The Old Cartshed Cottage
AWARD WINNING Eco Barn conversion
Sleeps - 10 + cot
3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (1 Ensuite)
4 star Gold Award - Visit England Independant Inspected
Full character of original barn retained with quality conversion - with exposed wooden beams, A-frames, brick and stone work
Quality, well equipped bespoke oak & granite kitchen - with dishwasher, microwave, Island Unit and large dining table
"A special place to stay"
Details
Sleeps 10 + 1 cot in 4 bedrooms
(1 family bedroom with Kingsize Double + adult size bunks, 1 Double, 2 twin)
The Old Cartshed is Visit England inspected 4 STAR GOLD AWARD luxury holiday cottage with 3 bath/shower rooms (2 ensuites)
Being one of the oldest building on the farm and converted in 2010 from a traditional stone building that used to store the carts that were pulled by the shire horses that worked the land (hence the large 'cart shed door' opening we kept as original as we could on the outside yet being part of the wonderful character on kitchen side) into wonderful and very spacious self-catering accommodation.
We have tried to retain the character of the old buildings for a unique holiday home and experience, but at the same time we’ve incorporated all modern facilities and eco friendly features to create a unique and special place to stay - using traditional , natural and local materials to create a light, airy and modern building that is comfortable and tastefully furnished with a large open plan kitchen dining area, with an island unit, handcrafted bespoke kitchen and yet leaving all the inside 'as it was' so the agricultural history and story is not lost ... yet creating somewhere unique and special to stay, for spending precious moments and creating memories with family and friends.
Home from home
The fully-equipped kitchen was hand crafted by a local carpenter from oak and with oak and marble worktops. It as an electric oven(double oven) and hob, microwave, dishwasher and large fridge freezer. The large dining table seats 10+ people (plus 1 highchair) and is locally made from wood, as are the dining chairs, benches and most of the beds and bedroom furniture - supporting local and natural materials is important to us!
In the cupboards you will find quality crockery including Denby, Emma Bridgewater and Burleigh as well as plenty of cooking pots, utensils, cutlery and various glassware.... again supporting locally made items ... try before you buy and visit some of the great pottery factory shops and outlets in the infamous 'Potteries area'!
Just off the kitchen there is a separate utility room with a washing machine, clothes drying stand, smaller drinks fridge, belfast sink useful for washing those muddy boots after a footpath walk, and downstairs WC.
The lounge area hosts a cosy Clearview log burning stove and quality comfy sofas and chairs, bought locally and made in the UK using Harris Tweed wool and leather - supporting the wool industry and its incredible features was really important on the farm barn conversion with the link to wool on the farm.
The lounge area has a garden full glass door with spectacular views of the Peak District fields and hills beyond, including the infamous and spectacular Roaches rock formation - one of the most iconic area of the Peak District National Peak.... and of course stunning sunsets.
The Clearview log burner and cosy sofas are perfect to relax around after a busy day. There’s a Smart TV and DVD player too, so you can catch up on your favourite programmes or watch a movie whilst you’re here.
The entrance hall has traditional stone flags, brick and stone feature walls and the original stone granary steps winding up to the first floor, there is also a sofa and chair in here so ideal a cosy chat and catch up with friends.
As you climb the unique stone stairs to the first floor large landing area you are wowed by the apex and roof space of the the original barn, it was important that we kept this 'barn feeling'. Just off this landing area is a family bathroom with a bath and shower over and a basin and WC, and then a wonderful wooden oak staircase created to take you up to the bedroom on the second floor by Haddon Estate especially for us from a single tree off their Estate (so using local wood and heritage skills again)
There are four super comfortable bedrooms at The Old Cartshed. The large family bedroom is full of character with original wooden A-Frames and beams, exposed brick and stone work, oak vaulted tall ceilings and solid oak flooring. Ideal for a couple with the comfy Kingsize bed but also in this room is an adult size strong bunk beds for adults or children, as well as a wooden cot. This room also has it's own ensuite shower room.
