You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly
Ridgehead Farm Cottages were created in 2008 by converting a 200 year old historic barn into 2 luxury cottages, Snipe and Curlew, they are both rated at the top end of 4 star by the tourist board. Set at 1500ft on a 80 acre equine farm within a site of Special Scientific Interest, they offer stunning views and year round peace and tranquillity yet are conveniently located for local amenities and exploring the Peak District. Each cottage has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4 so are perfect for families or couples, the 2 cottages can be booked together (10% discount) to sleep 8. With underfloor heating downstairs and in all bathrooms they provide a warm, cosy retreat at the end of the day. EV charger now available for use of guests, has type 2 cable fitting most modern electric vehicles. Charging costs at domestic rates.
Property manager
Jo Bednall
Languages
English
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Parking on site
Kitchen
Coffee/tea maker
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Paper towels
Refrigerator
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
2 bathrooms
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shower
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 25 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
Things to do
Bicycle parking
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Spelunking nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
First aid kit
Fire extinguisher
Deadbolt lock
General
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Bicycle parking
Double-glazed windows
Electric car charging station
Garden
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You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
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
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
About the area
Longnor, Buxton
What's nearby
Pavilion Gardens - 12 min drive - 12.1 km
Buxton Opera House - 12 min drive - 12.3 km
The Crescent - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
Devonshire Dome - 13 min drive - 12.8 km
Goyt Valley - 13 min drive - 13.1 km
Getting around
Buxton Station - 20 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 53 min drive
Restaurants
The Parks Inn - 10 min drive
The Roaches - 7 min drive
Three Horseshoes Inn - 5 min drive
The Lazy Trout - 8 min drive
The Priory - 8 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.
What time is check-in at Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Historic Barn With Breathtaking Views Over Derbys/Staffs Border. Pet Friendly located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 9 miles (15 km) of Peak District National Park, Foxlowe Arts Centre and St Edward's Church. Brindley Mill and All Saints Church are also within 9 miles (15 km).
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Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
9.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Clare
26 Nov 2023
Fantastic hosts and we will definitely be staying again.
Nice warm , cosy cottage with breathtaking views.
Clare
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
10/10 Excellent
Marion W.
28 July 2023
Our short break
Perfect location beautiful scenery excellent host
Marion W.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Mark
4 Dec 2023
This may be an old barn but it has been beautifully renovated and is a spacious, comfortable and cosy place to stay while in the Peak District. It is in a stunning location and Jo made us feel very welcome and was very helpful throughout our stay.
Mark
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ramanathan N.
13 Apr 2024
A comfortable bolt hole
The location is close to many white peak walks. The accommodation is very comfortable with a well stocked kitchen and two bathrooms with powerful showers. Jo, the owner welcomed on arrival and was incredibly helpful when we needed her advice. Will certainly look to visit again
Ramanathan N.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
10/10 Excellent
Matthew N.
14 Sept 2023
Excellent stay
We loved our stay here. The view was great with relaxing surroundings. Loved seeing the horses, sheep and chickens. Jo was a great host. Thank you from us and Pumpkin!
Matthew N.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
Matthew W.
1 Nov 2023
Amazing Cottage - Home from Home
Beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. Just like home from home.
Host was very welcoming and very helpful.
Couldn’t fault the place, everything you needed for a perfect stay.
A great central location to travel to areas around.
We will definitely be back as we still have so much to see around the area.
Matthew W.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
10/10 Excellent
Kimberley M.
5 Jan 2023
Fabulous location, superb accommodation
We had such a relaxing time at Snipe and will definitely be going again. Jo and family made us feel very welcome! A great place to explore the local area with plenty to do and lots of walks. The accommodation was lovely and had everything we needed.
Kimberley M.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Cheryl B.
17 Feb 2023
A lovely, cosy cottage stay.
A really lovely cottage with outstanding views and super cosy underfloor heating! Really well equipped and spacious for a family. Bonus being the wonderful tap water (same source as the famed Buxton water)..delicious! Very welcoming, friendly and helpful hosts. Will definitely return!
Cheryl B.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
10/10 Excellent
Laura T.
21 Apr 2023
A great week
A lovely place to stay - the cottage was well equipped, in a peaceful setting, very cosy during the cold weather and also close to everywhere we wanted to visit. Thank you.
Laura T.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023
10/10 Excellent
colin c.
13 Mar 2023
We were looking for a remote location and this was perfect overlooking the moors
Wonderful views of the moors and very quiet. Accommodation was very neat and tidy and well equipped from the kitchen, utilities, local information, games, DVDs, books, puzzles etc. nice welcome touch of wine, cookies and milk. Joanne was very friendly and provided pre arrival contact information and directions and greeted us on arrival. Joanne and Clive were very helpful getting us out on departure due to the heavy snow (gritting and clearing the drive so we could drive out before the really heavy snow arrived!) We would have been happy to be snowed in but had to make our flight out of England.
colin c.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
10/10 Excellent
Carolyn H.
20 Feb 2024
Perfect Break
Had the most amazing 2 nights at Snipe Cottage, Jo was there the moment we arrived to show us around.
