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The Hay Barn

(Ref. 1126270)

New Mills, Derbyshire Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

What you’ll love

  • Off road parking
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

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28 Customer Reviews

  • "A really nice little cottage for two people."

    Lovely warm shower room. A little chilly downstairs but woodburner solves this. The only downside for us (not being young) was creeping downstairs in the night. Watch the stone step at the bottom of the stairs. A nice peaceful location despite being not far from a busy road. There are numerous lovely walks nearby including along the canal. Lovely wildflowers in Goytside meadows. We had beautiful weather. Please note there aren't many cash machines in New Mills but some takeaways only take cash! Handy location for visiting the wider area.

    Thank you for your lovely and detailed review! We’re glad you enjoyed the peaceful location, lovely walks, and the warm shower room. It’s great to hear the wood burner helped keep you cosy downstairs. We appreciate your helpful note about the stone step and the cash machine availability in New Mills—both very useful tips for future guests. We’re so pleased you had beautiful weather and enjoyed exploring the wider area. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ruth4.7★Apr 2025

  • "Very comfortable and cosy, excellent location with a selection of books for evenings or wet days although no board games."

    Internet provided is not secure and poor, so used phone as a hot-spot for streaming movies in the evenings. Kitchen adequately equipped for light meals, could do with a pizza cutter though! Bathroom great, shower incredible with lashings of hot water. Mind your head in the bedroom! If bedroom ceiling/window alcove was painted in a contrasting colour it would help to notice, as I some vision impairment. Lots of easy walking within reach. Would highly recommend:)

    Thank you for your detailed and kind review! We’re delighted to hear you found the cottage comfortable and enjoyed the excellent location with plenty of walking nearby. It’s great that you loved the shower and appreciated the selection of books. We really appreciate your helpful suggestions about the internet, board games, pizza cutter, and the bedroom alcove—these are all valuable points that we’ll look into to improve the stay for future guests. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we hope to welcome you back soon! ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen5.0★Mar 2025

  • "Please ignore previous review about the property only being dog tolerant."

    There is plenty of room to exercise your dog. It's a working marina so you should expect to put your dog on a lead. Also if you light the wood burner it's obvious the heat will rise to the mezzanine. We negated this by opening a window shortly before bed. The property is very well situated and is very well equipped. I didn't realise how lovely the Peak District is. There so many good walks from the cottage. New Mills is also served by 2 railway stations which gives you plenty of options.

    Thank you for your updated feedback. We’re glad to hear you enjoyed the spaciousness for your dog and appreciated the working Marina environment. Your tips about using a lead and managing the wood burner heat are very helpful for future guests. It’s wonderful that you discovered how lovely the Peak District is and enjoyed the great walks from the cottage. The convenient railway stations in New Mills certainly make exploring even easier! We appreciate your thoughtful comments and hope to welcome you back soon. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Philip5.0★Feb 2025

  • "This is a really nice cottage."

    Very well maintained & clean throughout with a great location on the canal for walks. Parking bay immediately outside is very helpful. The kitchen is fully equipped. The downstairs bathroom is a good size and is very warm with ample towels. Free Wi-Fi worked fine for us. The tv is modern with hdmi inputs for fire stick, dvd player etc if you want your own evening entertainment. As others have said, the mezzanine bedroom can get ridiculously hot & stuffy with the rising heat. The log fire was great and bags of logs can be bought at the marina office for approx £8. There is no enclosed space for the dog - it’s an open area with bench & bbq facilities. It’s also helpful that Torrside brewery is the building next door & has its own bottle shop to sample their lovely ales. It would be great to stay there in the summer months.

    Thank you for your detailed and positive review! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the cottage’s cleanliness, great canal-side location, and well-equipped kitchen. It’s great that the parking bay and warm downstairs bathroom added to your comfort. We appreciate your helpful tips about the mezzanine bedroom heat, the log fire, and the dog-friendly outdoor area. It’s also lovely to hear you enjoyed having Torrside Brewery so close by. We look forward to seeing you in the summer months. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★Dec 2024

  • "A scrupulously clean little cottage."

    The facilities are really good, with everything you should need. A peaceful setting, yet very walkable to all of the town's facilities, which were great. The check in and all service offered was excellent. Tip: upstairs gets very warm if you have the heating/fire on downstairs, so we opened the upstairs windows in order to be able to sleep. One thing: would benefit from some cushions/more comfy/cosy seating in the lounge.

