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The Old Barn is a holiday cottage in FARLEY NEAR ALTON TOWERS, Peak District. Book The Old Barn online today. This page contains information about The Old Barn including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £825.00 per week.
Overview
This property is a beautifully restored detached barn conversion in the village of Farley offering comfortable accommodation for up to 12 people. Five bedrooms: 1 x double leading to 1 x triple bunk (double on bottom, single on top), 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x ground floor triple bunk (double on bottom, single on top). Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin & WC. Two ground floor shower rooms with shower, basin & WC. Kitchen, dining area. Utility. Sitting room with woodburner.
This barn is a superb detached conversion in the rural hamlet of Farley on the Alton Towers estate. Contemporary furnishings have been married to original features to provide a dwelling full of character in a tranquil location. The property has a bright sitting room with a lovely woodburner set in an impressive fireplace. The kitchen is well appointed and equipped and boasts a breakfast bar and a dining area. There are five sumptuous bedrooms, a bright and airy bathroom and two shower rooms. Outside the mature garden has furniture to dine al fresco. This is the perfect property for a family get together and to enjoy all that the Peak District has to offer. The ultimate in "year-round" appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.
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Facilities & Amenities
Oil central heating with woodburner. Electric oven and hob, microwave, 2 x fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 4 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, CD, WiFi. Fuel, power inc. in rent. Bed linen inc. in rent. Off road parking for 6 cars. Mature gardens with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops 3 miles & pubs 1 mile. Note: Open tread stairs. Note: This property does not accept hen/stag parties, or similar. Note: Check-in 5pm. Note: Property is within ten minutes walk from the pay gates of Alton Towers enabling guests to pop in and out of the park. Note: This property is being deep cleaned and undergoing refurbishment
Location, Location, Location!
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Located on the Alton Towers estate, Farley is a historic village that is made up of traditional farms and cottages spread throughout the estate. The theme park has many attractions and activities for all ages. There are magnificent gardens and a boating lake as well as the exciting rides for the brave at heart. Ashbourne is a lovely town only 12 miles from Farley and has a variety of shops and restaurants. The town is full of character and has charming cobbled alleys to explore and a host of antique shops for the avid collector. The Peak District National Park is an area of stunning countryside and has much to recommend it as a holiday destination, from historic houses to country parks and all within easy reach.
Reviews
"This house was a perfect base for visiting Alton Towers; closer to the gates than the resort hotels! It's spacious and great for large groups! The description makes this house sound very grand and upmarket, but is in need of a deep clean, maintenance and attention to detail to live up to those expectations. For example there is no breakfast bar, no hairdryer or full length mirrors. The bathrooms were mouldy, one of the showers was stuck on scolding hot and a number of light bulbs were blown. Being able to come home from Alton Towers for lunch and a little rest in the middle of the day is a revelation. The WiFi was decent and the kitchen well equipped. I would stay here again next time a group of us want to visit AT."
"We booked this cottage as it is close to Alton Towers. The cottage looks nice but it lacks any quality given the high cost of rental. We stayed there for the week of 28th July to 4th August 2017. The first thing you notice is that the entrance to the drive is hidden and poorly signposted, actually the overgrown hedge covers most of it. The drive needs repair as it may damage your car underside when driving out due to uneven private road/drive, which is part of the cottage grounds. The rooms look great in the pictures but the beds are squeeky and mattresses are very poor, with no comfort. The bedrooms are not spacious. The dining table was too small for everyone to eat together, and a mismatch of plastic chairs and a few wood chairs. The kitchen was not high standard and definitely not clean. There are no quality cuttlery,plates or dishes, and all mismatched. The living room was spacious but again on closer inspection needed cleaning. The cottage is advertised with WiFi but there is none! Only one shower (from two) worked and a bath tub. The general hot water was not working after 4 days and it was not repaired within the time we were there. So, no hot water for two days. For the cost, definitely one to miss. The location is great for Alton Towers and that is the only positive thing. Definitely would not go again and would not recommend for the cost."
"Booked for a week to celebrate Mums 80th birthday. Was perfect for all the family. Loved the big table in kitchen. Lounge was fantastic. Had a couple of problems when we arrived but they were sorted straight away. Would have liked more fridge space rather than lots of freezer space. Bit tired but suited us. Great location. "
"We stayed at The Old Barn for a weekend to celebrate a very important birthday as a family, stretching over three generations, and it worked very well. The property is located nearly at the entrance of Alton Towers and you really would not know it. The bedrooms worked really well between the adults and children, clean and very comfortable. Everyone had good nights sleep and had more than enough room for 9 of us. We enjoyed the comfortable living room with space for all of us to enjoy, even the children on a very wet afternoon. A highlight for them was watching a tractor come out of the drive opposite! However, the kitchen was a disappointment. I had to give it a clean before using the surfaces, the table was very wobbly and the fridges had seen better days, one of them barely chilling the food, the other freezing the salad. With limited time there it wasn't practicable to work out the nuances of the apparatus. I know it was the height of the season, but for the amount we paid I would have expected superior equipment. Overall, we had a lovely time and would have loved longer to enjoy the rest of the area which looked lovely. On that basis I would recommend it to a friend, but warn about the kitchen."
