Swallows Barn

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher

Reviews

58 Customer Review(s)

Miss Armiger
October 2020

“This was the best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

We had the best holiday and couldn’t have found a more perfect location. Would definitely stay here again!

We had the best holiday and couldn’t have found a more perfect location. Would definitely stay here again!

- Miss Armiger, October 2020
Mr Nicholls September 2020

“Although not for everyone the remote location suited us very well.”

Solitude when required, but never far from all that the Peak District has to offer. As stated the cottage exceeded our expectations with an additional bathroom a particular welcome surprise.

- Mr Nicholls, September 2020
Mr Prosser August 2020

“Lovely , cosy, comfortable & spacious cottage set in a beautiful location.”

Large comfortable bed. Plenty of clothe storage space. Well equipped kitchen. Good parking area. A bathroom and a shower room both with toilets is a bonus. Situated on a dairy farm it’s great seeing the cows coming and going to be milked. Highly recommended.

- Mr Prosser, August 2020
Mrs Faulkner August 2020

“Beautiful location, spotless property with all the facilities you need.”

Highly recommended.

- Mrs Faulkner, August 2020
Mr Marsden August 2020

“Swallows Barn is very imaginative conversion providing comfortable and practical accommodation in a beautiful and peaceful setting.”

Full of character, it gave us everything we needed. The neighbouring dairy farm was not an intrusion at all, the farmers are friendly and on the days we saw the cows passing to be milked they provided an additional delightful interest. We enjoy self catering and the kitchen was good for this. We were aware that the cottage does not have WiFi but this was not a problem and helped us to ‘get away from it all’. Mobile signals are just a few yards up the road if needed. The cottage is in a great location for walking directly out into the beautiful Dales, or driving short distances to other good walks. It is spacious and relaxing inside and the paved small garden is fine too. We used our own camping chairs as well as the picnic bench. The local village had all the amenities we wanted. We enjoyed good weather and came away feeling very refreshed. A great place as a base for walking or to be in for relaxing, reading, drawing and listening to music etc

- Mr Marsden, August 2020
Mrs Suarez November 2019

“Swallows Barn was a perfect place to stay during our winter trip.”

The location is well situated and found we could get everywhere we needed from here within 30 min. Sue offers a cosy warm and clean stay with everything we needed at a great value for these areas. Will recommend as the place to stay if you are wanted a quiet place with a greeting from the cows just outside. We felt safe and were in a spot with a few other houses so you don't feel completely in the middle or nowhere. Would love to return..

- Mrs Suarez, November 2019
Mr Strudwick November 2019

“The quiet location in the heart of the Peak District”

- Mr Strudwick, November 2019
Mr Carter June 2019

“Swallows Barn is located on a busy working farm with dairy cow's.”

Expect movement of stock to the milking parlour twice a day which is interesting and at times amusing to watch. There is some noise intrusion from the milking machinery, but this became less noticeable as our week progressed. We were wowed by witnessing the birth of twin calfs during our stay - awesome, especially when the calfs were on their feet within 15 minutes. The Peak National Park is excellent for walking and cycling. The National Trust has a number of properties well worth a visit. Nearby Buxton has plenty of shops for food and eateries. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and are happy to recommend Swallows Barn.

- Mr Carter, June 2019
Mr Anderson June 2019

“Excellent location, 2nd visit to cottage so knew area very well.”

Met owner on arrival. Very pleasant person. Would consider using this cottage again in the future.

- Mr Anderson, June 2019
Mrs Layfield June 2019

“Great location, plenty of walks and places to visit.”

Cottage couldn't have been better thankyou.

- Mrs Layfield, June 2019
Mr Henson May 2019

“Spoke with Sue Hudson prior to arrival for key details.”

Met Sue when we arrived (a very charming lady) Cottage had the complete WOW factor very clean, conversion of barn has been undertaken using the finest materials. It's a pity that some former users did not respect the quality of this holiday let. SatNav delivered us right to the front door, cottage is situated in a very rural location with the village of Litton some 2 miles away where you can order papers at the community shop. Will return to this idyllic cottage and location. Thank you Sue

- Mr Henson, May 2019
Mr Izzard May 2019

“We really enjoyed our stay.”

It was so kind of Sue to send us a couple of things we left behind. A nice touch! Thank you very much B & P

- Mr Izzard, May 2019
Mrs Little May 2019

“A beautiful, tranquil location and a lovely base from which to explore the area.”

