Awards for The Dovecote Barns York

VisitEngland 5 Star Self-catering

All the national assessing bodies (VisitEngland*, VisitScotland, Visit Wales and the AA) now assess hotels and guest accommodation (including B&Bs) to the same criteria and award one to five stars. The star ratings reflect the overall quality of the experience. When choosing your accommodation look for the Quality Rose, the official marque of the Enjoy England national tourist board rating scheme.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

VisitEngland Gold Award

Gold and silver awards are given to hotels and guest accommodation that provide exceptional quality in all areas but in particular in service and hospitality.

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Green Tourism Gold Award

Excellence in environmental practice

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Green Tourism Business Scheme.

VisitEngland Cyclists Welcome

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

VisitEngland Walkers Welcome

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from VisitEngland.

VisitEngland Families Welcome

The Families Welcome scheme will give families the confidence that they are booking quality accommodation that meets their particular needs. Simple criteria have been developed which consider the specific requirements of families with children.

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Older and less mobile

Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but who would benefit from fixtures and fittings to aid balance.

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Part-time wheelchair users

Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those who may need to use a wheelchair some of the time and can negotiate a maximum of three steps.

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Assisted wheelchair users

Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and requires assistance from a carer, and maybe a hoist, when transferring to and from the wheelchair in a seated position.

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York Tourism Awards Winner

The York Tourism Awards both acknowledges and rewards the successful endeavours of tourism businesses in York. To be a winner or a finalist is a recognition of excellence within the industry.

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Visit York.

White Rose Award Winner

The White Rose Awards for Tourism, the top accolade for tourism in Yorkshire, were created in 1989 by Welcome to Yorkshire to recognise and reward excellence in tourism. The winners and finalists of this annual award represent the best in tourism in Yorkshire - guaranteed to help create a truly remarkable holiday

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Welcome to Yorkshire.

White Rose Award Finalist

The White Rose Awards for Tourism, the top accolade for tourism in Yorkshire, were created in 1989 by Welcome to Yorkshire to recognise and reward excellence in tourism. The winners and finalists of this annual award represent the best in tourism in Yorkshire - guaranteed to help create a truly remarkable holiday

Additional information on this classification scheme is available from Welcome to Yorkshire.

Self-assessed Accessibility Information

Self-assessed Accessibility Information provides a list of available facilities and services, highlighted as being of key importance by disabled people.  Along with Access Statements, which provide a fuller written description of accessibility, it can help people with access needs make an informed choice as to whether accommodation, attractions, food & drink or shopping establishments meet their needs.