Welcome to Holestone Moor Barns!

Visit BritainPremier Cottages linkVicki and Steve welcome you to Derbyshire, and in particular to Holestone Moor Barns self-catering holiday cottages, in the Derbyshire Dales, just 5 minutes drive from the Peak District National Park.

Find us on Facebook!Holestone Moor Barns are luxurious conversions from two 200 year old stone farm buildings standing adjacent to our own house, Holestone Moor Farm. We strive to always keep our cottages and surroundings updated, and so we are continually redecorating, replacing and upgrading, both inside and out, in an effort to provide a luxurious 'home from home'. Judging by the comments in our visitors' books, and the amount of returning guests, we must be doing something right!

Green Tourism Business Scheme - Silver AwardEnglish Association of Self Catering OperatorsVisit England - Gold awardHolestone Moor Barns, Derbyshire - 5 Star self catering holiday cottagesMany of our guests like to have the whole place to themselves; the two cottages, the Games Room and the 6 acres of garden, by hiring Both Cottages together (sleeps 15 people plus 2 babies). Our largest cottage, The Barn sleeps 11 + baby and its dining room will easily seat 15 guests. The smaller cottage, The Stables sleeps 4 people + baby.

Vicki and Steve will be waiting to welcome you when you arrive. In the winter, you’ll find the cottages will be warm and cosy with a log fire waiting to be lit. Whatever the weather, you’ll find freshly made beds, and towels neatly laid out. There will be a welcome gift from us in the kitchen (freshly baked cakes from our local farm shop), and if you’re part of a larger party and arrive before your provisions, we will happily provide whatever you need to make a hot drink when you arrive. We pride ourselves on offering everything you need to start your holiday or short break - all you need to bring are clothes and food (and yourselves of course!), check out What's included.

From October 2009, if you hire The Barn or Both Cottages together ('Barn and Stables') you will be able to stay for WEEKENDS all year round. We will no longer be offering mid-week breaks or full weeks. In 'The Stables' we will continue to offer Short breaks and full weeks. At Christmas and New Year, we offer a 4 night stay in any of the cottages. All bookings are of course, subject to Availability. Our Prices are fully inclusive – no hidden extras!

Children love to play hide and seek in the wood which is just part of our 6 acres of grounds. And if it's raining ... well there's always the games room and under 5's playroom. We hope that you will join us sometimes when we bring the alpacas in to hand feed them and there are also the hens to feed, or eggs to collect.

It's peaceful here at high lying Holestone Moor, away from main roads, yet only 4 miles from Matlock in the Derbyshire Dales, in the rural parish of Ashover. There are several good pubs just a short drive away, and some of them are great places to stop for a drink on some of the walks you can do from the door.

Wildlife enthusiasts will be delighted to find rare animals and birds such as water voles, badgers, skylarks, and hares, just a few of the many!

You can read:

Above all, we hope that what you have read so far has whetted your appetite to read more about our cottages … we look forward to hearing from you.

^ top