Two stunning romantic holiday cottages for two in the Peak Park
Our Five Star self-catering holiday accommodation offers luxury and tranquillity in the Derbyshire Peak Park
From cowshed to relaxing romantic retreat for two with wonderful walks in the Peak Park countryside
Tom's Barn galleried bedroom in the old hayloft - with its (low) roof truss now padded in soft leather
Douglas's Barn spacious bedroom with its welcoming extra-big king size bed with Vi-spring mattress
From the outside - in spite of pots of flowers and brand new paintwork - Tom’s Barn and Douglas’s Barn don’t seem to have changed very much since their more modest beginnings as cowsheds. Limestone farm buildings in the Derbyshire Peak Park don't immediately suggest a romantic atmosphere... Be prepared for a pleasant surprise when you step inside!
You can usually hear the short intake of breath as new guests go through the door. Couples of all ages find both Tom's and Douglas's Barns instantly warm, welcoming - the perfect romantic hideaway. There's not much evidence to suggest they could be anything else, except perhaps the odd nooks and crannies and quirkily angled walls.
Our aim is to make each barn the sort of place we would love to stay in ourselves (if we were so lucky!). No unnecessary frills or fussiness but we have tried to think of everything you might need to have a care-free, hassle-free holiday. If you want to cook - all the equipment is there; a pampering bath? - just fill the whirlpool and find the plastic champagne glasses (but go easy on the soap bubbles...).
We want you to go home feeling relaxed and thoughtfully cared for, ready to meet the real world again.
On a practical note, you will find awaiting your arrival - as well as the welcoming tea tray with a freshly (home-) made cake or biscuits, and fresh flowers - a loaf of bread, a pint of milk, some butter and half a dozen freshly laid local farm eggs. There is also find flour, sugar rice etc and some dried herbs and spices. In the summer months we leave a jug of fresh herbs from our garden in the kitchen.
You should also find everything else, within reason, that you might possibly need (see Tom's Barn & Douglas's Barn pages for more detail). There are books to read, some DVD's and CD's, maps, walk books and some well-worn games.
All you should need to bring is your personal belongings and anything particular you may want to eat and drink. You will be able to top up any necessities at the shop-in-the-pub.
Recent comments from our guests
" We've had the most perfect week, eating, walking, relaxing... We really appreciated all the thought which has obviously gone into making it a real home form home." April 2009
"Had a wonderful week here in Tom's Barn - such a perfect piece of heaven!" April 2009
" What a wonderful stay - Derbyshire is ridiculously beautiful! This is what English living is all about - friendly people, lovely countryside and great pubs...". April 2009
A lovely property in a beautiful area. A fantastic find!" Feb 2009
"For once Five Stars lives up to the expectation!"
"...quite simply the best self-catering accommodation we have found."
"Thanks for all the extras – truly a 5* experience."
"Award yourselves another star!"
"Our annual visits to Orchard Farm seem to be becoming more frequent! ...Thanks J and M for creating a perfect bolthole."
