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The Dovecote Barn bistro terrace and entrance
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Farm Shop & Bistro, just minutes from Nottingham

Farm-to-table food.

Available at the bistro, from our farm shop, or delivered to your door. Just 5 miles from Nottingham City Centre.

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Supporting Nottinghamshire Producers
Open Wednesday to Sunday09:00 – 21:00
4.9★★★★★Rated 4.9 from 32 reviews on GoogleRead reviews
01The BistroFarm to table, all day 02The Farm ShopLocal produce & more 03Farm BoxesOne-off or subscribe & save 04MembershipDovecote Members perks
02 The Farm Shop

The counter,
shelves and larder.

Dovecote Farm Shop produce on the counter: home-reared meat, eggs, chutneys, sauces and local honey

Almost everything on our menu is grown, reared, baked or made close to home, and is available to buy in our farm shop.

Fill your basket with the same produce we cook with in the bistro, and take a little Dovecote home with you.

More on The Farm Shop
01Farm reared

Beef, lamb and pork from local farmers, butchered for you to enjoy.

02Local larder

Seasonal veg, dairy, bakery and pantry staples from small producers.

03Fresh weekly

Stock refreshed through the week, with the seasons, always.

Choose your first box

Good food,
packed for home.

Six ways to start, from home-reared meat to full farm shop favourites. Choose a one-off box or subscribe and save.

Simply Meat Box packed with butcher cuts on the counter
Box contents: 6 items

Simply Meat Box

Box contents:

  • 1x Skinless Chicken Breasts, Pack of 2 (360g)
  • 1x Beef Mince (500g)
  • 1x Farmhouse Sausages (384g)
  • 1x Dry Cured Unsmoked Back Bacon (240g)
  • 1x Silverscale Salmon Fillets, Pack of 2 (260g)
  • 1x Butcher Cut of the Week (approx 400g)
Price£34.95

+ membership benefits

Farm Shop Box crate with whole chicken, beef mince, sausages, seasonal veg, free range eggs, cheddar and a farmhouse loaf
Box contents: 8 items

Farm Shop Box

Box contents:

  • 1x Whole Chicken with Giblets (1.4kg min)
  • 1x Beef Mince (500g)
  • 1x Dry Cured Unsmoked Back Bacon (240g)
  • 1x Farmhouse Sausages (384g)
  • 1x Seasonal Veg Selection
  • 1x Free Range Eggs, Half Dozen
  • 1x Farmhouse Cheddar (200g)
  • 1x Crusty Farmhouse Loaf
Price£57.95

+ membership benefits

Deluxe Box crate filled with sirloin steaks, whole chicken, burgers, sausages, bacon, salmon, cheddar and seasonal veg
Box contents: 10 items

Deluxe Box

Box contents:

  • 1x Whole Chicken with Giblets (1.75kg min)
  • 1x Salt-Aged Sirloin Steaks, Pack of 2 (340g)
  • 1x Beef Mince (500g)
  • 1x Farmhouse Sausages (384g)
  • 1x Dry Cured Back Bacon (240g)
  • 1x Beef & Chorizo Burgers, Pack of 4 (454g)
  • 1x Salmon Fillets, Pack of 2 (260g)
  • 1x Farmhouse Cheddar (190g)
  • 1x Seasonal Veg Box
  • 1x Treat from the Pantry
Price£69.95

+ membership benefits

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03 Local suppliers

The people behind
the produce.

We keep it local on purpose. Every supplier is a farm, bakery or small maker we know personally, mostly within a few miles of the barn.

