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New Elms Farmhouse

(Ref. 1169994)

Melbourne, Derbyshire, Derbyshire Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • everything (10)
  • recommend (9)
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16 Customer Reviews

  • "Absolutely beautiful farmhouse in a stunning location!"

    The property was spotlessly clean and finished to a very high spec. Perfect for a relaxing getaway, with wonderful dog walks right from the doorstep. We couldn’t have asked for more – highly recommended!

    Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0Oct 2025

  • "Great place for a 3 generation family holiday."

    The house is perfect, clean and spacious it's exactly as described in the details and has everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The welcome basket was much appreciated especially since I'd forgotten to pack ground coffee! Ali is a lovely, friendly host, proactive and very responsive, she gave us plenty of suggestions for places to visit to suit our party. The local, child friendly,pub is within easy walking distance and the cycle way proved a great favourite with the youngsters. Lots of NT locations to visit nearby too. Can't praise New Elms Farmhouse enough, we'd not hesitate to try and book it again if we're planning another visit to this beautiful area.

    This is such heartwarming feedback, thank you very much. We have loved hosting your gorgeous family and have been SO impressed with the distance the boys have cycled! Despite the changeable weather you guys and gals have made the most of the area and we are thrilled that you’ve had a super week with us. Take care and hope to see you again. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0Oct 2025

  • "We’ve just returned from New Elms Farmhouse after a week of celebrations for my special birthday."

    I couldn’t have asked for any more. The house is wonderful, warm, has the most amazing views and fantastic hot tub. Everything in the house is to a high standard and so comfortable. Ali the owner lives next door with her family and is so lovely, she couldn’t do enough to make us all feel welcome and anything we needed was sorted, I even had some lovely flowers and chocolates left for my birthday, thank you so much. We had brilliant weather and enjoyed sitting in garden, having birthday bbq’s and watching the little horses mooch around the field, so relaxing. We visited Bluebells farm with the grandchildren which was close by and would highly recommend. Just want to say thank you and will hopefully visit again in the future. X

    Donna, thank you so so much for leaving this review. It was an absolute privilege and pleasure to host your gorgeous family for such a special occasion. We could see how relaxed and happy everyone was and loved the birthday decorations! Take care and we’d love to welcome you back one day x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Donna5.0Sep 2025

  • "We have stayed in many holiday cottages, and this is certainly the best and the best by a good margin."

    The cottage is spacious, spotless, and beautifully furnished. The setting is spectacular, the garden with hot tub and the grounds and paddock are a delight. We enjoyed meeting the animals and looking out every day over such lovely countryside. Ali was the perfect host, attentive without intruding and her welcome gift basket was much appreciated. Thank you Ali for a perfect stay.

    Thank you for being perfect guests! We absolutely loved having you here, hearing about all your day trips, eating Bakewell pudding and sharing our animals. We’re absolutely delighted with your feedback and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christine5.0Sep 2025

  • "A week of total relaxation."

    So comfortable. And our host Ali ? Well. If we’d have asked her to tuck us up in bed and sing us a lullaby, she would have!

    This is such a lovely review and I really cherish your kind words. We’ve absolutely loved having you fun guys and gals here. ✨ Property Owner

    Reviewed by Richard5.0Aug 2025

  • "We had a lovely break, the views from patio and hot tub area was great."

    The area is still under improvement so small children and pets require supervision but we had no issue with this. The children loved meeting the horses and the owners were accommodating when we had an query. They live next door but never intruded and we're there to help if needed. We had all we needed and the area had lots for the children and dogs to keep us all happy. The farmhouse was beautiful and we would stay again which says everything.

    Thank you very much for your feedback Alan, we’re thrilled you and your beautiful family had such a lovely stay with us. We’d just like to take this opportunity to reassure people that the large outdoor areas designated to the Farmhouse are complete and very well established. The area we are flagging at the moment (when we have no guests and maintenance days) is within our grounds and separate to the Farmhouse. We may choose to open this up to guests in the future. Thanks again and we wish your daughter all the best with the new baby. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Alan4.0Aug 2025

  • "Everything about our stay here was perfect."

    The property is spotless, roomy, beautiful and has everything you need. The views spectacular. Hot tub … obviously a winner! Only a 20 minute walk to Melbourne. Ali is an absolutely perfect ‘hostess’. Provided us with excellent advice on local restaurants and places to go. Meeting Seren, Aria and Layla an added bonus ❤️ We had the best family holiday to suit all ages and I absolutely recommend staying here …. We had the most amazing stay.

    Wow! What a fantastic review! Thank you so so much for this feedback. We absolutely loved hosting your beautiful family and providing you with the space to make lasting memories. It was lovely to get to know you all and we wish the boys all the very best with their next steps. Take care Property Owner

    Reviewed by Rebecca5.0Aug 2025

  • "We had a lovely stay at this property and the host was very welcoming and couldn't do enough to make our stay enjoyable."

    The property was immaculate and we'll be visiting again in the future. Thoroughly recommended.

    Thank you very very much for such a lovely review. We absolutely loved hosting you and your family and look forward to seeing you all again in the future ✨ Property Owner

    Reviewed by Steve5.0Aug 2025

  • "What an incredible property."

