Chestnut Farm, a 17th century Derbyshire farm, longbarn and dairy have been sympathetically converted into five individual properties that combine modern comfort with the distinctive construction methods of the era.
Set within 1¼ acres of courtyard and grounds, the farm looks out over the undisputed beauty of the Peak District National Park, and yet is less than 15 minutes to the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Retaining many original features, including beams and exposed stone, each cottage offers individual accommodation, welcoming couples, families or larger family parties who may wish to book several cottages together. Each property has its own garden area, parking for up to 2 cars and access to a large area for informal play and ball-games.
Situated in Uppertown, just above the village of Bonsall, high above the wooded 'Via Gellia' gorge, it is ideal for walkers with the Limestone Way passing immediately alongside the farm. Matlock is 10 minutes away with supermarket, bus and rail, and a steam train up the Derwent Valley. The lively town of Matlock Bath, approximately 2½ miles by car or walk through woodland, has a mining museum, Abraham Cable Cars and Gullivers Kingdom.
All the scenic delights of the Peak District are a short drive including Carsington Water, High Peak Trail, Dovedale and the Manifold Valley. The market towns of Bakewell, Buxton and Ashbourne are all within a half hour drive, along with Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the Crich Tramway Village, which are a similar drive away.
Alton Towers and the Potteries, at approximately 1 hour distant, are well worth the drive, while Derby is less than 45 minutes away, with its heritage and up to the minute shopping
Chestnut Farm is readily accessible by car, but is served weekdays and Saturdays by an hourly bus service, which links directly to local rail services at Matlock, from which the national network at Derby is served regularly.
The village shop is 100 yards away, there are two pubs within ½ mile, and the Queens Head Café is a similar distance.
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