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5* ULTIMATE LUXURY HOLIDAY BARN, HOT TUB, LOG BURNER, RURAL PEAK DISTRICT HAMLET
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10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 4 250 sq m
Popular amenities
Explore the area

Near Leek, Peak District National Park
- Dovedale National Nature Reserve
- Peak Wildlife Park6 min drive
- Alton Towers17 min drive
- Manchester (MAN)56 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
5* ULTIMATE LUXURY HOLIDAY BARN, HOT TUB, LOG BURNER, RURAL PEAK DISTRICT HAMLET
Rated 'Excellent' on Trip Advisor with 128 reviews from our fabulous guests who tell us our attention to detail & hospitality is outstanding.
You will experience the highest standards & modern facilities here which continue outside with a wraparound patio and a fabulous covered hot tub area, great to soak after those long walks in our glorious surroundings, or to simply watch the dramatic skies we get as you relax at the end of the day exploring the National Park.
Do look for us online, its cheaper to book direct.
Review snapshot:
"Cannot be beaten"
This was our second two-week visit within six months! For us to return to the same place for a holiday is almost unheard of. When we returned from our first visit, the choice for September was 'Florence or the Barn'. The barn won, hands down! Lynn and Nigel are so welcoming, and the property itself so sublime, everything you could wish for in a holiday. I just hope it doesn't get booked up too quickly next year, so that we can come again ! We will have to time our holiday around the dates when the Barn is not booked up. Lynn and Nigel, you deserve every success.
Liked best: Our friendly dealings with Lynn and Nigel.
Liked least: Having to leave at the end of our fortnight.
Travelling group: Spouse/Partner
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Yes.
Recommended for:
Older travellers Families with young children
The property was "as advertised". I recommend the location. The property was a good value for the price paid. The property provided wifi/internet access.
'Pristine'
The barn is fabulous, very pleased to have found it. Everything is pristine and we are very picky customers to please! The food on arrival and the cake were excellent finishing touches that made the whole stay exceed our expectations. We will certainly recommend it to friends and hope to return ourselves at some point.
“Beautiful and luxurious accommodation”
An outstanding barn conversion with exceptional attention to detail. The extras provided such as a lovely homemade meal and bread, fresh eggs and a lovely table all beautifully set for your arrival was amazing. Our trip was for 2 adults and 2 teenagers to go to Alton Towers, which was on 15 minutes drive away. The hot tub was very much appreciated after a hetic day at theme park. My description of this accommodation would not do it justice, it is a must to stay in this accommodation if your planning to visit this area, highly recommended.
“luxurious perfect getaway”
Luxurious barn with everything you could need for a wonderful break. The hot tub to relax in and the extra personal touches 'home made bread,cake and meal on arrival' made our week away perfect .Beautiful location and only a stones throw away from anything you need. Lyn and Nigel should be very poud of their wonderful holiday Barn.
The barn is for guests who enjoy a ‘non smoking’ & ‘pet free’ environment, we sleep 4 + infant, in a luxurious super king double & a cosy twin bedroom. Our beds have ‘heavenly’ deep mattress toppers & a choice of pillows. The super king double has a fabulous en suite wet room, the twin en suite a bath with shower. You have constant hot water & underfloor heating at no extra cost, from our eco friendly ground source heat pump. We book Friday to Friday, giving you the advantage of experiencing a full week end at the start of your holiday & one at the end when you return home too! A hot supper with wine awaits you on arrival. so no worries about what to cook or where to eat, just sit back, relax & enjoy a home cooked supper, a great way to start your holiday.
Ford Old Hall Barn with log burner & hot tub: Luxury Peak District barn only 8 miles from Alton Towers. You will not need to bring anything with you apart from your luggage! A home cooked hot supper with wine awaits you on arrival. We also provide a breakfast basket with a home baked loaf, croissants, pain au chocolat, pain au raisin, preserves, butter, milk, eggs, tea, coffee & sugar - enough for your breakfasts for a week end or short stay.
All detergents for dishwasher & washer provided, you will only need to bring your personal choice of toiletries.
