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The Farm House at Wildersley Farm

(Ref. 1150967)

Belper, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales Show on map

4.4

Sykes rating

  • 12 Guests

  • 6 Bedrooms

  • 6 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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19 Customer Reviews

  • "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wildersley Farm."

    It was warm, comfortable and well presented, offering all we needed for our weeks stay. Perfect location for country walks on the doorstep. The host was helpful and very responsive. We would certainly consider returning and have already been recommending Wildersley Farm to others.

    We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! We hope we can welcome you back to the Farmhouse soon. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Heather5.0Oct 2024

  • "This is a lovely house and a great venue for a get together of our group of friends."

    We look each year for a house with plenty of bathrooms and a big kitchen/dining area where we can all sit, cook and eat sociably. This house ticked all those boxes. The kitchen could do with a few more mugs and glasses and some hand towels and more tea towels. Even though there is a bar area with a very small fridge, a second fridge, possibly in the utility room would be very useful. Bluetooth speakers in the kitchen would be good. None of the hand basins had any kind of soap so some liquid hand wash at every basin/sink would be a very welcome addition. The outside space is lovely and so quiet despite being walking distance from Belper town centre. The weather was very kind to us and we did a lot of walking.

    We’re so glad you enjoyed your stay! Just to note that there is an Alexa speaker in the kitchen which you can connect to via Bluetooth, we will add some instructions for future guests. We’ve also added hand soap to each bathroom. Thank you for your feedback! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Carey4.7Sep 2024

  • "A group of us went to Wildersley Farm recently for a long weekend."

    The property definitely has the wow factor. It is beautifully presented and very clean. It is very spacious and the bedrooms are comfortable. There were plenty of lovely small touches such as robes, slippers, toiletries and towels for showering and for the hot tub. The kitchen area is huge and there are plenty of utensils. The outdoor area is lovely but does need a bit of TLC. The cushions on the garden furniture are a bit tired and also the ones for the firepit area need replacing. It was a bonus having a hot tub which was very clean. Another lovely touch was a basket of blankets and hot water bottles outside. The owners have thought of lots of special little things to make your visit more comfortable.The dirt track on the way to the house is a bit challenging but do-able. There is an Aldi and Morrisons a short drive away. We had a fantastic time and would not hesitate to book again.

    Thank you for your feedback and comments which we will take on board. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay and look forward to seeing you again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Renate4.7Aug 2024

  • "11 adults and 1 infant for the weekend, what an amazing stay."

    Both the indoor and outdoor space at Wildersley Farm House are incredible. The house is stunning, finished beautifully, contains everything we needed and more, including optional baby items free of charge. Outside the grounds are perfect for relaxing, eating, playing, with several seating areas, hot tub, fire pit, loungers, BBQ and garden games. The booking process was really easy, information was provided at the time of booking with further details closer to the time of our stay. All questions were answered quickly and helpfully. Zero issues finding the house (although the road down to the house is a little bumpy so if you have the option of a 4x4 over a sports car maybe go for the 4x4), entry to the property was simple and as described but it was great knowing that Ami was on hand if we had any issues. We are already planning our return 10/10

    Thank you for your kind feedback, we’re so glad you enjoyed the stay! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Simone5.0Jul 2024

  • "The place is very nice but it could do with a bit of maintenance mainly in the garden."

    There is barely any natural light in the yellow bedroom as the plants have grown over the windows. The driveway situation should also be mentioned as all our guests not in 4x4 had issues with grounding. Please make guests aware they need to bring toilet roll and toiletries as 1 roll per person for 7 days and a tiny travel sized shower gel for 2 people for 7 day isn’t enough. The outside cushion could also do with replacing as they were stained and dirty. I don’t want to seem negative as we had a good time but these are very cheap and easy things to resolve and would make a massive difference.

    Thank you for your comments, we have taken them on board and appreciate the feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet3.1Jul 2024

  • "AMAZING!! Just returned from our weekend at Wildersley Farm, what a fabulous place"

    . As soon as we walked thru the door it was a 'wow' factor! Owners communicated and looked after us well. They informed us that the dishwasher had broken, which really didn't bother us, however, we had gifts left us as an apology. A nice touch! They have clearly read other reviews because, there were plenty of crockery, cutlery, kitchen towel, foil, black sacks and plastic glasses! I took all of these with us, so having them all there was a bonus for us, thank you. We all had a great weekend, the house is fantastic for family and friends. The bedrooms are huge and having 6 bathrooms also help. The garden is also fantastic, the weather was great so we were outside during the day. Wood was left for us for the fire pit too. Gary, Debbie and Ami are great hosts, we really can't think of anything to improve on, the weekend was perfect for us, we came home and booked again for next year!

