Beautiful stone barn
A countryside escape
Amazing beams feature throughout
Let the outside in
A flavour of the treats you can expect to be waiting for your arrival
Stylish dining space
Comfortable seats perfect for relaxing
Cosy nights in
Bright and airy bedroom
Stylish bedroom finish
Rolling views from the bedroom
Don't worry about forgetting your robes
Stunning beam detail
The perfect spot for dining alfresco
Pretty garden detail
Rolling views
1 / 16  Beautiful stone barn
2 / 16  A countryside escape
3 / 16  Amazing beams feature throughout
4 / 16  Let the outside in
5 / 16  A flavour of the treats you can expect to be waiting for your arrival
6 / 16  Stylish dining space
7 / 16  Comfortable seats perfect for relaxing
8 / 16  Cosy nights in
9 / 16  Bright and airy bedroom
10 / 16  Stylish bedroom finish
11 / 16  Rolling views from the bedroom
12 / 16  Don't worry about forgetting your robes
13 / 16  Stunning beam detail
14 / 16  The perfect spot for dining alfresco
15 / 16  Pretty garden detail
16 / 16  Rolling views

Ash Tree Cottage

Baslow (5.3 mls E), Peak District
Visit Britain rating: 5 stars
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5
star
Downstairs bathroom
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Pub nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Towels included
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At a glance

  • The perfect couple’s luxury escape with stunning open-plan lounge showcasing the barn’s original cruck beam construction
  • Wake up to idyllic views across green fields, stone walls and rolling hills
  • A welcome pack awaits your arrival, including one of the owner’s delicious home-baked cakes
Property code: 52026

Grade II listed building, has been lovingly restored and renovated, offering a cosy, comfortable and yet luxurious accommodation for couples who want to explore the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

Breath-taking views around every corner, picture postcard perfect villages, traditional market towns, unspoilt landscapes and wilderness, miles of footpaths and cycle ways, and yet only an hour’s journey from major industrial cities. The Peak District is also home to stately homes and castles, including romantic Haddon Hall, imposing Hardwick Hall ‘more glass than wall’, stunning Bolsover Castle and of course, the jewel in the crown, Chatsworth House. A real foodie hot spot there are countless restaurants, country pubs, farm shops and cafes to explore so you can put your feet up and forget about the washing up. Don’t forget to stop for some Bakewell pudding!

Stepping into the barn the well-appointed kitchen is a delight for the keen cook wanting to make the most of delicious Derbyshire delicacies and artisan foods. It is fully equipped with all the usual appliances, such as electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and a washer/dryer, along with a Nespresso coffee maker. A wood burner warms the cosy and comfortable lounge and dining area, alongside a TV/DVD player and music system. A store room offers space for damp clothes and boots after a day’s exploring. Overlooking the lounge is galleried bedroom with king-size bed and breath-taking views across the glorious countryside. The chic, ground floor bathroom has a shower over the bath and WC, and is stocked with luxurious fluffy white towels, robes.

Outside in the tranquil location are the gardens which help create the perfect place to relax. There is a sheltered courtyard area with seating and additionally there is off-road parking for two cars.

  • 1 Bedroom - King size
  • 1 Bathroom
  • Electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Nespresso machine
  • Wood burner - logs included
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Wi-Fi included
  • Babies in arms welcome
  • Welcome pack on arrival
  • Pub within walking distance
  • TV/DVD in lounge
  • Arrival: 15:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Matt Wojda

This property joined our collection in 2017 and is managed by Matt.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 32 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Sarah, 20th November 2023

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We had a fabulous week here. Beautiful accommodation. One of the best we have stayed in and as for the welcome pack including delicious cake, that was wonderful. We will be back!

Reviewed by Debbie, 4th November 2023

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We have just had a lovely weeks break at the cottage, I must say one of the best we have ever stayed in. Really a 5 star stay, lovely cake, coffee, bread, juice and eggs awaiting our arrival, the cottage was so well equipped and the bathroom, robes and toiletries of a hotel quality, log burner kept us toasty warm and views were wonderful. We did 2 Read moreof the walks from the folder, which were amazing in the autumn sunshine. We have stayed in many cottages over the last 20 years, highly recommended Hide

Reviewed by Robert, 15th September 2023

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Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean. One of the best we've stayed in. Great location including walks from the door, and 2 quality pubs in easy reach. A generous welcome pack including an amazing cake !

