Guests say
Barn Cottage is a well-regarded holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and beautiful location in the Peak District. Guests appreciate the secure garden and large field for dogs, as well as the property's charm and character. While some noted the lack of Wi-Fi and minor discomfort with the furniture, the overall experience is seen as peaceful and enjoyable, with friendly hosts and a good base for exploring the area.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as extremely clean and well-maintained, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The property is celebrated for its superb location, offering a quiet retreat with easy access to local attractions and walks, despite some comments about road noise and pub accessibility.
The cottage is generally found to be comfortable and cosy, though some guests mention the beds and seating could be improved for added comfort.
Facilities are well-received with a few suggestions for improvement, such as better Wi-Fi, shower pressure, and kitchen equipment. The spacious garden and field are highlights.
While guests find the cottage and its amenities satisfactory, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, thus a score cannot be provided.
About this property
A lovely, detached stone cottage in the heart of Peak Forest, near the town of Buxton, boasting style and charm in a traditional home. The cobbled access pleasantly leads you straight into the well-presented kitchen, attached to which is a lovely open-plan sitting room with a dining area set for four and sumptuous seating arrangements around the TV. This makes the perfect social space for dining and entertaining friends during an enjoyable visit. Finished to a nice standard, the two delightful bedrooms ooze character among the classic furnishings. The king-size double bed sits under the eaves of the roof, with a skylight directly above for you to enjoy some romantic stargazing on a clear summers' night, whilst the double room enjoys a vaulted ceiling with dark wooden beams off-set with whitewashed walls. Out on the patio you can enjoy an afternoon over drinks with a light breeze drifting through the garden; the shared access takes you through to a patchwork of verdant fields beyond the enclosed farm land. Countryside encompasses the property so you can get lost in the natural surround, whilst the road at the end of the drive takes you directly into Peak Forest, where you can delight in the Devonshire Arms local pub and gain a real taste for countryside living. Nearby you can visit the pretty villages of Edale and Castleton and there are horse riding and cycling opportunities in Hathersage, should they take your fancy. There are walking opportunities wherever you turn and excellent pubs to stop at along the way. Barn Cottage is an accommodating property from which to enjoy many an attraction with the family.
The village of Peak Forest is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park, boasting an excellent pub. The village is named for the Royal Forest of the Peak, which was an open area used as a royal hunting park rather than a forested area. Eldon Hole, one of the seven wonders of the Peak, is surrounded by walking country. Nearby are the villages of Edale, the start of the Pennine Way, Castleton, with four caverns to visit, the ‘plague’ village of Eyam, and Tideswell, where the church is regarded as the cathedral of the Peak. Enjoy a day out at Alton Towers or visit the Chatsworth House estate, Haddon Hall, or the house and gardens at Lyme Park, all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom.
Kitchen.
Open-plan sitting room with dining area.
Oil fired central heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, microwave, Terrestrial TV, good phone signal.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Garden with lawn, patio and furniture with access to owner's field.
1 well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 0.2 miles, shop 3 miles.
Note: Restricted head height in king-size bedroom.
Note: This property is set on a main road and road noise may be heard
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Weston Park Museum
Reviews (39)
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Richard
Very good for dogs with a secure garden. The living area would be improved with reading lamps giving a cosy feel in the evening. Having no WIFI was a pain, However, I do not know whether this could be added in the future as it is difficult to do without a phone.
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Fiona
Jane was fantastic, cottage perfect!
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Gareth
Very clean abd comfortable. The only slight downside was no Wi-Fi. EE signal very, very weak (no fault of the owners though). All in all a fabulous property with excellent hosts. Would recommend highly.