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

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Longnor, Buxton
  • Peak District National Park
    6 min drive
  • Pavilion Gardens
    12 min drive
  • The Crescent
    12 min drive
  • Manchester (MAN)
    53 min drive

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About the area

Buxton

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 (10.6 km) from Brindley Mill and 6.6 mi (10.6 km) from St Edward's Church.
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What's nearby

  • Pavilion Gardens - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
  • Buxton Opera House - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
  • The Crescent - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Devonshire Dome - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Goyt Valley - 13 min drive - 13.1 km

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 20 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Parks Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Roaches - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Lazy Trout - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Priory - ‬8 min drive

About this property

Entire place

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

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Paper towels
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Cave exploring nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horse riding nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows

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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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sorrell M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful location
Beautiful cottage and location was both peaceful and ideal for the amazing walks. Cottage was very well equipped with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful place, very friendly and helpful owners. Set in a very beautiful part of England
We arrived at about 4 o’clock but there was a lot of fog, Jo welcomed us in, a really nice house and it was lovely and warm in the house when we arrived, the next morning the fog started to disappear to reveal a beautiful last scape
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage in a great location
We stayed in Snipe Cottage which was lovely…a home from home with everything you need! It’s warm and comfortable and in a beautiful location…lovely being on the farm with friendly sheep and seeing the horses was great too. Would definitely book to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Darren G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage in the mist
Lovely cottage in the hills with good access to nice walks and quaint towns
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

anwen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent location
Snipe Cottage is warm, comfortable and has an outside area where a dog can happily enjoy a game of catch-that-stick. The views are impressive and the location gives easy access to Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock and other smaller places. Great eateries nearby!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness
We loved it!
Had a lovely holiday, cottage was great, views were great, and our host Jo was great. Was a great location for all the day trips and lovely to come back to. We all had a really happy stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sue P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little place
Everything you would need for a short (or Long) getaway. Very welcoming hosts- nothing too much trouble. An incredible escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
Brilliant property for us both to stay and as a base. Jo was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Joel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
One week Holiday in Snipe cottage
We were four adults (parents and 2 adult daughters) staying in Snipe Cottage in early July 2024. Nice and clean house, we enjoyed stunning views from the cottage and loved seeing horses, sheep, and chickens around. However, the double and the single sofa in the living room were a bit tight for 4 adults to sit comfortably, and a coat hanger by the entrance would have been useful. Overall had a lovely time.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Lovely friendly host. Amazing views from the property. The cottage was clean and had everything you need. Ideally located for discovering the area
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Peter J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We had a fantastic time staying in Snipe Cottage. The cottage had pretty much everything we needed, and was cozy and comfortable. Joanne was very friendly and helpful. The farm is located in a fabulous spot, and our kids loved the friendly sheep. We'll definitely be coming back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ramanathan N.

Liked: Cleanliness
A comfortable bolt hole
The location is close to many white peak walks. The accommodation is very comfortable with a well stocked kitchen and two bathrooms with powerful showers. Jo, the owner welcomed on arrival and was incredibly helpful when we needed her advice. Will certainly look to visit again
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Break
Had the most amazing 2 nights at Snipe Cottage, Jo was there the moment we arrived to show us around. Location was perfect, tucked away on a country lane with spectacular views. Cottage had everything you could need, games, books, everything for cooking a family meal, dishwasher and a washer dryer which came in really handy after muddy walks, there is a clothes airer and the underfloor heating certainly helped in drying boots off in the boot room! Jo herself was such a lovely host, she gave lots of time to my daughter who is horse obsessed, telling her about each of the horses on the livery and allowing her to feed a carrot or two! She also recommended the most amazing pet friendly pub which is no more than 10 minutes away, The Lazy Trout is a must visit, food was beautiful and they even had a pup menu! The cottage was central for lots of exploring, Bakewell is a nice town to walk around and Chee Dale Stepping Stones is a fantastic walk, however at the moment the riverbanks are deep mud for at least 2 miles of the walk, therefore only go if you have the right footwear...and maybe a change of clothes in the car, lots of people had fallen into the mud! Will definitely be back as this flying visit was not enough time in the most beautiful of places! Thank you again Jo!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This may be an old barn but it has been beautifully renovated and is a spacious, comfortable and cosy place to stay while in the Peak District. It is in a stunning location and Jo made us feel very welcome and was very helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hosts and we will definitely be staying again. Nice warm , cosy cottage with breathtaking views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing Cottage - Home from Home
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Just like home from home. Host was very welcoming and very helpful. Couldn’t fault the place, everything you needed for a perfect stay. A great central location to travel to areas around. We will definitely be back as we still have so much to see around the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
We loved our stay here. The view was great with relaxing surroundings. Loved seeing the horses, sheep and chickens. Jo was a great host. Thank you from us and Pumpkin!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marion W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our short break
Perfect location beautiful scenery excellent host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Laura T.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great week
A lovely place to stay - the cottage was well equipped, in a peaceful setting, very cosy during the cold weather and also close to everywhere we wanted to visit. Thank you.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

colin c.

Liked: Cleanliness
We were looking for a remote location and this was perfect overlooking the moors
Wonderful views of the moors and very quiet. Accommodation was very neat and tidy and well equipped from the kitchen, utilities, local information, games, DVDs, books, puzzles etc. nice welcome touch of wine, cookies and milk. Joanne was very friendly and provided pre arrival contact information and directions and greeted us on arrival. Joanne and Clive were very helpful getting us out on departure due to the heavy snow (gritting and clearing the drive so we could drive out before the really heavy snow arrived!) We would have been happy to be snowed in but had to make our flight out of England.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl B.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely, cosy cottage stay.
A really lovely cottage with outstanding views and super cosy underfloor heating! Really well equipped and spacious for a family. Bonus being the wonderful tap water (same source as the famed Buxton water)..delicious! Very welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts. Will definitely return!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous location, superb accommodation
We had such a relaxing time at Snipe and will definitely be going again. Jo and family made us feel very welcome! A great place to explore the local area with plenty to do and lots of walks. The accommodation was lovely and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Picturesque
Warm and cosy, lovely gift pack of milk, wine and cookies, everything you need in kitchen, hosts were lovely and greeted us on arrival. Dog freindly. Close to Buxton, will definately visit again, thank you for a lovely stay x
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful
A lovely cosy accommodation in a beautiful location We very much hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

carol b., england

Liked: Cleanliness
Very Homely cottage,
We arrived in very thick fog, so the glorious views were not visible. The owner came out and welcomed us into the cottage. Nice sized lounge/ dining room. Nice kitchen, i found the oven / grill too low for me as i have back problems & have an eye line at home. Bathrooms gorgeous! Double bedroom of a nice size, beautiful brass bed looked antique with a topper which was fairly soft but for a few days comfy got a good sleep in it. This trip was a birthday surprise for my hubby and he thoroughly enjoyed it and got a nice stress free rest. WE TRIED TO GET A FISH & CHIPS TEA THE FIRST NIGHT FROM LONGNOR, TO OUR SHOCK IT WAS CLOSED AT 1915. After a scary car journey into Buxton on roads which were windy in very dense fog. we got our fish & chips from a Chinese takeaway which were eatable. The cottage is on an Equine farm , the horses are gorgeous, there are chickens and sheep, Jack & Jill are very friendly Jill is a black sheep. We personally will go again net time will be at a time of year that we can see the views and possibly try out the 2nd cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022