Guests say
Parlour Barn is highly praised for its stunning accommodation, well-equipped facilities including a games room, sauna, and hot tub, and its beautiful location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and the property's suitability for both families and pets. The serene setting and high-quality amenities contribute to a relaxing and memorable stay.
Guests consistently mention the cleanliness of Parlour Barn, describing it as one of the cleanest and well-maintained homes they've stayed in. The immaculate presentation suggests a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as fantastic, peaceful, and picturesque, with easy access to local towns and attractions. The serene environment adds to the relaxing experience, although one mention of nearby noise suggests a slight deduction.
Comfort is a highlight, with guests noting the quality mattresses, selection of pillows, and the overall luxurious feel of the property. The open plan layout and comfortable furnishings contribute to a restful experience.
The facilities receive high praise, with the games room, sauna, and hot tub being particularly appreciated. The property is well-equipped for entertainment and relaxation, and the maintenance of these amenities is noted as excellent.
The thoughtfulness of the owners is evident through the welcome pack, fresh flowers, and additional touches. While gifts are mentioned and add to the positive experience, it is important to note that such personal touches, although likely, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Parlour Barn is a delightful barn conversion, situated on the outskirts of the thriving town of Leek, in Staffordshire, and resting alongside the Peak District National Park. This abode provides an exceptional base for exploring all this picturesque region has to offer, with a wonderfully modern décor inside, giving you a warm and welcoming feeling. Spend your evenings in the open-plan living room, with a lovely L-shaped sofa to curl up on, and a woodburning stove for that extra bit of warmth. The kitchen has all the appliances you could need to cook up a storm for the whole family, with a large dining area for family gatherings.
There are three ground floor bedrooms, all exceptionally decorated with modern furnishings and their own TV's and are individual to store your personal items and served by a family bathroom. Delight in the provided hot tub in the enclosed garden to the front, where you can sink into the warm water and let those bubbling jets work their magic. Or you can enjoy the sauna after a day's walking. Continuing to impress is the thatched deluxe heated outdoor garden hut ideal for outdoor dining, entertaining and playing games. Just down from the cottage lies the communal games shack – the ultimate Wild West-themed games room for fun with friends and family.
Here you’ll find pool, air hockey, table tennis, table football and a classic arcade game console featuring 60 of those retro favourites we all know and love. There’s also a karaoke machine on hand for musical entertainment, as well as a tuned piano and guitar. A perfect place to return to after a long day sightseeing. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1164383 and 1164378, together sleeping up to 20 guests.
The hillside market town of Leek, known as “The Queen of the Moorlands” is situated on the western side of The Peaks and is surrounded by lovely Moorland countryside. The town has a charming cobbled market place and there are many examples of fine Victorian architecture influenced by William Morris - a reminder of the town’s prosperity when it was renowned as a silk manufacturing centre. Today Leek offers a wide selection of shops including vast antique emporiums, a good selection of restaurants, a local park and leisure facilities and real ale pubs. Situated close to Three Shires Head, the meeting point of the counties of Cheshire, Derbyshire and Staffordshire, Leek is near to Chatsworth House, Buxton Opera House and Gawsworth Hall, plus Alton Towers is within driving distance.
Accommodation
Sykes Gem Awards 2025 Gold winner for Best Hot Tub Property.
Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Bronze winner for Best Renovation.
Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Gold winner for Best Activities.
Reverse-level accommodation.
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size and 1 x twin.
Family bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor bathroom with walk-in shower, basin and WC with a washer/dryer.
Ground-floor open-plan living area with a kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating, underfloor heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer, toaster, kettle, food processor/blender, iron and ironing board.
Smart TV, fibre broadband, PS4.
Shared games room with bar, football table, pool table, air hockey, table tennis, arcade games and tuned piano, darts, karaoke, guitar, DVD, library and book exchange.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen, towels and robes included in rent.
Hairdryer and hair straighteners.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available upon request.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed multi-level front lawned garden, gravelled area with decking area and furniture, Green Egg style barbecue, hot tub and sauna.
Shared games room with bar, guitar, football table, pool table, air hockey, table tennis, darts, arcade games, book exchange, DVD library, and tuned piano.
Two well-behaved pets are welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2.4 miles and pub 2.8 miles.
Note: There is a Good Housekeeping Bond of £125 for this property.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Bookings over the Christmas and New Year period must be a minimum of 4 nights and the owner can’t accommodate check-in on Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, NYE or NYD.
Take a gentle stroll down to Wallaby Walk, a peaceful corner where our friendly wallabies love to lounge and hop about, Whether you're bringing a picnic or just popping by with a cup of coffee, it's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the company of these curious little creatures.
Valais experience: You can interact with the sheep and alpcacas by feeding them, stroking them, and even holding lambs for a picture The cost is £10 per person, and under 3’s go free.
Highland experience: Explore Highland Hill, spotting majestic Highland cows, birds, and nature You can interact with the cows by feeding them sweet treats, grooming them, and taking selfies for just £35 per person.Which experience are you most excited about?
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Dovedale
Reviews (25)
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Emma
We will be back. Thanks so much x
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Matthew
The facilities were as described and we used the sauna, hot tub and games room frequently during our stay. The kids loved the games room, and we had a great games night in there where we took drinks and snacks down to enjoy. The robes and towels provided were really useful so we didnât have to pack lots of bulky items.
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Claire
The property was clean and comfortable. Everything was excellent quality and really felt like a luxury home from home. We had great fun in the games room which had something for everyone and certainly kept our kids entertained. The outdoor area was lovely and private and such a good space to relax. The lighting provided a lovely atmosphere and the views from the hot tub were stunnning. The welcome basket was much appreciated and the information in the folder was very useful. The negatives of our stay were that the internet was not very stable and we were unable to use the tv for streaming services, the noise from people walking around upstairs was extremely loud downstairs so disturbed our sleep and the locks on the bathroom doors are âboltsâ and not built into the door which is dangerous, especially with children or guests with disabilities.