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The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir

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TV, ping pong
A heated pool
Exterior
5 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Dining

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Entire apartment

5 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 12

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Ashbourne, Derbyshire
  • Place, Carsington Water
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Alton Towers
    ‪38 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪59 min drive‬

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About the area

Ashbourne

A family-friendly stay in Ashbourne awaits you at this apartment. You'll be 8.9 km (5.5 mi) from Peak District National Park and 25.7 km (16 mi) from Alton Towers. .Apartment features free WiFi, 2 bathrooms and a TV. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a dishwasher. A hairdryer and an iron/ironing board are also available.

What's nearby

  • Carsington Water - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Peak District National Park - 10 min drive - 10.8 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 20 min drive - 14.8 km
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 21 min drive - 15.9 km
  • Alton Towers - 38 min drive - 35.9 km

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 18 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smiths Tavern - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Miners Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Rising Sun - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Mainsail Restaurant - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Black Swan - ‬9 min drive

About this property

The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir

What used to be the original Farmhouse when Knockerdown was a working farm, has now been converted into a 5 bedroom holiday cottage sleeping up to 12 guests, making it an ideal property for family or friends to get together, also being dog friendly it sleeps up to 2 well behaved dogs. Enclosed walled garden with outdoor seating. In easy walking distance to the beautiful Carsington Water where you can cycle or walk around the reservoir (approx. 8 miles) or sample the many water sports they have on offer, have a leisurely walk around the shops, grab a coffee or if you do not feel like cooking then sample breakfast or lunch whilst taking in the breath taking views. The towns of Ashbourne and Wirksworth are both within a 10 minute drive away along with getting on the Tissington Trail, which is miles of disused railway lines giving you safe off road walking or cycling whilst taking in the views of the rolling hills of Derbyshire. Being set in the heart of the beautiful Derbyshire Dales also means many local attractions are in easy reach, such as Chatsworth House, The Heights of Abraham and Alton Towers. All cottages at our holiday village can make use of the indoor heated swimming pool and games room.

5 bedrooms 2 bathrooms

Bedroom 1 – super king or twin beds & TV
Bedroom 2 – super king or twin beds
Bedroom 3 – super king or twin beds + 2 single beds
Bedroom 4 – bunk beds
Bedroom 5 – ground floor – bunk beds
Family bathroom
Ground floor shower room
Dog Friendly Cottage - please read our dog policy prior to booking

Lounge with open fire (fuel available locally), TV & DVD player and soft comfy seating.

Dining area with seating for 12 people, electric wood burning stove and 2 comfy arm chairs.

The farmhouse style kitchen is well equipped for all your self catering needs and includes a double oven, hob, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave oven, kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery, glasses and utensils.

All bedrooms have ample drawer and wardrobe space.

One hairdryer is provided.

The family bathroom has a bath with shower over, WC and wash basin.

The ground floor shower room has enclosed shower, WC and wash basin.

​Enclosed walled garden with outdoor seating.

A high chair (without straps) is available upon request.

The rates include WIFI, heating, bed linen and two fresh towels per person per stay

On site shared facilities include:

Indoor heated swimming pool, outdoor children's play area, games room with table tennis table, pool table and football table (1 x £1 coin required for pool and football table), large meadow with beautiful views and a laundry room (offering a coin operated washing machine and tumble dryer). Bicycle rack and bicycle repair station.

Property amenities

Pool/Spa

  • Heated pool

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 5 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Heated pool
  • Table tennis

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Contactless check-in and check-out are available

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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.

Property is also known as

The Farmhouse Near Carsington Reservoir

The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir Apartment

The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir Ashbourne

The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir Apartment Ashbourne

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Frequently asked questions

Does The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir have a pool?

The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir has a heated pool and a pool.

Is The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir family-friendly?

You bet! With amenities such as an arcade and highchairs, it's no surprise that The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir is a winner with our family travellers.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir?

No, The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.

The Farmhouse | Near Carsington Reservoir Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sally S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Birthday weekend

Had a super time with children between 4 & 8 Lots of room to play ball games. Pillows too hard. Lots of room
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023