Meadow Place

This is the perfect house to celebrate a family get together.

We loved the open fire, the local walks and friendly pub. Great atmosphere and large entertaining spaces. Super bedrooms with en-suite’s. Lovely to be able to bring our families dogs and settle back to eat, drink and make memories.

Once again a delightful stay at Meadow Place Barn.

It never fails to deliver. Beautiful home. Fabulous location and very friendly locals. Had an amazing long weekend trip.

This was our 5th visit and we will be back, this year the Christmas decorations were so nice and made our festive break with friends even better

Just come back from a week staying here (Oct 2025).

Lovely place, really nice huge traditional cottage with everything required. Living room has four sofas and is huge, another sofa in the landing / dining area. Heating works efficiently, showers nice and garden lovely. Everything very comfy and nice. In particular for us, a very secure garden for our dogs with parking within accessed by double gate. Location is great, on the edge of the Peak district and village has three pubs, a shop and a butchers.

The accommodation is excellent.

It offers every comfort needed. I have never stayed in a property that was so well equipped in the kitchen and crockery wise. I was so surprised to find a stick blender, it saved me having to cancel my curry cooking. Mrs Humphrey’s is an excellent and knowledgeable host. Also the area is excellent for walking and sightseeing. Would recommend this property to anyone. This is our second visit and will probably go again.

Fantastic holiday cottage, even better than the pictures do justice.

The owner greeted us and was very friendly but provided us peace and privacy throughout the stay. All the bedrooms were ensuite downstairs which was such a treat, the living room was so spacious and cosy at the same time and the kitchen was fully equipped with everything you could possibly want. Such a beautiful place and we can't wait to book again and come back.

We had a would time in Meadow place.

A great space for a group to gather for our annual weekend away. Comfy beds good ensuite facilities for all. Plenty of room to spread out. Nice sitting area in the garden. Walks from the doorstep. We would love to return.

Many thanks

Karen is a very good host and communicated very well.

The house was certainly spacious enough for the ten of us and two dogs. The house was very clean and well equipped. Ipstones is a great location, close to three pubs and a shop. Everyone was very friendly and welcoming. Meadow place is a great base for walking in the beautiful countryside. Hopefully we’ll spend another New Year there again.

It was great to be back again,thanks again Karen for the house being perfect for our group, great living space and ideal location - see you again

This is a truly fabulous property in a really pleasant and friendly village.

All of my family (and dogs!) thoroughly enjoyed their stay. I can understand why people return here time after time. Totally recommended.

A lovely property.

Very clean and comfortable accommodation which is well equipped for eight people. Everything has been thought through. A light switch stopped working while we were there and it was mended immediately. Lovely secure garden for my dog and ample parking for four cars. My only small criticism is that apart from hand towels and tea towels bath towels are not included. Fortunately before travelling I noticed that bed linen only was mentioned in description otherwise it would have been a quick trip somewhere to buy 8 bath towels!

We were happy with everything.

We fed back to the owner that one of the showers was not temperature constant . With so many showers in the property it wasn’t a problem for us. The kitchen was very well stocked. The village was lovely to walk around and we tried 2 of the pubs . Both good, one scored better on ambience and the other on food. We found some lovely walks locally . There was also a good local Londis shop and a small farm shop. The cottage was very comfortable.

Absolutely lovely property!

Beautiful location & easily accessible. The house was very clean & cosy!! 10/10!!

Extremely well appointed.

Directions accurate with family coming from both directions. Lovely location. Happily recommend to friends.

3 families stayed here to celebrate my sisters birthday.

The house is stunning and had everything you could think of that you would need for a weekend stay. There was plenty of pots and pans, glasses and cooking utensils, lots of toys for the children to play with and high chair and stair gate also provided too. There is plenty of space, we never felt on top of each other it was just what we wanted. The courtyard is safely enclosed so they children and dog could be outside without any worry that they could get out. I messaged the owners for advice on a walk best to take with a pushchair, they responded straight back to n and it was a perfect 3 mile circular walk around the countryside finishing up at the red lion pub! Can’t wait to return next year!

Another great long weekend at Meadow Place, perfect for our group - that’s why we come back - communication is easy with Karen - thanks

Return visit after 5 years and property is still very lovely.

