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Bank Top

(Ref. 928091)

Earl Sterndale near Longnor, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

Everything you’ll need

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Games Room
  • Broadband / WiFi

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94 Customer Reviews

  • "We received a warm pre Christmas welcome, literally!"

    The cottage was cozy thanks to the underfloor heating. It was beautifully decorated for Christmas which certainly added to the atmosphere. The cottage is well appointed throughout, a well stocked kitchen, more than enough crockery and utensils for four occupants, a generous dining area and a huge lounge with two very comfortable settees as well as an armchair. The bedrooms and bathrooms were tip top. This is a faultless cottage, plenty of room for four adults or a family. It is very well positioned for visits to Chatsworth, Bakewell, Buxton, Haddon Hall and the numerous walking trails in the area. I would certainly consider another visit should we return to the area.

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Dec 2024

  • "Fantastic property."

    Clean, comfortable, friendly host, very well equipped for cooking, cleaning etc... we did not need an additional item (never had that before), very thoughtful with milk on arrival and basics such as oil, salt etc. Extremely warm. My only area for comment improvement would be a welcome book/ page with some key info. We didn't see the local area leaflets until the last day as they were in a draw we didn't need to open. Check out instructions would of been helpful as i had to refer to my emails. Lastly, and most importantly, instructions on how to adjust the heating as it was too hot for us, especially in the living room as it takes a long time to cool down. Lovely feeling though laying down on underfloor heated carpet after a long walk. Would 100% recomend and stay again! I loved hearing the sound of cows.

    Reviewed by Ambika5.0Nov 2024

  • "Welcoming, warm, comfortable, beautifully furnished and equipped, easy to find."

    One of the best holiday lets we have stayed in. Absolutely no hesitation in recommending. Just a few minutes drive from Longnor, one of our favourite areas. We must have driven past this accommodation dozens of times and not known it was there!

    Reviewed by Glenda5.0Oct 2024

  • "A very clean, warm and comfortable cottage based in a working dairy farm."

    It's very convenient for the start of the Tissington and High Peak Cycling trails, Parsley Hay is a quick 3 mile cycle away along quiet roads. The Wi-Fi (recently upgraded) was good enough to stream Netflix. We have stayed in both Corner Croft and Bank Top before. they are both maintained to the same high standards. The best Ice Cream ever is available just across the A 515 from the Tagg Lane Dairy.

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Sep 2024

  • "Fantastic holiday cottage."

    Immaculate and comfortable, would love to stay again!

    Reviewed by Roz5.0Jul 2024

  • "Again we had a fantastic stay at Bank Top."

    Only needed the weather to behave... haha. The place is brilliant for us and we always enjoy the very busy days at the farm. Thank you Paula and family x

    Reviewed by Sally4.4Jul 2024

  • "It is a lovely cottage and ver well maintained and looked after, it is very clean and has the best you could need in the cottage."

    It is central to most places we wanted to visit. The working farm is great and made us understand how hard farmers work. We would definitely go back. Ali

    Reviewed by Ali5.0Jun 2024

  • "Warm, comfortable well equipped cottage."

    Perfectly situated for what we wanted to do.

    Reviewed by Stuart5.0May 2024

  • "A wonderful comfortable place to come and relax in."

    The property has all you need to have a stress free, enjoyable holiday.

    Reviewed by Gina5.0Apr 2024

  • "This property was booked through a third party, when directed to the payment screen payment was taken by Sykes, the third party had the property listed as having a smart TV and Internet access, it did not, the owner did all they could to facilitate and help, Sykes after confirming that it was listed as having both then sent a message saying case closed no further action as their own site listed it as not having either, Sykes are responsible as they took payment and should therefore compensate, the owner had informed Sykes in June 2023 about the problems, Sykes should have made this information clear wherever the property is listed (or on the payment page) as they are the ones taking the payment."

    Reviewed by Barry3.1Jan 2024

  • "Lovely cottage very well equipped and comfortable lovely setting highly recommended owner was very helpful"

    Reviewed by Lionel5.0Dec 2023

  • "A fantastic and all too short stay in this beautiful barn conversion."

