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2 bedroom accommodation in Harrogate

Escape to this charming Yorkshire Dale cottage surrounded by beautiful gardens and explore nearby Harrogate or York’s historic city.

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Interior
2 bedrooms, bed sheets
TV
Property grounds
Exterior

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

2 bedroom accommodation in Harrogate

This 19th-century converted barn, within the beautiful gardens of Birstwith Hall Estate, offers peace and relaxation and is well-situated for visits to numerous tourist attractions.. 3 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Electric Fire
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair. Payphone. Welcome pack. External laundry room: With freezer and washing machine (shared with house keeper).. 4-acre landscaped grounds with small patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced stream and pond in the grounds.. The Dovecote is an attractive converted 19th-century barn on the Birstwith Hall Estate and is surrounded by 4 acres of beautiful gardens in a secluded Yorkshire Dale, yet only a 10-minute drive from Harrogate.
The ground floor main living area is open plan incorporating the kitchen, dining and living area with views across the gardens through mullioned windows. The well-appointed kitchen has all the modern facilities you would expect in a holiday home. The sitting room with its deep settees and large Freeview TV is perfect for relaxing while the chef in the family prepares delicious home cooked meals. There is also a shower room on the ground floor. Upstairs there is a twin and a kingsized double bedroom. Both rooms are furnished to a very good standard with excellent quality bed linen. The main bathroom has a shower over the bath. The gardens are just waiting to be explored with an ornamental orchard, pretty stream, formal garden and a Victorian greenhouse. Undercover seating in the formal garden to the side of The Dovecote is where you will want to enjoy breakfast before exploring the local area or perhaps enjoy al fresco dining.
The Birstwith Hall Estate is situated between the villages of Hampsthwaite and Birstwith in Lower Nidderdale near many walking and cycling routes. The cottage is well placed for visits to Ripley Castle, Fountains Abbey, the RHS garden at Harlow Carr and Brimham Rocks, an absolute must for families. Being only a 10-minute drive from Harrogate there will be plenty of time for retail therapy. The historic city of York is only a 40-minute drive where you can enjoy the world-famous York Minster and the Jorvik Viking Centre. If you like exploring the dales, the towns of Otley, Ilkley, Grassington and Skipton are on your doorstep. Dogs are welcome at The Dovecote and there is storage available for bicycles. Shop, pubs and restaurants 1 mile.
Free WiFi

The laundry facilities are shared.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Small dog/s only allowed.
There is open water in the property grounds.

Property manager

Cottages.com

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Note from host: This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

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About the area

Map
Harrogate

What's nearby

  • Ripley Castle and Gardens - 9 min drive
  • Turkish Baths and Health Spa - 9 min drive
  • RHS Garden Harlow Carr - 10 min drive
  • Harrogate Theatre - 10 min drive
  • Harrogate Convention Centre - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Harrogate Station - 17 min drive
  • Leeds (LBA-Leeds Bradford) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Knox - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Curious Cow - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Oak Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Queens Head Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Harrogate pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 2 bedroom accommodation in Harrogate?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Harrogate?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Harrogate located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.9 mi (3 km) from Nidderdale and within 6 miles (10 km) of Washburn Heritage Centre and Log Heights. Ripley Castle and Gardens and Fewston Reservoir are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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2 bedroom accommodation in Harrogate Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 14 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

simon

A very relaxing holiday in lovely surroundings.
A very relaxing holiday in lovely surroundings.If you like walking your dog,birdwatching and great scenery.A contrast is offered by nearby towns of Harrogate and Knaresborough.If you stay during winter,pack the wellies and waterproofs.The local village of Birstwith has shop for essentials and a great dog friendly pub.
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10/10 Excellent

Shelene

What a lovely find !!! In the grounds of Birstwith Hall gorgeous little cottage everything you could
What a lovely find !!! In the grounds of Birstwith Hall gorgeous little cottage everything you could want for a stay in this wonderful area. Beds were comfy. Kitchen well stocked and the lovely present of eggs, bread, a lovely cake and milk. The bottle of Prosecco was a nice touch too. Flowers in vases just lovely old world charm. Would definitely recommend staying here if you want a quiet place to stay yet not far from all Yorkshire has to offer.
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10/10 Excellent

Richard

Well appointed, clean and quiet, this cottage is in a lovely albeit isolated position but not too fa
Well appointed, clean and quiet, this cottage is in a lovely albeit isolated position but not too far from a small village. The owner visited us personally even though we were there for only 3 days, and provided an excellent welcome pack of local produce. There’s even a local cat to fuss if you’re a cat lover like us!
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8/10 Good

