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Dragon Hill Barn

(Ref. 1098005)

Brassington, Derbyshire Show on map

4.9

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: No

Features

  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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43 Customer Reviews

  • "We had a lovely stay in this cottage , it is equipped with everything you could need."

    A beautiful little home from home

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★May 2025

  • "Well our first time holidaying at a Sykes cottage and it was wonderful and a ..."

    Well our first time holidaying at a Sykes cottage and it was wonderful and a huge thank you to the owners I think we hit the jackpot there for sure, the only small issue we felt was the depth of step from the dining area to the lounge otherwise perfect

    Reviewed by Geoege5.0★May 2025

  • "Dragon Hill Barn is a lovely property."

    I would like to make two small comments though. 1. The freezer in the kitchen is much too high up to reach easily. 2. The Kingsize bedroom could do with a small curtain at the window because the black shutter makes the room very dark at night.

    Thank you for your positive feedback. The freezer is positioned as to maximise space in the kitchen. The shutter was installed to keep in character with the property. It is adjustable to let light in. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Pat4.7★Mar 2025

  • "This is a lovely cottage, fitted out to a very high standard."

    So comfortable and the owner has put a lot of thought and care into the place. It’s warm and cosy with the woodburner lit, and that also adds extra warmth upstairs to the already efficient heating. There’s 2 lovely pubs very close by, both serving great food. The Miners Arms is just one minute across the road,and the owners and locals made us feel so welcomed. The village location makes it easy to get around the Peak District. We’d definitely recommend this cottage.

    Thank you for your positive feedback and pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Annette5.0★Nov 2024

  • "Dragon Hill Barn is a beautiful cottage which has everything that you need for a very comfortable and happy stay."

    The owner had provided a starter pack to make you welcome which was quickly used and enjoyed after a good drive down. It was very comfortable for the three of us and would easily accommodate four with plenty of hot water and everything you need in the kitchen to cook a meal if required. We fell lucky for some very good weather so the outside terrace although not big was ample for relaxing with a glass of wine. We did not require the electric heating but lit the wood burner one night for a cosy cuddle. I would highly recommend the barn.

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★Sep 2024

  • "Super clean & cosy property."

    Would definitely stay here again.

    Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jul 2024

  • "We had a fabulous week in this lovely little barn."

    It’s very well equipped and absolutely spotless, we honestly couldn’t fault anything. It’s set in a lovely village with 2 pubs. We ate at The Olde Gate Inn for 3 nights and the food was amazing, I would highly recommend. We would definitely go back and stay here again. Thank you!

    Reviewed by Anita5.0★Jun 2024

  • "Comfortable and well-equipped, would stay again"

    Glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jean5.0★May 2024

  • "Really lovely cottage well situated in Brassington."

    Great walks at Carsington Water. Very delicious food at the old gate inn and at the knockerdown. Wirksworth well worth a visit for arts n crafts exhibitions and shops. Highly recommend this delightful cottage

    Reviewed by Robert4.4★May 2024

  • "This is a spotlessly clean and well furnished cottage."

    The interior is very well planned and equipped ( we liked the “ secret” washing machine). Asthmatics will appreciate that this cottage is pet-free. The cosy and historic Hanging Gate pub is well worth a visit with its original features especially the beautiful working range. There are good walks from the front door with maps and guides provided in the cottage.

    Many thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2024

  • "We had a wonderful week away in your cosy cottage."

    It was a real tonic to stay in such a beautiful location and go for many walks in the nearby surroundings. Would highly recommend. Thank you.

    Glad you had a wonderful week and your positive comments Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Feb 2024

  • "We had a really great time in your cosy cottage."

    Thank you for the kind sweets and drinks. We would love to come back some time. Greetings Fam Molier

    Reviewed by Ilona4.4★Dec 2023

  • "Lovely, clean and we'll laid out with a thoughtful welcome pack."

    Beautiful area, we really couldn't fault our stay and will be happy to go back.

    Reviewed by Darius5.0★Dec 2023

  • "Great base for lots of walking despite the cold wet weather, nice comfy cottage to return to."

