High Ridge Barn
Beautiful 17th Century barn conversion with a sauna overlooking Swythamley Valley in the Peak District, perfect for family or group trips
- Sleeps 8
- 4
- 3
Highlights
- Recently renovated 17th Century barn built using local pink stone and with a luxurious, Scandi-inspired interior.
- Half an acre of private garden with BBQ and secure bike storage.
- Wood-fired sauna with logs, hammam towels, flip-flops and essential oils all provided.
- Located in a beautiful part of the Peak District, overlooking Swythamley Valley and with plenty of walks accessible from the front door.
- Dog-friendly with a secure garden and a dog grooming cabin for muddy paws.
You should know
- There is an extra charge if you bring your dogs along to cover a “pet clean” following your stay.
The details
High Ridge Barn is a gorgeous 17th Century building constructed using local pink stone and surrounded by the fields and woodland of the Peak District. This peaceful location, without another human in sight, is perfect for family or group trips getting away from it all. The recently renovated barn enjoys stunning views across the Swythamley Valley and sleeps up to eight in four double bedrooms. After a day hiking or cycling through the surrounding countryside, recover in the wood-fired sauna and relax in front of the Scandi log-burner in the living room.
The Scandi-inspired interior is spacious and welcoming with the white walls contrasting beautifully with the barn’s exposed wooden beams. You’ll find the kitchen and dining area in the double-height main barn which is nicely well equipped, you’ll even find an oyster shucker. This space opens out onto the cosy living area where two luxurious velvet sofas are gathered around a log burning stove. This really is the perfect spot to curl up with a book in the evening or enjoy a movie night in.
The four double bedrooms are equipped with the highest quality bedding, feather and goose down pillows and duvets and medium-firm pocket sprung mattresses to sink into after a busy day exploring. Two of the rooms have super-king sized beds which can be split into two large singles depending on your preference. There is an ensuite room with a king-sized bed and the last bedroom features another king-sized bed with the option of adding a cot with mattress and bedding.
There are three luxurious bathrooms, so there’ll be no waiting around for a hot, steamy shower after a long day in the Peaks. The family bathroom features a beautiful free-standing bathtub and a separate shower area. There’s also a shower room with Bluetooth speakers and the ensuite bathroom. After your shower, a fluffy bathrobe and slippers will be waiting for you.
High Ridge Barn has half an acre of private garden for guests to enjoy which is dog-secured. There’s a BBQ, secure storage for any bikes, a wood-fired sauna and even a dog grooming cabin so you don’t have to worry about any muddy paws in the house after walks.
There are plenty of walks that you can do right from the front door. For some stunning views from High Ridge itself, try The Roaches walk and see if you can spot the Barn from the top. Dane Valley Way is a beautiful river-side walk and you can even take a dip in Pannier’s Pool if you’re feeling brave. There are also lots of cycling routes around both on and off-road. Hire a bike from one of the local bike shops or bring your own and take advantage of the storage and washing facilities at the barn. For something a little different, try Go Ape or visit the Churnet Valley Railway and have a go at driving a train.
High Ridge Barn is a gorgeous 17th Century building constructed using local pink stone and surrounded by the fields and woodland of the Peak District. This peaceful location, without another human in sight, is perfect for family or group trips getting away from it all. The recently renovated barn enjoys stunning views across the Swythamley Valley and sleeps up to eight in four double bedrooms. After a day hiking or cycling through the surrounding countryside, recover in the wood-fired sauna and relax in front of the Scandi log-burner in the living room.
The Scandi-inspired interior is spacious and welcoming with the white walls contrasting beautifully with the barn’s exposed wooden beams. You’ll find the kitchen and dining area in the double-height main barn which is nicely well equipped, you’ll even find an oyster shucker. This space opens out onto the cosy living area where two luxurious velvet sofas are gathered around a log burning stove. This really is the perfect spot to curl up with a book in the evening or enjoy a movie night in.
The four double bedrooms are equipped with the highest quality bedding, feather and goose down pillows and duvets and medium-firm pocket sprung mattresses to sink into after a busy day exploring. Two of the rooms have super-king sized beds which can be split into two large singles depending on your preference. There is an ensuite room with a king-sized bed and the last bedroom features another king-sized bed with the option of adding a cot with mattress and bedding.
There are three luxurious bathrooms, so there’ll be no waiting around for a hot, steamy shower after a long day in the Peaks. The family bathroom features a beautiful free-standing bathtub and a separate shower area. There’s also a shower room with Bluetooth speakers and the ensuite bathroom. After your shower, a fluffy bathrobe and slippers will be waiting for you.
High Ridge Barn has half an acre of private garden for guests to enjoy which is dog-secured. There’s a BBQ, secure storage for any bikes, a wood-fired sauna and even a dog grooming cabin so you don’t have to worry about any muddy paws in the house after walks.
There are plenty of walks that you can do right from the front door. For some stunning views from High Ridge itself, try The Roaches walk and see if you can spot the Barn from the top. Dane Valley Way is a beautiful river-side walk and you can even take a dip in Pannier’s Pool if you’re feeling brave. There are also lots of cycling routes around both on and off-road. Hire a bike from one of the local bike shops or bring your own and take advantage of the storage and washing facilities at the barn. For something a little different, try Go Ape or visit the Churnet Valley Railway and have a go at driving a train.
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From previous guestsBased on 7 reviews
We stayed over Christmas & Rosie & Rob couldn't of done anymore to make sure our stay was the perfect place to be to celebrate Christmas with family! Beautifully decorated, personalised Christmas stockings for each of our furry friends & a lovely hamper full of goodies for us humans! We ordered fruit & veg through Rosie & Rob before we arrived from the local greengrocer. The kitchen was fully equipped to make a full on Christmas dinner, we made use of the fondue set on Christmas eve, ate the delicious fresh bread, eggs & honey. The beds were lovely & comfy, the rooms were all spotless & furniture was comfortable, enjoyed the wood burner on the cold evenings. Beautiful scenery to sit & have your morning cuppa looking out over, the bird feeders were a lovely touch too We made use of the dog bath, not sure our four legged friends were quite so keen! We enjoyed walking locally as well as going a bit further afield, would highly recommend for a relaxing break & will definitely be back, but maybe when its warmer!
Coolstays User
Stayed December 2025
Dear Rosie & Rob, Thank you so much for going over and above on making our stay a memorable one and adding little touches like birthday bunting, flowers and fizz. The sauna was an added bonus on one of the coldest days here! We thoroughly enjoyed our first visit to the Peak District and exploring the beauty of the National Park with long walks from Chatsworth to Bakewell, Castleton to Mam Tor, and the local walk to Wincle Brewery via Lud's Church. We ate in some fantastic pubs including the Lazy Trout, Sutton Hall and the Knott Inn. Everyone has been very friendly and welcoming. High Ridge Barn is luxury at its best and offers everything to its visitors and our four legged friends! The dog bath was essential for this time of year as was the boot radiator - one has already been ordered for our return home! Thank you again.
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Stayed January 2025
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