The Whim Farm was last a working farm during the 1950’s. The conversion of the building to holiday accommodation was completed in 2002. The arched windows, beams and other character features have been left in place but it is now unimaginable that End Shippon Cottage used to house 10 cattle and Cart horse Cottage, as the name suggests, was where the working horses for the farm were stabled. The cattle would stand in stalls, two to a bay, tied by the neck and the cobbled farm house yard that the kitchen windows look out upon originally was the midden – muck heap! The only thing to remind you of its origins are now the animals that look over the garden wall.

The Whim - comes from the fact that this was a mining area - lead mining was carried out in the fields. A Whim was another name for the winding mechanism at the top of the mine shafts that was used to pull up and lower items into the shaft. At Magpie mine at Sheldon (approx 3 miles away) an old derelict mine can still be seen. As with most mines in the area the surface gear has long since been cleared away and the mine shafts capped for safety. Copses of trees have been planted on and around the shaft areas to stop any building there. The Ash tree was the tree mainly used for that purpose in this area- hence the name Monyash.

Local Attractions

Cycle routes, Tissington trail, High Peak trail within ½ mile and cycle store provided. Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, Castleton Potteries, Manchester Lowry Centre, Science Museum, Trafford Centre and Imperial War Museum North within easy reach. Sheffield Fire Museum, Steel Museum and Meadow Hall nearby. Bakewell, 6 miles. Buxton, 7 miles. Matlock, 15 miles. Ashbourne, 14 miles. Shop and pub ½ mile and footpaths over farmland to other pubs.

Accommodation (3 bedrooms, sleeps 6)

On the ground floor there is a farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room & lounge with tiled floors & beams.

At first floor there are 3 bedrooms - 1 spacious double, 1 twin, 1 bunk room, with wooden floors, large bathroom with power shower over bath & toilet.

Wood burning stove. Initial store of logs & coal, oil, electric, bed linen (duvets) & towels included. Extra logs & coal at cost. Travel cot and High Chair. Video. Electric cooker. Microwave. Washer/dryer. Disposable BBQ available. Shared lawn. Cycle store. Dog exercise area.

There are two adjoining cottages at Whim Farm and if booked together can accommodate 10 people in 5 bedrooms. Click here to see details of the other cottage.

Features

• Original features have been preserved with beams and wooden floors
• Wood burning stoves
• Patio areas with furniture
• Two pets welcome.
• Extensive parking

Telephone 0129 883 855 or Mobile 07970 953712
Please quote Peak Cottages Direct

Visit the Owners web site for further information
Map of the Cottage's location from MultiMap

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