Self Catering Holiday Cottage With Five Bedrooms. This Fabulous Barn Conversion Boasts A Prime Position in The Heart Of The Market Town Of Bakewell. A Fantastic Base For Walking, Cycling And Exploring The Peak District.
Fabulous for families and mixed groups with five super bedrooms. All bedrooms are freshly decorated and have a light and airy modern feel. The bedrooms are located between two feature oak stair wells leading off the main open plan ground floor:
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The kitchen is well stocked with all the equipment and mod cons you need to self cater for your guests. With electric oven, gas hob, microwave, double under the counter fridge, freezer, dishwasher and French doors leading out to the garden. There is a separate utility room with coin-operated washing machine and tumble dryer.
In the open plan main communal space you can enjoy dining together round the large oak table with comfortable seating for up to 10 guests.
You could pop down to Bakewell and purchase an abundance of local produce (there is a regular Farmers Market in the town on the last Saturday of each month and a regular market every Monday throughout the year) and take full advantage of the stunning kitchen preparing delicious holiday meals.
The Barns has been beautifully restored by cleverly adjoining two derelict stone buildings. The property has been converted to a very high standard throughout with ample space for a group of ten guests to enjoy a self catering stay.
With a great mix of old and new, the modern open plan social space on the ground floor has large floor to ceiling windows over looking the garden, creating a lovely light and airy feel. The lounge area is furnished with plush leather sofas.
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Tucked quietly away from the hustle and bustle of this popular market town, you turn into a narrow lane (approx 3 metres wide) where you approach a five bar gate (this is narrow too so do check the width of you car is less than 2.44m). You enter into a gorgeous and well maintained private garden which is laid to lawn with flowering borders. There is a wonderful entertainment patio furnished with outdoor lounge sofas and BBQ facilities available for use from 01st April through to 31st October, please supply your own charcoal and lighting equipment.
To make the most of the stunning surrounding area you are very welcome to bring bikes. The Barns is a perfect base for cycling in the Peaks as there is a secure storage shed for approx 10 bikes and a hose to wash down muddy wheels —perfect if you are keen cyclists.
The provision for private parking for 5 cars means you can park up for your entire stay if you choose and explore Bakewell and its surrounding villages by foot or bike due to fabulous central location.
Just a 2 minute easy walk down the hill you arrive at the central hub of Bakewell just outside The Rutlands Arms. Bakewell which is famous for its Bakewell Pudding (with the Original Pudding Shop open every day for you to buy this famous treat), also has a variety of independent shops, an abundance of lovely cafes, restaurants and pubs for you to explore and enjoy.
You are literally a short drive away from the most amazing of Peak District treats for you to enjoy - Chatsworth House (10 minutes), Haddon Hall (10 minutes), historic spa town of Buxton (20 minutes) to name just a few.
Alternatively, pop on your boots and head off on foot in whatever direction takes your fancy with access to the most incredible walks and dramatic landscape the Peak District has to offer. We recommend you jump onto the Monsal Trail or drive a short distance to the village of Monyash to walk the Lathkill Dale or head to Ashford in the Water to view the impressive Monsal Dale.
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The following comments are taken straight from the guestbook we keep for The Barns. Verbatim.
Great location. Fabulous house. Good communication with the owners. We had an idyllic weekend and it was so easy being so close to town. There was nothing more we could have asked for. Thank you for a wonderful stay. We had a lovely time & wouldn’t hesitate to recommend The Barns”
Lovely property in a very central location. Perfect for a sort break in Bakewell.
Peak Venue service was wonderful, and our homeowners were lovely and also very helpful. We had a magical stay in Bakewell. Thank you for all of your assistance prior to, during, and after. And thank you also, to the Sauced staff for delivering groceries prior to our arrival.
We had a fabulous weekend thank you The property is lovely
We had a very relaxing weekend at this lovely property Very well situated for all the facilities Bakewell has to offer Would recommend this lovely property to friends and family
We had a super time at The Barns in Bakewell.
Loved it, thank you for everything.
Gary was a fab host and made sure we had everything we needed. The house was immaculate and finished to a very high standard. The location was brilliant!
We had a brilliant weekend at The Barns. The property is fantastic, with stunning views and a great location.
We had a wonderful time in that amazing and immaculate property.
The house was lovely and very well equipped- thank you.
Had a lovely stay- house is beautiful. Well equipped and a very nice home from home. Fantastic location and 2 year old Arthur loved the bath.
