Peak District self catering cottage sleeps up to 10 people, Derbyshire

Dramatic scenery, historic buildings and cutting-edge sustainability combine to make this farm a memorable year-round holiday destination. Set in a peaceful and secluded location close to Buxton and Bakewell, the farm occupies a stunning position in one of the Peak District’s most breathtaking valleys.

From the outside it looks like a typical Peak District farm, sitting in 12 acres of pastureland at the foot of the National Trust-owned High Wheeldon. But the weathered limestone walls conceal the latest in green building technology, earning the holiday cottages a Peak District Environmental Quality Mark alongside its Green Tourism Business Scheme accreditation. An ambitious scheme agreed with the National Park has transformed the site. Ground floors are now warmed by under floor heating, with radiators upstairs. Kitchens have been updated and new bathrooms installed, along with new furniture and low-energy light-fittings throughout.

Walls and roofs and have been fitted with high levels of insulation, but the most radical transformation lies under the adjacent field. Ground Source Heat Pumps - utilising hundreds of metres of buried pipes to collect solar energy stored in the ground - supply the cottages with domestic hot water and heat.

So while on the surface little has changed, the farm now combines the character of a traditional Peak District property with the comfort of modern building standards – perfect for couples, families and large or small groups seeking lazy summer strolls or bracing winter walks. Join Deborah and Martin for a holiday to remember!

National Cycle Network route 68 passes the door

The ‘Long Room’ - created from an old agricultural store, includes a pool table, table football, board games and a wide selection of books, videos & DVDs and can seat up to 28.

Beautiful walks from the doorstep - easy strolls to strenuous hikes

Excellent pubs serving great food (and a red-hot chippie!) in nearby villages

Quiet lane and bridleway leading to start of High Peak and Tissington Trails – 27 miles of traffic-free cycle ways

Organised activities (including indoor and outdoor rock climbing, caving, trekking, canoeing, kayaking, archery, guided walks) arranged in conjunction with local licensed activity centre

Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, Gullivers World and Haddon Hall amongst numerous easily accessible attractions

Guests can prepare a meal together in the communal kitchen, enjoy home cooked gourmet dishes from the freezer or make use of excellent local caterers. Breakfast boxes are also available - with delicious local produce including eggs from ‘the Spice Girls’ and ‘the Sugarbabes’, Deborah’s own free-range hens.

Book a combination of cottages for a group celebration or gathering, or just a get together for family and friends. With eight cottages sleeping from 1 to 5, we can easily accommodate your requirements.

Walking: We hold a Visit Britain ‘Walkers welcome’ award. A separate space is available for drying outdoor clothing and footwear, so clothes can dry overnight. We provide boot scrapes at main doors. Guest have access to facilities with water supply for cleaning boots and outdoor clothing. We lend guests maps and books on walking in the area.

Cycling: We hold a Visit Britain ‘Cyclists welcome award. A separate space is available for drying outdoor clothing and footwear, so clothes can dry overnight. A lockable, undercover area for the safe overnight storage of bicycles and panniers is available. Guests have access to water point for washing bicycles and outdoor clothing. We lend guests maps and books on cycling in the area.

Our cottages sleep between 1 and 5 people. They are lovingly furnished with contemporary oak dining furniture & leather settees and have modern, well equipped kitchens with oven, fridge-freezer, microwave, coffee machine and Denby china. All have colour TVs, video and DVD players, and hi-fi with Ipod docking. Linen and towels are provided. On arrival guests will also find tea, coffee, sugar and a jug of milk, toiletries, cling film, silver foil, kitchen & toilet paper. Breakfast boxes are available on request, along with other local produce. Bus Route 442 to Ashbourne & Buxton passes the door – free to guests!
Prices: From £195 - £280 per cottage for a 2 night short break, from £325 to £650 for 7 nights (cottages sleep between 1 and 5)

Dog friendly: Dogs are very welcome, we provide: A fenced and gated field for a dog exercising area, blankets, bowls, dog friendly outdoor seating areas, dog friendly places to eat nearby, dog towel/bedding washing and drying facilities, dog walks available from the door (no need to drive), emergency dog food supplies, enclosed patio, a flexible approach to number and size of dogs – please check! We can also provide food/water bowl mats, holiday dog tags, information on suitable dog walks, no extra charge for a dog, off lead walks on site and nearby, an outside tap, spare leads, torches for dog walking, contact details of local vets, and a waste bin for scoop bags. By road: We’re 5 miles south of Buxton, 8 miles west of Bakewell in the Peak District National Park. We can provide directions from the M1 South and North, the M6 South, and from the North and South West.
By rail: Buxton Station has regular connections with Manchester and onwards to Preston and Blackpool. Macclesfield Station is approx 30 min drive by car and has a regular bus service to and from Buxton. Chesterfield Station is approx 40 min drive by car.
By air: Both Manchester and Nottingham East Midlands Airports are approximately 1 hour away by car. There is a direct and frequent bus service between Manchester Airport and Buxton
By bus: Bowers Bus Service 442 between Ashbourne, Hartington, Longnor and Buxton passes our door, numerous bus services pass through Buxton including Trans-Peak from Derby or Manchester; X18 or 240 from Sheffield or 170 from Chesterfield. We offer guests who arrive using lower carbon transport options, collection from Buxton bus or train station and a complimentary breakfast box containing locally produced bread, butter, milk, honey, jam and yoghurt. We also refund the cost of the local bus for people who arrive from or depart to Buxton.