- Mrs Little, May 2019
Mrs Crebbin March 2019

“The cottage was so lovely and warm.”

We especially appreciated the flannelette duvet!

- Mrs Crebbin, March 2019
Mrs Edwards February 2019

“An excellent few days away in a beautiful part of the country.”

The cottage was comfortable and within easy access to the town of Litton which has a good pub with excellent food. Litton also has a good bus service into Buxton and Bakewell and further afield to Sheffield for a day out. We would certainly go back.

- Mrs Edwards, February 2019
Miss Jarman November 2018

“The cottage was lovely, comfortable and warm.”

Perfect to return to after a long walk. Would highly recommend it and would love to stay again in the future.

- Miss Jarman, November 2018
Mrs Abbey October 2018

“Lovely cottage - lovely position.”

- Mrs Abbey, October 2018
Mr Mace October 2018

“Lovely good size cottage on a working farm, not that it kept us awake at all, close to lots of walks and pubs, fantastic views of countryside and surrounding area, close to Buxton, Bakewell and chatsworth all only a short drive away.”

- Mr Mace, October 2018
Mr Wakeling September 2018

“This is a well appointed cottage in a lovely area of the Peak District with easy access to all parts' yet in a country location with only farm traffic and cows passing the door.”

The owner is a very helpful lady and very keen to please. The cottage is well up to the standard we have come to expect from your company, which is the reason for our 'met expectations' comment.

- Mr Wakeling, September 2018
Mrs Anderson June 2018

“This is the best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

It was cosy, clean, comfortable and equipped with everything you could possibly need. The rural location was excellent with great walks starting from the front door. We had a wonderful week and are hoping to return next year.

- Mrs Anderson, June 2018
Ms Irving May 2018

“We had a wonderful holiday in the Peak District.”

There is so much to see and do that we will definitely be returning. Our cottage was charming - very clean and well presented. We enjoyed being on a working farm and there were sheep and lambs in the field just behind the cottage.

- Ms Irving, May 2018
Mr Small April 2018

“Sue, the owner, is very thoughtful, sensitive and the cottage is spotlessly clean and and has all the facilities one could wish for.”

It does not have wi-fi which is a good thing, as that means you get a break from computer-dominated life. This is an ideal location for walkers like us, being near the Mosal Trail; it is possible to access some good walks without necessarily using the car.

- Mr Small, April 2018
Mr Wheate April 2018

“The cottage was immaculate, had everything we needed (and we cooked every day), wonderfully cosy and the walks available from just outside the cottage are very pretty.”

We would definitely go again, the weather was not great but it didn't stop it being a special place to be. Many thanks for a fantastic holiday!

- Mr Wheate, April 2018
Mrs Mitchell-Innes September 2015

“We liked the peace and quiet, warm and comfy to come back to.”

Lots of good walks and plenty to do and see. Well hidden away, but good shops and places to eat a short drive away.

- Mrs Mitchell-Innes, September 2015
Miss Mullinger May 2015

“We really enjoyed our stay in Swallows barn and would recommend this to anyone wanting to stay somewhere peaceful in the peak district.”

The cottage was lovely and had everything we needed. The location is beautiful with the Monsal trail just on the doorstep. We enjoyed visits to Monsal head, Edale, Castleton, Bakewell and Buxton. This was the perfect getaway and we will be back!

- Miss Mullinger, May 2015
Ms Ward April 2015

“The cottage was very well appointed and clean.”

Good location for accessing the Peak District.

- Ms Ward, April 2015
Mr Barraclough March 2015

“Swallows Barn is the perfect place for quietness and solitude and a centre for exploring the intimacy of the Derbyshire Dales, Millers Dale in particular, and then returning to a warm cosy cottage with a wood-burning stove.”

It was also a pleasure to be among farm animals in the adjacent fields. Walking back from the Red Lion in Litton at night time was a treat, especially given the clear night sky.

- Mr Barraclough, March 2015
Mr Foden November 2014

“Great location and a superb cottage.”

Able to do walks straight from the door. Good pubs for food in the surrounding villages.

- Mr Foden, November 2014
Mrs Cutts August 2014

“Beautiful cottage, very well appointed.”

Beds are very comfortable, good walks from the door

- Mrs Cutts, August 2014
Ms King July 2014

“The best cottage in regards to the quality and cleanliness, we have ever rented.”

We will definitely be going back, loved it.

- Ms King, July 2014
Mr Harkness July 2014

“The cottage was in an idyllic setting for walkers; a short distance from the Monsal Trail and plenty of dales.”

