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Old Beams

Waterhouses, Peak District
Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 7
Bathrooms 6
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 2
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Four Poster
Quirky
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A Grade II listed, detached property full of interest and character
  • Enjoy garden games, a dip in the hot tub, and an evening BBQ
  • Relax by the roaring double fronted wood burner after exploring in the Peak District National Park
Property code: 81529

This former pub boasts a unique dining conservatory with a bespoke mural providing a memorable place for a celebration dinner. Come together with family and friends to relax and unwind with good company.

The property is situated just off the main road that runs through the village of Waterhouses, home to a traditional pub, village shop and take away cafe. For those wanting to explore, the Manifold Track starts within the village and is a favourite for walkers, cyclists and horse riders. Stop off at Thor’s Cave along the way or take refreshments at one of the cafes. Peak Wildlife Park (2.5 miles) is ideal for a family day out and for thrill seekers, Alton Towers theme park is a short drive away (6.5 miles). For a historical day out, visit Shugborough Hall, Little Moreton Hall and Chatsworth House, all within 20-30 miles.

Step into the welcoming entrance space which offers a sofa, fireplace, piano and traditional wood panelling - the character starts here. Wander through to the kitchen/diner with a stunning oak kitchen, central island and farmhouse dining table. There is also a utility area with a washing machine and access to outside – the perfect place to wash off those muddy paws. The impressive conservatory offers a spacious and light place to enjoy a celebration meal. The lounge is cosy and relaxing with a double-fronted wood burner and comfortable sofa and chairs to snuggle up in front of the TV. Completing the ground floor is a double bedroom with an en-suite shower and WC and from January 2023 there will be another downstairs double bedroom with en-suite. Head up the steep and narrow stairs to the first floor for three more bedrooms. There’s an impressive four-poster king-size bedroom with en-suite bathroom; a king-size bedroom with pull-out bed suitable for a child and en-suite bathroom with a wonderful roll-top bath; and a king-size zip-and-link bedroom (which can be made into a 2’ 6” twin on request), with en-suite shower room. Head up another flight of steep stairs to the second floor for the final two bedrooms; a double and twin bedroom and these share the nearby bathroom with shower over bath and WC. These bedrooms have partially restricted headroom with them being located in the eaves.

Outside, there is a large lawned garden with patio, hot tub, BBQ, wood-fired pizza oven and garden furniture for dining al fresco. There is a small pond in the garden with a safety grid over – care to be taken with children and dogs. There is off-road parking for up to eight cars.

  • 7 bedrooms – 3 doubles, 1 twin, 1 four-poster king-size, 1 king-size and 1 king-size zip-and-link (which can be made into a 2ft 6in twin on request)
  • 6 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC, 3 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with bath, separate shower and WC
  • Sleeps 14 + 2 - 2 x single pull out beds available on request ideal for a child, note there is limited space for travel cots if the pull out beds are needed
  • Electric Range oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, additional fridge and additional freezer, dishwasher, microwave and wine cooler
  • Utility area with washing machine
  • 2 travel cots and 2 highchairs available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • TV in the lounge
  • Piano
  • Hot tub - please bring your own towels for use outdoors
  • Garden with lawn, patio, BBQ, wood-fired pizza oven and outdoor seating
  • Off-road parking for 8 cars
  • Pub and shop under 0.25 miles
  • Please note there are steep stairs in the cottage and a small, covered pond in the garden – please supervise children
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 2 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Kate Gray

This property joined our collection in 2021 and is managed by Kate.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 47 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Christopher, 2nd October 2023

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Reviewed by Paul, 22nd September 2023

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Celebrated my 30th here and it's an absolutely amazing place that is great value for money. Bedrooms very well presented and the beds were really comfy. Great location with bikes to rent just 10 minutes away for those who like to explore but also the cottage has a lovely garden and hot tub if you wanted to stay in. The dining room was where we spenRead mored most of our time as it's beautifully decorated and a great space for hosting parties!! Hide

Reviewed by Bart, 15th September 2023

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14 of us had a very enjoyable weekend at Old Beams. Value for money was excellent. Very comfortable, clean and well-equipped, and having a lovely spacious feel inside and out, its the ideal place for a large party to relax together. Hosts Gill & Jonathan were very friendly and helpful.

