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

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Exterior
Property grounds
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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Longnor, Buxton
  • Place, Pavilion Gardens
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, Buxton Opera House
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Place, The Crescent
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪47 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.
During your stay at this cottage, you'll be close to Lud's Church. You'll find features such as laundry facilities. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Amenities include laundry facilities and a car charging station
  • 6 minutes by car from Peak District National Park and 9 minutes from Foxlowe Arts Centre
As a guest of Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly, you'll find barbecue grills, a garden, and laundry facilities. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Buxton cottage is smoke free.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 25 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 (weight limit: 55 lb per pet)
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David C., Wareham UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location, to base your holiday from. Pet friendly with walks on your doorstep and more a short journey away. The owners are a lovely, friendly couple, helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peak district break

Good location for exploring the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S., Rushden

Liked: Cleanliness

Buxton getaway.

Fantastic location. Easy access to Leek and all areas surrounding. Fantastic place and already looking to book to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Views? Wow

The Property is situated perfectly in the peaks with amazing panoramic views. You are surrounded by peaks, big skies & wildlife as well as the permanent residence on the Farm, horses, sheep (shout out to Jack the Ram, friendliest sheep I have met) & chickens. Inside the cottage is cosy, well equipped & clean. Beds are comfy, 2 bathrooms always a bonus & it's quiet. We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay

We booked anlast minute 2 night break for ourselves and our 8 and 5 year old. The cottage was perfect, had everything we needed and was in a beautiful location. The children loved seeing the animals around the house. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Stunning views, beautiful property

A lovely property, well appointed and plenty of space for 4 adults.Stunning views and a very pleasant outside seating area.We have been very lucky with an incredibly warm Spring stay, however even in the coldest weather you wont be chilly inside.The bed is the most comfortable ive ever slept in in a holiday rental, petfect for a wonderful nights sleep after hiking through the peaks.Great hosts, unobtrusive but nearby should you need them.WIFI and 4G is patchy, what a wonderful week to not be tied to devices, and get out and explore all this area has to offerI 100% woukd recommend this gem
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

S S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nuce weekend !

Vottage was clean and well equipped. Views were stunning ! Generally a good weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sorrell M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend away

Quite location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Darren G.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

anwen C.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Jan E.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

8/10 Good

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness

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

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

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect Break

Had the most amazing 2 nights at Snipe Cottage, Jo was there the moment we arrived to show us around. Location was perfect, tucked away on a country lane with spectacular views. Cottage had everything you could need, games, books, everything for cooking a family meal, dishwasher and a washer dryer which came in really handy after muddy walks, there is a clothes airer and the underfloor heating certainly helped in drying boots off in the boot room! Jo herself was such a lovely host, she gave lots of time to my daughter who is horse obsessed, telling her about each of the horses on the livery and allowing her to feed a carrot or two! She also recommended the most amazing pet friendly pub which is no more than 10 minutes away, The Lazy Trout is a must visit, food was beautiful and they even had a pup menu! The cottage was central for lots of exploring, Bakewell is a nice town to walk around and Chee Dale Stepping Stones is a fantastic walk, however at the moment the riverbanks are deep mud for at least 2 miles of the walk, therefore only go if you have the right footwear...and maybe a change of clothes in the car, lots of people had fallen into the mud! Will definitely be back as this flying visit was not enough time in the most beautiful of places! Thank you again Jo!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024