A truly unique venue, nestled in idyllic Derbyshire countryside
Highlights.....
- 12 individually designed bedrooms, 3 are on the ground floor
- 9 Fabulous en suites, 3 of which have deep luxurious baths, 1 shared bathroom and 1 private bathroom
- Sleeps up to 24
- A unique collection of 4 buildings featuring a Victorian Farmhouse, Old Dairy, Tractor Shed and Collecting Shed all beautifully renovated and full of original features, set in 22 acres of private Derbyshire countryside
- Huge games room full of equipment to entertain every age
- Dog Friendly (1 dog permitted in The Collecting Shed and 1 in The Farmhouse)
- Fabulous secluded location with stunning gardens with an abundance of outdoor space
- Located near the town of Wirksworth where there is a great selection of local shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs
- Fantastic local attractions of Carsington Water, The Tissington Trail, Crich Museum, Matlock Bath and Chatsworth House, on your doorstep
- Parking for 12 cars
Bedrooms and Bathrooms
The Collecting Shed | 5 Bedrooms | 5 Ensuites
The Collecting Shed has 5 stylish double bedrooms all with their own unique finish.
Ground Floor
- Bedroom 3 - Fixed King Size Double with en suite shower room
- Bedroom 4 - King Size Double or Twin (with space for a cot) en suite with shower over a bath
- Bedroom 5 - King Size Double or Twin - access from bedroom 4 and also external access, wet room en suite
First Floor
- Bedroom 1 - Fixed Super King Double (with space for a cot) a separate dressing area and a luxury ensuite with free standing bath
- Bedroom 2 - Fixed King Sized Double (with space for a cot) en suite with separate shower and bath
The Tractor Shed | 2 Bedrooms | 2 Ensuite
The Tractor Shed features a further 2 bedrooms on different levels:
- Bedroom 6 -Fixed King Size Double with large en suite with open wet room shower area. This bedroom is accessed up a few extra steps.
- Bedroom 6 also has room to accommodate a maximum of 2 children under the age of 12 in a single bed and an additional single bed via a pull out a trundle mattress underneath.
- Bedroom 7 - Fixed Double (with space for cot) and a lovely en suite with a large bath
The Farmhouse | 4 Bedrooms | 3 Bathrooms or Ensuite
The Farmhouse has a further 4 spacious bedrooms all located on the first floor
- Bedroom 1 - Fixed Super King Size Double (room for a cot) en suite with luxurious teardrop bath and vast walk-in shower area
- Bedroom 2 - Fixed Sleigh Bed King Size Double with use of shared Victorian Style bathroom with large luxurious bath with shower attachment and separate walk-in wet room
- Bedroom 3 - Fixed Standard Double with use of shared Victorian Style bathroom with large luxurious bath with shower attachment and separate walk-in wet room
- Bedroom 4 - Fixed Sleigh Bed King Size Double with separate bathroom featuring a corner shower
The Old Dairy | 1 Bedroom | 1 Ensuite
The Dairy - a cosy nook just across from the Farmhouse features the final double bedroom.
- Bedroom 5 is a lovely boutique-style room that features a fixed king-size double bed and wet room en suite.
Cooking & Dining
The Collecting Shed houses a fabulous country kitchen, with a large central island and includes all the modern appliances you could ask for such as a Miele built-in coffee machine, microwave, steam oven, under counter vegetable drawers, wine cooler and Sub Zero American Style Fridge Freezer. A great focal point is the large double oven range cooker, which is half gas and half electric with a griddle tray and Tapenyaki grill. The kitchen leads out through double doors to a flagged patio area, great for enjoying drinks and BBQ's over the warmer months, whilst admiring the far reaching views.
There is a choice of dining spaces in The Collecting Shed, depending on your group size and seating arrangements. The stone floored dining area has a stunning, eye-catching Italian Style log burner with high vaulted ceilings and also features 3 original feeding troughs. Seating is for 16 guests. A door leads out to the secluded central flagged courtyard, perfect for those warmer evenings enjoying a refreshing drink and catching up with all your friends or family.
Situated just off the kitchen and hallway is an additional dining space that seats 24 guests around 3 circular banqueting tables, seating 8 guests per table.
An added bonus to the properties is the well-equipped smaller kitchen/diner with Range, in The Farmhouse, with informal seating in the kitchen for 10 or you can enjoy a more traditional dining experience for 10 guests in the formal dining room along with its exquisite original features.
Living Spaces
After a day of exploring the local area, you can choose from numerous lounges and cosy snugs to settle down and unwind at the end of the day. All the properties offer their own unique space, whether you want to be all together or slip away and enjoy a quieter moment or even enjoy a bit of friendly competition in the games room.
