Luxury Holiday Cottages

Country living in award-winning five-star holiday cottages near York, North Yorkshire

Peaceful & Quiet

Self catering holiday cottages - ideal for couples, families and groups

Award Winning

Sustainable luxury holiday cottages - comfort without compromise for you and the environment

Close to York City

Conveniently placed for easy access to York, Selby and Leeds and some of Yorkshire’s best historic estates and attractions

Book your five-star stay

Experience a taste of country living and stylish interiors in the historic Dovecote Barns near York, North Yorkshire.

Four self-contained award winning holiday cottages that are a perfect quiet relaxing retreat for couples, intimate celebrations and three generation families or friends getting together.

Using only renewable energy, the barns offer a luxurious and sustainable venue to gather together, with group dining, but also the ability to retire to your a quiet space in your own barn.

EV Charging, limited mobility and dog friendly accommodation available.

Rented individually or for exclusive use as one group of up to 22 guests, rest and recharge in the countryside with easy access to York and Yorkshire’s historic estates and attractions.

Award winners for the best self-catering accommodation in York, Yorkshire and England.

The Grand Barn

Accommodates: 8
Bedrooms: 4
Bathrooms: 4
Caters for: 10

The Grand Barn by name and by nature sleeps 8 adults with an option for 10 with the annex Sack Store.

The Hay Barn

Accommodates: 6
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Caters for: 12
pets allowed: 1

An open gallery oak truss frame barn which has 3 en-suite bedrooms and an open-plan living area providing views over the open countryside and landscaped garden.

The Dovecote

Accommodates: 4
Bedrooms: 2
Bathrooms: 2
Caters for: 6
pets allowed: 1

The Dovecote is a three storey property with an en-suite bedroom on each floor and a separate WC on ground level.

The Irishman’s Cottage

Accommodates: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1
Caters for: 2
pets allowed: 1

A handmade country kitchen with oak beams and original dove nesting holes provide the feature of the entrance to this cosy barn.

The Sack Store

Accommodates: 2
Bedrooms: 1
Bathrooms: 1

Accommodation for an extra 2 people that can be booked alongside either the Grand Barn or Hay Barn to increase your group size. It is an add on option during booking if it is available. It is included automatically for 'exclusive use' bookings.

Group Exclusive Use

Accommodates: 22
Bedrooms: 11
Bathrooms: 11
Caters for: 22
pets allowed: 3

The perfect rural retreat for couples or three generation families or friends getting together. Group dining and private chef available.

Visit England 5 star Standard - 97% Gold Award

Trip Advisor Travellers Choice - Best of the best

Thank you Brigita for a wonderful stay! Never have we slept so well as we have here at The Dovecote – such a relaxing setting. Welcome basket after a long journey was amazing – so much thought has been put into making our stay so enjoyable. Will definitely be back and have no hesitation in recommending Dovecote Barns.

What a lovely location to spend a short break with family. The Hay Barn is just perfect and has everything you need for lazy days and relaxing evenings. Ideal location for visiting York but allowing you to enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. Brigita has turned this into an idyllic retreat.

This is a beautiful and cosy place to stay and is as perfectly equipped as the other barns. Thank you for making the visit so comfortable and welcoming, it felt like coming home.