# The Dovecote Barns, York, North Yorkshire Luxury holiday cottages near York sleeping 22 with a group dining celebration venue with private chef option, for family and friends gatherings ## At a Glance - Sleeps 2 - 22 - 11 bedrooms - Dining for 22 ## Images - Total images stored: 22 - 1. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/External Grand Barn & Long Hall.jpg (caption: The Grand Barn and Long Hall; alt: The Grand Barn and Long Hall) - 2. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Grand Barn Ensuite 2&4.jpg (caption: Shower Rooms; alt: Shower Rooms) - 3. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Grand Barn Kitchen cook 22 guests.jpg (caption: Grand Barn Kitchen can cater for up to 22 onsite; alt: Grand Barn Kitchen can cater for up to 22 onsite) - 4. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Grand Barn Bedroom3.jpg (caption: All 11 Bedrooms are ensuite; alt: All 11 Bedrooms are ensuite) - 5. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/Dovecote-Barns-Games-Room_8.jpg (caption: Dovecote Barns - games room with pool table and darts; alt: Dovecote Barns - games room with pool table and darts) - 6. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Grand Barn Mezzaine.jpg (caption: Mezzanine in the Grand Barn; alt: Mezzanine in the Grand Barn) - 7. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Dovecote Barns Long Hall.jpg (caption: Long Hall Group Dining for all 22 guests onsite; alt: Long Hall Group Dining for all 22 guests onsite) - 8. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/HayBarn12.jpg (caption: The Hay Barn Garden; alt: The Hay Barn Garden) - 9. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Hay Barn Dining for 12 guests.jpg (caption: Hay Barn has dining for 12; alt: Hay Barn has dining for 12) - 10. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Grand Barn Dining for 10.jpg (caption: Grand Barn has dining for 10; alt: Grand Barn has dining for 10) - 11. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Long Hall Licenced Bar.jpg (caption: Long Hall with licensed bar; alt: Long Hall with licensed bar) - 12. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Dovecote Kitchen.jpg (caption: The Dovecote Kitchen; alt: The Dovecote Kitchen) - 13. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Grand Barn Snug.jpg (caption: Every barn has a log burner; alt: Every barn has a log burner) - 14. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Hay Barn Lounge.jpg (caption: Lounge in the Hay Barn; alt: Lounge in the Hay Barn) - 15. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Hay_Barn_Garden_table.jpg (caption: The Hay Barn garden table; alt: The Hay Barn garden table) - 16. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Grand Barn Bedroom1.jpg (caption: Bedrooms are either super-king or split to twin beds; alt: Bedrooms are either super-king or split to twin beds) - 17. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Grand Barn Ensuite3.jpg (caption: Ensuite shower and bath; alt: Ensuite shower and bath) - 18. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/External1.jpg (caption: External of Dovecote; alt: External of Dovecote) - 19. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/External3.jpg (caption: External of Hay Barn; alt: External of Hay Barn) - 20. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/External4.jpg (caption: External of Long Hall; alt: External of Long Hall) - 21. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/Long Hall Toilets.jpg (caption: Long Hall with 12 tables, 60 chairs and 2 toilets; alt: Long Hall with 12 tables, 60 chairs and 2 toilets) - 22. https://www.groupaccommodation.com/wp-content/uploads/imported/External5.jpg (caption: Plenty of private car parking; alt: Plenty of private car parking) ## Floor Plans - No floor plans are available for this property. ## About The Property We offer 'exclusive use' discount for taking the whole site for a party of up to 22 guests with group dining and private chef service to serve up a fine dining experience in the Long Hall around one table. The 4 self-contained barns are available to be rented either individually (for family gatherings) or as a group with two barns equipped to cater for larger numbers than they sleep. Have a break together but with the privacy of your own space. Grand Barn - sleeps 8 (dines 10) Hay Barn - sleeps 6 (dines 12) Dovecote - sleeps 4 Irishman's Cottage - sleeps 2 - wheelchair friendly Sack Store Annex - sleeps 2 (can be added to either The Hay Barn or Grand Barn booking) The Long Hall Venue (dines 22+) is included when booking 'exclusive use' for group dining or celebrating. The Dovecote Barns York is the perfect eco luxury getaway. This multi award winning accommodation offers year round weekly, weekend and mid-week luxury holiday breaks in converted 18th century barns. With 11 luxury ensuite bedrooms in total, this venue is particularly suitable for any group that wish to get ready for an event such as a wedding, horse races or for special celebrations. The Irishman's Cottage (sleeping 2) is wheelchair accessible, fully ramped and has a large roll in level shower wet room.  The Long Hall also has an accessible toilet. A country retreat adjacent to open countryside and the river Ouse - ideal for exploring the peaceful countryside, relaxing indoors by the log stove, heading into the city for some retail therapy or delving into York's rich history. A direct bus route operates to York city centre and takes a half hour and there's a "Park and Ride" service from the nearby designer outlet. Local pubs and restaurants serving traditional English fayre, Italian and Thai cuisine. Easy access to York Races via the A64 takes 20 minutes by car. Private dining chef service available. 