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Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn

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A two-story brick house with a large front lawn.
A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a kitchen in the background, and a grey sofa in the foreground.
A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden headboard with intricate carvings, a tall, ornate lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.
A staircase with wooden railings, a white console table with a lamp and certificate, and a framed picture on the wall.
A cozy living room with a sofa, a wooden coffee table, a red leather armchair, and a side table with a lamp.

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
This vacation home offers space for 6 guests with 3 bedrooms. It features access to nearby golf facilities. The location in a rural village provides opportunities to explore attractions like Saint Oswald's Church and Ilam Park.

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
3 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Onsite parking available
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Garden
  • Non-smoking

Explore the area

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Ashbourne, England
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Saint Oswald's Church
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Ashbourne Leisure Centre
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪59 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Double room

1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

Double room en suite

1 Double Bed

Twin upstairs

1 Single Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn

Swallow Cottage has been created through the tasteful conversion of one of the outbuildings at Dove Mount Farm, right on the edge of the peak district, which offers quality, compact, comfortable accommodation, adjacent to a country lane. The cottage is beamed and has superb views across Dovedale from the first floor. It is situated on the outskirts of the village of Thorpe in 25 acres of organic farmland on the edge of the Peak Park, only 150 metres from the Tissington Trail and a myriad of bridleways and footpaths. Ashbourne is 2 miles away and Carsington Water with its nature trail is 4 miles away. Buxton, Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House and Alton Towers are all within 16 miles. Golf nearby. Shop 2 miles, PO ¾ mile, pub 1 mile.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property Registration Number 892939460
Property # 10321599
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

About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this holiday home is in a rural area. Ashbourne Golf Club and Wild Park Derbyshire are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peak District National Park and Dovedale National Nature Reserve. Alton Towers and Ashbourne Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
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Ashbourne, England

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Saint Oswald's Church - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Ashbourne Leisure Centre - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Tissington Hall - 10 min drive - 7.2 km
  • Ilam Park - 11 min drive - 5.3 km

Getting around

  • Derby Station - 28 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪House Of Beer Ashbourne - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Prestons Speciality Coffee + Bar - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Benny's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Market Place Fish & Chips - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Birds - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Peak District National Park, Ashbourne Leisure Centre and Saint Oswald's Church. Ilam Park and Dovedale National Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 41 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 41 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 41 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 41 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 41 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect accommodation

A lovely cottage in a lovely area, perfectly located for Alton towers.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing and beautifuñ

Had a great time walking from the house to Tissington. Great location near Dovedale. Property was as advertised, clean and relaxing.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay in peaceful country property

Spent a great week in this property which was very clean and well equipped with everything we needed. Jackie was very helpful and replied quickly to messages. Would definitely stay here again as the location is so peaceful and there is lots left for us to see and do in the surrounding area.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2021
Thank you Claire for your lovely review. It was a pleasure having you to stay, I look forward to your return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing Trip

In short, beautiful friendly host, beautiful town, beautifull people. Enjoyed tge stay very much. I would like to say a big thank you on behalf of my friends as well. They said everything was fabulous.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
We had a lovely stay at swallow cottage. We're a family of 2 adults and 3 children and used the cottage as a base for our trip to Alton towers. The property was about 15 minutes drive to the theme park. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. There is a lovely garden area also. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in fantastic location

We had a wonderful week staying in the cottage. The location is perfect - Thorpe Cloud and Dove Dale, Ilam and Thor’s Cave/Manifold valley were highlights. The Bentley Brook Inn across the valley is worth a visit and a nice walk across the fields and Tissington Trail. The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed, and Jackie made us extremely welcome. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Aug, 2021
Thankyou Georgia for your lovely response. I'm so glad you had a great time. Thank you for leaving the cottage clean and tidy.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely barn conversion stay

We had a great short break. The cottage had everything we needed. Jackie was very friendly and gave us some tips on places to go and things to do. We enjoyed a walk in Dovedale, a day at Alton Towers and lots of meals in country pubs nearby. We loved the wine and chocolate to welcome us too. Thank you Judith
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
Thank you for your kind review. Please return for more chocolate and wine! Jackie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just right

The location of this barn is so easy. Very short drive into Asbourne and surrounding villages and towns. But walk out your door and the Tissington Trail is across the field and you are in the middle of beautiful countryside. The barn is clean and had everything we needed for our stay. This was our 2nd visit and we would certainly stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Country Cottage

Great location with beautiful views of the countryside. Fantastic pub just down the street aways. The place is spacious. There are no laundry facilities with this cottage. The beds are slightly uncomfortable, and one of the showers was not working very well.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy

Country side was lovly

If you like upside down living that's a start I found the decor and furniture in need of a tidy up the windows wouldn't stay open so had to be wedged open also the barbecue was all rusty I think this accommodation needs an overhaul oh and dont expect a good internet connection, to sume up would I stay here again I'm sorry to say NO .
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay for a local Wedding

Swallow cottage was perfect for our stay for a wedding at Tissington Hall. Lovely and close to both Tissington and Ashbourne. Jackie was very welcoming and helpful on our arrival and the cottage had everything we required for our two night stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 10 Mar, 2023
Thank you for you lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed being here. I hope you return!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic family house

Excellent place for family holiday and not far from local attractions such as Alton towers and walking places although we did not have time to walk as we spent most of the times in Alton towers. Nice kitchen with all white goods available except waching machine. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms including 1 ensuite. Very nice spacious garden outside with BBQ facility with plenty of chairs and table along with small swing. Landlord is very nice and we had a very warm welcome. The only minor thing is mattresses upstairs are not very comfortable and also struggled to find the place using post code.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideally placed cottage.