    The accommodation is set in a picturesque fairly remote but easy to find location and is within easy reach of Buxton, Bakewell, Chatsworth, Ilam, Dovedale. The accommodation itself is of a very good quality. I've stayed in a fair few holiday cottages and this was by far the best. The decor is of a high standard and all the fixtures and fittings were immaculately clean and of contemporary design. Especially loved the shower, fluffy towels and comfy bed. Despite being on a farm I hardly heard a sound other than an occasional bark from the very friendly farm dog. While I can appreciate the lack of working wifi could be an issue for many we were only there three nights and a good book, tv and cooking easily filled the evening time. Over all, I would definitley stay at Bank Top again. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Stephen4.7Nov 2023

  • "Lovely cottage, would recommend to anyone."

    Warm and cosy, spotlessly clean. Enjoyed our stay.

    Reviewed by Sue5.0Oct 2023

  • "Everything was very good except the issue with WiFi and phone signal."

    This has apparently been ongoing since July and whilst I sympathise with the owners if they are trying to resolve the issue without success, we really needed phone access as a minimum. We would also have expected more information about the local area in the cottage, if WiFi was not available. However, the cottage was lovely and an excellent base for exploring the area.

    Reviewed by Alexis4.1Oct 2023

  • "Beautifully furnished and thought out barn conversion in a stunning location."

    Absolutely perfect for a long weekend of walking then having this wonderful place to relax in the evening. Nothing has been overlooked and all furniture/appliances are of the very highest standard. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Philip5.0Sep 2023

  • "Unfortunately on 1st arrival at the cottage l entered into the hallway carrying shopping and did not notice the shoe tray on the floor which l then tripped over and fell very heavily causing considerable bruising to both legs and an arm it was only falling onto the shopping bag the saved my face from hitting the floor ."

    As you can imagine this rather spoilt my holiday . So l would suggest the hallway should be kept clear and the shoe tray placed at the side of the stairs. Other than that it was a beautiful well equipped cottage .very clean and very comfortable.A couple of extra pillows would have been nice .

    Reviewed by Carolynne4.4Sep 2023

  • "Thank you, we had a really excellent time!"

    Highly recommended!

    Reviewed by Kirsty5.0Aug 2023

  • "We have stayed at this cottage 5 times and we love it."

    The cottage is really lovely,immaculately clean and very well furnished,so we'll equipped. Paula, Will and family are very friendly.They always have a busy work schedule but somehow find the time for a chat.We hope to return again next year.

    Reviewed by Cynthia5.0Jun 2023

  • "Perfect in every way this FULLY equipped cottage was perfect for my wife , her twin sister and myself ."

    The delightful Bradbury family ( children and Vera the dog ) included were perfect hosts . Thank you Richard Cotterill

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Jun 2023

  • "Excellent accommodation."

    Had everything we needed.

    Reviewed by Martin5.0May 2023

  • "We enjoyed everything about Bank Top, the accommodation, the farm, the people and the wonderful walks close by."

    Reviewed by Gina5.0May 2023

  • "Was a lovely well equipped cottage in a good location enjoyed by us all"

    Reviewed by M5.0Apr 2023

  • "Excellent accommodation very comfortable."

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Apr 2023

  • "We had a fantastic week in this well equipped cottage."

    The cottage is warm, spacious and cozy, a real home from home. It has every thing you need and with a teenager in tow it was perfect with 2 double bedrooms and 2 bathrooms plus a loo downstairs. It was lovely to be in the countryside on a working farm (cows, goats, chickens and a very friendly little dog). The kitchen is perfect and has everything you need to self cater, we mainly ate in but did have a lovely evening meal at the Royal Oak pub just down the road. We had such a good time we didn't want to leave and will definitely be back.

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0Mar 2023

  • "A lovely week on the working farm."

    Grand daughter loved seeing the animals and playing on the swing. Accommodation provided everything we needed, including stair gates high chair and cot, and easy parking. All rooms very spacious. Lots to do in area including child friendly walks. Would definately recommend.

    Reviewed by Lorraine5.0Mar 2023

  • "A wonderful base to explore the area!"

    The cottage was warm and well equiped with everything we needed for our stay with shops just a few miles away at Buxton or Bakewell which had everything we needed including touristy things like museums/galleries/place of interest. I think we could have easily spent far more time exploring the immediate area which is lovely - that'll have to be next time! The nearby Royal Oak never fails for a last evening meal.

