The Old Forge

Sleeps 5

2 Bedrooms

2 Bathrooms

A stylish barn conversion with free-standing bath to soak in after walks around the surrounding countryside. With the Peak District on your doorstep you won't run out of places to discover.

The Old Forge provides luxurious living accommodation in a quiet village location near the Peak District. This beautifully restored property is perfect for a small family or group looking to explore the local countryside. With wood panelled flooring and open-plan living throughout, the cottage feels spacious, bright and airy. The living room and kitchen are equipped with all the mod cons including a 3D TV and coffee machine. The cottage also has some great features including a romantic super-king sized bed and a luxurious bath to soak in after a day out walking. Just outside Ashbourne and only a 20 minute drive from the Peak District, this cottage is an idyllic retreat to explore the Peaks and Dales of Derbyshire.

Why we love this

Idyllic rural location, perfect for nature lovers and hikers
Great local pubs and country walks nearby
Free-standing bath to soak in after a day exploring the countryside

Key Features

Enclosed garden

Garden

Ground floor bedroom

Parking

Pub within walking distance

Ground floor shower room

BBQ - charcoal

Children welcome

Flame effect burner

Free-standing bath

Outdoor dining

Family friendly

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The Old Forge is a modern barn conversion with everything you need for your retreat to the country. The barn has been lovingly refurbished to provide a quaint retreat for you to get away from it all. The spacious open plan living area leads to a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and free-standing fridge freezer. The ground floor has a cosy twin room with an en-suite shower room which is perfect for small children. Upstairs the beamed master bedroom is spacious with plenty of room to fit the king-sized double bed and has a free-standing bath. Outside there’s space to sit out and admire the views of the local countryside or for some al fresco dining.

The Old Forge is accessed via a private driveway and guests will be greeted by the owners upon arrival. If you are arriving late keys can be left in the lockbox for you to access the property.

The Old Forge is part of a beautifully converted set of farmhouses in the Derbyshire countryside. The owners provide you with fresh eggs and milk from their local farm and there are plenty of sheep in the nearby fields. The farm is partially powered by solar panels reducing the carbon footprint of the property.

We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.

Check-in: After 16.00
Check-out: by 10.00

Deposit: Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees.

Accidental Damage Deposit: To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive this requirement.

Strictly no smoking on all the premises or grounds
Please keep noise to a minimum
Sorry no pets allowed

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Location

The neighbourhood

The Old Forge is located in a pretty village not far from the market town of Ashbourne. Within a short walk is the Red Lion pub where you can get excellent pies and local ales. Further afield the Saracens Head in Shirley comes highly recommended for its food and the Church Lane Deli which is 1.5 miles away provides delicious home cooked food and local produce. Ashbourne itself has everything you’d expect from a traditional market town including cobbled streets and numerous shops and restaurants.

Within a 10 minute drive you’re in the Peak District with plenty of fantastic walks and sights to explore including the picturesque valley at Dovedale as well as Thor’s Cave in the Manifold Valley. If you’re a water sports enthusiast, make a trip to nearby Carsington Water where you can go sailing, windsurfing, kayaking, cycling and fly fishing. For thrill-seekers Alton Towers is also within a short drive making this the perfect base for an adventure filled escape.

For those looking to plan day trips please contact our Guest Services team who would be happy to provide you with recommendations.

Getting around

We recommend travelling by car so that you can easily explore the local area. There is private off-street parking for four cars at the property. The property is readily accessible from the M6 and M1 and there are a number of routes in each direction to get you into the heart of the Peak District.