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Shires Barn

Peak District (2 mls), Derbyshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
5
star
Downstairs bathroom
Complex of properties
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Pub nearby
Luxury
Romantic
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Relax in bed and gaze over the outstanding views from the floor to ceiling windows in the bedroom
  • Sit on the patio and enjoy the rural views that reach over to the city lights of Manchester
  • Enjoy relaxing in this social open-plan area with beautiful furniture and warming wood burner
Property code: 83789

This unique cottage is hidden in the sleepy village of Mellor situated within the grounds of the owners' home but tucked away with absolute privacy, it’s the perfect, want-for-nothing, stylish retreat.

Situated close to some of Cheshire and Derbyshire’s finest countryside with a range of walks through fields, woods and wild moorland direct from the door. Mellor boasts three pubs and a golf club where you can enjoy a one-day round of golf and take advantage of their restaurant. Tarden Farm is a working stables catering for experienced riders with direct access to a network of public footpaths and bridleways. The Midshires Way, Middlewood Way and Sett Valley Trail are all within 3 miles, Lyme Park, 5 miles, and popular tourist attractions such as RHS Bridgewater, Buxton, Edale, Chatsworth House and Castleton can be reached within 26 miles. Manchester is 12 miles away with a direct train from Marple.

Step into the hallway and make yourself at home in the beautiful open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. This social space is a dream to relax in. The kitchen area offers a range oven and gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washing machine/tumble dryer.  It also benefits from cosy underfloor heating throughout the ground floor and bathrooms.  Enjoy a celebration meal at the nearby dining table then relax on the comfy seating in the lounge. Light the wood burner, chill in front of the Smart TV, and make the most of the amazing countryside views through the bi-fold doors. There is also a handy downstairs WC and a cloakroom for those muddy boots. Head upstairs to the master bedroom which boasts floor to ceiling windows with outstanding views. Take long lie-ins in the king-size bed, and lose yourself in the views. There is a further twin bedroom and the bathroom has shower over bath and WC.

Outside there is an enclosed patio with dining seating, providing a stunning place to sit, enjoy the panoramic views and enjoy the summer sun with good company. There is off-road parking for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms 1 king-size and 1 twin
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Range oven and gas hob, coffee machine, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Courtyard patio garden with seating
  • Underfloor heating on the ground floor and bathrooms
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Shop within 2 miles, pub within walking distance
  • This property is set within the grounds of the owners home but privacy is assured
  • Experienced riders can book a hack with one of the owners beautiful horses *charges may apply
  • Does not accept hen/stag groups
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Lesley Crowther

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

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 35 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Neil, 13th September 2024

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Great location with fantastic views across the hills towards Manchester. Cottage finished to a really high standard, very clean, warm and welcoming. Great location with a pub providing good food within a 10 minute walk. Would certainly recommend and consider staying here again.

Reviewed by Tanya, 23rd August 2024

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The accommodation is tastefully decorated and well equipped for a very comfortable stay. Our family felt 'right at home'. Greg and his team were amazing. The property has a great view, and it's wonderful to look out of the windows and see the horses in the fields. The location is great for visiting the many attractions in and around the surroundingRead more areas. We could have easily stayed an extra week! Thank you so much Hide

Reviewed by Gerri, 12th July 2024

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What a wonderful place to stay! Beautifully designed, well equipped and with amazing views. The area was a joy to visit with walks from the doorstep, and further afield in the Goyt Valley. Journeys to NT properties and into Manchester are easy too. Well be back again soon!

Reviewed by Danny, 14th June 2024

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Great Cottage with outstanding views....brilliant for walkers with plenty of well trodden place straight from the door step.. A place we are planning to back to...

Reviewed by Clare, 5th April 2024

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An absolutely beautiful cottage, clean, really well equipped & comfy beds. We are a family of 4 with 2 young children and we just loved it. The owners are so friendly & accommodating. Its a great location with some beautiful walks & places to explore but very convenient to go into Manchester too.

Reviewed by Parmjit, 24th March 2024

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Reviewed by Paula, 15th March 2024

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Our 2nd time holidaying in the Shires Barn & it was just as fabulous as the first time. Views are stunning from this property & this time we saw some fabulous sunsets. You are spoilt for choice with all the bridleways, public footpaths & canals that you can walk or bike. (We will take our bikes next time) Didn't use the car at all. Property has eveRead morerything you need & is lovely to come back to at the end of a long walk. Greg & Maurice are very friendly to. Looking forward to returning next year Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte, 16th February 2024

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We had pretty rubbish weather during our break, but it didn't matter one bit because this gorgeous barn made it a real pleasure to stay in! The views are absolutely stunning, and the barn itself has been renovated to such a high standard that it makes it easy to feel comfortable and properly relax. Our hosts were very thoughtful and I would recommeRead morend this stay to anyone wanting to enjoy the gorgeous countryside! Hide

Reviewed by Maxine, 29th December 2023

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Amazing hosts at the beautiful Shires barn with fantastic views across the countryside. Everything you need for a break away. Highly recommend!

Reviewed by Jane, 22nd December 2023

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A beautiful, well equipped, comfortable cottage in a stunning location. The owners had gone to a lot of trouble to make the property feel like home. We were at the cottage over Christmas and it had been tastefully decorated.

