With Buildings dating back to the 1500's, Barn Farm is a traditional Derbyshire gritstone stock farm, in one of the prettiest villages in the Peak District. Overlooking the beautiful Derwent Valley, the farm is a haven for wildlife including badgers and rare Black Fallow deer. It boasts over 60 species of birds such as Nuthatch, Dippers and Peregrine Falcons.
Located 7 miles south of the historic market town of Bakewell and three miles west of Matlock, Barn Farm is ideally situated to access the diverse array of local attractions.
It borders the mystical Stanton Moor with its Victorian stone carvings and ancient Nine Ladies stone circle. Robin Hoods Stride and other bouldering and climbing areas are nearby and the area is excellent for walking with the Limestone Way long distance path passing close by.
Birchover has a village shop and two pubs which serve food, one of which is the famous 'Druid Inn'.
Barn Farm provides camping with good shower, toilet and laundry facilities and three camping barns. Sabine Hay Barn, Hill Carr Barn and the Stable Barn provide well appointed accommodation. Sabine Hay has 15 bunkbeds arranged around a communal space with fully fitted kitchen with table and chairs.
Hill Carr barn has a similar arrangement with single beds.
Stables Barn has 6 bunkbeds. All bunkhouses have self-catering facilities, are heated and have private bathroom and shower facilities in adjacent barns.
Pictures
Barn Farm
A Peacock at Barn Farm
Facilities
Area:
150 acres
Pitches:
25
Hardstandings:
10
Statics:
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Disabled Facilities: There are disabled facilities.
General Facilities Include: chemical toilet disposal facilities, toilets, showers, laundry facilities
Pets are NOT allowed.
Directions
From the A6 between Matlock and Bakewell take the B5056 and follow signs for Birchover. In Birchover continue past the Druid Inn to the top of the village, where you will see the farm sign.
The 172 bus from Bakewell to Matlock runs approx. hourly
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