The 'Secret' @ Peak Serenity

Peak Serenity is a converted 18th-century barn nestling in the heart of the White Peak in the Derbyshire Dales.

This space has been created to provide a place of peace where workshops in relaxation and well being; t'ai chi, meditation, yoga, reflexology, aromatherapy and crafts such as art, singing, pottery, spinning and tiffany glass works can take place and help to soothe your soul.

The barn is available to hold training and team-building meetings, community group meetings and charity events including coffee mornings and small dinners.

Accommodation

The luxury accommodation is found on the 1st floor of our beautifully converted 18th-century barn, featuring original beams and sandstone walls. An en-suite bathroom with spa bath completes the overall ambience of the apartment which will help to restore your body and inner being.

The property nestles in the seclusion of the White Peak, and is close to the villages of Elton, Alport and Youlgreave (renowned for its well dressing). Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are also close by.

Wake up and enjoy the exquisite view of rolling countryside through the picture window of your bedroom. Experience the quietness, and at times savour the mist lying in the field, then as the sun warms and clears it, at certain times of the year, see the deer lying in the meadow.

Peak Serenity is an ideal spot for honeymooners who can, if they wish, just stay and watch the world go by in their own secret hide-away.

What we offer

Workshops and special interest breaks are held here at Cliff farm throughout the year.

Study the art of t'ai chi (both yang and lee style), ienga yoga, reiki, reflexology, aromatherapy, meditation, crystal healing and Indian head massage.

Craft workshops are also available in patchwork, tiffanny glass and stained glass, painting with watercolours and other mediums, glass painting, silk painting and singing for enjoyment.

Lunch and tea is sourced locally and is included with full-day workshops. Water from our own spring and soft drinks are available all day.

Local Attractions

Chatsworth House, home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire ,and Haddon Hall, famous as a setting for period and medieval films and dramas are both within 6 miles.

Bakewell, Ashbourne and Wirksworth market towns celebrate art and music in festivals each summer.

The Heights of Abraham and Matlock Bath are only 12 miles away.

The world renowned Lathkill Dale, Bradford Dale, Monsal Head and Dove Valley are also close by.

A myriad of other attractions are within driving distance.

Directions

From the M1

> Leave the motorway at Junction 28.

> Head towards Derby.

> Leave at 1st roundabout signed Alfreton/Chesterfield and immediately take left fork to Matlock.

> At the A6 in Matlock, continue on the A6 Bakewell road to Darley Dale.

> Pass DFS Furniture Store on your left then turn left at the Whitworth Hotel towards Wensley and Winster. Follow this road, climbing the hill into Winster and crossing the crossroads into Elton.

> Through Elton, take a sharp right-hand turn opposite Oddo Farm, to Alport.

> As you go down the hill, and just before you tip over the brow, CLIFF FARM is on your Left. Cross the cattle grid, a field, then another cattle grid, and into my yard.

From Bakewell

> Take the A6 towards Matlock. Pass Haddon Hall on your left.

> Turn right towards Youlgreave. Pass a left hand turn then, at the hamlet of Alport, turn left to Elton.

> Drive up the hill, passing Robin Hood Rocks on your left (a climbers' paradise). Tip over the brow of the hill and CLIFF FARM is on your right, (If you get to Elton you have gone too far). Cross a cattle grid into Cliff Farm, across a field then another cattle grid and into my yard.