The Old Hen Shed, Buxton

ID: S811122

  • Bedrooms 2
  • ・ Sleeps 4
  • ・ Pets No

Guests say

The Old Hen Shed in Buxton receives high praise for its immaculate cleanliness, stylish décor, and peaceful village setting. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable en suite bedrooms, and proximity to local attractions and a welcoming pub. The cottage is described as cosy, warm, and beautifully maintained, with thoughtful touches throughout. While some mention minor issues such as occasional traffic noise, limited hot water, and sparse seating, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing Derbyshire getaway.

Cleanliness is consistently highlighted, with multiple guests describing the property as very clean, tidy, and excellently maintained.

The location is praised for its peaceful village atmosphere, proximity to Buxton, Bakewell, and local walks, as well as the convenience of a nearby pub. Some mention minor traffic noise, but this does not detract significantly from the overall positive impression.

Guests find the cottage cosy, warm, and comfortable, especially appreciating the en suite bedrooms and underfloor heating. A few note that the sitting room seating could be more comfortable and that hot water supply may be limited for larger groups.

The cottage is described as well-equipped, with quality furnishings, a coffee machine, garden, and thoughtful amenities. Some guests would have preferred a more generous welcome pack and more comfortable seating, but overall facilities are highly rated.

Several guests mention thoughtful touches such as a welcome pack with local treats and a helpful host who provided toiletries when needed. However, it should be noted that such gifts or extras are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Set within the peaceful countryside of the Peak District, The Old Hen Shed offers a beautiful home away from home with ample space for big celebrations and plenty of cosy corners for a romantic break away. With the array of walking and cycling routes from the doorstep, you can easily explore the beautiful surrounding countryside too.

Once part of the village farm, this beautiful barn conversion has been lovingly renovated to include all of the home comforts you would expect, whilst retaining its rural countryside heritage and charm. The stylish interiors have been seamlessly blended with the exposed beams and bespoke items sourced from the local carpenter.

The Old Hen Shed welcomes you into the beautiful open-plan kitchen and dining area. The well-equipped kitchen is a spacious and homely area, equipped for even the keenest of chefs, and is the perfect place to cook up your favourite meal or spend an afternoon baking with the little ones. The kitchen boasts a Nespresso coffee machine too, so you can sit and enjoy a morning coffee in solitude, whilst the house awakens around you. The dining area is a bright and airy space, with ample space for big celebrations or intimate dinners together. Stone steps lead down into the cosy sitting room, that offers a sumptuous velvet sofa and a cosy electric wood burning stove, so you can curl up together in front of the Smart television and watch your favourite movie, or relax and read a book. The large french doors lead out to the rear garden and offer uninterrupted views of the Peak District countryside. There is also a utility room and cloakroom downstairs too.

Upstairs are two well-appointed and stylish bedrooms, both of which enjoy an en-suite bath or shower room. The principle bedroom offers a king-size bed and en-suite bathroom; whilst the second bedroom has a zip and link king-size bed that can be configured as twin singles if required, along with an en-suite shower room; making The Old Hen Shed the perfect place for a couples retreat, or a well-needed family holiday.

Heading outside, the south-facing front patio area has ample garden furniture, perfect for alfresco dining or enjoying an evening tipple whilst admiring the beautiful views. To the rear of The Old Hen Shed is the lawned garden area, fully-enclosed and the perfect place for the children to explore and play, whilst the grown-ups relax on the comfortable garden furniture or fire up the barbecue. Guests of The Old Hen Shed have access to private off-road parking for up to two cars and there is also a secure bicycle storage area for those wanting to make the most of the local cycling routes.

Located in the quaint village of Taddington in the Peak District National Park, the wonders of Derbyshire are on your doorstep. Take advantage of the bus routes to local towns such as Bakewell and Buxton with an abundance of boutique shops and pretty cafes, or step out of the front doors of Beech Farm Barns and head on an adventure via one of the many walking and cycling routes. The local village pub, the Queen's Arms is only a short walk away too and serves delicious food and local ales.

Additional Information:

Sorry, no pets.

Children and infants welcome. Please provide your own infant equipment.

Please take care when ascending and descending the stone steps to and from the sitting room.

The bedding is non-feather.

The front of the property and parking area is shared with the adjoining property, Swallow Nest.

The bicycle store is shared with adjoining property, Swallows Nest.

There is a garage to the side of the property, and the owners may need access to this from time to time.

The Old Hen Shed is available to book with Swallows Nest to accommodate up to 10 guests, see Beech Farm Barns for more information and availability.

Nearby points of interest

  • Ladybower Reservoir
  • Thor's Cave
  • Lumsdale Valley
  • Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
  • Dovedale

Reviews (17)

  • Confirmed Guest

    Beautiful cottage in a great location. Very close to Buxton and Chatsworth. The rooms were clean and comfortable, kitchen well equipped with everything we needed. Two en-suite rooms were perfect for two couples, and it was lovely and warm. My only complaint is that there wasn't enough hot water for 4 morning showers. Hope to be back!

  • Confirmed Guest

    Good clean well designed accomodation in a quiet location.

  • Confirmed Guest

    This was a very well appointed and stylish property; we found everything that we needed - and it all worked! There was a generous selection of items on our arrival - a bottle of Prosecco, bread, biscuits, a Bakewell pudding, chutney, some lovely cheese, milk, tea, coffee capsules - and more! The cottage was in a lovely quiet location but only a few minutes walk from the Queen's Arms which we used three times for dinner! Taddington is a peaceful village convenient for Buxton, Bakewell and many walks within a short distance. We are certainly considering a return visit.

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