Just fantastic, house immaculate, cosy and welcoming. Loved our stay.
A fabulous Christmas with all the family from 2 to 92 years old. Superb in every way we really felt we were at home and able to welcome many of the extended family for big lunches and long walks. Many, many thanks Gary and Linda we'll be back.
Fantastic Home and location, our stay was truly wonderful. 10 of us from around the country watched one of our best friends tie the knot. Hope to stay again.
Excellent Venue, very warm and cosy. Suited our family nicely for our weekend. Thank you Gary.
The 8 of us had a lovely stay in The Barns. Very comfortable, quiet and well appointed. Great central location. Thank you!
A lovely house to spend a weekend with friends - really comfortable , we had a great time. Thank you
Fantastic venue and location for 80th birthday celebrations. We thoroughly enjoyed every single second of the weekend, memories to treasure. Looking forward to a return visit for the next family 'do'. Many Thanks
Much fun had by all. A fantastic house and very well equipped. Thank you
Beautiful house, fantastic location in a gorgeous town. Enjoyed every minute of our reunion weekend. Thank you for sharing your house.
Beautiful, comfortable house, we truly enjoyed it. Thank you very much.
Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful house, we had a lovely time.
Thank you for a lovely stay for a 60th birthday! Perfect space for us all and accommodating for a small baby. We've had a wonderful time and loved our visit to Bakewell. Thank you.
We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The house has been excellent for us to home our extended family. The space and layout have suited us very well. The close proximity to the the town centre has been a bonus and location a great springboard from which to explore this lovely area.
Fantastic house and we've spent an amazing week exploring the area.
Ideal venue for our family get together. Everything was perfect. Many Thanks
Thank you for letting us stay at your lovely Barns, it is a wonderful place. We have had a lovely holiday, 9 members of an extended family from all over the UK and your property was perfect.
Thank you for a lovely weekend in Bakewell. The house is fantastic and has all the facilities we required including some fantastic kitchen equipment (everything you would want to feed a large group of people!) Thank you
We've had a lovely week to celebrate my husbands 70th birthday. there were nine of us, three generations aged 5-70 and we all enjoyed our stay.
We had a lovely weekend at The Barns. The house was perfect for 3 generations (ages 2 - 80) and in a wonderful location to explore the area. Only downside was having to leave! Thanks
Thank you for a terrific weekend to celebrate our dads 60th birthday. The house is beautiful and perfect for a family get together.
Thank you so much, an amazing house, perfect for my 40th birthday celebrations. Loved the lounge and kitchen set up and the kitchen is so well equipped. Thank you
Thank you both so much for letting us stay in your beautiful home. We've had a wonderful time here.
We had a wonderful stay earlier this year 2018. The Barns have been beautifully renovated with no expense spared, The specification of all the rooms is high, with a great bluetooth/WIFI/Bose sound system in the lounge area. The kitchen has everything you could wish for, with very high quality equipment, and there is a well tended quiet garden with plenty of parking. Gary and Linda are a very helpful and friendly couple and we look forward to coming to stay again soon. Thank you very much!
Thank you for making our stay wonderful. We have had a fantastic time here at The Barns for 50th birthday celebrations and could not have asked for anymore everything was perfect.
We all had a lovely time at The Barns and Gary was very helpful, especially as the dishwasher broke down on Christmas Day. I hope he got it fixed !!
Just to say what a fabulous weekend my family and I had in the gorgeous Barns in Bakewell! Stunning, fabulous, spacious, accommodation with every need thought of and every comfort accommodated! Great location too so near to the lovely town of Bakewell! We had a great time and will definitely return! Also had a fab Indian takeaway on Saturday evening from Rajas in the town - great food, service and price! The owner we met, Gary, was exceptionally helpful and very welcoming and his home is beautiful! Would definitely recommend coming here to anyone!! Thank you Gary, Linda and Peak Venues so very much!
We had a great stay at the Barns in Bakewell. The accommodation was even better than it looks on the website. It was a great size for our party (6 adults, 3 children – 3 generations). The facilities were really good, we had everything needed & off street parking for 3 cars was a complete bonus. Location was fantastic. Very short walk into the town centre with great pubs – wish we could have sampled more of them! The pubs get very busy so worth booking a table, especially if you are a large group. Gary was very friendly and helpful, and took the time to show us everything, and made the point of letting us know he was on hand in case needed (he runs the Queens in the town centre, well worth a visit too!). Lots to see and do in the area. We hope to be back to explore a bit more. Thank you
We really enjoyed our stay at The Barns it is a beautiful house in a lovely location we would have loved to stay longer The barns décor is modern and finished to a high standard the kitchen appliances were excellent, beds were very comfortable - we felt very much at home.
