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Lower Barn - Carsington Water

Carsington Water, Peak District
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Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 4
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
No Dogs
5 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Luxury
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • A stunning converted barn with floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking open fields
  • Very convenient location with footpath access to popular Carsington Water from the grounds
  • Beautiful and contemporary design, with exposed brick and beams, open-plan living and floods of natural light
Property code: 82545

Tempting though it might be to spend your whole break chilling out at this ultra-stylish retreat, there’s a huge choice of things to do to suit all ages and tastes. Take the footpath that passes through the land directly onto Carsington Water first thing in the morning and enjoy the peace and tranquillity of the waterside walks. Try your hand at windsurfing, canoeing and fishing, or, for those who like dry land, push your limits on an 8-mile mountain bike course. You will also find an award-winning restaurant, a playground, shops, four bird hides and miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore nearby. There is a local village pub in Kirk Ireton, which dates back to the 18th century and offers a friendly welcome. Make sure you visit pretty towns and villages such as Matlock Bath, Ashbourne, Bakewell and Buxton, all of which boast an array of shops and restaurants, and head into the nearby market town of Wirksworth to enjoy the interesting architecture and local independant shops.

Step in through the floor-to-ceiling glass sliding doors and take in the beautiful kitchen/diner with a huge vaulted ceiling. The kitchen is bright, contemporary and open-plan, offering an electric double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Come together around the kitchen island and plan the day ahead, watch the Smart TV or enjoy a relaxing dinner at the nearby dining table which extends to seat eight. The utility space houses the washing machine and tumble dryer. Take off your shoes and enjoy the underfloor heating as you wander through to the lounge with comfy seating and Smart TV. Downstairs is a handy double bedroom with en-suite shower and WC. Upstairs, there's a master bedroom with a super-king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower, WC and freestanding bath with countryside views. There's also a king-size bedroom and a twin bedroom, both of which share a shower room with shower and WC.

Outside, you'll find a beautiful patio and loungers surrounded by trees. This is a wonderful place to enjoy summer evenings dining alfresco. There is off-road parking for four cars. The property is situated on the owners grounds and their dogs and cats may make an appearance. There is a helicopter pad for guests wanting to arrive in style or plan pleasure trips for a special occasion.

  • 4 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size, 1 king-size, 1 twin and 1 downstairs double
  • 3 bathrooms - 1 shower room with WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with freestanding bath, shower and WC, 1 downstairs en-suite with shower, there is also a downstairs WC
  • Electric double oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer and dishwasher
  • Nescafe Dolce Gusto coffee machine with capsules
  • Utility with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV in the lounge and kitchen
  • Dining table extends to seat 8
  • Lawned garden and patio with seating to the front of the property
  • Gas BBQ, gas bottle supplied and cooking tools
  • Off-road parking for 4 cars
  • Table football
  • Helicopter pad
  • Outdoor CCTV in operation
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Kate Gray

This property is personally managed by Kate.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Matthew 27th December 2023

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Quite simply the best holiday home weve ever had. Lower Barn is a wonderful conversion with every luxury you could need. Lovely and cosy with great access to the water and many paths. The Christmas decorations and little extras were a special bonus.

Reviewed by Louise 20th December 2023

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We had a fabulous stay over Christmas! Beautiful and luxurious barn with fantastic amenities and lovely walks right on the doorstep!

Reviewed by Helen 27th October 2023

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The best cottage that we have stayed in in the Peak District, huge amounts of space, lots of natural light and beautiful surroundings

Reviewed by Nicola 20th October 2023

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Great cottage in a beautiful location, easy access to walking around the reservoir. Very helpful owners and lots of thought put into the little extras around the house. Very spacious and well equipped cottage with comfortable beds. Lots to do in the area and would recommend.

Reviewed by Michael 13th October 2023

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Thank you for a wonderful weekend in your stunning property. Everything finished and decorated to an incredibly high standard , fully equipped and the beds were so comfortable we all slept well after a walk in the surrounding countryside. Even the dogs gave us an incredible welcome and goodbye. Would recommend to anyone visiting this area.

Reviewed by Hilary 6th October 2023

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Perfect spot to explore the southern side of Derbyshire dales, the house is incredibly comfortable and well thought through and equipped. A proper home from home in a beautiful, peaceful setting.

Reviewed by Wendy 17th September 2023

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We had a great holiday at Lower Barn. The house was very well equipped and in a beautiful setting . The owners gave us a warm welcome and had thought of all the extras which made it home from home . Would thoroughly recommend this property.

Reviewed by David 1st September 2023

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Fabulous cottage, very well furnished and equipped. Owners live next door and very responsive. Daily visits from two very friendly labradors and one cat.

Reviewed by Gillian 18th August 2023

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Beautiful barn renovated to a very high standard. Spacious and well equipped with lovely outside space, which was enjoyed by our 2 teenagers.

Reviewed by Laura 4th August 2023

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We had really lovely stay, the property had everything we could need & more. The children especially liked all the toys & jigsaws. We would love to stay again.

Reviewed by Brian 30th June 2023

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Delightful cottage. 6 of us had a very good week. Excellent facilities.

Reviewed by Sean 10th June 2023

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This was a perfect home away from home in a perfect countryside spot. The Lower Barn is beautifully decorated and finished to a high spec. Everything has been thought of. The daily visits from Frankie and Holly, tue owners two dogs, were very welcomed and unintrusive. The peaceful location was a joy, watching the birds at the feeder and virtually nRead moreo noise other than nature. We will definitely be returning to this gem. Hide

Reviewed by Paula 8th May 2023

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This is a beautiful cottage with stunning views and easy access to sights nearby and Carsington Water. The beds were amazing and the whole cottage beautifully decorated. The owner was extremely helpful in resolving Wi-Fi access problems but do not expect full connectivity due to the location.

Reviewed by J M 18th November 2022

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Lower Barn is a delightful property to stay in. It is clean, very comfortable and very welcoming. From the moment we arrived to the moment we left it could not have been better. It was a pleasure to come back to the property after days out. The outlook with the autumnal colours was very attractive and we enjoyed this part of Derbyshire very much inRead morecluding direct access to the walk around Carsington Water. The local pubs were good and very welcoming. We hope to return and enjoy Lower Barn again. Hide

Reviewed by James 21st October 2022

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A perfect holiday retreat. Finished and decorated to a high standard. Very comfortable and the kitchen was an ideal place for family time. Loved playing foosball!

Reviewed by David 7th October 2022

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A superb cottage, beautifully designed, very comfortable, well equipped and in a really lovely rural location. And with helpful and very pleasant owners. Everything you need and more! We had a great time.

Reviewed by Karen 29th July 2022

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Reviewed by Bryan 27th May 2022

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Our family of six stayed at Lower Barn for a week from 27 May and would highly recommend it. It is clean, comfortable and has everything you will need. The hamper was superb with milk, butter, bread, jam, Bakewell tart among other things. The children loved the dogs and cats, very friendly pets. Lower Barn is set in amazing countryside with a perfeRead morect stroll down to Carsington Water. We loved it all. Hide

Reviewed by Darren 29th April 2022

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Great location

Reviewed by Gemma 8th April 2022

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We really enjoyed our week at this beautiful property. It was very well equipped, clean and warm. More than enough space for our family of 5 and our sons loved playing outdoors in the open space. If youre like I was and toying with the idea of staying here, trying to choose between a few different properties, just go for it - you wont regret it!

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