Guests say
The Barn in Buxton is a well-loved traditional cottage praised for its cosy, warm rooms, comfortable beds, and well-stocked kitchen. Guests enjoy its proximity to beautiful walks and a local pub, finding it a great base for exploring the Peak District. The property's character and thoughtful touches, such as Christmas decorations, are appreciated, though some guests note the kitchen and certain facilities could be refreshed.
Guests consistently describe the property as clean and well-maintained, with only minor comments on the need for updating some kitchen items, suggesting a high standard of cleanliness overall.
The Barn's location is frequently highlighted as excellent for walking and enjoying the countryside. However, concerns about the safety of walking to the nearby pub at night and the challenging parking situation slightly affect its perfect score.
The property is generally found to be comfortable, with cosy rooms and comfy beds. However, some guests mention issues with heating and hot water, and the suitability of the property for those with mobility issues or small children, which impacts the comfort score.
While the property is well-appointed, several guests have reported issues with heating, hot water, and tired kitchen appliances. The difficulty with parking and the need for maintenance in some areas suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The reviews mention thoughtful touches like the provision of torches and Christmas decorations. However, as gifts are not consistently referenced across reviews, it is not possible to guarantee their provision, and thus the score for thoughtfulness cannot be accurately determined.
About this property
Tideswell 1.8 miles. Nestled in the tiny hamlet of Miller’s Dale, close to the village of Tideswell in the heart of the Peak District National Park is this fabulous barn conversion built in 1760, The Barn. Throughout this lovely dwelling expect to find quality furnishings and character features, creating a charming setting to relax in after a day of adventure. Set in a reverse level layout, with the living areas and kitchen upstairs, The Barn provides much to look forward to. Step inside and follow the flagstone flooring to the first of the bedrooms, comprising of two double bedrooms, ample storage and lush en-suite bathrooms with a roll-top bath in each. Make your way upstairs to reach the sitting room, where two sofas sit before the TV, with a high vaulted ceiling and exposed beams adding character to the room. Relax here or head into the kitchen/diner to gather round the dining table for a family board game brought from home before you set the table for dinner. The farmhouse style kitchen comes well-equipped with all you could need, dominated by the AGA range cooker with 5-ring gas hob and complimented by lovely fixtures such as the Belfast sink and wooden units. Adjacent lies a utility room, home to a dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine and other amenities. Continue through to the final bedroom, hosting a double bed with plenty of space, served by a contemporary shower room. The garden is split over two levels and offers a tranquil spot for relaxing; at the lower level lies an artificial area with patio furniture whilst the upper is gravelled with further seating. Get to know your surroundings further by venturing along the River Wye, discovering quaint scenery along the way, before refuelling at the Anglers Rest, an 18th century country pub serving hearty comfort food and real ales. Venture to nearby Tideswell, one of the most ancient settlements in the central Peak District, home to some good pubs, fine local eateries, individual curiosity shops and a magnificent 14th century church. Scenic walking surrounds the village, with the Tideswell Dale Nature Reserve and Deep Dale Nature Reserve worth exploring, plus plenty of larger peaks to challenge yourself on including Eldon Hill, Rushup Edge and Mondal Head. Eight miles away lies the charming town of Bakewell, famed for its sweet treat shops as well as The Old House, a tudor house from Henry VII’s reign now turned into a museum showcasing historical artefacts. Discover the delights of the Peak District from this character home, The Barn.
Tideswell is a quaint village that lies in the centre of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. This thriving community offers many amenities from excellent pubs and restaurants to great local businesses and shops, as well as providing the perfect walking pit-stops in the tearooms and cafés. Within the surrounding area is wonderful walking country, with the southern end of the village leading to Tideswell Dale which has a nature reserve and a sculpture trail.
Accommodation
Reverse level accommodation.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with day bed and en-suite roll-top bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x ground-floor double with roll-top bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double with single bed.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
First-floor utility.
First-floor sitting room.
Upper terrace area with outdoor sofa and chairs
Oil central heating.
AGA range cooker with 5-ring gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine.
TV with Freeview,and DVD player, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 1 car, additional parking available in pay and display public car park 2 mins away.
Enclosed garden with seating.
Outside bike racks available, secure bike storage in garage available on request.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2.3 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: Part of the garden area can only be accessed by a series of steps and care should be taken.
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
Reviews (19)
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Helen
The Barn is a lovely character property, which was clean and well appointed. The bedrooms and bathrooms were spacious and the kitchen had everything we needed to cater for 7 people. The living room is the area that lets the property down. There are 2 sofas, which sat 6 people snugly or 5 people more easily - a shame for a property that accommodates 8 people! One sofa also seemed to be missing the back cushions and wasn't particularly comfy. Otherwise, the area is beautiful and the location next to the Monsal Trail was ideal for us.
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Hannah
Beautifully furnished and well appointed. Thank you for making it such an enjoyable stay.
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Ian
The property was clean but the mattresses were very uncomfortable as were the sofas. The parking isnât exactly easy with some skilful manoeuvres needed to turn the car around and then a difficult exit to the main road through Millerâs Dale. There are sone cosmetic things to fix but since we spotted the property â⦠and Barnâ for sale in an Estate Agentâs window in Bakewell, we suspect these will be fixed by the next owner.