The Dairy in Middleton near Youlgreave | Must-See Derbyshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Dairy

The Dairy is a massive 6-bedroom converted farmhouse in Middleton, Derbyshire. This sprawling Peak District retreat sleeps 11 people and comes with six en-suite bathrooms - no more morning queues or awkward bathroom schedules! The main house offers four bedrooms while the separate annexe provides extra privacy for grandparents or that couple who can't keep quiet at night.

Set in the rolling hills of the Peak District, The Dairy sits on Lowfield Farm surrounded by open countryside. Incredible walks start right from your doorstep - guests have spotted wild deer while exploring the area. The property sits at the end of a single-track road, giving you proper peace and quiet. Perfect for large family gatherings where you can be as loud as you want without disturbing anyone but the sheep.

The accommodation includes a ground-floor king-size bedroom with en-suite bath, a family room with king-size and single bed, three more double/king rooms (all en-suite), plus the separate annexe with double bed and en-suite shower. The heart of the house is the open-plan living space with two electric ovens, induction hob, fridge, freezer and enough entertainment options to keep everyone happy.

Nearby attractions include Chatsworth House (15 minutes), Haddon Hall (12 minutes), Thornbridge Brewery (15 minutes) and the beautiful market town of Bakewell (10 minutes) - home of the famous pudding that everyone incorrectly calls a tart.

The Dairy is perfect for multi-generational family celebrations. After a day exploring, soak your tired muscles in the private hot tub while stargazing - some lucky guests even spotted the Northern Lights during their stay!

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At Sykes Cottages

Need To Know

✓Central heating with woodburning stoves and underfloor heating
✓ 2 x electric ovens, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and dishwasher
✓ TV with Freeview, Star-Link WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
✓ Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stoves included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available
✓ Ample off-road parking
✓ EV charger
✓ Garden with lawned area, new furniture and hot tub
✓ Ten well-behaved pets welcome
✓ Sorry, no smoking
✓ Shop 2.4 miles, pub 2.2 miles
✓ Note: Lowfield Farm is non-working, although there are livestock in the surrounding fields - please be mindful of and keep your dogs under control and clean up any mess in the gardens
✓ Note: This farmhouse is reached via a single track road, please take care
✓ Note: No day visitors can be accommodated
✓ Note: this property can be booked alongside Ref 1079762 totaling to 32 guests

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Dairy

Perfect for Groups

Spacious accommodation with six en-suite bedrooms makes this ideal for family gatherings and celebrations without stepping on each other's toes.

Hot Tub Relaxation

The outdoor hot tub gets mentioned in multiple reviews as a highlight - perfect for relaxing after countryside walks.

Beautiful Location

Set in stunning Peak District countryside with wildlife spotting opportunities and fantastic walks directly from the property.

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Guests love the fully stocked kitchen with two ovens, making catering for large groups easy and stress-free.

Dog-Friendly

Multiple reviews mention bringing dogs, with the surrounding countryside perfect for pet walks and adventures.

Responsive Host

Vikki responds to questions within minutes and the caretaker is helpful - giving guests peace of mind during their stay.

Getting To The Dairy

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Dairy by car, follow directions to Middleton near Youlgreave in Derbyshire. The property is located at Lowfield Farm, accessed via a single-track road, with ample off-road parking available when you arrive.

By Train

For rail travellers, the nearest major stations are Matlock and Chesterfield, both requiring a taxi for the final leg of your journey. From either station, it's approximately a 20-minute drive to reach your Peak District accommodation.

Ample off-road parking with EV charger

Matlock station (8 miles)

