Title: Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn ![3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38260000/38257400/38257320/784ccb5e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38260000/38257400/38257320/09b7f583.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![TV](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38260000/38257400/38257320/4390c8e1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38260000/38257400/38257320/223afb95.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38260000/38257400/38257320/59fe13c6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn provides amenities, such as a garden and a playground. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. 9.0 Wonderful ### Entire home 3 bedroomsSleeps 6 ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Barbecue grill - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn Swallow Cottage has been created through the tasteful conversion of one of the outbuildings at Dove Mount Farm, right on the edge of the peak district, 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. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the house: Free WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 3 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Hair dryer - Shower - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room ### Entertainment - TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Handrails in stairways - No lift - Smooth flooring in public areas - Stair-free path to entrance - 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 - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Garden - Recycling - Solar energy ## 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 ### Pets Pets not allowed ### 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 This property uses solar energy 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 Registration Number 892939460 ### We should mention This property does not have any lifts ### Property is also known as Swallow Is A Coverted Barn Swallow Cottage is a Coverted Barn Ashbourne Swallow Cottage is a Coverted Barn Private vacation home ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.03575%2C-1.74870&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=2JV0S_OIcG6vR3CjTtUDyoZzif0=) Ashbourne, England #### What's nearby - Pipes in The Peaks - 8 min drive - 3.2 miles - Tissington Hall - 9 min drive - 4.5 miles - The Regent Theatre - 10 min drive - 4.5 miles - Carsington Water - 16 min drive - 9.2 miles - Alton Towers - 24 min drive - 14.5 miles #### Getting around - Derby Station - 28 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 55 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Bettys Sewing Box - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Green Man - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Old Dog - ‬5 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive - ‪Birds - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn ? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn ? > Checkout is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn 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). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Swallow Cottage is a coverted barn Reviews 9.0 ### Wonderful All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) ### 9.0 Cleanliness ### 9.6 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities 10 - Excellent 26 8 - Good 10 6 - Okay 2 4 - Poor 1 2 - Terrible 1 ### 10/10 Excellent #### steven r. 14 Aug 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect accommodation A lovely cottage in a lovely area, perfectly located for Alton towers. ##### steven r. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Megan M. 27 Jun 2024 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Relaxing and beautifuñ Had a great time walking from the house to Tissington. Great location near Dovedale. Property was as advertised, clean and relaxing. ##### Megan M. Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lyndon T. 2 Oct 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great stay for a local Wedding Swallow cottage was perfect for our stay for a wedding at Tissington Hall. Lovely and close to both Tissington and Ashbourne. Jackie was very welcoming and helpful on our arrival and the cottage had everything we required for our two night stay. ##### Lyndon T. Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mark K. 27 Dec 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Amazing Trip In short, beautiful friendly host, beautiful town, beautifull people. Enjoyed tge stay very much. I would like to say a big thank you on behalf of my friends as well. They said everything was fabulous. ##### Mark K. Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ken T. 21 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Ideally placed cottage. Jackie, our host, was very welcoming and helpful. The cottage was comfortable , well equipped and ideally placed for exploring the locality. We much appreciated the wine and chocolate which helped us to relax after an arduous journey in the heat of summer. ##### Ken T. Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Holly W., San Marcos, CA 10 Mar 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Just right The location of this barn is so easy. Very short drive into Asbourne and surrounding villages and towns. But walk out your door and the Tissington Trail is across the field and you are in the middle of beautiful countryside. The barn is clean and had everything we needed for our stay. This was our 2nd visit and we would certainly stay again. ##### Holly W. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Linda S. 12 May 2023 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Country Cottage Great location with beautiful views of the countryside. Fantastic pub just down the street aways. The place is spacious. There are no laundry facilities with this cottage. The beds are slightly uncomfortable, and one of the showers was not working very well. ##### Linda S. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023 ### 6/10 Okay #### philip l. 22 Mar 2023 Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy #### Country side was lovly If you like upside down living that's a start I found the decor and furniture in need of a tidy up the windows wouldn't stay open so had to be wedged open also the barbecue was all rusty I think this accommodation needs an overhaul oh and dont expect a good internet connection, to sume up would I stay here again I'm sorry to say NO . ##### philip l. Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Sebastian 16 Apr 2023 Liked: Cleanliness ##### Sebastian Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Stephanie 22 Aug 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication We had a lovely stay at swallow cottage. We're a family of 2 adults and 3 children and used the cottage as a base for our trip to Alton towers. The property was about 15 minutes drive to the theme park. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed for our stay. There is a lovely garden area also. Thanks for a great stay. ##### Stephanie Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Osama E. 28 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Fantastic family house Excellent place for family holiday and not far from local attractions such as Alton towers and walking places although we did not have time to walk as we spent most of the times in Alton towers. Nice kitchen with all white goods available except waching machine. 