Dragon Hill Barn

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

28 Customer Review(s)

“Dragon Hill Barn was home from home!”

Everything you would need at home was provided....just take selves, clothes & food! You have the benefits of delicious food provided at The Miners Arms, just yards up the hill from from door. Lovely log fire , with logs stacked out side. Lovely countryside all around, pretty towns within easy reach. Recommended if you are into walking!

Everything you would need at home was provided....just take selves, clothes & food! You have the benefits of delicious food provided at The Miners Arms, just yards up the hill from from door. Lovely log fire , with logs stacked out side. Lovely countryside all around, pretty towns within easy reach. Recommended if you are into walking!

- Mrs Clayton, December 2019
“Wonderfully converted property.”

Although can be a bit cool downstairs as storage heaters not great, an excellent log burner kept the property warm. Excellent location; walked around Carsington Water which is less than 2 miles away. Also two good village pubs; we ate at both.

- Mr Plant, November 2019

Thank you for staying at Dragon Hill Barn Mr Plant and thank you for your feedback. We have just (Jan 2020) upgraded the heating system so that it's comfortably cosy with or without the log burner. Sykes owner relations
“Had a fantastic 4 day’s at Dragon Hill barn.”

The barn had everything we needed it was warm, cosy and spotlessly clean would definitely come back.

- Mr Graham, October 2019
“Lovely property, in peaceful village not far from Matlock and close to Derby.”

Finished to a high spec and would happily book again if returning to the area.

- Mr Warren, October 2019
“Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Woche im Dragen Hill Barn.”

Das Haus ist sehr schön, geschmackvoll eingerichtet, entspricht der Beschreibung und wurde noch übertroffen. War mit allen Facilitys großzügig bestückt. Der Kontakt war freundlich und zuvorkommend. Ein idealer Ausgangspunkt für herrliche Wanderungen im Peak Distrikt.

- Mrs Kern, August 2019
“Fabulous barn ,lovely location very easy to book would definitely go to Dragon Hill Barn again and use Sykes cottages .”

- Mrs Miller, July 2019
“It's an exceptional cottage: very clean, neat, with attention to every detail and all the facilities you can think of, charming sitting area in the back garden with lovely plant pots around you.”

The cottage is situated in a beautiful village, very easy to find and access and easy to park. There are some lovely walks close by. Very helpful owners.

- Mrs Hollands, July 2019
“Great little cottage, friendly owners - would recommend without hesitation.”

- Mr Clarke, June 2019
“Very comfortable and well stocked cottage.”

Owner was very helpful and accessible at all times. Would recommend.

- Mr Blendell, June 2019
“Beautifully restored barn, immaculate, very comfortable, and extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

The very pleasant owner contacted us on arrival to ensure we had arrived safely. Brassington is a very pretty village, quiet, and conveniently situated for exploring all the many attractions of The Peak District. We ate twice in The Miners Arms pub up the road, and thoroughly enjoyed the food (great steaks), and the ambience and the friendly welcoming staff. We would have no hesitation in recommending Dragon Hill Barn, and hope to return again. Thank you. Carol and Bill.

- Miss Haslett, June 2019
“Small but perfectly formed holiday home”

Spotless and well fitted converted barn in the picturesque village of Brassington. Well thought out conversion providing all facilities and spacious enough for a family of 4. The village has 2 pubs offering food and lots of lovely walks nearby. Also close is Carsington Water which is good to walk or cycle. Not far from Buxton, Bakewell, Ashbourne and Matlock so lots to see and do. Loved our stay and would love to return.

- jjak-63, May 2019
“Everything was brilliant about Dragon Hill Barn, we had a great holiday.”

We met the owners of the property by chance and they were lovely and could not be more helpful. So much to see and do in a beautiful part of the country.

- Mrs Avery, April 2019
“The owners of Dragon Hill Barn provide a very comfortable and well equipped holiday cottage.”

The location is perfect for exploring Derbyshire Dales.

- Mrs Nikel, April 2019
“The owners of this cottage have done everything possible to make things more than comfortable here, everything you need is at hand .”

We had a fabulous weekend and will definitely make a return . Thank you

- Miss Osborne, February 2019
“The property is set in a very beautiful little village”

- Mr Holman, December 2018
“Great property, comfortable beds and good quality throughout.”

Nice extra touches with the Christmas tree and decorations.

- Mr Lawrence, December 2018
“Very high standards throughout the cottage, lovely warm and cosy, great location in a lovely quiet village setting with local pubs, .”