Reviewed by Lianne, 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Mary, 1st September 2023

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Hot tub, barbecue and pizza oven were all great, as were the seating areas around the garden. We enjoyed breakfasts at the benches in the garden and evening meals in the patio area. The conservatory was great at night for family games around the table.

Reviewed by Jacquie, 4th August 2023

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The photos on the website are really good, but it's not until you enter the property that you get a real feel for the place. It's a beautiful house, but also comfortable with a real homely feel. We were a family party of three generations (plus a dog) and every one of us loved our week and were sad to leave. The owners were extremely hospitable andRead more nothing was too much trouble. I could not recommend this highly enough. Hide

Reviewed by Robin, 21st July 2023

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A very well equipped, clean comfortable and spacious place to stay. Highly recommended ! Narrow staircases could be a problem for those with mobility problems

Reviewed by Gillian, 14th July 2023

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We had an amazing golden wedding and birthday celebration. A selection of friends and family either stayed overnight or visited on different days. 1 friend took her first holiday in 5 years due to ill health and was relaxed and happy. There was enough room to spread out, but plenty of opportunities for chat and reminiscing .also plenty of local plaRead moreces to visit. Thank you Jonathan and Gillian for a holiday packed with happy memories. Hide

Reviewed by Barbara, 7th July 2023

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Old Beams is a lovely old well equipped house with a delightful secure garden. Lots of space inside and out for large groups to not feel on top of each other. Hot tub and pizza oven went down very well with younger members of the party. A great welcome from the thoughtful and caring owners who provided lots of advice and recommendations. The house Read moreis located on the southern edge of the National Park on an A road so a bit of road noise but on the other hand its easy to get to. Hide

Reviewed by Anita, 1st July 2023

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Reviewed by Stephen, 16th June 2023

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Great house, great area

Reviewed by Gemma, 2nd June 2023

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We had such a wonderful time here. The owners were really friendly & welcoming, on hand but not intrusive. Really nice to be shown around and be able to ask questions. Decorated lovely, the beds are really comfortable & the kitchen is more equipped than some homes! Everything is high quality, with plenty of crockery & glasses. Its a good base for tRead morehe manifold trail & lots of walks within a short drive too. Recommend The Star at Cotton and Hettys Tea rooms. Would love to stay again. Hide

Reviewed by Yvonne, 26th May 2023

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Gill & Jonathan were very welcoming, the 2 bottles of Prosecco & home made cake went down a treat. The property was beautiful, clean, well stocked & the location was perfect. The garden was an absolute joy to spend time in - which I did! The addition of the hot tub was also a bonus, very enjoyable. A perfect place for a large group to spend some quRead moreality time together. Alton towers was very close, the teenagers loved it. Plenty to do & see here. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Jessica, 12th May 2023

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Overall a great house for our party of 14 and dogs. The hot tub and pizza oven were a great touch...and well used! Parking for all our cars was also great. The welcoming cake, fizzy and flowers were also a great touch. Thankyou for a super week

Reviewed by Marcin, 28th April 2023

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Hosts very welcoming and efficient - we received homemade cake and bottles of bubbly, been shown the property and all its quirks. Building is beautiful with generous inside and outside spaces. Charmin rooms, very comfortable beds with feather filled duvets and pillows. Well equipped kitchen included everything we needed. Conservatory area with massRead moreive wooden table. Pizza oven kept in very good working condition. One of the best hot tubs!highly recommended for family and friends "home-from-home" Hide

Reviewed by CHRISTINE, 19th April 2023

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A family group of eleven of us stayed here - ranging in ages from 27 to 72. Gill and Jonathan were the most helpful hosts. This place is amazing - very quirky, but with so much living space and excellent bedrooms. On several days we walked directly from the property - there are so many routes to choose from. The hot tub was well-used, particularly Read moreafter strenuous walking. We also enjoyed the pizza oven ... and the log fire for chilly evenings. There is lots to do in the local area. Hide

Reviewed by Ann, 14th April 2023

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Reviewed by Aimee, 8th April 2023

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This house is amazing. Absolutely perfect. Had a family get together for a birthday. 14 of us and a dog. The house has so much room.All beds very comfortable and beautifully decorated. There has been so much thought snd love gone into the decor of this house. Gill and Jonathon were very welcoming and very helpful. Loads of equipment in kitchen.The Read moreconservatory is a bonus. Great for sitting around and playing games. Lovely cosy lounge with TV , Perfect location for all peak tourist spots Hide

Reviewed by Katrina, 3rd April 2023

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Lovely attention to detail including freshly made cake, some bubbly and fresh flowers. Highly recommended For a family gathering as the social spaces are great for entertaining.

