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Felt Barn

Grindon, near Leek, Staffordshire
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
EV Charging
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Cot available
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Wonderfully converted former hay barn – the ideal holiday home for a large family or group of friends
  • A peaceful location, set in rolling hills within the Southern boundary of the Peak District National Park
  • Endless opportunities to explore outdoors with breathtaking scenery right on the doorstep
Property code: OC-79543

Located in the beautiful Staffordshire Moorlands, this property is within easy reach of many local attractions. The local village pub is within walking distance and a little further afield there is a country café and farm shop where you can enjoy a breakfast, lunch or dinner. The market town of Ashbourne, famous for the Royal Shrovetide, is 8 miles away, and the towns of Bakewell - famous for its Bakewell Pudding - and Buxton, home to an opera house and spa, are both a little further. When you’re looking to fill your days, you can choose from Alton Towers, Peak Wildlife Park, Thor’s Cave and the Manifold Trail, all of which can be found nearby. Or if you’re looking for activities right from your doorstep, there are plenty of pretty walks and cycle rides around the Roaches and the Manifold Valley. For those who like the water, you’ll find Rudyard Lake (of Kipling fame) with its miniature steam railway and a little further out, Carsington Water with its water sports centre. Tittesworth Reservoir also has a kayak/canoeing centre if you fancy a paddle and keen anglers will also enjoy spending time here. Other attractions include Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House, Cheddleton Steam Railway, Tissington Hall, Sudbury Hall and its Museum of Childhood - all are local and easily reached from the property by car.

This delightfully presented former hay barn combines spacious contemporary living with traditional features. The large entrance is a great space for removing outdoor wear after a long day out exploring the rolling hills of the Peak District and it leads straight into the well-equipped kitchen/diner. The kitchen area has everything you could need for your stay, including a double electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. The dining area has a large table and seating for you to dine in style with friends and family – perfect for celebrating any occasion or simply as a place to gather. There is also a Smart TV in the dining area. In addition, there is a handy utility area situated under the stairs with a washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a separate WC on the ground floor. Upstairs, you’ll find the fantastic sitting room which combines character and style in abundance, providing a large yet cosy space with log burner, Smart TV and Bluetooth speakers. Down the hallway from the sitting room are two super-king sized bedrooms a king sized bedroom, and two twin bedrooms, three of the bedrooms have an en-suite shower room and WC. One of the twin bedrooms, accessed from one of the bedrooms, has two single beds (one of which is located on a mezzanine level accessed via straight steps). Finally, adjacent to the bedroom there is a bathroom with shower over bath and WC.

To the front of the property you will find the enclosed garden and patio where you can enjoy amazing views of the hills, which provide the ideal backdrop for a photograph. This is also a perfect spot to relax and watch the world go by or enjoy some al fresco dining in finer weather.

  • 5 bedrooms - 2 super-king beds, 1 king-size bed, 1 twin, and 1 twin (a single with additional futon bed on a mezzanine level accessed via straight steps) please take care on the mezzanine level
  • 3 en-suite shower rooms with WC, 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC and 1 separate WC
  • Double electric oven and induction hob, fridge/freezer, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Nespresso vertuo coffee machine
  • Smart TV in lounge and kitchen/diner
  • Log burner (first basket of logs included, more available from the owner at an additional cost)
  • Enclosed private garden with table and chairs and BBQ
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars only
  • Lockable bike store
  • EV charging on site - Please note this is payable directly to the owner
  • Cot and highchair available
  • Outdoor dog shower
  • Pub 1.1 miles away
  • Property sleeps a maximum of 10 guests
  • Dogs are very welcome but please note they are not allowed upstairs
  • Outdoor CCTV in operation
  • Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday
  • Electric vehicle charging on site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kate Gray

This property is personally managed by Kate.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 21 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Shirley 19th May 2026

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Loved our stay in Felt Barn. Very spacious, clean & well equipped for a large family get together. Annabel was very welcoming on arrival & on hand if needed. Lots to do & see in the surrounding area & some nice walks from the Barn itself. Recommend the Sunday lunch at the Black Lion Inn at Butterton.

Reviewed by Greville 5th May 2026

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We were a family party of nine with an age group of 86 yrs to sweet 16yrs! Everybody was happy all of our time spent at Felt Barn.