"We first chose this house because of it's closeness to Alton Towers, but it was so much more than that. It is a home from home. It has everything you could possible need for a 3 night stay or longer. All the rooms are a good size and plenty big enough for the 3 generations that were in our party. The kitchen is fully equipped, The pots and pans are big enough to be able to cook for a large number of people. A big farmhouse style table that was great for all to sit round and enjoy meals and chats. Plenty of crockery and glasses, (bit like being at home and made up with a couple of different sets), The lounge was large with loads of seating. The brown leather sofa's and chair were not only welcoming at the end of a day in the park, but when you sat in them they gave you a big hug, 5 roomy bedroom and 3 bathrooms made life so easy. Would and have recommended this home to friends and family, and have already made enquiries about going for longer next year."
"Came over from Canada for a three week vacation.We spent 4 days at the old barn with my family there were 10 of us in the house the 5 bedrooms accomodated us just easily.The pics do not do this place justice It was homely and luxury all at the same time I would defiantly recommend the old barn to any one spending a vacation in the UK ."
"The main reason to book this house would be for visits to Alton Towers as it is just across the road from the main entrance. The house is perfectly comfortable and clean but it and the garden could do with some tlc! Only one shower worked when we were there and the other is very small with a shower curtain and fluctuating temperatures if someone else is running water in the house. Both bathroom and shower room could do with updating to reflect the rental cost. The best room in the house is the sitting room which has lots of comfy seating (more than in the photos). We had gorgeous weather while we were there but unfortunately there is no comfortable outside seating (only a couple of old wooden benches and a wooden picnic table) which was a shame. Also beware that the garden photo is out-of-date as another house has been built in part of the garden behind the Old Barn so you no longer have that view. Sarah, the owner, did give us a great recommendation for a birthday dinner at the Duncombe Arms in Ellastone which was so lovely we returned a second time. She also replaced the DVD player quickly when we let her know that the one in the house was broken."
"Ideal location for alton Towers. Good size property. Kitchen nice and large. Family friendly accomodation. Good size garden and parking. Good communication and helpfulness from owners. Overall experience very good minor issue with showers {Used to power shower} and would have liked more towels. Nice touches with games etc and a welcome pack with local info. Village was a mile away and no pavements for us Townies need a car if you have children."
"Located opposite the entrance to alton Towers, within walking distance. The accomadation was ideal for our large family. Grandparents took the downstairs bedroom and were able to avoid using stairs. Overall the property was clean and well equipped. However we did have to wash all the cutlery, plates, oven dishes etc before using because they were visabally dirty. Also gave they kitchen units a good wipe down. We loved having a washing machine and tumble dryer as our teenage children love to create mountains of washing, which I didn't have to spend days doing on my return home. Ideal location to access Peak district attractions by car, Bakewell and Derwent Valley. Stoke on Trent also near with a nice indoor shopping centre. We really enjoyed the comfort,space and location of this cottage. we would love to come again."
"A fantastic house, needs some maintenance doing though and some kitchen stuff needs replacing - there were a lot of lights not working! Other than that we had a great time, thanks!"
"We have already given a review on two occasions. No further comment."
"Lounge, kitchen, bedrooms were really good, large enough cottage for 7 adults and 3 children.Very warm, central heating and open fire were really appreciated in the very cold weather. The only criticisms were the bathroom and shower room,not enough hot water for a bath and shower leaked into kitchen beneath, shower downstairs didn't work properly (cold water) some crockery was chipped. But despite this we had a great time and I would recommend it."
"The Old Barn was perfect for what I wanted. All of the rooms were really good sizes and really nicely decorated. The kitchen was well equipped, and we were met with fresh flowers and bread and milk - a really nice touch. The location was perfect for Alton Towers (it is literally walking distance) and some really nice walking and exploring of the area generally. Sarah was really friendly and helpful - I'd definitely go back."
"Really lovely cottage right next to the main gate of alton towers but still secluded, so ideal for getting in arly and going to and fro during the day. Large sitting room and kitchen, bedrooms really nice. Plenty of rom for the kids to lounge around at night. Nearest town is Oakamoor which is 10 - 15 minutes by car, plenty of grocery stores and take aways. Only downsides were garden didnt have big enough grass area for our 4 energetic children, but there was a swing. Also, there wasnt a pub within walking distance. Otherwise, very good house."
"Well presented property, a stones throw away from the entrance to Alton Towers. Would rec to all."
"Enjoyable Holiday"
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Weather Forecast
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| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Snow | -4°C - 1°C | 4.57mm | 16mph NNW | 93% | 1,002mb | 85% | |
| Tomorrow | Snow | -2°C - 2°C | 6.39mm | 21mph NNW | 49% | 1,006mb | 99% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | -1°C - 12°C | 19.92mm | 26mph NNW | 100% | 999mb | 99% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 9°C - 14°C | 9.24mm | 29mph NNW | 100% | 991mb | 87% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 7°C - 8°C | 0.34mm | 28mph NNW | 100% | 996mb | 72% | |
| Tuesday | Moderate Rain | 5°C - 11°C | 7.02mm | 24mph NNW | 100% | 1,005mb | 97% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 4°C - 7°C | 0.96mm | 18mph NNW | 80% | 1,015mb | 84% |