Swallow Barn

Swallow Barn is a charming semi-detached barn conversion set in the hamlet of Priestcliffe, 7 miles from Bakewell in the Peak District National Park. This all ground floor cottage sleeps two people in one twin bedroom, along with a shower room and an open plan living area with a fitted kitchen, dining are and a sitting area. To the outside of this cottage there is off road parking for one car, a front patio area and a small enclosed rear courtyard with furniture and BBQ. Swallow Barn is a delightful cottage in an ideal place to explore the area.

Priestcliffe is a small hamlet of farms and dwellings, sited between Taddington, the River Wye and Monsal Head. This is the scenic heart of the Peak District, with high limestone hills offering fantastic walks. Monsal Head is a famous beauty spot, with a magnificent view down Monsal Dale and up the Wye Valley. The position is at a spot where the Wye, on its passage eastwards to meet the Derwent, encounters a band of harder rock and is forced to make a sharp turn southwards and carve its way through a high ridge of limestone. The view is spectacular, with the river far below, winding through a steep-sided and often rocky valley. The route of the former Midland Railway makes its way along Monsal Dale and was carried by a viaduct over the river and into a tunnel which goes right beneath Monsal Head. This is now part of the Monsal Trail, a popular route with walkers. The attractive market town of Bakewell is just 7 miles away and offers visitors a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as frequent local farmers’ markets. An ideal location for exploring the Peak District National Park.

The ultimate in “year-round” appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.