Elm Tree Farm, Lea, Matlock, Derbyshire

Fully booked until December 2018

Elm Tree Farm enjoys an enviable position overlooking the village of Lea, the surrounding fields enclosed by stone walls and the wooded hills south-east of the lively town of Matlock. Well away from the sound of traffic and rich in wildlife, the property feels wonderfully peaceful. An open-fronted barn with outdoor furniture and a barbecue encloses a sheltered grassy courtyard, perfect for relaxation or children's play.

Our central location in England, close to the motorway, makes our property ideally suited to reunions of family and friends, often celebrating 'big' birthdays or anniversaries - or just coming back for an annual family get-together. Our spacious house permits everyone to be together in the main living area, where the range cooker takes centre stage, or to seek refuge in a couple of quiet sitting rooms at the other end of the long, narrow building, which has steps throughout. Children can play on the gallery, within sight of parents, but not under their feet!

In addition to the 6 'proper' bedrooms, the walk-through 'Old Parlour' offers an additional double four-poster bed. A double futon and 2 Z-beds offer further flexibility, though our absolute maximum occupancy is 14 adults/children + 2 infants in our travel cots.

While meals are available at the 'Jug & Glass' pub just 300m down the road, we aim to provide everything you need to cater for all the family on site. Our supplies of crockery, cutlery, glasses and kitchenware are generous and their cleanliness carefully checked before every let.

We don't just tolerate dogs - we have designed the property to suit their needs! Most enjoy the luxury of one of our 'doggy' duvets atop the underfloor heating. The courtyard is secure for the majority of dogs, while the adjacent spacious grassy parking area is ideal for a supervised early morning stroll. Footpaths lead from the end of the drive to circular walks with a variety of scenic and historic interest.

Our five-star reviews on Google attest the high quality of our accommodation and the many extras we provide - including a delicious locally-made Bakewell Tart on arrival.