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** PLEASE NOTE - OUR HUNDREDS OF REVIEWS have been transferred by Tripadvisor to our entry in the Tripadvisor HOLIDAY LETTINGS for YORK entry and taken from this hotel entry in early 2024. We are still the same business but you will find our ALL EXCELLENT 5 BUBBLE reviews there! ** Five-star Star Luxury Eco self-catering accommodation 18th-century barn conversions near York, North Yorkshire. Sleeps 2-22 in four barns (sleeping 8/6/4/2). Group dining for up to 22. 11 luxury en-suite bedrooms, all with either shower wet room or bath/shower. Renewable technologies used. Sumptuously furnished with every mod con. Public transport to York. Approx 20 minutes by car to city centre. Ideal for groups, whether couples, families, or friends getting together. PLEASE use our website for prices and online bookings. The Dovecote Barns York, North Yorkshire, UK.
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We stayed in the Grand Barn as a family of 5 for 4 nights at the end of July. The owner (Brigita) was extremely helpful throughout the whole booking process and for the duration of our stay. Thanks for taking in and unpacking our shopping order!
The accommodation has been designed to a very high standard and each of the 4 bedrooms had its own en-suite bathroom, with baths in 2 of these. The kitchen was very well appointed and the lovely dining area had the full ceiling height of the barn, creating a great feeling of space.
The location is great for exploring York 20-25 minute drive) and we spent 3 days visiting the York Castle Museum, Jorvik Viking Centre, York Castle, Fudge Kitchen, Castle Howard and Fountains Abbey. The free York walking tour was also excellent. Parking in the York Castle car park was straightforward.
We would definitely rebook the accommodation if we planned to return to York and would thoroughly recommend it to anyone wanting a hassle-free luxury break in North Yorkshire
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Date of stay: July 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 30 Jul 2024
Thank you so much for your excellent review of staying with us at The Dovecote Barns :) We will be looking forward to welcoming you back again for your next break!
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We hired all the barns to celebrate 🥳 my partners 60th Birthday. There was 20 of us, staying in all the barns with a couple of Dogs. We took advantage of the recommended private chef based in the nearby village of Kelfield- they provided a fantastic meal for the Saturday evening. Brigita was a fantastic host- nothing was too much trouble. All the barns have been extremely tastefully renovated with high quality tasteful furnishings. We also took advantage of the BBQs on the Sunday. The location is a 20 minute walk from the pubs in Cawood and 10 mins from the Outlet and park & ride which takes you into York. Everyone has has had a brilliant weekend- what a fantastic place, a true hidden gem 💎 we will return.
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Date of stay: August 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 21 Aug 2024
Helen thank you so much for sharing the brilliant weekend you've had for the big 60th birthday party celebration! So glad you found the barns the perfect location and The Shed the perfect private dining meal experience. Looking forward to welcoming you back! :)
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Warm welcome from our host . Who went through lots of useful information. We stayed in the Dovecote which sleeps four guests. Our accommodation was to a very high standard and our host had thought of everyone/everything. Wellcome basket was very much appreciated. It was a lovely break . 5* plus. Highly recommend.
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Room Tip:Â We book an ocardo delivery. Helps with space in car. Delivery was spot on.
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 27 Jul 2024
Thank you so much Lorraine! I'm so pleased you enjoyed your time in the Dovecote :) Hope to see you and friends back again soon!
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Visited with our Son and his partner, we stayed in the Dovecote, we had a fantastic stay there is plenty of space for four adults. Beautiful kitchen and very well equipped we cooked a couple of meals and there was everything we need in the way of pots and pans. Lovely welcome basket which included milk, bread, butter, eggs and some jams. The lounge has two large sofas so again plenty of room to sit in the evening. Bedrooms both have on suites which is a bonus. The barn has underfloor heating which we found very warm in fact we had to ask for it to be turned down. There is a bus stop close by which we used to go into York. I would definitely recommend this place.
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Date of stay: March 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 8 Apr 2024
Thank you for leaving a review for The Dovecote. We are delighted you and the family loved the barn and had a fantastic stay. Looking forward to seeing you back! :)
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This was the most perfect venue to celebrate my 80th birthday with my extended family. All the cottages are lovely and equipped to a very high standard. There was so much space for 23 of us to be together or find a quiet spot to talk or relax. Brigita has thought of everything to make a stay here memorable.
