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9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14
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Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds
Bedroom
1 King Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
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Bathroom
Bathroom
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Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Characterful, rural barn conversion.
Characterful, rural barn conversion. Ideally situated within the Peak District National Park, close to the popular village of Hartington. Ideal for family or friends’ gatherings. . Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. Large, lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Portable BBQ. Bike store. Electric Vehicle Charging Point, by prior arrangement. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no stag or hen parties. Holidaymakers, couples and family bookings only.. This spacious former barn has been sympathetically converted. Adjacent to the owners’ own home, which is no longer a working farm. Whitehouse Farm enjoys beautiful views across the Dales. Ideal property for family holidays and celebrations, walking groups and friends coming together to explore all the Peak District National Park has to offer. Hartington Village is within walking distance (1¼ miles) with pubs, cafés, village stores and the famous cheese shop. The local pub at Biggin is a 20-minute walk across the fields. There are an abundance of Peak Park walks from the door, including the stunning Wolfscote, Beresford and Biggin Dales. For families with younger children there is easy access to the cycle trails and short walks across the fields to Hartington Meadows Nature Reserve and Ruby Wood or down the lane to Hartington Mere conservation pond. The attractive market towns of Bakewell and Buxton and Matlock, Matlock Bath and Ashbourne are all within a 20-minute drive of the property. Supermarkets can be found at Buxton, Bakewell, Ashbourne and Matlock. Attractions within a 25-minute drive include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Peak Wildlife Park, Heights of Abraham and Buxton Opera House. There is a bus stop just down the lane where you can catch the Buxton to Ashbourne bus, a scenic route which takes you through pretty Peak District villages such as Tissington, Longnor, Hartington and Warslow. Shops 1¼ miles, pub ¾ mile.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
Living room: Freeview Smart TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Electric Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Range, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Fridge/Freezer, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 2: Kingsize (5ft) Bed, 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 4: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair.. Large, lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Portable BBQ. Bike store. Electric Vehicle Charging Point, by prior arrangement. Private parking for 5 cars. No smoking. Please note: Sorry, no stag or hen parties. Holidaymakers, couples and family bookings only.. This spacious former barn has been sympathetically converted. Adjacent to the owners’ own home, which is no longer a working farm. Whitehouse Farm enjoys beautiful views across the Dales. Ideal property for family holidays and celebrations, walking groups and friends coming together to explore all the Peak District National Park has to offer. Hartington Village is within walking distance (1¼ miles) with pubs, cafés, village stores and the famous cheese shop. The local pub at Biggin is a 20-minute walk across the fields. There are an abundance of Peak Park walks from the door, including the stunning Wolfscote, Beresford and Biggin Dales. For families with younger children there is easy access to the cycle trails and short walks across the fields to Hartington Meadows Nature Reserve and Ruby Wood or down the lane to Hartington Mere conservation pond. The attractive market towns of Bakewell and Buxton and Matlock, Matlock Bath and Ashbourne are all within a 20-minute drive of the property. Supermarkets can be found at Buxton, Bakewell, Ashbourne and Matlock. Attractions within a 25-minute drive include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Peak Wildlife Park, Heights of Abraham and Buxton Opera House. There is a bus stop just down the lane where you can catch the Buxton to Ashbourne bus, a scenic route which takes you through pretty Peak District villages such as Tissington, Longnor, Hartington and Warslow. Shops 1¼ miles, pub ¾ mile.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
No stag, hen or other party bookings allowed.
There are low ceilings, doors and/or beams within the property.
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
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
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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
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Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
We should mention
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including stag and hen parties
About the area
Buxton
Located in Buxton, this cottage is in a rural area. Chatsworth House and Tissington Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Goyt Valley and Bakewell Golf Club. Alton Towers and Glass at the Barn are also worth visiting.

Heathcote, near Hartington
What's nearby
- Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Chatsworth House - 28 min drive - 29.0 km
- Alton Towers - 32 min drive - 32.5 km
- Utilita Arena Sheffield - 55 min drive - 56.7 km
- Meadowhall Shopping Centre - 56 min drive - 57.0 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Fountain View Bakery - 11 min drive
- The Lathkil Hotel - 13 min drive
- The Miners Standard - 10 min drive
- The Farmyard Inn - 11 min drive
- The Bowling Green - 11 min drive
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Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Reviews
Verified
23 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Beverley G.
24 April 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful House!
Beverley G.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Sara Wood
9 January 2026
Superb, well equipped, spacious & clean accommodation which is good value for money.
Sara Wood
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eve
18 September 2020
We all had a great time, owners were helpful and the house was spotless.
Eve
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Penny
12 September 2020
We had a great family holiday in this spacious comfortable barn.
Penny
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Bhumeeka
23 September 2019
booked this barn for my 40th birthday it catered for all 14 of us very comfortable and had everythin
Bhumeeka
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn
23 March 2019
T
Carolyn
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Judy
18 March 2019
A great place but perhaps a little remote for us when faced with the winter like weather.
Judy
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