At the other side of the cottage .and down it's own corridor, the double bedroom has an ensuite shower room too.
On this floor there is also a twin room (with 2 single beds) which has fine views over the garden area and The Peak District National Park hills and countryside.
On the second floor is another twin room with vaulted roof ceilings and 2 velux windows, again with fine views over the countryside.
This cottage is ideal for family and friends get togethers, where you need a little more space. This cottage hosts a lot of 3 generation get-togethers where children and grandparents and anyone in between can be accommodated - we also have an extra travel cot if needed and 2 high chairs
The generous beds have quality mattress's are made up with quality bed linen to help you have a good night’s sleep. We want you to feel totally relaxed during your stay here!
There is central heating throughout, on the ground floor there is underfloor heating from our ground source heat pump so cosy for walking around as you kick of your shoes and start your holiday at the front door. Upstairs there are large oversized radiators again still heated by the ground source. The Solar Panels on the roof are used to heat the hot water.
If you need to stay in touch we have free Wifi in the cottages - if you want to switch off please just let us know and we can arrange this for you.
Private
The Old Cartshed has it's own enclosed garden with a charcoal barbecue and locally made garden furniture, perfect for relaxed alfresco dining outside with family and friends.
The 180 degree panoramic view is quite incredible of the countryside, the Peak District National Park, The Roaches iconic outcrop of rock, Gun Hill and Morridge top hill.
The icing on the cake as to be watching the spectacular Sunsets from Troutsdale Farm throughout all the varying season, throughout the year, these are truly stunning and breath taking - do enjoy them during your stay.
There is off street parking for 4 cars right infront of the cottage (if you need more space please just ask and we can arrange this)
Pet Free Accommodation
We have guest with allergies who like to stay with us knowing that there have been no pets in previously, we find this of particular importance as our daughter has allergies and with this being our family home also and she often helps with the housekeeping of the cottages on changeover day.
Having 4 daughters and one being frightened of dogs we know how important it can be to go on holiday to a dog free site.
We also have our heritage breed sheep and friends sheep grazing the surrounding fields around the cottages and farm - and we just do not want any 'dog worrying incidents', especially around lambing time and when the sheep are pregnant. We had a horrific attack where out of 50 sheep we only had 15 left - and we just do not want to go through that ever again.
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Availability & Booking
IT'S EASY TO CHECK AVAILABILITY AND PRICING
- Choose you cottage and month of stay
- Click on your chosen start date (Green Underline on the calendar)
- Then choose your departure date.
- The price will be shown and add the number of people in your party
- All dates are available unless blocked out in RED
- If your dates do not come up that you are looking for then please enquire - there are sometimes limitations to an online booking calendar! - we are here to help!
If you want to carry on and book - using the secure online booking system :-
- Add your details eg name and address etc
- Please let us know if you wish to pay by cheque, bank transfer or credit or debit card
*BOOK DIRECT - No Booking Fee - when booked direct with us via our website, email or phone
Summary
Sleeps 10 + cot (extra travel cot available )
4 Bedrooms
3 Bath/shower rooms (2 ensuite)
1 Downstairs WC
- 1 Family Bedroom (with ensuite shower room - with Kingsize Double & adult size bunk)
- 1 Double bedroom (with ensuite shower room)
- 1 Twin bedroom
- 1 Twin Bedroom on second floor
- Family bathroom (with shower over bath)
- Separate downstairs WC
- Quality hand crafted & fully-equipped kitchen - with electric double oven cooker with 4 rings, dishwasher, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, caffatiere
- Central Heating - with cosy underfloor heating on ground floor, radiators on first and second floors
- Free WIFI
- Cosy log burning strove & a FREE basket of logs (logs available from the farm)
- Smart TV, DVD player, ipod docking station
- Utility room with washing machine, belfast sink and small extra fridge for drinks etc
- Full glass door in lounge with fine views of the Peak District hills and countyside
- Enclosed garden, with panoramic Peak District views
- Charcoal BBQ
- NO PETS
- Cots and high chairs available
- Eco friendly - with ground source heat pump and solar for heating as well as other features.