    Thank you for your feedback. We're thrilled to hear you found the cottage scrupulously clean and well-equipped, and that you enjoyed the peaceful setting with easy access to the town's amenities. We're glad the check-in process and service met your expectations. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Helen4.7★Nov 2024

  • "The only real issue with the property is that it is more dog tolerable than dog friendly."

    There is nowhere to just let the dog out which was a bit of a pain having to take him out on the lead numerous times a day especially as it was -5 degrees during our stay. Also, as heat rises, with having the log burner on so much due the freezing weather, the upstairs mezzanine bedroom gets really hot. Not having an upstairs toilet a bit of a pain also. Nice little cottage and marina, probably lovely in the warmer summer months.

    Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the cottage and marina overall, and we appreciate you sharing the challenges you experienced. We understand how important it is for dog owners to have easy outdoor access, especially in cold weather, and we’re sorry this caused inconvenience during your stay. Thank you again for your valuable comments. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tony3.1★Nov 2024

  • "Nice little cottage for one or two."

    Good location - New Mills has a good arty vibe about it. Perfect for long canal and woodland walks. The wood burner is a treat. The only downside was the connectivity: Freeview TV is janky during bad weather, and the WiFi is not a secured network. I would (and quite probably will) book again.

    Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed the cottage’s cosy feel, great location, and the wood burner—perfect for those canal and woodland walks. We appreciate your feedback about the TV signal and the WiFi security, and we’re looking into ways to improve both for future stays ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dave4.7★Sep 2024

  • "We have previously stayed in ABC holiday cottages, which are near lovely canalside walks."

    This cottage was no exception and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

    Thank you for your feedback! We’re delighted to hear that this cottage lived up to your expectations and that you enjoyed the canal side walks once again. It’s always a pleasure to welcome returning guests, and we hope to see you back soon for another wonderful stay! ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★Sep 2024

  • "Excellent accommodation with easy access to town and countryside."

    Railway station nearby a bonus for exploring further afield.

    Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad you enjoyed the accommodation and found the easy access to both town and countryside convenient. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Perfect location for exploring the High Peak."

    Lovely to be able to walk directly from the site, plus close to good amenities and train/bus links. Clean, comfortable cottage with all the requirements to make our stay very enjoyable.

    Thank you for your wonderful review. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the perfect location for exploring the High Peak and appreciated the convenience of nearby amenities and transport links. It’s great to know the cottage was clean, comfortable, and well equipped for your stay. We’d love to welcome you back anytime! ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christine5.0★May 2024

  • "Great cottage and location."

    So many good places straight from the door to eat, drink and walk that we did not use the car once all week! Many thanks.

    Thank you for your kind feedback. We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the cottage and made the most of the fantastic local spots for eating, drinking, and walking—it's great that you didn’t need the car at all! We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0★May 2024

  • "Is was a lovely warm and quiet cottage overlooking the canal, perfect"

    Thank you for your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed the warm and peaceful setting overlooking the canal. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sue5.0★Apr 2024

  • "Such a lovely little bolthole, exactly as described."

    Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate your comments. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah4.7★Mar 2024

  • "A very warm and comfortable stay, well equipped and exceeded expectations."

    The adjacent parking helped with a a very nervous dog. Sue in the office was more than helpful.

    Thank you so much for your kind words. We're thrilled to hear that you had such a comfortable stay and that everything exceeded your expectations. We're especially glad the parking made things easier for your nervous pup—it's important to us that all guests, furry ones included, feel at ease. Sue will be delighted to hear your lovely feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon! ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Mar 2024

  • "Really comfortable and enjoyable stay in a fab property."

    Very clean and great holiday for two adults and two dogs.

    Thank you for your lovely review! We're so pleased to hear you had a comfortable and enjoyable stay. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0★Feb 2024

  • "A pleasant and comfy cottage in marina."

    Ideal for two and furry friend. All you can ever need is available. Warm and cosy at this time of year. We cannot fault. Thankyou.

    Thank you for your feedback. We are thrilled you enjoyed our comfy cottage at New Mills Marina. We hope to see you in the future. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Venetia5.0★Jan 2024

  • "Perfect location for what we wanted."

    Close to amenities, especially the station. Clean, very friendly staff in the Marina office and lots of fabulous countryside to explore.