It was very clean generally but did find substantial cobwebs in the lounge albeit amongst the beams and light fittings in most cases. The paintwork is now looking tired, especially up the staircase. We slept in the bedroom with patio doors onto the garden, which could explain why, when on getting out of bed the first morning, I stood on one of a couple of slugs on the carpet. Several more appeared during our stay and there was a constant unpleasant smell from the bathroom. Would these comments put me off staying again, certainly not, the barn is still a fantastic property for large parties to get together. The size is quite substantial and comfortably and sympathetically furnished. I would just point out to the owners that the leak in the small first floor window in the lounge, overlooking the road us still ongoing.

Wonderfully spacious, so comfy inside, fabulous place for a family get together

Fantastic property with lots of room for a family of 9.

Lovely village with great walks and local pubs on the doorstep.

This property was perfect for our group of two adults and six teenage school friends.

We were in the area to visit Alton Towers as a 16th birthday trip. The teens used the downstairs bedrooms and the adults were ‘banished’ to the loft bedroom (which was ideal). The en-suite bedrooms were perfect to give the teens their privacy. The property was clean, as described, and equipped down to the last detail. The kitchen had a magic drawer with every possible utensil and we made use of dvds / board games / playing cards in the evening. Overall a great find

We enjoyed our stay at Meadow Place, the large sitting room with its plethora of sofas was an excellent focal point before and after dinner, the beds were comfortable, the house very well equipped, situated in a working village with parking for our cars and very well placed for some splendid walks and visits to NT houses.

We are a group who met at university too many years ago to record and this was our annual reunion which was as pleasurable as ever. Our only negative comment would relate to the lack of towels which seems sad given the otherwise very positive reactions that we all shared to a well-priced and welcoming property.

Very spacious property, clean and well equipped.

The owner was very helpful and friendly.

Lovely house in a nice quiet position.

We were a party of 10 and 1 dog plenty of space for everyone. It’s the 2nd time staying at the house and it didn’t disappoint again.We did have a couple of problems with a few items, we contacted the owner and it was all dealt with quickly and professionally.

Meadow Place is a beautiful home, with a safe, pretty garden, with plenty of seating.

There were 9 of us in our party, & the house is a great size, large lounge, with comfortable seating for all, en-suites in all bedrooms. The village is lovely, lots of nearby walks & a great location for exploring. The owners are lovely, welcoming & helpful. We have stayed there twice now & would go back again. Thank you for a great week.

We absolutely loved our stay in July 15th-22nd Only a few minor points Shower head in bedroom nearest to cloak rack needs a clean out as it wasn’t very powerful 3 baby birds came in whilst on stay but luckily we were there to open windows in lounge to get them out ♥️♥️♥️ Only other thing we chuckled about was coasters weren’t flat so drinks were a little wobbly on them We would definitely return again x Thank you

A great place to stay.

The owners have thought of everything, we had everything we needed and more. We were a party of seven plus two dogs and there was plenty of room for all of us. We had a very enjoyable stay.

The accomodation was spotlessly clean and welcoming.

It was very homely and the beds were comfortable. Furnishing are lovely and the garden was well maintained and lovely to sit in. Beautiful peaceful surroundings. We had 4 adults, 3 children and a dog and there was plenty of space for us all. We are booking again for next year. Alton towers is only a 15 minute trip, so that made it even more perfect for visiting.

Meadow Place couldn’t have been any better.

The house is beautiful surrounded by a small village. We loved the upside down layout. The bedrooms were comfortable and clean, it was a bonus to have all rooms with an en suite bathroom. The living room is perfect for a bigger group, lots of comfortable sofas and we really liked the wood burner. There is a big table where we all were able to eat together. The kitchen is well equipped, it couldn’t have been any better. The garden was great for our dog as it’s enclosed. Everything was spotlessly clean. We really had a lovely weekend.

Had a great Christmas stay.

The Christmas decorations were amazing. The property had everything we needed and was very comfortable. Thanks for a great stay we enjoyed it so much we have booked for this year too.

Fantastic home, very spacious, lovely comfy beds, cosy living room to enjoy in front of the fire, great space and facilities for the kids, super clean and fresh.

....I could go on- wonderful place for a family get together, thank you

We've just spent a wonderful New Year at Meadow Place.

Karen was a super host, very helpful and very easy to communicate with. There were 10 of us with two dogs and there was plenty of space. It's really well equipped, very comfortable and clean. Meadow Place is set in a great location in Ipstones. There are three pubs practically on your doorstep. We ate at the Marquis of Granby and the food was very good. We did a couple of very enjoyable hikes from the house which is surrounded by beautiful countryside.

Beautiful property.

