The Wood Shed, Bank Top Farm in Roston near Ashbourne | Must-See Derbyshire Hot Tub Cottage

About The Wood Shed, Bank Top Farm

The Wood Shed at Bank Top Farm is a stunning single-storey lodge tucked away in Roston, Derbyshire. This compact yet perfectly formed retreat offers incredible countryside views and sits just 4.2 miles from Ashbourne. Perfect for those who want to escape but still be close enough to civilization for a decent pint.

Set in the gorgeous Derbyshire countryside, this spot gives you the best of rural life without being stuck in the middle of nowhere. Explore the nearby Peak District National Park with its walking trails and natural beauty. Fancy something more pulse-raising? Alton Towers is close by for when you need a break from all that peace and quiet. The location is bloody brilliant - quiet enough to hear yourself think but near enough to everything you need.

The accommodation features a super-king-size bed (which can be twins if you're not that friendly) with an en-suite bathroom including walk-in shower. The open-plan living space comes with a fully equipped kitchen featuring electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, dishwasher and even a wine chiller - because priorities, right? Every detail has been thought through from the smart TV to super fast WiFi.

Nearby attractions include Ashbourne (4.2 miles) with its pubs and coffee shops, the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones for Instagram-worthy pics and the vast Peak District National Park right on your doorstep. Alton Towers is just a short drive away when you need an adrenaline fix.

The Wood Shed at Bank Top Farm is ideal for couples seeking quality time together. After a day exploring, soak in your private hot tub with a glass of fizz. Previous guests received prosecco on arrival - now that's how you start a holiday!

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Need To Know

✓Gas central heating and electric flame effect fire
✓ Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, wine chiller
✓ Smart TV, super fast WiFi
✓ Fuel and power included in rent
✓ Bed linen and towels included in rent
✓ Off-road parking for 2 cars
✓ Rear decking with seating, barbecue, and hot tub
✓ Front communal garden with picnic bench and hammock
✓ Sorry, no pets, no children under the age of 2, and no smoking/vaping
✓ Shop 4.2 miles, pub 0.7 miles
✓ Note: Unfortunately, bookings cannot commence on Sunday
✓ Please note: Short break stays between Monday - Friday and Friday - Monday

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What Guests Love

Discover why our guests keep coming back to The Wood Shed

Immaculate Presentation

The Wood Shed is spotlessly clean with incredible attention to detail. Guests repeatedly mention how perfectly presented everything is.

Thoughtful Host

Karl gets rave reviews for his hospitality. He provides excellent local tips and makes guests feel welcome with prosecco on arrival.

Perfect Location

Situated ideally for both countryside walks and trips to Ashbourne's pubs and shops. Peaceful setting with easy access to attractions.

Private Hot Tub

Guests love unwinding in the private hot tub after days out exploring. It's the perfect way to relax under the stars.

Compact But Complete

Though not huge, the space has everything you could possibly need. Smart design makes it feel spacious and comfortable.

Modern Amenities

Super fast WiFi, smart TV and well-equipped kitchen with wine chiller make for a comfortable, connected stay.

Getting To The Wood Shed

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Wood Shed by car, head towards Roston in Derbyshire and follow signs for Bank Top Farm. The property is easily accessible from major routes and you'll find convenient off-road parking for two cars when you arrive.

By Train

For rail travellers, the nearest station is Derby, approximately 15 miles away. From there, you'll need to take a taxi to complete your journey to Bank Top Farm in Roston.

Off-road parking for two cars

Derby station (15 miles)

Located in Roston, Derbyshire

Attractions & More Nearby

Everything you need within easy reach

Alton Towers Theme Park

Distance: 10 miles

ST10 4DB

Dovedale Stepping Stones

Distance: 7 miles

DE6 2AY

Peak District National Park

Distance: 5 miles

Various

Dovedale Valley Walk

Distance: 7 miles

DE6 2AY

Thor's Cave Trail

Distance: 12 miles

DE4 4LS

Tissington Trail

Distance: 5 miles

DE6 1NG

Ashbourne Town Centre

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1GH

Uttoxeter Shopping Centre

Distance: 9 miles

ST14 7JZ

Derby Intu Centre

Distance: 15 miles

DE1 2PL

Ashbourne Bus Station

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1AE

Derby Railway Station

Distance: 15 miles

DE1 2RU

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1GF

Alton Towers Theme Park

Distance: 10 miles

ST10 4DB

Dovedale Stepping Stones

Distance: 7 miles

DE6 2AY

Peak District National Park

Distance: 5 miles

Various

Dovedale Valley Walk

Distance: 7 miles

DE6 2AY

Thor's Cave Trail

Distance: 12 miles

DE4 4LS

Tissington Trail

Distance: 5 miles

DE6 1NG

Ashbourne Town Centre

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1GH

Uttoxeter Shopping Centre

Distance: 9 miles

ST14 7JZ

Derby Intu Centre

Distance: 15 miles

DE1 2PL

Ashbourne Bus Station

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1AE

Derby Railway Station

Distance: 15 miles

DE1 2RU

Local Taxi Services

Distance: 4.2 miles

DE6 1GF

Is The Wood Shed Right For You?

