Hall End Barn

Rating
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

Mr Bartlett
August 2020

“Very helpful owner.”

Milk and biscuits left for when we arrived. Just great

Milk and biscuits left for when we arrived. Just great
Mrs Lilley July 2020

“A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Mr Irons February 2020

“Lovely cosy cottage, quaint and idyllic location.”

Really enjoyed our stay.
Mr Edwards November 2019

“Cosy cottage, great long burner.”

Could have been a bit cleaner and a dishwasher would be a bonus
Mrs Oakey October 2019

“The cottage was brilliant, clean , tidy it had everything you needed.”
Mrs Robinson August 2019

“We've had a lovely stay and enjoyed the cottage very much.”

It had everything we needed and our children loved it. We visited lots of places nearby. We had great weather which helped, but after each day out we enjoyed coming back to the cottage to relax and cook our evening meal.
Mrs Harniess July 2019

“A super cottage in the rolling hills of the Peakdistrict.”

Our grandsons thoroughly enjoyed the garden and the lovely open hill.
Mrs Bradbury May 2019

“Lovely cottage, very well stocked kitchen and very picturesque area.”

Thank you.
Mrs Heffernan April 2019

“We had a lovely stay location is perfect lovely walks from the doorstep!”
Mrs Stoep-jonkers March 2019

“We had a great time in a lovely location!”
Mrs Taylor March 2019

“We stayed here whilst having renovation work done at home.”

It was very comfortable and had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Unfortunately I had to go to work and the weather could have been better for my husband but such is life. My only negative feedback would be to get new pillows in master bedroom they were a bit flat, so just replaced from other bedroom.
Mr Gunn February 2019

“Absolutely stunning property”
Miss Knight February 2019

“From the moment you drive in the local neighbourhood of this cottage you know the type of stay you are in for.”

A relaxing, nature fuelled experience that is peaceful and relaxing. We wanted for nothing in the cottage, the owners have thought of nearly everything (inc dog towels)! The kitchen was well equipped, the sofas comfy, the log burner atmospheric and the bedrooms spacious and comfy. Armed with an OS map there are plenty of opportunities for walking in the local area. Our 2 dogs loved the garden. A few people commented about WIFI signal it was a little sporadic but that did not affect us, take the cottage for what it is meant to be a space to relax. We loved it. Thank you.
Mr Salmon January 2019

“We have just returned from a week at Hall End Barn, Earl Sterndale which has been extremely disappointing due to a combination of false description and poor presentation.”

Firstly the major problem was the main bedroom which you describe as 'king-sized'. This frankly is a gross misrepresentation and had we realised the bed is only a standard double (4ft6" x 6ft3") we would never have booked this cottage. Apart from the size of mattress, it was extremely uncomfortable plus due to the bed frame having been broken and held together with black adhesive tape, any movement resulted in loud creaking. We have attached photos showing the measurements and taped 'repair". Having endured one sleepless night we had to resort to using the remaining single beds in the cottage. The second major problem was what can only be described as the stench from the downstairs toilet. This had been mentioned by others in the visitor's book and was obviously well known due to the attempt to mask the smell by air fresheners. On arrival and first opening the door the smell was nauseous to the extent of not using the facility and whilst regular flushing and leaving the extractor fan on 24 hours a day prevented the smell permeating the rest of the cottage it felt most unhealthy. It appeared that either there is no soil venting or it is blocked making the use of the toilet and washing machine most undesirable. Whilst we have detailed these two problems, further factors also detracted from our stay: 1. On arrival at 3 pm, the cottage was bitterly cold due to the heating being timed to be off until later in the day. It did however warm up quickly once the heating was put on. 2. Light bulbs in the lounge, hall, landing and third bedroom (see photos) were not working, and whilst spares were supplied, we only replaced what was absolutely necessary as it is not our idea of a holiday to carry out basic maintenance that should surely have been checked before our arrival. 3. On our second morning we were disturbed by the arrival of three vans containing decorators and bathroom fitters for the cottage next door. The photos attached show a totally different picture of the parking/outside table area to that in your details. The noise of sawing, drilling and hammering continued throughout the week and was not what one expects when choosing a quiet secluded spot for a holiday in the middle of winter. 4. General cleanliness .... not something we would mention had everything else been good as we know that wooden beams do attract cobwebs, and splashes on walls can be missed as can dust and hair under sideboards. As previously mentioned in the visitors book, cleaning is obviously not a priority. We feel that what should have been a quiet, relaxing week in a beautiful cottage in an astounding part of the country was completely ruined by firstly inaccurate marketing (by the way, the nearest shop is over 2 miles away not under one, and the local pub doesn't allow dogs) and secondly poor presentation and maintenance. We regularly rent holiday cottages in different parts of the country (4 times a year on average) and believe we know what is reasonable to expect. This cottage and its owners are being let down if what we have experienced continues.

