Ash Barn

Lounge

Ash Barn offers comfortable self-catering accommodation (vacation rental) in a self-contained wing of a newly converted barn, dating from 1825, in the tranquil Peak District village of Taddington, midway between Bakewell and Buxton A regular bus route between Manchester and Nottingham passes through the village every two hours.
The cottage has central heating .There is a comfortable living room with log or coal burner and TV. Electricity and central heating are included in the charge, as is the initial supply of logs and coal. The view from the window looks out over open fields.

Children are welcome.There is space to the front of the property for off-road parking.

Sorry ! No smoking in the cottage thank you.

Tariff:

Please enquire for our current tariff.
Short lets are available by arrangement..
Price is inclusive of Central Heating and Electricity.
We are open all the year round.

You will find an area to sit outside that has seats and fine views of the open countryside that surrounds Taddington.

Dining Area

Kitchen

The bright and airy kitchen / dining room is well equipped with an electric cooker, a fridge which has an ice box and a microwave oven. Facilities for ironing are provided.
There are a number of local hostelries offering meals including the village pub which is only two minutes walk away and has an excellent cuisine, and the Waterloo Hotel a short way towards Buxton on the A6.

From the Guest Book:
'A charming cottage in a beautiful setting. The excellent facilities and comfortable bed made our stay cosy and convenient. The walk from the back door round the dales was a splendid day. We look forward to our next visit.'

'After a day trekking, how great to return to this warm cottage and with 'The Queens' so close! Will we be back? Bet on it! Thank you Judith for this special little place.'

There is a comfortable double bedroom with en-suite bath and shower room with shaver point. There is also a bed settee provided in the lounge but it should be noted you may only find it suitable for additional family members (or very good friends) since access to the bathroom is via the bedroom

Linen is included within the rent.

Bedroom

View over Taddington Village

Taddington is situated in open countryside in the heart of the White Peak - the Limestone Area that owes its origins to the layers of fossils laid down on the sea bed over thirty million years ago.

Although most of the local area is Limestone rock, Taddington is situated just below an outcrop of basalt and there is a fine view of the village and surrounding area from this ridge. The view opposite looks down onto the part of the village where Ash Barn is situated.

The area has much of geological and archaeological interest and it has been occupied since early man - the Burial Chamber on the hilltop (Five Wells) is just one example of the fascinating remains to be discovered and a visit round the Buxton Museum 'Time Tunnel' will help you understand the story of the area.

There is much evidence of former industry now softened by the passage of time - lead-mining was a mainstay of the area and the Cornish Engine House of Magpie Mine stands as a dramatic monument to those heady days.

The many villages of the area each offer something interesting. Many of the villages including Taddington itself celebrate annually the gift of water by producing fascinating flower petal pictures set in clay and these Welldressings can be found throughout the summer.

Five Wells Burial Chamber

Taddington Welldressing

There are two dressed wells in the village one of which is in the churchyard and the other is at 'High Well' itself - well worth the short walk from Ash Barn, the well is designed and dressed by the local primary school children and the site affords panoramic views towards Monsal Dale and Kinder Scout.

Tideswell has a fine church known as the 'Cathedral of the Peak'. Eyam is famous as the Plague Village that heroically isolated itself during the Plague in an attempt to protect its neighbours. Ashford in the Water has one of the most photographed and painted bridges in the Peak District - the Sheepwash Bridge. Castleton is well known for its castle and showcaves -in fact there is something of interest round every corner .

Ash Barn is within easy reach of several market towns. Bakewell, famous for the Bakewell Pudding and perhaps even more significantly for the inventor of the Davey Lamp so much valued by miners, is a weekly meeting place for farmers at the livestock auctions.

Buxton has an impressive array of Victorian and Edwardian buildings including the Crescent, the domed former Devonshire Hospital, the Pavilion Gardens and the restored Opera House hosts several festivals and a varied programme of entertainments throughout the year.

Buxton Opera House

Cycling on the TissingtonTrail

Ash Barn is a perfect base for walkers. Experienced ramblers can set off from the front door and head towards the river hewn valleys of Millers Dale and onwards towards Monsal Dale which is spanned by the great viaduct of the old Midland railway or along the River Wye and through the narrow limestone valley of Cheedale and by the impressive cliffs of Plum Buttress - a favourite spot for climbers.

Walking , cycling and touring are just a few of the activities on offer. The adventurous will find opportunities for climbing, caving, hang gliding, gliding etc. within easy reach. Cycle trails along former railway track beds provide a traffic free route for crossing much of the countryside and cycle hire is available from a number of locations.

The landscape of the Peak District offers a wide range of scenery from the wild uplands of Kinder, to the soft wooded valleys of the White Peak. There is plenty to explore and a wide variety of plant, animal and bird life.

For those interested in stately homes, Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within easy reach and Ash Barn is also convenient for visits to Lyme Hall, Hardwick Hall, Calke Abbey and Kedleston.

Chatsworth House

The quiet village of Taddington is situated just of the A6 between Buxton and Bakewell and is bypassed by a dual carriageway section from which the village is signposted. Ash Barn is located on the main street 2 minutes walk uphill from. the village pub approximately halfway between the pub and the church and on the same side of the road.