A Four Star Gold graded, comfortable, well-equipped 400-year-old stone cottage, set in the unspoilt rural hamlet of Waterfall, about ten minutes from Ashbourne, in the South West Peak District National Park. Recently lovingly renovated, the cottage sleeps 6 comfortably in three en-suite bedrooms. There is also a double sofa bed in the lounge for occasional use. Croft House Barn is adjacent to the owner’s former farmhouse, with views of surrounding pastures and hills and a landmark knoll of trees marking an ancient burial ground: Waterfall Low. In front is a tiny village green with old pump and stocks and neighbouring historic cottages. A friendly country pub serving quality,freshly cooked food is less than 200 yards down the lane. The cottage has been sympathetically restored blending characterful exposed stone and timbers, the mellow appeal of traditional and antique furniture with modern comforts, central heating and double-glazing. Accommodation Open-plan ground floor, stone-flagged throughout comprises: · Large, comfortable, living room with exposed stonework, oriental rugs, wood-burner-style gas stove, comfortable seating and sofa bed. · Dining room with farmhouse table accommodating up to 8 people. · Pretty, flexible ground floor bedroom with super-king/twin beds · Ensuite shower-room/family cloakroom · Locally forged, iron and stone-flagged steps lead to - spacious, airy, mezzanine kitchen, with light oak, Shaker-style units. Fully equipped with electric cooker with ceramic hob, slim-line dishwasher, microwave, fridge, small freezer, washing-machine and tumble dryer. · Two first floor bedrooms: twin bedded room with en-suite shower room. · Beautiful, romantic double bedroom, with exposed timbers and ensuite bathroom with shower over. Outside · Ample off-road parking to the front of the cottage. · Flowery patio area with seating and picnic table. Facilities · Central-heating plus wood-burner style gas stove -no extra costs · TV, video, DVD, micro hi-fi · Linen and towels included · Cot/high chair can be provided · Sorry, no smoking inside. Regret, no pets For further information and availability, log on to www.crofthousebarn.co.uk