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms including 1 ensuite. Very nice spacious garden outside with BBQ facility with plenty of chairs and table along with small swing. Landlord is very nice and we had a very warm welcome. The only minor thing is mattresses upstairs are not very comfortable and also struggled to find the place using post code. ##### Osama E. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ilanko S., Toronto, Canada 15 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great property at an amazing location At the doorstep to the Peak District, Swallow cottage offers an amazing place for a family visit to the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak district. Our host Jackie was so friendly and accommodating.. She provided useful information and tips on making the most of our visit. Fantastic time at a great place. ##### Ilanko S. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Helen C. 10 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Girls activity weekend Swallow cottage is in a perfect Location to access Carsington Water for water sports, Thorpe Cloud for a spectacular 360 degree view of the Dales and Dovedale for stroll and a paddle. The cottage has a lovely garden for relaxing in and lovely Hosts ##### Helen C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Carol C. 7 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Weekend at Alton Towers Communication with Jackie prior to our visit was very good, we arrived a little early and there was no problem checking in, the welcome chocolate and wine was a pleasant surprise. The cottage was really well equipped, plenty of hot water, linen and towels. Jackie gave us some great recommendations on the local area. We traveled as a family of 5 with 2 teenagers, as such they were not impressed with the Wi-Fi however for the time we were in the cottage it was sufficient for our needs. A really lovely place to stay and we would have liked to have stayed a little longer to see the surrounding area and not just the theme park. The drive to Alton Towers was only 20 minutes away. ##### Carol C. Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### Anne O. 23 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Pleasant cottage in a beautiful area Nice little cottage with a rustic feel in a great position for exploring the Peak District. It sleeps 6 and was fine for our party of 4 adults, a 3 year old and a baby, but the living areas might be a bit cramped for 6 adults. The kitchen and sitting room are on the first floor with the stairs opening directly into the kitchen. The first floor is light and has beautiful views over the surrounding countryside from the windows of the living area and the upstairs bedroom. The other two bedrooms and the bath- and shower- rooms are on the ground floor. The furniture and appliances could perhaps do with being updated (we cooked and ate in most of the time and found the oven particularly frustrating as it took so long to reach the right temperature). However, on the plus side, everything we needed was there and there was plenty of hot water. Outside there is a pleasant grassy area shared with the adjoining cottages, although this is only separated from the lane by a low wall and no gate. There isn't much traffic along the lane but such cars as do use it often came by quite fast. The cottage is within walking distance of the Tissington Trail and is close to Ashbourne and Dovedale and many other scenic spots. The host Jackie is very welcoming and helpful. We had a very enjoyable stay. ##### Anne O. Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022 ### 8/10 Good #### lisa s. 7 Jun 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely short stay Lovely couple of days away. Jackie was very helpful. You can Walkington Ashbourne on the trail but it is a good 50 minutes. ##### lisa s. Stayed 3 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Felicity E. 24 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Great location for Alton Towers Lovely little place, well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds. Lovely host, nice welcoming touch of wine & chocolate. Perfect location for our 2 day trip to Alton Towers. ##### Felicity E. Stayed 2 nights in May 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ruth R. 24 May 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Early May getaway We had a lovely stay. The cottage is well placed for accessing the dales and Ashbourne is a quaint market town. It was useful to get the advice on the alternative drive as it cut out a particularly nasty corner. We would be happy to stay again ##### Ruth R. Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Terriann J. 29 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Perfect for a short break Perfect location which offered all the amenities we required for our stay. Friendly hosts and nice little welcome touch too! Thank you 😊 ##### Terriann J. Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Judith H. 17 Apr 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Lovely barn conversion stay We had a great short break. The cottage had everything we needed. Jackie was very friendly and gave us some tips on places to go and things to do. We enjoyed a walk in Dovedale, a day at Alton Towers and lots of meals in country pubs nearby. We loved the wine and chocolate to welcome us too. Thank you Judith ##### Judith H. Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Ally B. 4 Apr 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A perfect place located near alton towers Jackie, the owner was very helpful. A few bits of the property could do with upgrading or updating but this didn’t have a great impact on our 2 night stay ##### Ally B. Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Mohammed Uzayr R. 20 Mar 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Brilliant host Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Jackie was very helpful and location was decent with main sites not too far too. ##### Mohammed Uzayr R. Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Jennifer G. 3 Feb 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Family Short Break We were due to stay during October half term when our one year old suddenly fell ill and had to be hospitalized. Jackie was absolutely wonderful, both in communicating with us during what was a stressful time and also in understanding our last minute need to cancel. She also very graciously allowed us to re-book for a different date and we are very much looking forward to staying in February this year. ##### Jennifer G. Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### Imogen T. 22 Jan 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Good barn conversion Good barn conversion in the beautiful Peak district - within walking distance of Tissington Trail and Ashbourne. Comfortable accommodation and warm welcome from hosts. Disappointed with no washing machine and negligible Wi-Fi. ##### Imogen T. Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021 ### 8/10 Good #### julie s. 3 Jan 2022 Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### A wonderful short break! This was a last minute booking and under the circumstances was dealt with very efficiently. Jackie was quick to respond to our enquiry. The cottage had the most beautiful views and was well-equipped. It was extremely handy for the Tissington Trail and a short drive to Dovedale (I'm sure, during summer, it would be walkable but the mud got the better of us!) ##### julie s. 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