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Self-catering accommodation & camping in the Peak District
Gateham Grange nestles at the foot of Wetton Hill surrounded by miles of scenic countryside with dale walks from the door. Our Farm is superbly located on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border, there’s so much to explore and discover and its all on your doorstep.
If you are looking for a peaceful rural retreat and a chance to be part of a real working farm Gateham Grange is the place to be. The Flower Family look forward to meeting you and we are pleased to be able to offer Something for Everyone
Our accommodation suits Couples, Families and Larger Groups:-
The Coach House Holiday Cottage sleeps 2 to 6 persons
Alstonefield Camping Barn sleeps up to 12 persons and
Gateham Grange Group Camping (Great for D of E Groups and Family Gatherings) is a basic pop-up camp site for up to 50 campers.
Alstonefield Camping Barn
Up to 12 persons can camp all year round in our traditional barn, with cosy wood burning stove.
The barn stands in a meadow at the foot of Narrowdale hill and enjoys truly spectacular views and dale walks in all directions. It is part of our 200 acre sheep and beef farm. Although situated well off the beaten track you can drive right up to the barn via an upgraded old bridle path where there is car parking space for 4/5 cars. Our barn is a most excellent base for walkers, cyclists, scouts, Duke of Edinburgh and school groups etc; teambuilding, as well as smaller groups of friends and families.
A Unique Basic Budget Holiday with no electric and no distractions costing £132 per night (when divided between 12 campers that’s only £11 per person per night)
Coach House
Sleeping 2 - 6 persons in 2 bedrooms, this barn conversion is full of character and stands next to the quaint old stone dovecote with views of Wetton Hill. It has a private garden with lovely views down the valley.
Deceptively spacious it is suited to both couples and families and has been sympathetically converted retaining old beams and exposed stonework.
Having a toilet on both levels this cottage is great for families and people with limited mobility
From £460 to £770 per week, short breaks also welcome – please enquire
Gateham Grange Group Camping
A sole use, pop up camping field ideal for large groups (D of E, Scouts, team building etc) or smaller groups wishing to seek privacy.
The camping field takes a back to basic approach with portable toilets and a plumbed stainless-steel sink providing fresh drinking water. It is easily accessed from the road and is south facing with spectacular views of the rolling hills towards Wetton. Looking over the limestone walls you will be greeted by our inquisitive cows and sheep. Having booked our sole use field these will be your only neighbours.
The field is a great budget option with a minimum booking charge of £110 per night for up to 20 people. Additional people will be charged £5 per person per night.
Discounted price available for Duke of Edinburgh and School Groups – please enquire
Please don't hesitate to get in touch to discuss your requirements.
Each of our accommodation enjoys its own privacy with the Coach House being located at the farmstead, the camping barn is at the foot of Narrowdale Hill (just over a mile from the farmstead) and the pop up camping is over the road around half a mile away from the farmstead in a meadow directly off the Alstonefield Road.
Gateham Grange lies between three villages, Alstonefield, Wetton and Hulme End. These villages all have excellent pubs serving food and are within walking distance (around one to one and a half miles). We are close to the popular Stepping Stones at Dovedale, the Manifold Valley Cycle Trail, busy Hartington (famous for its stilton cheese), historic Chatsworth and The Alton Towers Resort. We have everything you could possibly want for a Memorable holiday and its all so easily accessible from Gateham Grange. Start planning to make memories now ...
MEMORY MAKER
There are several caves in the Manifold Valley and the best known is Thor's Cave which is 76 meters up from the Manifold cycle/walking track. A visit here is an absolute must. Its a steep walk but the magnificent view makes it worthwhile, then head for refreshments at Wetton Mill Tearooms by the river, it's really idyllic. Great for families and for children to paddle.
