Courtyard Barn
Tideswell

Large group accommodation in the Peak District National Park

Courtyard Barn
perfect for friends and families reunited.

“Courtyard Barn in Tideswell” is a large holiday cottage in the Peak District National Park perfect for friends and families reunited. It is also dog-friendly.

This spacious and comfortable barn conversion is centrally located in the heart of the village, providing easy access to all the attractions of the area. The highlight of this property is the large amount of private outdoor space it offers – the rear opens to a decked patio and BBQ area, table tennis and swing-ball.

There is also an acre of private field with spectacular, uninterrupted views over the village. We have parking space for up to five cars and have two EV charging stations. With five bedrooms and three bathrooms, this ‘group accommodation’ property can easily accommodate multi-generational families and groups of friends.

The large open plan dining/living room space (with log burner) can comfortably seat 14 adults, and there is an adjacent separate, fully equipped kitchen. There is a mezzanine area for table football.

Located in the heart of the village, Courtyard Barn is just a few minutes walk from real ale pubs full of character such as The Horse & Jockey, The Star, and The George. All offer great food. All are dog friendly.Tideswell has two restaurant/bistros – The Merchants Yard and Sal’s Italian restaurant, plus several charming cafés, a fish & chip shop – and a local Co-op.Well-behaved Stag and Hen parties are welcome.If you are planning a relaxed weekend away with local walks and outdoor activities such as Climbing, Show Cave visits, Cycle hire and even Clay Pigeon Shooting or Go-Ape Forest Adventures, then Courtyard Barn is the place to stay because all these activities are close by.We are also handy for Chatsworth House, Gardens and Kids Adventure PlaygroundCourtyard Barn is offered exclusively as a weekend venue for 2, 3 or 4 nights. You can check real-time availability and prices and make a booking below.For more detailed information about Tideswell Village, upcoming events and a full range of shopping and dining facilities, click Visit Tideswell.

Easy access to the large dining table from the kitchen through double doors, ensuring convenient serving

Throughout the house we have curated art, space, colour and texture to make your ‘Peak District party weekend’ a memorable event

Our spacious dining table comfortably seats 14 guests

The bold bright kitchen also has ample undercounter freezer and fridge facilities

Spacious kitchen features full-size electric double oven/grill, 4-ring gas hob and a microwave

Ideal for guests who like to cook and entertain, the linked dining and living areas are perfect for cosy dinners around a big table

The large TV features in the corner of the lounge is internet enabled, so you can log into all the usual TV channels – and more

Massive oak beams create a spectacular vaulted ceiling.

Vibrant and cozy Bedroom 4, upstairs, not far from the living room and upstairs bathroom

Upstairs Bedroom 5, near family bathroom, with a dressing table for makeup application (not shown)

Spacious, family-friendly Bedroom 3 with Superking bed, convertible sofabed, and separate 32-inch TV

Embrace the sun in ground floor Bedroom 2, where double patio doors lead to a private courtyard oasis

Traditional claw foot bath with modern overhead & detachable showerheads

Stylishly adorned main family bathroom conveniently situated near bedrooms 4 and 5

A Peak District oasis for sun-drenched mornings, a perfect outdoor retreat

Fish, floating freely on the fireplace

Exotic creatures lurk in the corner – here is Cyril, our pet gargoyle

A proper woodburning stove to keep you warm and toasty - highly efficient with secondary burn feature, reducing smoke emissions

Full-size table football unit on mezzanine floor. Play without coins!

The stone fireplace surround is 400 years old, from an ancient monastery and over 2 metres tall

Dog-friendly with 'Marmite' the gentle cockerpoo. Loves people, dogs, and kids

Courtyard Barn in Tideswell: ideal base for cycling in Derbyshire's Peak District. Secure rear outdoor space behind locked gates, hidden from view

Charcoal BBQ outside with sheltered seating area. BBQ utensils provided; please bring your own charcoal

The Old Pond: Ideal for the wood-fired chiminea and cozy conversations. Dry with flagstone seating at a convenient height

Our private field under the big blue skies of Tideswell village

Picnic tables are available in field overlooking Tideswell village

Unique hillside property with rear entrance in roof, annexing the quiet enclosed courtyard

Wooden outdoor seating, secluded and private, very sunny location

BBQ and outside seating together

Enchanting tunnel connects patio to courtyard. Kids may spot playful faeries amidst foliage

Descending into the lush green tunnel of overgrown ivy

Outdoor space features a robust Pongori table tennis system

Very comfortable outside space in the heart of the Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. The rear area is not overlooked and becomes a glorious sun trap in the morning and early afternoon.

Tastefully decorated main family bathroom located outside bedrooms 4 and 5, with traditional washbasin and WC

The bathroom also features a claw foot traditional bath, with modern touches such as a big overhead shower and a smaller detachable showerhead.

