Guests say
White Heather Barn in Alfreton is highly praised for its immaculate condition, comfortable furnishings, and exceptional host. Guests enjoy the peaceful location, hot tub, and thoughtful touches like homemade cake and wine. It's an ideal spot for both relaxing and exploring Derbyshire, with many recommending a return visit.
Reviewers consistently mention the spotless and immaculate condition of the property, indicating top marks for cleanliness.
The property's location is celebrated for its tranquility and proximity to lovely walks and local attractions. It loses a few points as not all guests may seek a rural setting.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property peaceful, contributing to a high comfort level.
The barn is well-equipped with a hot tub and ensuite bathrooms, though one mention of the hot tub needing shade slightly impacts the score.
The host's thoughtfulness is frequently highlighted, with special mentions of welcome gifts. However, it's important to note that such personal touches, while common, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Hidden down a quiet lane is White Heather Barn, overlooking fields as far as the eye can see. The beautiful holiday home has recently been converted from a barn into wonderful accommodation for four people..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Biomass central heating (underfloor on ground floor), electricity, air conditioning, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Highchair and stairgate. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Rear garden with patio and garden furniture. Hot tub for 6 (private). Bike store. 1 pet welcome, £35, payable on arrival. Electric car charging point, at cost. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a step to the garden.. Carefully restored with painstaking attention to detail, this wonderful cottage offers guests two first floor bedrooms, both with en-suite facilities with rainfall showers, so no queuing for the bathroom here! The ground floor boasts an open plan kitchen/dining room, and a cosy living room to relax in beside the crackling wood burner after a busy day exploring.
From the kitchen/dining room, open the door out to a private, pretty courtyard with seating and your very own private hot tub to enjoy, a perfect place for family and friends alike to spend quality time together. Breathe in the clean fresh air from the mechanical ventilation and heating system.
White Heather Barn has lovely views of the surrounding countryside from the front of the property and benefits from lots of lovely walks straight from the front doorstep. It makes a fine base for touring the Peak District – lying in an area offering a wealth of attractions for visitors. For those with a penchant for shopping, the Amber Valley Individual Factory Shops Trail is a must and includes a retail outlet, Denby Potteries and Royal Crown Derby. There are farmers’ and regular weekly markets in many of the nearby towns including Bakewell and Ashbourne. Alton Towers, Britain’s premier theme park, is close by. Younger children will also enjoy Gulliver’s Kingdom at nearby Matlock. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy the excellent facilities at Carsington Water, whilst Shipley Country Park has miles of meandering footpaths and bridleways. At the Midland Railway Centre, transport enthusiasts can take in the nostalgia of the age of steam and travel through countryside for 7 miles. Meanwhile the National Tramway Museum at Crich offers a family day out in a relaxing atmosphere of a bygone era, and the Midland Railway Centre is within walking distance.
Stately homes gracing the area include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall (a fine medieval manor house) and Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall (a fine example of the architecture of Robert Adam). All in all a fantastic base to explore this wonderful area.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging at charging points only.
EPC Rating = B
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Nottingham Contemporary
Reviews (35)
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Sue Dale
Just home from a girls weekend… this place is amazing every little thing had been thought off, beds were so comfy and an extra special touch of a bottle of fizz and a homemade Victoria sponge waiting for us.. not to mention ice in the freezer…We will definitely be back **
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Sue Lancaster
Beautiful cottage - furnished and equipped to a very high standard. Everything you could possibly need - extremely clean and well cared for. Our warm welcome from Heather included a homemade cake and bottle of wine. The lovely hot tub was a bonus. We were very sad to leave !
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Emma Blane
Cottage had everything we needed including recommendations for local pubs and takeaways. Heather showed us how everything worked and had made us chocolate muffins to welcome us as well as supplying a bottle of wine and a pint of milk.Thanks for a lovely weekend.