    Thank you for your feedback. We're so pleased the location was just right for your needs and that you found everything clean and convenient. It’s great to hear our Marina staff made a positive impression, we’ll be sure to pass that on. We’re glad you got to enjoy the beautiful countryside and hope to welcome you back soon! ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Louise5.0★Jan 2024

  • "Fabulous property ideally situated for seeing the local area and walking and with the train stations only 2 and 10 mins away it gave us direct access to Buxton and Edale without needing the car."

    This is a small property and it states it's for 4 people. There's a double bed upstairs on the mezzanine floor and a sofa bed downstairs - think this would be very cosy for any period of time. However, it was just the 2 of us and our small dog so great. Well kitted out kitchen with everything you need. Laundry facilities next to the marina office for a small fee. Starter kit included for the fire and you can purchase more fuel and logs from the marina office. Few minor points. The first is that the lighting in the living / dining area is provided by lamps. Lovely and cosy, but restricted if you're doing jigsaws etc (as we were!). Secondly the upstairs area gets very hot so if you're like us and prefer to sleep in a cold room, we ended up throwing the windows wide open when we went to bed. And finally the Wi-Fi speed is adequate but limited. Didn't bother us at all but might others!! Would definitely recommend - we didn't want to come home!

    Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! We're so pleased to hear you enjoyed the property's location and found it ideal for exploring the local area without needing the car—Buxton and Edale are such lovely places to visit. It’s great to know the cottage worked well for you, your partner, and your dog, and that you found the kitchen well-equipped and the laundry facilities handy. We really appreciate your constructive comments too. We'll certainly look into ways to improve lighting in the living/dining area for guests doing activities like jigsaws, and we’ll pass on your notes about the Wi-Fi speed. We appreciate your feedback to help improve our service. ABC Holiday Cottages. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Matthew4.4★Dec 2023

  • "A lovely cottage in a beautiful and interesting area."

    The cottage was comfortable , clean and very well equipped. There was everything we needed and the added bonus of a welcome pack.

    Thank you so much for your lovely feedback! We're delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the cottage not only comfortable and clean, but also well equipped with everything you needed. It’s always great to know the welcome pack added a little extra touch to your visit. We hope to see you return soon. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lyn5.0★Dec 2023

  • "Window blind operable from inside?"

    Surface cleaner would be nice

    Thank you for your feedback to help improve our service. ABC Holiday Cottages. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alan3.4★Nov 2023

  • "Will definitely be going again"

    Thank you for your feedback, we look forward to welcoming you back to the Hay Barn in the future. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Lisa4.1★Oct 2023

  • "Superb little cottage- heating and hot water very good."

    Thanks

    Thank you for your feedback. We’re glad to hear the heating and hot water met your needs and that you enjoyed the cottage. We’d love to welcome you back in the future. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2023

  • "The Hay Barn was a lovely place to stay will definitely be bak soon"

    We look forward to your return to the Hay Barn. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen4.7★Sep 2023

  • "A beautiful little cottage, very comfy, clean and welcoming."

    Peaceful and calm location, excellent base for travelling around. Appreciated a little welcome pack with basic kitchen essentials, matches and sewing kit, really thoughtful! Will highly recommend to friends and hope to be back!

    Thank you for your feedback. We’re really happy you found the cottage comfy, clean, and in a peaceful spot to explore from. Glad the welcome pack came in handy. Thanks for recommending us, and we’d love to see you in the near future. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alicja4.7★Aug 2023

  • "Such a lovely stay, very helpful and friendly hosts, hopefully will return one day."

    Thanks for your feedback. We’re so happy you had a great stay and enjoyed the friendly vibes at the Marina. We look forward to welcoming you back to the Hay Barn. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jul 2023

  • "We were welcomed by a lovely lady at reception which was an excellent start to our stay."

    The accommodation was very clean and tidy and we had all that we needed. Thank you.

    Thank you very much for your kind feedback. We are pleased to hear that you received a warm welcome from our reception team and that the accommodation met your expectations in terms of cleanliness and amenities. It was a pleasure to host you, and we look forward to the opportunity to welcome you again in the future. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2023

  • "Lovely little property."

    Spotlessly clean and with everything we needed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Only observations would be that care needs to be taken in the mezzanine bedroom as the roof slant is very low and head space around one side of the bed is very limited. Also, it might be useful to have a lock on the bathroom door. It was absolutely fine for us but if 2 couples were staying it might be more awkward. Overall a lovely stay in a lovely spot.

