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Old Beams

Waterhouses, Peak District
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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Four Poster
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A Grade II listed, detached property full of interest and character
  • Enjoy garden games, a dip in the hot tub, and an evening BBQ
  • Relax by the roaring double fronted wood burner after exploring in the Peak District National Park
Property code: 81529

The spacious property, just off the main road that runs through the village of Waterhouses, sleeps 12 guests, making it ideal for large family gatherings and celebrating special occasions. The property has ample outdoor space and a hot tub to sink into at the end of a busy day. There’s a great choice of walking routes in the area, including the Manifold Track, which starts in the village. Nearby family attractions include Peak Wildlife Park (2.5 miles), Alton Towers (6 miles) and Chatsworth House (26 miles).

The large former pub has a unique sense of style, with grandiose furniture, striking period features and bespoke artwork. Come together to make memories in the impressive conservatory, where you can enjoy special mealtimes around the grand dining table looking out over the grounds. Unwind in the characterful lounge, with its exposed beams and double-fronted wood burner. Cook up a storm in the magnificent oak kitchen/diner or entertain your fellow guests at the piano in the entrance hall. As this is a period property, be aware that there are cottage-style stairs and the bedrooms in the eaves have restricted head height. Outside, the spacious grounds house a large lawn, patio, hot tub, BBQ and wood-fired pizza oven. There is a small pond with safety grid - care to be taken with dogs and children.

The Manifold Track is a pretty route that takes you through the Manifold and Hamps Valleys for 9.5 miles, to the nearby village of Hulme End. Bikes can be hired in Waterhouses and along the route you can climb up to Thor’s Cave, where the views are spectacular. You’ll find ample walking opportunities within the Longshaw Estate (28 miles), from woodland rambles to moorland hikes. Within the estate is the mystical Padley Gorge, where you can paddle in the pretty stream, marvel at the tumbling waterfalls and enjoy lunch at one of the picturesque picnic spots.

  • 7 bedrooms – 3 doubles, 1 twin, 1 four-poster king-size, 1 king-size and 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a 2ft 6in twin on request)
  • 6 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC, 3 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Sleeps 14 + 2 - 2 x single pull out beds available on request ideal for a child, note there is limited space for travel cots if the pull out beds are needed
  • Electric Range oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, additional fridge and additional freezer, dishwasher, microwave and wine cooler
  • Utility area with washing machine
  • Conservatory with underfloor heating
  • 2 travel cots and 2 highchairs available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Bluetooth smart speaker
  • Piano
  • Hot tub - please bring your own towels for use outdoors
  • Garden with lawn, patio, BBQ, wood-fired pizza oven and outdoor seating
  • Off-road parking for 8 cars
  • Pub and shop under 0.25 miles
  • Please note there are steep stairs in the cottage and a small, covered pond in the garden – please supervise children
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kate Gray

This property is personally managed by Kate.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 47 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Richard 6th October 2024

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Reviewed by Dianne 30th September 2024

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A quirky traditional well equipped house, with loads of features to keep everyone entertained for a perfect multi generational family holiday. Hot tub, pizza oven, large enclosed garden, huge dining room & entertaining space, nooks & rooms for chill out time, down stairs bedrooms & bathrooms. Bedrooms are very comfortable & beautifully decorated. HRead moreosts are lovely & super helpful leaving us scones, jam & clotted cream & 2 bottles of prosseco. A good stock of cleaning materials & condiments. Super Hide

Reviewed by David 27th September 2024

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Smashing cottage, quirky and full of character with lovely and informative hosts.

Reviewed by Valerie 13th September 2024

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Reviewed by James 30th August 2024

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Absolutely lovely time spent at The Old Beams. We are local to the village and have been waiting for the right time to stay here and the property is even more beautiful on the inside! We had my 40th party and had 16 guests for the first night, including a private chef. The property is so well equipped and very comfortable. Everything is thought aboRead moreut for a large group and is of excellent quality. The hot tub was extremely popular and we loved making pizzas together. Quirky, modern, comfortable. Hide

Reviewed by Lalage 16th August 2024

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Owners were lovely and responded positively to comments made. We were bowled over by the generosity of the welcome gifts - thank you very much! Alton Towers a big hit. Peak Wildlife Park excellent for younger ones. Great place for walks and cycle rides. The enormous conservatory was a real blessing and much enjoyed.