Located at end of single-track road

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Chatsworth House

Distance: 7.5 miles

DE45 1PP

Haddon Hall

Distance: 5.2 miles

DE45 1LA

Thornbridge Brewery

Distance: 6.8 miles

DE45 1NZ

Monsal Trail

Distance: 8 miles

DE45 1NW

Lathkill Dale

Distance: 3.5 miles

DE45 1JH

Bradford Dale

Distance: 2.3 miles

DE45 1UW

Bakewell Town Centre

Distance: 5.8 miles

DE45 1DS

Matlock Town Centre

Distance: 8.2 miles

DE4 3AT

Peak Village Outlet Shopping

Distance: 11 miles

DE4 2JE

Local Bus Service

Distance: 2.4 miles

DE45 1LR

Bakewell Taxi Services

Distance: 5.8 miles

DE45 1DS

Matlock Train Station

Distance: 8 miles

DE4 3NA

Chatsworth House

Distance: 7.5 miles

DE45 1PP

Haddon Hall

Distance: 5.2 miles

DE45 1LA

Thornbridge Brewery

Distance: 6.8 miles

DE45 1NZ

Monsal Trail

Distance: 8 miles

DE45 1NW

Lathkill Dale

Distance: 3.5 miles

DE45 1JH

Bradford Dale

Distance: 2.3 miles

DE45 1UW

Bakewell Town Centre

Distance: 5.8 miles

DE45 1DS

Matlock Town Centre

Distance: 8.2 miles

DE4 3AT

Peak Village Outlet Shopping

Distance: 11 miles

DE4 2JE

Local Bus Service

Distance: 2.4 miles

DE45 1LR

Bakewell Taxi Services

Distance: 5.8 miles

DE45 1DS

Matlock Train Station

Distance: 8 miles

DE4 3NA

Is The Dairy Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

Kids will love exploring the countryside around The Dairy, with wildlife spotting opportunities including wild deer. The property provides games, books and DVDs for indoor entertainment. A travel cot, highchair and stairgate are available for younger children. The hot tub is popular with families and the open-plan living space means parents can keep an eye on kids while cooking.

For Couples

The separate annexe makes The Dairy perfect for couples wanting privacy within a larger group. Take romantic walks through the Peak District countryside, then relax in the hot tub under starry skies - some guests even spotted the Northern Lights! The property's remote location offers peace and quiet, while nearby Bakewell and Matlock provide dining options for date nights.

Pet Friendly

The Dairy welcomes well-behaved pets with fantastic walking routes directly from the doorstep. The surrounding countryside offers plenty of space for dogs to explore and many guests mention bringing multiple dogs to stay. Note that while the farm itself is non-working, there are livestock in surrounding fields, so dogs should be kept under control.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Dairy

The Farmyard Inn

Located 2.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE45 1UW

The Bulls Head

Located 2.4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE45 1LX

Upstairs Café at The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Located 5.8 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE45 1BT

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Dairy

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Dairy features a private hot tub in the garden area. Multiple guests mention enjoying the hot tub, with some even spotting the Northern Lights while relaxing in it.

Is it pet friendly?

Yes, The Dairy welcomes well-behaved pets. The property is surrounded by countryside with excellent walking opportunities right from the doorstep, making it perfect for dogs.

How many people can stay at The Dairy?

The Dairy can accommodate up to 11 guests across 6 bedrooms. The property includes five bedrooms in the main house and an additional double bedroom in the separate annexe.

Are all bedrooms en-suite?

Yes, all six bedrooms have their own en-suite facilities. This includes a mix of bathrooms with baths, walk-in showers and toilet/basin combinations for maximum convenience.

Is there parking available?

Yes, The Dairy offers ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles. The property also features an electric vehicle charging point for guests with electric cars.

What's the layout of the property?

The Dairy features an open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove. There are five bedrooms in the main house (two ground-floor) and one in the separate annexe.

Is the property accessible?

The Dairy offers partial ground floor accessibility with two ground-floor bedrooms with en-suites. One has a king-size bed with en-suite bath, while the other has a double bed with en-suite walk-in shower.

What amenities are provided for children?

The property provides a highchair, travel cot and stairgate for families with young children. There's also a selection of books, games and DVDs to keep children entertained.

The Dairy Reviews

Beautiful property in isolated peaceful locale with stunning views. Very well maintained and equipped. Large comfortable communal space with spotlessly clean bathrooms all ensuite. Big tidy private garden with ample parking space. Fantasitc venue for a large family gathering. Small annex and immaculately maintianed hot tub were a great bonus. Big thank you to Vicky the property manager for excellent, promt and friendly responses to minor queries. Only thing that prevented maximum score across all feedback categories was the large sofa in the main building smelled 'doggy' and contained a fair amount of dog hair from previous guests. As the only dog allergic member of the party I needed to get the hoover out and avoid sitting on the sofas.Thank you for a wonderful stay. We hope to return another time.

Joanne

Fabulous short break, great to get family all together in this lovely property, and fantastic that we could take all of our dogs with us. Thank you.

Elaine

Excellent property it was our second visit and we all really enjoyed it ,we couldn't fault anything it was large enough for everyone to have their own space and to do their own thing, the big kitchen diner is comfy and inviting , certainly recommend and hope to visit again.

We had a great stay at The Dairy. It is very well equipped and very comfortable for a large family or group of friends with the bonus of being dog friendly.

Robert

A great location for a group. Scenery is fantastic and many public footpaths, one at the side of the property, that offer a variety of scenic walks down river valleys and over fields. Routes that will circle back to rhe property. Suggest you download a walking App, many footpaths to choose from. Property is fairly new, so in great condition. Although not clear in description, all rooms have a shower, so no worries having fight for one. Kitchen equipment & utensils in abundance. Tall fridge, and freezer, so plenty of room for food & drink for the 11 in our party. Lots of seating & tables outside. Would have no hesitation returning.

