Bumble Bee Barn

If you are looking for seclusion, wonderful views and top quality fittings and furnishings in a truly beautiful stone property with real character set in the fabulous Derbyshire Dales and Peak District, then look no further, Bumble Bee Barn is the perfect holiday destination for you.

Bumble Bee Barn is a beautifully recently converted detached barn with extension set in glorious gardens in a quiet hamlet mid-way between Matlock and Bakewell. It nestles just below Stanton Moor with the 9 Ladies Stone Circle and is the perfect get-away for couples seeking a romantic, tranquil and secluded break away from it all in a wonderful country setting and yet only ten minutes away from the country towns of Bakewell and Matlock. Walkers will love the area with walking direct from the door or within a short drive. The nearby Tissington and Monsal Trails are superb for cycling and the beautiful country houses of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall are only ten minutes away. The market town of Ashbourne and nearby Dovedale lie to the south while Castleton, the Blue John Mines and Ladybower and Derwent Water Reservoirs lie to the north. In fact, the whole of the Peak District is within easy reach of Bumble Bee Barn.

The lovely stone property which is 5 star, faces south with French doors from the large dining/sitting room opening onto a private patio (with table and chairs) overlooking the garden, ponds and adjoining land, with fabulous views up the valley towards the moor and also over to a wonderful wooded hillside which is sensational in autumn.

The whole area is rich in wildlife, and you will often see the local deer grazing from your windows. This location is a bird-watchers’ paradise with pheasants and numerous wild birds including woodpeckers, especially the Greater Spotted Woodpecker, all the Tit family, Finches and the majestic Buzzard all to be seen from the gardens.

Genuine free-range eggs with that long forgotten taste are available from my own chickens. Safe parking is provided within the secluded gardens and the patio is securely fenced if you have a pet.

The dining/sitting room is tastefully furnished in chintzy style with two very comfortable sofas, an easy chair and a dining table and four chairs, not forgetting a TV, DVD, and radio/CD player.

Bumble Bee Barn has a farmhouse style craftsman built fitted kitchen in old pine with granite worktop and Belfast sink, Alpha range cooker/boiler which provides plenty of hot water, central heating in cold weather and of course cooker which is very simple to use. There is a built in fridge/freezer, new washing machine and microwave together with plenty of crockery and an iron and ironing board. Great attention has been paid to every detail for your self-catering needs.

You will find a very pretty double bedroom with lots of character, plenty of storage space and a most comfortable bed with quality linen.

A gorgeous white Victorian style bathroom with gold fittings, incorporating a bath and shower completes the accommodation.

Please note Bumble Bee Barn is completely NON-SMOKING.