Accessibility Page Introduction

This page is intended to provide an introduction to Swainsley Farm and access to the most important information on our website to visitors who would otherwise have difficulty reading our site. Click here if you would like to return to our conventional site.

Luxurious 5* self catering cottages in the Peak District National Park.

warm welcome to the spectacular scenery of the Manifold Valley, Dovedale and the luxurious self catering cottages of Swainsley Farm.

We are located in an elevated position looking south down the beautiful Manifold River which flows through spectacular crags and wooded valleys before joining the Dove several miles downstream. Guests staying at Swainsley Farm self catering cottages have amazing panoramic views of the Peak District National Park in all directions with wonderful walking straight from the door!

The idyllic and private location of our self catering cottages is along a tree lined drive leading from the quiet lane between Butterton and Hulme End. Swainsley Farm is sheltered by the majestic limestone dome of Ecton Hill which was part of Chatsworth and the Duke of Devonshire’s holdings. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty with lush tranquil dales and wild romantic highlands. In the 19th century Swainsley Farm became part of Sir Thomas Wardle’s estate and had many distinguished visitors including Mark Twain. Today, we are a smallholding of 12 ½ acres with three self catering cottages in an area rich in birds, wildlife and flowers.

Great care has been taken to convert traditional 18th century farm buildings into three high quality self catering cottages. With beamed ceilings and many original features they provide the homely comforts of a bygone age with modern essentials such as well equipped kitchens and bathrooms. Each is spacious with coordinated furnishings, ideal for a holiday at any time of year.

Externally, the self catering cottages have some of the finest views in the Derbyshire Dales, Staffordshire Moorlands and Peak District National Park. Visitors can relax and enjoy this stunning scenery from a sunny courtyard and paddock which has garden furniture, picnic tables and barbecues.

The area is steeped in history there are many National Trust properties, great houses and magnificent gardens. Some of the best cycling in the Peak District is available on the Manifold Trail running below Swainsley (also suitable for wheelchair users and mums with push chairs). Riding, trekking and fishing are all available locally, while the more adventurous can try their hand at rock climbing, caving, sailing, canoeing and hang gliding. There are a number of golf courses nearby. Visitors to our self catering cottages can take part in an endless number of activities or they may simply choose to relax and unwind in this wonderful, peaceful setting. If you want to pamper yourself we can arrange for holistic and beauty therapists for that extra special treat.

We are surrounded by some of the prettiest villages in England, with fine pubs, shops and restaurants. The ancient market towns of Buxton, Bakewell, Ashbourne and Leek are within 10 or 12 miles. All have regular markets, good shops, cafes and antique centres. There are many family attractions close by including Alton Towers, Matlock Bath and Chatsworth. The Potteries has the factory shops of Wedgwood, Royal Doulton, Spode and others.

The international sporting and concert venues of Manchester, Sheffield, Derby and Stoke-on-Trent are easily assessable for a great day out.

Our three self catering cottages sleep from 2 to 6 people and can be booked individually or in any combination to take up to 13 people. Come and try out our perfect romantic hideaway!

General information about the cottages

Swainsley Farm has three 5 star self catering cottages sleeping from 2 to 6 people which can be booked individually or in any combination to take up to 13 people.

The Coach House is the largest self catering cottage with three bedrooms accommodating 6 people. The Haybarn is a self catering cottage with two bedrooms sleeping up to 5 people.
The Old Byre a self catering cottage with one bedroom is the perfect, romantic retreat for a couple.

Great care has been taken to convert traditional farm buildings with a wealth of original features into superb self catering accommodation. All rooms have been carefully furnished and decorated to create an informal atmosphere with added touches of comfort and luxury. Each cottage is spacious with well equipped kitchens and bathrooms. Relax in this wonderful, peaceful setting with its fantastic views and great walking straight from your door!

