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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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. 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.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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
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!
Jill H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Clare
26 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic hosts and we will definitely be staying again.
Nice warm , cosy cottage with breathtaking views.
Lovely friendly host. Amazing views from the property. The cottage was clean and had everything you need. Ideally located for discovering the area
Lisa W.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Mark
4 Dec 2023
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Laura T.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
About the host
Hosted by Jo Bednall
Languages:
English
Premier Host
They consistently provide great experiences for their guests