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Snipe cottage, Historic Barn with Breathtaking views. Pet Friendly. EV type 2.

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A stone building with a patio area featuring wooden benches and tables, surrounded by a stone wall, overlooking a rural landscape.
A neatly made bed with a black and white patterned bedspread, a wooden nightstand with a lamp, and a window with patterned curtains.
A stone building with a brick wall, a window, and an electric vehicle charging station.
A living room with a wooden table, a black leather sofa, a television, and a fireplace.
A rustic barn with a sloped roof and a wooden fence in a snowy field.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Longnor, Buxton
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Buxton Opera House
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Place, Alton Towers
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪58 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Buxton

Located in Buxton, this cottage is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Brough Park Leisure Centre. .This cottage is 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Foxlowe Arts Centre and 6.9 mi (11.1 km) from Buxton and Poole's Cavern Country Park.
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What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Buxton Opera House - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • The Crescent - 18 min drive - 11.1 miles
  • Alton Towers - 34 min drive - 20.6 miles
  • Chatsworth House - 38 min drive - 22.1 miles

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 20 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 45 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ale Stop - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cheshire Cheese - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪New Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Three Horseshoes Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Flash Bar Stores - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Snipe cottage, Historic Barn with Breathtaking views. Pet Friendly. EV type 2.

Ridgehead Farm Cottages were created in 2008 by converting a 200 year old historic barn into 2 luxury cottages, Snipe and Curlew, they are both rated at the top end of 4 star by the tourist board. Set at 1500ft on a 80 acre equine farm within a site of Special Scientific Interest, they offer stunning views and year round peace and tranquillity yet are conveniently located for local amenities and exploring the Peak District. Each cottage has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms and sleeps 4 so are perfect for families or couples, the 2 cottages can be booked together (10% discount) to sleep 8. With underfloor heating downstairs and in all bathrooms they provide a warm, cosy retreat at the end of the day.
EV charger now available for use of guests, has type 2 cable fitting most modern electric vehicles. Charging costs at domestic rates.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills and bike parking.
Guests will find features like internet access, onsite parking, and a car charging station.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 4 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Bicycle parking
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Spelunking nearby
  • Wildlife walks 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)
  • Deadbolt lock
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Bicycle parking
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden
  • Some LED lighting used

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 55 lbs per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Snipe cottage, Historic Barn with Breathtaking views. Pet Friendly. EV type 2. Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 146 out of 165 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 165 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 165 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 165 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The best view of any cottage we’ve stayed in by far. Easy access to the towns of Leek and Buxton for essential needs. Staffordshire moorlands and Peak District on the doorstep for walking and sightseeing. Lovely, quiet cottage with good facilities and welcoming host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What an amazing place to stay. The accommodation had everything we needed and was clean and welcoming and the views were on another level! The location was perfect for exploring the Peak District and we managed to fit so much into just 2 days. The host Jo was kind and helpful and we would definitely recommend staying here.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely stay, the cottage is very warm and cosy with underfloor heating, most welcome after spring snow in the Peak District.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great hosts and fab cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed as a couple for a week and can wholeheartedly recommend. We wanted somewhere peaceful but also relatively accessible to other areas. Also where our dogs could stay and be walked. This property is set in a really lovely location/ clean/ tidy/ easy to find/ comfortable/ good walks nearby/ lots of local info in property/ all mod cons/ wildlife in abundance birds etc/ convenient dog walk from doorstep for furry friends. 10/10
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A lovely quiet location and easy reach to lots of Peak District towns and walks.The cottage was lovely, very comfortable and warm.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, stunning views. Joanne was most welcoming. Lovely peaceful stay just what we needed
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely comfortable property, perfect for our needs. Great to have a separate loo downstairs in addition to the two bathrooms upstairs in our barn conversion (there appears to be another rental here). Well equipped and Jo was very friendly, helpful and advised on best places to go, eat and places to check out in the local area. Beautiful views and tranquil setting, enjoyed the sound of the cuckoo outside! Thanks for the wine and biscuits! Would love to stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay in the Barn. Thank you for making us feel at home.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our host Jo was very welcoming. The cottage was lovely, comfortable and in a beautiful setting.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a lovely stay at Jo’s cottage. Very warm and welcoming despite the chilly february weather. We’d definitely come back! The cottage has everything you’d need and beautiful views of the countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Had a lovely stay. Cottage had everything you need, was clean and spacious. The views and surrounding area are beautiful. We will definitely be back! We always enjoy it here and are sorry to leave.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely barn. Fantastic stay, has everything you need. One of the cats broke down so Jo allowed us to stay 2 hours longer to stay warm and wait for the AA.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful location, to base your holiday from. Pet friendly with walks on your doorstep and more a short journey away. The owners are a lovely, friendly couple, helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was perfect in every way, very spacious and well equipped with amazing views from the terrace . The property is very rural but not far from attractions and plenty of pubs/restaurants within a 10 minute drive. Jo the host was very welcoming and informative. A bonus was there is an EV charger at the property. We would highly recommend the property.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peak district break

Good location for exploring the area.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Fantastic hosts and we will definitely be staying again. Nice warm , cosy cottage with breathtaking views.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our short break

Perfect location beautiful scenery excellent host
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Buxton getaway.

Fantastic location. Easy access to Leek and all areas surrounding. Fantastic place and already looking to book to go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage.clean and tidy and well equipped.Really warm even on the coldest of nights ( we had snow ) Lovley setting, Views are beautiful. Lots of good information in the cottage itself for things to do in and around the area. Hosts were amazing. Helpful and lovley.Highly recommend this cottage. Thank you for having us
Cottage in the distance from the dog walking field which the hosts own
Twin bedroom
Main bedroom
Unsuited for main bedroom
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We had a lovely stay in this lovely cottage. The views were so beautiful! The cottage was cosy and had everything we needed. The location was perfect for exploring the Peak District. We would definitely recommand and would love to come back!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend away

Quite location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peaceful in every way. Beautiful and comfortable little house. Everything we could have hoped for!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely property & location

Beautiful house, so lovely and warm with everything we needed set in a spectacular location. Despite the wind and rain we had a great time and managed to do some lovely walks in the better days.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The toilets could have done with a clean, the window in the double bedroom kept flying open catch not working properly, under the sink needs a clean , and the oven . The host was spot on . All the animals were lovely. Beautiful setting and loved the geese that fly in . A view to die for. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2026