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Lees Farm is a holiday cottage in PRIESTCLIFFE, Peak District. Book Lees Farm online today. This page contains information about Lees Farm including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £735.00 per week.
Overview
This exceptional stone built detached farmhouse has wonderful views and sleeps up to nine people. Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor family room with adult bunks & single bed, 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x single with pull-out stacker bed. Ground floor shower room with shower, basin, WC. Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower, basin, WC. Kitchen with range. Utility room. Sitting room with dining table & woodburning stove. Snug with table & woodburning stove.
This detached stone farmhouse has outstanding views across the Monsal Valley and has been restored to provide exceptional accommodation. The property has a wealth of character with its exposed beams and stone floors and is finished to a high standard. There are four bright and restful bedrooms, an elegant bathroom with a roll top bath to luxuriate in after a busy day and a further shower room. The kitchen is well appointed and boasts a fabulous range cooker, the dining area is in the comfortable sitting room which houses a magnificent fireplace with wood burner and there is a cosy snug with another wood burner. A large grassy area surrounds the farmhouse along with a patio and barbecue. A tremendous property for a family holiday. 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 woodburning stoves in sitting room & snug. Range cooker, electric oven, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer (in utility room), washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, radio, stereo/CD player, WiFi. Fuel, power & supply for woodburners inc. in rent. Bed linen & towels inc. in rent. Cot & highchair on request. Off road parking for 6 cars. Large open grassed area surrounding property, patio with furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome, to be kept downstairs only. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile. Note: Property accessed via uneven farm track of approx. 0.75 miles; can be tricky to negotiate in parts, low suspension vehicles not recommended.
Location, Location, Location!
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This small hamlet of farms and houses sits between Taddington, Monsal Head and the River Wye in the Peak District. It has some spectacular scenery and Monsal Head is famed for the magnificent view along Monsal Dale and the Wye Valley, and offers some amazing walks. The Monsal Trail takes walkers along a former Midland Railway track, over a majestic viaduct above the river and into a tunnel which goes beneath Monsal Head, understandably making this a popular route with walkers. Bakewell, a picturesque market town, lies just seven miles away and has a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs, and there is a farmer's market held once a week, usually on a Monday. This area makes a fantastic base for a holiday in this stunning location.
Reviews
"We booked this very last minute (same day) due to the terrible weather. The owners and sykes were very helpful and accommodating It is a lovely, well equipped cottage in a top location with walks straight from the cottage We had a fantastic few days here and with the large garden the dogs loved it to Cannot recommend enough and if ever in Peaks again will definitely look at booking"
"Just returned from a fantastic stay at Lee's Farm. The place was absolutely amazing; stunning panoramic views of the dales; huge rooms furnished beautifully with lots of extras there when we arrived! The garden was huge and enclosed so plenty of space for children to play safely and the only neighbours were cows and sheep which my youngest thought was awesome. There is a nature reserve which backs onto the property so walks literally in the doorstep too. We were a party of four adults and three children and this was just perfect for our needs. The proximity to places such as Buxton and Bakewell was great though we spent many of our days out in Matlock as there were great days out for younger children there. I can't recommend this property enough, if you like to be off the beaten track but with close access to civilisation then this property ticks all the boxes. We will definitely return as my kids loved it here!"
"We used this as a business trip with 3 salesmen.Very spacious, and comfortable, with everything we needed during our stay provided for us."