Reviewed by Irene 18th April 2026

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The Barn was ideal for six adults, three children under 5 and a baby. There was plenty of crockery, a large table to seat 10 plus extra stools around the breakfast bar. Upstairs there was comfortable seating for us all. Everywhere was spotless and having 3 en suites plus a bathoom for the children and a toilet downstairs was great. There was amRead moreple parking for 3 cars on site. Hide

Reviewed by Esme 30th January 2026

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The photos dont do it justice! This is a beautifully decorated, homely cottage with a fully stocked kitchen and spacious rooms, majority en-suite. Excellent enclosed yard for the doggies to run around and stare at the sheep. Perfect for a large family stay and the owners were so friendly, helpful and responsive. Couldnt recommend more.

Reviewed by Ralph 30th December 2025

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Excellent, clean, spacious cottage for larger groups.

Reviewed by Paul 23rd December 2025

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We were a party of 7 people staying over Christmas, the accommodation and location is first class. Great communication prior to arrival and Felt Barn is well equipped throughout. So much to do within a 10 mile radius with beautiful scenery around the property. We have no hesitation to recommend.

Reviewed by Amanda 21st November 2025

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Felt Barn is an amazing place to stay at, cosy and comfortable and secure with fencing round for your dog. loved the layout of the property and the fact that everything was so comfortable from the kitchen chairs to the sofas and beds

Reviewed by Penelope 8th August 2025

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A lovely place in a lovely spot. Great for family groups, lots to see and do locally

Reviewed by Christopher 25th July 2025

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Reviewed by Alan 18th July 2025

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Excellent stay

Reviewed by Tara 27th June 2025

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A lovely cottage that was perfect for our girls' adventure weekend! We kayaked and hiked and this cottage was perfectly placed for all the facilities we required. The cottage was spacious, airy and comfortable. The host was attentive and friendly, but not intrusive - which can be a hard balance to strike! Overall, a really great property that we woRead moreuld heartily recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Lisyl 6th June 2025

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A fantastic house for special family gatherings.

Reviewed by Sue 23rd May 2025

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Lovely accommodation - spotlessly clean and very comfortable. The house was perfect for our three- generation family holiday. Beautiful setting; very quiet and peaceful with lovely views. It was so nice to be greeted by Annabel and the welcome basket was much appreciated. Thoroughly recommended!

Reviewed by Mark 12th April 2025

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Our second visit too Felt Barn and every bit as good as last year. Superb location to the many attractions around the area.

Reviewed by Mark 28th December 2024

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Reviewed by Martyn 20th December 2024

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Felt Barn is a fantastic place to stay.There were 9 of us ranging from 10 to 65 years, 3 generations of our family.It was a perfect place for us to celebrate Christmas and my husbands upcoming retirement. It's clean, spacious and very comfortable. The weather was cold and we even had snow,but with the wonderful wood burner and under floor heating wRead moree were lovely and warm.Annabel was really helpful on the couple of occasions we needed her,but also wasn't intrusive.A great place all round. Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 1st November 2024

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Fantastic girls weekend away, really well equipped, plenty of beds and bathrooms. A bit in the middle of nowhere but fine for us as we just stayed in all weekend. Owner was very responsive and even popped over with extra cleaning supplies when we used our quota. Fantastic cottage and would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Susan 25th October 2024

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We had a lovely time at Feltbarn - 3 generations and 1 dog, together for half term. Feltbarn was very clean and well equipped having everything we needed. The kitchen/dining room was really spacious where we were all came together for meals and board games. We really appreciated the logburner on the damp foggy evenings we were there. Lots to do witRead morehin a short drive and many walks close by. Can recommend Red Lion at Wetton, Tittesworth Reservoir and of course Alton Towers. Thank you Annabel! Hide

Reviewed by Tina 11th October 2024

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Felt Barn is set in a lovely location, so peaceful and quiet, and the barn is a gorgeous place, with everything you need. The bath towels are proper big towels, and toiletries provided were lovely, thank you. The beds were very comfy and all the linen was of high quality. Were were a group of 8 friends, 4 couples, so didn't need the mezzanine room Read morebut can see it's perfect for a couple with 2 children. We really appreciated the ice in the freezer, for cocktails! We would return! Hide

Reviewed by Susan 16th August 2024

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Beautiful house in an amazing location. A great venue for family holiday....

Reviewed by Natasha 26th July 2024

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.