Robert30. August, 2025.Verified Teresa was a very engaging and helpful host.The place is rural and exactly what we were looking for to have a lovely peaceful break. Ning17. August, 2025.Verified We had a wonderful seven-day stay at this beautiful farmyard Airbnb in the Peak District. The owners were incredibly nice and polite, and they provided everything we needed to feel comfortable during our stay.The location was perfect for us—right in the heart of the Peak District, with all the main attractions no more than a one-hour drive away. Our kids especially loved spending time in the mornings watching and playing near the sheep on the hillside, which made the experience even more special.In the evenings, we enjoyed looking up at the clear night sky filled with stars—it was truly magical. This is a fantastic place for families wanting to escape busy city life, especially with young children.We would love to say a big thank you to the owner of the farm and her son Sam for making our stay so welcoming. It was the ideal countryside retreat for our family, and we truly enjoyed every moment. Stephanie10. August, 2025.Verified Enjoyed a lovely weekend with our family, surrouned by hills and sheep and amazing views. The family were very friendly and made sure we had everything we needed. A great home from home. David27. July, 2025.Verified This is the second time we have stayed at the farm and it was equally good both times. The surrounding area is beautiful and we loved being so close to the farm watching the animals. The house has everything you could need and is very clean and comfortable. Teresa and her family are very welcoming and we enjoyed a tour of the farm with Sam. Thanks for a lovely stay! Julian10. July, 2025.Verified A lovely little cottage on a farm - we had a great stay here with our family. The boys got to watch the sheep getting sheared and went out with Sam to feed the animals. Meeting the 10 hour old calf was a highlight for them! Fantastically scenic location and a great base for exploring the Peak District. Worth noting that there's no WiFi and mobile signal is limited, so ideal for getting away from it all. Daniel6. May, 2025.Verified A very lovely cottage on a working farm in an ideal location to explore the southern peak district. would easily fit 4 adults and 2 children, lots of space and felt homely and comfortable with lovely views of the farm and surrounding area. hosts were welcoming and very friendly, despite being in the middle of a busy lambing season they made time to show us the baby lambs and we even got to feed them. would definitely visit again. 5 stars. Karen21. February, 2025.Verified Warm welcome, everything as described. Very special time in and around Farm and animals for our 6 year old, the farmers had such a delightful manner sharing their job and knowledge. Felicity2. January, 2025.Verified We had a lovely stay at Teresa’s little cottage. Everything we needed and the kids loved the tour of the farm and helping feed the animals with Sam, who was so friendly - as was Teresa. House is as described and very cosy. We loved walking out from the house and found lots of nice local walks and pubs Ian23. December, 2024.Verified We had a wonderful few days walking, visiting Buxton and - on a very cold, snowy day, curled up in the warm. Teresa and her family were very friendly, and the kids loved being taken to feed the sheep and bull It's a lovely place to recover! Ivor16. November, 2024.Verified Many other guests have summed up their stays very well. The stand out bits for us were Sam's tour of the farm. So very interesting to see and learn what goes into feeding us Brits. The location a very big wow. Beds were nice and comfortable. Our fox red lab had a lovely time and if ever Teresa needs a farm dog "Daphne" i'm sure would fit the bill... lol.Airbnb rating score: 4.9 of 5, based on 51 reviews
Wally M29. September, 2024.Verified Fantastic holiday Wonderful cottage! Well equiped for daily needs. Very kind and friendly family, who run the farm as well. Nice countryside and surroundings. Thank you Teresa and family for your hospitality and made our holiday memorabele. pipnicolson21. May, 2019.Verified Wonderful Family Holiday Teresa and her family were so welcoming. This cottage had ideal amenities and was in a brilliant location for a family of 4 that included 2 children (age 4 and 7). There was lambing, sheep maternity and neonatal care to get involved with every day. There were walks straight out of the cottage door. There were nearby amenities with a play park in Alstonefield and swimming pool in Ashbourne. Very easy to feel like we'd left work behind us for a week with there being no WiFi and unreliable phone signal which was brilliant! We will definitely come back. Stone7019. May, 2019.Verified