"My family and I stayed at this cottage in late July/August 2013 for a week. When we drove up the drive to the cottage we were a little worried as it was a long, bumpy track (as warned) although no match for my Quashqai. It was more nerve-racking for my brother-in-law in his low-suspension Honda Civic full of people and holiday packing. Still, we made it, with no harm to the vehicles and we were blown away by the location of the cottage right on top of the world! It had the most amazing views for miles in every direction. We could only stand and stare for the first half hour. The cottage itself was also beautiful. Low ceilings so beware if you are a tall family like ours! the kitchen had granite surfaces and was full of every utensil, pot, plate, cups and cutlery that you could possibly need. The hob was amazing - I want one now! The rooms were perfectly appointed. My 9 month old baby hasn't slept better than when she was staying here! It was nice to have a "snug" where the children played and a proper living room where the adults relaxed. The bathrooms were spotless and beautiful. The standalone bath made bathtime a lot of fun for the children and rather pleasant for me after a long horse ride at Ladybooth stables near Hope Valley. Other activities we enjoyed was bike riding the Monsal Trail - the start of which in the Wye Valley was only a 5 min drive up the main road from the cottage. We also went to Bakewell and enjoyed the famed Bakewell pudding. As well as walking the immediate surrounds (many walks straight from the cottage which was amazing!) we also ventured half an hour south to Dove Dale - so pretty! We managed to walk to a couple of pubs from the cottage - one down in Miller's Dale and the other on the a6 (The Waterloo). If you have babies, I recommend packing a sling/baby carrier not a buggy as the unmade roads don't work with buggies! This was one of the nicest holidays I've had in a long while - and this is mostly due to the stunning location of the cottage and how beautiful it was staying there. Everyone kept congratulating me on finding it, but I had no idea how lovely it was until we say it in person. The furnishings have been updated from the ones I can see in the photos in Trip advisor. It looks nicer and they have a massive TV which connects to our laptop or plug a USB directly in which made my nerdy husband very happy. In summary, I highly recommend this cottage to any other families wanting to get away from it all. We will have to go again next year!"
"My family and I stayed at this cottage in late July/August 2013 for a week. When we drove up the drive to the cottage we were a little worried as it was a long, bumpy track (as warned) although no match for my Quashqai. It was more nerve-racking for my brother-in-law in his low-suspension Honda Civic full of people and holiday packing. Still, we made it, with no harm to the vehicles and we were blown away by the location of the cottage right on top of the world! It had the most amazing views for miles in every direction. We could only stand and stare for the first half hour. The cottage itself was also beautiful. Low ceilings so beware if you are a tall family like ours! the kitchen had granite surfaces and was full of every utensil, pot, plate, cups and cutlery that you could possibly need. The hob was amazing - I want one now! The rooms were perfectly appointed. My 9 month old baby hasn't slept better than when she was staying here! It was nice to have a "snug" where the children played and a proper living room where the adults relaxed. The bathrooms were spotless and beautiful. The standalone bath made bathtime a lot of fun for the children and rather pleasant for me after a long horse ride at Ladybooth stables near Hope Valley. Other activities we enjoyed was bike riding the Monsal Trail - the start of which in the Wye Valley was only a 5 min drive up the main road from the cottage. We also went to Bakewell and enjoyed the famed Bakewell pudding. As well as walking the immediate surrounds (many walks straight from the cottage which was amazing!) we also ventured half an hour south to Dove Dale - so pretty! We managed to walk to a couple of pubs from the cottage - one down in Miller's Dale and the other on the A6 (The Waterloo). If you have babies, I recommend packing a sling/baby carrier not a buggy as the unmade roads don't work with buggies! This was one of the nicest holidays I've had in a long while - and this is mostly due to the stunning location of the cottage and how beautiful it was staying there. Everyone kept congratulating me on finding it, but I had no idea how lovely it was until we say it in person. The furnishings have been updated from the ones I can see in the photos in Trip Advisor. It looks nicer and they have a massive TV which connects to our laptop or plug a USB directly in which made my nerdy husband very happy. In summary, I highly recommend this cottage to any other families wanting to get away from it all. We will have to go again next year!"
"I stayed at Lees Farm over the May Bank holiday as part of a large group of friends. The property is very isolated, with beautiful views down the valley. There is a pub nearby although it is a very steep walk and might not be advisable in the dark! The house itself is well equipped with everything you need for a self catering holiday, (except for a barbecue which might come in handy). The property is ideal for families with kids or big groups as it has a huge garden and is surrounded by fields and open space to play in. Contrary to earlier reviews, wifi has been installed at the property and you get a relatively good signal throughout the house. The surrounding area is beautiful - we hired bikes from Bakewell to cycle the Monsal trail, went kayaking, go carting and of course there are lots of walks you can do from right outside the house itself. Our cars did struggle getting up and down the track to the property, but unless you have a small sports car or low suspension vehicle then it's certainly not that bad. We even ordered an online supermarket delivery which found the house and delivered perfectly on time. All in all I would definitely recommend this property for groups or big families!"