    Interesting village to walk round when the weather was too bad for hiking. Very useful bus service from outside the church if you dont fancy driving to nearby towns

    Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay despite the bad weather Property Owner

    Reviewed by Keith5.0★Nov 2023

  • "Cosy little cottage."

    The welcome pack was a nice surprise. The beds were very comfy. Loved the woodburner. The Peak District is a beautiful area. We had a lovely stay in this comfortable cottage.

    Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dick5.0★Nov 2023

  • "Beautiful cottage, lovely area"

    Reviewed by Shaun5.0★Sep 2023

  • "We enjoyed our holiday at Dragon Hill Barn."

    The property has been thoughtfully converted and was very clean, comfortable and cosy. It is ideally placed for good walks and local towns. I would strongly recommend this cottage.

    Reviewed by Nick5.0★Sep 2023

  • "We have just spent 5 days at this cottage, and it's a great place to stay."

    It's very well thought out and a great base to explore the area. We had never been to this area but was easy to get everywhere we wanted yo go. Chatsworth was stunning and worth the money. The day we went was extremely hot but we managed to find some shade. The Hope & Anchor in Wirksworth is lovely and the food was good. One little tiny Criticism is that a couple of small bins upstairs would be useful. The owners information was good and the directions were correct. I would definitely recommend this cottage to friends and family.

    Reviewed by Maxine5.0★Sep 2023

  • "Lovely little property ideal for exploring the area."

    Well eqiped with all that you needed. We visited the zoo, hired bikes, visited Alron Towers and the Poole Caverns. Pub loccated opposite was plesant, we luckily got a table the first night. We travelled with two teenage girls so a small bin in the upstairs bathroom would be useful for sanitary items or make up removal.

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Aug 2023

  • "We had a lovely holiday at Dragon Hill Barn, a real home from home."

    The cottage had everything you could need, the milk and biscuits on arrival was much appreciated. Having small children, we loved that most attractions were within 30 minutes drive. Gullivers kingdom was a big hit, as was Pooles cave. There are also lovely walks right from the front door. A wonderful cottage in a great location. We hope to return in the future.

    Glad you had a nice stay and enjoyed the local attractions. Thanks for leaving the cottage so tidy Property Owner

    Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Aug 2023

  • "The property was in excellent order, very roomy, simple layout, had everything that was needed for our stay."

    Not just somewhere to sleep but comfortable and spacious to spend time in. It was good to have a big bed for us and my son slept well in the other room too. We appreciated the milk and biscuits that were supplied for a cuppa on arrival. The files of information were also very helpful. We loved staying in brassington and hope to visit again, I would be happy to stay at dragon hill barn on any future visit

    Glad you liked our cottage and Brassington. Hope you stay again in future Property Owner

    Reviewed by Clive5.0★Jul 2023

  • "The lock to the patio area is very difficult to open, otherwise everything was excellent."

    Thanks for your positive feedback and reporting the difficulty with the garden lock. We will fix this straightaway Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Jun 2023

  • "Lovely cottage in a pleasant village."

    Everything you need in the cottage to make your stay comfortable.

    Reviewed by Jeff5.0★Jun 2023

  • "We had a great time, visiting local places of interest and lots of great walks, helped with lovely weather."

    The cottage was very comfortable with a good layout and position for seeing the great area.

    Many thanks for your positive feedback and glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Colin5.0★May 2023

  • "Just came back from."

    A week's holiday in Dragon's Barn it was wonderful.could not fault it, very cosy and very well stocked with everything you could want, apart from the weather which rained most of the week, will be back, also loved Brassington very friendly people, with a great pub just across the Road.

    Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thanks for the positive feedback. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Patricia5.0★May 2023

  • "Fab will book again"

    Reviewed by Glynis5.0★Apr 2023

  • "This was an excellent property and one we really enjoyed."

    It was clean, well set up and had everything we needed. Would highly recommend it

    Many thanks for positive feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Dan5.0★Apr 2023

  • "A really beautiful cosy cottage in an outstanding village."

