An idyllic situation and contemporary furnishings, including a TV with cinema surround sound, combine to make this 17th century hillside cottage a perfect retreat. There is a fenced, 100 yards dog walk and panoramic moorland and valley views from the dining table! Attached to a stone barn in a really peaceful situation on the owner’s non working farm. Adjacent to National Trust land with walking in the Edale Valley from the door. There is an inn (serving food) half a mile away and shops, pubs, cafés, restaurant and takeaways in Hope (1 mile). The famous Blue John caverns, Mam Tor and Peveril Castle are at Castleton (2 miles); golf, fishing, Derwent Valley Cycle hire and trails and summer swimming are within 5 miles. Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Bakewell and Buxton 12 miles.

You will find Ryecroft at the end of a level gated track but once you have found it, you might not want to leave…

A detached holiday cottage, swaddled in seclusion, surrounded by greenery and farmland and boasting superb countryside views; the perfect base for your family holiday in Derbyshire. Children and dogs alike will love the garden, where you can shade under the fruit trees with a glass of something chilled and plan your holiday. Whatever the weather Hope Valley cannot hide its beauty. Several country walks commence from Castleton and beyond - catering for all ages and abilities. Winnat’s Pass, Stanage Edge and Treak Cliff Cavern will all provide you and your family with the perfect opportunity to capture sights and sounds that you will not find often. If you are in need of a break from outdoor pursuits then Chatsworth House and farmyard at Bakewell is within easy reach and makes for a memorable family day out. Alternative places of interest include Peveril Castle, 3 miles, Haddon Hall, Bakewell and Buxton, 12 miles. You will also find golf, pony trekking and fishing nearby. Shop 1¼ miles, pub ¾ mile.

Buntingfield Farmhouse is set within the owners beautifully kept livery yard in a rural location set in the Peak District in Derbyshire. The property has been skilfully renovated and offers guests luxury accommodation throughout. The property boasts quality furnishings, decor and equipment in every room. Wake up in the large master bedroom with its own dressing room and en-suite to amazing views from the picture-perfect bedroom windows. The second bedroom also offers guests a relaxing place to rest your head. The garden is the perfect place to put your feet up and enjoy the pretty cottage where you can relax with your morning coffee with views over the nearby fields and hills. Benefiting from a stunning open plan living space, it offers guests the chance to be together whilst cooking on the fantastic Aga.
If you want to leave your car for a rest, walks can be enjoyed directly from the door with many public footpaths right on the doorstep. The small, rural village of Ashover is peacefully situated in the Amber Valley, just 5 miles from Matlock. The village has several good pubs, including one of the oldest pubs in the Peak District and another which offers home brewed Ashover ales. The county town of Matlock, a former spa town, offers a host of fine eating places, good shops and an interesting museum, whilst at the heart of the town, Hall Leys Park provides a lovely setting for a host of recreational activities such as bowls, tennis and boating.
Enjoy a thrilling day at Gulliver’s Kingdom, with its owl maze, water gardens, nature trails, exhilarating rides and cable car trips over the magnificent Matlock Gorge. Follow the High Peak Cycle Trail, explore the lovely market town of Bakewell, famous for the Bakewell pudding or visit the elegant Chatsworth House and Hardwick Hall where it all started for the Cavendish family. There is certainly plenty to see and do at this wonderful location.

Bee Keepers Cottage is located on a working farm on the edge of Derbyshire’s Peak District, the cottage overlooks the 18 hole golf course at Shirland Golf and country club where visitors day passes are available.

The cottage has beautiful rural views and offers guests the peace and quiet of rural living yet within easy access of local attractions and transport networks, and there is a golf course boarding the property’s grounds and miles of footpath networks adjacent to the farm.

The accommodation at Bee Keepers cottage is spaced over a single storey and offers light, bright accommodation with beautiful gardens and views of the rolling Derbyshire countryside.

Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall and Crich tramway museum are a short drive away. Local towns include Matlock, Bakewell and Chesterfield. Derby and Nottinghamshire are a 20-minute drive.

The location is popular with walkers who enjoy the beautiful walks and trails straight from the doorstep.

All accommodation is on the ground floor. The Large modern kitchen/dining area to seat 6 and opens out onto the living area with Smart TV. The kitchen has an electric eye level oven, built in microwave, induction hob, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

Two bedrooms have king size beds, and the third a single bed, and there is a family bathroom with bath and shower above – there is also an additional shower room with quadrant shower cubicle, toilet and basin.

Outside there are two seating areas, a BBQ, gardens and plenty of off-road parking.

Guests are welcome to visit the horses in the barn next to the property (prior arrangement with the owner), please supervise children for their safety.

Bee Keepers cottage can be booked with the award winning sister cottage ’Little Barn UKC2348’ which is located on the same farm. Jointly providing accommodation for 7 people.

A warm welcome awaits.