Swallows Nest, near Buxton

About this property

Set within the pretty countryside of the Peak District, Swallows Nest offers the perfect place to enjoy quality time together as a family, or to catch-up with friends. Enveloped by stunning views and boasting cosy home comforts, Swallows Nest is the perfect base to explore all that the Peak District has to offer, or to settle in for a cosy long weekend centered around family and friends.

Once a 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; stylish interiors have been seamlessly blended with the exposed beams and items sourced from the local carpenter.

Upon entering Swallows Nest, you are welcomed by the bright and airy kitchen. The well-equipped kitchen offers ample space to create your favourite dish, or to try your hand at a new recipe. With a breakfast table and sit-up bar also providing ample space to enjoy a coffee in solitude whilst the house awakens around you, or spend a Sunday afternoon baking with the little ones. Whilst the kitchen has ample space for meals together, Swallows Nest also boasts a beautiful dining room. With french doors leading into the rear garden, the dining room is bathed in natural light and is the perfect place to host a celebratory meal with the family. There is also a utility room with a wine fridge and washing machine, and a cloakroom, leading off from the dining room. Retire to the cosy sitting room, with sumptuous seating for all and an electric living flame fire, ideal for curling up in-front of and enjoying family movie-night, or relaxing with a blanket and your favourite book. The sitting room oozes modern day style, mixed with timeless features, such as the beautiful exposed wooden beams.

Upstairs, there are three tastefully furnished bedrooms, all of which offer cloud-like beds, ready for the perfect nights sleep after a day spent exploring the Peak District. Bedroom one offers a king-size bed and an en-suite shower room with a beautiful walk-in shower, whilst bedroom two offers a king-size bed and bedroom three offers single bunk beds that are perfect for the little ones. Bedrooms two and three are served by the family bathroom, which offers a bath and an over-head shower attachment.

Outside, the front south-facing patio area has ample garden furniture for alfresco dining and whiling away the long summer evenings, whilst the rear garden offers an abundance of space for the children to explore and run-around on the lawn. Swallows Nest guests have access to private off-road parking for up to three 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, you have the wonders of Derbyshire on your doorstep. Take advantage of the bus routes to local towns such as Bakewell and Buxton, where there is an abundance of boutique shops and pretty cafes, or step out of the front door of Swallows Nest and head on an adventure on one of the many walking and cycling routes. The traditional village pub 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.

A charcoal barbecue is provided.

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

Please note, the bunk beds in bedroom three are only suitable for children.

The bedding is non-feather.

The front of the property and parking area is shared with adjoining property, The Old Hen Shed.

The bicycle store is shared with adjoining property, The Old Hen Shed.

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

There is off-road parking for three cars.