Discover why this cottage is ideal for different types of visitors

For Families

The Wood Shed is designed as an adult retreat and sleeps only two people. While the area offers family-friendly attractions like Alton Towers (10 miles away), the accommodation itself is compact with a single bedroom. The hot tub and romantic setting make this more suitable for couples rather than families with children.

For Couples

The Wood Shed is perfect for couples. The super-king bed, private hot tub and thoughtful touches like prosecco on arrival create a romantic atmosphere. The open-plan layout keeps you connected while cooking or relaxing. After exploring nearby Ashbourne or walking in the Peak District, unwind together on the private deck watching sunset views across Derbyshire countryside.

Pet Friendly

The Wood Shed does not allow pets. This policy helps maintain the property's immaculate condition that guests frequently praise in reviews. If you're looking for a pet-friendly holiday in Derbyshire, you'll need to consider alternative accommodation options in the area.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Wood Shed

The Duncombe Arms

Located 3.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: ST10 4EJ

The George & Dragon

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE6 2AD

Café Impromptu

Located 4.2 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: DE6 1GH

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Wood Shed

Does this cottage have a hot tub?

Yes, The Wood Shed features a private hot tub on the rear decking area. It's perfect for relaxing after a day of exploring the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.

Is it pet friendly?

No, The Wood Shed does not allow pets. The accommodation maintains its immaculate condition by being a pet-free property.

What type of bed does the property have?

The property has a super-king-size bed that can be configured as twin beds upon request. This flexibility makes it suitable for different guest requirements.

What kitchen facilities are available?

The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, dishwasher and wine chiller. Everything you need for self-catering is provided.

Are there any special welcome touches?

Previous guests mention receiving a bottle of prosecco on ice and milk in the fridge upon arrival. The owner Karl is known for his thoughtful hospitality touches.

How far is Ashbourne from the property?

Ashbourne is just 4.2 miles from The Wood Shed. It offers a variety of pubs, coffee shops and amenities within easy driving distance.

What outdoor space does the property have?

The property features a private rear decking area with seating, barbecue and hot tub. Guests also have access to a communal garden with a picnic bench and hammock.

How many cars can be parked at the property?

There is off-road parking available for 2 cars at The Wood Shed. This provides ample parking space for guests during their stay.

The Wood Shed, Bank Top Farm Reviews

Oliver

A lovely holiday cottage with all the amenities you could need for a short break. Cottage was warm, clean and very cozy and the hot tub was simply perfect. Karl was the perfect host greeting us on arrival and showing us the ropes of the cottage and its quirks. Only improvement I would recommend is to add a small shelf in the shower cubical to put toiletries on.

Karl was a great host and the facility was fantastic in a beautiful quiet location with a great view from the hot tub and patio. Will definitely return and highly recommend.

Thanks so much for a lovely stay, prosseco and flowers a nice touch, just what we needed. Peaceful, wonderful surroundings and easily accessible to nearby attractions. The Wood Shed is perfect, thanks to Karl for his hospitality. Julie and Gary

One of the best properties weve stayed in within the UK with every amenity you would need for a short stay. Superb location which is central to a lot of local attractions. Overall we had a wonderfully comfortable and enjoyable stay and we will definitely be back! Loved the visits from the doggies throughout our stay. Thanks for being a great host!

Absolutely stunning property. Everything you need is provided. As someone from a town, the views from the terrace are unbelievable. Lucky to have really nice weather so made use of the bbq. Thanks again Karl for all your assistance. Would definitely recommend this property 100.

An excellent proposition lead by a true professional in the industry. Karl has an immaculate understanding of the client experience and that is evident from top to bottom. The Wood Shed is a modern, sleek building with everything you need and more. We really enjoyed the small touches which included cleaning products and a full range of cutlery. Karl takes the time to personally introduce himself and show you around, meaning that you feel comfortable communicating with him and have an understanding of everything that the property offers. We will be back, do not doubt an experience at The Wood Shed, it is truly fantastic

Jessica

Karl was incredibly hospitable and great to chat with. The Wood Shed was immaculately presented throughout and the bed was very comfortable. The Wood Shed was also conveniently situated for lots of walking routes as well as being close to Ashbourne for the pubs and coffee shops. We had a lovely weekend getaway.

Graham

Karl was a joy, very personable and nothing seemed too much bother, he made our stay more pleasurable. The property itself was well appointed and there wasnt anything further that we could have wished for, there has obviously been a lot of thought into the customers requirements. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Wood Shed and will be returning whenever we get the chance.