- Off street parking infront of cottage - for 4 cars
Gallery
PAYMENTS:-
Deposit and Balance:-
- A 25% deposit is required at the time of booking; reservations are confirmed upon receipt of the deposit.
- The final balance is due 6 weeks (42 days) prior to arrival date.
- If booking within 6 weeks of arrival date then full payment is required.
We will provisionally hold your booking for 48 hours to allow you to arrange deposit payment (full payment if less than 6 week before arrival date).
Please note that any booking is provisional until we have received your payment to secure your booking and we send confirmation. If we do not receive this payment then the booking may be cancelled unless agreed.
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Pay no booking fee when you book via this website, as you're booking direct with the owner.
Prices quoted include linens, towels , wifi, utilities, a basket of logs and kindling for the fire, cot, high chair, free parking.
Bookings generally start on a Friday or Monday but if your start date falls on another day, please email me and I'll see if I can accommodate your request: stay@troutsdalefarm.co,uk
Short breaks are available all year round and generally run for 2 or 3 nights from Friday or midweeks from Monday for 4 nights , but we do have other dates available working around these and can be seen on the calender.
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Our preferred method of payment is by Bank Transfer - and our bank details will be sent if you choose to book.
However we can also take payments with the following options:
- Credit or Debit Card - by phone - please phone us on 01538 300101
- Credit or Debit Card - when booking online through our booking system on our website
- Cheque - please make payable to Mrs B E Turnock
- International Bank Transfer (IBAN) - our bank details will be sent if you choose to book - PLEASE NOTE: charges from the bank are variable depending on which country - (any charges are payable by yourselves as it is not included in the price we have quoted you
Please see our full booking terms and conditions
If we can help you with anything else then please do not hesitate to get in touch
Thank you for your interest in our cottages
Barbara
Additional Booking Information
We TRY and keep our booking calendar simple and work around our normal changeover days being a Friday or Monday - with booking flexibility worked in around them.
WEEK STAYS:-
- Friday-Friday or Monday-Monday - 7 nights
- (we can sometimes accommdate other start dates please contact us - but for the online booking calendar we try and keep it simple!)
MIDWEEK BREAKS:-
Monday-Friday - from 2 to 4 nights
- For 3 or 4 nights - please look out for our seasonal 4 nights for the price of 3!
- Midweek 2 night stays are now also available
WEEKEND BREAKS:
Short Weekend Breaks - (2 nights):-
- Arrive Friday after 4pm, depart Sunday by 9am OR
- Arrive Saturday 4 pm onwards (we can sometimes do an early arrival) depart on Monday by 9 am
Long Weekend Breaks - (3 nights):-
- Arrive Friday after 4 pm,
- Depart Monday by 9 am OR Sunday with a lazy Sunday checkout
Extra Long Weekend Breaks (4 nights) : -
- Arrive Thursday - after 4pm
- Depart Monday by 9 am OR Sunday with lazy Sunday checkout
If you would like to book weekend break with a lazy Sunday checkout (so you can leave any time you like on Sunday rather than by 9am) - please book out your break INCLUDING the Sunday night online to stop others booking this Sunday, otherwise you will still be expected to leave by 9am, thank you)
We can sometimes accommodate different start dates or lengths not shown on the online booking availability calender eg Wednesday to Monday or Wednesday to Wednesday - please contact us for your requirements.
Arrival/Departure:
Arrival time is 4 pm onwards
Departure time no later than 9 am - to give us time to prepare the property for any following guests please and follow Covid cleaning procedure
Price includes:
- Heating
- Electricity
- Initial basket of logs for log burning stove - further available
- Bed linen, duvets and pillows (anti allergy available on request) - with all beds made up for your arrival
- 2 towels per guest (bath towel and hand towel)
- Kitchen towels and tea-towels
- Initial supply of Toilet rolls and initial household cleaning products
NO SMOKING allowed in either property.
NO PETS allowed in either property or on site.
If you need to cancel or change your reservation, be sure to let us know in writing as soon as possible.