- Mrs Linares, October 2018
“This is a little gem of a barn conversion, it is well set out and very homely.”

The owners have thought of everything, even a cupboard full of books, toys, games, dvd's etc and since the mobile signal is poor, the owners have even supplied a main telephone. The village of Brassington is quaint and quiet, with the countryside all around, and is also very central for visiting locations within a sixty mile radius.

- Mrs Jasper, September 2018
“We found that the owners had gone over and beyond what we would have expected, with all of the thoughtful little extras.”

In the kitchen, the bathroom and the system for finding local amenities etc. was simply incredible! Everything was immaculate, with very comfortable beds and sofas. We were very lucky to have beautiful weather and the barn was beautifully cool to come back to. We also very much appreciated the communication from both Sykes and the owners. I will put a recommendation on Trip Advisor. Margaret and Dorian West Sussex

- Mrs Mason, June 2018
“Dragons barn is a very comfortable holiday place.”

We felt totally at home during our 2 week stay (16-6-18 / 30-6-18). House was very clean on our arrival. On our second week the owners of the property Rod and Liz provided clean bedding, towels and even more toilet rolls. Great communication by email with the owners too. I would definitely recommend this property. 5 stars. Kevin & Beverley

- Mr Callow, June 2018
“Stayed at dragon hill barn recently as going to RHS flower show at Chatsworth House, good location for visiting the many local attractions.”

The barn was really well equipped there was also a user friendly guide for use of the equipment, we enjoyed our stay very much and especially eating at the olde gate inn there was also good food and ice cream after enjoyable walks at Carsington Water. It was thoughtful of Rod to ring and check that all was okay with the barn it was much appreciated would definitely recommend to people visiting Derbyshire.

- Mr Williams, June 2018
“Be aware that there is no serve yourself shop at the miners pub and no food at the bar.”

The owner let us know about the pub food but still thought that you could get milk, bread and eggs from here.

- Mrs Yates, April 2018
“Property, village and friendliness of owners totally first class”

- Mr Snelson, April 2018
“I'd heartily recommend Dragon Hill Barn as a holiday cottage is you are wanting to be based very near to the south of the Peak District.”

Brassington is a pretty little village, and to the north very handy for Bakewell, the Monsal Trail, and Chatsworth. Also only a couple of miles from Carsington Water and the attractions in Matlock Bath. We'd recommend the food at Ye Olde Gate Inn in the village. The photos of the cottage don't actually do it justice I would say, I found the open plan kitchen and living room to be a lot bigger than they looked. The decor in the cottage is fresh, tasteful and full of nice little touches. They have thought of everything. Rod was a great host too, he deserves a mention - thanks very much Rod! We had a fantastic family holiday. Robbie

- Mr Donaldson, March 2018
“We’ve stayed in many properties but this one just welcomed us in and we felt comfortable straight away.”

Of course the bottle of wine and Anniversary card left by the thoughtful owners helped as did the phone call from them to make sure we had settled in. Lots of little extra touches, shampoo and soaps, lovely fluffy towels,and gorgeous bed linen. Plenty of logs for the log burner. Great location for exploring the Peaks. Don’t leave without visiting the Old Gate pub just up the road if you want good food and a great atmosphere.

- Mrs Groves, March 2018
“Well they said it was going to snow and boy did it snow!”

The “Beast from the East” arrived in Brassington the same day as we did. Therefore we spent a lot more time in the barn as we planned. Dragon Hill Barn really is amazing. There is everything you could need and the place was spotlessly clean. The log burner kept us snug and warm while the snow fell heavily outside. There are 2 pubs in the village, The Miners is less than a minutes walk while The Old Gate is just a little further up the hill serving amazing food. Would love to return in the summer and visit all the places we couldn’t due to the bad weather!

- Mr Rennie, February 2018
“The location was great, the cottage had everything we needed and more, and there were two pubs within two minutes walk!”

We had a lovely stay :)

- Miss Cox, February 2018
“A spotless and well presented barn conversion in a delightful vi”

Dragon Hill Barn is a well equipped and modern property, with parking immediately outside. It is warm and comfortable - the woodburning stove is very efficient and easy to use. Two pubs are close by, with the Gate Inn particularly recommended for its warm welcome, good beers and excellent food. The property is within a 30 minute drive of the major tourist attractions of the Peak District. Over the years we have stayed at many cottages, and invariably there is some fault somewhere. However, with Dragon Hill Barn there were none, and we will most certainly book again.

