Events and Special Offers
Come do some stargazing of your own! Bring your telescope and enjoy the wealth of stars in these dark crisp and clear winter night skies.
Looking for accommodation for the OLYMPICS 2012? We are 2 hours away by train from London - contact us for more details....
YORK RACE DATES 2012
- May 16-18 & 26
- June 15 & 16
- July 13 & 14, 27 & 28
- August 22-25 Ebor Festival
- September 9
- October 12-13
OTHER EVENTS 2012
- Feb 11-19 JORVIK Viking Festival
- Mar 23-25 & 31-1 Apr York Open Studios
- Apr 5 Queens visit to York
- 6-9 Yorks Chocolate Festival
- 7-9 York Model Railway Show
- May 4-7 & 11-17 Spring Steam Gala
- 26-27 tbc Battlegroup North
- June 2-10 Railfest
- 4 & 5 Diamond Jubilee Celebrations
- 9 & 10 Swinging 60s Weekend
- 16-30 York Festival of Ideas
- 19 & 20 Olympic Torch Relay
- 23 & 24 York Cycle Show
- 24 Polo Tournament - Castle Howard
- 29, 30 & 1 July De Havilland Weekend
PLEASE see what our guests have to say...
October 2011 review page
Click the testimonials menu link below to view some recent guests comments....
Please look us up on tripadvisor for more reviews.
Luxury Eco Barn Self-catering Accommodation
** Short Breaks available throughout the Year **
GOLD WINNERS of the NATIONAL ENJOY ENGLAND FOR EXCELLENCE Awards 2011/2012 for BEST SELF CATERING HOLIDAY/ACCOMMODATION IN ENGLAND
WINNER of YORKSHIRE'S BEST SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION 2010/2011
WINNER of YORK'S BEST SELF CATERING ACCOMMODATION 2010/2011
Enjoy England 5 STAR GOLD AWARD Winner 2010
For exceptional quality of accommodation and customer service
GREEN TOURISM Business GOLD Award Status
The Dovecote Barns offers you a taste of country living in the sumptuously furnished surroundings of these new holiday 18th century barn conversions. Using only renewable energy, you can enjoy year round luxury and comfort with no compromise to you or the environment.
There are three barns (sleeping 2,4,6 people), devotedly restored and including hand-made country kitchens with granite worktops, 6 en-suite bedrooms with luxury mattresses and individually designed contemporary bathrooms, log stoves and under-floor heating. All offer the highest standard of luxury, comfort, furnishings, art and design. Each barn has its own private garden area with barbeque for dining al fresco.
Relax in the open countryside beside the River Ouse, or stroll through the medieval streets of one of England's most ancient cities - York. We are on a direct bus route into York city centre and within easy reach of some of Yorkshire's best historic estates and attractions.
The barns are a perfect retreat for wedding parties, family reunions or any group, whether couples, friends or families. A large group of 12 can dine together in the Haybarn.
Setting new standards in sustainable luxury self-catering
'This was our fifth visit to the barns, we have stayed in all three barns, they are exceptional. The attention to detail is fantastic, the decoration, the furniture, the services are all first class. Brigita and her family do everything to make your stay a perfect one, nothing is too much trouble for her. My daughter is in her final year at York University, we have always stayed here when we visit as the location is perfect for York (and the surrounding areas) which is a fifteen minute drive from the barns. The Dovecote Barns are perfect, nothing more, nothing less!
‘I don't usually consider short breaks in self catering accommodation to be a break. However, staying in Dovecote Barns is like staying in a 5 star hotel. The welcome basket just about provides your breakfast. Every need has been thought of - the decor, comfort, facilities - excellent.
‘Thanks for everything. From the moment we came up the drive it felt very special. The Irishman’s Cottage and your welcome – all wonderful. We have loved this, our first visit to Yorkshire, York is now a firm favourite and we still haven’t managed to do or see all that we wanted to. We wish you both every success and once again, thanks.’
‘The Hay Barn and The Dovecote perfect for ten of us. Very well appointed and lovely surroundings. Huge table and candelabra particularly welcome for wine drinking and chin wagging. We’ll be back! Thank you.’
‘Thank you very much for making us feel so welcome. A beautiful barn converted very stylishly, making it a wonderful place to stay. We ‘stayed in’ lots while we stayed here and so having a fantastically equipped kitchen made life a lot easier with cooking for the family and friends. We had a wonderful time here and would highly recommend it to others.
