The Farmhouse offers three separate lounge areas all retaining their Victorian heritage. Read the papers in the Morning Room or enjoy the cosy snug. The formal lounge has a door that leads out to the garden veranda where you can sit and enjoy the beautiful views and get some Derbyshire fresh air.
The Collecting Shed has a cosy lounge with log burner.
The Tractor Shed offers a wonderful and very spacious communal lounge area, with comfy seating and French Doors that open out onto a garden area complete with a view over the duck pond.
The Tractor Shed Games Room
Located in the former converted Tractor Shed is the most amazing entertainment hub. Full of fabulous games for all ages, an amazing space for all the family, friends, hens and stags to enjoy:
- Pool table
- Air hockey
- Table tennis
- Table football
Garden and Outdoor Space
You approach The Farm via an impressive sweeping driveway giving you the feel of an amazing stay before you even reach the property. It is situated in a breath-taking location with far-reaching views of the Derbyshire Dales.
A central courtyard with seating is a great area to all come together to enjoy al fresco dining and drinks before dinner, this can be accessed from The Collecting Shed property.
The garden areas and 22 acres of farmland wrap perfectly around all of the properties, featuring an eye-catching folly and your very own duck pond, there is no end of space to explore. Ideal for the children and adults is a games pitch overlooking fantastic views where you can enjoy ball games or hide and seek. With the property being set in amongst 22 acres of private farmland, you are free to enjoy the 6 fields that surround the property too.
This is a dog-friendly property where we can accommodate 1 well behaved dog in The Collecting Shed and 1 in The Farmhouse
Ample private parking for up to 12 cars
Property Information
Our standard arrival and departure times are:
- 4pm on the day of arrival
- By 10am on the day of departure
Please do respect these times as they are in place to allow the housekeeping teams enough time to thoroughly clean the property before and after your stay
- We ask that dirty or high heeled shoes be removed on entry
- Please do not bring candles, tea lights or incense sticks as they are not allowed at the property
- No fireworks or Chinese lanterns allowed
- No smoking or vaping inside the property. Vaping can trigger the fire alarms, please dispose of the cigarette ends in the bins provided
- Can any outside socialising please be brought inside by 10pm, we kindly ask that neighbours and local residents are not disturbed after this time, for more information please see our Noise and Behaviour Policy
- No glitter please as even the most eco friendly kind is impossible to remove from the soft furnishings and hard wearing floors
- No Karaoke machines of any type
If you are looking for a holiday cottage that is accessible for everyone we have a wealth of properties that are suitable for guests with varied access needs. Many of our properties are situated in rural locations, offering peaceful settings that would be suitable for guests with autism & learning difficulties.
- 3 x ground floor bedrooms in The Collecting Shed with en suites, 1 x wet room, 1 with shower attachment over the bath and one with separate shower cubicle
- 1 x ground floor level access bedroom and wet room in The Old Dairy
- The Collecting Shed is not completely on level access as there are 2 steps from the dining area to the bedrooms
- Level access from the central outdoor courtyard to the dining area and also access to bedroom 3
- Spacious hallway in The Collecting Shed with level access to the kitchen and lounges
- Gravelled ramp from the parking area to the garden in front of the Collecting Shed
- Some beds are flexible and can be made as a twin or double
- Set in open countryside with beautiful scenery, offering a calm and tranquil setting
- We are supportive of anyone who needs to bring an assistance dog or guide dog to the property
Peak Venues have a dedicated Accessibility Champion who will be able to assist you with specific property information, please contact them by email for any further help at hello@peakvenues.co.uk
The Surrounding Area
The Farm is located 5 minutes away from the Market Town of Wirksworth, which holds its local market every Tuesday, and has fantastic amenities including country pubs, cafes and a handy petrol station. Wirksworth is steeped in lead mining history dating back to Roman times. Sir Richard Arkwright introduced the textile industry in the area when he built Haarlem Mill, set on the River Ecclesbourne, which was the first cotton mill in the world to use a steam engine to suuply the water to the mills water wheel.
This property is superb for walking, cycling, running and sight seeing as you are surrounded by endless countryside and popular destinations such as Carsington Water, Cromford Canal, the Tissington and High Peak Trail to name but a few. There are numerous stately homes to visit such as Chatsworth House, Kedleston Hall and Haddon Hall, all within about 30 minutes of the property.
Perfect for families as you are a short drive away from Gulliver's Kingdom at Matlock Bath, Little Monkey's Play Area at Darwin Forest, near Matlock, Matlock Park Farm and The Play Mill at Cromford. You are also only 35 minutes away from Alton Towers and Peak Wildlife Park
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