Claire

The dairy was the perfect venue for our family gathering for my 70th birthday . The setting in the beautiful Peaks countryside and accommodation were just right. My three grandchildren and nephews were very happy playing in the garden. Everyone lived the hot tub ! Charlie border collie was very happy too. XX

Christina

Stayed here 25th April for my sons 40th surprise weekend. 6 Adults. 5 Grandchildren and 8 dogs between us. Absolutely perfect place for large groups, it was so lovely to be able to sit tigether on the huge corner settee, and have food sat around the large dining table. Everyone including the children had an ensuite which they thought was brilliant. Myself and hubby and our 1 dog stayed in the little cottage that was joined on, which suited us as we get up very early and did not disturb rest of family. Garden had the most amazing views over unspoilt fields, lovely place to relax in and enjoy a cuppa or wine. And Everyone e joyed the jacuzzi with a view. Went on 2 brilliant walks, 3hrs plus, one with a pub stop in the village of Youlgreave. Would definitely recommend this place and thank you very much to the owners for sharing their beautiful. Stunning place. Also thank you to vicky for your help with any query we had. Definitely be back in the future.

We had a fabulous time at the Dairy & the Cottage. We celebrated a 40th birthday with the full family kids, grandparents, dogs, and all. Everything was perfect when we arrived. Vikki responded to any questions within minutes. The hot tub was hot and steamy, ready for us to jump in. Everything worked perfectly. The cottage & dairy were lovely and warm. Walks out of the front door were varied and suited all abilities. vikki kindly let us arrive early to meet the shopping delivery and decorate, and let us leave late. Would highly recommend, wouldnt hesitate to return. Thanks from the Howard, Dickson, Dunkley Families!

A lovely property, perfect for larger groups with lots of dogs! Ideal spot for some lovely walks, we even saw deer! Everything needed was provided, would definitely recommend

The dairy was a fabulous place to stay. Clean warm and welcoming. The hot tub was great too. Would recommend.

Elaine

The family stay was enjoyed by all of us from age 19 to 74 we couldn't fault any thing. Lovely setting ,warm, clean, and everything you could possibly need.

Tasnim

Property was lovely and spacious. Hot tub outside was excellent. Only issue was the second slab near the wood burner which was coming in the way as people passed along to come to the dinningkitchen area. one of us tripped twice.Otherwise it was a enjoyable holiday.

Plenty of room. Comfy beds, large dining kitchen area. Fantastic views and close enough to amenities. Maybe switch around the table and sofa chairs in the dining area if possible. Great holiday

What a beautiful property in a stunning location. Thank you for a wonderful stay. Carry

Rosemary

Overall we had a lovely holiday. The property is in wonderful countryside with fantastic walks on the doorstep. Vicky was very helpful and gave us lots of information on the area. The dairy and annexe are very well equipped and we appreciated all the maps provided. The beds were comfy but the pillows are very bulky and firm, so bring your own if you prefer soft pillows! There are a couple of laminated information sheets but a comprehensive house file is needed for detailed information about how things work in the house, where to find things, nearest shops etc. We had a few plumbing issues which meant three of the showers were out of action. The maintenance man came twice but seemed unable to fix them during our stay.

A great weekend break in The Dairy. Terrific location and a very wellequipped and well maintained property. Would certainly recommend. A few minor points for the owners we have had a holiday rental on various sites for 25 years. Price seemed to be topend at 1900 and the other properties at Lowfield Farm were not occupied, so flexible pricing might help with occupancy numbers. A Book of the House would be a really useful addition with how everything works, local facilities, public footpaths etc in one place. The laminates were ok, but not comprehensive e.g. told to switch off hot tub, but not where we worked it out, but better written down. How to switch off outside lights ? On a timer, but on all night ? Couldn't find ovengloves ? Sure they must have been there somewhere. Missed the instruction to strip bed linen and place in bathroom laundry bags would help, and save servicing time. Wooden garden furniture showing its age. Hope this helps. We intend to be back as it was a memorable place to visit, and Youlgrave is a great village to hang out in.

Thank you so much for a fantastic stay! We had an amazing time. The house, the weather and seeing the northern lights made it a very special birthday weekend. The house was fully equipped, clean and comfortable. The hot tub was amazing and enjoyed by everyone. The house was perfect for a big family get together. General enquiries were responded to very quickly and Vicky went above and beyond! Thank you so much. We will be back!

We went as a family and had a wonderful time. The location itself is perfect and the property exceeded all of our expectations. We will definitely be returning and would highly recommend this to anyone wanting a family gettogether or a holiday.

