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Lower Holly Barn

Riber, Peak District
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs allowed 1
4
star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Luxury
Romantic
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Picture perfect cottage, with walks from your door, nestled in gorgeous countryside
  • Complete with bowling/putting green, summer house and gym
  • Tranquil retreat, allowing you to immerse yourself in nature, hearing the birds sing around you
Property code: 93436

A beautiful little gem in some of the most stunning countryside, offering a peaceful getaway in luxurious surroundings. You can enjoy breath-taking views on your doorstep, with a network of footpaths leading right from the cottage itself. Matlock is just over 2 miles away, nestled by the Derwent River, with an array of shops, cafes, pubs, and antique shops. In autumn, the Matlock Bath Illuminations with a firework display is a spectacular event just 3 miles away. Within an easy drive, discover the splendid Chatsworth House (10 miles), Haddon Hall (9 miles), and Crich Tramway Village (5 miles). You can also take advantage of the excellent walking routes around the Derwent Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Great British Car Journey sits on the same site as the White Peak Distillery, a little over 5 miles away, both offering tours and experiences throughout the year.

This is a single-storey self-contained apartment in a group of cottages converted from a former barn and workshop, in a hamlet of similar mellow-stone properties. You can appreciate the high standard that this cottage enjoys throughout, with an area that is perfect to decant your coat and shoes, before walking into the open-plan living room/kitchen, with its gorgeous décor. Here you find a fitted kitchen area, beautiful antique dining table, chairs and cupboard, and sumptuous soft seating in the lounge area along with a Smart TV for you to snuggle up and watch a film. There are views over the fields from your dining table, giving you full appreciation of the setting of the cottage. There is a pretty, spacious shower room, en route to the bedroom, where a king-size bed meets you in another well-appointed room that enjoys lovely colour accents and further views of the fields.

Outside, there are lots of picture-perfect places in the extremely well-maintained grounds. There is a lovely bistro table and chairs, patio and lawn to the front of your cottage, where you can enjoy your morning coffee and plan your day whilst embracing the peaceful surroundings. The cottage benefits from some shared facilities (but rarely used by other residents), including a well-equipped gym just up the path, bowling/putting green right outside your back door and a summer house for you to enjoy, with its babbling waterfall and lily pond adjacent and beautiful views. Surrounded by wildlife and rolling fields, you can completely immerse yourself in the tranquillity of this beautiful space.

  • 1 bedroom - king-size
  • 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven, induction hob and fridge with 3* freezer box
  • Smart TV in lounge; Bluetooth speaker
  • Patio with seating, bowling/putting green with summer house
  • Home gym with a variety of equipment
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • Pub 1.8 miles and shop 3 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 1 dog allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • 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.

 

Lesley Crowther

This property joined our collection in 2023 and is managed by Lesley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alexis, 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Suzanne, 20th September 2024

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We loved staying here & we're going back. Lynda was amazing, really helpful, went above & beyond what most hosts would & made us feel at home. The location is great, about 20-30 mins from lots of great places to visit. Very quiet area, lovely walks, nice pub just down the road. Plus there's the gym, putting green & summer house. Lovely bed & lots oRead moref space for clothes. Kitchen area is a good size for making small meals. Overall, a very comfortable cottage for whatever you want from your stay. Hide

Reviewed by Laurence, 14th September 2024

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A lovely cottage in a delightful location.

Reviewed by Michael, 2nd September 2024

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We spent almost a week at Lower Holly Barn in early September and had a most enjoyable and relaxing stay. The cottage provides excellent accommodation and is very well furnished, with some very nice touches. The location is ideal for exploring the Peak District National Park A big Thank You to Linda, the owner, for making us feel so welcome. Mike aRead morend Sue. Hide

Reviewed by David, 19th August 2024

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A most peaceful and relaxing break at the Lower Holly Barn. Our host was most welcoming and very helpful especially with the local restaurant/pub recommendations. Very spacious cottage for two. We would recommend it as an ideal place to stay in the Matlock area.

Reviewed by Lorraine, 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Louise, 12th July 2024

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Holly Barn is a beautiful cottage, well equipped for a holiday. The garden is beautiful and a delight to sit in and enjoy the peaceful surroundings.

Reviewed by Jane, 21st June 2024

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What a lovely holiday cottage in a VERY beautiful setting. Lynda was so welcoming and the cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing holiday. One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in (and we have stayed in a few over the years!). Highly recommend.

Reviewed by Brian, 7th June 2024

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Reviewed by Callum, 24th May 2024

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A very cozy and clean cottage with a friendly and helpful owner! The area around is great for walks and getting to nearby towns is quite easy. Would recommend for a long weekend.

Reviewed by Lynne, 17th May 2024

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We had a fantastic stay, it really is a lovely little gem and Lynda the host was so lovely and helpful nothing was to much trouble, and the lovely welcome surprises were very much appreciated! Thank you Lynda xx would definitely recommend a visit!

Reviewed by Helen, 10th May 2024

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Wonderful stay in a beautiful area. Cottage perfect.

Reviewed by Stephen, 4th May 2024

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Lovely cottage in a quiet location. Perfect for long weekend break . Lynda ensured we had a wonderful stay and made us feel at home.

Reviewed by Denise, 19th April 2024

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A wonderful location and a very beautiful and comfortable cottage. We had a very relaxing and peaceful stay. Lynda is a very friendly and helpful host and we wouldn't hesitate to recommend Lower Holly Barn to anybody, in fact we're telling our friends and family all about it. We will be visiting again.

Reviewed by Jenn, 7th April 2024

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I couldnt recommend Lower Holly Barn enough! It is an absolutely beautiful cottage in stunning surroundings. There is plenty to explore close by, or great as a base to explore further afield. It is so quiet and peaceful; a perfect place to go to get away, relax and recharge. I didnt want to leave, and cant wait to go back soon!

Reviewed by William, 15th March 2024

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We had a most enjoyable week at Lower Holly Barn cottage. It was spotlessly clean, very well and tastefully appointed and located in a quiet and peaceful environment. Lynda, the owner was very friendly and welcoming and was a knowledgable source of helpful information about the area.

Reviewed by Sue, 31st January 2024

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Absolutely wonderful cottage. Lynda our host couldnt have been more welcoming or helpful. The location is so peaceful and quiet. Just what we needed.

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