An attractive, stone barn, 5 miles from Bakewell in the Peak District, this Derbyshire holiday home is perfect for an extended family group. Sleeping eight guests, the four-bedroom retreat is in a superb setting for walking, cycling and the many other pursuits possible in the national park. Step straight out to explore the countryside. Follow the 4-mile Lathkill Dale route that takes you past caves and beside the River Lathkill to a waterfall, then back across the top of the scenic dale, or hike 2 miles up to Magpie Mine to see the remains of a 19th-century lead mine. Head into Bakewell to potter in the shops and pause in a tearoom for a portion of the town’s famous pudding.
Enter the barn and you’ll discover a cosy property with an abundance of exposed wood, as well as natural stone, giving it a welcoming ambience. The lounge, where there is a metal spiral staircase, has plentiful soft seating to recline on as you watch TV or chat together, while the kitchen/diner is another fabulous room. With a flagstone floor, this is arranged with ample, stylish country cream units at one end and a dining space at the other, with a farmhouse table to gather around and a piano for that homely feel. Also downstairs are a utility room and a shower room. Climb the wide spiral staircase to access the upper level of the barn, where there are two twin bedrooms, a king size and a bunk bedroom. There is also a stylish family bathroom.
Soak up the Derbyshire sunshine out in the garden. Here there is a lawn for children to play on and a table and chairs for outside dining.