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Self Catering Holiday
Accommodation in the
Beautiful Peak District

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Self-Catering Holiday Barns in the Peak District with Working Farm

Highfields Farm is on the Southern edge of the beautiful Peak District National Park, nestled within the parish of Onecote, in the Staffordshire Moorlands. It It is ideally located to explore the limestone dales of the White Peak in the South and the rugged Dark Peak to the North.

Located on the farm, we have two traditional stone farm buildings known as Highfields Barn and Herdwick Barn. These have been beautifully restored & renovated to provide holiday accommodation for guests to enjoy a peaceful & relaxing stay. Our aim is to offer a wonderful experience for families and friends to spend quality time together. Whether it be for a longer stay or a short break, you’ll be sure to create lasting memories.

Link to: Highfields Barn
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Highfields Barn

Link to: Herdwick Barn
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Herdwick Barn

Link to: About Us
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About Us

Highfields Farm comprises of 40 acres and is predominantly pasture with traditional hay meadows where we graze our small flock of Herdwick sheep. We chose to breed Herdwick sheep, not only as we admired them on our visits to the Lake District where they originate from, but also for their hardiness & suitability to graze our farmland at 1400ft. Sometimes this can be rough and harsh with the ever changing seasons. The elements the weather can throw at us can be challenging, but this is all part of everyday life running an upland farm.

The approach to the farm is via a mile long track across the farmland & moorland. The moorland is designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI), due to the species of plants and flowers which thrive here. In May and June the soft white clumps of the cotton grass can be seen swaying across the moor. Hares regularly dash across the track heading for cover amongst the rushes. Kestrels hover overhead watching and waiting to swoop down on their prey. In Spring the sound of the returning Curlew & the Skylarks singing high above, lifts your spirits.

Highfields Farm is close to the market town of Leek & the beautiful spa town of Buxton. There are plenty of things to do including walking, climbing and biking opportunities to help you explore and enjoy this lovely area.  From rivers to canals, reservoirs & lakes, steam trains to country parks, historic houses & bike trails, moorland to valleys the Peak has so much to offer.

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