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Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br>

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Exterior
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Dining
Combined shower/bathtub, towels, soap, toilet paper
Smart TV, books

Reviews

8.2 out of 10

Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFi

Explore the area

Map
Thorpe, ENG
  • Tissington Hall
    7 min drive
  • Ilam Park
    8 min drive
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve
    13 min drive
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    54 min drive

Room options

About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 3-minute drive from Peak District National Park and 5 minutes from Edward and Vintage. .This vacation home is 12.3 mi (19.8 km) from Alton Towers and 2.4 mi (3.8 km) from Saint Oswald's Church.
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What's nearby

  • Tissington Hall - 7 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Ilam Park - 8 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Carsington Water - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 4.4 km
  • Alton Towers - 20 min drive - 19.8 km

Getting around

  • Belper Station - 24 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Little Shed - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Ye Olde Vaults - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Betty's Sewing Box - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Birds - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br>

Owl Barn Cottage has been created through the tasteful conversion of one of the outbuildings at Dove Mount Farm, 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. accommodate up to 10 guests, with Swallow cottage sleeping up to six guests.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a Smart television is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Jackie

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Beautiful Barn Conversion in Dove Mount Farm
Owl Barn conversion in Dove Mount Farm Ashbourne
Owl Barn conversion in Dove Mount Farm Private vacation home

Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br> Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 9 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 20 reviews" "

8.0/10

Cleanliness

7.0/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mostly Nice Stay
It was okay just a few constructive comments, 1 no toilet paper in Brothers toilet, 2 Coffee, Sugar, Tea tins need refilling 3 , Window Sills could have done with a clean apart from these items all was ok and the Host was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Oksana B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfortable place to stay in lovely countryside
We enjoyed our short stay at the barn. The host Jackie was very friendly and kindly allowed us the use of a field to run the dogs, which we (and they) appreciated very much. There are also lovely walks from the property and Dovedale is only a short drive away. We would definitely return if we are ever up this way again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

6/10 Okay

JUSTIN

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Fairly clean and tidy with good range of equipment. Good location with easy access to surrounding footpath network, including Tissington Trail. Property is small and movement is quite restricted in the bedrooms. It could also do with some redecoration as it is a bit tired. Host very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Retired holidaymakers
Friendly and welcoming. A clean property as advertised. Ideally situated for walking and visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location, friendly hosts
Based on a farm, Owl barn was a small unit but had everything you needed for your stay(except a hairdryer). The property does need upgrading, in particular the bathrooms and the layout makes space feel tight around the bed in the double room for example. The host Jackie was very friendly and eager to please. We enjoyed the wine and chocolate on arrival and our dog loved to run about in the fields behind the farm after being given permission to do so. The property is next to the lane which requires one to be extra careful with dogs and children. It would be safer if the garden was fenced off maybe? We enjoyed lots of walks from the property and ate out locally.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

8/10 Good

Kasia

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great communication from Jackie. We are a family of four with a young dog. We were allowed to used the fields outside their house and our dog had the best time of his life running in the meadows. The access to Tissington trail it’s just on the other side of the road. Pub at the end of the lane but you need to drive. Not far from Ilam. We had a great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

aritra r.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Owner double booked and was not reachable
We booked the property and had an email exchange with the owner where they gave check in instructions. On the day before check in I sent an email and got no response. On the day of check in I sent email and had no response. I reached the property around 9.30 PM and no one was there to check us in. It was dark and the place was secluded. Not a good feeling. We decided to check ourselves in and to our surprise another family was already there in the same unit that the owner had rented us. We were traveling with children and by that time we were tired, scared and exhausted. We and the other family tried contacting the owner and they could not be reached. Apparently the owner had booked the same unit through another popular website with dates overlapping with our reservation. This is the worst home stay experience we have ever had. We finally had to pay extra to find another last minute reservation. We are yet to get our full refund. Don’t recommend this property and don’t recommend VrBO UK. I tried contacting them Multiple times with my concerns but they are not helpful, they want me to make an international US phone call instead of them giving a call and help me with the situation. Don’t wish this experience for anyone. Owner later apologized but that came late and was of no use, the fact we could not reach them when we needed their communication the most is a big red flag for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ashbourne
We had a lovely break away. Comfortable cottage at a reasonable price. Only the two of us so plenty of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Central location
Good location for Alton Towers and the Dales
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Friendly welcome to cosy converted barn
Good communication with property owner before and during our stay. Nice and clean welcoming converted barn, ideal for our family of 4. Lovely picturesque location and close to the A515 for exploring north or south of the area. No washing machine or dryer which would be handy given the walking and weather in the area. Really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely family holiday
Lovely property, excellent location, kind and attentive host. We really enjoyed our stay!

8/10 Good

suman m.

Great cottage
Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
We had a lovely break, perfect for walking with the dog
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Felt like home
Very good location, host and home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect base for exploring the White Peak
Comfortable barn conversion, friendly helpful host, peaceful location near Dovedale and Tissington Trail, but also Ashbourne amenities not too far away, and nicely placed to explore White Peak - less than 30 min from Bakewell, Buxton, Monsal Trail, Chatsworth - and 5 min from Ilam and Dovedale.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal bolthole for a short visit to The Peak District and Alton Towers
When staying away generally we try not to spend more than £100 per night, so this was a little over our normal budget and probably not such high spec, but it was a last minute decision to go away and we wanted somewhere close by to Alton Towers. Jackie was a lovely welcoming host and the property gave us the space we needed for a two night short break with our children. It was a shame we chose such a wet weekend, but was nice to see the scenery of the Peak District when the sun finally came out on Sunday. Little welcoming touches of fresh eggs, Damson Jam and Gin were much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely hosts and cute cottage
We had a lovely stay - Jackie was amazing from start to finish (even standing in the road to guide us in when we had a satnav fail) and providing us with loads of tips on the area. We loved the cottage and the location was perfect (as long as you have a car) to explore the entire Peak District. My only regret is not booking longer. I'll definitely be back.

8/10 Good

Mairi-Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Derbyshire
Absolutely as described, in a beautiful part of the world. Lovely welcome gift of homemade damson gin and Jam …. thank you Jackie.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kelsey W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Unsatisfied
The house was dirty, blankets smelt like wet dog. No batteries in smoke alarm. General cleaniness was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019