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, we're so glad you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0Jun 2024

  • "As soon as we opened the door it was the wow factor, beautifully decorated and interior design is outstanding."

    Very clean. A great place to celebrate my husband's 70th birthday Ok road/ track is rough but the end result is to this outstanding property with beautiful views with peace and quiet. Absolutely nothing not thought of , robes and towels for hot tub, echo show, fully equipped kitchen ,the list is endless ! We all had a awesome time and would definitely book again Only point would be , a blind in one of the loft bedrooms, in the roof window, to stop sun early morning

    We're so pleased you had a great stay and were able to celebrate your husbands birthday in such a lovely setting! Thank you for the feedback on the blinds, we are looking into it to get this added. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Hilary5.0May 2024

  • "Incredible venue."

    Immaculately decorated. Made for a very special weekend away with a group of lovely friends. Lovely friendly service from Ami & Gary the owners. Would absolutely recommend and will hopefully come back in the future.

    Thanks for staying with us, we hope to see you again soon! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lucy5.0Apr 2024

  • "Accessibility a real problem for normal cars."

    Doesn’t live up to 5 tick rating. Getting to the cottage is a real problem for normal cars. A long, rough, very potholed track - difficult to avoid scraping the bottom of the car - quite stressful. We would hesitate to recommend the cottage for this reason. Apart from that there are lots of positives. It's spacious and generally well equipped. Big, interesting garden. Good location (once you've overcome the track) for the southern Peak District. Kids loved the hot tub. You can also walk into the interesting town of Belper. But the 5 ticks from Sykes (and the price) comes with certain expectations- and it didn't match those expectations. None of the problems are major, you can live with them, but that is not what is expected. A list: Several of the bedrooms have no wardrobe or hanging space (living out of a suitcase isn’t luxury) On arrival you are met with the barn full of unsightly rubbish (it's out of sight from the house though) The garden could do with a decent tidy-up. Things that are missing: black rubbish bags, tea towels, washing up scrubbers (all these were provided when asked). Also enough soap, dishwasher tablets, washing detergent, paper towels. There has become an expectation of a bit of a welcome pack. Sorry to sound ungrateful but one bottle of wine and one packet of crisps amongst 12 people doesn’t really cut it. Could also do with checking that pots and pans have been washed up properly - which they weren't

    Thank you for your feedback. Please note that the road has now been fixed and the holes have been filled, so the access should no longer be an issue. We appreciate your feedback and will take those points on board. Property Owner

    Reviewed by David3.8Apr 2024

  • "Access road condition dreadful and very difficult to drive for anything but a 4by4."

    Beds not made up as requested. Insufficient crockery, glasses, cutlery( only 12 of everything). Refuse area cluttered with rubbish as was the summer house. Mice in kitchen and sitting room! Problems with cold water in kitchens, wine fridge not working, shower problems. Some of these were resolved after contacting owner. Owner did try to sort some of the problems. These could be problems associated with recent change of ownership. If this is your premier property you should be aware and concerned about these matters. You may want to publish this feedback - see below!

    Please note that the road has now been fixed and the holes have been filled, so the access should no longer be an issue. Thank you for your review and we are sorry you didn’t feel everything was adequate although we did respond to all issues quickly and resolved them. The bed request was an error by Sykes which was resolved within just a few hours. The house sleeps 12 and so we provide 12 sets of crockery. However upon your feedback there are now 16 sets of plates and bowls, thank you. The issues with the cold water and shower were fixed the next day, and we weren’t informed about the mice until after your stay but this has been dealt with (unfortunately we are in the countryside and this can happen from time to time, although we have systems in place to deter it which have been renewed). Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jeremy2.2Mar 2024

  • "We have just returned from a weeks stay at Wildersley Farm."

    I can honestly say it was a wonderful property furnished to a very high standard. It is clear to see why this property won a bronze award. It is lovely and spacious and was very clean and tidy. We had 12 guests (age range 7-80) and all had a wonderful time. There are great walks on the doorstep and the hot tub was also top of the range. There are also nice outdoor seating areas for the summer months We met Gary the owner who was very nice and helpful and nothing was too much trouble. I would highly recommend this property and hope to return one day!

