwakes, guillemots, razorbills, and comical puffins. Above the cliffs, the grassland and open scrub are home to corn buntings, linnets, and skylarks, which can often be spotted nesting as you walk along the marked trails.