In heart of the village of Taddington is this creatively renovated cottage which is steeped in history set in a row of three. Conveniently placed between Bakewell and Buxton it provides a great base for discovering the White Peak area of the Peak District.
There are two fabulous bedrooms and can be set up as either doubles or twins so you can pick and choose your layout to suit.
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With a feel of traditional country charm, the tastefully decorated open plan lounge is great to relax and unwind after a day exploring. Featuring a cosy log burner which is perfect for those cooler evenings. A 40 inch flat screen TV and DVD player are perfect for movie night and there is WiFi throughout the cottage.
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Star barn is one of the end cottages and features a private gravelled area to the rear with parking for 3 cars.
A picnic table and benches for 6 is also available for alfresco dining or to sit and watch the world go by.
The owner resides in a detached house on site giving you the assurance that assistance is close by if needed but still affording you privacy to enjoy your stay.
Taddington itself is very well located and sits midway between the popular market town of Bakewell and the historic spa town of Buxton and is set in some glorious Peakland scenery. From your door step you can walk a spectacular variety of scenic routes including the Limestone Way which passes right through the village.
Nearby are some beautiful dales and grassy hilltops with spectacular panoramic views. You are a very short drive or cycle to the Monsal Trail – you can hire bikes here at Blackwell Cycle hire and even abseil from the viaduct at Millers Dale.
Around the surrounding area, you will find the Blue John Caverns, The Tissington and High Peak Trails, The Goyt Valley, Dovedale, Chatsworth House, Tissington and Haddon Hall all of these are within an easy drive. Alton Towers is within a 25 minute drive too.
It's a perfect retreat for all family and friends reunions.
4, Main Road Taddington Buxton Derbyshire SK17 9TU
Approx. GPS coordinates of the property are 53.236572, -1.788391
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The following comments are taken straight from the guestbook we keep for Star Barn. Verbatim.
Great location half way between Buxton and Bakewell. Comfortable beds and sofa's. All very clean with new kitchen too. Definitely stay there again
What a lovely well renovated barn with lots of character in a charming village - we would definitely book again when coming back to the Peak District
We had a great weekend in star barn meeting up with family after lockdown. House was well equipped and very comfortable. Would book again. Lovely cottage in a quiet village in a beautiful part of the country”
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1. Cycle or walk the Monsal Trail
With the Monsal Trail so close by 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 to the property is at Blackwell Mill and you can also hire bikes at Hassop station which is great place to stop for a bite to eat or for a coffee and nice piece of homemade cake! There is also a lovely little gift shop and book shop and a children’s play area. If walking it also worth leaving the trail and dropping down in to Monsal Dale itself to enjoy walking along down by the river.
Click here for more information regarding cycle hire at Blackwell Mill and Hassop Station or here for more information on the Monsal Trail.
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.
3. Take a tour around the Thornbridge Brewery
This award winning brewery is not far from the property and for any real ale lover taking a tour of this state-of-the art brewery is not to be missed. Please contact them for details. Why not relax after a day exploring The Peaks in their Tap Room, a fantastic space kitted out with an eclectic mixture of sofas, plush chairs, church pews and rustic tables offering a relaxed environment to enjoy the freshly made pizzas to order. Great for large or small get togethers, plus it's very dog friendly.
Click here for further information on Thornbridge Brewery
The spa town of Buxton can really offer something for everyone; enjoy a stroll around the pretty Pavilion gardens. The kids can enjoythe playground areas or you might choose to go for a swim at the recent refurbished swimming pool. The more adventurous may want to try out ‘Go Ape’ the treetop adventure course, for those without a head for heights a visit to Poole’s Cavern is fascinating, and it’s a great activity especially for kids when the weather does not cooperate for outdoor activities. For theatre lovers, seeing a show in the intimate Buxton Opera House is a must, and for the shopaholics the pretty Cavendish Arcade has a range of lovely little boutique shops. Lovers of real ale will enjoy visiting Buxton Tap House, which is Buxton’s own brewery pub serving its very own ales and bitters.
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No visit to the Peak District would be complete without visiting the fabulous Chatsworth Estate. There really is something to do for every member of the family - The Farmyard and Adventure playground, the magnificent house and the gardens which are equally as impressive as the house, with the maze, the garden trails, and the famous water cascade to keep the little ones occupied.
Click here for a link to Chatsworth House and Park
A basic weekend supply of the following essentials are supplied in each property (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).
House Rules
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 out control. We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi is there are technical issues in the area