Stunning Exclusive Dovedale Peaks Hot Tubs Alpacas

Exclusive us of Lower Damgate Farm and Dovedale Animal Sanctuary sleeping 34 guests in 14 bedrooms. 2 Hot Tubs. Walk to Dovedale, stunning Views. Fire Pit, Hot Tub Holistic setting in the Peak District. Perfect to unwind and escape. Feed the alpacas and goats, collect eggs, watch the sunsets and enjoy time with family a friends where you have space to cook, dine and socialise together. Explore the Peaks and create amazing memories. Winner 2024 Lux Life accommodation of the year UK. The space This Listing is for Exclusive use of the farm, including 2 hot tubs, a fire pit area, 22 acres of grounds and accommodation sleeping up to 36 guests. Welcome to Lower Damgate Farm. When you stay you at the farm, will be a part of a big family, not only with us but our animals too as Dovedale Animal Sanctuary is onsite and home to a range of rescued farm animals including goats and Alpacas. We pride ourselves on being a small family business and share our beautiful home to guests who want to relax and unwind in this wonderful part of the Peak District National Park. Our Farm has over 25 acres for guests to use, it is very rural with lots of space, gardens, and stunning landscapes to enjoy. The area is great for walks straight from the door and the farm is in the perfect position for exploring the Peak District National Park as it is nestled between the famous Dovedale and Manifold Rivers. We are surrounded by National Trust land and only a mile from the local village of Ilam with the NT Ilam park, Stepping Stones and Dovedale on the doorstep. We are also close to the villages of Alstonefield, Wetton, Milldale and Thorpe where there are good pubs and teas rooms as well as being close to the market country towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell, Leek, and Buxton where there are good amenities and local attractions to explore like Alton Towers and Chatsworth House. Your guests will be staying in one of our award-winning luxury self-catering holiday cottages made up of the Courtyard properties (Reuben’s Roost, Bremen’s Barn, and Hope’s Hideaway) Purdy’s Place in our 16th Century Farmhouse with a Hot Tub. In addition, there is the bespoke Alpaca Hut with the Hot Tub Lower Damgate Farm has a very long history, it was once home to a Viking Longhouse, the Romans lived here and built the culvert that is still running down the drive and in 1565 the Tudors adapted the property into the stone house we now live in. The landscape has little changed, the scenery is stunning, and it has an ambiance that radiates peace and tranquillity. The Farm is also our home, and we love sharing it with our guests as it is perfect base to explore the Peak District National Park and this beautiful part of the world. Our ethos is relaxed and informal with a philosophy that “Nothing is a problem”. We are very approachable and want our guests to feel at home. The Farm is an escape from the world, rural and remote, it’s not perfect, a little quirky, but its comfortable with everything you need to enjoy a break away. You can feed the animals, watch the sunsets, put your feet up, chill out with drink, light the BBQ, and enjoy quality time with your favourite people. You create your occasion, bringing your walking boots, provisions and a carrot or apple or two for the animals and we give you the space and respect to do your own thing. Winner of the 2023 Lux Life Rural Holiday Accommodation of the year, as well as the 2021-2022 Best Farm accommodation in the Midlands and North West, and the Courtyard properties have been highly commended in the Sunday Times Travel Reviews as well as 5* reviews. Affectionately known as the Tardis, these 16h Century barns have been adapted for large groups though as well as space to be together, each have their own private facilities Hope’s has a very large kitchen and living area, a games room, as well as dining for all guests on site. Bremen’s & Reubens’ are spacious for mingling, and all are bespoke, luxurious with comfy beds as well as adaptable to cook, dine and be together, whatever your number. Individually Reubens Roost has 3 bedrooms sleeping 6/8. Bremen’s Barn 4 bedrooms sleeping 8/10 and Hope’s Hideaway has 4 bedrooms sleeping 10/12 as well as a large games room and kitchen/dining to cater for all. All are spacious and joined via the U-shaped courtyard. In addition, there is Purdy’s Place sleeps 4 and is at the end of the farmhouse with 2 bedrooms a little living area, and Hot Tub. We also have our bespoke “Alpaca Hut” for 2 adult guests, which is like a luxury shepherds hut also with its own Hot Tub! In addition, there is our little Gypsy caravan Rosie’s Retreat where two adults can escape to in the summer months. The outside areas include large gardens and lawns with a safe play area, BBQ and Decking areas, as well as outdoor furniture and plenty of space to run around, chill explore or play games. The Barn area has a fire pit and is a lovely area to eat and watch the animals as well as having stunning views across the Peaks. All guests are welcome to use and explore the farm, fields and paddocks including woods and a pond area, as well as to meet and greet our resident animals (Alpacas, Goats, Ducks and Chickens) who all love to be fed by you. We have an open-door policy and guests are welcome to come and find us! If you have any questions or need any information shout as we are always happy to help. Our philosophy is that “Nothing is a problem” and when you stay all we ask for is that you have an amazing time. All our bookings help to support Dovedale Animal Sanctuary.