The Dairy
ID: S419055
- Bedrooms 6
- ・ Sleeps 11
- ・ Pets 10
Snaptrip says
The Dairy in Bakewell is highly praised for its stunning location, comfort, and excellent facilities, including a popular hot tub with scenic views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy log fire, and the helpfulness of the caretaker, David. The property caters well to large family gatherings and celebrations, offering a warm and inviting atmosphere.
Guests that stayed at this property said
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is consistently described as beautiful, with stunning views from the hot tub and easy access to walking routes, making it ideal for nature lovers and those seeking tranquillity.
Guests find The Dairy comfortable, with en-suite bedrooms and a cosy open plan area. The property accommodates a wide age range, and the additional cottage adds flexibility for larger groups.
The facilities, including a well-stocked kitchen, hot tub, and log fire, are highly appreciated. However, a suggestion for a washing line and the tricky access road indicate minor room for improvement.
The caretaker's responsiveness and provision of items like stair gates and a high chair demonstrate thoughtfulness. A welcome pack is mentioned, which is a delightful touch, though such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Youlgreave 2.6 miles. Nestled in the midst of the Peak District is the picturesque village of Middleton, near Youlgreave, where this stunning, stone-built barn conversion rests. The Dairy is a semi-detached cottage encompassed by working farmland and rolling countryside, idyllic for walking and cycling and is the perfect hideaway for a family of 11 looking for a rural retreat. Be greeted by ample off-road parking before admiring the quaint setting and refreshing, earthy air.
Enter into The Dairy to discover the capacious open plan living space, the ideal spot for socializing, home to a crackling woodburning stove and underfloor heating to keep you extra toasty. Prepare heart-warming meals in the stylish kitchen, well-equipped with two electric Bosch cookers to bake tasty treats, and boasting an island to keep the designated chef company as they make use of the fantastic facilities.
Enjoy dining at the large, elegant table with plenty of seating to sit the whole family, tuck-into a feast and chat about the highlights of the day. Unwind on the plush corner sofa, with a plethora of games, DVDs and books to keep you and your guests entertained throughout your stay. On warmer days, make use of the delightful garden, take a leisurely seat to soak in the sun or indulge in a soak amongst the bubbles in the hot tub; this setting is also the ideal place for stargazing due to the lack of light pollution, so be sure to look up at the sky as you indulge in the hot tub.
As the evening draws to a close, retreat inside and choose between five stunning bedrooms, featuring characterful beamed ceilings and all with en-suite bathrooms. On the ground-floor there are two lovely double bedrooms and a spacious king-size bedroom, venture upstairs to the first floor to discover another king-size and a family bedroom, offering a king-size and a single. In the morning, make use of the en-suite bathrooms to prepare for the exciting day ahead, where you don't need to worry about any queues whilst you get ready! The Dairy is an excellent location for exploring historic sites, take a scenic car journey to the magnificent, stately home of Chatsworth House, where you can tour the fine interior, and also within easy reach is the wonderful Tudor architecture of Haddon Hall, with a grand space to explore, as well as beautiful Elizabethan gardens for a quaint stroll.
Venture into the heart of the charming town of Bakewell for delightful cafes to fuel your excursions whilst you enjoy guided tours of Thornbridge Brewery for a fascinating insight into the production of ales, be inspired by contemporary art at White Peakhouse Gallery and relish the romantic bridge over the River Wye, which holds love lockets. Travel a little further afield to the wonderful town of Matlock, boasting picture-perfect surroundings, here you can enjoy spa treatments, soak in the spectacular views of the countryside on the Heights of Abraham or have a unique experience at the Peak District Mining Museum. A footpath passes by the property giving easy access to wonderful local walks such as along Gratton Dale, Smerrill Moor and the Limestone Way.
For an unforgettable escape to the glorious countryside, choose The Dairy. Note: this property can be booked alongside Refs 1079762 totaling to 32 guests.
Encompassed by wonderful countryside is the village of Youlgreave, which rests between Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale. Historically, the village was the centre of the lead-mining industry in Derbyshire, however, it now offers three pubs, two shops and a wonderful church. Nearby is the picturesque town of Bakewell, offering a plethora of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a market. The Peak District National Park is also within easy reach for stunning walks.
Accommodation
Six bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite basin and WC.
1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite basin and WC, 1 x family bedroom with king-size and single with en-suite basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Next door to the main house (although joined) there is a separate Annexe that entertains 1 double bed and en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove (please note this has a separate entrance to the main house)
Central heating with woodburning stoves and underfloor heating.
2 x electric ovens, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, Star-Link WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stoves included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available.
Ample off-road parking.
EV charger.
Garden with lawned area, new furniture and hot tub.
Ten well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.4 miles, pub 2.2 miles.
Note: Lowfield Farm is non-working, although there are livestock in the surrounding fields - please be mindful of and keep your dogs under control and clean up any mess in the gardens.
Note: This farmhouse is reached via a single track road, please take care.
Note: No day visitors can be accommodated.
Note: this property can be booked alongside Ref 1079762 totaling to 32 guests.
Nearby points of interest
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Crich Tramway Village
- Alton Towers
- Cbeebies Land
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (13)
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Vicky
The only comment we had is the layout of the living area in the Dairy. Whilst the old church pew is lovely, it dominates the room and restricts the living area for a large group. We ended up turning the dining table around and moving the setties into 2 halves to create more of a social u-shape seating area around the fire, but this was obstructed by the pew. A shorter bench seat/pew for the dining table, allowing a c-shape settee area would be much more sociable for groups of 10, which isbwhat the cottage caters for. This was the only downside for a large group, everything else was perfect and our 6 group dogs loved the garden and house. The walks from the property are fab and we did several. A great place to stay with friends.
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Evelyn
The accommodation was perfect. Very clean. Lots of space for all of us.The kitchen was so well stocked. Each bedroom and bathroom were beautiful.The cosy cottage next door proved to be very useful as an 'overflow' for fridge space etc as well as additional living/sleeping space. The location and surrounding area were amazing, even in wet weather! And the welcome pack is always a bonus. The Dairy is ideal for a large group of people.
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Gopi
Technology (even for our adult children) took second place to the idyllic surroundings (including from out hot tub!!). Any minor niggles were quickly dealt with by the caretaker and don't worry if you collect bottles and recycling, these are collected routinely or with just a message. I couldn't complete this message without mention of the single line access to the property which we got stuck in and had to reverse on an upward incline; irritating initially but adapted by sending out a recce' team. Minor inconvenience for the pleasure of being here. In all, we loved this place, its character, the amenities and the surroundings.