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Date of stay: April 2024
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Room Tip:Â Nice riverside walk just across the road, ideal for the dog. Easy access into York using Park and...
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 21 Apr 2024
Thank you, we are delighted you had a perfect weekend celebrating your 80th birthday with the extended family. :)
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We attended our daughter’s wedding here and stayed all weekend. The facilities are superb. This included accommodation for 18 people in modern cottages and a purpose built barn conversion with access to a large modern kitchen, mezzanine deck and large hall for the reception and a bar. Brigita and her staff delivered an exceptional service, I would highly recommend this venue. You will not be disappointed.
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Date of stay: June 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
Room Tip:Â Enjoy every minute
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 3 Jul 2024
Thank you so much Graham for sharing your experience of having your daughter's wedding at the barns here. What a lovely happy weekend it was and we are so delighted to be a part of your happy family and friends celebration. Maybe we'll see you back for anniversary stays!! :)
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My now-husband and I had our wedding reception at The Dovecote Barns in June, and stayed all weekend with our families and friends. We're still in disbelief at how perfect the weekend was, and that's in no small part down to Brigita and the team - from the welcome baskets with fresh eggs, bread, and bubbly, to the wonderfully characterful and modern barns which have everything you could possibly want - the site is faultless. And that's not including all of the hard work Brigita put into helping us pull off a magical wedding day! Thank you so much again - we'll definitely be back!
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Date of stay: June 2024
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 31 Jul 2024
Honoured to be a part of yours and Jacks memorable wedding day Katie! :) Makes us so happy to see and be a part of these special memories and what a lovely lovely weekend it was. See you back for your anniversaries! :)
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Perfect location for exploring Yorkshire and beyond!...Luxury accommodation in a tranquil village, dog friendly which is a bonus! Birgitta was the perfect host very friendly and eager to make our stay as enjoyable as possible. We loved our weekend break here and would highly recommended it !
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Date of stay: July 2024
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Trip type: Travelled as a couple
Room Tip:Â Recommend the Drovers Arms pub for fantastic Sunday Roast
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 31 Jul 2024
Thank you Sean for your lovely review of the Dovecote :) We are so glad you and Melanie had a perfect weekend and looking forward to seeing you back!
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A lovely host, stunning barns that had everything we needed, the attention to detail and added extras we didn’t expect was lovely! Beds were soo comfy, the barns were very clean and quiet. Barns were done out nicely. Overall fantastic experience and we will be returning thank you!
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Date of stay: February 2024
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 13 Feb 2024
Thank you for sharing your 'fantastic experience' of staying at the Dovecote Barns with us! We are delighted you had a wonderful weekend with friends. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon :) For readers please note All our reviews were transferred from this hotel entry to the Holiday Rentals section of Tripadvisor and those 100% 'excellent' reviews can be viewed there, or on our website.
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Fantastic accomodation, would recommend to anyone! Very cosy, beautiful rooms, excellent kitchen, and lovely hosts. Great proximity to a bus that takes you into York, so very convenient. A kitchen I was envious of. The underfloor heating was an absolute winner!
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Date of stay: February 2024Trip type: Travelled with family
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Response from Brigita Bramley, Owner at The Dovecote Barns York
Responded 28 Mar 2024
Thank you David for sharing your experience of staying at the Dovecote Barns. We are delighted you and the whole family had a great weekend together and that you found it easy to relax as well as visit York on the bus. We hope to see you back again someday! :)
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York, North Yorkshire, England2 contributions1 helpful vote
Hello Bob
The Grand Barn is a five-star rated self-catering barn with a huge kitchen that can cater for up to 22 guests, and equipped as such. Other the glasses in each of the bedrooms for drinking water, the tea and coffee making facilities are centralised in the kitchen. We can offer separate keys for to lock each of the bedrooms if the guests are unknown to each other.
Kind regards
Brigita Bramley
The Dovecote Barns York
There are more places to choose from in the Kelfield area.
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United KingdomEnglandYorkshireNorth YorkshireKelfield
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