Barley Vacation cottage rental with internet access, walking, TV and rural retreat

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  • Cottage
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 3 nights min stay
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Key information

  • 100% refund within 24 hours after booking. See Policies & House Rules
  • Child friendly
  • Car advised
  • No pets allowed
  • Private garden

From the owner

A beautifully presented, comfortable holiday cottage from which to explore Hertfordshire, Cambridgeshire, North Essex and East Anglia beyond. The Cottage is a detached single storey barn conversion and is situated in the garden of the owners 16th Century thatched cottage in the centre of the quiet, rural village of Barley. Cambridge is 12 miles away. London Kings Cross via train from Royston is c. 38-45 minutes with no changes.

There is a double bedroom with a quality Silentnight 4'6" double bed. All linen and towels are provided. A Nespresso Vertuo Plus Coffee machine and Aeroccino milk foamer is provided with a selection of coffee pods.

Wi-fi speed is 60mb and the space has a designated large office area (see photos) with a proper office swivel chair so is a perfect space to 'work from home'.

The property is suitable for both the very young and elderly. For a copy of our detailed access statement please contact us. There are dedicated guest outside seating areas in the garden. Pets are not allowed and the property is non-smoking throughout. A travel cot and high chair are available on request.

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Amenities

Bed & bathroom

  • Bedroom 1: Full bed
  • Beds in other rooms:
  • 1 Family bathroom

Families

  • Great for children of all ages
  • No pets allowed
  • Crib
  • High chair

Access

  • Not suitable for wheelchair users

Essentials

  • Wi-Fi available
  • Private garden
  • Patio
  • Internet access
  • Central heating
  • Stove
  • Fridge
  • Freezer
  • Microwave
  • Toaster
  • Kettle
  • Washing machine
  • Clothes dryer
  • Iron
  • High chair
  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Stereo system
  • Linen provided
  • Towels provided

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Interaction with guest

We have a coded lock box which guests use to pick up their keys as this gives them greater flexibility. However, if I am here when you arrive and you wish, I am of course, delighted to welcome our guests and show them up to the cottage. If guests want additional local information I am very happy to provide it; there is also a file of information in the cottage.
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Cancellation policy

Full refund

100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).

Partial refund

100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.

No refund

No refund if cancelled less than 2 weeks before check-in.

100% refund100% refund within 24 hours after booking (provided the stay is at least 60 days away).
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100% refund100% refund of the amount paid (minus the booking fee*) if cancelled at least two weeks before check-in.
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Things to know

Check in: 16:00 Check out: 11:00
If you have any questions about check-in or check-out times, please contact the owner/manager.

Payment

This rental can only be paid for online through Holiday Lettings using your credit/debit card or PayPal (never by bank or wire transfer).
Damage deposit: ($124.94) £100.00

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Smoking

No smoking at this property

About the owner

Kate R.
Average reply time:
3 minutes

Calendar last updated:
26 Apr 2024

Years listed:
13

Languages spoken: English
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Laurel Holiday Cottage
Aug 2023

A truly beautiful cottage where the owners have gone above and beyond to make it a home away from home. Everything you could need for a relaxing, self catering holiday can be found, from kitchen utens… More 

13 Aug 2023

This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of TripAdvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on all reviews.

Chrissie_MP
Leicester, United Kingdom

Highly recommended, everything you need for a comfortable relaxing stay
Jun 2023

I booked the cottage as my daughter was getting married in the Townhouse in Barley followed by a reception at the Fox & Hounds which is directly opposite the Laurels so very convenient. We stayed… More 

6 Jul 2023

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Loved the cottage
Sep 2021

I booked this for my boyfriend’s 20th birthday and we had the best week. The cottage was so lovely and cozy and Kate was really nice and welcoming. We didn’t want to leave at the end of o… More 

2 Oct 2021

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

A lovely comfy stay located in a beautiful village
Sep 2021

My husband and I had a lovely long weekend stay at this lovely cottage in Barley. Kate was responsive and helpful in advance of our stay and provided a warm welcome on arrival. The folder of informa… More 

7 Sep 2021

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A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

Staycation perfection
Aug 2021

Stayed with my wife and toddler. The accomodation is perfectly sized for 2 and a small one. The kitchen is great for cooking with everything you need, often with holiday rentals you worry about not ha… More 

9 Aug 2021

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FAQs

How do I find more info about the property?

