The Old Damson Tree Barn
ID: S1330725
- Bedrooms 1
- ă» Sleeps 2
- ă» Pets No
Guests say
The Old Damson Tree Barn in Parwich receives glowing praise for its immaculate presentation, peaceful village setting, and welcoming hosts. Guests consistently highlight the high standard of cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and cosy atmosphere, especially with underfloor heating and a log burner. The location is ideal for walking and exploring the Peak District, with a popular village pub nearby. While a few guests mention minor quirks such as bed positioning and lighting, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended retreat for couples seeking relaxation and countryside charm.
Cleanliness is frequently praised, with multiple guests describing the property as spotless, immaculate, and very well presented. Only one or two minor maintenance issues were mentioned and were quickly resolved by the hosts.
The location is highly rated for its tranquil, picturesque village setting and proximity to excellent walking and cycling routes. The nearby Sycamore Inn is a popular highlight. A few guests note the village is somewhat remote, but this is generally seen as a positive.
Guests find the barn conversion warm, cosy, and comfortable, especially appreciating the underfloor heating and quality furnishings. Some mention the bed's position against the wall and high TV placement as minor drawbacks, but overall comfort is rated very highly.
Facilities are described as excellent, with a well-equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, and thoughtful touches like underfloor heating and a log burner. A few guests mention a lack of traditional dining seating and limited space for drying wet clothes, but these are minor compared to the overall satisfaction.
Hosts are repeatedly described as welcoming, friendly, and helpful. Some guests mention receiving a small welcome pack (such as biscuits and coffee) and festive decorations at Christmas, but please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A wonderful limestone cottage with spectacular exposed beams and a wood burner, nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Smart TV, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet.
Electric underfloor central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Enclosed garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. This idyllic barn conversion can be found in the beautiful Peak District village of Parwich, which in 2015 was quite wonderfully voted by the âSunday Timesâ as one of the best places to live in Britain.
Set out over one level, upon entering the cosy cottage, youâll find an open plan living space with a spectacular beamed ceiling and wood burner. The kitchen is beautifully finished with a granite work surface, and in the cosy bedroom youâll find a double bed and en-suite facilities. For that extra element of luxury the property benefits from underfloor heating throughout. Outside is a small seating area perfect for enjoying the goings on of village life.
Set around a pond and village green, Parwich is home to a delightful country pub and makes a great base for exploring the surrounding Peak District countryside. Keen walkers will relish the excellent routes available across the nearby High Peak & Tissington Trails, together with Dovedale and Carsington Water. Nearby youâll also find the pretty villages of Ilam (20 mins) and Alstonefield (10 mins), and the market towns of Ashbourne (15 mins) and Leek (35 mins). The magnificent country houses of Chatsworth House and Kedleston Hall are a 30-minute drive, and as for any thrill seekers there is Alton Towers!
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Dovedale
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Alton Towers
- Crich Tramway Village
- Cbeebies Land
- Kedleston Hall
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (47)
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Confirmed Guest
The cottage was very clean, the bed was comfortable but one side was right up against the wall. This meant that if the person next to the wall needed to get out in the middle of the night they had to disturb their partner to get out and to get back in again. There is also a shelf over the head of the bed on the wall side, so mind your head if you get up quickly. This is not clear in the photographs.We also found it difficult to watch the TV as it is set so high on the wall. The kitchen equipment is excellent and the owners very friendly, they were very quick in putting right the lack of hot water on two occasions when the boiler locked out.The Sycamore Tree pub serves very good meals and staff are friendly and welcoming.
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Doug Harvey
We love this particular place to stay. We find it peaceful, relaxing and an ideal chill-out location. Parwich has a sense of being isolated from the rest of the world and the accommodation encourages that feel. We look forward to returning.
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David Horrocks
We had a lovely stay at the Old Damson tree barn in Parwich, Derbyshire. Parwich is a lovely village (with a pub)! The only problem is that there is only one decent road to get to it - from Ashbourne. There are a couple of other roads, but they are very narrow and twisty and I would not recommend those.The Old Damson tree barn is a lovely quiet place to stay for a couple, with all necessary facilities. The TV is high up on a wall, so you would need something to support your neck! There was no visitors book to sign however.The only other suggestion I would make is to have somewhere in the kitchen area to hang up wet clothing!!The owner made us very welcome - meeting us on arrival and also on departure. She also left us with a small welcome pack of biscuits and coffee which was appreciated.