Set on a working farm and seeing the cows go past for milking every morning and the various wild birds on the tree feeders in the garden made it a perfect setting. The cottage was finished to a very high standard with everything we required to make a perfect holiday. The icing on the cake was the lovely weather.

- Mr Harkness, July 2014
Mrs Hatton April 2014

“The property was a joy to come back to at the end of a very busy day very comfortable and cosy.”

A great break altogether.

- Mrs Hatton, April 2014
Ms Sale February 2014

“It is the cleanest property we have visited.”

Very well equipped and incredibly comfortable beds!

- Ms Sale, February 2014
Mrs Dean January 2014

“Beautiful property, excellently refurbished - would appeal to everyone, young, old, city people etc.”

The pictures don't do the cottage justice really. We loved the cosiness and seclusion.

- Mrs Dean, January 2014
Mr Dee January 2014

“The cottage was beautiful and cosy.”

It had everything we needed to cook and spend nights in in front of the wood burning stove. We loved being in the midst of beautiful countryside, the views of tall trees and steep grassy hill sides from the bedroom were amazing.

- Mr Dee, January 2014
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2013

“Great cottage, wonderful location”

Cottage is very well furnished with everything you need for a good holiday. Excellent walking from the front door and a lovely rural location.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2013
A FlipKey verified reviewer October 2013

“Good Value for money”

A lovely well equipped cottage in a quiet rural location. Very clean and cosy. Watched the cows every morning and evening on their daily commute to be milked - a lovely treat if you are a townie.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, October 2013
Mrs Cheesman October 2013

“Everything about the cottage and the location is great!”

Our second visit this year, and the cottage is still of a very high standard, well thought through décor and accessories. Comfortable, cosy and warm after a long walk.

- Mrs Cheesman, October 2013
Miss Penman September 2013

“The cottage was warm and cosy.”

The kitchen was very well equipped. All in all a wonderful holiday destination which I would thoroughly recommend.

- Miss Penman, September 2013
Mrs Holden September 2013

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful location.”

We had a wonderful holiday, and would stay here again.

- Mrs Holden, September 2013
Mr Connolly August 2013

“This was the best cottage holiday we have had.”

The owner had gone to great lengths to provide a welcoming home from home. The location was amazing. We had some brilliant walks, there was no need for much car travel. Looking forward to another visit in the not too distant future.

- Mr Connolly, August 2013
Mrs Hartmann July 2013

“The cottage was extremely clean, the furnishings were modern and very tasteful, giving a feeling of luxury.”

The secluded position of the cottage was restful as it was extremely quiet, apart from the natural sounds of a country farm. A few easy steps down the lane afforded stunning views across the hills and into the nearby valley.

- Mrs Hartmann, July 2013
Mrs Bradford June 2013

“Location of cottage was ideal.”

Cottage was a home from home. From the moment we walked through the door to the moment we left to come home, Swallows Barn was just perfect.

- Mrs Bradford, June 2013
Mr Hilton June 2013

“Swallows Barn was a lovely cottage, everything about it was first class.”

The location was beautiful and very quiet. It was a good base to be able to visit various places from. We will recommend it to everybody we know.

- Mr Hilton, June 2013
Dr Bathgate May 2013

“The cottage is very well presented and thought out.”

The location is beautiful and perfectly located for walking, particularly on the Monsal Trail. The local pub and village are very welcoming, as are the farming neighbours.

- Dr Bathgate, May 2013
Mr Jamison May 2013

“Excellent cottage, well suited to our needs with 2 bathrooms.”

We had our elderly mother with us and it was ideal with the bedroom with en-suite downstairs. Cottage very well situated for visits to the High Peaks and the potteries. Lots of opportunities for lovely walks plus places to go in the rain. Booking simple and accurate.

- Mr Jamison, May 2013
Mr Ellison March 2013

“Because of very heavy snowfall we were unable to move out on arranged date.”

The owners were very understanding. Also local farmer and neighbours were very supportive as we started running out of food! Despite the crazy weather the cottage was excellent with very efficient heating. Would definitely book again.

- Mr Ellison, March 2013
Mrs Cheesman February 2013

“Lovely location, perfect for walking.”

Cottage of a very good standard; very homely, welcoming and warm.

- Mrs Cheesman, February 2013
Mr Woolf February 2013

“Warm, cosy, well equipped cottage.”

Good location within the Peak District and pub and shops nearby.