• Each self catering cottage is equipped with dishwasher, auto washing machine/dryer, microwave, fridge, TV, CD, DVD
• Coach House and Haybarn have freezers
• Linen (duvets), bath/hand/kitchen towels provided
• Twin beds can be made into king-size doubles by arrangement
• We can supply cots, high chairs and stairgates. Baby sitting by arrangement
• Coach House has wheelchair access
• Reduction for couples using one bedroom in the Coach House and Haybarn after March/06
• Electricity charged at cost. We read the meter with you on arrival/departure and pass onto you what the electricity company charge us
• Regret no smoking or pets in cottages

Externally the self catering cottages have some of the finest views in the Peak District National Park. A courtyard and paddock equipped with garden furniture and barbecues overlooks the Manifold Valley where you can unwind and enjoy this fantastic scenery.

Short breaks

Each self catering cottage is double glazed and centrally heated making them ideal for a holiday at any time of year. We are happy to take short breaks of 2,3 and 4 nights in winter, spring and autumn. During the summer short breaks are available on a last minute basis. Please enquire for further details.

Larger Groups

For larger groups wanting to book two or three self catering cottages please note that the Coach House has a very spacious lounge where a larger group can socialise together. The Haybarn has a very sizeable kitchen/dining area where a larger group can eat together

The Old Byre - Cosy and romantic farm cottage

Facing south with amazing views of the Manifold Valley, the Old Byre is a farm cottage ideal for a couple wanting
comfort, peace and quiet. It’s been converted to the highest standards from a barn dating back to the
18th century and combines every modern comfort with beamed ceilings and many original features.
The Old Byre is surely one of the cosiest and most romantic farm cottages in the Peak District.

A farm cottage with "views to die for"

Downstairs there is an open-plan sitting room, dining room and kitchen with terracotta floors and attractive rugs. The farm cottage is equipped with an auto washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, microwave, oven, hob, fridge and full range of cooking and dining ware. A flight of open tread stairs leads to a galleried landing off of which is a lovely double bedroom with "views to die for" (the opinion of one of our visitors). Also leading from the landing is a bathroom with bath/overbath shower, WC and towel rail.

Immediately outside this delightful farm cottage is a secluded courtyard with unrestricted views of the valley.

The Haybarn

Superb family farm holiday cottage

Originally a barn and corn store dating back to the 18th century, the Haybarn has been converted into superb family farm holiday cottage accommodation. Constructed of local limestone, with gritstone dressing to doors and windows, the interior has beamed ceilings and a wealth of original features. All rooms have been carefully furnished and decorated to extremely high standards; the kitchen is equipped with fridge/freezer, auto washing machine/dryer, cooker, dishwasher and microwave and full range of cooking and dining ware. Look out of the French windows and marvel at the stunning views!

Farm holiday cottage with a view!

From the kitchen a door leads to a separate lounge; a lovely, comfortable room equipped with TV, CD, DVD and which also has magnificent views. There is a flight of open tread stairs from the kitchen to a landing which overlooks the courtyard. The landing provides access to a modem bathroom with bath/over bath shower, WC and towel rail. Also off the landing is a spectacular double bedroom with vaulted ceiling and exposed roof trusses.

A separate, second bedroom has twin beds (which can be made into a king -size double by arrangement). This farm holiday cottage will easily accommodate two couples but the quirky layout (second bedroom leading off the master bedroom) means that it’s ideal for families, especially those with small children. The second bedroom contains a Z-bed for one extra person.

The Coach House

A farm holiday cottage popular with honeymooners and families

Built of local limestone, and facing directly onto a courtyard with spectacular views, this superb, detached farm holiday cottage is popular with honeymooners and families. Converted from a coach house and stables this is our largest farm holiday cottage accommodating from 2 to 6 people in comfort and luxury while retaining many original features.

From the entrance hall, walk into a magnificent lounge with vaulted ceiling, timber trusses and exposed woodwork. French windows have incredible views of the high hills surrounding Swainsley Farm.

