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The Old Barn At Carsington

Carsington, Peak District
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Stunning converted detached barn near Carsington Water and the Peak District
  • Sole holiday cottage situated on a rural working farm, with gorgeous countryside views
  • Enjoy a wildflower meadow, small orchard and grazing livestock on the farm
Property code: 82144

Enjoy a peaceful stay in this barn which has been lovingly converted in 2021 to provide couples and friends a want for nothing escape. Bring your walking boots and your bike and head off exploring the hills.

This charming barn conversion, just outside the Peak District National Park, sleeps two guests, making it an idyllic romantic bolthole. As expected, you’ll have an exceptional selection of walking routes at your fingertips, including waterside strolls at Carsington Water (1 mile) and picturesque hikes along the Tissington Trail (5 miles). The attractive village of Brassington is just 1 mile away and boasts two delightful village inns.

 

The pretty barn conversion is located on the owner’s working farm and has been impeccably restored to retain the property’s character and charm. The traditional stone flooring adds a sense of style to the living areas, coupled with carefully chosen soft furnishings and accessories. Underfloor heating is a welcome addition on chilly evenings. After a good night’s sleep in the super-king-size bedroom, enjoy a hearty breakfast at the farmhouse-style dining table in the bright and airy dining area. Outside, there’s a spacious garden with far-reaching countryside views. Dine alfresco whilst watching the sun set and the cattle grazing in the nearby fields.

 

Carsington Water is a haven for outdoor enthusiasts. Whether you enjoy walking, cycling, sailing, canoeing or paddleboarding, you’ll find it all at this stunning reservoir. The traffic-free Tissington Trail follows a former railway line and is a wonderful place for cycling, as it’s relatively flat. Join it in Tissington and follow it all the way to Ashbourne, a pretty market town with cobbled streets and many independent shops and eateries. Spend a relaxing afternoon pottering around Chatsworth House (14.5 miles), on the banks of the River Derwent. The spectacular house has over 30 rooms to explore, as well as 105 acres of magnificent gardens, sweeping parkland and a vast network of walking trails. There’s also an elegant cafe serving traditional afternoon tea.

  • 1 bedroom - super-king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a twin upon request)
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and gas hob, fridge, microwave and washing machine
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Garden with large patio and seating
  • Shop 3 miles and pub under 0.25 miles
  • Secure bike storage
  • Regret no children or babies
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. 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 39 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Jane 15th March 2024

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First time in the old barn owners were most welcomeing was set in fantastic location was well equipped with all you needed to enjoy your break cant wait to return new year

Reviewed by Sylvia 22nd December 2023

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Delightful barn/cottage. The owners are lovely. We hope to return in the summer.

Reviewed by Michael 17th November 2023

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Lovely cottage. Really well presented, well equipped and beautifully clean. Great location for a couple of days in the Peak District.

Reviewed by Nick 3rd November 2023

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Lovely clean, well appointed property for two in a convenient location. Our second stay and I am sure that we will be back

Reviewed by Nicholas 6th October 2023

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The Barn is a wonderful, well equipped and maintained 'cottage' in a great location. The welcome, the views and the amenities were all outstanding.

Reviewed by Ray 22nd September 2023

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A very well equipped, spacious and comfortable cottage. Every aspect was catered for to a high quality. Views exceptional with picturesque sunsets.

Reviewed by Neville 15th September 2023

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Beautiful cottage with stunning view. Immaculatly clean and very well equiped. Perfect location for exploring the Peak District.

Reviewed by Dorothy 1st September 2023

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Clean , comfortable, well equipped cottage in a lovely location . Would defiantly recommend.

Reviewed by Colin 18th August 2023

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This cottage is wonderful and situated in a beautiful location. There are towns and amenities a short drive away so If your looking for quietness and somewhere to simply chill out this is the place.

Reviewed by Michael 11th August 2023

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Reviewed by Neil 4th August 2023

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The Old Barn was set in a great location with views over rolling countryside allowing us to sit outside in the evening in the lovely garden and watch the sun go down. The barn was very well appointed and exceptionally comfortable. Everything has been considered for the comfort of guests. All appliances and fitments are of a high quality making it aRead more pleasure to spend time there. Our host even thought to provide milk and a few other essentials. A wonderful holiday, we will return. Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 28th July 2023

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The Old Barn was in the perfect location to explore Derbyshire. It was so peaceful and quiet and had everything we needed and was spotless too!

Reviewed by ANDREW 22nd July 2023

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Bliss. Single detached cottage on a small working farm. Only sounds are the cows, pigs and distant sheep going about their business. Very new and comfortable cottage with lots of space, a lovely garden with cows grazing over the wall and lots of privacy. We will be very happy to return.

