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Ref: 2243 Merman Farm    
TIDESWELL Buxton 9 miles. The village of Tideswell stands in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Famous for its fine church dedicated to St John the Baptist, known as "The Cathedral of the Peaks", the village is also noted for its well dressing and carnival wakes. There is excellent walking with rugged peaks to the north, gentle hills and dales to the south and Millers Dale just outside the village. Mam Tor and Castleton are only a few miles away and the popular spa town of Buxton is within a 15 minute drive. Tideswell has many fine country inns and excellent restaurants, a chemist, butchers, bakers and much more. The Property: Merman Farm A traditional, stone built former farmhouse in a quiet location, a few minutes walk from the centre of the village of Tideswell, one of the oldest settlements in the central Peak District. Fully restored by the owner, Merman Farm offers quality accommodation of real character and charm and seamlessly combines many original features with modern design and home comforts. There is a French oak kitchen with feature brick fireplace with built-in Aga, a spacious sitting room with woodburning stove and large flat screen TV, and a small patio area, ideal for sitting out. A spacious, enclosed garden is a short walk away, adjoining a one-acre paddock for dog walking, while the delights of Tideswell are close by. Enjoy excellent walking in the area or visit the nearby spa town of Buxton. A wonderful holiday location. Accommodation Five bedrooms: 1 x super kingsize double (zip/link - can be twin on request) with ensuite (shower, basin & WC), 1 x double with ensuite (shower, basin & WC), 1 x double, 1 x twin (2' 6'' wide singles) with ensuite (shower, basin & WC), 1 x family room with twin beds & pull out stacker bed. Bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin & WC. Ground floor shower, basin & WC (designed for washing dogs). Free standing kitchen with Aga & adjoining utility room and snug. Dining room (seats 10). Sitting room (seats 10) with woodburner. 2nd floor loft with velux window, games area & built-in washing machine. Amenities Full gas central heating, woodburning stove in sitting room. Gas fired Aga, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 4 x colour TVs with 42" flat screen TV in sitting room, video, DVD, CD. Fuel, power & initial supply of logs for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair on request. Off road parking for 5 cars. Lockable bike storage. Patio with furniture & BBQ, separate enclosed garden 25m from cottage, adjoining one-acre paddock for dog walking. 2 well behaved pets welcome. Sorry no smoking. Shops & pubs 4 mins walk. Note: The owner requires a £100 refundable Good Housekeeping bond. |
| Weekly Rental | |   | 2008 | 2009 | | Winter | £438 | £503 | | Low | £499 | £585 | | Mid | £552 | £639 | | High | £772 | £822 | | Peak | £962 | £1131 | | WSB | | | | Xmas | £1212 | £1531 | | NY | £1212 | £1531 | | Please remember to include our Booking fee: £29.50 per week or short break, plus optional Travel Insurance. |
| Features |  | Pet Welcome |  | Open Fire |  | Cot Available |  | High Chair Available |
| Previous Visitors' Comments | Superb Accomodation. Lovely decor, good furniture, lovely home. The adjoining paddock worked so well for the children playing and a running area for our 2 dogs.
Mr Griffiths, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Aug 2008 | Excellent accommodation and well equipped for 10 persons. Owners very welcoming and friendly. Good centre for walking as there are frequent bus services in all directions. Our serious walkers did not use cars- only bus passes!
Mr & Mrs Frost, Bedford, Bedfordshire
Jul 2008 | Excellent and well equipped kitchen. Comfortable and homely with excellent bedrooms and bathrooms.
Miss Jones, Leeds, West Yorkshire
Jun 2008 | The house was very clean, tidy and had everything we needed. The couple who own the property were very friendly and provided us with a moses basket and baby bath which was very handy.
Mrs Glynn, Stockport, Greater Manchester
Jun 2008 | Great property in an excellent location with lots of facilities, walks and places of interest all in close proximity.
Mr Mcleod, Stirling, Stirlingshire
May 2008 | The cottage was superbly fitted out in every respect. The owners where most welcoming and helpful and had provided flowers, milk and a bottle of wine, greatly appreciated.
Mrs Eade, Halesworth, Suffolk
May 2008 | The owners of the property were particularly helpful and friendly. Excellent!
Mr Hind, Scunthorpe, Lincolnshire
Apr 2008 | A very enjoyable holiday in very pleasant accommodation. The standard of the interior and the amenities was very very good.
Mrs Goodenough, Sutton,
Apr 2008 | We have had a great week. The cottage was very comfortable and extremely well equipped, I've never seen so many saucepans in one kitchen before. Many thanks for the wine, flowers and Easter Eggs, they were extremely well received.
Mr Eddowes, Hertford, Hertfordshire
Mar 2008 | Very comfortable cottage. Excellently provided for. We would recommend to friends.
Mrs Connechen, Dumfries, Dumfries and Galloway
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