General The Farmhouse occupies an enviable, elevated location and is built in traditional limestone typical of the Peak District National Park. It dates back to the late 18th century. Recently renovated and refurbished bringing it up to a luxury 5 star standard. It now sits in an attractive courtyard setting occupying two sides of the courtyard. It can sleep a large group of up to 12 people offering a choice of five spacious bedrooms all with their own luxury en-suites plus an additional family bathroom too. Each bedroom is individually furnished with charming personal touches and attention to detail. Ground Floor The ground floor has the advantage of being an open-plan design giving a large and spacious feel to the farmhouse. It has the benefit of oil fired central heating throughout. The majority of the rooms have double aspect windows, most with fabulous views of the Peak District National Park, giving the whole property a light and airy opulence. The old character Front Door opens up to a large light reception/dining hall area with oak flooring and an open galleried staircase. Leading into the: Dining Area This has a lovely antique pine farmhouse table and chairs with feature ornate wooden balustrade and an oak floor. Leading off to the left with feature steps down to the large Sitting room and to the right opens out to the breakfast end of the kitchen area. The Kitchen The kitchen is large, modern and fully equipped area with white Shaker style fitted cupboards and solid wooden worktops. It has a large Belfast sink with luxury black granite surrounds and the cosy benefit of an AGA type oil fired cooker adding both warmth and atmosphere to the farmhouse kitchen making it the heart of the home. One end opens out to a breakfast area furnished with comfy high-back pine stools and a soft squashy leather sofa for enjoying that morning cuppa. There are French windows, which open out to a paved and gravelled terraced area; to enjoy alfresco dining, whilst soaking up the stunning westerly views over the fabulous countryside of the Peak District National Park. The Sitting Room The sitting room is a lovely spacious room, which has retained much of its original character with exposed beams. There are no less than five windows in here, three with panoramic westerly views of the Peak District National Park countryside. The remaining two overlooking the courtyard, one adapted into a comfy window seat with scatter cushions. Ample deep-seated sofas and comfy chairs occupy this room with antique pine coffee tables to sit that gin and tonic whilst you gaze at the flames dancing in the roaring log fire. There is a large feature double sided wood-burning stove shared with the adjoining Orangery. The Orangery The Orangery has an abundance of character and retains its original limestone feature wall incorporating the double-sided wood-burner stove. The west wall has a large glazed area with French doors opening directly onto a sheltered flagstone paved terrace area. Here you can chill-out on comfortable garden furniture and enjoy the breath taking far-reaching views of the surrounding Peak Park countryside. This room is warm and cosy in the winter with the wood-burning stove, and is an idyllic sun trap during the warmer months. It's a great place to relax and enjoy the Peak District Park stunning sunsets. First Floor On the first floor there are three large bedrooms, approached via a galleried landing, having a south facing window looking out towards Ashbourne and beyond. There's an additional, sumptuous main bathroom. This bathroom has a luxury free standing roll top bath from which you can soak up the views towards Bakewell. All five bedrooms have their own individual and luxury en-suite facilities, which have luxurious large fluffy towels and bathrobes.
The Master Bedroom The master bedroom is a huge stunning double aspect room, with exposed timber trusses. It has views to the east overlooking the spacious courtyard and to the west giving a panoramic landscape of the Peak District National Park in the direction of Hartington and Biggin. It has been furnished as a family room with a king size oak sleigh bed and a 3' pine single bed. There is a spacious, luxury, en-suite comprising of a large bath with shower above. The Guest Bedroom The guest bedroom is an elegant, large, south facing room over looking the spacious courtyard with far reaching views beyond of the Peak District National Park and towards Ashbourne. It has a fabulous carved antique king size four poster bed. This room benefits from a spacious, luxury wet room style en-suite, again with enviable open views of the Derbyshire countryside. Bedroom 3 Bedroom 3 is a spacious double room, furnished with a king size cast Iron bed and having stunning westerly views across the panoramic Peak District National Park countryside. It's own luxury en-suite bathroom has a large deluxe cubicle shower. The ground floor has a further 2 spacious bedrooms again both having full en-suite facilities. Bedroom 4 Bedroom 4 is a spacious four poster room with a large king size four poster antique bed. It has easterly views overlooking the spacious courtyard and beyond. This romantic room has a luxurious en-suite to include a large wet room style shower facility. Bedroom 5 Bedroom 5 is a very generous size room overlooking the westerly aspect of the farmhouse and garden. This room has been furnished as a family room, with an enormous 6' super king size divan style bed and one 3' single divan. It also has a luxury en-suite with a large wet room shower. Outside Large garden areas with herbaceous flower beds and lawn area. Spacious enclosed courtyard setting with ornate central granite water feature surrounded by clusters of red and yellow fragrant roses. Prices 2010 - Uppermoor Farmhouse - sleeps 12
Short Breaks 3 or 4 nights (Monday-Friday or Friday-Monday): £700 to £1200
Full weeks 7 nights (Saturday - Saturday): £1000 to £1900
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