Wow, what an amazing short break we have had here. We stayed 2 nights in the woodshed and it was perfect. We where greeted and shown around by Karl what a top gent which was a lovely touch. There was a lovely bottle of prosecco on ice on arrival and milk in the fridge and they are really nice touches to have. The Woodshed has everything you need for a relaxing getaway and we can't fault any of it. We will definitely return.

Katharine

Beautiful Lodge in beautiful surroundings. Lovely to have the hot tub after a day exploring and the added novelty of Netflix which we don't have at home. Lovely touch with the prosseco in an ice bucket when we walked in and tea coffee and milk supplied. The only reason I have given 4 stars and not 5 is that we have stayed at 4 and 5 star hotels and always been supplied with toiletries and I think for the money that we paid which equated to 200 a night a shower gelbody lotion and shampoo would have been the icing on the cake. Also the curtain fittings tieback fittings in the living room were loose with the screws coming out of the wall. All in all to sit in a hot tub over looking open fields was wonderful and I would throughly recommend the Woodshed and we will at some point be returning.

Amanda

The cottage is fantastic, immaculate & cozy. There was everything we needed and more! Very warm welcome.

We both had a very relaxing stay at The Wood Shed. The owners have thought of everything that you would need. The location is very central to many sites and attractions in Derbyshire. The hot tub especially was brilliant and the place was spotlessly clean. The bed was very comfortable, the shower was great, and the TV's in both the lounge and bedroom were an added bonus. The place even has a dishwasher, with dishwasher tablets provided. We would higher recommend The Wood Shed and can't wait to return.

Carole

We have thoroughly enjoyed our short stay at the Wood Shed. The accomodation is compact but has everything you could possibly need. the king sized bed is very comfortable and the accomodation spotlessly clean. Very comprehensive information is provided by the hosts on the use of all appliances, walks, places to visit & eat in the area. The location was very peaceful and the added bonus of the hot tub was a lovely treat after a full days walking. The hosts are very friendly & helpful if needed, we had a small issue with the operation of the hot tub but a quick message to Karl and Helen responded right away and the issue was resolved. A very enjoyable short stay, would highly recommend.

Brandon

Perfect!! Me and my girlfriend had the best time at the wood shed . Everything is lovely and modern and still has that countryside feeling to it. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting a nice weekend away

Roderick

Already provided direct to owner

Philip

Really enjoyed our stay. The accommodation is excellent. A very relaxing place to spend a few days and a great base to explore a such lovely area. Thank you Karl for providing such a clean and comfortable place. Loved the hot tub and the peace. Thank you

My friend and I had a fabulous stay at this gorgeous property which was very well equipped and comfortable. It was so peaceful with lovely views

Sandra

A beautiful property in a fabulous location. I particularly loved the little touches that made us feel special the huge bed with plump pillows, the complementary Prosecco and the super clean hot tub and deck area. Everything was very high spec and nothing was too much trouble.

We really enjoyed our stay at the Wood shed it had everything we needed. The hot tub was a fantastic asset and the sunsets were unbeatable. We would definitely recommend to friends and family and would love to return in the future!

Alison

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at The Wood Shed, great location to explore the Peak District and nice to come back and enjoy the hot tub.

Charmaine

Brilliant host, very friendly and welcoming with a bottle of prosecco and flowers. The accommodation is very well equipped with great views. The hot tub was fantastic with a superb view of the sunset. Stunning place to stay, relax and escape the hustle and bustle! Fab location. Would highly recommend and looking forward to returning.

Beautiful cottage, we were so impressed from the moment we walked in. There was even a bottle of cold prosecco waiting for us! Facilities were brilliant, fully stocked kitchen and BBQ which we made great use of. Karl was really welcoming and made sure we had everything we needed. We would definitely love to come back to The Wood Shed.

Nicola

Great place has absolutely everything you could possibly want nice and peaceful ... Great place has absolutely everything you could possibly want nice and peaceful comfortable bed hot tub had a fab couple of nights here would definitely come again Karl was a great host

Had a lovely, relaxing stay in this great location. Property had everything that we needed and was very clean and cosy. Loved the very large comfy bed and that the hot tub had a canopy over it great when it rained. Will definitely return and recommend to family and friends.

Siobhan

We had a wonderful stay at the Wood Shed. Karl was a great host, very friendly and gave a great intro to the facilities and lots of good recommendations in his booklet. A perfect base for a day trip to Alton towers and exploring dovedale and Bakewell. We loved relaxing in the hot tub after our busy days out and a very comfy massive bed as well!

Beautifully compact with all modern facilities the owners have thought of every little detail regarding equipment etc. It was a shame the weather wasn't better to have used the outside facility more. Would highly recommend the accommodation.

