Two romantic holiday cottages for two in the Peak Park
"Just wanted to say thank you so much for your hospitality, we loved the barn and everything in it! You did a superb job of making it so cosy we didn't want to leave! Both of us being travel agents we've seen a lot of accommodation in our time and we both agreed that the (Douglas's) Barn was one of the best! Best wishes and hope to visit again!" Dec 09
Our Five Star self-catering holiday accommodation in the Derbyshire Peak District offers romantic luxury, peace and tranquillity for couples in an idyllic rural village setting.
Our guests find it the perfect relaxing home from home from which to walk, sightsee and explore the Peak National Park and beyond, visit stately homes such as Chatsworth and Haddon and enjoy delicious local food in the excellent pubs and restaurants nearby.
From cowshed to contemporary luxury: romantic retreat for two, peace, quiet and wonderful walks
Tom's Barn galleried bedroom with luxury Vi-spring bed and mattress
Five star luxury - the extra-big king size bed with Vi-spring mattress in Douglas's Barn
From the outside - in spite of pots of flowers and pristine paintwork - Tom’s Barn and Douglas’s Barn don’t seem to have changed very much since their more modest beginnings as cowsheds. However...
Open the door... Tom's and Douglas's Barns instantly reveal themselves as very much 21st century. Their ambience is warm and welcoming - indeed the perfect romantic hideaway for two, for all couples of all ages, but especially those many who desperately need relaxing time together, to recharge their batteries far away from all the pressures of normal, hectic lives.
Our aim is to make both our barns the sort of holiday cottages we would love to stay in ourselves (if we were so lucky!). Understated luxury: no unnecessary frills or fussiness but we have tried to think of everything you might need to feel cared-for. Rest and relaxation? - that is easy, you can't help it! If you want to cook - all the equipment is there; a pampering soak? - just fill the whirlpool bath (but go easy on the soap bubbles...) light a candle and find the plastic champagne glasses. We want you to go home feeling totally relaxed and thoughtfully cared for, refreshed and ready to meet the real world again.
If you can drag yourselves away there is so much to do in the lovely Derbyshire Peak District countryside surrounding us. There are countless walks right from the door including the High Peak and Tissington Trails, Dovedale is nearby, and Carsington for water sports, at least six stately homes within an hours' drive, local fishing, golf, tennis actually in Parwich itself, and so on.
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. Each barn has its own mini herb garden in a pot by the front door and in the summer months we leave you a jug of fresh herbs from our garden.
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. You will always find the current edition of the local 'stunner' otherwise known as the Ashbourne Daily Telegraph, Derbyshire Life and the Radio Times.
We have free Wireless Internet Access in both of our cottages, and also a brand new Sony Netbook so you can look up local information, book restaurants and the theatre online and research local walks... Of course you can bring your own laptop too, if you want to but you may not need to.
All you really have to think about bringing 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. Anything organic or more exotic could be ordered in advance of your arrival from Riverford Farm or Waitrose and we'll have put it away for you in your barn to await you.
Then all you have to do is relax and enjoy yourself.
Recent comments from our guests
“The perfect romantic retreat for the start of our married life!” Dec 2009
“Thank you for an absolutely fabulous stay. We felt at home as soon as we arrived, and all the little touches were very much appreciated. We will be back!” Nov 2009
“We have had a wonderful week in an amazing cottage." Sept 2009
“Thank you so much for such a perfect week. From the very warm welcome on arrival we have so enjoyed every minute in the superbly equipped cottage (Douglas's Barn) and garden. The hospitality has been much appreciated and we can’t wait for a return visit.” June 2009
" 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 from 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
