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Swallows Barn, Cressbrook

Swallows Barn is a detached cottage, next to a working farm, in open countryside, in Litton Slack near Cressbrook village in Derbyshire. The cottage sleeps two people in a first floor king-size double bedroom. There is also a shower room on the first floor with shower, basin and WC, as well as a ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. The living accommodation comprises a kitchen, dining room and a sitting room with woodburning stove and access to the outdoor patio area with furniture. There is also off road parking for two cars. With wonderful countryside views to enioy and lovely Peak District towns and villages to explore nearby, Swallows Barn makes a great base for a holiday in the country.

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Accommodation Details

One king-size double bedroom. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Dining room. Sitting room with woodburning stove.

Cressbrook 1.3 miles. This detached cottage is in a lovely, secluded location next to a working farm, in open countryside, in the hamlet of Litton Slack, near Cressbrook, Derbyshire. Beautiful throughout, providing welcoming holiday accommodation, this Cressbrook cottage is just perfect for couples wishing to enjoy the delights of the Peak District. In this Peak District cottage you have a king-size double bedroom and there is also a main shower room on the first floor. A well-equipped kitchen with dining area is on the ground floor, while the warming woodburning stove in the sitting room is a lovely spot to relax by on those chillier evenings. Outside this Peak District cottage is a sunny patio area with furniture, perfect for taking in the surrounding countryside views while you enjoy a drink or two and discuss the highlights of a day spent exploring! The nearby village of Cressbrook follows the River Wye through some lovely gorges and backs on to the Monsal Trail. The area is now a National Nature Reserve with some species of rare flowers to be found off the beaten track. Close to your Derbyshire holiday home is the little village of Litton with an excellent pub serving food and a village store, while a little further afield is Tideswell, home to the "Cathedral of the Peak" and some wonderful little shops including a butcher, baker and pharmacy, cafe and a great restaurant. Other gems to discover from this cottage near Cressbrook are Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the two market towns of Buxton and Bakewell, with a good selection of shops and excellent restaurants. All in all, a wonderful Peak District cottage to enjoy at any time of the year.

Cressbrook is a village on the River Wye, home to a mill built in the 18th century by Richard Arkwright. A footpath upstream of Cressbrook Mill leads to Water-cum-Jolly, a river gorge with limestone cliffs ideal for walking and rock climbing. Cressbrook is on the Monsal Cycle Trail and there is also a good pub in the nearby village of Litton, which serves food. Tideswell, Bakewell and the Spa town of Buxton are all within easy reach.

Amenities & Facilities

Oil central heating with woodburning stove in sitting room. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books and DVDs. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking. Patio area to front of cottage with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 1.5 miles. Please note: no phone reception at property due to location but can get signal by parking space.

Location Details

Cressbrook is a village on the River Wye, home to a mill built in the 18th century by Richard Arkwright. A footpath upstream of Cressbrook Mill leads to Water-cum-Jolly, a river gorge with limestone cliffs ideal for walking and rock climbing. Cressbrook is on the Monsal Cycle Trail and there is also a good pub in the nearby village of Litton, which serves food. Tideswell, Bakewell and the Spa town of Buxton are all within easy reach.

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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7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Cressbrook is detailed below.

Thu 30th Sky is clear 5°C -3°C 16mph 0.0mm 1,021mb
Fri 31st Rain and snow 5°C 1°C 17mph 4.4mm 1,024mb
Sat 1st Broken clouds 5°C 0°C 16mph 0.0mm 1,027mb
Sun 2nd Few clouds 5°C 1°C 16mph 0.0mm 1,018mb
Mon 3rd Broken clouds 7°C 1°C 17mph 0.0mm 1,022mb
Tue 4th Overcast clouds 7°C 4°C 20mph 0.0mm 1,021mb
Wed 5th Light rain 5°C 2°C 15mph 0.8mm 1,035mb

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