Many thanks for your feedback, we have fed your comments back to the owner in order to maintain our property standards. Your views are as valued as your initial booking so that we can keep providing the best UK holiday experience. Your points will also be reviewed to ensure that our property descriptions are accurate and not misleading. I can see the team have been in contact with yourself to discuss the comments further and the complaint has now been resolved with a satisfactory outcome. If you need to contact us then our lines are open 7 days a week from 9am until 7pm. Sykes owner relations
Mrs Forbes November 2018

“Beautiful comfortable barn couldn't fault it in any way.”

Lovely furnishings bed linen etc. Will certainly return
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The property

Hall End Barn is a beautifully converted stone building in a peaceful courtyard, in the village of Earl Sterndale in the Peak District National Park.

A real cosy, country cottage, this property serves as an excellent base for a family break in the famous Peaks.

Enter into a handy utility area where you can kick off your boots and hang up your coats after a fun-filled day of discovering the nearby Chrome and Parkhouse Hills.

The sitting room lies adjacent, a heart-warming setup enhanced by a Smart TV, stunning wooden beams and a fabulous stone fireplace housing a woodburning stove to warm up those chilly evenings.

Gather everyone in the rustic and spacious kitchen/diner for your tasty meals, boasting traditionally high ceilings, original quarry tile flooring, a range cooker and old-style benches.

Hall End Barn offers three well-presented, first floor bedrooms; a double room benefiting from an en-suite, a twin room and a bunk room accompanied by the most wonderful countryside views.

Get ready for a day of excitement and adventure in the classy family bathroom, a lovely all-white suite.

Appreciate your wonderful location in the right way by taking a seat in the delightful garden with the surrounding vistas as the ideal company.

Earl Sterndale, as well as being engulfed in astounding natural beauty, offers a friendly village pub and a playing field with football goals.

For a wider range of amenities, visit nearby Longnor or the magnificent spa town of Buxton, showcasing some idyllic architecture and plenty to see and do.

A wonderful, welcoming barn conversion in a fabulous location.

Summary

Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x adult bunks
Bathroom with hand-held shower, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC
Kitchen/diner
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating, woodburning stove
Electric range, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, Smart TV, WiFi
Fuel, power and starter pack inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off road parking
Lockable storage
Enclosed rear garden with gravel, lawn and furniture
Two well behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Pub 2 minute walk, shop 2 miles
Note: Washing machine is in the ground floor cloakroom.

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About the location

EARL STERNDALE

Buxton 5 miles

The peaceful, rural village of Earl Sterndale rests in the Upper Dovedale Valley in the glorious Peak District National Park. A paradise for walkers with the peaks of Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill, this is a fantastic, peaceful retreat. Earl Sterndale offers a friendly village pub and a playing field with football goals, all wrapped within splendid countryside views. The splendid spa town of Buxton comes close by, promising a fantastic base for your break with a good range of amenities and some fine example of architecture to admire. In terms of outdoor activities there is certainly no shortage, the engulfing Peak District National Park offers seemingly infinite undulating countryside and much to see and do.

Region Information

Peak District Cottage Holidays

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

Hall End Barn

Earl Sterndale, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales (Ref. 954422)

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Features

“Very helpful owner.”

“A lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings.”

“Lovely cosy cottage, quaint and idyllic location.”

“Cosy cottage, great long burner.”

“The cottage was brilliant, clean , tidy it had everything you needed.”

“We've had a lovely stay and enjoyed the cottage very much.”

“A super cottage in the rolling hills of the Peakdistrict.”

“Lovely cottage, very well stocked kitchen and very picturesque area.”

“We had a lovely stay location is perfect lovely walks from the doorstep!”

“We had a great time in a lovely location!”

“We stayed here whilst having renovation work done at home.”

“Absolutely stunning property”

“From the moment you drive in the local neighbourhood of this cottage you know the type of stay you are in for.”

“We have just returned from a week at Hall End Barn, Earl Sterndale which has been extremely disappointing due to a combination of false description and poor presentation.”

“Beautiful comfortable barn couldn't fault it in any way.”