The Hay Barn

An open gallery oak truss frame barn which sleeps 6 and has group dining for 12.

  • Accommodates: 6
  • Bedrooms: 3
  • Bathrooms: 3
  • Caters for: 12
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With an oak framed galleried living area on the upper level, where the farmers used to drop the hay down to the horses stood on cobbles below.  It looks out over the landscaped garden to the fields beyond.

About The Hay Barn

  • Welcome Basket
  • Superfast Wifi
  • Log Stove
  • BBQ
  • 2 Wet Rooms
  • 1 Shower Over Bath
  • Onsite Parking

The Hay Barn has 3 ensuite bedrooms, two of which can be split into twin bedrooms.  Every bedroom is ensuite.

The Hay Barn is fully equipped to cater for a group of 12 adults around the large oak dining table for when a group booking of the barns is made (Irishman’s Cottage, Dovecote and Hay Barn together).

In winter, unwind and relax in front of the log fire stove, the barn is always cosy warm with underfloor heating throughout.

In summer, throw open the bedroom french doors and enjoy your breakfast al fresco in the garden which has a barbeque also.

The Space

Barn Location

The Hay Barn has a large back garden area which links up with the back of the Irishman’s Cottage patio.  It has three bedrooms on ground floor and a large open plan space on the first floor equipped to dine 12.

Lounge

The living space is furnished with comfy sofas with a cosy log burner to keep you warm on chilly days and a Smart TV for watching your favourite movies.

Bed 1 - Super King or Twin

Featuring a luxury John Lewis Yorkshire wool mattresses. This room can be split into twin beds if required and it has en-suite wet room.

Bed 2 - Super King or Twin

Featuring a luxury John Lewis Yorkshire wool mattresses. This room can be split into twin beds if required and it has en-suite wet room.

Bed 3 - King Size

Featuring a luxury John Lewis Yorkshire wool mattresses. This room has a king bed and en-suite with bath and overhead shower.

Patio and Garden Area

Patio and Garden area of Hay Barn

There is plenty of outdoor space to eat and enjoy the landscaped garden.  Two seating areas, grassed area and large patio to sit out and watch the amazing sunsets.

Group Dining

The large oak dining table seating up to 12 people is ideal for when more than one barn is booked together.

Kitchen

The kitchen is fully equipped to cater for a group of 12 for dinner.  The island and open plan kitchen is ideal for cooking up a treat whilst chatting to friends and family.

What's Provided?

Welcome Basket - Dovecote Barns

Everything is provided, you need only bring the additional food and drink not already in your welcome basket.

A sample of things included are :

* A Yorkshire Breakfast Welcome Basket
* Fluffy Bathsheets and facecloths
* Noble Isle and Beekind Toiletries
* Superfast Wifi and Bluetooth Speaker
* Smart TV and DVD Player/Library
* Log stove and underfloor heating
* Tassimo Coffee Pod machine
* Private off road parking
* Access to Games Room (pool table)
* All eco cleaning products provided
* Fully equipped fine dining kitchen
* Access to the eco laundry
* Travel Cot and highchair (on request)
* EV charging access (charged at cost)

The Sack Store Exterior - A self Contained Annex room

Need an extra bed?

  • 2
  • 1
  • 1

The Sack Store provides accommodation for an extra 2 people and can be booked alongside The Hay Barn  to increase your group size to 8 adults.  Up to 12 adults can dine together in the Hay Barn.

The Sack Store has it’s own private entrance, parking, shower/WC and can be accessed via the back stairs in the picture above.

Trip Advisor Travellers Choice - Best of the best

What a fabulous property. Our every need and comfort catered for. We stayed here to celebrate my 70th and it was a lovely lovely time with our family. Thank you so much. Such a massive amount of thought has gone into this property, we wanted for nothing. We will definitely be back!

Christine 70th Birthday

We just wanted to say a big thank you for making our wedding weekend so special! It was flawless from start to finish and we couldn’t have hoped for a more perfect day! All our guests were stunned by the accommodation and the attention to detail was spot on. We wouldn’t have changed one thing from the weekend, so thank you! We’ll be recommending you to everyone!

Intimate Wedding Celebration

We all came together for a family wedding and we want to say a HUGE thanks for making our stay so wonderful. The barn and other cottages we had the pleasure of staying in are phenomenal. Amazing quality, such attention to detail, outstanding in every way.

Sam’s Wedding Accommodation

What an absolutely fantastic place. Spotlessly clean and everything you could possibly want and more!! We’ve stayed at lots of venues as a group on weekends away and this will be hard to beat! Would come back here in a heartbeat and will be telling everyone about this gem of a place.

Alison’s 50th Birthday Celebration

Absolute perfection is a rare find, until now. The attention to detail to ensure guests feel welcome is outstanding. Every room is a delight to spend time in and to return to after a day out discovering the area. Congratulations on the thoughtful renovations, superb quality furnishings and special touches in the Grand Barn! A memorable stay for all the right reasons.

Rachel P
Suffolk

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.

Sandie M
Bedfordshire
Award winning luxury breaks.

View Prices and Book Online to Secure the dates

Choose your start date and the number of nights stay. After viewing the total cost for the site (including 4 welcome baskets) you can proceed to online booking to secure the dates.

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Only a 25% deposit will be required to secure your booking if booked greater than 8 weeks ahead of the start of the break.
We can also take bookings and card payments over the telephone.

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