Kelly

Beautiful cottage with amazing grounds, kids loved feeding the ponies very traditional, lovely
Beautiful cottage with amazing grounds, kids loved feeding the ponies very traditional, lovely and relaxing. Definitely love to stay again
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Spent a long weekend in October at the Dovecote and enjoyed ourselves despite the wet weather.
Spent a long weekend in October at the Dovecote and enjoyed ourselves despite the wet weather. The accommodation was warm and cosy and very well equipped. The welcome was equally warm and friendly and the welcome basket the best we've ever experienced, bread, butter, milk, honey, marmalade, eggs, biscuits plus a bottle of prosecco- everything you would have needed for a breakfast the following morning! The surrounding countryside was beautiful and the lanes although narrow at points were easily navigated to main road for Harrogate, Rippon etc. We were attending a Wildlife Tourism event at the Harrogate Convention Centre so just a 20 minute drive away. We spent the other day walking around Fountains Abbey and the parkland - again beautiful and were lucky to see the Deer very close. Can definitely recommend the Dovecote for a long weekend at anytime of the year. Thank you for a lovely stay and being so welcoming - special hello to Scrappy (black cat) always there in the morning to say hello!
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10/10 Excellent

The cotage was clean but! the warddrobe and kichen tops were very dusty.
The cotage was clean but! the warddrobe and kichen tops were very dusty.
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10/10 Excellent

Tina

Absolutely beautiful place, the gardens are amazing and the shetland ponies were adorable as well as
Absolutely beautiful place, the gardens are amazing and the shetland ponies were adorable as well as the owners dogs were so friendly. Great welcome pack with everything you need and more, fresh cut flowers in the rooms was lovely also. Can't recommend this place strongly enough as we can't wait to return!!
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8/10 Good

Margaret

A lovely comfortable cottage set within a beautiful estate.
A lovely comfortable cottage set within a beautiful estate. Convenient for Harrogate and visiting nearby countryside. Welcoming owners, well equipped and nice welcome pack.
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10/10 Excellent

simon

A very relaxing holiday in lovely surroundings.
A very relaxing holiday in lovely surroundings.If you like walking your dog,birdwatching and great scenery.A contrast is offered by nearby towns of Harrogate and Knaresborough.If you stay during winter,pack the wellies and waterproofs.The local village of Birstwith has shop for essentials and a great dog friendly pub.
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10/10 Excellent

Diana

We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Dovecote because we like being out in the country.
We thoroughly enjoyed staying at the Dovecote because we like being out in the country. It had all those benefits but only a short drive from Harrogate. If it matters to you the mobile reception is not great but it was much better 200m up the road! The property is close to the owners home but they were friendly without being intrusive so suited us very well
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10/10 Excellent

Louise

A comfortable holiday cottage set in beautiful surroundings.
A comfortable holiday cottage set in beautiful surroundings. Only a few miles outside Harrogate, and close to the Yorkshire Dales and North York Moors, an ideal setting for exploring Yorkshire.
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10/10 Excellent

Audrey

very quiet and relaxing holiday ideal for our visit to the Yorkshire show.
very quiet and relaxing holiday ideal for our visit to the Yorkshire show.
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8/10 Good

Geoffrey

The cottage is tucked away near the village of Birstwith and within easy reach of Harrogate, Brimham
The cottage is tucked away near the village of Birstwith and within easy reach of Harrogate, Brimham Rocks, Knaresborough and more. The cottage is very well stocked with provisions on arrival. The only downside is the unreliable internet connection.
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

An excellent property which enhanced our stay in the area.
An excellent property which enhanced our stay in the area. I marked it down for local amenities because, apart from a nearby shop it is a drive into Harrogate for most things. On the other hand this is why we chose it - isolation. If we visit the area again this property will be our first port of call.
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10/10 Excellent

Tony

A fabulous place to stay.
A fabulous place to stay. Clean, homely & highly recommended. Friendly owners and staff. Great garden attached and within easy reach of Harrogate and the surrounding countryside. A thoroughly good place for a break. A*****
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10/10 Excellent

Roberts

Spent a very relaxing week at The Dovecote which is set in the beautiful grounds of a country estat
Spent a very relaxing week at The Dovecote which is set in the beautiful grounds of a country estate. The cottage was clean, warm and well equipped. The Dovecote is the only holiday let on site and our dog loved roaming around the gardens with us. We visited Fountains Abbey, Brimham Rocks and Malham Cove which are all short drives away as were York, Thirsk, Ripon and Harrogate. We would have been more than happy though to spend most of the time in the stunning gardens. We were warmly welcomed by the owner and were pleasantly surprised by the outstanding welcome pack and fresh flowers in the bedrooms and lounge. The village shop is a drive away but the only real downside was that we couldn't let the dog out on her own for her early morning 'ablutions' . There is no fenced area immediately outside the door and the postman did not heed the 5 mph speed limit!
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

The Dovecote is an exceptional cottage with fantastic hospitality from the owners.
The Dovecote is an exceptional cottage with fantastic hospitality from the owners. We had an amazing holiday over Easter and would thoroughly recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to stay in the future.