    All the booking and support offered was very good. I would love to stay here again.

    Glad you liked the cottage and had an enjoyable stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jean5.0★Apr 2023

  • "Super stay, everything was great, especially the new sofas very comfy."

    The problem with the TV was dealt with very quickly and all was fine. Had Sunday lunch at the Miners Arms, good because you could have small or normal portions, even the small was on the large size. Weather could have been better rained a lot but still went out each day. We would definitely recommend Dragon Hill Barn to our friends. Hope to be back again soon. Keith & Margaret

    Thanks for the great feedback and look forward to you staying again Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Mar 2023

  • "Excellent cottage, lovely location in a great village, lots of lovely walks nearby and a real home from home."

    Pub up the road the Miners is very friendly, nice pub grub and a warm welcome.

    Appreciate your feedback. Glad you had a nice stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Peter5.0★Feb 2023

  • "We found the property cold when we arrived,the bedrooms were small and clostraphobic,the sofas in the property were well used."

    Thanks for your feedback. We apologise if the cottage felt cold on arrival but surprised as all the heaters were left on and we have had no complaints previously. As requested we also provided a good stock of wood and kindling for the fire. Again we are surprised that you found the bedrooms small as these are quite spacious for a 200 year old cottage in the Peak District and as exactly described and shown on the website. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Derick2.8★Jan 2023

  • "Lovely cottage a good base to explore the area."

    Had all the amenities we needed. Enjoyed visiting local pub with very friendly landlords a very short walk away. Also used fish chip takeaway van on the Wednesday evening very good fish chips and friendly service (need to pay with cash).

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2022

  • "Dragon Hill Barn was just as described on the website."

    There was everything that we could possibly have needed provided within the property - kitchen equipment, instructions to use appliances, lovely fluffy towels, comfy sofas and really good to have a Smart TV with a strong wifi signal and large screen. Brassington was a lovely village to be based in whilst walking within the Derbyshire Dales, and The Miners Arms (just up the hill) was a really friendly welcoming pub - which we went to most evenings!

    Thank you for your feedback. Glad you had a nice stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2022

  • "A very well equipped comfortable cottage."

    The wood burner was really good making it cosy. Lovely towels and bed linen. The cottage is set in a quiet village so it’s peaceful at night. Outside space is limited so there is only road parking but we didn’t have a problem with this.

    Reviewed by Louise5.0★Sep 2022

  • "Had a great stay at dragon hill ."

    We couldn’t fault the barn it had everything we needed. We would definitely return at some point as it was a great base for seeing the Peak District.

    Thank you. So glad you enjoyed your stay Property Owner

    Reviewed by Daran5.0★Sep 2022

  • "No complaints whatsoever regarding the property itself which was excellent."

    The same cannot however be said of Sykes. We own two expensive e-bikes which are both large and fairly cumbersome. Before booking the property we liaised with Sykes re the bike storage facility advertised as available. We explicitly explained the size of our e-bikes and hence the need for a large storage facility. Sykes went away to verify for us. After checking it was categorically confirmed that there was a LARGE storage facility at the rear of the property. This is a complete fabrication of the truth, as we have now confirmed verbally with the property owner. The actual cycle storage would not even accommodate one of our e-bikes and the "storage" consists of purely a rainproof cover which attaches to the wall by two hooks. Perfectly adequate I'm sure for an average sized road cycle, but that was not what we stipulated when making our initial enquiry to Sykes. We couldn't have been clearer re our requirement. A complaint made to Sykes has resulted in them blaming "human error" which is completely unacceptable. We had taken the trouble to specify our cycle storage requirements. A check was made by them and categoric confirmation given to us that the cycle storage was more than adequate for our needs. Where does "human error" arise? I am still awaiting a reply to my latest message sent to Sykes last week requesting a further explanation as to how errors such as this are allowed to occur. Hopefully they will have the courtesy to respond.