Reviewed by Philip 16th July 2023

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Wonderful cottage. Spacious, comfortable, everything I needed. Loved having the cows as my neighbours and the stunning views. Had a fantastic few days there and was sad to leave

Reviewed by Jayne 7th July 2023

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The cottage was fantastic,the views from the property are truly outstanding,the photographs do not do justice to the views. The property is very spacious,very well equipped very clean and extremely comfortable. The cottage is well placed for traveling around the Peak District

Reviewed by Julie 23rd June 2023

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10/10! We would highly recommend staying at The Old Barn At Carsington. The cottage was absolutely spotless. Such a welcoming, comfortable place to stay. Exceeded all of our expectations You will not be disappointed if you stay here. The views are fabulous too!

Reviewed by Derick 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Chris 19th May 2023

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A very spacious, comfortable and well-equipped cottage in a very peaceful location, with fabulous views. Handy for many excursions, including Carsington Water, Tissington, Haddon Hall, Melbourne Hall (with the bonus of an excellent wine shop), Chatsworth, Crich and others.

Reviewed by Mariken 21st April 2023

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A warm and spacious house, close to the owners but with all the privacy you would like. Really quiet but not far from all different amenities

Reviewed by Martin 14th April 2023

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None, fantastic place and very comfortable, cannot fault it.

Reviewed by Michael 24th March 2023

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This is a excellent cottage for two ! Really everything we needed was there. Nice warm, and Netflix on the television was a bonus. Good location for visiting Derbyshire. Michael and Nadine, Belgium

Reviewed by Nick 18th November 2022

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An excellent, clean cottage in great location with hospitable but non intrusive hosts

Reviewed by Trevor 4th November 2022

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Yet another wonderful break at The Old Barn at Carsington. As always, it was spotless, with everything we needed, plus lovely goodies from Anne and David to welcome us. The location is within easy driving distance of lots of the main attractions in the Peaks, such as Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Carsington Water, Hope Valley, Ashbourne and more.

Reviewed by Hazel 29th October 2022

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Very comfortable and well-equipped accommodation in a superb location, with lovely views and everything finished to a very high standard. Anne was really welcoming and friendly, an excellent hostess.

Reviewed by Veronica 23rd September 2022

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Reviewed by Sandra 16th September 2022

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Very clean and comfortable converted barn. So relaxing and peaceful

Reviewed by Bernard 9th September 2022

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Reviewed by Christine 26th August 2022

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What a fabulous 2 weeks we have just had at The Old Barn. It was a joy to come back to after a day out exploring local villages and walks. The Old Barn catered for all our needs and the views were stunning and so peaceful. Thanks again Anne and David for making our stay perfect.

Reviewed by Helen 19th August 2022

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This was a perfect place to stay for a peaceful holiday. A beautifully appointed, private and very well equipped cottage, and so spacious for two people. The owners were friendly and helpful. Beautiful countryside on the doorstep to explore and lots of places to visit without needing to travel far. We really didn't want to leave!

Reviewed by Graham 12th August 2022

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Reviewed by Debbie 5th August 2022

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Very clean, well equipped and comfortable cottage with fabulous views and a warm welcome form the owners Great location for exploring Derbyshire

Reviewed by Stephen 22nd July 2022

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Superbly finished, with careful thought to visitors needs, including a welcome cake! Very considerate approachable owner. Really scores for quiet location, clean air, no light or sound pollution, the sound of silence was wonderful. Excellent recommendations for activities, and local eateries. What's not to like?

Reviewed by Helen 15th July 2022

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Reviewed by Jane 1st July 2022

A really lovely place to stay. The cottage was exceptionally clean, comfortable and well-equipped. The setting was wonderful- great views over the garden and hills beyond. Plenty of walks, cycle trails and places of interest within a 30 minute drive. We managed to walk to the local pub in Brassington a couple of times - care needed on the road as tRead morehere are no footpaths. Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 24th June 2022

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The cottage was clean and had everything we needed. Good location for Carsington water. Lovely area for walking and close to off-road bike trails.

Reviewed by Yvonne 10th June 2022

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Lovely cottage, lovely views, peaceful. Comfortable and well-equipped. Carsington Reservoir nearby has restaurant and cafe. Lovely walks. Plenty to see and do in the area.

Reviewed by Roger 20th May 2022

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Lovely stay at The Old Barn so comfortable and well equipped. Warm welcome from the owners who made our stay worthwhile. Plenty to see out and about with spectacular views, even if you wish to stay at home in The Old Barn. Would visit again.

Reviewed by Margaret 13th May 2022

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Lovely barn so comfy and clean. Amazing bath and shower and plenty of hot water. Cake, biscuits, coffee and milk left for us. Perfect! The garden and patio are beautiful the pictures dont do it justice! So peaceful for a fam, you hardly hear a thing. Wonderful place to stay and relax but plenty to do if you want to explore. Just missed a calf beingRead more born by five minutes! Would love to return we loved it! Hide

Reviewed by Patricia 29th April 2022

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Fantastic place photos dont do it justice. Very spacious and relaxing, comfy bed and bright bathroom. Well equipped through out with high spec appliances. Beautiful patio to the rear for bbq or watching the sunset with a glass of wine. Lovely friendly owners who were very helpful with places of interest to visit or walk. Hopefully returning soon.

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