We had a fantastic stay in this wonderful apartment. The property owner, Karl, was there to meet and greet us upon arrival and take us through all facilities including the hot tub. He was incredibly friendly and welcoming, and everything we needed was provided. I'd 100 recommend this property to anyone looking for a relaxing break in Derbyshire.

Christine

Really great accommodation and location. Nothing was too much for Karl the owner. Unfortunately neither he nor us had any control over the weather but we still had a lively stay.

Would highly reccomend! ! Great host and accommodation will be coming back soon

As a last minute booking we felt like wed struck gold! The Wood Shed is just stunning and is stylishly furnished with everything you could need for a wonderful holiday. It is perfectly situated at the base of the Peak District with so much to see and do nearby. Karl is the most helpful host and a lovely guy, he is clearly proud of what he has created and justifiably so. We saw Red Kites in the skies above and to our delight a Woodpecker and an abundance of Blue and other tits on the bird feeders we took with us. The views from the cottage are amazing. Just try it and see! We will be back! Thank you for sharing kindest regards Sally and Wal and for the fizz and flowers Ps Netflix was an added bonus on the Smart TVs we got to watch the much hyped Fool me once

Jessica

Me and my boyfriend have had the best time at The Wood Shed. It's the perfect little retreat for a couple. Karl was really lovely and he met us when we arrived and showed us around the cottage, we were welcomed with a bottle of prosecco and fresh flowers. The cottage is decorated lovely and very clean. It has everything you need such as the well equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and smart TV's. The guide book has lots of good information in it about the local area, we actually only live 20 minutes away from the cottage but it felt like we were miles from home as it was so peaceful being out in the countryside. The hot tub was also a super nice treat. We had a lovely relaxing stay and would love to come back to recharge the batteries again! Thank you Karl, Helen and Pip, we highly recommend

This was a It was a last minute decision to go away on retreat on boxing day as a reset. This was literally the perfect property. Beautifully maintained and immaculate throughout. The highlight was meditation in the hot tub under the stars every night. Karl was the perfect host, I highly recommended this property... I'll definitely be back!

Absolutely brilliant! Had the best of times, definitely will be coming back! The owners are brilliant and very welcoming. If you're looking for a romantic break away, this is you're place!

Daniel

Absolutely fantastic place. A beautiful tranquil facility with everything we needed to make our stay superb. Hosts went from above and beyond to make sure our stay was perfect. Will be returning for sure. Danny

Great property for two. We were made to feel very welcome by the owner who was also very helpful. Will definitely stay here again and hope for less rain!

Heather

We had a lovely weekend stay at the Woodshed. Karl was a fantastic host, and has clearly put a lot of time and thought into the cottage, with special touches and very detailed local information which was super helpful. The cottage itself was one of the best kitted out I've stayed in, particularly if you are going to be cooking, which we did! A few perfect evenings of bbq, sipping wine in the hot tub and gazing at the stars was just what we needed would highly recommend a visit if you're coming to the area. Thanks Karl!

Bronya

The property and surrounding area are absolutely lovely! Theres plenty to do, and if you want to relax the jacuzzi and view is stunning. The kitchen is wellequipped if you want to make dinner rather than dine out. Karl was an amazing host, very attentive and friendly. We would absolutely come back

Andrew

This cottage is worthy of the 5 stars . On our arrival we were met by Karl and and received a wonderful warm welcome and the chilled bottle and flowers were very much appreciated as we had booked for my wife's birthday.Karl was able to recommend a superb place for a meal and had a wonderful evening there. The highlight being the ride in the back of the 2CV with the roof back ! Next time I bring mine . The place is faultless, spotlessly clean and in a superb location overlooking the countryside to the hills. There is parking space and its easy to find with full directions .It's a perfect place to explore the area or just chill out. I have no doubts in recomending this place, I just hope that we will be able to book it when we want to return as it will no doubt be a popular cottage very soon

Arthur

The Woodshed lives up to its 5star rating in every respect including Karl the ... The Woodshed lives up to its 5star rating in every respect including Karl the owner who was fully engaged in making our 4 day stay very enjoyable

Christian

Really great stay. Great comfort and attention to detail, really friendly welcoming hosts. Beautiful setting. We enjoyed a wonderful relaxing weekend thank you

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The Wood Shed, Bank Top Farm, Roston

About The Wood Shed, Bank Top Farm

Need To Know

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What Guests Love

Immaculate Presentation

Thoughtful Host

Perfect Location

Private Hot Tub

Compact But Complete

Modern Amenities

Getting To The Wood Shed

By Car

By Train

Attractions & More Nearby

Is The Wood Shed Right For You?

For Families

For Couples

Pet Friendly

Dining & Cafes

The Duncombe Arms

The George & Dragon

Café Impromptu

Frequently Asked Questions

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