We provide white fluffy towels, white cotton bed linen, duvets & additional towels for use with the hot tub.
We strive to exceed your expectations & will try to accommodate any special requests you may have so don’t hesitate to ask & we will see what we can do.
The area is fabulous for walking & cycling, there are a number of converted railway tracks offering fairly flat routes through to very challenging routes through the hills & forests, the choice is yours.
If you simply wish to relax & chill out then the barn is the ideal place for this....
We have secure facilities for bikes & alarmed garaging for motorcycles.
Step back in time in this Peak District hamlet: Ford Old Hall is 1567 & Grade II listed, whilst the Barn is a 21st century conversion offering discerning guests the highest of standards with all modern facilities, yet retains the absolute charm of this 16th century farming hamlet which still has that slower pace of life as it is off the beaten track, yet only 15 minutes from the local market towns of Ashbourne & Leek. Located in the south west corner of the Peak district, looking to retreat away from the ‘hustle & bustle’ with fabulous walking country straight from the door, or indeed, want great amenities close by, then look no further than Ford Old Hall Barn which delivers it all. It nestles in this charming farming hamlet getting you right back to a little pocket of rural England, it feels like it's from a time gone by.
Relax the moment you walk through the door!
A real gem for the holiday market, operated by owners with over 15 years experience, previously managing a De-Luxe graded cottage in the heart of the Peak District
Expect the best of facilities: The barn is newly converted, upon entering there is a fully equipped utility & boot room with a washer dryer, freezer, sink & heated rail to dry off those wet clothes. The bedrooms & fully tiled bathrooms (with rain showers) are on the ground floor,all with underfloor heating.
Stairs lead to an airy living space with high ceilings & feature beams, there is an open plan kitchen with 2 fridges, dishwasher, microwave, a Britannia oven with 6 gas burners & double electric ovens (multi functional) the kitchen is fully fitted in oak with granite worktops & a breakfast bar for more informal dining.
The dining area for 4 leads to the very comfortable lounge area with 2 large comfy sofas made by Alstons, a free standing modern style log burner, nest of tables, bookcase & TV with freeview channels. There is oak flooring throughout the upstairs, again, with the comfort of underfloor heating.
There is under stairs storage for luggage & a wardrobe with robes for use with the hot tub.
You will experience the highest standards & modern facilities here which continue outside with a wraparound patio and a fabulous covered hot tub area, great to soak after those long walks in our glorious surroundings, or to simply watch the dramatic skies we get as you relax at the end of the day exploring the National Park.
Do look for us online, its cheaper to book direct.
Review snapshot:
"Cannot be beaten"
This was our second two-week visit within six months! For us to return to the same place for a holiday is almost unheard of. When we returned from our first visit, the choice for September was 'Florence or the Barn'. The barn won, hands down! Lynn and Nigel are so welcoming, and the property itself so sublime, everything you could wish for in a holiday. I just hope it doesn't get booked up too quickly next year, so that we can come again ! We will have to time our holiday around the dates when the Barn is not booked up. Lynn and Nigel, you deserve every success.
Liked best: Our friendly dealings with Lynn and Nigel.
Liked least: Having to leave at the end of our fortnight.
Travelling group: Spouse/Partner
Would I recommend this holiday rental to my best friend? Yes.
Recommended for:
Older travellers Families with young children
The property was "as advertised". I recommend the location. The property was a good value for the price paid. The property provided wifi/internet access.
'Pristine'
The barn is fabulous, very pleased to have found it. Everything is pristine and we are very picky customers to please! The food on arrival and the cake were excellent finishing touches that made the whole stay exceed our expectations. We will certainly recommend it to friends and hope to return ourselves at some point.
“Beautiful and luxurious accommodation”
An outstanding barn conversion with exceptional attention to detail. The extras provided such as a lovely homemade meal and bread, fresh eggs and a lovely table all beautifully set for your arrival was amazing. Our trip was for 2 adults and 2 teenagers to go to Alton Towers, which was on 15 minutes drive away. The hot tub was very much appreciated after a hetic day at theme park. My description of this accommodation would not do it justice, it is a must to stay in this accommodation if your planning to visit this area, highly recommended.
