Property code: OC-DCMON
An attractive, stone barn, 5 miles from Bakewell in the Peak District, this Derbyshire holiday home is perfect for an extended family group. Sleeping eight guests, the four-bedroom retreat is in a superb setting for walking, cycling and the many other pursuits possible in the national park. The cottage is situated on the green in the attractive village of Monyash adjacent to the local pub and the Smithy tea room. The village and green does become busy on bank holidays and weekends particularly in good weather. Step straight out to explore the countryside. Follow the 4-mile Lathkill Dale route that takes you past caves and beside the River Lathkill to a waterfall, then back across the top of the scenic dale, or hike 2 miles up to Magpie Mine to see the remains of a 19th-century lead mine. Head into Bakewell to potter in the shops and pause in a tearoom for a portion of the town’s famous pudding.
Enter the barn and you’ll discover a cosy property with an abundance of exposed wood, as well as natural stone, giving it a welcoming ambience. The lounge, where there is a metal spiral staircase, has plentiful soft seating to recline on as you watch TV or chat together, while the kitchen/diner is another fabulous room. With a flagstone floor, this is arranged with ample, stylish country cream units at one end and a dining space at the other, with a farmhouse table to gather around for that homely feel. Also downstairs are a utility room and a shower room. Climb the wide spiral staircase to access the upper level of the barn, where there are two twin bedrooms, a king size and a bunk bedroom. There is also a stylish family bathroom.
Soak up the Derbyshire sunshine out in the garden. Here there is a lawn for children to play on and a table and chairs for outside dining.
Code: OC-DCMON