The Dairy and Annex were wonderful and we reqlly enjoyed our stay. The only comment we had is the layout of the living area in the Dairy. Whilst the old church pew is lovely, it dominates the room and restricts the living area for a large group. We ended up turning the dining table around and moving the setties into 2 halves to create more of a social ushape seating area around the fire, but this was obstructed by the pew. A shorter bench seatpew for the dining table, allowing a cshape settee area would be much more sociable for groups of 10, which isbwhat the cottage caters for. This was the only downside for a large group, everything else was perfect and our 6 group dogs loved the garden and house. The walks from the property are fab and we did several. A great place to stay with friends.

Evelyn

We had a wonderful stay in The Dairy with all the family to celebrate my husband and my 60th birthdays. The accommodation was perfect. Very clean. Lots of space for all of us.The kitchen was so well stocked. Each bedroom and bathroom were beautiful.The cosy cottage next door proved to be very useful as an 'overflow' for fridge space etc as well as additional livingsleeping space. The location and surrounding area were amazing, even in wet weather! And the welcome pack is always a bonus. The Dairy is ideal for a large group of people.

Dipesh

Ben was such a lovely host and the accommodation is outstanding. There were 8 of us and we all had a bed. Thank you for a lovely weekend!

If you are thinking far from the madding crowd, this is the place for you. Technology even for our adult children took second place to the idyllic surroundings including from out hot tub!!. Any minor niggles were quickly dealt with by the caretaker and don't worry if you collect bottles and recycling, these are collected routinely or with just a message. I couldn't complete this message without mention of the single line access to the property which we got stuck in and had to reverse on an upward incline irritating initially but adapted by sending out a recce' team. Minor inconvenience for the pleasure of being here. In all, we loved this place, its character, the amenities and the surroundings.

The Dairy was perfect for our large family group of 9 adults, two children and a dog. I had messaged David prior to arriving and he had confirmed stair gates bottom and top of stairs high chair and travel cot. Kitchen was well stocked with cooking utensils and crockery and the open plan kitchendininglounge worked well for us. One point of note for the owners a washing line somewhere in the garden would have been useful as we had to drape washing over garden chairs and tables noticed that farmhouse had a rotary line. Access to the property can be a bit tricky, especially if meeting a car coming in opposite direction. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We had a brilliant week in the Dairy. Everything was wonderful. Thanks to David for his help

This was the perfect holiday accommodation for our family gathering to celebrate a 'big birthday'. Ages ranged from 3 to 75, and we had everything we wanted. The views from the hottub were stunning, and the hot tub itself was hugely popular as the weather was cool, windy and wet! Plenty of space indoors too, and the charging point for our car was a great bonus.

Angela

Had a lovely family stay at the dairy. It is set in a beautiful location and all rooms in the property were lovely. The kitchen was well equipped and the log fire and hot tub enhanced a wonderful relaxing holiday. Dave the caretaker was on hand and very helpful for any queries. Would definitely stay here again for a big family gathering.

We stayed at The Dairy the first weekend in March. We were three families getting together to celebrate a birthday. We had a fabulous stay. The Diary is located in a beautiful part of the Peak District with a waking route on the doorstep. The Dairy has five lovely bedrooms, all ensuite which was perfect for our families. The open plan kitchen, dining and seating area was warm and cosy and very well equipped. We had some lovely meals sitting round the large table after a hearty walk. The hot tub was definitely a hit with everyone especially as it looks out across the valley. Would love to come back, explore the area more and stay at the dairy again .

We had a wonderful 3 generation Christmas stay at The Dairy. We thoroughly enjoyed all the extensive facilities including the hot tub and the caretaker was very helpful. We would highly recommend. Thank you!

We had a fabulous weekend at the Dairy, the property with its additional self contained cottage really fulfilled the needs of our party. The log burner with constant supply of wood was brilliant and the overall highlight of the property for us was definitely the hot tub which was well used by all. A special mention to David the caretaker who answered calls over the weekend to answer a couple af questions we had and kept us topped up with firewood!

Eleanor

Sykes emailed to say you found my credit card. I replied but got an automated response saying the email's not monitored please destroy the card and i will order another. Thank you.

We had an amazing stay, we were a big group of friends with children and had everything at our disposal for a wonderful stay. The hot tub was especially popular!

Great location, excellent full 5 bedroom, 10 person accommodation with individual ensuite facilities

Izabela

Beautiful stay snd wonderful property.

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The Dairy, Middleton

About The Dairy

Need To Know

More Cottages With Hot Tubs You May Like

What Guests Love

Perfect for Groups

Hot Tub Relaxation

Beautiful Location

Well-Equipped Kitchen

Dog-Friendly

Responsive Host

Getting To The Dairy

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Dairy Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Farmyard Inn

The Bulls Head

Upstairs Café at The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop

Frequently Asked Questions

Location Name

The Dairy Reviews