Market gardener holding a crate of freshly picked vegetables
Andy — Fresh VegSeasonal veg grown just up the road, picked fresh for the shelves.
Beekeeper holding a frame of golden honeycomb
Holden HoneyRaw, unfiltered honey from hives on the edge of Barton.
Bryn talking to guests in the Gasman Brews tasting room
Gasman BrewsBryn's small-batch beers, brewed minutes from the barn.
Handmade cakes and fresh bread on bakery boards
Bexon BakesNicki's handmade cakes and traybakes, baked by hand.
Handmade woven baskets and textile homeware
Deb's DesignsOne-off handmade homeware and craft pieces.
Buckets of freshly cut dahlias and seasonal flowers
Barton BloomLi's seasonal cut flowers, picked a short walk away.
Local artist painting countryside landscapes at an easel
Roy — Local ArtistOriginals and prints of the countryside we work in.
Homemade berry liqueur in glass bottles
Creme De Mure & ElderflowerMarion's small-batch liqueurs from local hedgerow fruit.

Our local partners

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The Dovecote Barn team together in the bistro

The people behind the welcome

Meet our team.

From the kitchen and the counter to the farm and the floor, our team makes The Dovecote Barn what it is. We are here to cook, pour, pack, serve and give you a proper Nottinghamshire welcome.

Our story
03 Around the barn

Our Animals

Come and see our animals when you visit the Farm Shop & Bistro

Biscoff and Oreo

Meet Biscoff and Oreo our Pygmy goats born in May 2026

Biscoff and Oreo at The Dovecote Barn
Biscoff and Oreo enjoying the farm
Biscoff and Oreo at the barn

The Alpacas

Alpacas at The Dovecote Barn
Alpaca in the field at The Dovecote Barn
Two alpacas in the field at The Dovecote Barn

Our Chickens

Meet our 6 chickens, Kate Wingslet, Meryl Cheep, Chickira, Cardi Beak, Christina Egguilera, Lindsay Lohen

The Dovecote Barn chickens
A pale crested chicken at The Dovecote Barn
A speckled chicken in the run at The Dovecote Barn

Live from Google — 4.9 ★ (32 reviews)

Loved by local tables.

★★★★★
“Beautiful food, generous portions and a lovely relaxed setting. The breakfasts are the best around Nottingham.”
Google review · Verified on Google
★★★★★
“The best meat around. Harvey really knows his stuff and nothing compares to the home-reared beef.”
Farm shop regular · Verified on Google
★★★★★
“The Sunday roast was outstanding, proper home-reared meat and the best Yorkshire puddings we have had.”
Sunday roast guest · Verified on Google
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The Dovecote, in the everyday

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Farm-to-table dishes served at The Dovecote BarnThe Dovecote Barn team together in the bistroMarket gardener holding a crate of freshly picked vegetablesHandmade cakes and fresh bread on bakery boardsBuckets of freshly cut dahlias and seasonal flowersFresh local produce at The Dovecote Barn farm shopFarm-to-table dishes served at The Dovecote BarnThe Dovecote Barn team together in the bistroMarket gardener holding a crate of freshly picked vegetablesHandmade cakes and fresh bread on bakery boardsBuckets of freshly cut dahlias and seasonal flowersFresh local produce at The Dovecote Barn farm shop

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Dovecote Members.

Join with any box subscription and your membership card unlocks benefits across the farm shop and the bistro, every visit.

  • 10% off shop & bistroOngoing discount on food, drink and retail.
  • Free birthday meal for twoA complimentary celebration in the bistro.
  • Member-only eventsQuarterly tastings and seasonal evenings.
  • Refer-a-friend rewardsPerks when friends join or subscribe.
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Dovecote Members membership cardMember: John Bancroft

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Opening times

Plan your visit.

Farm shop
Wednesday – Sunday
09:00 – 21:00
Bistro
Wednesday – Sunday
09:00 – 21:00
Breakfast
09:00 – 11:30
Lunch
12:30 – 15:00
Dinner
17:00 – 20:30
Delivery & collection
Delivery days
Thursday – Monday
Barn collection
Wednesday – Sunday
Box order cut-off
48 hours before
Holiday hours may vary, we always post updates on Facebook and Instagram.

Where to find us

Find us at The Dovecote Barn,
Barton-in-Fabis.

Manor Road
Barton In Fabis
Nottingham, NG11 0AA

Free parking is available on site, right by the barn door. We are just minutes from Nottingham, off the A453.

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