Idyllic, The Coach House, Ashford-in-the-Water

A beautiful, recently converted, barn which was originally a Coach House. Totally newly renovated in 2018 this two bed, two bath cottage is set in an idyllic rural location with breath-taking views and direct access across the owners' field to a footpath which leads either down to the famously picturesque village of Ashford-in-the-Water or uphill to the drama of Monsal Head. Separately available is Groom's Cottage, next door, also brand new and sleeping 2 people in equal style. More information To make the most of the far-reaching countryside views the Coach House is in an upside-down configuration. The open plan kitchen/dining and sitting room take over the entire top floor with six large south-facing roof windows opening fully and flooding the room with light. There is a modern, newly fitted kitchen, a large farmhouse table, comfortable seating, exposed ceiling beams and a log burner for the cooler evenings. The barn is stocked with many lovely books about the various attractions in the immediate area. Downstairs, you enter from your own private garden to the hallway which has coat and boot storage in the understairs cupboard. On this floor are the two cosy bedrooms both with windows onto the garden (one with a king size bed and the other with an adaptable twin bed/super-king bed). The beds in both rooms are modern and comfortable and the linen is all white Egyptian cotton. Both bathrooms in the house are newly fitted, with gorgeous glazed ceramic tiles - the king-sized room has its own ensuite shower room and there is a further family bathroom with bath and shower over for the use of the second bedroom. The Coach House has its own gravelled parking area at the bottom of the garden. The garden is mainly laid to grass with a gravel path to the front door and small planting bed along one wall which is home to a young cherry tree and a magnificent fragrant honeysuckle. The south-facing lawn enjoys the dappled shade of a huge Horse Chestnut tree in the afternoons. There is a lovely painted garden bench with views over the fields for sundowners. Wood Burning Stove. TV with Freeview and Netflix. Wifi and there is 4G in the area. Books and Board Games. A stash of current local tourist information leaflets. Fluffy cotton Bath and Hand Towel for each guest. Hair dryers in each bedroom 100% Egyptian Cotton Bedlinen in white Beds with pocket sprung mattresses. Down Duvets and Pillows Wooden coat hangers Kitchen: Washing up liquid, Dishcloth, Pan scrubber, Washing up brush, Tea Towels (between 2 & 4 depending on length of stay). Integrated Washer/dryer. Dishwasher Fridge and separate freezer. Microwave An iron and ironing board. No pets. Private off-street parking for two cars. Direct access to footpath network. Access to a secure area for bike storage (please let us know at the time of booking) The Coach House is at the end of a private gravel driveway and has its own gravelled parking area for two cars. Full access to your cottage with it's own front door. There is a key safe for late arrivals. There are motion-sensor lanterns to light the step and gravel path for you at night. Unfortunately, because of our large windows on the first floor, children under the age of 12 cannot be accommodated for Health and Safety reasons and guests are requested to take care at all times. We are generally onsite in the main house, should we be needed. Although guests may need to arrive by car, you can leave it at home for the rest of the stay. By crossing our private field and slipping through the gate our guests at the Coach House can join a pretty footpath which connects them to the huge Peak District network of trails. The Coach House is ideally located to make the very most of the area. It is a ten minute walk (2 minute drive) down to the picture postcard village of Ashford-in-the-Water. Ashford is one of a handful of the truly lovely villages in the Peak. There is a small but excellent village shop, several good pubs, a pretty church and the idyllic, much photographed bridge over the River Wye which is home to many hungry ducks! Buses leave the village regularly for the spatown of Buxton in one direction and Bakewell, Rowsley, Matlock and Derby in the other. If you head up the hill on the footpath from The Coach House you get to the dramatic views of Monsal Head where you can join the Monsal Trail, if you wish. Otherwise there are the sleepy villages of Great and Little Longstone to explore (home to some very good pubs too!). The Coach House is only minutes from many of the major local attractions. The market town of Bakewell (market day is Monday) is 5 minutes away by car. Chatsworth House and all it has to offer is only a ten minute drive away. The Tudor splendour of Haddon Hall is also ten minutes away. Hassop Station (for bike hire and the Monsal Trail), Eyam, Hathersage, Kinder Scout, Stanage Edge, the NT Longshore Estate, Tideswell, Buxton and many other excellent places are all within half an hour of the front door. There really is something for everybody. If you are looking for recommendations of things to do and places to eat during your stay then please do have a look at our own little website pa (Website hidden by Airbnb) There are links to many of our favourite walks and we always try to keep it up-to-date with reviews of our very favourite restaurants, pubs, cafes and delis in and around the local area. There is free off-road parking for the cottage. Guest can have access to a secure area for bike storage on site (please let us know at the time of booking) Regular buses to Bakewell, Buxton and many other parts of the Peak District go regularly from the village (10minutes walk away). We are located down a gravel farm track just off the Lane leading from the village of Ashford-in-the-Water to Monsal Head. Very low sports cars may not like the cattlegrids on our drive. We have a Border Terrier and two Labradors who will be around and about the property; they are very friendly, however, they are not able to get into your garden. There may be sheep and lambs grazing in our fields at various times throughout the year.