    Thank you for your lovely feedback, we’re so glad you enjoyed the stay and hope your father had a wonderful surprise birthday! Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jo5.0Feb 2024

  • "Fantastic house, has everything you will need and all the rooms are just beautiful."

    Ms CoombsDec 2023

  • "The house is magnificent, extremely well equipped and appointed to a very high standard with remarkable attention to detail."

    It's location, just 5 minutes drive to shops, restaurants and pubs but half a mile down a farm track makes it convenient yet quiet and peaceful, and it's very accessible to the local attractions.

    Mr GraySep 2023

  • "This is our second time at the property."

    We chose to eat in a lot of the time and the layout of the property, particularly the kitchen/dining room, allows you to do this with comfort. It is a good location which allows you to reach most local attractions within a short time. We had a great time.

    Mr FretwellAug 2023

  • "The most amazing house!"

    Cannot fault a single thing, it felt like a luxury 5 star resort. Spotlessly clean, beautiful interior design, perfect blend of modern and character property, stunning garden and views, even the hot tub was high end. And a lovely touch having dressing gowns and slippers for everyone to use. We had the best girly pamper weekend. The house was like our own private spa! I would highly recommend and I can’t wait to come back again.

    Miss HarrisonJul 2023

  • "This property exceeded our expectations."

    It is a stunning, luxury holiday home in a beautiful and secluded location. Every detail had been thought of to ensure that we had a relaxing and enjoyable stay. We will not hesitate to recommend it to others and would be keen to stay again. The only minor change we would make would be to have a small fridge in the bar area but this is only a recommendation for future stay.

    Mrs BakerJun 2023

  • "1 or 2 little niggly problems which we reported."

    Property desperately needs a second fridge - 1 standard fridge for 12 people is not enough. A second fridge in the bar for drinks (beer, mixers, etc) would do the job. On the whole, had a fabulous time at a very luxurious property.

    Mrs JacksonMay 2023

  • "Beautiful house, beautiful setting Highly recommend it."

    Thank you for a lovely two days break xx

    Mrs PownallMay 2023

  • "We recently stayed at Wildersley Farm , it was the most amazing house, everything about the house we all loved, it is done to the highest standard with everything you could possibly want ."

    We will definitely be going back one day with family .The house was so lovely we never left it all weekend and so would have loved to be staying longer. Thank you so much.

    SarahMay 2023

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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Six bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite freestanding bath, separate walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x second-floor super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x second-floor double with freestanding bath and heated towel rail in room with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be double on request)
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Bathroom with freestanding bath, separate walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Second-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Sitting room with TV, Playstaion 3 and games
  • Snug
  • Bar with mini fridge
  • Utility
  • LGP gas central heating and underfloor heating in open-plan living space
  • 2 x electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, wine chiller, kettle, toaster
  • 2 x Smart TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Starter pack of firewood included, additional available to purchase on-site
  • Travel cot, highchair, and stairgate available on request
  • Off-road parking for six cars
  • Private multi-level patio area with seating, sunken fire pit and hot tub
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.8 miles
  • Note: Hen Dos only, no Stag or similar parties
  • Note: Monday and Friday check-in only, thank you

The property

Wildersley Farm - The Farm House is the ultimate remote hideaway resting in an extremely desirable position in Derbyshire.

The Farm House can be found settled on the outskirts of Belper, in easy reach of the Peak District National Park as well as Matlock, Derby and Nottingham too.

A spectacular, detached stone-built cottage, surrounded by spectacular countryside views, there's surely no better choice for a rural escape with your loved ones.

Marvel at the impressive exterior of the property, soaking in the peace and quiet, before stepping inside to the excitement of the inviting open-plan living space.

The property exudes character throughout, with exposed stone walls, original beams and a contemporary twist in its decor, this theme being evidenced in the spectacular sociable space before you; gather all together around the impressive dining table as the warmth of the woodburning stove fills the room, the chef of the group making the most of the high-quality appliances at hand, the breakfast bar making the perfect spot for little helpers too.

Gather around the warmth of the stove in a smaller group or carry your conversations through to the sitting room where a second woodburning stove awaits you amidst its luxe furnishings.