    Immaculately clean, fitted out to the highest quality. Equipped with everything you could need, and views to die for! The hosts were absolutely lovely, leaving a card & balloon when they discovered we were there for our son’s 21st. Would totally recommend, and will definitely return. Thank you for an amazing stay!

    Thank you so much Maria, we absolutely loved hosting your gorgeous family for such a special birthday celebration. Really appreciate your kind words and also the birthday cake you shared with us ✨ Property Owner

    Reviewed by Maria5.0Aug 2025

  • "We loved our stay in this amazing property."

    It was comfortable and had beautiful views of the countryside. The garden and hot tub were a real bonus as we the hosts who went out of their way to make us feel comfortable, welcome and ensure that we had everything that we needed. The kids even got to meet their animals which was a highlight for them. We would definitely recommend this property.

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for such a wonderful review! We absolutely loved having you here and the children were so respectful with our animals, a real credit to you. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tom5.0Jul 2025

  • "5 Stars – Perfect Girly Getaway!"

    We had the most amazing stay at this beautiful cottage for a girly getaway with two kids, and it couldn’t have been more perfect. From the moment we arrived, everything felt so cozy and welcoming. The cottage was spotless, stylish, and had everything we needed to relax and enjoy ourselves. A special mention has to go to Alison, who was absolutely lovely! She made us feel right at home and even took the time to let us and the kids visit her horses – such a thoughtful and memorable touch that made our stay even more special. It was the ideal mix of peaceful countryside vibes and quality time with the girls (and some much-needed fresh air for the little ones too!). We honestly didn’t want to leave and are already planning our next visit. Highly recommend!

    Hi girls! Thank you SO much for your kind words about the Farmhouse and about me - I’m blushing! You were an absolute pleasure to have here and the little ones were so well behaved my hubby didn’t even realise you had them! A real credit to you. Take care and enjoy the lead up to the big day next month x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sadia5.0Jul 2025

  • "Hi I went For A Break To Celebrate My Birthday And Also Have Some Peace And Relaxation As I Care For My Elderly Mother Who Has Dementia My Mother Also Came With Us Amd My Partner And Two Teenage Boys ."

    Firstly On Arrival We Were Greated warmly By The Host who Explained Everything we Needed to Know About How To Settle In .The Farm Itself Has Picturesque Views That Instantly Brings You To A Level Off Calmness .The Farm Is Amazing And The Photos Dosent Do It Justice Only Because You Need to see It With Your Own Eyes . During The Short stay We Felt at Ease Through Out Left To Relax As We Wished But Had The Excellent Owners Help If We Needed Anything At All They Were Approachable And Helpfull and Caring was Brilliant With My Mother Also And Reconised That Mum Was Forget-full With Who They Were Thankyou Both Felt Very At Ease Straight Away .The Farm Has Everything You Would Need And More Clean And Fresh outside Area Amazing Lots Off Little Places To Have Alone Time . Please If Anyone Gets The Chance to Experience A Hoilday Or Short Break Jump At The Opportunity To Stay Here Thankyou Soooo Much And We Will Be Back As We all Enjoyed It So Much Keep Up The Good work Proberly The Best Place I’ve Stayed In This Country It’s a Credit To You Regards Paddy and Family X

    Oh Paddy, I have happy tears reading your review. Thank you SO much for such an open and honest account of your time with us. We absolutely loved hosting you and your lovely family for such a special birthday and some very well deserved R&R. Take good care and we really look forward to welcoming you back ✨ Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patrick5.0Jul 2025

  • "We had a wonderful time staying at this property, and the layout and ground were perfect for the families staying."

    Gorgeous views and well kitted out, with lots of space for little ones! Communication from the owners was second to none, with lots of recommendations to share - would definitely recommend!

    Dear Emma, thank you SO much for your wonderful review. We have absolutely loved being able to host such a gorgeous group of friends and their beautiful children ✨ Property Owner

    Reviewed by Emma5.0Jul 2025

  • "Amazing stay for a group of friends 40th birthdays."

    Beautiful house in beautiful surroundings. Everything we needed and more, so much space yet still felt intimate. Our host was fantastic and made us feel so welcome. Thoroughly recommend and we definitely look to return again next year. Thanks you :)

    Gemma it makes me so happy to read your review. Thank you for being wonderful guests and it was an absolute pleasure to host such a special weekend for you all Property Owner

    Reviewed by Gemma5.0Jul 2025

  • "The Elms was first class, everything was catered for, could not of asked for anything more as it was all thought of."

    The welcome basket was fantastic, as were the gifts and birthday banners for my sister. The views and grounds were stunning, Ali and her family made us feel so welcome. This is a truly magical place to relax unwind and be in the moment. Can’t recommend it enough, we have already booked for longer next time.

    Dear Sally, thank you SO so much for your amazing review! We have absolutely loved having you all here. Can’t wait to see you next year and to see how much Reggie and Albie have grown! Take care ⭐️ Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sally5.0Jul 2025

  • "The cottage is absolutely beautiful."

