Tom’s Barn combines every modern comfort with all the charm of a traditional 18th-century farm building. It is ideal for couples of all ages, or singles wanting comfort, peace and quiet somewhere absolutely safe. Babies are very welcome, and dogs, but it is not suitable for toddlers or the disabled.

Attached to the original farmhouse, parts of which date back to the 16th century, it is ideally situated on the edge of the traditional limestone village of Parwich. It is a few minutes stroll into the heart of the village with its shop, pub, church, tennis courts and bus stop.

Tom’s Barn manages to combine a cosy atmosphere with a sense of airiness and space. It is equipped and furnished to a very high standard, with galleried bedroom, log burner, two-seater whirlpool bath and almost everything you could possibly need for a totally relaxed holiday.

Downstairs is essentially open plan, with a quarry-tiled floor. As you go through the front door to the left you see the fully equipped kitchen and pine table and chairs. On the right the sitting room is exposed to the rafters; comfortable sofa and chairs face the log burner; there are rugs on the floor and our Australian son-in-law’s paintings on the wall. Wooden stairs lead to the galleried bedroom with king size bed, wall mounted TV and ensuite bathroom with 2-seater whirlpool and tumbled marble floor.

What you will find:
There is also full central heating, a 2-oven electric cooker with fan oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, automatic washer drier, 2 colour TV one with video recorder, DVD player, CD/radio, telephone/answer phone (with honesty jar), portable barbecue… Linen, towels, tea towels, washing up liquid and soaps etc are provided, and basic kitchen ingredients: flour, sugar etc, olive oil, herbs and spices. We always leave you a fresh loaf of bread, milk, butter and some free-range eggs, and a tea tray laid for your arrival.

Things to do:
Outdoor activities: There is wonderful walking over the hills and along the numerous dales, and along the High Peak or Tissington Trails. There is also cycling, water sports, fishing, golfing and riding. If you wish to bring your horse we can arrange stabling and grazing … Dovedale is only a few miles away; Alton Towers is within easy reach.

Sightseeing, shopping, antiques and the theatre: Chatsworth House, Keddleston Hall, Haddon Hall and Tissington are all within half an hour’s drive; there are caves, museums, gardens, antiques and boutiques; theatres (Buxton Opera House is the nearest); well-dressings, festivals and open air concerts.

Good food and drink:
There are plenty of good restaurants and pubs in the area, farmers’ markets and specialist food shops.

For further details: Please see our website below.

VisitBritain 5 stars; 6 miles from Ashbourne.