These two 200-year old farm buildings have had a makeover, emerging as beauties, with all their original oak beam and stonework features intact.
5* Gold Derbyshire Luxury Holiday Cottages sleeps (4 & 12) 16 in total in 7 bedrooms, we are situated in the wonderful Derbyshire countryside, alongside the Peak District National Park with superb views across the Derwent Valley, In a rural area, midway between Matlock & Ashover, just 4 miles from each. 20 minutes drive from M1.
The Steadings - combines The Barn and The Stables to give you lovely Derbyshire luxury self catering group accommodation for 15 + Z bed and 2 travel cots. The largest cottage (The Barn) has ample room for you all to dine and relax together. There is plenty of space inside and out for you to relax together, and of course you will have exclusive use of all our facilities and parking areas.
Both cottages have well-equipped fitted kitchens with all the usual fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher etc. The Barn kitchen has a large range-style electric cooker with two ovens, and plenty of seating room in its dining room for guests from both cottages. The Stables has an electric cooker and hob.
The barns are made convenient for wheelchair users, the Barn has a ground floor bedroom with wet room.
There's lots to do for children With almost 6 acres of grounds to explore including woodland, meadow, wildlife pond and garden area with picnic tables & barbecues. Well equipped games room, outdoor play area with climbing frame. Seating for all in the enclosed courtyard.
Yes - you can take us over! It’s the perfect place for family and friends to get together for a short break. Large groups are most welcome to use both The Barn and The Stables, which we’ve called the ‘Steadings’ if hired together. All in all, there’s room for 15 people, and there are 2 travel cots and highchairs, plus a z-bed for one extra small adult or child.
The Barns are utterly peaceful and well away from main roads. At almost 1000 feet above sea level you get some wonderful weather effects, and beautiful starry skies. Sitting out in the evenings over a bottle of wine on a clear night, you may even experience the Northern Lights!
Tourist Attractions: Chatsworth House is only a 20 minute drive away and offers visitors a treasure trove of modern and historic artifacts over three floors. Haddon Hall is 25 minutes away - set in the heart of the beautiful Peak District National Park, parts of the house date from the 12th Century, sitting like a jewel in its Elizabethan terraced gardens, and overlooking the River Wye. The Heights of Abraham which has a Caverns and Hill top park with wonderful woodland walks and the famous Cable Car which rise from the valley floor, the observation cars transport you in comfort and safety and allow stunning views of the Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District.
3 farm shops 1 mile and M & S, CO-OP and Sainsbury’s in Matlock 4 miles away, which do
The Steadings
The Barn
Dining room seating 16 in the Barn
Lounge in the Barn
Double boudoir bedroom in the Barn
Triple farmyard bedroom in the Barn
Twin textile bedroom in the Barn
Fully equipted Games room
Picnic area
The Stables
The open plan lounge in the Stables
The open plane kitchen in the Stables
View over the Derwent valley from our meadow
Seating & BBQ area outside the Barn
Our wildlife pond
The car park
View from our courtyard
View from the Barn lounge
Picnic table with views over the Derwent valley
Local
Eat and Drink
- Shirland Golf Club - Alfreton (4.6 miles) - Hidden away at the head of a picturesque Derbyshire valley the established 18 hole course takes adva...
- Genesis Family Entertainment Centre - Alfreton (5.8 miles) - Strikes Bowling at Genesis 5 lanes of 10 pin bowling Bowling prices 1 game £5 2 games £7 3 games £9 ...
- The Hurt Arms - Ambergate (6.3 miles) - Originally built in 1874 by Francis Hurt, the impressive historical building sits proudly on the A6 ...
- THE SOULVILLE STEAKHOUSE - CHESTERFIELD (6.4 miles) - The vibrant hum of a cosy bar, the sizzle of fresh food on a smokin' chargrill and the unmistaka...
- Siam Palace Thai Restaurant (Chesterfield) - CHESTERFIELD (6.4 miles) - Siam Palace Thai Restaurant is popular due to its tasty combination of sweet, sour, and saltiness. W...
See and Do
- Matlock Farm Park Matlock (2.3 miles) - Here at Matlock Farm Park, we are open all year round and hope to give you a wonderful visit in the ...
- Matlock Farm Park Matlock (2.5 miles) - Here at Matlock Farm Park, we are open all year round and hope to give you a wonderful visit in the ...
- Peak Rail Matlock (2.7 miles) - Peak Rail welcomes you in 2016 to journey back to a bygone age and experience the thrill of steam an...
- The Heights of Abraham Matlock (3.3 miles) - Since first opening to visitors in 1780 the Heights of Abraham has remained one of the Peak District...
- Birdswood, Cromford Canal Boat Cromford (3.8 miles) - The Friends of Cromford Canal (FCC) run a 70ft traditional narrow boat, Birdswood, along a beautiful...
Shopping
- David Mellor - Hope Valley (13.6 miles) - The David Mellor Cutlery Factory, Design Museum, Country Shop and Cafe - all on the same site. Just ...
- Bird's Yard - Sheffield (15.9 miles) - After a few short years in business (starting in Leeds), we have won many awards and even more accol...
- Rufford Abbey Country Park - Ollerton (18.9 miles) - Deep in Robin Hood Country, a beautiful country park with woodland, meadow and gardens. At its heart...
