Luxury Bed and Breakfast, B&B, Accommodation Wincle, Cheshire, England

Barleyford

Lodge No 7

Beautifully set in the soft green foothills of the Peak District, Barleyford lies in complete seclusion, reached through a wooded river valley and rolling farmland. The lovely 14th century house stands in splendid isolation at the end of a mile-long private road .

Huge cruck beams, massive timbers, crackling log fires, old oak furniture and works of art reminiscent of another age sit comfortably with gentle modernisation. Every room in the house, including the four poster suite and the magnificent beamed bedroom, has a wonderful view.

Masses of lavender and soft blue nepeta edge the stone flagged terrace where guests take tea in summer. 110 acres of extensively farmed grassland and woodland are home to wonderful wildlife, from pied fly-catchers in the alders and mad February hares, to red deer stags roaring near the house during the autumn rut. Three long-distance footpaths are directly accessible, and guests may if they wish borrow wellies and binoculars.

Your Bed & Breakfast Hosts

Derek is a Chemical Engineer and Jane runs the farm and the fishing. They are a happy, relaxed and well-travelled couple who enjoy entertaining. Jane and Derek take care to make sure guests enjoy their stay, and are always happy to suggest sights to see, walking routes and excellent pubs, all within easy reach.

The Location

In the Peak District National Park are sheepdog trials, well-dressing, rush-bearing ceremonies and markets. Nearby are the interesting antiques towns of Leek, Ashbourne and Bakewell; and historic houses and gardens including Chatsworth, Biddulph Grange, Little Moreton, Haddon and Hardwick. Stoke-on-Trent in the Potteries is a good source of Wedgwood, Spode and Doulton at very low prices, and factory tours are fascinating. Countless other options include Buxton Festival events, Alton Towers and Jodrell Bank.

Places of Local Interest

Peak District National Park, Little Moreton Hall, Tatton Park, Biddulph Grange, Manchester Airport, Alton Towers, The Potteries, Buxton, Macclesfield, Jodrell Bank,

How to find Barleyford Bed & Breakfast (B&B).

DO NOT GO TO WINCLE. Leave A523 at Rushton entering Sugar Street beside the Royal Oak. After ¼ mile fork left into dip and straight on into private road. Surface is rough at first but soon improves. Keep straight on, down hill and over river. Barleyford is at the end of a mile of private road.