{"id":18283,"date":"2026-03-27T02:04:10","date_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:04:10","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/property\/the-old-forge\/"},"modified":"2026-03-27T02:04:10","modified_gmt":"2026-03-27T02:04:10","slug":"the-old-forge","status":"publish","type":"property","link":"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/property\/the-old-forge\/","title":{"rendered":"The Old Forge"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>At a glance<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Idyllic rural location, perfect for nature lovers and hikers<\/li>\n<li>Great local pubs and country walks nearby<\/li>\n<li>Free-standing bath to soak in after a day exploring the countryside<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>About the property<\/h3>\n<p>The Old Forge provides luxurious living accommodation in a quiet village location near the <a href=\"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/location\/england\/peak-district\/\">Peak District<\/a>. This beautifully restored property is perfect for a small family or group looking to explore the local countryside. With wood panelled flooring and open-plan living throughout, the cottage feels spacious, bright and airy. The living room and kitchen are equipped with all the mod cons including a 3D TV and coffee machine. The cottage also has some great features including a romantic super-king sized bed and a luxurious bath to soak in after a day out walking. Just outside Ashbourne and only a 20 minute drive from the <a href=\"https:\/\/luxurycottages.com\/location\/england\/peak-district\/\">Peak District<\/a>, this cottage is an idyllic retreat to explore the Peaks and Dales of Derbyshire.<\/p>\n<h3>The space<\/h3>\n<p>The Old Forge is a modern barn conversion with everything you need for your retreat to the country. The barn has been lovingly refurbished to provide a quaint retreat for you to get away from it all. The spacious open plan living area leads to a well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and free-standing fridge freezer. The ground floor has a cosy twin room with an en-suite shower room which is perfect for small children. Upstairs the beamed master bedroom is spacious with plenty of room to fit the king-sized double bed and has a free-standing bath. Outside there&rsquo;s space to sit out and admire the views of the local countryside or for some al fresco dining.<\/p>\n<h3>Guest access<\/h3>\n<p>The Old Forge is accessed via a private driveway and guests will be greeted by the owners upon arrival. If you are arriving late keys can be left in the lockbox for you to access the property.<\/p>\n<h3>Sustainability<\/h3>\n<p>The Old Forge is part of a beautifully converted set of farmhouses in the Derbyshire countryside. The owners provide you with fresh eggs and milk from their local farm and there are plenty of sheep in the nearby fields. The farm is partially powered by solar panels reducing the carbon footprint of the property.<\/p>\n<p>We plant a tree for every booking we make to help offset some of the carbon emissions generated by our stays.<\/p>\n<h3>Keep in mind<\/h3>\n<p><strong>Check-in:<\/strong> After 16.00<br \/>\n<strong>Check-out:<\/strong> by 10.00<\/p>\n<p><strong>Deposit:<\/strong> Bookings are subject to a non-refundable deposit of 30% of the booking value plus applicable booking fees.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Accidental Damage Deposit:<\/strong> To maintain the highest standards in our properties, guests will need to pay a refundable Accidental Damage Deposit of &pound;200 prior to their stay. An advance payment as detailed in the booking summary can be made to waive this requirement.<\/p>\n<h3>House rules<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Strictly no smoking on all the premises or grounds<\/li>\n<li>Please keep noise to a minimum<\/li>\n<li>Sorry no pets allowed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>At a glance Recently refurbished interiors Free-standing bath Luxurious and romantic getaway About the property The Old Forge provides luxurious living accommodation in a quiet village location near the Peak District. This beautifully restored property is perfect for a small family or group looking to explore the local countryside. 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