Spacious ground floor Bedroom 1 with King-size bed, ensuite (bidet, toilet, washbasin and walk-in shower. Pull-out sofabed converts to 2 singles.

Bedroom 2, located on the ground floor, has a sunny disposition, and opens out via double patio doors to a private fully enclosed courtyard.

Bedroom 3 is the largest in the house with Superking bed plus a sofabed that converts to 2 singles. Perfect family/kids room with a separate internet-enabled 32-inch TV.

Bedroom 4, upstairs, is a colourful double, located just off the living room area, near the upstairs family bathroom.

Bedroom 5, upstairs, situated near the family bathroom. Also features a dressing table for applying makeup (not shown)

Our shoal of pet fish love to swim above the fireplace.

You’ll find wonderful things in the alcoves – meet Cyril, our resident gargoyle.

Bird’s eye view of the dining table, which easily seats 14 in comfort.

The dining area extends into the living area to make a very adaptable entertaining area for this Derbyshire Peak District holiday home.

The large dining table is easily accessed from the kitchen via double doors, making serving easy.

We have made creative use of colour, texture, space and arty objects to make your ‘Dinner Party in the Peaks’ an unforgettable experience.

Perfect for cooking enthusiasts and social entertainers, the integrated dining and living areas create an inviting space for convivial dinner parties.

Fully equipped kitchen has an electric double oven/grill, 4 burner gas hob and microwave cooking facilities.

With views over the private courtyard below, this bright kitchen also has a dishwasher, a freezer and two undercounter fridges.

The spectacular vaulted ceiling, supported by two giant triangulated oak beams, adds a touch of grandeur.

TV corner of the lounge features an internet-enabled 40-inch flatscreen and soundbar. A ROKU Streaming System means you can login to your own Netflix, Sky, Spotify & YouTube accounts plus hundreds of free channels.

On the mezzanine floor above the dining area, guests can enjoy this full-size table football unit. No coins needed!

According to our chimneysweep, our 12kw Clearview woodburning stove is one of the best ever made – very efficient, it has a secondary burn feature which reduces smoke

Impressive 400-year-old stone fireplace surround, sourced from an ancient monastery, stands over 2 meters tall.

We are dog friendly! ‘Marmite’ the cockerpoo is our resident pooch who loves meeting people as well as other dogs. She is very gentle with children, recognising them as ‘little dogs’!

Courtyard Barn in Tideswell is the perfect base to cycle around the Derbyshire Peak District National Park or the famous Monsal Trail. The rear outdoor space is perfectly secure behind tall locked gates and nothing can be seen from the road.

The charcoal fired BBQ is outside the back door by the sheltered seating area. We provide all the BBQ cooking utensils but we do ask you to provide your own fuel.

The Old Pond sounds like a lovely spot for a wood-fired chiminea and some quality conversation! Drained of water, the pond offers ready made seating on the flagstone edges, legs and feet at a comfortable sitting height.

Besides providing heat, The chiminea is also a useful cooking companion

We are fortunate to own an acre of private field at the back of the house which overlooks Tideswell village. Tideswell has ‘big blue skies’ in summer’. Bike photo is for scale.

You can find several picnic tables located in the field, depending on the time of year. Here you see the field after it has been mowed for sileage by a helpful local farmer.

Front of the house as seen from the road. It is a barn conversion, completed in 1993. For cars that cannot fit around the back there is offroad parking here, also handy for one of our 2 EV charge stations.

The property is built into the side of the hill with the rear entrance in the roof at the top. The enclosed courtyard is a private and tranquil haven.

This is the courtyard in ‘Courtyard Barn’, accessed from the top garden via a secret passage or directly from the patio doors of Bedroom 2, with wooden table and chairs

There is ample parking for up to 6 cars in the rear field. This is fully secure when the rear gates are closed. Dedicated EV Charging Point also available here.

These tall rear gates secure the back of the property.

The rear is lit with solar lamps which turn on at dusk.

Outdoor seating area is a delightful sun trap in the mornings, with plenty of other similar areas in the garden.

Outdoor seating is close to the wood/charcoal fired BBQ.

Enchanting secret tunnel linking upstairs patio to ground floor courtyard. A magical hideaway for kids, where faeries might play hide-and-seek.

Down into the natural green tunnel created by overgrown ivy.

Outdoor table tennis is a sturdy Decathlon Pongori 530.

Drone view over Tideswell, the biggest village in the Peak District, directly above Courtyard Barn.

Tideswell from the air, a popular base for walkers, climbers, cyclists and cavers visiting Derbyshire.

Tideswell village with the distinctive 700 year old medieval church, Saint John The Baptist, known locally as the ‘Cathedral of the Peaks’