4 EV charging points available on site. This 5-star accommodation has won multiple accolades, including best in England, Yorkshire and York from inception. In addition to tourism awards, it is also an environmental scheme and has been awarded GTBS Gold Status. ## Facilities - **Dog Friendly:** One small dog is permitted in The Irishman's Cottage and The Dovecote. Subject to conditions/extra cost. Dogs are permitted inside the Long Hall. - **Accessibility:** The Irishman's Cottage is rated M3A accessible. The Long Hall has a fully accessible toilet. Contact us re cottage shower grab rails/transfer rails. - **WiFi:** Fibre high speed broadband and WiFi free throughout all barns. - **Kitchen:** Professional cookware and knives. Fully equipped kitchen for special celebrations. Granite work surfaces and handmade painted kitchens. Smeg fridges. - **Dining Room:** Large oak dining table in the Hay Barn can seat 12 people. Grand Barn can seat 10 people. Long Hall can seat 56 people rented separately for guests. - **Sitting Room:** Each sitting room has comfy sofas, quality rugs, soft lighting and log fire stoves with supply of logs and kindling. - **TV and Music Facilities:** Each barn offers Smart TV, bluetooth speaker, iPod docking station with CD/Radio. DVD player and DVD library. Fibre high speed broadband, WiFi free. - **Games Room:** The games room has a pool table and darts board. If the Long Hall is rented, a table tennis table can be set up for use during the guests stay. - **Heating and Open Fires:** Underfloor heating throughout. In addition, log fires in each barn living area. Free supply of logs provided. - **Bedrooms:** All bedrooms either 6ft zip-link superking/twin or king beds with luxury Yorkshire mattresses. Quality bedroom matching soft furnishings and fittings. - **Linen:** All linen and towels provided. 100% Egyptian cotton crisp bedding. Fluffy white bath sheets, hand towels, facecloths. Kitchen cloths/towels provided. - **Bathrooms:** 11 en-suite bedrooms. Each ensuite is either a shower wet room or bath/shower room. Heated towel rails. Separate WC facilities also in larger barns. - **Children's Facilities:** Children under the age of 16 must be supervised in the games room by a parent. There are cots, highchairs, stairgate subject to availability. - **Outdoor:** Outdoor private patio/garden areas. Barbecues. Large patio area with grass outside of the Long Hall function room. - **Swimming Pool:** There is no pool. - **Parking:** Plenty of off road private parking for guests. - **Smoking:** Ashtrays can be provided for smoking outdoors only as there is no smoking inside the properties. - **Electric Vehicle Charging:** We have a charging point at the barns and only charge the same per Kwh charge as costs us by Green Energy, our supplier using 100% renewable energy. ## Rental Rates Please contact the owner for pricing. ## Booking Information - Exclusive Use incorporates the whole site which is 4 five-star rated barns offering 11 ensuite bedrooms, Long Hall celebration venue, separate games room (pool and darts) and grass paddock for outdoor games. Exclusive Use pricing includes a discount. - - For any celebration we ask that the whole site is taken to avoid noise disturbance to other guests staying on-site. - - For hen parties, 6 of the 11 ensuites can be split into twin rooms, thereby giving you 17 separate beds (12 singles, 3 kings and 2 super king beds). - - For groups of couples, there would be 3 king and 8 super king beds as no beds would be split. - - All our prices include VAT. - - Everything is provided, including 4 welcome baskets each containing homemade bread, breakfast produce and choice of Prosecco, wine or juices. ## Availability Please contact the owner for available dates. ## Enquiry - Enquiry link: https://www.groupaccommodation.com/properties/dovecote-barns-york-north-yorkshire#enquiry ## Location ### Location breadcrumb [Europe](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/europe) > [UK](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/uk) > [England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/england) > [North East England](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/north-east-england) > [Yorkshire](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/yorkshire) > [York](https://www.groupaccommodation.com/locations/york) ### Address Address: Manor Farm, Kelfield, York, Yorkshire, YO19 6RG, GB Latitude: 53.8382991 Longitude: -1.1033841 ### About The Area The Dovecote Barns is located on the edge of a rural village, adjacent to open farmland and the River Ouse. 25 mins by car to York city centre parking. ### What's Nearby? - **Location:** 6 miles. - **Shop:** 2 miles. - **Food and Drink:** Village pub or walk along riverbank to 17th century Inn serving food all day. The Long Hall is fully licensed and can be hired for an event for those staying on site. - **Airport:** Leeds Bradford airport is 50 mins drive by car. Doncaster Sheffield is 45 mins drive by car. - **Train:** Selby train station is 15 mins drive. York train station is 20-25 mins drive depending on traffic. Both York and Selby operate direct 2 hr London trip. - **Bus:** 50 yds. Public bus service direct to York city centre. Takes approx 30 mins. Also Park&Ride 10 mins. ## Owner Contact Details - Contact name: Brigita Bramley - Phone: +44 (0)1757 249 332 - Email: enquiries@dovecotebarnsyork.co.uk - Website: https://www.dovecotebarnsyork.co.uk