Guests say
Lees Farm in Buxton offers a tranquil, remote setting with stunning views and ample walking opportunities. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy log burners, and comfortable beds. The property's charm is enhanced by its peaceful location and the occasional welcome treats. While some guests mention minor maintenance issues and the challenging access road, the overall experience is one of relaxation and enjoyment in a picturesque countryside retreat.
The property is generally praised for its cleanliness, with guests finding it well-maintained. However, a few guests noted musty smells and a need for carpet cleaning, slightly affecting the score.
The location scores highly due to its stunning views and peaceful setting. The remote nature and proximity to walking trails are frequently praised, although the access road is noted as rough.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy, especially with the log burners. Some guests mention issues with heating and a few uncomfortable mattresses, which slightly lowers the score.
The property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen, and guests enjoy the log burners. However, recurring comments on maintenance issues, such as broken furniture and minor plumbing problems, impact the score.
Guests often mention the thoughtfulness of welcome treats, which adds to the property's charm. While these treats are appreciated, it is noted that they are a kind gesture and not a guaranteed amenity.
About this property
Priestcliffe 1 mile.
A superb, stone-built detached farmhouse on a remote hillside, with wonderful views across the awe-inspiring Monsal Valley, just under a mile from the hamlet of Priestcliffe, in the High Peak. Lees Farm has been restored to provide outstanding accommodation of character and charm in the most enviable of positions. The property boasts a spacious sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove, a cosy snug with woodburning stove, and a well-equipped kitchen with range cooker. Walkers and mountain bikers will be spoilt for choice with many bridleways, a nature reserve and tracks and footpaths through magnificent open moors and countryside. For those wishing to get away from it all and enjoy the peace and tranquillity, this is the one for you.
This small hamlet of farms and houses sits between Taddington, Monsal Head and the River Wye in the Peak District. It has some spectacular scenery and Monsal Head is famed for the magnificent view along Monsal Dale and the Wye Valley, and offers some amazing walks. The Monsal Trail takes walkers along a former Midland Railway track, over a majestic viaduct above the river and into a tunnel which goes beneath Monsal Head, understandably making this a popular route with walkers. Bakewell, a picturesque market town, lies just seven miles away and has a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs, and there is a farmer's market held once a week, usually on a Monday. This area makes a fantastic base for a holiday in this stunning location.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor family room with adult bunks & single bed, 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x single with pull-out stacker bed.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin, WC.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower, basin, WC.
Kitchen with range.
Utility room.
Sitting room with dining table & woodburning stove.
Snug with table & woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stoves in sitting room & snug.
Range cooker, electric oven, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer (in utility room), washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, radio, stereo/CD player, WiFi.
Fuel, power & supply for woodburners included in rent.
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Cot & highchair on request.
Off road parking for 6 cars.
Large open grassed area surrounding property, patio with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, to be kept downstairs only.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Property accessed via uneven farm track of approx.
0.75 miles; can be tricky to negotiate in parts, low suspension vehicles not recommended.
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Dovedale
Reviews (36)
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Jonathan
Walled off garden, so suitable for dogs. Comfortable beds. Spacious seating area and a good sized kitchen. BBQ was a bonus. Would highly recommend.
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Matt
Great location and stunningly well equipped house. I couldn't recommend more highly.
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William
Its location is to die for . Ideal for every one wanting to get away from the world , but also driving distance to many more beautiful attractions and experiences. The house its self is fantastic, everything is provided in the way of towels, and bedding. It's very clean and comfortable and a joy to spend time there