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Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly

Cottage in Buxton with kitchen and patio

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Exterior
Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Property grounds
Perched at 1500ft, Ridgehead Farm Cottages offer a serene retreat amidst an 80-acre equine farm. Unwind in the warm, cozy atmosphere of these luxury cottages with underfloor heating downstairs and in all bathrooms. Explore the picturesque surroundings or simply relax with year-round peace and tranquility.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly

Ridgehead Farm Cottages were created in 2008 by converting a 200 year old historic barn into 2 luxury cottages, Snipe and Curlew, they are both rated at the top end of 4 star by the tourist board. Set at 1500ft on a 80 acre equine farm within a site of Special Scientific Interest, they offer stunning views and year round peace and tranquillity yet are conveniently located for local amenities and exploring the Peak District. Each cottage has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4 so are perfect for families or couples, the 2 cottages can be booked together (10% discount) to sleep 8. With underfloor heating downstairs and in all bathrooms they provide a warm, cosy retreat at the end of the day.
EV charger now available for use of guests, has type 2 cable fitting most modern electric vehicles. Charging costs at domestic rates.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Longnor, Buxton

What's nearby

  • Goyt Valley - 15 min drive - 9.9 miles
  • Pavilion Gardens - 17 min drive - 10.7 miles
  • Buxton Opera House - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • The Crescent - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Devonshire Dome - 17 min drive - 11.1 miles

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 20 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Priory - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cheshire Cheese - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cobbles Coffee Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Rock Inn - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Peak District National Park, Foxlowe Arts Centre, and Buxton and Poole's Cavern Country Park. Harrison Park and Poole's Cavern are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Reviews

Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.8

Location

9.0

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 140 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 17 out of 140 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 140 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 140 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Liz M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peak district break

Good location for exploring the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buxton getaway.

Fantastic location. Easy access to Leek and all areas surrounding. Fantastic place and already looking to book to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sorrell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Location

Beautiful property with lovely views and extremely peaceful. Jo is a wonderful host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property & location

Beautiful house, so lovely and warm with everything we needed set in a spectacular location. Despite the wind and rain we had a great time and managed to do some lovely walks in the better days.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

S S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nuce weekend !

Vottage was clean and well equipped. Views were stunning ! Generally a good weekend !
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Quite location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ali B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning views, beautiful property

A lovely property, well appointed and plenty of space for 4 adults.Stunning views and a very pleasant outside seating area.We have been very lucky with an incredibly warm Spring stay, however even in the coldest weather you wont be chilly inside.The bed is the most comfortable ive ever slept in in a holiday rental, petfect for a wonderful nights sleep after hiking through the peaks.Great hosts, unobtrusive but nearby should you need them.WIFI and 4G is patchy, what a wonderful week to not be tied to devices, and get out and explore all this area has to offerI 100% woukd recommend this gem
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Views? Wow

The Property is situated perfectly in the peaks with amazing panoramic views. You are surrounded by peaks, big skies & wildlife as well as the permanent residence on the Farm, horses, sheep (shout out to Jack the Ram, friendliest sheep I have met) & chickens. Inside the cottage is cosy, well equipped & clean. Beds are comfy, 2 bathrooms always a bonus & it's quiet. We are already planning our next trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We loved it!

Had a lovely holiday, cottage was great, views were great, and our host Jo was great. Was a great location for all the day trips and lovely to come back to. We all had a really happy stay!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful stay

We booked anlast minute 2 night break for ourselves and our 8 and 5 year old. The cottage was perfect, had everything we needed and was in a beautiful location. The children loved seeing the animals around the house. Would highly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Darren G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cottage in the mist

Lovely cottage in the hills with good access to nice walks and quaint towns
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful

A lovely cosy accommodation in a beautiful location We very much hope to return
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marion W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our short break

Perfect location beautiful scenery excellent host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect, Picturesque Break!

The cottage is in the perfect location for walking, accessing local attractions and for relaxing! It had everything you would need and more - and was a brilliant location for my partner and our dogs to enjoy some r&r before new year! Thank you!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sorrell M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful location

Beautiful cottage and location was both peaceful and ideal for the amazing walks. Cottage was very well equipped with everything you need
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Maria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ridgehead Farm

Brilliant stay, lovely cottage really well suited for Peak District
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Liz R., Wales

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very good accommodation

Good location and comfortable cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic hosts and we will definitely be staying again. Nice warm , cosy cottage with breathtaking views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

anwen C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent location

Snipe Cottage is warm, comfortable and has an outside area where a dog can happily enjoy a game of catch-that-stick. The views are impressive and the location gives easy access to Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock and other smaller places. Great eateries nearby!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent stay

Brilliant property for us both to stay and as a base. Jo was very helpful and welcoming
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous

Lovely friendly host. Amazing views from the property. The cottage was clean and had everything you need. Ideally located for discovering the area
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jill H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage in a great location

We stayed in Snipe Cottage which was lovely…a home from home with everything you need! It’s warm and comfortable and in a beautiful location…lovely being on the farm with friendly sheep and seeing the horses was great too. Would definitely book to stay again. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
This may be an old barn but it has been beautifully renovated and is a spacious, comfortable and cosy place to stay while in the Peak District. It is in a stunning location and Jo made us feel very welcome and was very helpful throughout our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful place, very friendly and helpful owners. Set in a very beautiful part of England

We arrived at about 4 o’clock but there was a lot of fog, Jo welcomed us in, a really nice house and it was lovely and warm in the house when we arrived, the next morning the fog started to disappear to reveal a beautiful last scape
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous location, superb accommodation

We had such a relaxing time at Snipe and will definitely be going again. Jo and family made us feel very welcome! A great place to explore the local area with plenty to do and lots of walks. The accommodation was lovely and had everything we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022

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