Reviewed by John, 31st March 2023

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Such a lovely house and the owners were brilliant. Great communication and lovely show around when we got there. Definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Stephen, 24th March 2023

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Nice cottage for family gatherings.

Reviewed by Pamela, 13th March 2023

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Old Beams is a lovely place, well equipped and comfortable. Ideally located in an area where there is lots to do. Gill and Jonathan are very welcoming and helpful hosts. Would be very happy to stay here again.

Reviewed by Janice, 3rd March 2023

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This property really accommodated our group of 6 couples, all rooms are ensuite. Lots of space, with a fantastic log burner in the dual lounge. The outside area is really good too, including lawned garden, patio and hot tub area.

Reviewed by Helen, 30th December 2022

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The house was absolutely perfect for our group of 12 ranging from 4 to 49 (plus dog)! The friendly, helpful hosts met us there and showed us around. The house was fully equipped and beautifully presented. We stayed at New Year and it was still decorated for Christmas which added to the charm. We had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend OlRead mored Beams. Hide

Reviewed by Claire, 28th October 2022

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Beautiful large cottage ideal for a celebration. Extremely well equipped and owners very helpful and approachable. We were welcomed with a cake and Prosecco, a fantastic way to start our stay. The location is beautiful with lots of walks near by. The local pubs arent the best for food but we didnt venture more than 1 mile.

Reviewed by Dawn, 30th September 2022

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A beautiful cottage with plenty of room for everyone to be together or to split into smaller groups if preferred. It is very well equipped if you want to cook at home, although there are plenty of options for eating out locally too.

Reviewed by Pam, 23rd September 2022

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The house and garden lived up to expectations. We made full use of the hot tub, charcoal bbq and the wonderful pizza oven. The house is fully equipped to a high standard. It was wonderful to all sit down together (12 people) at the table in the conservatory for Sunday lunch. We appreciated the cosy fire in the evenings. The 4 children had their ownRead more floor at the top of the house with a shared bathroom but all the other bedrooms were ensuite which worked perfectly. Hide

Reviewed by Barry, 26th August 2022

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Homely, comfy, conveniently situated. Everything you need to relax.

Reviewed by Michael, 19th August 2022

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This house was a perfect choice to accommodate four generations of our family, ranging from 85yrs to 1 yr old, our two dogs and three cars. Seven people in total. We were greeted by the owner on our arrival who presented us with two bottles of Prosecco and a homemade cake then proceeded to show us around. The garden was perfect for us inc dogs to bRead moreoth play and relax in. The hot tub was enjoyed by our all. The location was great for Alton towers and sightseeing. Hide

Reviewed by David, 12th August 2022

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A large property with ample space for children to play and adults to sit and enjoy the peaceful nature. The bbq and the pizza oven were both put to good use with the children making their own special pizzas and bread sticks The facilities were excellent with everything that you could possibly need for a large group. Its half way between Ashbourne aRead morend Leek for shopping but the small village shop catered for essential items that you required. A wonderful place and a great holiday Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth, 5th August 2022

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Reviewed by Gillian, 15th July 2022

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Perfect break with lots of happy memories made. Spotlessly clean, bags of character. Plenty of room for family celebration for 6 month old to 75 year old mix. Loved the garden and hot tub and BBQ. Plenty of places to visit nearby. We have already booked for next year. Thank you to friendly helpful hosts.