Location was perfect, tucked away on a country lane with spectacular views. Cottage had everything you could need, games, books, everything for cooking a family meal, dishwasher and a washer dryer which came in really handy after muddy walks, there is a clothes airer and the underfloor heating certainly helped in drying boots off in the boot room!
Jo herself was such a lovely host, she gave lots of time to my daughter who is horse obsessed, telling her about each of the horses on the livery and allowing her to feed a carrot or two! She also recommended the most amazing pet friendly pub which is no more than 10 minutes away, The Lazy Trout is a must visit, food was beautiful and they even had a pup menu!
The cottage was central for lots of exploring, Bakewell is a nice town to walk around and Chee Dale Stepping Stones is a fantastic walk, however at the moment the riverbanks are deep mud for at least 2 miles of the walk, therefore only go if you have the right footwear...and maybe a change of clothes in the car, lots of people had fallen into the mud!
Will definitely be back as this flying visit was not enough time in the most beautiful of places! Thank you again Jo!
Carolyn H.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sorrell M.
7 Nov 2024
Peaceful location
Beautiful cottage and location was both peaceful and ideal for the amazing walks. Cottage was very well equipped with everything you need
Sorrell M.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sarah F.
6 Nov 2024
Beautiful place, very friendly and helpful owners. Set in a very beautiful part of England
We arrived at about 4 o’clock but there was a lot of fog, Jo welcomed us in, a really nice house and it was lovely and warm in the house when we arrived, the next morning the fog started to disappear to reveal a beautiful last scape
Sarah F.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jill H.
25 Oct 2024
Cosy cottage in a great location
We stayed in Snipe Cottage which was lovely…a home from home with everything you need! It’s warm and comfortable and in a beautiful location…lovely being on the farm with friendly sheep and seeing the horses was great too. Would definitely book to stay again. Thank you!
Jill H.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2024
8/10 Good
Darren G.
11 Oct 2024
Cottage in the mist
Lovely cottage in the hills with good access to nice walks and quaint towns
Darren G.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
anwen C.
6 Oct 2024
Excellent location
Snipe Cottage is warm, comfortable and has an outside area where a dog can happily enjoy a game of catch-that-stick. The views are impressive and the location gives easy access to Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock and other smaller places. Great eateries nearby!
anwen C.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024
10/10 Excellent
Richard E.
4 Sept 2024
We loved it!
Had a lovely holiday, cottage was great, views were great, and our host Jo was great. Was a great location for all the day trips and lovely to come back to. We all had a really happy stay!
Richard E.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Sue P.
9 Aug 2024
Lovely little place
Everything you would need for a short (or Long) getaway. Very welcoming hosts- nothing too much trouble. An incredible escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life. Highly recommended.
Sue P.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Jan E.
5 Aug 2024
Excellent stay
Brilliant property for us both to stay and as a base. Jo was very helpful and welcoming
Jan E.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
8/10 Good
Joel H.
21 July 2024
One week Holiday in Snipe cottage
We were four adults (parents and 2 adult daughters) staying in Snipe Cottage in early July 2024.
Nice and clean house, we enjoyed stunning views from the cottage and loved seeing horses, sheep, and chickens around.
However, the double and the single sofa in the living room were a bit tight for 4 adults to sit comfortably, and a coat hanger by the entrance would have been useful.
Overall had a lovely time.
Joel H.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Lisa W.
14 June 2024
Fabulous
Lovely friendly host. Amazing views from the property. The cottage was clean and had everything you need. Ideally located for discovering the area
Lisa W.
Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Peter J.
13 June 2024
Lovely stay
We had a fantastic time staying in Snipe Cottage. The cottage had pretty much everything we needed, and was cozy and comfortable. Joanne was very friendly and helpful. The farm is located in a fabulous spot, and our kids loved the friendly sheep. We'll definitely be coming back.
Peter J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Susan C.
26 Dec 2022
Picturesque
Warm and cosy, lovely gift pack of milk, wine and cookies, everything you need in kitchen, hosts were lovely and greeted us on arrival. Dog freindly. Close to Buxton, will definately visit again, thank you for a lovely stay x
Susan C.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Susan H.
21 Dec 2022
Beautiful
A lovely cosy accommodation in a beautiful location We very much hope to return
Susan H.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
carol b., england
2 Dec 2022
Very Homely cottage,
We arrived in very thick fog, so the glorious views were not visible. The owner came out and welcomed us into the cottage. Nice sized lounge/ dining room. Nice kitchen, i found the oven / grill too low for me as i have back problems & have an eye line at home. Bathrooms gorgeous! Double bedroom of a nice size, beautiful brass bed looked antique with a topper which was fairly soft but for a few days comfy got a good sleep in it. This trip was a birthday surprise for my hubby and he thoroughly enjoyed it and got a nice stress free rest. WE TRIED TO GET A FISH & CHIPS TEA THE FIRST NIGHT FROM LONGNOR, TO OUR SHOCK IT WAS CLOSED AT 1915. After a scary car journey into Buxton on roads which were windy in very dense fog. we got our fish & chips from a Chinese takeaway which were eatable. The cottage is on an Equine farm , the horses are gorgeous, there are chickens and sheep, Jack & Jill are very friendly Jill is a black sheep. We personally will go again net time will be at a time of year that we can see the views and possibly try out the 2nd cottage.