Reviewed by Susan 9th August 2024

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What a lovely place, a charming house but with all mod cons you might need. We stayed for a family reunion, the youngest being 14 months, the oldest 70, and the house catered for everybody. The hottub was a hit as was the pizza oven. The location is a great base for daytrips and within a 20minute drive radius we did some amazing hikes with beautifuRead morel views and stunning scenery. The hosts are lovely too, always happy to help or provide ideas. I'm sure we will be back at old beams. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 26th July 2024

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This property was beautiful, clean and well cared for. We spent a week there with my three sons and their families. 13 in all! There was plenty of space for us and the large conservatory was great for the children to play and for us all to come together to eat. The garden is huge and there is a cosy area with pizza oven, bbq , hot tub and seating. Read morePerfect for the adults in the evenings. We had a lovely holiday here and would definitely recommend. We would love to return. Hide

Reviewed by Rae 7th July 2024

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Great cottage nice bedrooms. Excellent large conservatory, ideal for our big family celebration. Very well equipped kitchen with 2 fridges & freezer, plus extra freezer & fridge in back boot room. All adults loved the hot tub A couple of points I wish I had known beforehand :- -that house is on fairly main road but luckily the traffic to the nearbyRead more quarry is throughout the day & did not disturb us through the night. -being an old house it has noisy floorboards causing baby sleep disturbance Hide

Reviewed by Sue 21st June 2024

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June 2024 We had a wonderful time and intend to re-book. Hosts were very attentive and it was a lovely welcome to receive the home made scones and prosecco. This was the best equipped kitchen we have come across. The dining room/table was ideal for the large number of our group and we spent some memorable times enjoying meals and games together. IdRead moreeally located between Leek and Ashbourne with cycle hire on the doorstep. Lots of good walks and pubs locally. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 14th June 2024

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Fantastic holiday in a lovely house which was very well equipped. Owners Gill and Jonathan were always at the end of the phone if we had a problem and would highly recommend this property. Hope to come back again

Reviewed by Hazel 24th May 2024

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If you like a quirky, interesting house with history then this is the property for you. Large garden, large house - plenty of room for everyone. Owners were very helpful and were always available if required. Welcome Pack was very much appreciated. The only disappointment was finding dog pooh on the grass when we were playing games with the childreRead moren exposing all to a potential health risk. Pet owners must take responsibility for cleaning up after their pets!! Hide

Reviewed by Vivienne 10th May 2024

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Owners very pleasant and helpfull a lovely place to stay

Reviewed by Martyn 26th April 2024

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Wonderful stay at Old Beams, many highlights but in particular we loved the dining room hall and the jacuzzi terrace area. The house proved a great base for our group and the owners Gill & Jonathan were helpful and attentive.

Reviewed by John 15th April 2024

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Reviewed by Karen 12th April 2024

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This was a lovely house for a friends weekend away. There were 11 of us who fit comfortably in this house without feeling on top of each other. The beds were comfortable and the house has bags of charm. The lovely housewarming gifts were appreciated and the hosts were on hand to address any questions. The text to contact the host was ideal! Who doeRead moresnt love a hot tub? Unfortunately it was windy the weekend we were there, but the placing of the tub will be a pure sun trap in the summer! Hide

Reviewed by Peter 29th March 2024

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Reviewed by Linda 8th March 2024

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Very nice accommodation. Nothing we would change great size rooms and great garden. Definitely go again.

Reviewed by Martin 23rd February 2024

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Stayed at Old Beams with good friends (13 in total, all in our 50's) for our annual long weekend away. Found the house spacious, very clean and comfortable and well appointed. The kitchen was probably the best equipped we have come across, and the large dining room (with underfloor heating) easily accommodates 14 at the table. There's a good pub wiRead morethin a 5 minute walk that provides good food, and there's easy access to the Manifold Track a bit further on. Would definitely recommend to others. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 16th February 2024

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100% loved it. All new bathrooms and lovely decor. Would recommend for your stay for a family gathering

Reviewed by Rose 9th February 2024

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Overall our holiday was lovely however a number of things were different to how they had been advertised, the double room in the loft is not big enough for 2 adults and the bathroom shower is unusable for anyone taller than 5ft10! The other bedrooms and en-suites were nice however we did have a problem with one of the showers on arrival, as it was Read morebroken. The garden is also not completely enclosed, and on arrival we were told that the neighbours have shared access, for their bins. Hide

Reviewed by Louise 22nd December 2023

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Reviewed by Christopher 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Paul 22nd September 2023

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Celebrated my 30th here and it's an absolutely amazing place that is great value for money. Bedrooms very well presented and the beds were really comfy. Great location with bikes to rent just 10 minutes away for those who like to explore but also the cottage has a lovely garden and hot tub if you wanted to stay in. The dining room was where we spenRead mored most of our time as it's beautifully decorated and a great space for hosting parties!! Hide

Reviewed by Bart 15th September 2023

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14 of us had a very enjoyable weekend at Old Beams. Value for money was excellent. Very comfortable, clean and well-equipped, and having a lovely spacious feel inside and out, its the ideal place for a large party to relax together. Hosts Gill & Jonathan were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Lianne 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Mary 1st September 2023

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Hot tub, barbecue and pizza oven were all great, as were the seating areas around the garden. We enjoyed breakfasts at the benches in the garden and evening meals in the patio area. The conservatory was great at night for family games around the table.