Jackie, our host, was very welcoming and helpful. The cottage was comfortable , well equipped and ideally placed for exploring the locality. We much appreciated the wine and chocolate which helped us to relax after an arduous journey in the heat of summer.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great property at an amazing location

At the doorstep to the Peak District, Swallow cottage offers an amazing place for a family visit to the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak district. Our host Jackie was so friendly and accommodating.. She provided useful information and tips on making the most of our visit. Fantastic time at a great place.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Girls activity weekend

Swallow cottage is in a perfect Location to access Carsington Water for water sports, Thorpe Cloud for a spectacular 360 degree view of the Dales and Dovedale for stroll and a paddle. The cottage has a lovely garden for relaxing in and lovely Hosts
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend at Alton Towers

Communication with Jackie prior to our visit was very good, we arrived a little early and there was no problem checking in, the welcome chocolate and wine was a pleasant surprise. The cottage was really well equipped, plenty of hot water, linen and towels. Jackie gave us some great recommendations on the local area. We traveled as a family of 5 with 2 teenagers, as such they were not impressed with the Wi-Fi however for the time we were in the cottage it was sufficient for our needs. A really lovely place to stay and we would have liked to have stayed a little longer to see the surrounding area and not just the theme park. The drive to Alton Towers was only 20 minutes away.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pleasant cottage in a beautiful area

Nice little cottage with a rustic feel in a great position for exploring the Peak District. It sleeps 6 and was fine for our party of 4 adults, a 3 year old and a baby, but the living areas might be a bit cramped for 6 adults. The kitchen and sitting room are on the first floor with the stairs opening directly into the kitchen. The first floor is light and has beautiful views over the surrounding countryside from the windows of the living area and the upstairs bedroom. The other two bedrooms and the bath- and shower- rooms are on the ground floor. The furniture and appliances could perhaps do with being updated (we cooked and ate in most of the time and found the oven particularly frustrating as it took so long to reach the right temperature). However, on the plus side, everything we needed was there and there was plenty of hot water. Outside there is a pleasant grassy area shared with the adjoining cottages, although this is only separated from the lane by a low wall and no gate. There isn't much traffic along the lane but such cars as do use it often came by quite fast. The cottage is within walking distance of the Tissington Trail and is close to Ashbourne and Dovedale and many other scenic spots. The host Jackie is very welcoming and helpful. We had a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely short stay

Lovely couple of days away. Jackie was very helpful. You can Walkington Ashbourne on the trail but it is a good 50 minutes.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for Alton Towers

Lovely little place, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. Lovely host, nice welcoming touch of wine & chocolate. Perfect location for our 2 day trip to Alton Towers.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
thank you for your kind review. I hope you return
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Early May getaway

We had a lovely stay. The cottage is well placed for accessing the dales and Ashbourne is a quaint market town. It was useful to get the advice on the alternative drive as it cut out a particularly nasty corner. We would be happy to stay again
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
thank you for your kind feedback I hope you will return.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a short break

Perfect location which offered all the amenities we required for our stay. Friendly hosts and nice little welcome touch too! Thank you 😊
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May, 2022
thank you for your kind review
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A perfect place located near alton towers

Jackie, the owner was very helpful. A few bits of the property could do with upgrading or updating but this didn’t have a great impact on our 2 night stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Aah, thank you for your feedback, noted! Jackie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brilliant host

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Jackie was very helpful and location was decent with main sites not too far too.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 27 May, 2022
thank you for your feedback. I hope you will return! Jackie
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family Short Break

We were due to stay during October half term when our one year old suddenly fell ill and had to be hospitalized. Jackie was absolutely wonderful, both in communicating with us during what was a stressful time and also in understanding our last minute need to cancel. She also very graciously allowed us to re-book for a different date and we are very much looking forward to staying in February this year.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May, 2022
Thank you Jennifer. I am so glad that everything worked out and it was lovely to meet you, finally. So lovely to meet your little boy and looking so well after what was a very scary time! I do hope you will return at a later date! regards Jackie
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good barn conversion

Good barn conversion in the beautiful Peak district - within walking distance of Tissington Trail and Ashbourne. Comfortable accommodation and warm welcome from hosts. Disappointed with no washing machine and negligible Wi-Fi.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2022
so glad the property was comfortable. Sorry about the washing machine , however the property does say no washing machine.. The down side with the Wifi is down to the area we live in so it can sometimes dip in and out! I hope this did not spoil your break!!

About the host

Hosted by Jackie

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I'm 57 years old and lived in this area all my life. I have a husband and 2 grown up daughters. We have always loved the countryside. I love swimming and enjoy walking, meeting people and water skiing.

Why they chose this property

We bought our house and this cottage was a cow barn. As we don't farm we decided to convert into holiday cottage and keep as much of the property as original as possible. so all the beams are still in place.

What makes this property unique

The area is very quiet and is situated just off the main A515 the property is a walk away from getting onto the Tissington trail.

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