"We stayed at Lees Farm for Easter, but arrived following heavy snow the previous week. The owner had been in touch with concerns that the farm track, 3/4mile, was impassable. He managed to organise for a snow plough, but the drive was still banked up with 5-8ft drifts. After a non-too-humourous couple of hours stuck on the track, we eventually reached the house. It is totally isolated, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and ideal for keen walkers. The house has been tastefully furnished and has modern, very well equipped, kitchen and bathrooms. The two main bedrooms have comfortable king size beds and offer dual aspect views accross the countryside. The groundfloor bedroom has comfortable bunk beds and a single bed, plus built in wardrobe, but has no drawers or shelving, so with three teenagers, this soon became very messy and hard to keep organised. This room, along with the third first floor room, only have a velux window. The third first floor room was very disapointing. It offers a single bed+trundle, that really is inadaquate for two adults. There is no room to move around the beds, meaning climbing over whoever is on the trundle, which is also most uncomfortable! I would say that this house only comfortably accomodates 8 people, including children. There is also only seating at the dining table for 8, meaning every meal was compromised. There are some very creaky and unstable floorboards on the first floor, that would disturb even the heaviest sleeper, should anyone move around during the night. Although the snow caused problems at the begining of our stay, the local fields provided excelent sledging opportunities, providing hopurs of fun for both the adults and children alike. The farm track is very high in the middle and could easily damage your car. Do not even attempt to tackle it in a low-bodied car. The house is well placed for several local attractions and close to main routes to Sheffield/Chesterfield."
"We loved our stay here. The house is cosy and inviting with everything you could need. The provision of a dog crate and a baby gate was brilliant. Just what we needed after the dog got his paws walked off. The house sits up a gravel type road, its not horrific but if you have a low car take it nice and slow. Far away enough to be lovely and peaceful, close enough to have amenities within a short distance. Perfect. So much so we are returning in a few weeks. Jasper can't wait. Only thing I would change is there is no wifi access. Phone signal is very patchy."
"The owners provide you with everything you will need and more for your stay, it is beautifully situated, and the amenities are fantastic. We will definitely be staying here again!"
"This cottage was booked for my birthday celebration - what an amazing house! views were outstanding, cottage was gorgeous - we didn't want to leave! Our little boy loved running around in the gardens and neighbouring fields. We will definitely be returning for more!"
"The farmhouse was excellent.Very comfortable and warm.The beds were the most comfortable we have slept in having stayed at numerous holiday cottages.It was nice to have a soak in the roll top bath and the views from every window were fantastic.We enjoyed the isolated location."
"the cottage and location were good, excellent cottage for families. good information for the surrounding area the visit was spoilt by the uncooperative nature of the hand over person,I have mentioned this in a previous survey that you asked me to do and was disappointed that you did not get back to me on this matter"
"A beautiful house in a wonderful location. The house had everything we needed for our stay and it was wonderfully out of the way in order to get away from it all. The beautiful towns of Bakewell and Buxton are a short drive for the days when you actually want to go and do something. Highly recommended."
"The cottage was perfect for my plans. It was my 30th birthday and I wanted to celebrate it with family and a few friends. There were 7 of us and two dogs. Plenty of room for us all. The cottage was warm and cosy and in an ideal location for dogs, since it has a field for them to run around in. The pub however is down a steep climb which was not suitable for my mum who is disabled. All in all this was a great experience and I will be booking this cottage again. I also recommend it to my friends all the time."
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at Lees Farm soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at PRIESTCLIFFE (observations for Tideswell).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Snow | -3°C - 1°C | 0.68mm | 18mph NNW | 98% | 1,001mb | 83% | |
| Tomorrow | Snow | -2°C - 2°C | 1.68mm | 23mph NNW | 12% | 1,006mb | 86% | |
| Saturday | Rain And Snow | -1°C - 11°C | 23.68mm | 27mph NNW | 100% | 999mb | 100% | |
| Sunday | Moderate Rain | 7°C - 12°C | 10.23mm | 29mph NNW | 100% | 990mb | 91% | |
| Monday | Overcast Clouds | 6°C - 7°C | 0.00mm | 33mph NNW | 94% | 994mb | 74% | |
| Tuesday | Moderate Rain | 4°C - 9°C | 10.47mm | 25mph NNW | 85% | 1,005mb | 99% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 3°C - 7°C | 0.63mm | 20mph NNW | 99% | 1,015mb | 86% |