The Stables at Rocking Stone Farm

Birchover, Derbyshire
Self-catering
+44 (0)1629 650356
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Per night
£99 - £145
Per week
£699 - £871

1 bed

Bedroom

1 bedroom

Sleeps

Sleeps 2

A grand spot with superb Peak District views for this secluded, immaculate conversion of a handsome stable block - spacious and light

Per night
£99 - £145
Per week
£699 - £871

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£99 - £145 per night

£699 - £871 per week

The Experience

An open-plan layout and high, beamed ceilings give a roomy feel to this romantic bolthole. It’s cosy in winter with the wood-burner blazing merrily, top-notch designer lighting, underfloor heating and sink-into sofa – just the ticket for staying in and watching the weather through the large windows. On balmy days you’ll be out on one of two patio areas, chasing the sun, having al fresco lunches and suppers, enjoying views across the adjacent fields and out into the countryside beyond.

The bedroom has a well-dressed bed, plump feather and down pillows and duvet and a large window opposite – sitting up in bed with a morning cup of tea will warm the cockles of your heart. The shower room has a capacious rain shower and you’re left big fluffy towels.

Cooks will be happy in the hand-painted wooden kitchen, well equipped with all you need and with plenty of basics. Kind Rachael leaves you home-baked chocolate brownies as a welcome.

The Stables at Rocking Stone Farm - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Heading here for a romantic break with the one you love – not many couples could fail to feel inspired and refreshed in such a landscape
  • The freshest air will make walking and cycling a joy, straight from the front door
  • Eschewing the car and walking into Birchover for a pint at one of the pubs – if you want to come by bus, Gerry is happy to collect you from the village bus stop
The Stables at Rocking Stone Farm - Gallery

You should know

  • The gravel drive from the village road is winding, take it slowly if you have a low-slung sporty car
  • Bring essentials and a torch if you're arriving late at night – no light pollution here
  • Sorry, no children under six

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Accessibility

  • Step-free guest entrance
  • Guest entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bedroom access
  • Bedroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free bathroom access
  • Bathroom entrance wider than 81cm
  • Step-free shower
  • Shower and toilet grab bars
  • Shower or bath chair
  • Accessible parking space
  • Ceiling or mobile hoist
  • Hearing loop
  • Subtitles available on televisions
  • Guest information in large print or braille

Pricing

Nightly price
from £99
Weekly price
from £699
1 Cottage for 2
From £991 bed1 bedroom

Information

Booking information

Check in
3.30pm
Check out
11am
Other details
Minimum stay: 2 nights, 3 nights in high season.
Closed
Never.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Owner has pets
Animals living on the property

Reviews

A wonderful retreat in the perfect location, with the most perfect hosts. A beautiful space, elegantly decorated with a sense of luxury and cosiness – not pretentious, just simple down-to-earth quality. Not to mention the views (oh, those views)... Fabulous homemade brownies, spectacular walks from the door, plenty of things to do locally and a warm welcome. The ideal place to recharge.
Inspected Janine Sawday's Inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

Walkers will be in heaven. It's less than ten minutes to The Red Lion in the village, which has a micro-brewery, an excellent Sardinian chef and a blue cheese making business. An hour's walk will take you to The Flying Childers in Stanton in Peak, a great traditional pub. The active can wild swim, Go Ape, clay pigeon shoot, ride a horse or go climbing. Youlgreave is a short drive, and there are three National Trust properties within 50 mins.

Local points of interest from Rachael & Gerry O'Rourke

  • Walk from the cottage to the pretty village of Youlgreave via the Limestone Way and Robin Hood's Stride rock tor, stone circle and hermit's cave. Take a dip in the river Bradford before grabbing lunch in one of the pubs or Fountain Bakery and café.
  • Spend the day exploring Chatsworth House (15-min drive) - Pemberley in Pride and Prejudice - with its incredible art collections and extensive gardens Get lost in the maze then have a picnic by the cascade. Stock up at the farm shop afterwards!
  • Hire bikes and go cycling along the Tissington Trail - stop for refreshments at Herbert's Fine English Tea Rooms by the beautiful Tissington Hall, or hire bikes at Hassop Station and ride along the Monsal Trail to the stunning Monsal Head Viaduct.
  • Explore 900-year-old Haddon Hall (5-min drive), 'the most perfect house to survive from the Middle Ages' according to Simon Jenkins. Owned by one family for the duration of its existence and one of the most important historic houses in England!
  • Gorgeous Buxton Opera House is an absolute gem offering a very varied selection of entertainment and an International Opera, Jazz and Literature festival, in the spa town of Buxton built by the Duke of Devonshire to rival Bath.
  • Walk to The Flying Childers pub in Stanton in the Peak (voted in the top 50 traditional pubs by the Financial Times) across Stanton Moor, past the Nine Ladies Druid Stone Circle.

Introducing

Rachael & Gerry O'Rourke

Rachael and Gerry will greet you on arrival and are experts at gauging how much attention you want or need. They restored the main house (where Rachael grew up) and the stables using local materials and craftsmen, use eco-friendly cleaning products and line dry the linen as well as recycling rubbish. They're friendly and charming and love hosting guests.