Wonderful areas to eat, relax and sleep. Kitchen was large enough to cater for everyone with lots of crockery. Gorgeous decoration for Christmas. Much welcome entrance area for boots and coats. Beds are comfy. Plenty of fuel for the fire which was much needed in the snow and ice. Owners communication was great and were there to help when the gate expanded and wouldn't open. Quickly fixed. Lovely walks and pubs within staggering distance. Will try to go back if numbers work.

Our 2nd stay at this spacious, well equipped barn, which is very clean and comfortable.

It provided us with everything we needed for our pre Christmas celebrations. Communication with the owners was very easy.

Was our second stay, house great for our group , comfy large lounge and well equipped kitchen.

Lovely village with local pubs and country walks , no need to drive once arrive if don’t want to . Sure we will return again.

Lovely stay and beautiful location with helpful hosts.

One feedback is that the "2-3" mile walk on the information sheet (over two fields & through the woods) is much longer now due to a land slip! We had a great time and would love to return one day.

the pictures dont do the house justice

Excellent cottage, loved everything about it, it was very well equipped, had everything we needed.

Having the private enclosed courtyard was a bonus. We went to the Marquiss at Granby, wonderful pub, great food.

The house was lovely and comfortable, we were a party of 10, 6 adults and 4 children plenty of space for us all.

The children loved being in an upside down house. We ate in sometimes and there was plenty of utensils to do so, loved the big dinning table allowing us all to sit and eat together should we choose to. It felt very homely you weren’t afraid of using the any of the facilities. The house is very well positioned for exploring the beautiful area, we only did a little of what we had planned though we went out every day, so will have to return.

We went with a family of 6.

2 adults, 4 teens and a dog. Lots of room for everyone and all the facilities you would need. Great enclosed garden meaning it was safe for the dog to run free. 15 minutes from Alton Towers and with some nice pubs nearby. Nice country walks from the house. Owners live next door so on hand if needed which provides an nice extra. We would definitely recommend and stay her again if in the local area.

Lovely house enjoyed our week, plenty of space for plenty of space for 3 couples 2children baby and dogs.

Pubs close by with good food.

Lovely stay and owner kind enough to post on a forgotten item.

Overall thoroughly recommended.

lovely converted barn just on the edge of the Peak District Great space to host a family get together Easy dog walks right from the door The Marquis of Grandby pub in the village was also great for food

We had a great weekend break with some friends and our dogs, we were able to walk on nice walks straight from the house.

House was great for our group, lots of space and well equipped. Local pubs were only a short walk and very friendly. We will return for our next get together

Fantastic accomodation, lots of room for the extended family and dogs, well kitted out, really enjoyed ourselves.

We stayed here here for a surprise for my wife’s 40th, From start to finish it was a great weekend the cottage and village were both great.

Just spent a magical Christmas there with 9 of my close family members and wow the cottage is absolutely stunning, perfect for large gatherings, would definitely recommend and would like to think that one day we will return its 10 out of 10 from us David W

Meadow Place is a lovey home, plenty of room for large families or gatherings.

Set in a beautiful village, & surrounding area. The local pub, the Marquis of Granby is a very friendly & dog loving pub, which serves amazing meals. The owners of Meadow Place are very helpful & friendly. We will be making a return joyrney. Can highly recommend s stay here. Thank you.

A letting with a nice comfortable air to it.

Meadow Place Barn was amazing.

We had a very relaxing time. Our two families and our dogs had a wonderful holiday. The enclosed garden & secure driveway were fabulous for the children & dogs. There was plenty of garden furniture, which we really enjoyed using when the weather was lovely for the first half of the week. The property inside was extremely spacious, with a huge lounge & open plan landing/dining area. The property was extremely well equipped. It very much felt like being in the countryside, situated on a very quiet country lane, with plenty of walks nearby. Our host was very friendly & helpful & suggested places to go. We enjoyed all of the local pubs & the local shop had everything we needed. The local people were extremely friendly. I would highly recommend it.

This is a wonderful building with extremely spacious and comfortable lounge, dining room etc.

Well equipped with lounge and dining furniture and glassware, crockery etc. Plenty of secure off-road parking and a lovely garden area. Two sets of outside furniture plus a BBQ which we used on two occasions, with our coats on, it was end September after all. The village was lovely with three pubs in total, two that provide meals and one that is for drinks only. All the people we met were very friendly. There is also a Londis store and a butcher's shop. The property is well-situated for visiting a lot of different areas and sites. We had a lovely week here. We do have a few slightly negative comments though. Firstly the lighting in the property is very poor which does make it seem a little dismal. Some of the beds, in particular those in the two rooms to the left of the hall, are not the most comfortable. The other twin room was a little small and would better suit a double bed, the beds in this room were comfortable enough but the frames were very noisy when turning over etc. The bedding was clean but some of the pillows and duvets were a bit lumpy. As I said above it is a wonderful, characterful building but would say, would benefit from a bit of updating in kitchen and bathrooms. Having said this, we would still return.

