Laurels Holiday Cottage – Home 158395 Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- 2 sleeps
- 3 nights min stay
Laurels Holiday Cottage – Home 158395
- Cottage
- 1 bedroom
- sleeps 2
- 3 nights min stay
Key Info
- Child Friendly
- Car advised
- No pets allowed
- Private garden
Description from owner
Description
A beautifully presented, comfortable holiday cottage from which to explore Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, North Essex and East Anglia beyond. The Cottage is a detached single storey barn conversion and is situated in the garden of the owners 16th Century thatched cottage in the centre of the quiet, rural village of Barley. Cambridge is 12 miles away. London Kings Cross via train from Royston is c. 38-45 minutes with no changes.
There is a double bedroom with a quality Silentnight 4'6" double bed. All linen and towels are provided. A Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee machine and Aeroccino milk foamer is provided with a selection of coffee pods.
Wi-fi speed is 60mb and the space has a designated large office area (see photos) with a proper office swivel chair so is a perfect space to 'work from home'.
The property is suitable for both the very young and elderly. For a copy of our detailed access statement please contact us. There are dedicated guest outside seating areas in the garden. Pets are not allowed and the property is non-smoking throughout. A travel cot and high chair are available on request.
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Families
- Great for children of all ages
- No pets allowed
- Crib
- High chair
Bed & bathroom
- Bedroom 1: Full bed
Beds in other rooms: - 1 Full bath
Amenities
- Wireless Internet
- Private garden
- Patio
- Internet access
- Central heating
- Stove
- Fridge
- Freezer
- Microwave
- Toaster
- Kettle
- Washing machine
- Clothes dryer
- Iron
- High chair
- TV
- DVD player
- Stereo system
- Linen provided
- Towels provided
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Access
- Not suitable for wheelchair users
Getting around
Interaction with guest
Policies
- Check in time: 16:00, Check out time: 11:00
- If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.
- Payment
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This rental can only be paid for online through FlipKey using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($125.24) £100.00 - 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 |
100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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2 weeks before |
No refund if cancelled less than 2 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
Kate R.
- Average reply time:
- 3 minutes
- Response rate:
- 100%
- Calendar last updated:
- 04 May 2024
- Years listed:
- 13
- Overall rating:
Languages spoken: English
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Reviews
Excellent
– based on 19 reviews
Excellent
19 reviews
- Excellent
- 17
- Very Good
- 2
- Average
- 0
- Poor
- 0
- Terrible
- 0
“Laurel Holiday Cottage”
A truly beautiful cottage where the owners have gone above and beyond to make it a home away from home. Everything you could need for a relaxing, self catering holiday can be found, from kitchen utens… More
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“Highly recommended, everything you need for a comfortable relaxing stay”
I booked the cottage as my daughter was getting married in the Townhouse in Barley followed by a reception at the Fox & Hounds which is directly opposite the Laurels so very convenient. We stayed… More
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“Loved the cottage”
I booked this for my boyfriend’s 20th birthday and we had the best week. The cottage was so lovely and cozy and Kate was really nice and welcoming. We didn’t want to leave at the end of our week! We went on a couple walks through the village and the views are amazing, we also went into Royston town for a day and had an amazing breakfast at a cafe. Would definitely recommend and I’m sure we’ll be back. :)
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“A lovely comfy stay located in a beautiful village”
My husband and I had a lovely long weekend stay at this lovely cottage in Barley. Kate was responsive and helpful in advance of our stay and provided a warm welcome on arrival. The folder of information provided was both interesting and helpful. The cottage is in the garden of the owners, we felt comfortable our whole stay, Kate was friendly and helpful, but not at all intrusive. The cottage is beautifully kept and has everything you need to stay and self-cater or eat out. There are 2 pubs with fabulous food within easy walking distance. We were able to relax comfortably and really enjoyed our stay.
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“Staycation perfection”
Stayed with my wife and toddler. The accomodation is perfectly sized for 2 and a small one. The kitchen is great for cooking with everything you need, often with holiday rentals you worry about not having the right utensils, here there is more than you need e.g. 3 casserole dishes of different sizes. We live in London so although great for getting there we were much more interested in attractions a bit closer. We went to a farm, wildlife park, Cambridge botanic gardens and a play barn all great for our son. Kate was a wonderful host and provided a cot and high chair. The village is very traditional English countryside, with a small local shop and a couple of great pubs, the fox and hounds was particularly great. We had a wonderful time and would recommend for anyone looking to escape to the English countryside whilst still being near enough to major cities.
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“Best place to work from home”
We spent 10 days at the Cottage and in between working from home and travelling to Cambridge for work, we thought this to be an excellent spot. At home there's a huge desk to work on, a comfortab… More
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“A lovely cosy nest for two”
This is a small but charming cottage with a beautiful garden and two nice places to sit outside, one in the shade and one in the sun. It is well located and has all the necessary facilities and Kate … More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your review, we are so glad you enjoyed staying here as we aim to cater for all our guest's needs. If our guests are happy we know we've done a great job! It was a pleasure to meet you both.
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“Simply wonderful :)”
Nestled in the picture postcard village of Barley, the Laurels Holiday Cottage certainly didn't disappoint, and my partner and I spent an idyllic week here at the end of May 17. The tasteful deco… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your kind and enthusiastic words, we are so pleased that you both enjoyed your stay with us. We aim to make everyone's visit wonderful and to provide comfort in lovely surroundings - so it seems we have done exactly that! I agree about the photos, it's so hard to capture the spaciousness of the cottage in them (lack of technical ability on my behalf possibly!) On arrival most guests are surprised by how big it is. We do hope to see you both again. Kate
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“Conveniently located lovely English cottage”
We really enjoyed our stay in Laurels Holiday Cottage. It is lovely furnished, clean and well equipped - there were even toys, a high chair and a baby cot for our two sons. Cambridge, Audley End Hous… More
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Response from the owner Hi there, thank you for your lovely review. We are very pleased you all had such lovely stay here with us in Barley and enjoyed both the inside and outside space. It was a pleasure to meet you all, I think our dog Fizz is sad you left! Kate.
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“Laurels Holliday Cottage, a great place to relax”
It gave us a very good opportunity to visit our relatives who live nearby Barley. it's a nice and quiet place to spend some time. And it also not far from Cambridge, wimpole, Royston, Shepreth Zo… More
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Response from the owner Thank you for your great review, we look forward to welcoming you back soon. It's always lovely to welcome repeat guests & know you are happy. Best, Kate
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 Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate 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 Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (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. Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (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 Kate (the owner) a message.
If Kate (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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