You can get in touch with Kate (the owner) through the contact form on this page.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to send the owner a message.

What if I have questions before I book?

Send Kate (the owner) an email through the contact form on this page. Alternatively, if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

How do I contact Kate (the owner)?

Send an email through the contact form on this page. Or if there’s a phone number on this page, you can call them.

If you’ve already booked, go to Manage your holiday booking to view Kate the owner's contact details or send them a message.

What's the difference between 'Book your stay' and 'Contact the owner/manager'?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online and send Kate (the owner) a booking request. You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then

Or send Kate (the owner) an enquiry through the Contact the owner/manager form if you’d like a quote or more info first.

What is a booking request?

When you pay online through the Book your stay form, a booking request is sent to Kate (the owner). You’ll find out within 24 hours whether they’ve accepted - no money will leave your account before then.

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How do I know what it will cost for my stay?

Simply enter your holiday dates in the Book your stay form to calculate the cost of your stay.
Click Book now to see a full breakdown of the price.

You can also request a quote from Kate (the owner) through the contact form. The owner will email you the total cost for your dates and a link to book and pay online.

How do I know if my booking request has been accepted?

You’ll receive an email within 24 hours to let you know. Or you can check in Manage your holiday booking. No money will leave your account unless it’s accepted.

How do I pay for my holiday?

Use the Book your stay form to pay provisionally online. You can pay by credit/debit card or PayPal. Kate (the owner) will have 24 hours to accept the booking and no money will leave your account before then.

If you’ve been sent a quote, simply accept it and pay online through the email we sent you. You can also do this in Manage your holiday booking.

Only bookings paid for through our site are covered by our trusted Payment Protection.

Why can't I call Kate (the owner) before booking?

You can exchange contact details with the property owner/manager once your booking is confirmed and you’ve paid in full. Paying and communicating only through our platform allows us to ensure that your booking is covered by our Payment Protection policy.

If you have any questions before booking, you can send the property owner/manager a message via the contact form on their listing. Once you’ve booked, you can discuss the rental and make arrangements for your trip by logging into Manage my booking.

How do damage deposits work?

In most cases, you don’t pay a damage deposit up front. Instead, we save your payment details securely and you’re only charged in the event of damage to the property.

Occasionally, you will pay a damage deposit up front as part of the total rental cost. In this case, the owner has 10 days after you check out to report any damage. If they don’t, we’ll return your deposit. If their claim is successful, we’ll deduct the agreed cost and return the remainder.

How can I view and manage my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to view all your booking details, pay the balance of your holiday or cancel it if you need to.

How do I pay the balance of my holiday?

You can pay the remaining balance of your holiday at any point. Simply go to Manage my holiday booking and click Pay now.

We’ll automatically charge the balance payment to the same payment method 10 days before it’s due. Go to Manage my holiday booking to see when the payment will be taken.

How can I retract my booking request?

You’ll need to contact Kate (the owner) to do this. Send them a message in Manage your holiday booking or through the contact form on this page.

How do I cancel my booking?

Go to Manage your holiday booking to cancel your booking. Here you can view your cancellation policy to see if you’ll be refunded.

How do I edit my booking?

You can request to change the dates or number of people on your booking via the Manage your holiday booking page. To change your holiday dates use the Edit booking button. If you need to change the number of guests staying then send Kate (the owner) a message.

If Kate (the owner) agrees, they’ll send you a revised quote outlining the changes. You can review and accept/decline this from the Manage your holiday booking page. You’ll have 48 hours to take action before the revised quote expires.

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