The Dovecote @ Dovecote Barns – Home 438424 Barn
- 2 bedrooms
- 4 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Dovecote @ Dovecote Barns – Home 438424
- Barn
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 4
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
The Dovecote is one of three multi-award winning five-star gold award eco barns based at The Dovecote Barns York.
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Set at the edge of the quiet rural village of Kelfield, you can enjoy the sound of the birds greeting the day on a morning in the quiet and peaceful surroundings of the countryside. Voted the best Self-Catering Accommodation in England in 2011/2012, a comfortable relaxing stay is guaranteed. A complimentary welcome basket and free internet access as well as an unpacking supermarket delivery service are offered.
The Dovecote is a three storey tower with living area and WC on the ground floor and 2 en-suite bedrooms, one on each of the upper two floors. It has a lot of original features including beams, a queens truss roof and dove nesting holes. The entrance hall has a WC and the living area comprises of a comfy cosy lounge with sofas, log burner and TV/DVD open plan into the kitchen with granite worktops, kitchen island, oak dining table for up to 6 guests if taking the Irishman's Cottage as part of a larger group. There is underfloor heating throughout. The kitchen has french doors which lead into a private patio area for some al fresco dining. There are two en-suite bedrooms, both with luxury mattresses. The first floor bedroom can have a super-king or twin setup with en-suite shower and WC. On the top floor there is a king room with bath/shower with a queens truss original roof and dove nesting holes in the stairwell.
There is also a separate WC in the entrance hall.
Plenty of DVDs and games, with outdoor under-cover table tennis table. There is a wired connection to the internet from the Dovecote for use with a laptop with an ethernet cable supplied. Wifi is not available due to the fabric thickness of the building.
For those wanting peace and quiet as well as easy access to either York or Leeds, this is the ideal retreat.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full beds, 2 Twin beds, 1 Crib
- 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Private garden
- Grill
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Table tennis
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Policies
- Payment
- This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
- Smoking
- No smoking at this property
Cancellations
Change of plans? No problem. You could receive a partial or full refund, depending on when you cancel.
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100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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24 hours after booking |
50% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 8 weeks before check-in.
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25% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least 4 weeks before check-in.
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4 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 4 weeks before check-in.
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* The booking fee is stated in the cancellation policy information on the payment page. This fee helps us run our secure platform and enables us to provide 24/7 customer support
About the owner
Brigita B.
- Calendar last updated:
- 08 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 11
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 8 reviews
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“Such a wonderful place to stay!”
We booked for the Christmas week December 22 to spend time with our family who live in the village. The welcome from Brigita was amazing so thoughtful. Impeccably clean and so well equipped, and a glo… More
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“Great house with spacious bedrooms”
We very much enjoyed our visit to the dovecote barn. The house was very nicely decorated for Xmas and had all the needed amenities. Both bedrooms had an ensuite which was a nice surprise as we didn�… More
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“Fabulous!”
booked for the weekend and was so good we stayed for a week! Excellent quality accommodation for our young family with everything you could possibly need for a relaxing stay. Thanks Brigita!
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Response from the owner We were delighted when you decided to extend your stay at the Dovecote Barns as you thought it was fabulous! Looking forward to welcoming you back for your next relaxing stay!
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“A beautifully converted barn in a peaceful location yet so close to York”
The barn is well equipped and furnished to a very high standard. A welcome hamper awaits you including local produce and freshly baked bread. You’re assured a very warm and friendly welcome from… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your lovely review and we shall indeed look forward to welcoming you back for your tenth Christmas anniversary!!
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“Lovely base for some cycling and more...”
Our stay at The Dovecote was very comfortable indeed - Brigita had ensured we had everything we needed and was very welcoming. We spent a wonderful week cycling in the sunshine with no hills to negoti… More
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Response from the owner We are delighted you enjoyed your cycling holiday here at The Dovecote Barns and found the landscape and the environment quiet and a great place to relax. We hope to welcome you back again someday soon!
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“Mrs”
Loved it. What a beautiful barn conversion. It is so well equipped she has thought of everything. We will definitely return
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Response from the owner We are delighted you and the children loved your stay with us. Great to see you explore the area on foot and on bikes and look forward to seeing you return again to the Dovecote Barns York.
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“Even the weather was perfect”
Located near York and the East coast ,The Dovecote has all home comforts and more . The ensuite bedrooms are excellent . The kitchen very well equipped . We had a marvellous 4 day stay . We hope to visit again soon .
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Response from the owner Thank you for taking the time to leave your lovely review. We are delighted you all had a great stay in the cosy Dovecote and look forward to seeing you all back again someday soon!
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“Amazing!”
We have just got back from 5 days spent at the dovecote barns. There are 3 barns there, the irishmans, the haybarn and the dovecote. We stayed in the dovecote and it was beautiful. It is incredibly we… More
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FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Brigita (the owner) through the contact form on this page.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to send the owner a message.
- What if I have questions before I book?
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Send Brigita (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
- How do I contact Brigita (the owner)?
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Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.
If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your booking to view Brigita the owner's contact details or send them a message.
- What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online and send Brigita (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then
Or send Brigita (the owner) an inquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.
- What is a booking request?
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When you pay online through the Ready to book? form, a booking request is sent to Brigita (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- How do I know my booking is safe?
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- How do I know what it will cost for my stay?
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Simply enter your dates in the Ready to book? form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.You can also request a quote from Brigita (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.
- How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?
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You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.
- How do I pay for my vacation?
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Use the Ready to book? form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Brigita (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.
If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your booking.
Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.
- Why can't I call Brigita (the owner) before booking?
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You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.
If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage your booking.
- How do damage deposits work?
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In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.
Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.
- How can I view and manage my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your booking or cancel it if you need to.
- How do I pay the balance of my booking?
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You can pay the remaining balance of your booking at any point. Simply go to Manage your booking and click Pay now.
We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage your booking to see when the payment will be taken.
- How can I withdraw my booking request?
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You’ll need to contact Brigita (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your booking or through the contact form on this page.
- How do I cancel my booking?
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Go to Manage your booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.
- How do I make changes to my booking?
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You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your booking page. To change your dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Brigita (the owner) a message.
If Brigita (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.
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