FAQs & Information
Enjoy the sounds of nature from Lakeview Barn luxury, self catered holiday cottage. A simply stunning luxurious newly built modern holiday barn with beautiful bathrooms, stylish kitchen and underfloor heating. Breathtaking Views over Carsington Water from the barn and a few minutes walk to join the uninterrupted 8 mile circular walk around the lake. Safe and secure with a private garden area. Situated perfectly near to the Peak District market towns of Ashbourne, Wirksworth, Bakewell and Matlock. Great pubs and eateries close by.
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Lakeview Barn, Carsington Water is located in the small hamlet of Hopton with outstanding views over Carsington Water, a 10 minute drive from Ashbourne and Matlock, 15 minutes to Bakewell & Chatsworth House. Alton Towers is 20 mins.
The accommodation is ideal for families, groups of friends or small conferences. Oodles of things to see and do for all age groups and different requirements. Many pubs locally, serving great food, 3 within walking distance. With many things to do, whether it be for a weekend break or a fortnights vacation, Hopton is superbly situated .
There is a good pub 5 minutes walk away which serves local ales and good pub food. The pretty market town of Wirksworth is located less than 5 minutes drive away where you can find Le Mistral Bistro, various pubs and a selection of takeaways. The Town has lots on offer culturally, the beautiful gallery M.I for art lovers and The Northern Lights independent micro Cinema if you fancy catching up on a movie?
The Old Gate at Brassington offers delicious food and is a 25 minute walk across the moor with stunning views of the Lake en route.
The Red Lion at Hognaston is also a 25 minute walk, again serving great food. There are numerous other good pubs serving food within a 5 minute drive.
Lake View Barn is situated right on the circular route around Carsington Water and cycle hire, kayaking, paddle boarding, sailing, bird watching and fly fishing are all available from the visitors centre 2 miles away.
The area is ideally suited for nature lovers and walkers and cyclists with a great selection of trails, including Tissington, High Peak and Dove Dale.
Stately homes are all a short drive away, such as:
If you are looking for something a little more adventurous these are all within a 10 - 20 minute drive:
If you are keen on walking these again accessible within 10-30 minutes drive:
The Derbyshire Dales
Peak Park
Amazing walking/biking/ Rock climbing trails on the doorstep. Wilde Park offers paint-balling, quad biking & shooting. Corporate or Team building groups can be catered for with Carsington Water Sports & Acclimbatize who offer raft building, paddle boarding, clay pigeon shooting, mountaineering etc.
Please ask for further details.
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Great motorway links to the M1 & M6 only 35 mins drive.
A50, A6 & A515 are 5 to 10 mins drive. Perfectly situated in the center of the UK for easy fast road aPlease contact meccess for guests travelling from the North, South, East or West.
Public transport is great for a rural area, Trains to Cromford and Matlock run hourly from Derby and Nottingham and taxis can be booked from the stations to Lakeview (10 minute drive).
Happy to collect you from the station if I am around. Please contact me.
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Check-In window is between 16.00pm - 22.00pm
Check Out is before 10am
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Please note that in the interests of all our guests especially those with allergies, we regret that pets are not allowed.
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Smoking, vaping, & e-cigarettes are not allowed to be smoked/ used in the property.
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We offer Full refund for cancellations up to 30 days before check-in.
If booked fewer than 30 days before check-in, a full refund for cancellations made within 48 hours of booking Lake View Barn and at least 14 days before check-in.
After that, 50% refund up to 7 days before check-in.
No refund if cancelled 7 days before check-in.