- Mr Woolf, February 2013
Mr Black January 2013

“A perfectly situated, well furnished and finished cottage which met all of our requirements.”

- Mr Black, January 2013
Mr Armstrong January 2013

“All round quality and the open fire was superb.”

- Mr Armstrong, January 2013
Dr Wilton December 2012

“Wonderful location - quiet and a fantastic starting point for lots of varied walks, no need to drive at all and near enough to some lovely villages with pubs serving good food.”

Excellent cottage - warm and welcoming to come back to in the evenings. Probably one of the best place we've stayed in.

- Dr Wilton, December 2012
Miss Gilder December 2012

“Fantastic cottage.”

Beautiful views, open fire, fabulous furnishings. Visit Swallows Barn as soon as you can.

- Miss Gilder, December 2012
Mr McAuliffe November 2012

“The position of the cottage was ideal - quite secluded but near to tourist attractions.”

The property was fantastic, very warm just great to return to.

- Mr McAuliffe, November 2012
Mr Whelan November 2012

“The cottage was in a great location particularly for walks in this beautiful area.”

It was in a lovely rural area, quiet but with people around. It was always very cosy and comfortable to come back to. While being away from it all, it was also easy to access small towns and parking spots for the Monsal Trail.

- Mr Whelan, November 2012
Priesemann October 2012

“Perfect, well equipped and tastefully decorated cottage.”

The heating worked very well as well as the wood burner, so cosy. We all enjoyed our holidays very much. I would like to keep it a secret!

- Priesemann, October 2012
Mr Knight October 2012

“A very well presented and appointed cottage ideally situated so we could walk out from there without the need of the car.”

- Mr Knight, October 2012
Mr Dunn October 2012

“Lovely accommodation only recently finished, we were only the third guests to stay there.”

We chose it as it had two bedrooms and a bath so very accommodating for us and our 14 week old baby. Great location. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend this property.

- Mr Dunn, October 2012
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The property

Cressbrook 1.3 miles.

This detached cottage is in a lovely, secluded location next to a working farm, in open countryside, in the hamlet of Litton Slack, near Cressbrook, Derbyshire.

Beautiful throughout, providing welcoming holiday accommodation, this Cressbrook cottage is just perfect for couples wishing to enjoy the delights of the Peak District.

In this Peak District cottage you have a king-size double bedroom and there is also a main shower room on the first floor.

A well-equipped kitchen with dining area is on the ground floor, while the warming woodburning stove in the sitting room is a lovely spot to relax by on those chillier evenings.

Outside this Peak District cottage is a sunny patio area with furniture, perfect for taking in the surrounding countryside views while you enjoy a drink or two and discuss the highlights of a day spent exploring!

The nearby village of Cressbrook follows the River Wye through some lovely gorges and backs on to the Monsal Trail.

The area is now a National Nature Reserve with some species of rare flowers to be found off the beaten track.

Close to your Derbyshire holiday home is the little village of Litton with an excellent pub serving food and a village store, while a little further afield is Tideswell, home to the "Cathedral of the Peak" and some wonderful little shops including a butcher, baker and pharmacy, cafe and a great restaurant.

Other gems to discover from this cottage near Cressbrook are Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the two market towns of Buxton and Bakewell, with a good selection of shops and excellent restaurants.

All in all, a wonderful Peak District cottage to enjoy at any time of the year.

Summary

One king-size double bedroom
Shower room with shower, basin and WC
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove in sitting room
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking
Patio area to front of cottage with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 1.5 miles
Please note: no phone reception at property due to location but can get signal by parking space

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About the location

CRESSBROOK

Tideswell 3 miles; Bakewell 4 miles.

Cressbrook is located on the River Wye and its focal point is the wonderful mill, which was built in 1779 by the famous Richard Arkwright. The surrounding area has some of the prettiest scenery in the Peak District. Follow the footpath upstream of Cressbrook Mill to Water-cum-Jolly, a beautiful river gorge with fine limestone cliffs, which is superb for rock climbers, birdwatchers and walkers. North of the mill lies the lane to Ravensdale, which is adjacent to Cressbrook Dale, a fine gorge-like limestone dale with numerous crags and the remains of several lead mines. Cressbrook Dale is a National Nature Reserve renowned for its range of rare flowers. South of the mill you pass through the lovely Upper Dale and Nether Dale leading up to the famous landmark of Monsal Head, which is on the Monsal Trail. This provides a wonderful “behind the scenes” view of this beautiful part of Derbyshire. Close by is the lovely little village of Litton, which has a village green outside the wonderful food-serving pub, The Red Lion, and a well-stocked village shop. Visit nearby Tideswell in the heart of the Peak District National Park with its fine church dedicated to St John the Baptist, known as "The Cathedral of the Peak", country inns, local eateries, wells dressing and carnival wakes. There is excellent walking with rugged peaks to the north and gentle hills and dales to the south, while Mam Tor and Castleton are only a few miles away with the popular Spa town of Buxton a 25 minute drive.