“luxurious perfect getaway”
Luxurious barn with everything you could need for a wonderful break. The hot tub to relax in and the extra personal touches 'home made bread,cake and meal on arrival' made our week away perfect .Beautiful location and only a stones throw away from anything you need. Lyn and Nigel should be very poud of their wonderful holiday Barn.
The barn is for guests who enjoy a ‘non smoking’ & ‘pet free’ environment, we sleep 4 + infant, in a luxurious super king double & a cosy twin bedroom. Our beds have ‘heavenly’ deep mattress toppers & a choice of pillows. The super king double has a fabulous en suite wet room, the twin en suite a bath with shower. You have constant hot water & underfloor heating at no extra cost, from our eco friendly ground source heat pump. We book Friday to Friday, giving you the advantage of experiencing a full week end at the start of your holiday & one at the end when you return home too! A hot supper with wine awaits you on arrival. so no worries about what to cook or where to eat, just sit back, relax & enjoy a home cooked supper, a great way to start your holiday.
Ford Old Hall Barn with log burner & hot tub: Luxury Peak District barn only 8 miles from Alton Towers. You will not need to bring anything with you apart from your luggage! A home cooked hot supper with wine awaits you on arrival. We also provide a breakfast basket with a home baked loaf, croissants, pain au chocolat, pain au raisin, preserves, butter, milk, eggs, tea, coffee & sugar - enough for your breakfasts for a week end or short stay.
All detergents for dishwasher & washer provided, you will only need to bring your personal choice of toiletries.
We provide white fluffy towels, white cotton bed linen, duvets & additional towels for use with the hot tub.
We strive to exceed your expectations & will try to accommodate any special requests you may have so don’t hesitate to ask & we will see what we can do.
The area is fabulous for walking & cycling, there are a number of converted railway tracks offering fairly flat routes through to very challenging routes through the hills & forests, the choice is yours.
If you simply wish to relax & chill out then the barn is the ideal place for this....
We have secure facilities for bikes & alarmed garaging for motorcycles.
Step back in time in this Peak District hamlet: Ford Old Hall is 1567 & Grade II listed, whilst the Barn is a 21st century conversion offering discerning guests the highest of standards with all modern facilities, yet retains the absolute charm of this 16th century farming hamlet which still has that slower pace of life as it is off the beaten track, yet only 15 minutes from the local market towns of Ashbourne & Leek. Located in the south west corner of the Peak district, looking to retreat away from the ‘hustle & bustle’ with fabulous walking country straight from the door, or indeed, want great amenities close by, then look no further than Ford Old Hall Barn which delivers it all. It nestles in this charming farming hamlet getting you right back to a little pocket of rural England, it feels like it's from a time gone by.
Relax the moment you walk through the door!
A real gem for the holiday market, operated by owners with over 15 years experience, previously managing a De-Luxe graded cottage in the heart of the Peak District
Expect the best of facilities: The barn is newly converted, upon entering there is a fully equipped utility & boot room with a washer dryer, freezer, sink & heated rail to dry off those wet clothes. The bedrooms & fully tiled bathrooms (with rain showers) are on the ground floor,all with underfloor heating.
Stairs lead to an airy living space with high ceilings & feature beams, there is an open plan kitchen with 2 fridges, dishwasher, microwave, a Britannia oven with 6 gas burners & double electric ovens (multi functional) the kitchen is fully fitted in oak with granite worktops & a breakfast bar for more informal dining.
The dining area for 4 leads to the very comfortable lounge area with 2 large comfy sofas made by Alstons, a free standing modern style log burner, nest of tables, bookcase & TV with freeview channels. There is oak flooring throughout the upstairs, again, with the comfort of underfloor heating.
There is under stairs storage for luggage & a wardrobe with robes for use with the hot tub.
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Amenities
Hot tub
Breakfast included
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi
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House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Please leave the barn clean & tidy to help us to maintain our high standards.