Reviewed by Roy, 8th September 2023

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Lovely well equipped barn. Very nice welcome pack. Cake was delicious!. Good location for visiting the Peak District. Good parking. Outside sitting area moved to other end of barn than that showed on photographs meaning no views.

Reviewed by David, 11th August 2023

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Had a lovely relaxing week in Ash Tree Cottage/Cruck Barn, couldn't have asked for a better location as a base for the Derbyshire Dales. On arrival was a generous welcome pack including a delicious homemade cake, and we could supplement the local food sourced from recommendations in the owners welcome information with fresh vegetables from the gardRead moreen. Cottage was clean, comfortable and had everything we needed. Next time will visit when it's cooler so we can try out the wood burner! Hide

Reviewed by Jo, 4th August 2023

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A beautiful cottage set in a quiet, perfect location for visiting all the local attractions. It was extremely comfortable and well presented. The most delicious carrot cake and welcome pack was waiting for us on our arrival. We had a lovely, relaxed week.

Reviewed by Kenneth, 30th June 2023

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Reviewed by Stuart, 5th June 2023

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Out of our 5 week holiday to Europe, this was the best stay we had, by far! Our host was great, the accommodation beautiful and the location was brilliant. We will be back!

Reviewed by Tom, 7th April 2023

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Reviewed by Andrew, 13th March 2023

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This a beautiful, original and well equipped house that is flawless. The owner was so generous with our welcome pack, and of particular note was the amazing carrot cake, easily the best we have ever tasted! When it is cold outside, it is lovely to have such a huge supply of logs and kindling supplied by the owner, so generous and convenient. And loRead morets of varied walks within a short drive. Will definitely return! Hide

Reviewed by Andrea, 3rd March 2023

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What a stunning barn conversion in beautiful, peaceful location. The cottage was absolutely spotlessly clean and the owners had left some welcome goodies for us including homemade cake and jam. It is in a perfect location to access many attractions including Chatsworth House which is only about 20 minutes drive away. There are plenty of walking traRead moreils nearby too. Curbar Edge is a nice place to walk accessible from Calver Village. I would highly recommend this property. Hide

Reviewed by Angela, 27th February 2023

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Absolutely stunning cottage, beautifully furnished & a real wow factor! Everything was perfect & so well equipped. We had a warm welcome with a beautiful cake & jam awaiting us. We so enjoyed our stay at Cruck Barn Cottage/ Ash Tree Cottage & would definitely recommend it.

Reviewed by Sj, 2nd December 2022

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Reviewed by Sarah, 7th November 2022

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we thoroughly enjoyed our stay, the cottage was in a great position for just walking out of the door for a lovely walk, or driving to explore the local area. Very warm and comfortable and lovely cake, bread, jam and eggs left for us which were greatly appreciated.

Reviewed by Alan, 28th October 2022

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Cruck Cottage was one of the best accommodations we have stayed in, everything was of a high standard and cleanliness was excellent - my husband and I said it was home-from-home comforts and so very warm, welcoming and cosy. Thank you Susan and Max for letting us stay at your lovely cottage.

Reviewed by Sara, 14th October 2022

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Amazing holiday. Accommodation just perfect. Owners very friendly and welcoming. Homemade cake was a very nice touch. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Michaela, 30th September 2022

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Extremely well equipped and very comfortable cottage, with all needs catered for. The owners also supplied a very generous array of goodies, including a mouth watering carrot cake and delicious local bread. I have stayed at this property twice, both times it was very enjoyable and the location is ideal for Chatsworth, Bakewell & Matlock and near maRead moreny lovely walks Hide

Reviewed by Peter, 12th August 2022

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Met when we arrived by Susan and have to say it was all very nice. The Cottage is in a lovely location in between overlooking the Hills and Valleys of the Peak district. Susan had left Bread, Jam, Cake, Eggs, Coffee, Tea and plenty of other nice touches!!! All very nice!!!!!