Fabulous stay! We went as a family of 6 with dogs. Absolutely loved everything about this place - the setting and views, great farmhouse with everything you need but I think the thing that makes it so special is the genuine friendly welcome the family give you. We had 2 boys with us aged 12 and 9 and they were shown the farm and were able to feed the lambs one morning and even witness the birth of 2 lambs. Theresa and her husband and their son Sam were so lovely to them answering their many questions! Milldale was a few minutes drive away and we were able to have an early start on the walks to Hartington and Dovedale for the day. Having the garden and outside seating areas was wonderful too. Thank you again for a wonderful stay. Wanderer5084807. May, 2019.Verified A perfect location for all the family. Just back from a long bank holiday weekend with my family. Staying at the Coach House Alstonefield. A perfect location staying on a working farm. Walks right on your doorsteps facing Wetton Hill and many more. My two grandsons thought it was amazing being shown around the farm feeding the lambs, having a tractor ride & collecting fresh eggs for their breakfast. So much so they want to know when we will be going again. The coach house was great for families warm & comfortable and a very e relaxing time was had by all. Can't wait for our next visit hopefully stop a little longer. sue h10. April, 2019.Verified lambing live!! We thoroughly enjoyed our second stay at the Coach House.We went at this time of year so we were able to see the lambing & help out where we could.The family are very friendly & welcoming.The cottage is comfortable with everything you could want - especially the lovely eggs courtesy of their hens - thanks girls!! Nearby is Ashbourne which is worth a visit,including 'The George & Dragon'pub in the square.We plan to return again & get away from it all. theoleworthy10. June, 2018.Verified A great family get-away spot in the heart of the Peak District The Peak District is beautiful, and this delightful little cottage, situated on a working farm, is the perfect place to appreciate it. The cottage is lovely, and Teresa and her family are friendly and accommodating - they made us feel welcome from the get-go, and went out of their way to do so. My daughter loves animals, so the farm was a big attraction. There was no shortage of opportunities to make the most of it: Sam (Teresa's son) let us ride in the trailer when he went to feed the cows and the lambs. In the morning, Maya (my daughter) joined in with bottle feeding the little ones. The location is ideal, offering breathtaking views of the peaks and plenty of country roads to walk down, where vehicles are a pleasant rarity. Villages with country pubs and artisanal grocery shops are just a few miles away - we went for a very fulfilling walk and stopped for a (brilliant) pub lunch at The George. All in all, I would recommend The Coach House to anyone looking for a quiet getaway in the British countryside, and will be returning next summer! catharine446. May, 2018.Verified 'Lambing Live in Alstonefield' Had a wonderful week in March staying at the Coach House despite getting snowed in!!! The cottage was comfortable & we felt quite at home there. We were made to feel welcome by the owners,Teresa,Robert & son,Sam especially on the farm.We helped with many jobs - bedding with fresh straw,feeding corn & hay,refilling water buckets,assiting with moving new mums & lambs to individual pens & delivering 2 lambs. It was a wonderful experience which we're hoping to repeat next year. Alison D31. December, 2017.Verified Perfect country retreat This is the perfect location for walking in the countryside. Within easy access to all the local attractions and beautiful views over the valley. It has the added bonus of being dog friendly. Sam is amazing and showed us around the farm and answered all our questions without irritation. He even towed us out the snow with his tractor!! Theresa is very attentive to your needs and is considerate as to your safety and comfort. I'm sure we will be back in the future, maybe in the summer next time though lol. KettsCorner30. March, 2017.Verified Stunning location, bouncy lambs! Gateham Grange is set in the most beautiful green and limestone location - with Wetton Hill and amazing walks a stone's throw away. We went to this working farm specifically during the lambing season, and Theresa, Robert and Sam couldn't have been more patient and informative. We saw lambs being born and helped feed them. Our accommodation was great - especially liked sitting in the back terrace for breakfast listening the the rooks cawing, chickens clucking and lambs baaing. A perfect tonic and highly recommended.Tripadvisor rating score: 5.0 of 5, based on 33 reviews