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Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br>

Holiday home with kitchen, near Peak District National Park

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Perched on the edge of Dove Mount Farm, Owl Barn Cottage offers a serene retreat with beamed ceilings and exceptional views across Dovedale from the first floor. Explore 25 acres of organic farmland, unwind at Carsington Water's nature trail, or discover nearby attractions like Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br>

Owl Barn Cottage has been created through the tasteful conversion of one of the outbuildings at Dove Mount Farm, which offers quality, compact, comfortable accommodation, adjacent to a country lane. The cottage is beamed and has superb views across Dovedale from the first floor. It is situated on the outskirts of the village of Thorpe in 25 acres of organic farmland on the edge of the Peak Park, only 150 metres from the Tissington Trail and a myriad of bridleways and footpaths. Ashbourne is 2 miles away and Carsington Water with its nature trail is 4 miles away. Buxton, Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House and Alton Towers are all within 16 miles. Golf nearby. Shop 2 miles, PO ¾ mile, pub 1 mile. accommodate up to 10 guests, with Swallow cottage sleeping up to six guests.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Rules

I am sorry. I do not accept cats. As I have soft furnishings and I know cats like to scratch!!

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Beautiful Barn Conversion in Dove Mount Farm
Owl Barn conversion in Dove Mount Farm Ashbourne
Owl Barn conversion in Dove Mount Farm Private vacation home

About the area

Map
Thorpe, ENG

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 4 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Edward and Vintage - 8 min drive - 5.6 km
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 13 min drive - 4.7 km
  • Carsington Water - 14 min drive - 14.1 km
  • Alton Towers - 22 min drive - 19.0 km

Getting around

  • Belper Station - 24 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Callow Hall Country House Hotel - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Old Dog - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Smiths Tavern - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Birds - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br> pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br>?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br>?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br>?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br> located?

Situated in a rural location, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Peak District National Park, Edward and Vintage and Saint Oswald's Church. Ilam Park and Dovedale National Nature Reserve are also within 3 miles (5 km).

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Owl Barn conversion at Dove Mount Farm spend Lane Thorpe Ashbourne DE6 2AR <br> Reviews

Reviews

Very good

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 24 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 24 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 24 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 24 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 24 reviews

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ashley O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a brilliant time here, the cottage is clean and very cosy. Jackie and her husband are very nice people and they made us feel welcome. The area of the cottage is great for walks and the town of Ashbourne is only a walk away, we will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely location. Host was very friendly & informative. owl Barn was a very comfortable & relaxing property , would highly recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Central location

Good location for Alton Towers and the Dales
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location walking distance to 2 pubs & right on the Tissington trail. Cottage functional but a little tired - felt this was reflected in the price though. Was great for our dog - lovely to have a big field for her to run around in. Jackie very helpful & accommodating. Beds & sofa really comfy. Good weekend!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Owner was very helpful and communication was good.Accommodation was basic but suited our needs as we were visiting family and only sleeping there really. Had not noticed in the details that there was no washer there, but the owner did offer to wash something for me.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peter E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mostly Nice Stay

It was okay just a few constructive comments, 1 no toilet paper in Brothers toilet, 2 Coffee, Sugar, Tea tins need refilling 3 , Window Sills could have done with a clean apart from these items all was ok and the Host was very pleasant
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab

Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oksana B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable place to stay in lovely countryside

We enjoyed our short stay at the barn. The host Jackie was very friendly and kindly allowed us the use of a field to run the dogs, which we (and they) appreciated very much. There are also lovely walks from the property and Dovedale is only a short drive away. We would definitely return if we are ever up this way again. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely hosts and cute cottage

We had a lovely stay - Jackie was amazing from start to finish (even standing in the road to guide us in when we had a satnav fail) and providing us with loads of tips on the area. We loved the cottage and the location was perfect (as long as you have a car) to explore the entire Peak District. My only regret is not booking longer. I'll definitely be back.