Reviewed by Jacqui, 1st July 2022

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Fantastic holiday house. We were a party of 11 ages from 23 to 85 and join there was plenty of room for all. The pizza oven, bbq and hot tub were very popular, and lots of seating in the house, and outside. Lovely dog friendly garden for our 2 sausage dogs, and large enough garden area to play games in. Owners were very friendly and welcoming with Read morelots of suggestions for local activities. We would all love to come again and hope to book for next year. BEST HOLIDAY EVER. Hide

Reviewed by Robert, 17th June 2022

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Tempted to give a poor review in the hope that our chances of future bookings will improve but the owners were so welcoming and intent on giving us a great time in their wonderful house and garden that it would be criminal. A large place with so many great features were sure to present a few snags (problems too strong) but these were responded to iRead moremmediately without fuss. Great location and garden for young children with lots more for us older ones. Ideal for for our 3 generation reunion. Hide

Reviewed by Susan, 10th June 2022

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We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Old Beams and are already planning our return visit. the property is spacious, comfortable ad immaculately presented. We couldn't fault it

Reviewed by Jennifer, 20th May 2022

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9 adults and 1 dog had a great catch up and get together. Plenty of room to be together or separate. Beautiful garden and everything you could need. We loved it here

Reviewed by Ian, 13th May 2022

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Notwithstanding the minor issues mentioned above we had a great time in a great venue. A venue that we wholheartedly recommend.

Reviewed by Richard, 6th May 2022

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Old Beams was a fantastic location for our family holiday - the dining conservatory was an incredible space to hang out, the facilities were excellent and the property was kitted out very well. Gill and Jonathan were very attentive, the location is great and we're happy to return in the future, particularly having heard of the future planned develoRead morepments. Would happily recommend to large groups : ) Hide

Reviewed by Farouk, 29th April 2022

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So difficult to find accommodation for a large family group, (11, in this case), especially with an age range from 4 to 80+. What a super property which covered all we needed.

Reviewed by Julie, 22nd April 2022

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Great house for large gatherings, has 6 good sized bedrooms. Kitchen really well equipped and house comfy and cozy. Lovely surroundings for walkers. The garden is huge great for little ones and big hot tub , a must after a day of walking. Lovely welcome cake and prosecco off the owners a lovely touch.

Reviewed by Keith, 11th March 2022

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This was a wonderful property for our large family gathering. The conservatory was fantastic. Enabling all of us to eat in comfort together. Beautiful garden and hot tub which was used by some of our guests.

Reviewed by Andrew, 25th February 2022

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Lovely property - we visited with a group of friends for a weekend. Relaxing and plenty of quality space to spend time together (with the added benefit of being well equipped and having nice bedrooms). Well placed for taking in the local countryside and fresh air :)

Reviewed by Kerri, 18th February 2022

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What a wonderful, relaxing stay at old beams. Despite the dreary February weather, we had a great week in a beautiful property spending quality time with family. The house was just to our needs where we felt at home within hours of arriving. Gill & Jonathan were great hosts & couldnt have been more accommodating. The location was perfect & accessibRead morele where we enjoyed trekking, cycling & sight-seeing. Very excited to hear about the upcoming house improvements & would love to return next year!! Hide

Reviewed by Marissa, 14th January 2022

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We recently stayed at The Old Beams cottage and absolutely loved it! Its location is perfect for access to lovely walks, the local pubs and small shop. There is plenty of space for 12 adults, plenty of hot water and there is plenty of cooking equipment. The hosts were friendly and helpful. The hot tub is fabulous and very well positioned in a conceRead morealed (from the wind) location in the pretty rear garden. We would like to stay in the summer to make more use of the outside space too. Hide

Reviewed by Nicola, 21st December 2021

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Family of 12 stayed over Xmas and house accommodated us perfectly, lots of space! Host was great and welcome basket was very generous! Hot tub was a great hit with all of us.

Reviewed by Alan, 10th December 2021

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We have just had a lovely stay at Old Beams Waterhouses celebrating our Golden wedding. 10 of us together. A wonderful time was had by all of us. Lovely spacious conservatory for our celebratory meal. My family enjoyed the lovely hot tub. Safe enclosed garden for the dogs. Welcoming owners Gill and Jonathan who kindly left us cake and prosecco. We Read moreenjoyed Sunday lunch at Ye Olde Crown Hotel 5min walk away. Would love to stay again Hide

Reviewed by Anthony, 3rd December 2021

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