Guests say
Lees Farm in the Peak District offers stunning views and a peaceful, remote setting ideal for family gatherings and nature enthusiasts. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, cosy log burners, and the property's charm. While some mention the approach road's condition and minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is one of relaxation and enjoyment in a beautiful countryside location.
The property generally receives praise for its cleanliness, with guests finding it well-maintained. However, a few guests noted musty smells and the need for a deeper clean of carpets, slightly lowering the score.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views and tranquillity. It is remote, which is ideal for a peaceful retreat, though the access road's condition is noted by several guests.
Guests find the beds cosy and the living spaces comfortable. Some guests mentioned issues with mattresses and seating, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, but there are recurring comments about maintenance issues such as broken furniture, lighting, and heating problems that affect the score.
While guests mention welcome touches like milk and biscuits, there is not enough consistent information about thoughtful gestures to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Priestcliffe 1 mile.
A superb, stone-built detached farmhouse on a remote hillside, with wonderful views across the awe-inspiring Monsal Valley, just under a mile from the hamlet of Priestcliffe, in the High Peak. Lees Farm has been restored to provide outstanding accommodation of character and charm in the most enviable of positions. The property boasts a spacious sitting room with dining area and woodburning stove, a cosy snug with woodburning stove, and a well-equipped kitchen with range cooker. Walkers and mountain bikers will be spoilt for choice with many bridleways, a nature reserve and tracks and footpaths through magnificent open moors and countryside. For those wishing to get away from it all and enjoy the peace and tranquillity, this is the one for you.
This small hamlet of farms and houses sits between Taddington, Monsal Head and the River Wye in the Peak District. It has some spectacular scenery and Monsal Head is famed for the magnificent view along Monsal Dale and the Wye Valley, and offers some amazing walks. The Monsal Trail takes walkers along a former Midland Railway track, over a majestic viaduct above the river and into a tunnel which goes beneath Monsal Head, understandably making this a popular route with walkers. Bakewell, a picturesque market town, lies just seven miles away and has a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs, and there is a farmer's market held once a week, usually on a Monday. This area makes a fantastic base for a holiday in this stunning location.
EPC Rating: Band EAccommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground floor family room with adult bunks & single bed, 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x single with pull-out stacker bed.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin, WC.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, shower, basin, WC.
Kitchen with range.
Utility room.
Sitting room with dining table & woodburning stove.
Snug with table & woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stoves in sitting room & snug.
Range cooker, electric oven, microwave, fridge, fridge/freezer (in utility room), washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, radio, stereo/CD player, WiFi.
Fuel, power & supply for woodburners included in rent.
Bed linen & towels included in rent.
Cot & highchair on request.
Off road parking for 6 cars.
Large open grassed area surrounding property, patio with furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome, to be kept downstairs only.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile.
Note: Property accessed via uneven farm track of approx.
0.75 miles; can be tricky to negotiate in parts, low suspension vehicles not recommended.
Reviews (47)
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Jane
Everything worked and the kitchen was well-equipped. We really enjoyed the walk to/from and lunch at the Angler's Rest. So, a big thumbs-up, but in case it's useful to know: salt & pepper grinders, washing up liquid/dishwasher tablets, loo paper, milk, tea bags are all provided. Also, some people may not be happy with the fact that the single room and bunk room don't have windows but high-up skylights, and the gate to the property is heavy and difficult to open/close. There are no instructions but to open the dishwasher after use you have to push the lid in hard to retract the safety thing. Sorry if I'm stating the obvious. And another thing - if you go in late November onwards all the attractions (Hardwick, Haddon, Chatsworth, Poole's Cavern) are mired in Wintertide/Christmas activities/markets which may prevent/affect your visit. We had a great time - thank you!
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Jane
This house has everything you need - it was clean comfortable - top quality bedding - very warm and cosy perfect for a complete escape from everything - with views across our beautiful countryside to die for
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Laura
The house is perfect and we call it the Up House from the wonderful film Up. This was our fourth stay. Thank you again.