    Reviewed by Adrian5.0Mar 2023

  • "A well cared for property, well equipped, and ideally located for exploring the Buxton/Bakewell/Chatsworth area of the Peak District."

    It was surprisingly quiet for being situated on a working farm.

    Reviewed by David5.0Feb 2023

  • "Thank y"

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Dec 2022

  • "We had a really lovely stay over Christmas."

    It was a very comfy cottage in a great location. The kitchen was probably the most well equipped of all the cottages we've ever stayed at. The only minor gripe was that the cold water didn't work in the shower over the bath - we all used the en suite shower, so it wasn't really a problem.

    Reviewed by Christine4.7Dec 2022

  • "Such a lovely cottage."

    Well thought out and provided almost everything we could have needed. The under floor was very effective & we felt snug despite the weather outside. Only thing was a lack of shaver charging point - not an issue but wish we’d have known in advance and would have brought the adapter.

    Reviewed by Deborah5.0Dec 2022

  • "We had a lovely stay at Bank top."

    There was milk, biscuits and a bottle of wine upon arrival, which was a nice surprise. The cottage it's self is perfect. They provided everything for our 19month baby included bedding, towels, cot and high chair. So if we were travelling lighter or forgot anything it was there for her. If I was going to be picky, a king size bed would be lovely in the master bedroom as both my husband and are big people. And more plumb pillows. Also the curtain rails needed a slight dust at the ends. But that is being very picky. I would return in a heartbeat. Best cottage we've stayed in Derbyshire.

    Reviewed by Jennifer4.4Nov 2022

  • "Our 3rd stay at Bank Top."

    What an amazing property and location. Plenty of space and a fully equipped property with everything you could need. Such a nice place to return to after a day of adventures. We brought our bikes and visited various local trails (High Peak / Tissington / Monsal / Manifold Way). Other highlights this year included Heatherage outdoor swimming pool, Lyme Park National Trust and Gullivers Kingdom in Matlock Bath. For ice cream you are spoilt. All of these are excellent. Tagg Lane, Pomeroy Farm, Tearoom in Monyash, Matlock Meadows, Hope Valley ice cream. Thank you, we can’t wait to return!

    Reviewed by Will5.0Oct 2022

  • "We had a great short break."

    The property was much bigger than we expected, it was everything we needed, definitely will be returning

    Reviewed by Sharon5.0Sep 2022

  • "Superb Cottage, we have stayed in both cottages here and they are fabulous."

    Immaculate and very well equipped. We also had a twice daily visitor of the little dog, she was just so cute and loveable.

    Reviewed by Luan5.0Jul 2022

  • "The property was lovely."

    We had a lovely view of the chickens and goats being fed in the morning when we were having our breakffast. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit.

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Jul 2022

  • "Top quality well equipped clean accommodation."

    A great location for cycling the Tissington, High Peak, Manifold and Monsal Trails. Good food at the Royal Oak just a short drive away.

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Jul 2022

  • "This was our fourth stay at Bank Top."

    As usual the cottage was spotless and has everything you need.Paula,Will and their family are so friendly,a genuinely lovely family.That is why we keep going back,hopefully we will return in 2023.

    Reviewed by Cynthia5.0Jun 2022

  • "Very nice property considering it is on a working farm."

    Clean, spacious and very well equipped. Info on local walks would have been nice and seating in the grassed area.

    Reviewed by Janet4.7Jun 2022

  • "Excellent accommodation with spectacular view."

    Reviewed by Louis5.0May 2022

  • "Very comfortable, spacious and well-equipped."

    The kitchen in particular was a pleasure to use. Unsurprisingly in this very rural area, there's little to no mobile signal in the property, but it's only a couple of hundred yards away. We enjoyed a variety of walks from the doorstep, with stunning scenery in all directions. The farm sits on a crossroads; all the roads are quiet and there are plenty of public footpaths nearby. Equally, it's not far from Dovedale and the Manifold Valley - or from Buxton or Bakewell.

    Reviewed by Tom5.0Apr 2022

  • "We had such a lovely weekend break at Bank Top."