6/10 Okay

JUSTIN

Liked: Communication
Fairly clean and tidy with good range of equipment. Good location with easy access to surrounding footpath network, including Tissington Trail. Property is small and movement is quite restricted in the bedrooms. It could also do with some redecoration as it is a bit tired. Host very friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sally C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Retired holidaymakers

Friendly and welcoming. A clean property as advertised. Ideally situated for walking and visits.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Shena M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location, friendly hosts

Based on a farm, Owl barn was a small unit but had everything you needed for your stay(except a hairdryer). The property does need upgrading, in particular the bathrooms and the layout makes space feel tight around the bed in the double room for example. The host Jackie was very friendly and eager to please. We enjoyed the wine and chocolate on arrival and our dog loved to run about in the fields behind the farm after being given permission to do so. The property is next to the lane which requires one to be extra careful with dogs and children. It would be safer if the garden was fenced off maybe? We enjoyed lots of walks from the property and ate out locally.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

Kasia

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Great communication from Jackie. We are a family of four with a young dog. We were allowed to used the fields outside their house and our dog had the best time of his life running in the meadows. The access to Tissington trail it’s just on the other side of the road. Pub at the end of the lane but you need to drive. Not far from Ilam. We had a great stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

2/10 Terrible

aritra r.

Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Owner double booked and was not reachable

We booked the property and had an email exchange with the owner where they gave check in instructions. On the day before check in I sent an email and got no response. On the day of check in I sent email and had no response. I reached the property around 9.30 PM and no one was there to check us in. It was dark and the place was secluded. Not a good feeling. We decided to check ourselves in and to our surprise another family was already there in the same unit that the owner had rented us. We were traveling with children and by that time we were tired, scared and exhausted. We and the other family tried contacting the owner and they could not be reached. Apparently the owner had booked the same unit through another popular website with dates overlapping with our reservation. This is the worst home stay experience we have ever had. We finally had to pay extra to find another last minute reservation. We are yet to get our full refund. Don’t recommend this property and don’t recommend VrBO UK. I tried contacting them Multiple times with my concerns but they are not helpful, they want me to make an international US phone call instead of them giving a call and help me with the situation. Don’t wish this experience for anyone. Owner later apologized but that came late and was of no use, the fact we could not reach them when we needed their communication the most is a big red flag for us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

8/10 Good

Julie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ashbourne

We had a lovely break away. Comfortable cottage at a reasonable price. Only the two of us so plenty of room.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Friendly welcome to cosy converted barn

Good communication with property owner before and during our stay. Nice and clean welcoming converted barn, ideal for our family of 4. Lovely picturesque location and close to the A515 for exploring north or south of the area. No washing machine or dryer which would be handy given the walking and weather in the area. Really enjoyed our stay and hope to be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely family holiday

Lovely property, excellent location, kind and attentive host. We really enjoyed our stay!

8/10 Good

suman m.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage

Great location
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kate S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

We had a lovely break, perfect for walking with the dog
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Judith S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Felt like home

Very good location, host and home.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect base for exploring the White Peak

Comfortable barn conversion, friendly helpful host, peaceful location near Dovedale and Tissington Trail, but also Ashbourne amenities not too far away, and nicely placed to explore White Peak - less than 30 min from Bakewell, Buxton, Monsal Trail, Chatsworth - and 5 min from Ilam and Dovedale.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Ideal bolthole for a short visit to The Peak District and Alton Towers

When staying away generally we try not to spend more than £100 per night, so this was a little over our normal budget and probably not such high spec, but it was a last minute decision to go away and we wanted somewhere close by to Alton Towers. Jackie was a lovely welcoming host and the property gave us the space we needed for a two night short break with our children. It was a shame we chose such a wet weekend, but was nice to see the scenery of the Peak District when the sun finally came out on Sunday. Little welcoming touches of fresh eggs, Damson Jam and Gin were much appreciated.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Mairi-Anne G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful Derbyshire

Absolutely as described, in a beautiful part of the world. Lovely welcome gift of homemade damson gin and Jam …. thank you Jackie.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

2/10 Terrible

Kelsey W.

Liked: Check-in, location
Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Unsatisfied

The house was dirty, blankets smelt like wet dog. No batteries in smoke alarm. General cleaniness was not good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019