- howard1955, March 2012
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The property

A charming, 16th century stone-built barn conversion, with particular attention to detail in its renovation, this is a truly outstanding Peak District cottage.

Many original features are retained, while at the same time the barn is well equipped with modern appliances, granite worktops in the kitchen, inviting woodburner and comfortable furnishings to provide guests with a delightful stay.

A romantic retreat or cosy family base, this Peak District cottage is in the centre of the picturesque village of Brassington, boasting a beautiful Norman church, historic streets, two quaint pubs and a children's play area.

Numerous walks from the doorstep lead into the scenic Peak District National Park and tranquil Carsington Water, with lots of activities such as cycling, walking, watersports, an adventure playground and a waterside restaurant.

This Peak District cottage boasts an open plan living area with cosy seating around the woodburning stove, a fully-equipped kitchen with dining area, two elegant bedrooms, a contemporary shower room and an additional ground floor cloakroom, ensuring guests will be delighted with their stay. Alton Towers, Matlock Farm Park, Chatsworth House and Kedleston Hall are all a short drive away, as are pretty Matlock Bath, Ashbourne, Bakewell and Buxton.

An ideal Peak District cottage for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday at any time of year.

Summary

Two bedrooms with TV: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin
Shower room with shower, basin & WC
Ground floor WC & basin
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area & raised sitting area with woodburner.
Electric storage heaters with woodburner
Electric oven & induction hob, microwave, Nespresso machine, fridge/freezer, three drawer freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 3 x TVs with Freeview, Blu-ray/DVD, FM/DAB/internet-enabled radio, iPod dock and Bluetooth player, WiFi
Small library of books/DVDs
Fuel, power and logs for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request
Quiet roadside parking directly outside property
Secluded, attractive patio seating area with garden furniture, BBQ & space for bicycles
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 4 miles, village pub 1 min walk.

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About the location

BRASSINGTON

Carsington Water 2 miles; Matlock 8 miles.

The attractive and unspoilt conservation village of Brassington is perched on a hillside on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park in the midst of glorious open countryside. It is a traditional Peaks, limestone village with many cottages dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. There are two pubs (both serving good food), and further amenities are available in nearby Matlock, Ashbourne and Bakewell. Close by is beautiful Carsington Water, covering 750 acres with some of the best sailing in the country. The site also offers boating, biking and windsurfing, along with shops, a restaurant and a children’s adventure playground. An excellent base for exploring the Peak District.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Dragon Hill Barn was home from home!”

“Wonderfully converted property.”

“Had a fantastic 4 day’s at Dragon Hill barn.”

“Lovely property, in peaceful village not far from Matlock and close to Derby.”

“Wir hatten eine sehr schöne Woche im Dragen Hill Barn.”

“Fabulous barn ,lovely location very easy to book would definitely go to Dragon Hill Barn again and use Sykes cottages .”

“It's an exceptional cottage: very clean, neat, with attention to every detail and all the facilities you can think of, charming sitting area in the back garden with lovely plant pots around you.”

“Great little cottage, friendly owners - would recommend without hesitation.”

“Very comfortable and well stocked cottage.”

“Beautifully restored barn, immaculate, very comfortable, and extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need.”

“Small but perfectly formed holiday home”

“Everything was brilliant about Dragon Hill Barn, we had a great holiday.”

“The owners of Dragon Hill Barn provide a very comfortable and well equipped holiday cottage.”

“The owners of this cottage have done everything possible to make things more than comfortable here, everything you need is at hand .”

“The property is set in a very beautiful little village”

“Great property, comfortable beds and good quality throughout.”

“Very high standards throughout the cottage, lovely warm and cosy, great location in a lovely quiet village setting with local pubs, .”

“This is a little gem of a barn conversion, it is well set out and very homely.”

“We found that the owners had gone over and beyond what we would have expected, with all of the thoughtful little extras.”

“Dragons barn is a very comfortable holiday place.”

“Stayed at dragon hill barn recently as going to RHS flower show at Chatsworth House, good location for visiting the many local attractions.”

“Be aware that there is no serve yourself shop at the miners pub and no food at the bar.”

“Property, village and friendliness of owners totally first class”

“I'd heartily recommend Dragon Hill Barn as a holiday cottage is you are wanting to be based very near to the south of the Peak District.”

“We’ve stayed in many properties but this one just welcomed us in and we felt comfortable straight away.”

“Well they said it was going to snow and boy did it snow!”

“The location was great, the cottage had everything we needed and more, and there were two pubs within two minutes walk!”

“A spotless and well presented barn conversion in a delightful vi”