The Parlour – Home 4732112 Barn
- 2 bedrooms
- 7 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
The Parlour – Home 4732112
- Barn
- 2 bedrooms
- sleeps 7
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Ask about pets
Description from owner
Description
The Parlour is a beautifully converted barn located on our family farm in the rolling Hertfordshire countryside. With a woodburning stove, exposed beams and sunny terrace, the Parlour is a fantastic place to stay all year round. Whether you like walking, cycling, visiting the many local attractions or historical towns (such as Cambridge, St Albans, Hertford, Duxford, Harry Potter Studio etc) or want a base close to London but away from the hustle and bustle this is the place for you.
The Parlour is a stunning 2 bedroom property with two ensuites and an additional cloakroom. Each bedroom has a double bed as well as a double sofa bed in the living room and a single bed can be added to the larger bedroom to sleep up to 7 guests. (Please request the sofa bed and single bed if required). Children and 1 small pet are very welcome.
The Parlour is located less than a mile from 2 pubs, farm shop and a cafe and only 15 minutes from Stevenage where you can catch the train directly into London (20 mins). It is set in a courtyard with two other properties - The Creamery and The Dairy, which are also available for short breaks.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- Ask about pets
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- 2 Full beds, 1 Sofa beds, 1 Twin bed
- 1 Half bath, 2 Attached (ensuites)
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Grill
- Patio
- Balcony or terrace
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Fireplace
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Parking
Policies
- Check in time: 15:00, Check out time: 10:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- 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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Booking confirmed |
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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8 weeks before |
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
Emma Y.
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 9
- Based in:
- United Kingdom
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Very Good
– based on 8 reviews
Very Good
8 reviews
- Excellent
- 4
- Very Good
- 3
- Average
- 1
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Great location for this cosy barn conversion”
We stayed in the Parlour for two weeks in March. Fantastic spacious property. Well kitted out with everything we could possibly need. Lovely and warm, which was a pleasant surprise. Lovely secluded lo… More
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“what a fabulous location, people and break”
Thank you so much Emma , Owen and the lovely Melanie. Nothing was too much trouble for them and they made us feel so welcome, they were excellent hosts and even welcomed our dog Ruby ( Which a lot of places don't do). Great local walks, lovely country pubs and yet larger towns only a short drive away. We had a really relaxing time, just what we needed. ! We would recommend that people try the barns as their staycation choice ..... they are lovely and the whole team take great pride in the business and really strive for great customer satisfaction. you won't be disappointed..
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Response from the owner Thank you so much for such a lovely review. We would welcome you back any time :-)
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“Just what we were looking for”
Location was perfect for us as we were visiting family in Stevenage 15 mins away. From Stevenage you can get the train into London (20mins to Kings X). Accommodation is what we needed. Comfortable and… More
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Response from the owner Thanks for your feedback and we are very glad your stay. We hope to welcome you back one day! (The Parlour does indeed have a washing machine but no tumble dryer).
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“Nice but room for improvement”
The location and layout of the farm barns is ideal. Like others, we appreciated the two en suite bathrooms and spacious living area. The furnishings are cozy and well considered. The local breakfasts … More
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Response from the owner We are truly sorry that there are a few things that need improvement in The Parlour and we are now on the case to rectify these straight away as we take all negative comments very seriously and pride ourselves on being a luxury property. In regards to the hot water, unfortunately when the barns were built, hot water tanks were installed, therefore on the odd occasion when the hot water from the tank has been used you do unfortunately have to wait a little while for it to heat up again. This is not something that guests usually complain about, but in light of your comments we are now looking into other ways of having the hot water running constantly for our guests. With regards to the cleanliness of the barn, we can only apologise as we do have a team of cleaners who are supposed to deep clean the barns whenever someone leaves. We will be passing this information onto the cleaners and making sure that we continually check the standard of the cleaning. We really do appreciate your feedback and maybe we will see you again in the future. Best wishes Jenny and Emma
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“Spacious, comfy, clean and quiet... a wonderful stay!”
Just back from a wonderful stay in The Parlour at Harestreet Farm Barns. Beautifully kept, clean and exceptionally spacious. A quiet location too. The cottage had everything we needed. Many thanks Em… More
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Response from the owner We're very pleased you enjoyed your stay - thank you for the review and we hope to see you again soon.
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“Holiday in the country, but so close to the buzz of London - Perfect”
The Parlour catered for all of our needs. It is clean, modern and comfortable. We like to take our dog on holiday with us, but do not like to feel that we are in an inferior place because of this. I… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your positive feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to welcome you again soon.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful converted barn, lovely accommodation”
We had a great week at the very well equipped accommodation. Would stay again and would definitely recommend to friends
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your positive feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay and thank you for recommending us - you're welcome back any time.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
“Beautiful Rural Retreat”
Excellent barn conversion with all amenities. Fully equipped, nicely furnished and very comfortable. It is in a very attractive rural setting surrounded by footpaths and bridleways in open countryside… More
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Response from the owner Thank you very much for your positive feedback.
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not TripAdvisor LLC.
FAQs
- How do I find more info about the property?
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You can get in touch with Emma (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 Emma (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 Emma (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 Emma 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 Emma (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 Emma (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 Emma (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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To book this property you need to pay through the Flipkey website. Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection. This means that in the unlikely event that you’re prevented or denied access to the property when you check in, we’ll offer a full refund for the stay.
- 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 Emma (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. Emma (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 Emma (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 Emma (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 Emma (the owner) a message.
If Emma (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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