    The cottage was immaculate, warm and spacious. Our little boy loved being on the farm and enjoyed watching the chickens out the window. The owner was so friendly and even let us in the barn to see the cows and the baby goats which our son loved. Would recommend Bank Top to anyone!

    Reviewed by Louise5.0Mar 2022

  • "The property was sparkling clean, spacious and very nicely furnished."

    Everything we needed was provided, including gifts of milk and wine. We had to turn the thermostat down from 24 to 18 as it was so warm. There were some great walks from the nearby villages.

    Reviewed by Mary5.0Feb 2022

  • "Amazingly good property, very clean and spacious, and equipped to a high standard."

    We loved this property for our Christmas escape for a quiet time away. We were out walking every day in the cold, wet, and very foggy conditions and it was so nice to come back to a warm (underfloor heating) cosy, and very comfortable property to warm up and relax in, couldn't have been better.

    Reviewed by Russ5.0Dec 2021

  • "Stayed long weekend early Dec 21."

    Fantastic property. Easy to find with soft cattle noise as a sound back drop. Spacious & light accommodation, very warm. Decor & furnishings felt brand new. Everything you could require at the property. In a stunning location for local walking and visiting the area e.g. Monsal Trail & Buxton. Property next door appeared to be exactly the same plus an extra bedroom. When I return for the walking, I will be staying here if it's available. Thanks to my host Paula and her family. Merry Xmas. Mark. Bedfordshire.

    Reviewed by Mark5.0Dec 2021

  • "Great, comfortable cottage with easy parking in a great location for sightseeing."

    Plus an ice cream parlour within 2 miles. Spacious bedrooms, kitchen and lounge. Good shower and heating. Fabulous equipped kitchen, best ever we have stayed in. Only problem was the cockerel. I know it is a working farm but the cockerel disturbed our sleep every night. Some nights waking us (party of 4) several times throughout the night, then the dog would whine. So this cottage is not for light sleepers, which is such a shame because the cottage and it's location is otherwise perfect.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Nov 2021

  • "A beautiful cottage no expense spared on the quality."

    We were made very welcome, lovely to wander and see the cows without any hassle. Everyone on the farm were very friendly and helpful. Would certainly book again. Far enough away from the towns to be in the countryside, but close enough to visit landmarks. Thankyou everyone.

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Nov 2021

  • "Our 2nd stay at Bank Top, a year after the first."

    Still excellent with everything you need for a nice week away. Lots of space, friendly owners and in the middle of nowhere which we love. Hope to be back next year for more!

    Reviewed by Will5.0Oct 2021

  • "Bank Top is a lovely clean and well equipped cottage in an ideal location to enjoy the area."

    Reviewed by Chris5.0Sep 2021

  • "The location was amazing."

    The cottage was perfect. It was spacious and extremely well equipped. The family on the farm made us feel very welcome. Great holiday.

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Sep 2021

  • "This is our third stay at Bank Top."

    The cottage has everything you would need for your stay.It was spotlessly clean,and very well maintained.The owners and their family are such lovely people and make us so welcome.The cottage is close to many lovely places .We hope to return next year.

    Reviewed by Cynthia5.0Jun 2021

  • "Felt very welcome on arrival at cottage, very clean and comfortable and not too far away from places of interest and local pubs."

    Excellent stay.

    Reviewed by Sandra5.0Jun 2021

  • "The place exceeded my expectations."

    It was very well equipped, the perfect size for the four of us and well heated.

    Reviewed by Olivia5.0Apr 2021

  • "Lovely clean cottage with well thought out covid precautions."

    We spent half term at Bank Top exploring the area. Location wise you are truly in the middle of nowhere which we love but also really close to the High Peak and Tissington trails for cycling and walking. Bakewell and Buxton are a 15 mins away and Matlock not much further. If you like ice cream all year round you must visit Tagg Lane Dairy 5 mins away by car. Can’t wait to return. Thank you

    Reviewed by Will5.0Oct 2020

  • "Our second visit just as great as the first one"

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0Sep 2020

  • "Accommodation was spotlessly clean and well equipped."

    It was very clear that the owners have taken the COVID-19 pandemic very seriously and we felt very safe and secure at the accommodation.

    Reviewed by Brian5.0Sep 2020

  • "We also had this cottage last year."