We will meet you on check out to make sure everything has been ok with your stay
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Leek
Located in Leek, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Alton Towers and Peak Wildlife Park are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Buxton Baths and Potteries Shopping Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Churnet Valley Railway, or check out an event or a game at Harrison Park. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Near Leek, Peak District National Park
What's nearby
- Peak Wildlife Park - 6 min drive - 3.6 km
- Churnet Valley Railway - 13 min drive - 13.6 km
- Alton Towers - 17 min drive - 14.6 km
- Tissington Hall - 26 min drive - 18.0 km
- Chatsworth House - 47 min drive - 48.9 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Priory - 13 min drive
- Earl Grey - 10 min drive
- Ye Olde Royal Oak Inn - 14 min drive
- The Cottage Kitchen Country Cafe - 5 min drive
- The Red Lion - 7 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by Lynn & Nigel King

Nigel & Lynn have a wealth of Holiday Cottage hospitality experience having owned a cottage in the Peak District for 18 years previously where they attained a 5* rating with the Tourist Board. Passionate about customer service excellence with an eye for absolute detail & high standards, they aim to ensure all guests staying at Ford Old Hall Barn enjoy a fabulous experience whilst retaining a true 'home from home' relaxed atmosphere.
Nothing is too much trouble, on hand if you need them, or they'll leave you in peace if you don't!
Nothing is too much trouble, on hand if you need them, or they'll leave you in peace if you don't!
Why they chose this property
Having been raised in the Peak District National Park & never underestimating how lucky they have been to do so, Nigel & Lynn wanted to find a special place to move to with a holiday cottage close by so they could ensure they were always available should guests require any help or information.
Ford is that special place, off the beaten track & a piece of good old fashioned rural England with old fashioned values still being followed by the small community.
They have painstakingly converted the old cow shippen into this wonderful luxurious barn.
Using only the highest spec materials & finishes to ensure all guests feel that they have truly enjoyed a luxurious experience & a taste of why Ford reminds you of 'Olde England'.
Covid-19 - Why choose to stay at Ford Old Hall Barn
You will be looking for somewhere where you can have the confidence it is safe and be secure in the knowledge of the procedures we follow to provide protection for our guests.
We have simplified our rates re Covid-19 impact.
We will commit to leaving 2/3 days between bookings so you can be confident that the barn is as safe as possible and it will have been deep cleaned with hospital grade cleaning products between stays.
Ford is that special place, off the beaten track & a piece of good old fashioned rural England with old fashioned values still being followed by the small community.
They have painstakingly converted the old cow shippen into this wonderful luxurious barn.
Using only the highest spec materials & finishes to ensure all guests feel that they have truly enjoyed a luxurious experience & a taste of why Ford reminds you of 'Olde England'.
Covid-19 - Why choose to stay at Ford Old Hall Barn
You will be looking for somewhere where you can have the confidence it is safe and be secure in the knowledge of the procedures we follow to provide protection for our guests.
We have simplified our rates re Covid-19 impact.
We will commit to leaving 2/3 days between bookings so you can be confident that the barn is as safe as possible and it will have been deep cleaned with hospital grade cleaning products between stays.
What makes this property unique
We fell in love with this place for so many reasons but the first has to be the lifestyle it provides, away from the hustle & bustle, it's like stepping back in time.
The house, barn & land are all Grade 11 listed, from the Elizabethan era, it is a privilege to live here.
At night there are uninterrupted skies with star constellations, in the day you can watch the wildlife, the woodpeckers which come back year after year or the many birds enjoying the rural landscape. You can walk straight from the door up onto the moor or you can simply head for the hot tub & watch the night skies unfold. Real escapism...no-one would know you were there!
The house, barn & land are all Grade 11 listed, from the Elizabethan era, it is a privilege to live here.
At night there are uninterrupted skies with star constellations, in the day you can watch the wildlife, the woodpeckers which come back year after year or the many birds enjoying the rural landscape. You can walk straight from the door up onto the moor or you can simply head for the hot tub & watch the night skies unfold. Real escapism...no-one would know you were there!
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