Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.

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Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

Dryer
Washer
Parking available
Fireplace
Pet-friendly
Barbecue grill

Explore the area

Buxton, England

Pavilion Gardens
‪12 min drive‬
Buxton Opera House
‪12 min drive‬
The Crescent
‪12 min drive‬
Manchester (MAN)
‪51 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Ensuite Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

About this property

Ridgehead Farm Cottages were created in 2008 by converting a 200 year old historic barn into 2 luxury cottages, Snipe and Curlew, they are both rated at the top end of 4 star by the tourist board. Set at 1500ft on a 80 acre equine farm within a site of Special Scientific Interest, they offer stunning views and year round peace and tranquillity yet are conveniently located for local amenities and exploring the Peak District. Each cottage has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4 so are perfect for families or couples, the 2 cottages can be booked together (10% discount) to sleep 8. With underfloor heating downstairs and in all bathrooms they provide a warm, cosy retreat at the end of the day. EV charger now available for use of guests, has type 2 cable fitting most modern electric vehicles. Charging costs at domestic rates.

Property manager

Jo Bednall

Premier Host

Languages

English

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Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Buxton

Located in Buxton, this cottage is in a rural area. Peak District National Park and Buxton and Poole's Cavern Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Mad-Renaline Activities and Peak Wildlife Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Harrison Park or Moss Rose. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Buxton, England

What's nearby

Pavilion Gardens - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
Buxton Opera House - 12 min drive - 12.4 km
The Crescent - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
Devonshire Dome - 13 min drive - 12.9 km
Goyt Valley - 13 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

Buxton Station - 18 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Parks Inn - ‬11 min drive
‪The Roaches - ‬7 min drive
‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬5 min drive
‪The Lazy Trout - ‬8 min drive
‪The Priory - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Peak District National Park, Foxlowe Arts Centre and Brindley Mill. St Edward's Church and All Saints Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

6 May 2019

Very comfortable cottage

Excellent base for three nights. Very spacious, clean and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

7 Apr 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

It was a beautiful home from home cottage with everything you need. Comfy beds, lovely setting and great facilities. Jo was a fantastic host, really friendly and welcoming along with her animals who the children adored. It’s a beautiful peaceful location with stunning views all around. Thank you we will be sure to visit again

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

24 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

The property was brilliant for our needs. It was clean, the hosts were amazing and the welcome basket was perfect.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard D.

23 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Richard Drew

Great couple of days to celebrate my sons 21st birthday!!

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

13 Feb 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage tucked away in the moors

Stayed here to visit family in both Stoke on Trent and Bolton and this was roughly in between. Had a wonderful peaceful time here and wished we could have stayed longer. Hope to go back again sometime.

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Nick L.

24 Jan 2025

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

31 Dec 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas stay

Lovely place to stay in a rural setting. The cottage was cosy and warm, and had everything we needed. The only downside was no wifi, but we had a good phone connection so managed with our hotspot. Jo & Clive were great hosts alwsys available and helpful. It is ideally situated for walk, Buxton, Leek and other peak park towns. Would definitely book it again.

Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

martin c.

15 Nov 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Fantastic warm and cosy retreat in an out of the way location. Good access to walks and tourist attractions alike. Had a great 3 days and dog friendly too.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

27 Oct 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely restful stay

Wonderful location and very friendly hosts. Perfect for visiting Buxton, Bakewell, Longnor and Matlock and others. The cottage was warm and comfortable and had everything I needed. The sheep were very friendly! I would certainly return

Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

10 Sept 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful View

Really enjoyed our stay at the cottage will come again

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

13 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in a lovely location

This property had everything we needed and was perfectly located for the walks that we had planned.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

10 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great views

The property has everything one needs, quite a lot of basic products such as milk, tea, coffee, sugar were provided. The heating was on as temperatures were low for June!

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

judith s.

6 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The cottage is gorgeous with amazing views. The host is lovely and communication was really good. The cottage has everything we needed and we enjoyed sitting outside taking in the views and inside when it got chilly where it was cosy and warm.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Krishna I.

1 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely cottage

This is an excellent cottage, located very conveniently to Buxton and Leek and Jo is a wonderful host - cozy and comfortable rooms, warm and a very friendly host. We loved our stay and highly recommend it - on top of all this, the view is to die for!

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stella S.

20 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect retreat

The cottage is cosy, comfortable and easy to live in. The location is beautiful and secluded with a lovely little village only a few minutes drive away. Plenty of things to do within a few miles drive and lots of walking. Jo, the host, is welcoming and very helpful. We were 3 friends catching up and had a thoroughly enjoyable stay although the weather was very windy and we had rain and snow showers so couldn’t make the most of the outdoor space. We would definitely recommend the cottage and the area and we hope to go back again for more fun times.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jessica S.

25 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful long weekend away

We've been here before and enjoyed it so much we have returned and we're about to make our next booking. It is so peaceful here, the views are lovely (even with the fog!) The cottage is warm, cosy and comfortable. There is everything we needed and many things we didn't think about but appreciated having such as washing powder to use after our muddy walks. We'd definitely recommend Lud's Church as a walk, but get there early as the carpark is small and it is VERY popular. A big bonus for us is that it is dog and child friendly with and ENCLOSED garden and a lovely pond walk straight out the front door.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Garry H.

5 Jan 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy

Great place to get away from it all

We set out to have a relaxing/restful week, which we achieved. The weather meant that staying in for some of the time was the best option and the cottage was comfortable. A car is a must here as the nearest village shop is a few miles away by busy road with no footpaths. With this in mind, a small piece of feedback would be to provide some provisions including bread with the welcome pack. Jo and Colin were great hosts and we would recommend a stay here. (Good news for owners of electric cars - they are having a charging point installed soon - so there will be no need to worry about where to charge after a long journey to get there).

Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lalitesh Chandra C.

28 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Very good location with excellent views. Property was very clean and host very kind.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim K.

8 Dec 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mr

Great secluded place, photos dont do it justice

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Finola O.

23 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Lovely stone cottage warm and cosy. Excellent location stunning views. Everything you need. Stayed last year again this year will definately return. Thanks Jo

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

15 Nov 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Woke up to amazing views

Lovely warm well equipped cottage in a lovely location. Great value and welcoming host. Would definitely come again.

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Jane C.

27 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buxton barn

Nice property very quiet location, peaceful and relaxing.. will stay here again

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pamela M.

27 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Curlew cottage

Lovely well equipped cottage, cosy and comfortable. The weather was slightly unkind to us but we had an active holiday lots of walking and even a bike ride. We did manage to sit outside on a couple evenings to enjoy the wonderful view. We will return !

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

17 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Oh, the tranquillity

We stayed in the Curlew cottage. A very comfortable, beautiful home from home. We looked forward to our morning brews, outdoors with stunning views and late summer warmth. The cottage was well catered to cook there if preferred. Quiet location but close to local amenities at Leek and Buxton. There's plenty to do and see - we'll be back to finish our list of places to see and walks to tread. One week was just not enough!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sorrell O.

11 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely bidit

Exactly as expected - beautiful countryside, only problem was the weather but that is holidaying in the uk!!

Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jo Bednall

Why they chose this property

In a quiet rural area but convenient for all locations in the Peak District National Park

Languages:

English

Premier Host

They consistently provide great experiences for their guests

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Popular amenities

Explore the area

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 2

Main Bedroom

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 2

Ensuite Bathroom

Spaces

About this property