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Reviews

“This was the best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

“Although not for everyone the remote location suited us very well.”

“Lovely , cosy, comfortable & spacious cottage set in a beautiful location.”

“Beautiful location, spotless property with all the facilities you need.”

“Swallows Barn is very imaginative conversion providing comfortable and practical accommodation in a beautiful and peaceful setting.”

“Swallows Barn was a perfect place to stay during our winter trip.”

“The quiet location in the heart of the Peak District”

“Swallows Barn is located on a busy working farm with dairy cow's.”

“Excellent location, 2nd visit to cottage so knew area very well.”

“Great location, plenty of walks and places to visit.”

“Spoke with Sue Hudson prior to arrival for key details.”

“We really enjoyed our stay.”

“A beautiful, tranquil location and a lovely base from which to explore the area.”

“The cottage was so lovely and warm.”

“An excellent few days away in a beautiful part of the country.”

“The cottage was lovely, comfortable and warm.”

“Lovely cottage - lovely position.”

“Lovely good size cottage on a working farm, not that it kept us awake at all, close to lots of walks and pubs, fantastic views of countryside and surrounding area, close to Buxton, Bakewell and chatsworth all only a short drive away.”

“This is a well appointed cottage in a lovely area of the Peak District with easy access to all parts' yet in a country location with only farm traffic and cows passing the door.”

“This is the best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

“We had a wonderful holiday in the Peak District.”

“Sue, the owner, is very thoughtful, sensitive and the cottage is spotlessly clean and and has all the facilities one could wish for.”

“The cottage was immaculate, had everything we needed (and we cooked every day), wonderfully cosy and the walks available from just outside the cottage are very pretty.”

“We liked the peace and quiet, warm and comfy to come back to.”

“We really enjoyed our stay in Swallows barn and would recommend this to anyone wanting to stay somewhere peaceful in the peak district.”

“The cottage was very well appointed and clean.”

“Swallows Barn is the perfect place for quietness and solitude and a centre for exploring the intimacy of the Derbyshire Dales, Millers Dale in particular, and then returning to a warm cosy cottage with a wood-burning stove.”

“Great location and a superb cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage, very well appointed.”

“The best cottage in regards to the quality and cleanliness, we have ever rented.”

“The cottage was in an idyllic setting for walkers; a short distance from the Monsal Trail and plenty of dales.”

“The property was a joy to come back to at the end of a very busy day very comfortable and cosy.”

“It is the cleanest property we have visited.”

“Beautiful property, excellently refurbished - would appeal to everyone, young, old, city people etc.”

“The cottage was beautiful and cosy.”

“Great cottage, wonderful location”

“Good Value for money”

“Everything about the cottage and the location is great!”

“The cottage was warm and cosy.”

“Lovely comfortable cottage in a beautiful location.”

“This was the best cottage holiday we have had.”

“The cottage was extremely clean, the furnishings were modern and very tasteful, giving a feeling of luxury.”

“Location of cottage was ideal.”

“Swallows Barn was a lovely cottage, everything about it was first class.”

“The cottage is very well presented and thought out.”

“Excellent cottage, well suited to our needs with 2 bathrooms.”

“Because of very heavy snowfall we were unable to move out on arranged date.”

“Lovely location, perfect for walking.”

“Warm, cosy, well equipped cottage.”

“A perfectly situated, well furnished and finished cottage which met all of our requirements.”

“All round quality and the open fire was superb.”

“Wonderful location - quiet and a fantastic starting point for lots of varied walks, no need to drive at all and near enough to some lovely villages with pubs serving good food.”

“Fantastic cottage.”

“The position of the cottage was ideal - quite secluded but near to tourist attractions.”

“The cottage was in a great location particularly for walks in this beautiful area.”

“Perfect, well equipped and tastefully decorated cottage.”

“A very well presented and appointed cottage ideally situated so we could walk out from there without the need of the car.”

“Lovely accommodation only recently finished, we were only the third guests to stay there.”