Being an upside down house it was quite noisy in the mornings.

The floors creaked a lot and you could hear movement when people got up.

The accommodation was amazing.

Loads of room and really well equipped. The bedrooms were comfortable and there was plenty of room for 8 adults and their dogs! The outside space was great- the BBQ and seating areas were so useful.

Comfortable and clean.

Ideal for our family holiday with easy access to the Peak District National Park as well as many local walks. We enjoyed the nearby steam railway, canal walks, paddleboarding and pubs.

The accommodation was perfect for our party of 6 adults, a young baby and a dog.

It was spacious, comfortable and was very well equipped. The owner was extremely helpful and very welcoming. The property is ideally situated within walking distance to the village and close to other towns such as Leek and Bakewell. I would definitely recommend the property and hope to return again.

Good spacious property.

Excellent for family get together with kids. Space to play and kids appreciated toys on site.

It was a family get-together to celebrate Mrs Lyttles 70th.

birthday, and everyone from the age of 6 to 73 had a fabulous time. Will fully recommend Meadow Place to all, and hope to return again soon.

The owners were excellent hosts and nothing was too much trouble.

We had a few teething problems at the beginning, but these were sorted quickly and efficiently and in no way detracted from our fantastic stay at this property. The village is beautiful and lots of walks available from the door. We were a party of 7 adults & 1 dog and Meadow Place more than satisfied our needs. Thoroughly recommend a stay here.

We've just got back from a family weekend at this beautiful converted barn.

The pictures don't do it justice. The place is well equipped, all we had to take was bath towels. A great location too! A couple of pubs, butchers, shop in walking distance. Will definitely be back! Thankyou

Pictures do not do this house justice, also the owners are lovely people.

Hope to revisit again. Thanks

A delightful stone barn, imaginatively converted to a beautiful spacious house, in a pleasant village with local well-stocked shop, butcher's, church and pubs .

Very warm and comfortable, all it lacked was a few books and better lighting to able to read them in front of the roaring open fire in the spacious sitting room. Ample maps and local information in the barn, especially about the delightful walks from the door.

A beautiful cottage , lovely furnishings and one of the best equipped cottages we have stayed at .

It's a.in a great location with lots of places to visit within a short drive . Would highly recommend it .

The whole family had a great time at Meadow Place.

There is plenty of space for children and adults alike. Plenty of parking for our cars. The village is pleasant and we ate at the restaurant on two occasions. Make sure you are hungry as the portions are large. It is easy to access many tourist attractions from this location. The only down side is that the bus service is not good at all, so you need to use a car to get any where. Once again a really good family holiday. Thank You.

We enjoyed our stay at meadow place, The house was very clean and comfortable.

What a wonderful accommodation, so spacious and light, the upside down suited it very well.

Keeping the bedrooms cool being downstairs. The settees in the lounge were the best we have ever sat on, so comfortable. The only downside we found was the beds were a bit firm for our liking, otherwise quite well equipped. The location was great and easy to get to and very quiet. Added bonus a local shop and 3 good pubs 2 selling evening meals.

The owner was very helpful and came round shortly after our arrival to make sure we knew how to operate everything.

It was lovely to have the courtyard for the dogs to run in, and they enjoyed the holiday as much as we did. Only thing I would point out is that Sykes is not giving out the right contact phone number.

This is an amazingly lovely holiday cottage.

Big enough for 10 people without feeling on top of each other and superbly equipped. We had a brilliant time and would like to thank the owners for being so friendly and their obvious hard work in beautifully presenting this fabulous property. We can't recommend this property, or area, highly enough.

We booked Meadowplace over Christmas week and to celebrate a 40th birthday.

