luxury self catering in the peak district
The Old Byre
the perfect romantic hideaway
sleeps 2 + 1 baby
1 BEDROOM
1 bathroom
Facing south with unrestricted and amazing views of the Manifold Valley, the Old Byre is a superb cottage ideal for couples wanting comfort, peace and quiet. It’s been converted to the highest standards from a barn dating back to the 18th Century and combines understated luxury with beamed ceilings and many original features. It’s one of the cosiest, most romantic cottages in the Peak District.
The front door leads to a graveled courtyard with garden furniture and a BBQ. There’s a small grassy paddock immediately in front of the cottage where guests can relax. An EV charger has been installed behind the building in the designated parking area.
Stay at The Old Byre
Things that you’ll love when staying at Swainsley Farm in The Old Byre:
Stunning location inside the National Park
Idylic and private setting with far reaching views
Amazing walks from your door
Walk the Manifold Trail or many of the footpaths over Ecton Hill and explore Thor’s Cave.
Great cycle trails in the Peak District
Enjoy the Manifold, High Peak, Tissington and Monsal Trails.
Scandinavian Hot Tub
Wood fired eco-friendly hot tub available to hire
Historic towns and villages
Buxton, Bakewell, Ashbourne and Leek approximately 15 mins drive.
Wonderful pubs, shops and places to eat
Short walk (2 Km) to pubs in Butterton, Hulme End or Warslow. Tea shops at Hulme End and Wetton Mill
Local attractions
National Trust properties, Chatsworth, Churnet Valley Railway, Buxton Opera House, Tissington Hall and many more.
Availability and booking
(a) A 33% deposit is required to confirm the booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before your holiday.
(b). Guests are requested to vacate cottages by 10 am on the day of departure – if you are leaving on Sunday but wish to stay beyond 10 am please book a 3 night stay (there is not a great difference in price between a 2 and 3 night stay).
** If there is no availability in the Old Byre please consider The Haybarn, a cosy, warm cottage. We offer a 10% discount for a couple using one bedroom.
The Old Byre
Living space
Downstairs the cottage has a beamed ceiling with an open plan lounge, kitchen and dining area. In addition to a large radiator it has a wood burning stove (biomass) making this cottage extremely cosy and warm.
Bedroom and bathrooms
A flight of open tread stairs leads to a galleried landing, off of which is a lovely double bedroom with “views to die for” (the opinion of one of our visitors). Also off the landing is a modern deluxe bathroom with bath/overbath shower, WC and heated towel rail.
Modern deluxe kitchen
The kitchen has granite worktops, integrated appliances and terracotta floor tiles. The cottage is equipped with a full range of cooking and dining ware.
Outdoor furnished patio
The front door leads to a sunny courtyard with garden furniture, picnic table and BBQ. There’s a small grassy paddock directly opposite the front door where guests can relax.
Scandinavian Hot Tub
If you really want to lie back and relax then let the stresses and strains melt away in our hot tub. It’s not the Jacuzzi type (no bubbles or flashing lights!) and available as an extra. It’s made in Scandinavia and is wood fired (biomass). It’s amazingly eco-friendly compared to regular hot tubs and there’s space for 6 to 8 people. There are no chemicals so it’s ‘one use only’. For hygiene reasons, it needs to be emptied, cleaned, refilled and heated before it’s next use. This takes time, so if you would like to use it please let us know 24 hours in advance.
The hot tub is located in an elevated position with truly spectacular views. Stargazing on a clear night is heavenly!
There is a charge of £80 for a private day booking. The price includes: extra bath towels, robes and plastic drinking glasses.
EV Charger
The EV charger is at the rear of the building in the designated parking area.
The charger works with an RFID card and operates on a normal domestic tarriff – we pass onto you what the electricity company charge us. Please ask for the RFID card when you arrive.
Food and drink nearby
Please see our dedicated page on all the wonderful places to eat and drink close by
What’s included
- The cottage is equipped with a dishwasher, auto washing machine/dryer, microwave, fridge/freezer, flat screen TV, DVD, bluetooth speaker, Nespresso coffee machine, hairdryer and a bluetooth speaker. This cottage is fully equipped with everything you will need to make your holiday enjoyable.
- We have some additional equipment you may wish to borrow, free of charge: bread maker, air fryer, hand blender/whisk and slow cooker. Please let us know before you arrive if you would like any of the above in your cottage.
- On arrival you will find kitchen roll, toilet paper, bin bags, tea, coffee, sugar, salt and pepper, aluminium foil, greaseproof paper, cling film, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, washing powder, shampoo, conditioner, hand wash, and body lotion.
- Heating: the cottage has electric central-heating and a wood burning stove
- Linen (duvets), robes, bath/hand/kitchen towels are provided. All beds have mattress toppers.
- We can provide a cot, high chair, stair-gate, baby monitor, bouncing cradle and baby walker if required. Please note we do not provide cot linen/towels.
- Baby sitting by arrangement.
- We have some adult cycles for visitors to use (by arrangement). Cycle store, helmets and drying cabinet available.
- Free WiFi internet access (this is a rural area and our broadband is not Superfast but fine for emails and web browsing).
- We ask visitors not to arrive before 4pm so that we have enough time to get the cottage ready for you.
- We would be grateful if you could vacate the cottage by 10am on the day of departure.
- Regret no smoking or pets inside the cottage.
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