Reviewed by Stephen, 5th November 2023

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Luxury country cottage escape with classy amenities and in an area to suite everyone! The views, countryside and character are more than enough for a fantastic a stay, then there are all the added qualities and thought that has been lovingly put in to the cottage by, the equally amazing hosts. Walks, horses and fine pubs are on your doorstep with aRead more log burner to relax to afterwards. Going to stay again and recommend to friends, family... and you! It's that good! Hide

Reviewed by Rob, 27th October 2023

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Just a lovely spot, well put together in a peaceful location, it was a pleasure to come back each day after venturing out for some walks. Would highly reccommend and really good value for the space and high standard finish.

Reviewed by Fiona, 20th October 2023

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Wonderful cottage with stunning views. Ideal location with lots of local pubs, coffee shops and walks.

Reviewed by Alison, 13th October 2023

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The shire was one of the highlights in our week long holiday. The views are amazing, the appliances and furnishings are high quality and Greg was honestly one of the most accommodating hosts I have met! I would definitely recommend this place and I hope to return one day in the future because it's really a home away from home.

Reviewed by Bethany, 6th October 2023

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An exceptionally comfortable, stylish, well-equipped place to stay. It has ample parking, walking routes directly from the house, and so many local pubs to try! The hosts left lots of useful information to help explore the local area. And the views from the house are truly stunning. We loved it!

Reviewed by Chrissie, 29th September 2023

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The cottage had everything we needed. Super well stocked kitchen which made meal times easy and enjoyable. Greg was a fantastic host and the views were epic - the pictures don't do justice!

Reviewed by Cathryn, 15th September 2023

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We loved staying at this property. Having stayed at lots of great ( and not so great) properties before, this one is now the top of our list. Really well equipped with good quality furnishings and equipment. We were very comfortable. Ideally situated with many walks on the doorstep and further into the Peak District but also easy access to ManchestRead moreer via the train. We were transfixed by the view across countryside and cityscapes. We wouldnt hesitate to stay here again Hide

Reviewed by Debbie, 8th September 2023

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Perfect location for visiting Peak District and Manchester. Gorgeous cottage with beautiful views. Lovely hosts. Would not hesitate to recommend.

Reviewed by Yannick, 28th July 2023

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A beautiful cottage with a stunning view. A really big and functional kitchen means you can cook proper meals when you don't want to go out. The furnishings are top-notch and the beds extremely comfortable. Even has an outdoor plug that can trickle-charge an EV Greg is a great host, always around in case of questions or issues. We will definitely bRead moree returning! Hide

Reviewed by Ian, 14th July 2023

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The current photographs of the cottage on the website do not portray the real charm it holds, having been finished to a high standard. It is a great living space with tremendous views.

Reviewed by Jan, 7th July 2023

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Beautiful house with a beautiful view!

Reviewed by Gareth, 23rd June 2023

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Reviewed by Anne, 2nd June 2023

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Reviewed by Blair, 26th May 2023

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Excellent place to stay and friendly hosts - recommended

Reviewed by Debra, 14th April 2023

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Great cottage, lovely setting and lovely hosts. Walks direct from cottage and good eating pubs also in walking distance. I would definitely recommend it.

Reviewed by Catherine, 31st March 2023

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Beautifully appointed and equipped from lovely fluffy towels, comfy beds and crisp bed linen and tasteful diffusers dotted around to plenty of good quality crockery and kitchen utensils. Everything really well thought out and the highlight was the amazing view enhanced by the floor to ceiling windows (and patio weather permitting) to make the most Read moreof it. Owners discreet but attentive. Attached superb riding stables a huge bonus for anyone horsey too. Hide

Reviewed by Amanda, 28th March 2023

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Such a beautiful setting with some really lovely neighbouring towns. Luxury accommodation with stunning views across the fields to Manchester in the distance. Missing the view since we came home. The owners were on hand for whatever we needed, they were truly wonderful. We will definitely be back. Can't recommend this property highly enough.

Reviewed by Derek, 25th February 2023

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We had a great holiday. Shires Barn was warm and cosy , with everything you needed for a holiday. We loveed looking at the view. The Barn was in a good location for the town and country.

Reviewed by Nik, 30th December 2022

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A fantastic, well thought out barn conversion with stunning views back over the hills to Manchester and beyond. Fantastic hosts who helped put us at ease and couldnt do enough for us. We stayed as a family of 4 and we all had a great time staying at Shires Barn and would definitely stay again. The barn is well decorated, warm, with a full kitchen aRead morend great views. Short walk to Mellor village with a good pub at the end of the road (c. 250m) . Great access to footpaths and the peak district. Hide

Reviewed by Lucy, 23rd December 2022

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We had a fantastic stay at Shires Barn, We stayed over Christmas week and it was magical, decorated beautifully. The views from the Barn were stunning and the location was perfect for us, easy to access the peak district but also a short journey to Manchester. The hosts were really friendly and accommodating and on hand if we needed anything. We woRead moreuld definitely recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Alison, 9th December 2022

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Fabulous property in a lovely location with wonderful views and friendly owners. The perfect spot for our pre-Xmas break. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Louise, 18th November 2022

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Wow what a place, spectacular views, 5* star accommodation. Everything has been thought of and more. Could not recommend more highly.

Reviewed by Samantha, 14th October 2022

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We had a wonderful stay, very clean and comfortable. Absolutely amazing views! A great base to explore the Peak District would very highly recommend.

Reviewed by Fraser, 10th October 2022

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Beautiful cottage with stunning views. Well equipped.

Reviewed by Donna, 30th September 2022

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Beautiful cottage! Greg and Maurice were the perfect hosts, discreet but lovely to talk to, and very informative and helpful. We could want for nothing as the cottage had everything carefully considered for our stay. We had such a lovely relaxing and peaceful time there and would love to revisit, pubs are pretty close too which makes this a prime lRead moreocation! Hide

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