Cottage With Views Over The Peak Forest Canal And Kinder Scout., New Mills

Peak District. Sleeps up to 4

The Hay Barn is situated on the Upper Peak Forest Canal at New Mills Marina in the foothills of the High Peak District. The property has been recently and lovingly restored maintaining its rich history and period features.The Hay Barn has a double bed in one bedroom on a mezzanine floor that provides excellent views across the Upper Peak Forest Canal, Kinder Scout and surrounding hills. The lower floor comprises of a dining and seating area, a fully fitted and fully equipped kitchen, bathroom and shower. There is a good quality leather occasional bed settee on the lower floor should four people wish to stay. The property is centrally heated and has a multi fuel stove for those colder evenings. All logs, kindling and coal if required is supplied within the price of the let. There is a BBQ and seating area located directly outside the door in a beautiful sunny aspect, grassed area. The property has television and WiFi.

The town of New Mills is but a walk away and has all amenities that you will require throughout your stay. Local grocery stores, supermarket, post office, restaurants and pubs are all within a 5 minute walk away from the marina.

The property is ideally suited for hill walking, particularly Kinder Scout and surrounding hills. The canal towpath provides less challenging, flat walking to Whaley Bridge and Buxworth Basin in one direction and Disley, Marple and beyond in the other direction. The towpath is ideally suited for cycling and the Monsal Trail a 8.5 mile traffic free cycle route is a short drive away.

The property is close to excellent transport links. A reliable bus service connects New Mills with local villages such as Buxton, Bakewell, Glossop and Chapel - en - le - Frith while train services connect to Manchester and Stockport.

Located in High Peak, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. New Mills Art Theatre and The Gallery are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Skate City and Chestnut Centre Otter, Owl and Wildlife Park. Hyde Leisure Pool and Top Gun Flight Simulator Centre are also worth visiting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.