Peak District self catering log cabins

2007 Silver Award winner for Best Self-catering Holiday in East Midlands. We are a working dairy farm and our accommodation offers two secluded 4 star self-catering log cabins furnished to a high standard with spacious outdoor decking; a real home from home. Near Dovedale, Chatsworth and Carsington Water, this is an idyllic base for outdoor pursuits and sightseeing. We are open all year and provide short breaks.

We try to be eco friendly and our cabins are run as sustainably as possible and we support the local environment and economy. Our aim is that whilst taking care of you, we also take care of our environment. You will find a selection of Fair Trade teas and coffee to welcome you and a supply of Ecover cleaning products.

We are situated near Carsington Water, Dovedale and Lathkill Dale. This offers an ideal base for outdoor activities, such as walking, mountain biking, riding, sailing and climbing. We provide stabling and grazing so you and your horse or pony can holiday together.

Hipley cabin (sleeps 4) has 2 bedrooms and has been carefully designed with the less able in mind, with ramped access, level thresholds throughout, and wide doorways. Unwind in the luxury whirlpool bath, or try out the ensuite wet-room style shower, which also has full disabled toilet facilities and grab rails. A mobile shower chair and bath boards are available, and hoist hire can be arranged.

Pinder cabin (sleeps 6) is slightly larger and has 2 double bedrooms, one with large ensuite shower and 1 twin bedroom. There is also a separate bathroom with whirlpool bath.

Both cabins have a well equipped open plan kitchen with dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave, and food processor. However if you want a break from the cooking, we can supply quality ready meals and puddings from the freezer, which are sourced and created from local produce.

There is a large lounge with LCD TV with DVD and stereo, which leads directly onto the spacious outdoor decking, so you can make the most of the spectacular limestone scenery of the farm. Large enclosed garden with BBQ and fire pit so that you can sit and view the stars, and we've just had a Swedish hot tub installed! There is a selection of maps, books, games, CD’s and DVD’s.

There is no need to overload the car; all electricity, heating, bed linen, towels, toilet rolls, dishwasher tablets, cots and highchairs etc are provided for you. A real home from home.

Disabled access: Hipley cabin is rated under the National Accessibility Scheme and has been awarded Mobility Level 2, Hearing Level 1 and Visual Level 1. To provide easy access for those with limited mobility, Hipley cabin has easy access ramps, level thresholds, and adequate space to manoeuvre wheelchairs. The shower room is specifically designed as a wet room with grab rails, and an adjustable shower head with thermostatic control. All taps in this cabin are lever operated.

A mobile shower chair, bath boards and toilet seat riser are available on request and hire of a mobile hoist can be arranged. For those with visual impairments the door frames and skirting boards, door handles, and hand rails are of contrasting colours. To aid vision there is a good level of lighting throughout, including external lights. Although we do not normally allow pets we do welcome assistance dogs in our Hipley cabin, and there is ample room for them to walk and exercise, so that they too can have a holiday. For those with hearing impairments; all televisions have subtitle facilities, alarm clocks have flashing lights and vibrating modes and a portable door chime is available on request.

Family & baby friendly: We welcome families with children and as a working dairy farm can offer farm tours, including watching the cows being milked, and feeding the lambs (seasonal!) and a trail – an excellent opportunity to discover the countryside and experience farming life. Both cabins are single story and are suitable for babies. We provide travel cots and highchairs at no extra cost. Please note cot bed linen is not provided.

Pets: We don't normally allow dogs or small pets, but do welcome assistance dogs in our Hipley cabin.

Walking & cycling: We provide maps and route planners of the local area, emergency first aid kit, puncture repair kits, washing facilities and secure bike storage. By air: Manchester, Nottingham East Midlands and Birmingham are the nearest airports, and all within 1 hour and 15 minutes by car.
By rail: The nearest mainline railway station is Derby which is 20 miles away. Closer stations are at Cromford and Matlock. We can arrange to collect you from the station if required.
By road: Take the A515, north from Ashbourne towards Buxton. After 2.6 miles turn right onto the B5056 towards Bakewell, we are on this road 5 miles from this junction.