    We Returned as it is the best cottage we have had over the years.It is such a lovely cottage furnished to a very high standard and spotlessly clean.it has everything you need in the kitchen too.The owners Will and Paula along with their families made us very welcome,they are genuinely a lovely family.It is in a good area nice and peaceful but within a short drive too many towns.We are already booked for next year and it can't come soon enough.

    Reviewed by Cynthia5.0Aug 2020

  • "A beautiful cottage with very friendly knowledgable owners."

    The cottage was really comfortable and had everything we needed. The children enjoyed playing on the swings and seeing the cows being milked! We enjoyed that we could cycle to the Tissington trail from the cottage so we didn't have to use the car!

    Reviewed by Kathryn5.0Aug 2020

  • "We had a wonderful,restful and enjoyable holiday."

    Bank Top is very well equipped and very comfortable. Thank you all so much for enabling us to have a wonderful break.

    Reviewed by Mary5.0Aug 2020

  • "The location was superb, the facilities were of a very high standard, the owners were great."

    We will return!

    Reviewed by Lynn5.0Aug 2020

  • "Great holiday house and very friendly helpful hosts."

    Extremely spacious for a 2 bed holiday rental (would suit 2 couples as well as families), super clean, very comfy beds and the fluffiest towels! Extremely well equipped kitchen which even included baking equipment :) Games had been removed, but we’d been expecting this following a Covid update email from Sykes so took our own. Great quiet location (our first time staying in a farm), just a mile from Hurdlow where you can pick up the High Peak cycle & walking trail which also leads onto the Tissington trail. A very easy 10-15 mins drive into Buxton, 20 mins drive to Monsal Head. We can recommend the 30 min drive to Carsington Water for cycling & walking too. We didn’t visit any pubs or restaurants (we’ve not yet taken the plunge to eat out post lockdown), but there are many lovely looking pubs with beer gardens in the vicinity. But we did stop for outdoor refreshments at the cafe’s and kiosk’s along the cycle trails, all catered for all dietary requirements which was lovely as we have 2 dairy free in our family (vegan ice cream was stocked at most places). Highly recommended and we’d certainly stay again...maybe with friends next time as there’s a second holiday house next door :)

    Reviewed by Anne5.0Jul 2020

  • "Fabulous holiday cottage,will equipped,warm & comfortable."

    Excellent location for walking & cycling. Unfortunately had to cut holiday short due to Coronavirus,had to get back to work as a nurse. ,

    Reviewed by Lesley5.0Mar 2020

  • "This cottage is just perfect ."

    The decor , furniture , bathrooms , kitchen are all excellent . We couldn’t fault it at all. I don’t think we have ever had such good quality in a holiday cottage . Perfection .

    Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0Nov 2019

  • "The house was excellent and beautifully presented."

    Very spacious and luxurious, felt like a home away from home.

    Reviewed by Ross5.0Oct 2019

  • "Fantastic cottage, was perfect for our 5 year old and 1 year old everything you needed was provided."

    Very clean and handy for lots of local attractions. Will certainly be back again in the future

    Reviewed by Henry5.0Oct 2019

  • "Beautifully clean and equipped."

    The owner was really nice and helpful; providing welcome essentials. Only thing was it was a bit overlooked but otherwise a lovely, comfortable place to stay and would stay again.

    Reviewed by Janine4.7Oct 2019

  • "The cottage was very clean, in good decorative order and well equipped."

    It’s location was perfect for exploring the Peak District and being based on a farm made the experience very special. The family who run the farm are very friendly and welcoming.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Sep 2019

  • "The property was excellent."

    everything we needed, spotlessly clean and in a very nice area. we had a very warm welcome including a bottle of wine, milk, tea and coffee which was a nice touch.

    Reviewed by Alan5.0Sep 2019

  • "Amazing holiday everything we could've wished for."

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0Aug 2019

  • "We had a fabulous holiday at Bank top."

    The cottage was immaculate and very well equipped. The owners Paula and Will along with their family were really friendly and made made us so welcome .We got to see the workings of the farm which was really educational.it also made us aware of how hard farming life is.We have already booked again for next year and honestly we can't wait.

    Reviewed by Cynthia5.0Jun 2019

  • "Bank Cottage is a perfect place to enjoy the surroundings of the countryside."

