The 17th Century Farm and Barn are built of local pink stone in the Peak District National Park with superb views across Swythamley valley. Our peaceful rural location is surrounded by acres of fields and woods – our neighbours are sheep, wild birds, deer, plus our rescue hens and hedgehogs - yet Leek’s many shops and restaurants are only 12 minutes’ drive away, and all the major supermarkets deliver here as does the award-winning Pabna Indian restaurant.
The Barn is the only self-catering property at High Ridge and its layout is perfect for large families or groups of friends to enjoy a lovely break away from it all with fantastic views, clean fresh air and starry skies. There are many beautiful walks from the doorstep – one favourite is a circular route along the nearby spectacular Roaches ridge via picture-perfect Wincle and its excellent country pub the Ship Inn. Bespoke maps for dozens of local walks are provided, plus walking books and Ordnance Survey maps of the Peak District.
Design
High Ridge Barn is architect designed and recently renovated throughout to provide luxurious modern and comfortable self-catering accommodation. The modern interior complements the period features to give a light and bright yet cosy feel.
The enormous double-height barn has 4 double bedrooms sleeping up to 8 people, 2 of which can be arranged with large singles or super-king-sized beds with luxury pocket sprung mattresses. 2 bedrooms have king size beds, there are no sofa beds. 3 bathrooms mean no queues for the loo!
Superbly equipped
The living/dining room with Scandi log-burner leads directly from the new high-end kitchen equipped with Neff appliances and is fully equipped for your stay. Indulgent Thomas white china, multiple sets of cutlery, mugs and glassware, tea towels, cloths, cleaning products, Dyson hoover and an ash hoover, and cold/hot bags for takeaways. Everything from super-fast broadband to 1,000 thread bed linen, plug-in torches, extra wool blankets, hot water bottles, sleep kits, down & feather or hypoallergenic pillows and duvets, fluffy towels, bathrobes, slippers, muck shoes, plus a large box of logs, kindling and eco-firelighters (refills are £20 each), down to an oyster shucker.
On arrival the welcome pack includes butter, 2l milk, cake, a freshly baked loaf, local honey, drinks and a dozen free range eggs from our rescue hens.
Babies and toddlers
Babies and toddlers are welcome to use the full size Mothercare cot, a Red Kite travel cot, with all bedding, changing mat, baby gym, BT baby monitor and a Baby Bjorn highchair.
Celebrations
Ideal for birthdays and anniversaries, our Celebration package of cake, flowers and bunting makes for a perfect arrival treat for the entire group. Each festive season the Barn is fully decorated with a real Christmas tree and all the trimmings. The welcome pack includes festive baked treats and plastic-free luxury Christmas crackers.
Environmentally friendly
Eco products are provided throughout: organic shampoo and conditioner, soap, toothpaste, biodegradable bin liners, facial cleansers, feminine hygiene products, bamboo kitchen and toilet rolls, and tissues.
Kitchen pantry
The kitchen larder contains coffee beans, pods and instant coffee, plastic-free tea bags and a selection of fruit teas, spices, olive and sunflower oils, vinegars, ketchup, Sweetex, brown and white sugar, plus salt & pepper grinders.
Outside
The Barn has private half-acre landscaped dog-secure gated and fenced gardens with gravelled private parking for up to 5 cars plus a Zappi 7kW EV charging point. Guests may use the power stored in the solar battery free of charge, then pay for charging at cost.
There’s a large wood-fired outdoor sauna which can be booked for £35 a session, a large Weber BBQ, and secure bike storage.
Dogs are welcome
High Ridge is genuinely dog-friendly, and the dog grooming cabin has professional grooming equipment and products to keep your dog clean and dry. Up to 4 dogs are very welcome - £35 for one dog and £25 for each extra dog. The Barn is equipped with huge dog-friendly throws in every room, dog towels, treats, toys, a large paddling pool for hot weather, and spare collars/leads. If you’d like to visit somewhere that won’t accept dogs such as Alton Towers, our trusted dog sitters/walkers can be hired with a week’s notice.
Entertainment
The indoor games cupboard contains a large selection of board and skill games, and outdoor activities provide giant Jenga, golf with 2 putters and balls on the 1-hole golf course, badminton, Swingball, quoits and Boules. Relax in a gravity sun lounger on the private sunny terrace or lawns.
We hope you choose to come and visit High Ridge and enjoy the countryside experience as much as we do. If you have any questions about your stay, please don’t hesitate to get in touch.