Many thanks - we had a perfect stay, our parents were in awe of the house- and the weather was kind too! Thanks again - we will definitely recommend Peak Venues to our friends, particularly helpful were the detailed directions!!
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Bakewell is the largest town within the Peak District National Park and is a hub of activity. Market day is on a Monday and as well as a large range of stalls there is also an agricultural market which is definitely worth a look around as it offers a great insight todays farming community. The town also hosts a craft and gift fair every weekend in Brigade town hall. The Bakewell Old House Museum occupies one of the oldest buildings in Bakewell and dates back to 1543, it provides a fascinating glimpse into the towns past and is very interesting and informative with lots to appeal to all ages. Obviously no trip to Bakewell would be complete without sampling an original Bakewell pudding. The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop claims to have the old the original recipe and still makes the puddings by hand from the secret recipe.
Click here for a link to further information on Bakewell.
With the Monsal Trail close by (access to the trail is a short walk across Bakewell from the Barns) it would be rude not to take the opportunity to cycle/walk along this old Midland Railway line which runs from Bakewell right up to Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale. The trail offers 8.5 miles of traffic free and mud free cycling/walking and with the recently reopened tunnels offers one of the most spectacular leisure routes in Britain for cycling, walking and horse riding. The nearest cycle hire is at Hassop station which is great place to stop for a bite to eat or for a coffee and nice piece of home made cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area.
Click here for a link to cycle hire at Hassop Station or here for more information on the Monsal Trail.
No visit to the Peak District would be complete without visiting the fabulous Chatsworth House. At Chatsworth there is something to do for every member of the family. The Farmyard and Adventure playground is a brilliant day out for children of all ages - with animal handling, milking demonstrations and daily activities, plus a woodland adventure playground with slides, trampolines and more!Then there is obviously the house itself, steeped with history it’s one of Britain’s greatest stately homes and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. The gardens are equally as impressive as the house, over 100 acres and as well and the beautiful flowers and plants, there are giant water features and sculptures dotted around.
Click here for a link to Chatsworth House and Park
This award winning brewery is just down the road from the property and for any real ale lover taking a tour of this state-of-the art brewery is not to be
missed. Tours take place very Wednesday and Friday at 3pm, booking is advisable. Also if you are lucky enough to be staying with us in the last week of the month, the brewery holds two socials on the last Wednesday (5-9pm) and the last Saturday (12-8pm) of each month. They generally have a range of 10 cask and keg Thornbridge beers, including Thornbridge favourites and also some of their rarer beers. They also run brewery tours on these socials at 6 and 7pm on the Wednesday and 3 and 5pm on the Saturday, again booking is advisable.
Click here for further information on Thornbridge Brewery
After Chatsworth, Haddon Hall is the second most popular historic house in the Peak District. Haddon Hall dates back from the 12th century and is a fine example of a fortified medieval manor house, very little has changed over the centuries in fact the most modern room in the house is the Elizabethan long gallery! As Haddon Hall provides a unique view of early English life it makes the property very popular as a film and TV location, various versions of Jane Eyre have been filmed at Hall as well as Pride and Prejudice, The Other Boleyn Girl and most recently Death come to Pemberley, however these are just a few of the Hall film and TV appearances. The Hall is open to the public, however please note that it does close for periods throughout the winter season, so please check its website for its opening times and special events.
Click here for a link to Haddon Hall.
A basic weekend supply of the following (as there are no staff on site if you run out you will have to replace):
Useful Information
Cooking and Dining
Any kitchen items that are absolutely vital for your stay, please check with us before your visit to ensure that it is at the property (as things do sometimes get broken).
Please remove dirty or high heeled shoes on entry
Please do not bring candles or tea lights as they are not allowed at the property
No fireworks or Chinese lanterns please
No smoking or vaping inside the property. Vaping can trigger the fire alarms
Can any outside socialising please be brought inside by 10pm, we kindly ask that neighbours and local residents are not disturbed after this time
Not suitable for Hen or Stag groups
Parking
Outdoor Space
Property Quirks
Dogs
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi is provided free of charge, however, as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location sometimes there may be intermittent signal which is beyond our control. We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues in the area
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