Located in Buxton, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Foxlowe Arts Centre. .This cottage is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from St Edward's Church and 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Brindley Mill.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
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.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.
Property manager
Jo Bednall
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Spices
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
Up to 25 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
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
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
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
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
Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet friendly. Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 141 out of 160 reviews
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Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 160 reviews
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9.6/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Shelley R., Northamptonshire, UK
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Shelley R.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
19 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Outstanding, great communication, amazing array of kitchen etc. equipment. Lovely setting
Michael D.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Richard B.
14 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Richard B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Emma A.
7 Apr 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Emma A.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025
10/10 Excellent
Katherine M.
24 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant
The property was brilliant for our needs. It was clean, the hosts were amazing and the welcome basket was perfect.
Katherine M.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Richard D.
23 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Richard Drew
Great couple of days to celebrate my sons 21st birthday!!
Richard D.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
10/10 Excellent
Dawn F.
13 Feb 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Dawn F.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
8/10 Good
Nick L.
24 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Nick L.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
Martin C.
31 Dec 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
Martin C.
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024
10/10 Excellent
martin c.
15 Nov 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
martin c.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Linda K.
27 Oct 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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
Linda K.
Stayed 25 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Helen B.
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful View
Really enjoyed our stay at the cottage will come again
Helen B.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Robert R.
13 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great property in a lovely location
This property had everything we needed and was perfectly located for the walks that we had planned.
Robert R.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Wendy S., London
10 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great views
The property has everything one needs, quite a lot of basic products such as milk, tea, coffee, sugar were provided.
The heating was on as temperatures were low for June!
Wendy S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
judith s.
6 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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.
judith s.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Krishna I.
1 Jun 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
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!
Krishna I.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Stella S.
20 Apr 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
The perfect retreat
The cottage is cosy, comfortable and easy to live in. The location is beautiful and secluded with a lovely little village only a few minutes drive away. Plenty of things to do within a few miles drive and lots of walking. Jo, the host, is welcoming and very helpful. We were 3 friends catching up and had a thoroughly enjoyable stay although the weather was very windy and we had rain and snow showers so couldn’t make the most of the outdoor space. We would definitely recommend the cottage and the area and we hope to go back again for more fun times.
Stella S.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jessica S.
25 Feb 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful long weekend away
We've been here before and enjoyed it so much we have returned and we're about to make our next booking.
It is so peaceful here, the views are lovely (even with the fog!)
The cottage is warm, cosy and comfortable. There is everything we needed and many things we didn't think about but appreciated having such as washing powder to use after our muddy walks.
We'd definitely recommend Lud's Church as a walk, but get there early as the carpark is small and it is VERY popular.
A big bonus for us is that it is dog and child friendly with and ENCLOSED garden and a lovely pond walk straight out the front door.
Jessica S.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
8/10 Good
Garry H.
5 Jan 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to get away from it all
We set out to have a relaxing/restful week, which we achieved. The weather meant that staying in for some of the time was the best option and the cottage was comfortable. A car is a must here as the nearest village shop is a few miles away by busy road with no footpaths. With this in mind, a small piece of feedback would be to provide some provisions including bread with the welcome pack.
Jo and Colin were great hosts and we would recommend a stay here. (Good news for owners of electric cars - they are having a charging point installed soon - so there will be no need to worry about where to charge after a long journey to get there).
Garry H.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lalitesh Chandra C.
28 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location
Very good location with excellent views. Property was very clean and host very kind.
Lalitesh Chandra C.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Tim K.
8 Dec 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Mr
Great secluded place, photos dont do it justice
Tim K.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
8/10 Good
Finola O.
23 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect
Lovely stone cottage warm and cosy. Excellent location stunning views. Everything you need. Stayed last year again this year will definately return. Thanks Jo
Finola O.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Colin B.
15 Nov 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Woke up to amazing views
Lovely warm well equipped cottage in a lovely location.
Great value and welcoming host. Would definitely come again.
Colin B.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
8/10 Good
Jane C.
27 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Buxton barn
Nice property very quiet location, peaceful and relaxing.. will stay here again
Jane C.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Pamela M.
27 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Curlew cottage
Lovely well equipped cottage, cosy and comfortable. The weather was slightly unkind to us but we had an active holiday lots of walking and even a bike ride. We did manage to sit outside on a couple evenings to enjoy the wonderful view. We will return !