    It has stunning grounds and scenery, we spent the evenings enjoying the gardens, barbecuing and relaxing in the hot tub. The cottage was immaculately clean, lovely white bedding and towels, really comfortable beds that ensured we all slept really well. We were there with grandparents, adult children and grandchildren, everyone had an amazing time. The location is ideal, lovely walks, plenty of sight seeing and 35 minutes drive to Alton towers ! It's a place to go to all year round, in the winter I can imagine sitting in front of the log burner admiring the amazing skylines with a mulled wine ! The hosts were so welcoming and were happy to let the children visit the horses at feeding time. We cannot recommend this enough, it was a pleasure to stay there !

    Wow! What an incredible review! We are SO so happy that we could provide you with a stunning and comfortable setting to enjoy some quality, family time together. You guys were absolutely amazing guests and the children are a credit to you. We loved having you here and hope to see you again in the future. Best wishes The Staley Family Property Owner

    Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0Jun 2025

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Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with TV and en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with integrated TV, 1 x double, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with freestanding stone bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Charming entrance hall with bespoke wooden spiral staircase and feature lighting
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Utility
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Grand oak summer room
  • Gas central heating with underfloor heating downstairs
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer, kettle, toaster
  • Smart TV, TV, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Gated private courtyard allocated parking for up to 3 vehicles
  • Step outside into the established garden with uninterrupted, panoramic views of grazing horses and an abundance of wildlife
  • A meet and greet with the horses can be arranged by contacting the owner direct
  • Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue and hot tub
  • A top of the range, Canadian Hydropool, with 42 therapeutic jets and aurora lighting
  • This south facing property boasts spectacular sunrises and sunsets
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome - Please ensure any pets attending are communicated to Sykes or the property owner
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.3 miles
  • Note: There is a big step down to the dining table in the kitchen/diner, please take care
  • Note: Note: Steps down to lawn in garden
  • Note: As this property consists of different levels, we do recommend contacting Sykes prior to booking if you have any mobility concerns
  • Note: The cycle path and canal trails are just a five-minute walk from the property

The property

New Elms Farmhouse is a marvellous detached Grade II listed holiday home situated in the charming town of Melbourne, Derbyshire.

With off-road parking and a warm welcome for two well-behaved pets, this fantastic abode is perfect for families or friends seeking a serene countryside escape.

Head inside your new home away from home, where a spacious kitchen/diner awaits, fully equipped to handle everything from quick breakfasts to hearty evening feasts.

Just next door, a useful utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer makes longer stays a breeze.

The wonderful sitting room provides a welcoming retreat, complete with a Smart TV and the warm glow of a woodburning stove, the perfect spot to put your feet up after a day of exploring.

Flooded with natural light, the grand oak summer room offers a charming setting for memorable meals, with views stretching out over the garden.

Step outside, and you’ll find a true haven for outdoor living.

Fire up the barbecue for an al-fresco feast, stretch out on the lawn with a good book, or sink into the hot tub as the evening sky darkens, whether it's a crisp winter night or a balmy summer’s evening, there’s no better way to unwind.

The ground floor also hosts a pleasant king-size bedroom with an integrated TV, ideal for those who prefer fewer stairs, and a convenient cloakroom to cater to your needs.

Venture upstairs to discover three further bedrooms; a super-king-size with a TV and an elegant en-suite for that extra touch of privacy, a double, and a twin which is ideal for any younger guests or even friends sharing.

Finally, there is a family bathroom where you can unload the stresses of the day with a hot soak in the bath or a steamy rinse under the shower.

Minutes away from your abode, venture to the thrilling Donington Park Circuit for a day of exhilarating motor-sport, or embrace tranquillity and natural beauty as you explore the treasures of the National Trust's Calke Abbey.

Aviation enthusiasts will delight in an afternoon spent at East Midlands Aeropark, where historic aircraft and engaging exhibitions promise an insightful experience.

Revert to the calmness of the outdoors at the stunning Melbourne Hall Gardens, renowned for their serene woodland walks and colourful displays.

Fulfil your adventure by exploring Swarkestone Causeway and its local legends, or opt for an invigorating hike around the scenic trails at Staunton Harold Reservoir.

So whether it's thrilling action or tranquil inspiration you seek, New Elms Farmhouse serves as the quintessential base for a diverse and memorable Derbyshire holiday.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

Where you’ll be staying

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MELBOURNE, DERBYSHIRE

Derby 8 miles.

Melbourne is a small Georgian market town in a delightful part of South Derbyshire on the edge of The National Forest. It is about 8 miles south of Derby and 2 miles from the River Trent. It contains a good range of shops, pubs and restaurants. The village is also home to The church of St Michael with St Mary which is on the site of a much earlier Anglo Saxon building, and is regarded as one of the finest Norman Parish Churches in the country. It is 8 miles north of Swadlincote. There is much to enjoy in the village, including a lovely relaxing walk through rolling South Derbyshire countryside, starting from Melbourne’s medieval market place. Two of the county’s gems, Melbourne Hall and the Parish Church of St Michael’s, are passed in the early part of your stroll. Make the most of this attractive location all year round.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas