Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn

Top rated by guests

sitting room leading to kitchen and bedroom

9.1Outstanding

(39 Ratings)

"Had a great time walking from the house to Tissington. Great location near Dovedale. Property was as advertised, clean and relaxing."

Megan M.

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9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(39 Ratings)

House in East Staffordshire District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

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About this house rental

Swallow Cottage has been created through the tasteful conversion of one of the outbuildings at Dove Mount Farm, right on the edge of the peak district, which offers quality, compact, comfortable accommodation, adjacent to a country lane. The cottage is beamed and has superb views across Dovedale from the first floor. It is situated on the outskirts of the village of Thorpe in 25 acres of organic farmland on the edge of the Peak Park, only 150 metres from the Tissington Trail and a myriad of bridleways and footpaths. Ashbourne is 2 miles away and Carsington Water with its nature trail is 4 miles away. Buxton, Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House and Alton Towers are all within 16 miles. Golf nearby. Shop 2 miles, PO ¾ mile, pub 1 mile.

Amenities at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Map of East Staffordshire District

Nearby attractions

Black Country Living Museum

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Top rated by guests

9.1Outstanding

(39 Ratings)

"Had a great time walking from the house to Tissington. Great location near Dovedale. Property was as advertised, clean and relaxing."

Megan M.

Don't miss out! Price and availability may change

$$$$

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(39 Ratings)

House in East Staffordshire District

6 guests · 3 bedrooms · 2 baths

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Well priced for this locationPriced under area average

Book with confidenceWe partner with the top travel sites so you know you're getting a great deal on the perfect rental

Map of East Staffordshire District

Nearby attractions

Black Country Living Museum

About this house rental

Amenities

Non-smoking

No pets allowed

Family friendly

Ratings and reviews

9.1 / 10.0

Outstanding(39 Ratings)

10.0 / 10.0

Had a great time walking from the house to Tissington. Great location near Dovedale. Property was as advertised, clean and relaxing.

10.0 / 10.0

In short, beautiful friendly host, beautiful town, beautifull people. Enjoyed tge stay very much. I would like to say a big thank you on behalf of my friends as well. They said everything was fabulous.

10.0 / 10.0

A lovely cottage in a lovely area, perfectly located for Alton towers.

8.0 / 10.0

Great location with beautiful views of the countryside. Fantastic pub just down the street aways. The place is spacious. There are no laundry facilities with this cottage. The beds are slightly uncomfortable, and one of the showers was not working very well.

6.0 / 10.0

If you like upside down living that's a start I found the decor and furniture in need of a tidy up the windows wouldn't stay open so had to be wedged open also the barbecue was all rusty I think this accommodation needs an overhaul oh and dont expect a good internet connection, to sume up would I stay here again I'm sorry to say NO .

10.0 / 10.0

The location of this barn is so easy. Very short drive into Asbourne and surrounding villages and towns. But walk out your door and the Tissington Trail is across the field and you are in the middle of beautiful countryside. The barn is clean and had everything we needed for our stay. This was our 2nd visit and we would certainly stay again.

10.0 / 10.0

Swallow cottage was perfect for our stay for a wedding at Tissington Hall. Lovely and close to both Tissington and Ashbourne. Jackie was very welcoming and helpful on our arrival and the cottage had everything we required for our two night stay.

10.0 / 10.0

We had a lovely stay at swallow cottage. We're a family of 2 adults and 3 children and used the cottage as a base for our trip to Alton towers. The property was about 15 minutes drive to the theme park. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. There is a lovely garden area also. Thanks for a great stay.

10.0 / 10.0

Excellent place for family holiday and not far from local attractions such as Alton towers and walking places although we did not have time to walk as we spent most of the times in Alton towers. Nice kitchen with all white goods available except waching machine. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms including 1 ensuite. Very nice spacious garden outside with BBQ facility with plenty of chairs and table along with small swing. Landlord is very nice and we had a very warm welcome. The only minor thing is mattresses upstairs are not very comfortable and also struggled to find the place using post code.

10.0 / 10.0

Ideally placed cottage.

Ideally placed cottage.

Jackie, our host, was very welcoming and helpful. The cottage was comfortable , well equipped and ideally placed for exploring the locality. We much appreciated the wine and chocolate which helped us to relax after an arduous journey in the heat of summer.

10.0 / 10.0

Great property at an amazing location

Great property at an amazing location

At the doorstep to the Peak District, Swallow cottage offers an amazing place for a family visit to the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak district. Our host Jackie was so friendly and accommodating.. She provided useful information and tips on making the most of our visit. Fantastic time at a great place.

10.0 / 10.0

Girls activity weekend

Girls activity weekend

Swallow cottage is in a perfect Location to access Carsington Water for water sports, Thorpe Cloud for a spectacular 360 degree view of the Dales and Dovedale for stroll and a paddle. The cottage has a lovely garden for relaxing in and lovely Hosts

8.0 / 10.0

Weekend at Alton Towers

Weekend at Alton Towers

Communication with Jackie prior to our visit was very good, we arrived a little early and there was no problem checking in, the welcome chocolate and wine was a pleasant surprise. The cottage was really well equipped, plenty of hot water, linen and towels. Jackie gave us some great recommendations on the local area. We traveled as a family of 5 with 2 teenagers, as such they were not impressed with the Wi-Fi however for the time we were in the cottage it was sufficient for our needs. A really lovely place to stay and we would have liked to have stayed a little longer to see the surrounding area and not just the theme park. The drive to Alton Towers was only 20 minutes away.

8.0 / 10.0

Pleasant cottage in a beautiful area

Pleasant cottage in a beautiful area

Nice little cottage with a rustic feel in a great position for exploring the Peak District. It sleeps 6 and was fine for our party of 4 adults, a 3 year old and a baby, but the living areas might be a bit cramped for 6 adults. The kitchen and sitting room are on the first floor with the stairs opening directly into the kitchen. The first floor is light and has beautiful views over the surrounding countryside from the windows of the living area and the upstairs bedroom. The other two bedrooms and the bath- and shower- rooms are on the ground floor. The furniture and appliances could perhaps do with being updated (we cooked and ate in most of the time and found the oven particularly frustrating as it took so long to reach the right temperature). However, on the plus side, everything we needed was there and there was plenty of hot water. Outside there is a pleasant grassy area shared with the adjoining cottages, although this is only separated from the lane by a low wall and no gate. There isn't much traffic along the lane but such cars as do use it often came by quite fast. The cottage is within walking distance of the Tissington Trail and is close to Ashbourne and Dovedale and many other scenic spots. The host Jackie is very welcoming and helpful. We had a very enjoyable stay.

8.0 / 10.0

Lovely short stay

Lovely short stay

Lovely couple of days away. Jackie was very helpful. You can Walkington Ashbourne on the trail but it is a good 50 minutes.

10.0 / 10.0

Early May getaway

Early May getaway

We had a lovely stay. The cottage is well placed for accessing the dales and Ashbourne is a quaint market town. It was useful to get the advice on the alternative drive as it cut out a particularly nasty corner. We would be happy to stay again

10.0 / 10.0

Great location for Alton Towers

Great location for Alton Towers

Lovely little place, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. Lovely host, nice welcoming touch of wine & chocolate. Perfect location for our 2 day trip to Alton Towers.

10.0 / 10.0

Perfect for a short break

Perfect for a short break

Perfect location which offered all the amenities we required for our stay. Friendly hosts and nice little welcome touch too! Thank you 😊

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely barn conversion stay

Lovely barn conversion stay

We had a great short break. The cottage had everything we needed. Jackie was very friendly and gave us some tips on places to go and things to do. We enjoyed a walk in Dovedale, a day at Alton Towers and lots of meals in country pubs nearby. We loved the wine and chocolate to welcome us too. Thank you Judith

10.0 / 10.0

A perfect place located near alton towers

A perfect place located near alton towers

Jackie, the owner was very helpful. A few bits of the property could do with upgrading or updating but this didn’t have a great impact on our 2 night stay

10.0 / 10.0

Brilliant host

Brilliant host

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Jackie was very helpful and location was decent with main sites not too far too.

10.0 / 10.0

Family Short Break

Family Short Break

We were due to stay during October half term when our one year old suddenly fell ill and had to be hospitalized. Jackie was absolutely wonderful, both in communicating with us during what was a stressful time and also in understanding our last minute need to cancel. She also very graciously allowed us to re-book for a different date and we are very much looking forward to staying in February this year.

8.0 / 10.0

Good barn conversion

Good barn conversion

Good barn conversion in the beautiful Peak district - within walking distance of Tissington Trail and Ashbourne. Comfortable accommodation and warm welcome from hosts. Disappointed with no washing machine and negligible Wi-Fi.

8.0 / 10.0

A wonderful short break!

A wonderful short break!

This was a last minute booking and under the circumstances was dealt with very efficiently. Jackie was quick to respond to our enquiry. The cottage had the most beautiful views and was well-equipped. It was extremely handy for the Tissington Trail and a short drive to Dovedale (I'm sure, during summer, it would be walkable but the mud got the better of us!)

10.0 / 10.0

Swallow Cottage

Swallow Cottage

This is a fantastic cottage with easy access to the Peak District. Lots of lovely walks straight from the door. Jackie is a great host and nothing was too much trouble. She made us feel very welcome. The cottage is very well appointed, we had family round for a BBQ and there was enough crockery, cutlery and glassware (with spare) for 15 of us! Thank you Jackie, we had a great week and I’m sure we will be back!

10.0 / 10.0

Great Family House to explore the Peak District

Great Family House to explore the Peak District

We had a lovely stay at Swallow Cottage. House had everything we needed for our family as our base to explore the Peak District.

8.0 / 10.0

GOOD PLACE

GOOD PLACE

It was a very good place, very comfortable. Very well restored and a lot of effort has been put. There are a lot of amenities in this house, which is very good. The house was a bit cold, probably because it is very old and took a long time to heat up. Excellent location, away from the bustle and hustle of city life. Jacquie was abrupt and rude to me when I was putting the garbage into the bins, she was shouty. Plus, she seemed to be annoyed when I asked her to provide some extra toilet rolls, her excuse was '' in S/C accommodation , this should not be the case ''. That woman needs to have some lessons on customer services. Certainly Fiona will come and stay again, however I will not do so, because of her. She did not even ring the bell to tell me that the toilet rolls were there, she just helped herself by opening the door, well it could be a thief may be?. I did not like her because of that behaviour and I do not care what she thinks of me personally Perry

6.0 / 10.0

Mr & Mrs Blandford

Mr & Mrs Blandford

The host was lovely, the location very nice, the property overall needs updating, painting, new carpet, kitchen worktop, better cleaning regime...

10.0 / 10.0

Beautiful location

Beautiful location

Communication with the property prior to our stay was easy and check in was simple. The manager came over when we arrived and was very helpful and informative. The barn was perfect for our needs and a good size for a family of 4. It was very clean. The barn is out in the countryside with walking outside the front door but also only a very short drive into Ashbourne for shops, pubs and supermarkets. I'd certainly stay again if I'm in the area another time.

10.0 / 10.0

Very comfortable cottage in great location for the Derbyshire Dales

Very comfortable cottage in great location for the Derbyshire Dales

Swallow Cottage was ideal for a week's escape to the Peak District - quiet, clean, spacious and with everything we needed. Close to Ashbourne for shops, close to Dovedale and a host of much more deserted places for walks, and with the Tissington Trail accessible with just 5 minute walk on a footpath from the property. An easy drive from Buxton, Bakewell, Chatsworth, the Blue John Mine, Cromford Mills, etc., all of which were well worth a visit. Thanks, Jackie, for being so welcoming and helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely stay in peaceful country property

Lovely stay in peaceful country property

Spent a great week in this property which was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Jackie was very helpful and replied quickly to messages. Would definitely stay here again as the location is so peaceful and there is lots left for us to see and do in the surrounding area.

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely cottage in fantastic location

Lovely cottage in fantastic location

We had a wonderful week staying in the cottage. The location is perfect - Thorpe Cloud and Dove Dale, Ilam and Thor’s Cave/Manifold valley were highlights. The Bentley Brook Inn across the valley is worth a visit and a nice walk across the fields and Tissington Trail. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed, and Jackie made us extremely welcome. Would definitely recommend.

5.0 / 10.0

We will return just right for visiting the area and very comfortable and clean acommadation.Everything you need for a few days in the Peak District.Thank you Jackie for making us so welcome. You really must put this one on your list to visit

10.0 / 10.0

A delightful place to stay , fantastic location and our host Jackie gave us a warm welcome .

A delightful place to stay , fantastic location and our host Jackie gave us a warm welcome .

We will return just right for visiting the area and very comfortable and clean acommadation. Everything you need for a few days in the Peak District. Thank you Jackie for making us so welcome. You really must put this one on your list to visit

8.0 / 10.0

Great value in an excellent location

Great value in an excellent location

The cottage has everything we needed. The host, Jackie, is very helpful and welcoming. The location - close to Dovedale for walks, Ashbourne for shops - is great.

10.0 / 10.0

Friendly owners

Friendly owners

Great location & first class service (Jackie was amazingly helpful) - nice place to be and kids loved Jenson the dog!

10.0 / 10.0

Lovely Cottage

Lovely Cottage

We spent a few days during half term with our boys in this lovely cottage. We enjoyed the beauty of the Peak District and had some wonderful days out despite Storm Dennis. It was great to come back to the Cottage to get warm and dry.

8.0 / 10.0

Impromptu weekend break

Impromptu weekend break

Enjoyed an impromptu weekend walking with our 15 yr old Grandson. Great walks on the doorstep. Property clean and comfortable if a little chilly despite central heating but it was the middle of February. Would recommend for a few days break.

4.0 / 10.0

Requires maintenance

Requires maintenance

Needs some attention and maintenance

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this house?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this house. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this house is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, no pets allowed, and family friendly.

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Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn

House in East Staffordshire District

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About this house rental

Amenities at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn

Map of East Staffordshire District

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House in East Staffordshire District

Reasons to book

Map of East Staffordshire District

Nearby attractions

About this house rental

Amenities

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

Is parking included with this house?

Is there a pool at this house?

Is Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn?

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