Upon arrival the cottage was beautifully decorated for Christmas which the children especially all loved the festive touch. The cottage is stunning, the pictures don’t do it justice. Beds are all comfy and all have en-suite facilities. The only slightly downside was that the electric showers in the double rooms were not very powerful but the nicer ones off the mains in the twin rooms were much better. Cottage is really well equipped with all cons and accessories. The log fire was amazing and the extra supply of free wood is a nice touch. Overall we had a brilliant time and it’s an amazing cottage to meet up for celebrations, good local pubs too. Would definitely return

This was our second stay at this beautiful barn conversion, Karen the owner could not be more helpful and friendly, ideal location for our group who met three years ago in Mexico and we love to get together every year, suits all our needs, love it, will be back again next year, x

The beautifully converted barn was fitted out to the highest standards.

The insulation of the building was so efficient that the rooms felt warm with minimal heating at the beginning of October. The bedrooms on the ground floor were a little cooler after 10pm which was exactly what we wanted. The wood and coal burner in the sitting room was stocked with large quantities of logs and coal but was never needed because the central heating was so effective.We particularly appreciated the four bathrooms. All the facilities were just as described and the kitchen was fully equipped with all we needed. We were greeted by the owner who gave us all the necessary basic information and then simply left us to enjoy the break. One of our daughters came over for a day with her family and was tremendously impressed. We would certainly recommend Meadow Place very warmly and hope to revisit it.

Cottage is in a small village well placed to explore the Peak District and Staffordshire.

The cottage itself is spacious and accommodated our party of 8 well. Well equipped and the owner Karen came to introduce herself on day of arrival. Very friendly and welcoming and said just to knock if we needed anything, which we didn't. Would definitely recommend the cottage and would like to return to the Peak District in years to come to do some walking, without children!

Lovely barn conversion which has ensuite facilities for all bedrooms plus an extra upstairs loo.

Very impressive as you walk into the open plan upper floor. There is a sun room/ children's room which is in need of renovation. I would not want to use it as a bedroom in its current state which is a shame as it is big enough to be split in two. Overall a very nice place stay which provided a convenient base for a walking holiday. Would definitely recommend.

A very roomy and comfortable house.

Brilliant conversion even with the ' upside down' design still kept the natural old world charm. Ideal for walking the Peaks and canals. Red Lion pub was our 'local' as food spot on. Owners house next door and nothing too much trouble.

Fantastic accommodation in a beautiful part of the country, we would return in a heartbeat.

Excellent accommodation, top quality.

Owner was very welcoming and helpful but then left us to it.

We have been here many times and once again it didn't disappoint.

Great house, very convenient for touring Peak district.

Good local amenities.

Absolutely great property.

Felt so at home and Karen and her family were very welcoming. All the equipment you could think of and lots if board games and books. They have thought of everything and I honestly would go back in a heartbeat. Lovely Walks around the village

As this was a surprise birthday for my dad and had family coming from as far away as Scotland, this was the perfect location for us all to get together and spend time with each other.

The rooms were spacious yet cosy and we felt very much at home. There was enough room for us to stay comfortably together and have our own space too. The kitchen had everything we could possibly need to cook up meals and assemble a teetering birthday cake. The entrance room itself was a sight to behold. My brother even manged to fit his kayak in there as he ferried us to walk through Dovedale. Thank you to Mr and Mrs Humphrey's who let us bring our aged dog with us, who really is one of the family. You made us feel comfortable and at home. I am sure we will be visiting when another special birthday appears on the horizon. The Marriotts

The only reason that we wouldn't book this property again is that we like to change locations when we meet up.

A very comfortable property in a great location.

I cannot put in to words how much we loved this house!

!! The photos do not do it justice at all, extremely good value for money! Beautiful location, beautiful drive in, stunning house, excellent facilities! Plenty of parking, wonderful sized living room, reasonable sized kitchen, lovely bathrooms, lovely garden area! We will 100% be considering booking again next year! The only down side were that the beds were a bit squeaky but that is the only thing I would be able to make a little grumble about. LOVE LOVE LOVE!

Great property that is family and pet friendly in a lovely small village on the edge of the Peak District.

Friendly hosts. We were a party of three families and it was absolutely spot on. Thank you.

Meadow Place is absolutely stunning.

There is so much space, enough for all of us! (Group of 9). The village is beautiful and it was so close to drive through the Peak District for more walks. Fabulous fire, dining table and lounge area! It was also lovely to have a bathroom for each room. I would highly recommend this converted barn to anyone, especially for a large group for a get together. Thanks so much for making my birthday one to remember. Emily

Excellent location, host very helpful and friendly.

Meadow Place is excellent so much so we have re booked for Christmas 2017.

We've stayed here many times and love it.

The property is huge and well equipped. The owners are very hospitable and welcoming.

It was a lovely cottage in a very pretty village, and suited our needs perfectly.