    Thank you for your kind review and for taking the time to share your observations. We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay and found the property clean and well-equipped. We appreciate your helpful notes regarding the bedroom’s headspace and the bathroom door lock—guest feedback like yours helps us continually improve our service. We’re glad overall you had a lovely stay in a lovely spot and would be happy to welcome you back soon. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2023

  • "Had a lovely stay at the hay barn ."

    The accommodation and marina were spotless and very well maintained . A lovely location too with some great walks in New Mills and of course on the doorstep to the stunning Peak District .

    Thank you for your feedback. We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed your stay at the Hay Barn and found both the accommodation and Marina spotless and well maintained. It’s wonderful that you got to explore the beautiful walks in New Mills and the stunning Peak District nearby. ABC Holiday Cottages Property Owner

    Reviewed by John5.0★May 2023

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Summary

  • One mezzanine double bedroom
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Sofa bed
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Gas central heating
  • Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge with ice box
  • TV
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Designated parking for 1 car
  • Patio with table and chairs
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.3 miles, canal 30 yards
  • The Hay Barn can sleep up to 4 guests with the use of the sofa bed, please advise the owner if you would like to use the sofa bed.

Your home away from home

The Hay Barn is an inviting cottage set just paces from the canal within the New Mills Marina, Derbyshire.

Upon arrival you are greeted with a designated parking space for one car, but due to this central location in the town, you’ll hardly need the car all week!

Step into the open-plan living space and take over the kitchen, preparing a delicious meal before retreating to the sofa and spending some downtime beside the woodburning stove.

Freshen up in the ground-floor shower room before heading upstairs to the mezzanine bedroom.

To the outside is a small patio space housing a picnic bench, where you can enjoy your morning coffee before heading into the town centre.

Well-placed for accessing the delights of New Mills, Hayfield and the Peak District, The Hay Barn is a great escape for couples.

Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1126269, together sleeping up to 14 guests.

New Mills Marina Cottages

Set within a gated development in the New Mills Marina, just 30 yards from the canal, are these two delightful cottages. Perfect for couples and families, these New Mills cottages can accommodate a total of fourteen guests and their canine companions. Both holiday cottages come with open-plan living areas housing fully-fitted kitchens, traditional furnishings, woodburning stoves and dining areas. To the outside rest two private patio areas with picnic benches and there is off-road parking for one of the cottages. Within a moment’s stroll is the Torrside Brewery where you can sample a beer and cheese tasting evening, while across the canal lies the Swizzels Matlow Factory, a must visit for those sweet lovers! Take a break from the kitchen and dine at a local pub or restaurant; one recommendation is the fabulous A Tavola Gastronomia Siciliana. For attractions, you'll be spoilt for choice with The Torrs Riverside Park, New Mills Golf Club, a fishing club close by and the National Trust's impressive Lyme, a country estate featured in the Pride and Prejudice series! A short car journey will bring you to Buxton, where you’ll find the Buxton Opera House, Museum & Art Gallery, and the underground caves of Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park bursting with local heritage. Choose New Mills Marina Cottages for a refreshing retreat to Derbyshire.

Where you’ll be staying

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NEW MILLS

Hayfield 2.5 miles; Buxton 11 miles; Castleton 11.5 miles

New Mills is a small town situated on the borders of North West Derbyshire and Cheshire, forming part of the Derbyshire Peak District. Dating back to the 13th century, the late 20th century saw the Torrs Riverside Park (‘the park under the town’) come into being a place for recreation and relaxation, along with the New Mills Heritage Centre, opened to promote tourism in the area. The Torrs Millennium Walkway, a much-admired bridge, is set deep in the gorge and attracts many visitors, while Chapel en le Frith, the Capital of the Peaks, is only 5 miles away, boasting a cobbled market place and historic old stocks. Within easy driving distance is the delightful spa town of Buxton, famous not only for its therapeutic spring water, but also for its Pavillion Gardens and splendid Victorian Opera House, which boasts a variety of shows, attracting people from all over the world. Within easy driving distance are the Blue John show caves at Castleton and many stately homes such as Chatsworth House and Lyme Hall. You could even leave your car behind as there are direct rail links to Manchester, the Hope Valley and Sheffield. An ideal base for exploring the whole of the Peak District.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
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  • Last minute
  • Christmas
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