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Little Barn in Shirland

Little Barn offers walking, cycling and fishing right from the doorstep and is ideal for exploring Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. .

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All on the ground floor. Open plan living space: With wooden floor. Living area: With Freeview TV. Dining area. Kitchen area: With electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer and washing machine. Bedroom: With double bed. Wet room: With shower, toilet and heated towel rail.. Electric underfloor heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Patio with garden furniture. 1 dog welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (working farm). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. . Little Barn is a light, bright, stunning detached barn situated on an equestrian centre, with sheep, hens and a very friendly dog. The barn is next to a golf course, overlooking rural countryside and with the owner living on-site. This property offers open plan living at its very best. A spacious living/kitchen/dining area has been furnished with a quirky, eclectic range of items, which will be adored by everyone who stays there. Little Barn has been designed for people who want to get away from it all regardless of the time of year to enjoy the beauty and tranquillity offered by this idyllic location. Relax on the patio and enjoy the views over the hills to the famous Crich Stand war memorial. The cottage offers walking and cycling right from the doorstep, and within a 5-minute drive there are trials for walking, cycling and horse riding, and within 15 minutes is the Crich Tramway Museum. Little Barn is located next to the villages of Higham and Wessington where you will find country pubs serving food and real ale. Close by is Hardwick Hall, built in the 1590s by ’Bess of Hardwick’, the second most powerful woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I. The Hall, and even its original tapestries and textiles, have survived unaltered for four centuries, and it is now open to the public by the National Trust. Near the estate’s original water mill, still in operation and open to visitors, is the Hardwick Inn, also built in the 16th century, probably by the masons who built the hall. A little further away are the delights of the Peak District, including Chatsworth House, a 30-minute drive, and the town of Matlock is just a 15-minute drive, with the amazing Heights of Abraham at nearby Matlock Bath, as well as some stunning countryside. For a nostalgic journey back in time through the Derbyshire countryside take a trip on one of Peak Rails steam engines, or visit Cromford Canal and take a trip into the past on an historic narrow boat. The towns of Chesterfield and Derby are just a 20-minute drive away, and nearby Nottinghamshire is also just 20-minutes away, here you can visit Nottingham’s castle or Sherwood Forest to go on a Robin Hood hunt! Close by is Teversal, a small village in Nottinghamshire which is surrounded by the Teversal Trail Visitors Centre, offering great access to the Teversal and Pleasley Trails network, perfect for enjoying a variety of walks and cycle routes. Visit the famous Crooked Spire in Chesterfield, Gulliver’s Kingdom in Matlock or for thrill seekers, Alton Towers theme park. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile. Free WiFi

7-Day Forecast

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

Thu 21st Broken clouds 2°C -2°C 13mph 0.0mm 1,000mb
Fri 22nd Light snow 4°C 0°C 15mph 0.4mm 1,006mb
Sat 23rd Rain and snow 13°C 0°C 27mph 19.3mm 999mb
Sun 24th Moderate rain 14°C 8°C 29mph 12.3mm 991mb
Mon 25th Light rain 8°C 6°C 23mph 0.8mm 998mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 10°C 5°C 22mph 8.2mm 1,006mb
Wed 27th Light rain 11°C 6°C 28mph 3.5mm 997mb

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