    Thank you for your feedback and please accept our apologies for these miscommunications and the impact on your holiday. Feedback and further training has been provided to the agent involved and we have now issued compensation to you for the inconvenience caused. We are again very sorry for any upset caused and do hope to be able to assist in the future. We very much hope you had a lovely holiday otherwise. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Derek5.0★Aug 2022

  • "Accommodation was one of the best we have stayed in."

    It was equipped well and extremely cosy and comfortable. Location very accessible for lots of local places of interest and village itself was lovely.

    Reviewed by Zara5.0★Aug 2022

  • "Dragon Hill Barn is a lovely cottage exactly as described."

    It was beautifully clean and well equipped. The location is excellent for getting out and about to explore the area. The owner was helpful and quick to respond when we had a question.

    Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2022

  • "Excellent and clean property, top quality towels provided."

    All areas are intelligently thought through and space is well thought out. Beds comfortable and the window & Shutter in the main bedroom is a clever touch. The village is, as expected, hilly. The local pub ‘The Miners Arms’ is to be strongly recommended, a lovely well run family pub with great simple food.

    Reviewed by Carl5.0★Jul 2022

  • "Lovely cottage enjoyed our stay very much."

    Reasonable location. Close to a lovely pub.

    Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jul 2022

  • "Immaculately clean cottage."

    Beautiful and quiet village, friendly staff at The Miners Pub. Location is excellent to explore the area. Thankyou.

    Glad you had a nice stay. Thanks for the feedback Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sarah5.0★May 2022

  • "The cottage was well appointed and had everything we could wish for to make our holiday a success."

    It is in an area close to many attractions which meant we didn't have to do a lot of travelling to enjoy them. The village is a pretty one which we had a very interesting walk around and has two different pubs. which gave us a welcome in both and a super Sunday lunch in one.

    Thank you for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay at Dragons Hill Barn. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Sue5.0★May 2022

  • "We had a lovely stay at the cottage."

    It is very comfy and very well equipped. The host is very nice and helpful. If you have a question you become your answer very quickly.

    Thank you for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anne4.7★Apr 2022

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Summary

  • Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with TV, 1 x twin
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
  • Cloakroom with basin and WC
  • Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove
  • Electric storage heaters with woodburner
  • Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, Nespresso machine, fridge/freezer, three drawer freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
  • 3 x TVs with Freeview, Blu-ray/DVD, FM/DAB/internet-enabled radio and Bluetooth player, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs
  • Fuel, power and starter pack of logs for woodburner inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Roadside parking directly outside property
  • Gravelled garden with furniture
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 3.1 miles, pub 0.1 miles
  • Note: This property will only accept Saturday changeovers

The property

This charming, 16th-century barn conversion sits in the unspoilt village of Brassington, amidst the beautiful scenery of the Peak District.

Many original features are retained, while at the same time the barn is equipped with all you could need for a week long break, Dragon Hill Barn is perfect for families looking to get away from everyday life.

After a day of exploring, settle down in the sitting room using the starter pack of logs to get the woodburner going, whilst the rest of group decide on a film from the Smart TV.

Those budding chefs can get to work in the kitchen, finished with granite worktops and all the mods and cons required to whip up a hearty feast.

Serve dinner at the dining table or make the most of a warm evening by dining alfresco style at the outdoor furniture.

Showcasing real quality, the bedrooms have been wonderfully furnished with ample storage space and fresh linen, serviced by a contemporary shower room where you can pamper yourself each morning.

Get to know the local area as you wander through Brassington, offering two pubs, The Miners Arms and Ye Olde Gate Inn, both serving food and a selection of ales, while there is also a beautiful Norman church, historic streets and a children’s play area.

Head to Carstington Water where you can try your hand a range of watersports, or if you’d prefer to stay on land, the whole area is a walker's paradises with fantastic walking and cycling trails all around, including the High Peak Trail, a 17 mile bridleway which runs from Dowlow to Cromford.

Alternatively, head north to one of the country’s first tourist destinations, Matlock Bath, boasting charming character and interest that has impressed visitors for centuries.

Offering both a relaxing escape with plenty of adventure in the area, look forward to a stay at Dragon Hill Barn.

Where you’ll be staying

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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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