    Set on a working farm it was a joy to watch the cows being walked to & from the milking shed while sitting outside with a glass of wine & the sun shining...... bliss! Travelling around the area seeing all the beautiful countryside & the local towns & villages of Buxton, Bakewell, Ashbourne while not forgetting a trip to Holmfirth & ride on the small touring bus around “Last of the Summerwine” locations with a very knowledgeable driver.

    Reviewed by Rosalind5.0Jun 2019

  • "Great location."

    Lovely cottage. Warm and cosy. Modern. Very friendly owners. Would definitely come again

    Reviewed by Ruth5.0May 2019

  • "A little piece of heaven where the owner/ hosts make you feel like part of the family, while treating you as royalty."

    Cannot recommend enough.

    Reviewed by Sue5.0Mar 2019

  • "A brilliant place to stay in the Peak District."

    The accommodation is clean and quiet. Would recommend this place to a family looking to venture around the Peaks!

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0Feb 2019

  • "The cottage was immaculate."

    It was if it had never been lived in, in terms of cleanliness. The host had everything covered; a good selection of towels, every kitchen utensil you could think of and even a couple of dishwasher and laundry tablets, which in our experience is pretty rare (we took our own just in case). The cottage was really warm, a little too warm at times (mainly at night) but that’s down to us not figuring out the thermostat I expect (plus it was unusually warm for Feb, which was a dream). Our 3 year old loved the cows, climbing frame and swing, our 8 week old slept; biggest compliment we can give! We’d definitely go back :)

    Reviewed by James5.0Feb 2019

  • "We had such a fabulous time."

    The place was absolutely perfect and was even decorated for Xmas, which we didn’t expect. Nothing was too much trouble and the location was peaceful and simply lovely. I can’t recommend it enough.

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0Dec 2018

  • "Just wish we could have stayed for longer."

    .fabulous

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0Dec 2018

  • "This was a lovely, well equipped cottage."

    Clean and well presented, we didn't want for anything during our stay. Was lovely to see the cows and stay on a working farm. Ideally situated for exploring the Peak District

    Reviewed by Helen5.0Oct 2018

  • "The cottage was perfect, set in a lovely area of Derbyshire close to all the main attractions."

    Hadden Hall, Chatsworth House and the lovely country side. The cottage had everything that you needed plus lots more. Thank you

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Oct 2018

  • "Cracking location and surrounding countryside - just what you need for a relaxing weekend away with friends."

    Reviewed by Steve4.7Oct 2018

  • "Beautifully equipped cottage in a great location only drawback was wi fi connection didn't work for most of week."

    Reviewed by Peter4.7Sep 2018

  • "We really enjoyed our stay and would go back again to the same cottage."

    Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0Aug 2018

  • "If you like a get away holiday in a lovely farm environment and a wonderful accommodating hosts , with beautiful scenery then this is the place for you Thanks again Will Paula and family."

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Jun 2018

  • "The cottage was perfect, done to a very high standard, loved been on a working farm, owners very friendly."

    Reviewed by Wendy5.0May 2018

  • "Enjoyed our stay at Bank Top, a gem of cottage would recommend it to any one would go back and stay there"

    Reviewed by Tal5.0Apr 2018

  • "Property absolutely perfect for family, very comfortable and pub nearby served great food"

    Reviewed by Ginny5.0Apr 2018

  • "The cottage was beautifully furnished and equipped, warm and welcoming."

    The location wag perfect, just a short distance to Chatsworth, Bakewell, Buxton and Dove Dale. Highly recommended.

    Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0Mar 2018

  • "The cottage was extremely well equipped."

    Clean and comfortable. Friendly helpful owners on hand. Excellent position. Will be back.

    Reviewed by Ray5.0Mar 2018

  • "The cottage was immaculate, very cosy and spotlessly clean - a lovely place to stay to get away from it all for a few days."

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Oct 2017

  • "Excellent facilities."

    Very clean. Very friendly host. Everything we needed for our short break in the Peaks.

    Reviewed by Graham4.8Sep 2017

  • "The cottage was excellent everything you could need & good quality."

    It was very clean. The family was very friendly & happy to show you round their working farm. Great location & walks. We hope to return

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Aug 2017

  • "Our second stay here - great cottage, excellently equipped, though they mustn't let standards slip - lock on downstairs cloakroom door is broken, but nothing else to mention."

