Enjoy a taste of life on the farm in a sleepy part of rural Derbyshire. This well-equipped and self-contained cabin is situated on Top Farm in the hamlet of Dalbury Lees. The footpaths through the farm, the surrounding villages and their ancient churches all combine to make this place feel like it hasn’t changed for centuries. But step inside your comfy cabin and everything is up to date. It’s a perfect mix if you want to immerse yourself in English countryside from a base with all the comforts of home.
The cabin, a timber-clad add-on to the farm that surrounds a listed 18th-century farmhouse, offers everything you need for a self-catering stay. It challenges the idea of glamping by taking it under a solid roof into a properly indoor space. Here, you have a living room and kitchenette, a separate bedroom and your own bathroom, as well as outside space with views of grazing fields. It’s compact and simply decorated in modern style with everything you need – plus a few welcome extras: HDTV, WiFi and a coffee machine.
But inside is not really what this place is all about. Step outside to wander the farm’s 65 acres, which include a secret thicket of trees and a lovely babbling brook. You’ll hear it from your garden patio, where you’re welcome to have a campfire. Head out a little further, past the neighbouring houses of this rural community and you’ll soon find All Saints Church. It’s one of three small and historic chapels on a circular walking route which those who like a hike will enjoy. For more of that, you’re not too far from the Peak District National Park, perhaps a half-hour drive away.
Get a chance to really experience the english countryside and stay at a working farm on 65 acres. Take a long walk on the property, explore the river and forrest or travel to nearby historical churches. Only 10 min drive from city centre and 25 to the legendary peaks district. This property has it all and is a great jump off point to many other things the UK has to offer.