Take the stairs from the snug, moving past the convenient ground-floor shower room where you can hose off after a relaxing soak in the hot tub beneath the stars, and be greeted by four of the beautiful bedrooms; take your pick from a super-king-size with an en-suite bathroom, a king-size, a double with an en-suite shower room and a twin with zip/link functions being a double on request, all being served by the glamourous family bathroom where you can choose from a dip in the freestanding bath or a soothing shower in the large walk-in enclosure.

Moving up to the second floor you will find the final two bedrooms made up of a super-king-size also with convenient zip/link functions to be a twin on request and a double with a freestanding bath in the room making a lovely escape for couples seeking a spot away from the excitement of the group, with an impressive wet room resting up here too.

Each room boasts its own lavish interior, offering guests only the best on their luxurious retreat, accompanied by ample storage space for all of your personal belongings too.

Outside the wonder only continues; get together around the sunken fire pit and while away the hours exchanging stories of your favourite holiday moments so far before sinking into the warm waters of the hot tub.

In easy reach of the Peak District National Park as well for all matters of adventure, The Farm House is a truly special property for your family escape to rural Derbyshire.

Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1150970 and 1150969, sleeping a total of 23 guests.

Note: Hen Dos only, no Stag or similar

Wildersly Farm And Cottages

Wildersley Farm and Cottages is a delightful pairing of three beautiful, stone-built properties resting in the village of Belper. With off-road parking, simply stunning interiors, and captivating views, this group is ideal for friends or families looking for a getaway to Derbyshire. Be welcomed into tasteful living spaces with ample amenities, and there are also a variety of sleeping arrangements to suit your needs. Each property has a tranquil outdoor space ideal for alfresco dining in the fresh air. If you can tear yourself away from this beautiful base, be sure to explore the local historic town of Belper, holding a charming atmosphere at any time of year, it provides all you could need for a welcome self-catered stay, with a wide selection of shops where you can pick up any ingredients for a hearty breakfast, as well as eateries aplenty for those special occasions including pubs, restaurants and cafés to take your pick from, or pack up a picnic and take a stroll amongst the scenic River Derwent for a leisurely day with your loved ones, the beautiful Memorial Gardens and Belper Parks Local Nature Reserve being well-worth exploring too. Visit the wonder of the Strutt's North Mill Museum, one of the Derwent Valley Mills, given UNESCO World Heritage Status for a fantastic historic experience, with Long Row and the River Gardens being a must-see too, or spend an hour or two in the cinema, with plenty of shops to explore after too. The property also benefits from offering good road links to the surrounding areas, so a trip to the Peak District town of Matlock is easy where you will find the enticing Peak District Mining Museum, Gulliver's Kingdom theme park perfect for the little ones, Matlock Bath Aquarium and Exhibitions, and of course it's beautiful gorge, the best views available from one of the town's cable cars for a day out with a difference, you can get to Matlock and also Newark using Belper train station. Venture into the city of Nottingham to discover spectacular architecture, rich culture and a bustling nightlife, while the excitement of Derby can be found just a scenic drive away too.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £500.

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About the location

BELPER

Matlock 11 miles; Ashbourne 11 miles, Nottingham 16 miles, Derby 8 miles.

Belper, situated in the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site, is a town with a long and famous history dating back to the 13th century, when it was then called Beaurepaire (beautiful retreat), a name that still holds true today. Now you'll find it to be a spirited and bustling town, with attractions including the North Mill, Long Row and the River Gardens. There is a thriving local music and arts scene and the town hosts an annual Arts festival every May as well as Winter and Summer Food festivals and a monthly Farmers Market. The nearby historical village of Wirksworth is also home to a well-established Art and Architecture trail and Arts Festival every September. Just 10 miles away, the popular Peak District town of Matlock, together with its neighbour, Matlock Bath, are set in the beautiful wooded gorge of the River Derwent. The Matlocks offer a range of shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a whole host of other exciting attractions. Magnificent views down the gorge can be enjoyed from the cable car, which takes visitors up to the Heights of Abraham - a great place for all the family! South of the town is the start of the High Peak Cycle Trail, whilst to the north lie the market town of Bakewell and Chatsworth House - not to be missed! The award-winning town of Belper provides holidaymakers with an excellent base for all that Derbyshire has to offer.

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Note: Hen Dos only, no Stag or similar

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas