Lovingly Restored Grade II Listed Stone Barn Now a Celebration House for Groups of 16+2 in the pretty Derbyshire village of Carsington, in the Derbyshire Dales. A wonderful location for walking, cycling, climbing, water sports & fishing. With a lovely Village Pub just a stroll from the Barn. Emily Barn is perfect for families & friends wanting to holiday or celebrate a special occasion. Tourist board rating: 4 Star
For a big family holiday or weekend away with friends, recently renovated Portland House c1870 is the perfect holiday house with beautiful views from the sitting and dining rooms where everyone can be seated together. To celebrate a special birthday or anniversary you can hire a chef, book an afternoon tea party or create cocktails in the bar games room. Enjoy beautiful ensuite bedrooms, sunny BBQ area with outdoor seating, summer house by the water fountain and a private car park. On the edge of Matlock Bath, you are ideally located next to the Derwent River in the World Heritage Site with boat hire, wonderful walks and cycling. Take a short walk into the village for Victorian cafes, CAMRA pubs, restaurants and the famous tourist attractions of The Heights of Abraham and Gullivers Kingdom with Chatsworth House only a short drive away. If you’re looking for a super stylish historic home in a great location with lots of things to do from the doorstep then this is the best place to impress your friends and family! Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Planning a memorable holiday or event deserves a spectacular venue like Bleaklow Farm. This gorgeous property is a few miles from Bakewell in an incredibly peaceful location with panoramic views. It sleeps 30 people in 15 beautifully presented ensuite bedrooms and feels more like a boutique hotel than a self-catering holiday home. There is a catering standard kitchen, huge barn for entertaining (or corporate events), multiple living areas, spaces to congregate and socialise and areas to unwind in peace. It's ideal for hosting wedding parties, celebrating milestone birthdays and events, or hosting team building sessions.
The current Ashbourne Hall is modern compared with the original medieval house. Dating from the 1780s, this spacious Georgian manor overlooks Ashbourne Park and sleeps 22 guests in 10 luxurious bedrooms. It's ideal for a holiday with your extended family, hen parties, and work functions. The property is on the edge of the Peak District, a short stroll from Ashbourne's superb bars and restaurants.
Standlow is on the edge of the Peak District National Park within walking distance from the Red Lion pub in Kniveton and only three miles from Ashbourne. It is perfect for walking, cycling and discovering favourite attractions including Chatsworth House and Alton Towers. The owners have transformed the lovely stone buildings into six stylish self-catering holiday homes which sleep from 4 to 17 guests and which can be booked together to accommodate large groups of up to 52 people. Each cottage is furnished to a high standard with guests having a private garden as well as shared access to the wider grounds and a fun games room.
Here's a place with room for everyone! The Grade II listed Mermaid Inn is in a fantastic spot, offering a high-standard of self-catering accommodation in the Peak District for up to 34 people in 13 ensuite bedrooms. It feels remote and rural with no neighbours for a country mile, but Buxton is only a 20 minute drive and Leek is even closer. The house is a former pub and built for hospitality and entertaining, making it ideal for extended family celebrations, hen and stag weekends, and fun team building events.
Perfect for family get-togethers, special celebrations, or even team-building events and corporate retreats, Quarnford Lodge is a fantastic self-catering property for groups in the Peak District. There is loads of space with ten bedrooms that can sleep up to 28 people, three separate living rooms and a central dining area with a vaulted ceiling that is ideal for entertaining. The village of Flash (highest village in England) is within walking distance, with Buxton, Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Alton Towers also within easy reach. The Peak District is beautiful in every season and there are lots of walks and mountain bike trails close by to help guests to explore.
The Shiningford estate provides peace, privacy, and picture-perfect views. The holiday rental is spread across three beautifully converted buildings. The Manor House, Stables, and Tack Room sleep up to 35 guests in 16 gorgeous bedrooms. Five acres of grounds include manicured lawns, orchards and paddocks. There is also an outdoor swimming pool, two hot tubs, and two barbecue areas. It's an excellent venue for your self-catering holiday, hen weekend or family reunion.
Upperfield Farm is a traditional Derbyshire longhouse which in time has been extended and upgraded to incorporate accommodation for 22 guests over 2 floors. You'll find stunning views over Carsington Reservoir and you'll have the circular route on your doorstep. Perfect for family get togethers!
Experience countryside charm at Gradbach Mill's cosy Farmhouse. Nestled along the idyllic banks of the River Dane, this recently refurbished property combines modern comfort with rustic allure. Enjoy private gardens, a games room, and a rejuvenating hot tub, all set within our shared 16-acre wooded grounds, offering a tranquil escape on the border of the Peak District and Staffordshire.
We are Ideally located for exploring the Peak District. 10 minutes drive to Chatsworth house and close to the Monsal Trail. Welcome pack included with every booking, along with most essentials needed for a relaxing break away. Private secure garage parking for 1 car (further parking available on the roadside) . Quaint garden area with seating. Pub and shop within 1 mile.
Lea Cottage, a one-bedroom character cottage formerly a tractor barn and hayloft forms part of Kirk Lea, a Grade II listed limestone property. A skilled conversion by the previous owners makes Lea Cottage the perfect base for exploring the Peak District National Park. Foolow is a quaint village with a duck pond and a local village pub.
Fully restored by the owner, Merman Farm offers quality accommodation of real character and charm and seamlessly combines many original features with modern design and home comforts. Very large, comfortable lounge with several settees, wood burning stove & large, flat-screen TV. Spacious, farmhouse kitchen with AGA and small sitting area opposite. Large, separate dining room with table for 10 plus 2 extra chairs, 5 bedrooms, plus attic room, 3 ensuites plus separate family bathroom. Outside sitting area.
Sladen Lodge can accommodate 14 guests and 2 well behaved dogs. All bedrooms include a super king size bed that can also be made up into twin beds. All rooms have a beautiful ensuite with a rainforest shower and soft, fluffy towels.
Lovely cosy cottage with log burner, hill views and south facing garden in village location. Enjoy walks from the doorstep to Peak District beauty spots, village pub, local bike hire and the facilities of the lovely Georgian market town of Ashbourne. Sleeps 6 in three bedrooms.
Scaldersitch Farm offers an exclusive use hire package, perfect for groups of friends or family looking to enjoy a luxury location all to themselves. Luxury tipi and yurt accommodation comprises of superking beds (that can be split to twins if desired), extra singles can be added sleeping up to five guests per unit. Each accommodation has it's own log burning stove, tea and coffee making facilities, outdoor hot tub and seating areas and beautiful views over the surrounding countryside. All accommodation also has a private underfloor heated washroom in the main stone barn area
Peak District Holiday Barn is nestled in the hamlet of Wardlow Mires, surrounded by countryside in the heart of the National Park, with views out to Cressbrook Dale and local landmark Peter’s Stone. The barn & cottage annex has been lovingly restored to a very high standard from old agricultural buildings; the barn includes a large multi fuel burner, open plan living, dining and kitchen, as well as an onsite playroom and bookable wood burning hot tub. It's the ideal base for families and friends to meet up in the heart of the Peak District to enjoy everything the barn and the Peak District has to offer.
Ashford Mill gives guests a rare opportunity to stay in a Grade-II listed riverside holiday cottage in the Peak District. The winner of multiple awards for the high standard of renovation and accommodation, the holiday home sleeps seven people in three bedrooms with the option to sleep two more on a sofa bed. The mill is on the banks of the River Wye in Ashford on the Water, convenient for Bakewell, Buxton, Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House, and other popular Peak District attractions. Dogs are welcome and, depending on availability, short breaks are possible all year round.
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