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Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.

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Perched 1500ft above the rolling hills, Ridgehead Farm Cottages offer a serene escape in the heart of Peak District. With underfloor heating and two spacious bedrooms, Snipe and Curlew cottages provide a warm retreat for families or couples. Enjoy year-round peace and tranquility with convenient access to local amenities. Take advantage of an EV charger on-site.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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About this property

Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.

  • Ridgehead Farm Cottages were created in 2008 by converting a 200 year old historic barn into 2 luxury cottages, Snipe and Curlew, they are both rated at the top end of 4 star by the tourist board. Set at 1500ft on a 80 acre equine farm within a site of Special Scientific Interest, they offer stunning views and year round peace and tranquillity yet are conveniently located for local amenities and exploring the Peak District. Each cottage has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4 so are perfect for families or couples, the 2 cottages can be booked together (10% discount) to sleep 8. With underfloor heating downstairs and in all bathrooms they provide a warm, cosy retreat at the end of the day. EV charger now available for use of guests, has type 2 cable fitting most modern electric vehicles. Charging costs at domestic rates.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Welcoming dogs only

2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

How much is parking?

Onsite parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Peak District National Park, Brough Park Leisure Centre, and Foxlowe Arts Centre. Buxton and Poole's Cavern Country Park and Harrison Park are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Reviews

Exceptional

All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travelers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 173 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 20 out of 173 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 173 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 173 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 173 reviews

9.6

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, inside and out. Secluded rural location but good road links to great walks and surrounding areas. Very responsive host. Welcome wine and cookies was a lovely treat and milk in fridge a nice touch. Be sure to say hi to Jack the very friendly sheep! Would definitely recommend and revisit.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely short break in an idyllic location. Outside was frosty and it had a flurry of snow but we were so warm and cosy in the cottage. We had a great stay with our dogs and will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Louise henthorn

Lovely stay

Lovely cottage in the middle of Peak District, very well equipped and comfortable, will stay again !
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2017
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property in a lovely location

This property had everything we needed and was perfectly located for the walks that we had planned.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lalitesh Chandra C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful location

Very good location with excellent views. Property was very clean and host very kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

martin c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Fantastic warm and cosy retreat in an out of the way location. Good access to walks and tourist attractions alike. Had a great 3 days and dog friendly too.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alicja R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location.

Absolutely lovely place, wonderfully remote yet close to some extraordinary locations.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Really nice stay

We had a fabulous time. The cottage is really nice and views are spectacular
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dawn F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous cottage tucked away in the moors

Stayed here to visit family in both Stoke on Trent and Bolton and this was roughly in between. Had a wonderful peaceful time here and wished we could have stayed longer. Hope to go back again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Jane C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buxton barn

Nice property very quiet location, peaceful and relaxing.. will stay here again
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short break

Outstanding, great communication, amazing array of kitchen etc. equipment. Lovely setting
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family get away

It was a beautiful home from home cottage with everything you need. Comfy beds, lovely setting and great facilities. Jo was a fantastic host, really friendly and welcoming along with her animals who the children adored. It’s a beautiful peaceful location with stunning views all around. Thank you we will be sure to visit again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Woke up to amazing views

Lovely warm well equipped cottage in a lovely location. Great value and welcoming host. Would definitely come again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Richard B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking loc

My 7yo and I stayed at the property, there was plenty of room for us and could easily accommodate a family of 4. I’ll definitely be taking my wife back there for a weekend just the 2 of us. The location is stunning. Thank you Jo.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant

The property was brilliant for our needs. It was clean, the hosts were amazing and the welcome basket was perfect.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Krishna I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

lovely cottage

This is an excellent cottage, located very conveniently to Buxton and Leek and Jo is a wonderful host - cozy and comfortable rooms, warm and a very friendly host. We loved our stay and highly recommend it - on top of all this, the view is to die for!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Debra H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely relaxing

Wonderful home from home. Fabulous views too .so lovely and peaceful. Jo was lovely ,easy check in .
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Linda K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely restful stay

Wonderful location and very friendly hosts. Perfect for visiting Buxton, Bakewell, Longnor and Matlock and others. The cottage was warm and comfortable and had everything I needed. The sheep were very friendly! I would certainly return
Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sam C.

Perfect!

Beautiful cottage, thoughtful hosts, stunning views and excellent for walking or visiting local towns.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surrounded by beauty

A very comfortable little cottage with everything you need for exploring the Peak District. Horses, chicken's and friendly sheep on your doorstep. Jo is a very laid back host and her communication was fantastic.. we had a lovely stay. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martin C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Christmas stay

Lovely place to stay in a rural setting. The cottage was cosy and warm, and had everything we needed. The only downside was no wifi, but we had a good phone connection so managed with our hotspot. Jo & Clive were great hosts alwsys available and helpful. It is ideally situated for walk, Buxton, Leek and other peak park towns. Would definitely book it again.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect stay at Curlew Cottage

Thank you again for providing such a fantastic base for our holiday. Curlew Cottage was equipped with everything we needed. The bed was very comfortable and the en-suite was a bonus. The location was stunning with a wonderful view to enjoy from the lovely garden. Betty the Cockapoo had a great time, getting to know the other animals, though I think she might have been disappointed that Jack, the sheep, wouldn't chase her. She enjoyed meeting them all. We definitely plan to return hopefully for a longer stay next time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage with amazing views

The cottage is lovely, with great views and in a peaceful setting. We had a wonderful few days cycling, walking and visiting nearby attractions, such as Chatsworth and Bakewell. Would definitely recommend and hopefully return to explore the Peak District further.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

judith s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

The cottage is gorgeous with amazing views. The host is lovely and communication was really good. The cottage has everything we needed and we enjoyed sitting outside taking in the views and inside when it got chilly where it was cosy and warm.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Victoria G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Well kept properly with lovely owners

Very quiet and comfy and warm property. It’s January so a bit windy. Beautiful scenery great walks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021