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

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Outdoor dining
Exterior
Room
Private kitchen
Living area

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Longnor, Buxton
  • Pavilion Gardens
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Buxton Opera House
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • The Crescent
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Main Bedroom

1 King Bed

Second Bedroom

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Ensuite Bathroom

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Second Bathroom

Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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

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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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
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
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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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. Brindley Mill and Buxton Opera House are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Buxton and Poole's Cavern Country Park. Mad-Renaline Activities and Peak Wildlife Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Longnor, Buxton

What's nearby

  • Pavilion Gardens - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Buxton Opera House - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • The Crescent - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Devonshire Dome - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Goyt Valley - 13 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 20 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Parks Inn - ‬10 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).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 116 out of 131 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sorrell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Location
Beautiful property with lovely views and extremely peaceful. Jo is a wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property & location
Beautiful house, so lovely and warm with everything we needed set in a spectacular location. Despite the wind and rain we had a great time and managed to do some lovely walks in the better days.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

S S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nuce weekend !
Vottage was clean and well equipped. Views were stunning ! Generally a good weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
Quite location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect, Picturesque Break!
The cottage is in the perfect location for walking, accessing local attractions and for relaxing! It had everything you would need and more - and was a brilliant location for my partner and our dogs to enjoy some r&r before new year! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sorrell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful location
Beautiful cottage and location was both peaceful and ideal for the amazing walks. Cottage was very well equipped with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We loved it!
Had a lovely holiday, cottage was great, views were great, and our host Jo was great. Was a great location for all the day trips and lovely to come back to. We all had a really happy stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

anwen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent location
Snipe Cottage is warm, comfortable and has an outside area where a dog can happily enjoy a game of catch-that-stick. The views are impressive and the location gives easy access to Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock and other smaller places. Great eateries nearby!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Darren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage in the mist
Lovely cottage in the hills with good access to nice walks and quaint towns
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful place, very friendly and helpful owners. Set in a very beautiful part of England
We arrived at about 4 o’clock but there was a lot of fog, Jo welcomed us in, a really nice house and it was lovely and warm in the house when we arrived, the next morning the fog started to disappear to reveal a beautiful last scape
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
Brilliant property for us both to stay and as a base. Jo was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy cottage in a great location
We stayed in Snipe Cottage which was lovely…a home from home with everything you need! It’s warm and comfortable and in a beautiful location…lovely being on the farm with friendly sheep and seeing the horses was great too. Would definitely book to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic hosts and we will definitely be staying again. Nice warm , cosy cottage with breathtaking views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our short break
Perfect location beautiful scenery excellent host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Lovely friendly host. Amazing views from the property. The cottage was clean and had everything you need. Ideally located for discovering the area
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This may be an old barn but it has been beautifully renovated and is a spacious, comfortable and cosy place to stay while in the Peak District. It is in a stunning location and Jo made us feel very welcome and was very helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little place
Everything you would need for a short (or Long) getaway. Very welcoming hosts- nothing too much trouble. An incredible escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
We had a fantastic time staying in Snipe Cottage. The cottage had pretty much everything we needed, and was cozy and comfortable. Joanne was very friendly and helpful. The farm is located in a fabulous spot, and our kids loved the friendly sheep. We'll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramanathan N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A comfortable bolt hole
The location is close to many white peak walks. The accommodation is very comfortable with a well stocked kitchen and two bathrooms with powerful showers. Jo, the owner welcomed on arrival and was incredibly helpful when we needed her advice. Will certainly look to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay
We loved our stay here. The view was great with relaxing surroundings. Loved seeing the horses, sheep and chickens. Jo was a great host. Thank you from us and Pumpkin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location, superb accommodation
We had such a relaxing time at Snipe and will definitely be going again. Jo and family made us feel very welcome! A great place to explore the local area with plenty to do and lots of walks. The accommodation was lovely and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Cottage - Home from Home
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Just like home from home. Host was very welcoming and very helpful. Couldn’t fault the place, everything you needed for a perfect stay. A great central location to travel to areas around. We will definitely be back as we still have so much to see around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
One week Holiday in Snipe cottage
We were four adults (parents and 2 adult daughters) staying in Snipe Cottage in early July 2024. Nice and clean house, we enjoyed stunning views from the cottage and loved seeing horses, sheep, and chickens around. However, the double and the single sofa in the living room were a bit tight for 4 adults to sit comfortably, and a coat hanger by the entrance would have been useful. Overall had a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely, cosy cottage stay.
A really lovely cottage with outstanding views and super cosy underfloor heating! Really well equipped and spacious for a family. Bonus being the wonderful tap water (same source as the famed Buxton water)..delicious! Very welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts. Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great week
A lovely place to stay - the cottage was well equipped, in a peaceful setting, very cosy during the cold weather and also close to everywhere we wanted to visit. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

About the host

Hosted by Jo Bednall

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