Reviewed by Lee, 29th July 2022

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A wonderful stay. The cottage was beautifully furnished with everything carefully thought through to provide a relaxing stay. The fresh goodies in the fridge and welcome tray on arrival were a lovely touch.( The cake was amazing!) We particularly enjoyed the secluded garden to enjoy breakfast and evenings relaxing in the peaceful surroundings. All Read morethe information we would require was available at the cottage. We highly recommend booking. Hide

Reviewed by Odette, 8th July 2022

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This cottage was exactly what the photos on the website promissed. Good location close to the Peak Districts activities and close to the roads leading to Sheffield, Hallifax and Machester. The owners are really nice people who welcomed us with a really delicous cake, fruit, apple juice and bread. We had really good weather so we could eat our breakRead morefast in the sun in the garden. The cottage is worth a visit. Hide

Reviewed by Maldwyn, 24th June 2022

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Barn was immaculately clean, well equipped and very comfortable. The surrounding garden was very pleasant.and views were beautiful. Parking was excellent and the SatNav found Grange Lane which made the property easy to find. Chatsworth House, Bakewell and Chesterfield were all within a reasonable distance. We highly recommend this barn and its locaRead moretion. Hide

Reviewed by Stefan, 10th June 2022

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Ash Tree Cottage is one of the best cottages we have ever been to. We found it spotlessly clean, most tastefully furnished and equipped with everything the discerning holidaymaker could wish for. The cottage is ideally located to explore the Peak District with plenty of walks on your doorstep. A very nice seating area outside invites you to enjoy aRead morel fresco dining with some splendid views towards the garden and the countryside. A special thanks for the extraordinary welcome gifts. We will return! Hide

Reviewed by Anthony, 3rd June 2022

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Reviewed by Marcie, 30th May 2022

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We had a lovely stay, it was our honeymoon & it was so needed after a busy wedding day. The cottage was clean, cosy and had everything we needed. The views were stunning and the pub down the road (the peacock at Barlow) had amazing views and great food!

Reviewed by Bernard, 22nd April 2022

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This Barn/ Cottage is the cleanest,well equipped and peaceful self catering property that we have ever visited. Sue made us extremely welcome as also did he son Neil and the welcome gifts especially the cake and tea on arrival was very much appreciated We had everything we could possibly need and more. The area had so many wonderful walks and the lRead moreocation is in easy distance from Chatsworth, Bakewell and Mam Tor. We would recommend this brilliant property to anyone. Thanks Bernard & Sheila Hide

Reviewed by H, 15th April 2022

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This is a delightful property in a quiet, rural location. It is an ideal base for walking or visiting places of interest. Scrupulously clean and comfortable. Just perfect!

Reviewed by Louise, 25th March 2022

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An absolutely beautiful conversion, with everything that you need. Its actually bigger than it looks in the photos, and just as well done up.. The location is gorgeous and so quiet - as we arrived the only sound we could hear were the skylarks, which was wonderful. We were there for my husbands birthday and enjoyed a lovely walk to one of the localRead more pubs for a great meal. The walk was around 30mins, along lovely, quiet roads - which did us very nicely after eating too much! Hide

Reviewed by Nicola, 1st March 2022

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The barn was lovely and all the little extras made it very welcoming, the homemade carrot cake was delicious. We had an enjoyable few days, despite the rain and felt very relaxed, we would certainly recommend it and hope to return later in the year.

Reviewed by sarah, 25th February 2022

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Truly amazing , beautiful cottage, so well equipped . Lovely arrival treats of cake and coffee. It was so lovely relaxing in the evening with wood burner .We are going to return.

Reviewed by Colin, 18th February 2022

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Fully agree with most other reviews here, the property is very well appointed. The owner has thought of virtually everything you may want during your stay. As others have said, the welcome treats of cake, milk, eggs, jam, etc were much appreciated and were a nice touch. Although miserable weather (storm winds and light snow) we enjoyed a relaxing sRead moretay in the cottage. Sorry we only saw the owner briefly, outside during the height of the storm! but thanks for a lovely stay. Hide

Reviewed by Craig, 28th January 2022

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The cottage was really lovely. Just what we needed for a nice, quiet, relaxing break! You do need to drive as it is a little bit out in the sticks but it isn't too far from Chatsworth, Baslow and Bakewell. We loved the log fire, underfloor heating and the welcome treats of cake, eggs, bread, milk and bathroom essentials. The cake was delicious! ThaRead morenk you so much for a wonderful stay! Craig and Emma x Hide

Reviewed by Susanne, 3rd December 2021

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Really enjoyed our stay in December, very comfortable and warm ; and a lovely pub down the road !

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Beautiful stone barn
A countryside escape
Amazing beams feature throughout
Let the outside in
A flavour of the treats you can expect to be waiting for your arrival
Stylish dining space
Comfortable seats perfect for relaxing
Cosy nights in
Bright and airy bedroom
Stylish bedroom finish
Rolling views from the bedroom
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Location

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