Romantic gallery bedroom in this farm holiday cottage

A flight of open tread stairs leads to a romantic, galleried, double bedroom overlooking the lounge. On the ground floor a second bedroom has twin beds (which can be made into a king size double by arrangement). The modem bathroom is fully equipped with a bath/over bath shower, WC and towel rail.

In a smaller bedroom there are bunk-beds suitable for adults or children. In keeping with a traditional farm holiday cottage, the farm house style kitchen has a vaulted ceiling with lots of exposed woodwork and is equipped with: auto washing machine/dryer, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, cooker, microwave and fill range of cooking and dining ware.

This farm holiday cottage is very spacious and, with the exception of the gallery bedroom, all rooms are on the ground floor (making it suitable for visitors with limited mobility and those who use a wheelchair).

Enquiries and Booking

Prices for each of our cottages are shown below. Please call 01298 84530 with any questions or to make a booking.

Week commencing	Coach House £	Haybarn £	Old Byre £
01 July 2011	744	620	475
08 July 2011	744	620	475
15 July 2011	744	620	475
22 July 2011	775	645	495
29 July 2011	775	645	495
05 August 2011	775	645	495
12 August 2011	775	645	495
19 August 2011	775	645	495
26 August 2011	775	645	495
02 September 2011	620	516	396
09 September 2011	620	516	396
16 September 2011	550	458	352
23 September 2011	550	458	352
30 September 2011	550	458	352
07 October 2011	550	458	352
14 October 2011	651	542	416
21 October 2011	651	542	416
28 October 2011	495	425	365
04 November 2011	495	425	365
11 November 2011	495	425	365
18 November 2011	495	425	365
25 November 2011	495	425	365
02 December 2011	495	425	365
09 December 2011	495	425	365
16 December 2011	495	425	365
22 December 2011	775	645	495
29 December 2011	775	645	495
06 January 2012	495	425	365
13 January 2012	495	425	365
20 January 2012	495	425	365
27 January 2012	495	425	365
03 February 2012	495	425	365
10 February 2012	495	425	365
17 February 2012	495	425	365
24 February 2012	495	425	365
02 March 2012	495	425	365
09 March 2012	495	425	365
16 March 2012	495	425	365
23 March 2012	495	425	365
30 March 2012	651	542	416
06 April 2012	695	585	416
13 April 2012	550	458	352
20 April 2012	550	458	352
27 April 2012	550	458	352
04 May 2012	597	497	381
11 May 2012	575	475	375
18 May 2012	575	475	375
25 May 2012	575	475	375
01 June 2012	764	645	495
08 June 2012	651	542	416
15 June 2012	651	542	416
22 June 2012	651	542	416
29 June 2012	744	620	425
06 July 2012	744	620	425
13 July 2012	744	620	425
20 July 2012	795	675	465
27 July 2012	825	695	485
03 August 2012	825	695	485
10 August 2012	795	675	465
17 August 2012	795	675	465
24 August 2012	795	675	465
31 August 2012	651	542	445
07 September 2012	651	542	445
14 September 2012	575	475	425
21 September 2012	575	475	425
28 September 2012	575	475	425
05 October 2012	575	475	425
12 October 2012	651	542	425
19 October 2012	651	542	425
26 October 2012	695	582	425
02 November 2012	495	425	395
09 November 2012	495	425	395
16 November 2012	495	425	395
23 November 2012	495	425	395
30 November 2012	495	425	395
07 December 2012	495	425	395
14 December 2012	495	425	395
21 December 2012	795	675	495
28 December 2012	795	675	495

• Prices quoted are in pounds sterling for a full week Saturday to Saturday.
• Three night short breaks, Friday to Monday, are available at 76% of the weekly tariff.
• Four night short breaks, Monday to Friday, are also available at 76% of the weekly tariff.
• Two night short breaks, either Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday, are available at 60% of the weekly tariff.
• Short breaks during the 'high season' are available only 'last minute' - please call for availability.
• Special reduction in The Coach House or The Haybarn for a couple using one bedroom

We can now accept card payments over the telephone by the following methods: