Self-Catering at Vale Barn | Holiday Cottages in Chesterfield

Holiday home
Vale Barn is a detached barn conversion in the centre of Dronfield in Derbyshire. The cottage can sleep six people in two bedrooms with a sofa bed in the sitting room. The two bedrooms are made up of a king-size double with an en-suite and a twin room. There is also a bathroom, a ground floor basin and WC, a kitchen, a utility and a sitting room with a dining area. Outside is off road parking for two cars and two patio areas with furniture. Vale Barn is in an ideal location for discovering the Peak District and Derbyshire.

Accomodation Details
Please Note: this property only accepts a changeover on a Saturday. Note: No type of parties are allowed at the property. Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with breakfast island (seats 4). Utility. Sitting room with dining area and sofa bed.

Area
Dronfield is a Derbyshire market town with a history dating back to before the 1086 Domesday Book, and has a number of 12th century buildings which are still in existence. The town has a wide range of shops, pubs, restaurants and also a modern sports centre, and is surrounded by wonderful Peak District countryside where the walks are asking to be explored.

Region
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.

Amenities
Gas central heating. Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, Blu-ray, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Secure bike/buggy shed. Two patio areas with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking including vaping. Shop, pub and railway station 3 mins walk. Note: Steep slope with handrail approaching property followed by 8 stone steps to front patio. Note: The galleried landing overlooks the sitting room, therefore care should be taken. Note: Maximum 6 guests including infants. Note: This property has a minimum stay of 4 nights.

JonathanW26

September 2021

We really enjoyed our week at Vale Barn. It's a beautiful and spacious barn conversion. Very well spec'd, comfy, homely and warm. The kitchen is huge, very well equiped, top notch and has all the utensils, pots pans etc that you would need. The living room and dining room are spacious and comfortable with nice lighting and well equiped with FreeSat, Samsung TV and a DVD player. Plenty of choice for enterntainment.There is a selection of DVD's and books in the bookcase and plenty of tourist brochures for numerous attractions and places ot visit in the Peak District. The main bathroom is spacious and gorgeous with a huge bath, shower head and plate shower over. The master bedroom also has an ensuite with shower. Towels are provided so you don't have to worry about packing extra. There is a washing machine and drying room if you need it just off the entrance hallway with a 3rd toilet downstairs. The owner, Lucy, had left us some nice touches you don't often see. She left us teabags, coffee, milk, brioche loaf, jam and fruit to ensure we had some provisions when we arrived. There is a Sainsbury's and Lidl a few minutes away so easy to stock up for your stay. There are also some lovely pubs and restuarants on your doorstep. Recommend Simply Chinese and Casa Latina (open Fri & Sat). The railway line is mentioned but wasn't really noticed and didn't bother us at all. The walk down from the car parking just off the road is a bit of a slope but not slippery at all and is well lit with automatic lighting as you approach. Everything was spotless and clean. There are instructions on what to do when leaving due to the current Covid issues - nothing major, just leaving bedding, towels and bath mats in the laundry bags in the shed and leaving internal doors and the windows open when leaving to air out. It's nice to know that cleanliness, especially during these dificult times, is taken seriously. Lucy and David will give you a warm welcome, if not in person just yet. We will be back soon.

George A

October 2020

We have family nearby and wanted to explore the area as well as visit and see them. Without doubt, Vale Barn was the best equipped cottage we have ever had and is immaculately clean and well set up. Lucy, the owner, could not have been more helpful and there were some welcoming goodies. The barn is warm and comfortable and we had absolute confidence in the standards of cleanliness, especially under Covid circumstances. Beds were very comfortable and all furnishings were of a high standard. We were 6 for one night and then 2 for the remainder. It was more than big enough and equipped for 6 and the 2 of us did not feel like we were rattling around. Despite the railway line being close, the walls are so thick that it did not disturb us at all. We had been made aware of the approach down the steep slope and anyone with significant mobility issues should bear this in mind. The setting is just lovely and the outlook is very pretty. The walk into Dronfield centre is slightly uphill but within easy reach, as is the local supermarket. If you want to visit Dronfield or the surrounding areas, like Chatsworth and Bakewell and have a comfortable "home away from home" to return to, don't hesitate to book this charming barn.

Ms Mcmillan

July 2020

The barn is lovely and well positioned to travel around Derbyshire.. The hosts were very responsive if we had any questions.

Ms Mcmillan, July 2020

December 2019

Vale Barn is an excellent choice for 4 people.. It is very comfortable and well appointed and professionally managed. Whilst we used it as a base to be near our children for Christmas, it is also so well placed for the lovely pubs and shops in the old village and on the doorstep of the Peak District and excellent country walks. I enjoyed cooking Christmas Dinner in the very well appointed kitchen and we were very cosy and comfortable in the Barn. It is tastefully decorated and a warm and relaxing place to be in. We also felt that if we had a problem, which we didn't, it would be sorted quickly. I really enjoyed cooking Christmas Dinner for our family in the very well appointed kitchen. The layout of the Barn is very well designed with a useful utility and downstairs cloakroom, a great en-suite to the main bedroom and a large main bathroom. Excellent heating system and always hot water. A great property in a good location, we were not disturbed by the train line and felt very relaxed and peaceful throughout the week.

Prof Nunnington, December 2019

November 2019

Vale barn is a great place to stay with great hosts.. 10 out of 10

Mr Mclean, November 2019

October 2019

A fantastic sizeable cottage right in the center of Dronfield.. Super clean with every amenity you would need. The host even left handmade flapjack which was absolutely delicious and enough basics to start the week relaxed and not rush straight to the supermarket. I highly recommend this place. Book it if you have a chance.

Mr Golby

June 2019

A very high standard property ideally located to explore the local area.. Hosts were perfect, met us on arrival, explained where everything was and how it worked and then left us to enjoy our holiday. Excellent-thank you.

Mrs Ford

March 2019

The barn was a perfect base.. We were able to leave the car when travelling to Sheffield and Chesterfield as access to the station was so handy. When we did venture out by car there was plenty to explore, including Hardwick Hall, a magnificent Tudor house and a working water mill. Dronfield is a lively village and our hosts were helpful and welcoming. In all we had a great week.

andystead99

December 2018

We chose Vale Barn as the venue for our family Christmas this year. Having 3 elderly relatives in residence for Christmas Day presents a number of challenges for any venue. Vale Barn is very well equipped in all aspects, spotlessly clean and extremely easy to keep warm (important with 3 octogenarians in the party. The kitchen coped easily with producing a full scale Christmas dinner for 5 people and there was more than enough table and seating space for people to be comfortable. The owners, David and Lucy are very friendly and had gone to the trouble of decorating the barn for Christmas, a really nice touch. Vale Barn is a gem on the outskirts of Sheffield. We would be happy to recommend it to anyone

Mr Stead

We chose Vale Barn as our base for a family Christmas on the outskirts of Sheffield.. We needed somewhere that could accommodate a number of elderly (80+) relatives for the Christmas period including a home made Christmas lunch. Vale Barn proved to be an excellent choice. It was well equipped, spotlessly clean, easy to keep warm and the layout was ideal for our less mobile relatives. The owners, David and Lucy, were very friendly and had decorated the barn for Christmas, a really nice touch. We would not hesitate to return to Vale Barn for future breaks.

Mrs O'Connell

November 2018

This is the second time I have stayed at Vale Barn and absolutely love it.. The barn is beautiful, laid out with such care and attention to detail it has everything you could want. The home made flapjack on arrival go down a treat as well! It's in a brilliant location perfect for a stroll to the brilliant pubs in Dronfield, going out to the peak district or a day out in Chesterfield or Sheffield. Hired the Barn this time for a weekend away with Friends and as one of them comment 'it doesn't feel like a holiday let, it feels like home'

Mrs Spinks

September 2018

Vale Barn is, without a doubt, the cleanest of properties that we have visited.. It has a well equipped kitchen with the oven and auto washer in excellent condition. Parking can be tricky for a larger vehicle. Acess to the barn is down a steep, but well constructed, path. Our disappointment was that many of the places we wanted to visit, usually old industrial sites, were only open on weekends. Having said that, there are still many places to visit and enjoy.

Mrs Matthews

Vale Barn was absolutely perfect.. The home was very spacious, very clean and had everything that we needed. We loved it so much that we didn't want to leave. You could easily walk to the pub and shops in Dronfield and was also close to the train station and a short drive to Sheffield city center. The kitchen was very well appointed and had all the things we needed for cooking. Lucy was very easy to communicate with and very helpful. This was probably the best home I've rented in all my years of travel. We highly recommend Vale Barn and will stay there again next time we're in the area.

Miss Bray

June 2018

The barn was fantastic, in a very good location as near to Dronfield town centre, railway station and buses that go into Sheffield and Chesterfield.. David and Lucy were very helpful and made me feel relaxed. I would certainly like to return to Vale Lodge for another lovely holiday.

Mrs Stokes

March 2018

Just returned from a lovely week in Vale Barn.. Great accommodation with everything you could need. Ideally situated to explore the Peak District. We enjoyed a walk to Mam Tor / Castleton, Alton Towers & a bike ride round Ladybower Reservoir. The Blue Stoops pub is a short walk from the Barn and offers great food. Chesterfield is a short drive away & has many shop & resturants in the retail parks. If looking for a full days shopping we thought Meadowhall in Sheffield was great, roughly 20 minutes away. Hope to return soon.

Rev Vaughan

November 2017

David and Lucy are wonderful hosts, it's a great location with so many things to do around and about.. We had another great time (coming back after a holiday earlier in the year) and would definitely come back.

Mrs Scott

September 2017

The accommodation was lovely and the owners were friendly.. Lovely welcome package. Local amenities were good. Noise from the trains was minimal.

Mr Sandle

Vale Barn is a lovely place to stay, in a very good location and the owners were very friendly and helpful.. There was a great "welcome pack" on arrival.

Rev Friars

July 2017

Vale Barn is how all holiday cottages should be presented.. A warm welcome from the charming hosts but then left to enjoy the property. They are nearby but secluded should you need anything. The barn conversion was absolutely spotless both inside and out. Even the surrounding paths are pressure washed between bookings! The Chesterfield - Sheffield railway runs close by but hidden. This really did not interfere with our enjoyment at all. Comfortable beds, beautiful bathrooms, private position although within walking distance of all the many aminities Dronfield has to offer. If I had to suggest something, a strong light to read by in the lounge would have helped but that may say more about my aging eyesight than the lighting provided! One night we took advantage of Lucy's offer to cook. We strongly recommend this. Her food was delicious, piping hot and plentiful. We may well return!

italienliebhaber2017

March 2017

..das Ferienhaus ist sehr sauber und sehr gut eingerichtet. Die Küche ist modern und gut ausgestattet. Wir waren vier Erwachsene und hatten viel Platz. Die Eigentümer sind sehr gastfreundlich und haben uns mit kleinen Annehmlichkeiten überrascht und verwöhnt. Vielen Dank dafür! Wir hatten eine ausgesprochen schöne Zeit und kommen gerne wieder.

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Vale Barn in Chesterfield, Derbyshire