Horn Cote Barn is a stunning large holiday home in Yorkshire, sleeping up to 26 guests. The owners wanted the website to reflect the same sense of space, comfort and little luxuries that guests experience when they arrive at the property.
We redesigned the website using our latest custom‑coded framework, moving away from the old style page builders to create a faster, more refined browsing experience that is easy to manage long‑term. The brief included introducing a real sense of movement and “flow” across the site, so we incorporated plenty of subtle transitions and animations. These are used carefully throughout to draw attention to key content, bring the rooms and facilities to life, and give the whole site a more contemporary, boutique feel without ever becoming distracting.
The homepage is designed to make an immediate impact, with a strong hero area that showcases the barn and its surroundings, followed by a clear and simple journey down the page. Visitors are guided from high‑level highlights into practical details, such as sleeping arrangements, spa facilities and outdoor space, before being invited to check availability and book. Clear calls to action are placed throughout to make it easy for guests to take the next step at any point.
To support direct bookings, we structured the content around what guests care about most when choosing a large holiday home. This includes dedicated sections for bedrooms and layout (helping larger groups quickly see how the property will work for them), the spa and leisure facilities, dog‑friendly information, and suggestions for things to do in the local area. Photography is used generously, with image-led sections and galleries that make it easy for guests to imagine themselves staying there.
The site is fully mobile‑first, ensuring that the experience feels as smooth on a phone as it does on a desktop. Navigation is kept clean and intuitive, with key pages always within easy reach, and the booking journey is designed to minimise friction. Behind the scenes, the custom build allows for cleaner code, stronger on‑page SEO foundations and easier future updates, giving the owners a solid platform for their long‑term marketing.
Overall, the new Horn Cote Barn website combines engaging design, gentle motion and a clear booking focus to create an online presence that genuinely reflects the quality of the property and supports the owners in attracting more direct, high‑value bookings.