When you book your holiday accommodation at Troutsdale Farm you are agreeing to our terms and conditions .
Please read our full booking terms and conditions
Any price DOES NOT include travel and cancellation insurance - and we strongly recommend you do this yourself
Room Layout Information
GROUND FLOOR
ENTRANCE HALL : Stone flagged entrance hall leading to kitchen and lounge areas - with original stone granary steps leading to first floor.
KITCHEN/DINING AREA: Spacious and well equipped open plan kitchen and dining area and seating for 10, with double belfast sink, electric cooker with oven and grill and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and island unit, oak kitchen units with oak and marble tops.
LOUNGE: Spacious and comfy lounge with Cleaview log burning stove, Flatscreen TV, DVD and CD player, and glass door leading to enclosed garden with BBQ and seating with panormic views over open countryside and the Peak District National Park.
UTILITY ROOM: With belfast sink and washing machine, iron and ironing board.
DOWNSTAIRS TOILET ROOM : Seperate downstairs toilet with washbasin.
FIRST AND SECOND FLOORS
FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1 - Family Bedroom with 5ft (Kingsize) bed + adult size bunks with en-suite shower.
Bedroom 2 - with 1 double Bed with en-suite shower & toilet room
Bedroom 3 - with 2 Single Beds
Family bathroom with shower over
Landing area with oak stair case leading to 2nd floor
SECOND FLOOR:
Bedroom 4 - with 2 single beds - with vaulted oak and beamed ceiling and 2 velux roof windows.
OUTSIDE AREA
GARDEN: Enclosed garden with BBQ and seating with panormic views over open countryside and the Peak District National Park.
CAR PARKING: Off Street Car Parking for 4 cars (more by arrangement possible) directly infront of the property
FOOTPATHS: Doorstep footpaths leading to Tiitesworth Reservoir circular nature trail. Waymarked 'Churnet Valley Way' and 'Staffordshire Moorlands Walk' both O/S Map marked.
PRICE INCLUDES
- Electricity
- Central Heating - Cosy underfloor heating on ground floor, radiators 1st floor (by geothermal ground source heat pump and solar panels
- Bed linen, duvets, pillow cases - with all beds made up for your arrival
- 2 towels per guest (hand towel and bath towel)
- Initial basket of logs - further available
- Initial household cleaning products and toilet rolls etc
Snowdrops and Spring walks
FEBRUARY OFFERS
Snowdrops appear and mark the first signs of spring.... and we love them for that!
Book any remaining dates in February and we will include 2 tickets to either Hopton Hall or Rhode Hall with their fabulous snowdrop walks for you to enjoy during your stay with us (subject to availability) - please request when booking.
We are lucky to have spectacular snowdrop walks nearby to enjoy them and highly recommend a visit during your stay with us in February. Its lovely to get out in the fresh air and enjoy the beauty of nature in early spring.
TREAT MUM THIS MARCH
MOTHERS DAY SPECIALS WEEKENDS
at Troutsdale Farm in the Peak District
Not just ... for Mothers' Day!
Treat Mum throughout March - she is worth it!
For any remaining March breaks we will include cream tea on arrival - so you can just arrive and treat mum - you'll just need to put the kettle on for her! (Please request when booking).
The family can book the cottage, includes all beds made up for arrival, 2 towels each, basics like tea, coffee sugar, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, bin liners, etc etc - all the things that mums 'have to think about' when going away!!.......... so the family can just book the cottage for a treat and mum just has to pack a few clothes!!
We have got
⭐ fantastic panoramic Peak District views from the cottage and garden
⭐ doorstep footpath walks with amazing views
⭐ great local pubs to take her out for a bit of lunch
⭐ great local places for afternoon tea treats
⭐ cosy log fire to return to (with basket of logs included)
⭐ Pick up a takeaway off the 'specials board' from a local pub
⭐ and we also have a private chef that will come in and cook as well.
⭐ Oh.... and major supermarkets will do a food delivery also .... so she does not even have to think of that!!