Reviewed by Jacquie 4th August 2023

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The photos on the website are really good, but it's not until you enter the property that you get a real feel for the place. It's a beautiful house, but also comfortable with a real homely feel. We were a family party of three generations (plus a dog) and every one of us loved our week and were sad to leave. The owners were extremely hospitable andRead more nothing was too much trouble. I could not recommend this highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Robin 21st July 2023

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A very well equipped, clean comfortable and spacious place to stay. Highly recommended ! Narrow staircases could be a problem for those with mobility problems

Reviewed by Gillian 14th July 2023

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We had an amazing golden wedding and birthday celebration. A selection of friends and family either stayed overnight or visited on different days. 1 friend took her first holiday in 5 years due to ill health and was relaxed and happy. There was enough room to spread out, but plenty of opportunities for chat and reminiscing .also plenty of local plaRead moreces to visit. Thank you Jonathan and Gillian for a holiday packed with happy memories. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 7th July 2023

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Old Beams is a lovely old well equipped house with a delightful secure garden. Lots of space inside and out for large groups to not feel on top of each other. Hot tub and pizza oven went down very well with younger members of the party. A great welcome from the thoughtful and caring owners who provided lots of advice and recommendations. The house Read moreis located on the southern edge of the National Park on an A road so a bit of road noise but on the other hand its easy to get to. Hide

Reviewed by Anita 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen 16th June 2023

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Great house, great area

Reviewed by Gemma 2nd June 2023

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We had such a wonderful time here. The owners were really friendly & welcoming, on hand but not intrusive. Really nice to be shown around and be able to ask questions. Decorated lovely, the beds are really comfortable & the kitchen is more equipped than some homes! Everything is high quality, with plenty of crockery & glasses. Its a good base for tRead morehe manifold trail & lots of walks within a short drive too. Recommend The Star at Cotton and Hettys Tea rooms. Would love to stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne 26th May 2023

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Gill & Jonathan were very welcoming, the 2 bottles of Prosecco & home made cake went down a treat. The property was beautiful, clean, well stocked & the location was perfect. The garden was an absolute joy to spend time in - which I did! The addition of the hot tub was also a bonus, very enjoyable. A perfect place for a large group to spend some quRead moreality time together. Alton towers was very close, the teenagers loved it. Plenty to do & see here. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Jessica 12th May 2023

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Overall a great house for our party of 14 and dogs. The hot tub and pizza oven were a great touch...and well used! Parking for all our cars was also great. The welcoming cake, fizzy and flowers were also a great touch. Thankyou for a super week

Reviewed by Marcin 28th April 2023

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Hosts very welcoming and efficient - we received homemade cake and bottles of bubbly, been shown the property and all its quirks. Building is beautiful with generous inside and outside spaces. Charmin rooms, very comfortable beds with feather filled duvets and pillows. Well equipped kitchen included everything we needed. Conservatory area with massRead moreive wooden table. Pizza oven kept in very good working condition. One of the best hot tubs!highly recommended for family and friends "home-from-home" Hide

Reviewed by CHRISTINE 19th April 2023

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A family group of eleven of us stayed here - ranging in ages from 27 to 72. Gill and Jonathan were the most helpful hosts. This place is amazing - very quirky, but with so much living space and excellent bedrooms. On several days we walked directly from the property - there are so many routes to choose from. The hot tub was well-used, particularly Read moreafter strenuous walking. We also enjoyed the pizza oven ... and the log fire for chilly evenings. There is lots to do in the local area. Hide

Reviewed by Ann 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Aimee 8th April 2023

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This house is amazing. Absolutely perfect. Had a family get together for a birthday. 14 of us and a dog. The house has so much room.All beds very comfortable and beautifully decorated. There has been so much thought snd love gone into the decor of this house. Gill and Jonathon were very welcoming and very helpful. Loads of equipment in kitchen.The Read moreconservatory is a bonus. Great for sitting around and playing games. Lovely cosy lounge with TV , Perfect location for all peak tourist spots Hide

Reviewed by Katrina 3rd April 2023

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Lovely attention to detail including freshly made cake, some bubbly and fresh flowers. Highly recommended For a family gathering as the social spaces are great for entertaining.

Reviewed by John 31st March 2023

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Such a lovely house and the owners were brilliant. Great communication and lovely show around when we got there. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Stephen 24th March 2023

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Nice cottage for family gatherings.

Reviewed by Pamela 13th March 2023

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Old Beams is a lovely place, well equipped and comfortable. Ideally located in an area where there is lots to do. Gill and Jonathan are very welcoming and helpful hosts. Would be very happy to stay here again.

Reviewed by Janice 3rd March 2023

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This property really accommodated our group of 6 couples, all rooms are ensuite. Lots of space, with a fantastic log burner in the dual lounge. The outside area is really good too, including lawned garden, patio and hot tub area.

Reviewed by Helen 30th December 2022

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The house was absolutely perfect for our group of 12 ranging from 4 to 49 (plus dog)! The friendly, helpful hosts met us there and showed us around. The house was fully equipped and beautifully presented. We stayed at New Year and it was still decorated for Christmas which added to the charm. We had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend OlRead mored Beams. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 28th October 2022

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Beautiful large cottage ideal for a celebration. Extremely well equipped and owners very helpful and approachable. We were welcomed with a cake and Prosecco, a fantastic way to start our stay. The location is beautiful with lots of walks near by. The local pubs arent the best for food but we didnt venture more than 1 mile.

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