    Reviewed by Keith4.8Aug 2017

  • "Really lovely little cottage, warm, cozy and fully equipped."

    Yes, it is on an actual farm and you can see that from the windows, but as a base to explore the local area, I don't think it could have been better for us.

    Reviewed by Rebekah5.0Mar 2017

  • "The cottage itself was very well appointed and cleanliness and attention to detail were excellent."

    It was lovely to stay somewhere where the crockery and cutlery had obviously been purchased for the property and was of good quality. However, we felt that the pictures on the website were misleading as far as the view was concerned. It faced the owners farmhouse and three dogs who were permanently tied up. The dogs themselves were lovely and being farm dogs we do understand that they are treated differently to pets. We also suffered from rather a lot of flies which seemed immune to fly spray. It may not be fair to the owners publish these comments as I'm sure the cottage would suit many people - just not us again. We prefer to have a better view from the property.

    Reviewed by Penelope4.8Oct 2016

  • "This is a fantastic cottage with everything you could need."

    Lots of great places to visit nearby.

    Reviewed by Joanne4.6Aug 2016

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Summary

  • Two double bedrooms (one with en-suite shower, basin and WC)
  • Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, shower over, basin and WC
  • Ground floor basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room.
  • Oil central heating with underfloor heating on ground floor
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, WiFi, 3 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, Bluetooth speaker, selection of books
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot, highchair and stairgate kept in property
  • Off road parking for 4 cars
  • Front private patio with furniture and shared lawned areas
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shops 1.7 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Note: Property has its own drive, and is on a working dairy farm.

The property

This is a delightful, semi-detached stone barn conversion that is located in the grounds of the owner’s working farm, 1.5 miles from Earl Sterndale, a village set just two miles from Longnor in the Peak District National Park.

There are two bright and airy bedrooms, both have a TV and one features an en-suite shower room, and are furnished to a high standard with solid oak furniture.

The bathrooms in the property are spacious, warm and contemporary and are wonderful places for relaxing after a busy day discovering the delights of the area.

This wonderful barn conversion also benefits from a private patio as well as shared, lawned areas boasting lovely views of the open countryside.

A superb holiday base.

Note: This property is next door to Ref. 23208, together they sleep 10.

High Needham Farm Cottages

Longnor 2 miles. Two delightful semi-detached stone barn conversions in the grounds of the owners' Peak District National Park working livestock farm. Tastefully furnished, these spacious cottages are ideal for families or groups of friends looking for rural tranquillity but with lots to do within easy reach. Guests can enter the cottages from the front patio into the kitchen/dining room which have modern high-spec kitchens with quality tiled floors and high-backed leather dining chairs and tables. The sitting rooms have high quality furniture and carpets making them a very warm, comfy and calm space to relax in. There is also a French window at both properties which opens out to the patio where you could sit in the late afternoon sun and watch the farmer bring the cows in for milking. Corner Croft and Bank Top are excellent bases for country lovers to enjoy birdwatching, walking in the Manifold Valley or cycling on the Tissington Trail. Alternatively, you can spend some time in the quaint Staffordshire village of Longnor with its pubs, restaurants and shops, or there’s the delightful spa town of Buxton just six miles away. If you just have to try one of those famous puddings, Bakewell is a similarly short journey. Thrill seekers will be delighted to know that Alton Towers Theme Park is just a half hour drive for a fun, adrenaline-fuelled day out. With so much to do in the area, this cottage is a very comfortable and peaceful base from which town and country can be enjoyed in equal measure and in all seasons.

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About the location

LONGNOR

Buxton 6 miles; Bakewell 9 miles.

The charming Peak District village of Longnor is situated in beautiful countryside on the Staffordshire Moorlands/Derbyshire border, with the River Dove to the east and the River Manifold to the west, making an excellent touring centre. The village boasts a pub, a shop, a Post Office, a sweet shop, café tea room, fish and chip shop, and a beautiful church. The historic market square is cobbled and a scale of market charges is still posted on a board outside the market hall. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, the Spa town of Buxton with its famous Opera House, the attractive market town of Bakewell and Alton Towers theme park are all within easy reach.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas