Highfields Barn Reviews
Here are some previous reviews from visitors to Highfields Barn, which have been extracted from our guest book and other websites where we have been featured.
Highfields Barn Reviews
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Average rating: 64 reviews
Tracy
May 10, 2025
A very comfortable weekend's stay at Kate's barn. A beautiful part of the country and we managed to get in a walk along the Roaches, through Lud's Church and up to Thor's cave. Very interesting to hear about Kate's experiences of farming and to meet the sheep, particularly receiving some friendly head snuggles from Droopsie! The surrounding pubs were great for food too. Would not hesitate to stay again.
Liz
May 7, 2025
A lovely peaceful place to spend a few days. Great walks nearby and the barn is well-equipped and cosy. We enjoyed the chance to meet the sheep and talk to Kate as well as delicious food in the local pubs.
Elaine and John
Apr 16, 2025
Back for the 5th time, the first being 2017. Believe me, the barn was as spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable as the first visit. This time we brought friends with us and they loved the place too. There is absolutely nothing missing, Kate has thought of everything, even a nice welcome pack and fresh flowers on the table. There was ample room for 4 of us and enough of everything to accommodate 8. There's plenty of nice places to eat locally. albeit a short car ride away. The peace and tranquillity is second to none. It's a great place to unwind.
Thank you Kate and Nev for letting us stay in your lovely barn once again. We'll be back for another wind down soon.
Rachel, Matt and Lucy
Apr 11, 2025
We made a last-minute decision to come for as many days as we could in the middle of a difficult time, and it was such a good decision! I'd been following Kate on social media for a while, and always had it in mind that we would visit one day, and suddenly this seemed like the perfect opportunity. The whole trip exceeded all our expectations - the barn is so cosy, clean and comfortable and seems to have everything you could possibly think of included! The view is absolutely spectacular, and we even managed our first BBQ of the season, in early April, given the glorious weather. We were there just to relax and unwind, and this really is the perfect place for that. Kate recommended the Reform Inn for a Sunday lunch, and that was absolutely delicious and only a short drive away. We also really enjoyed meeting the flock, a real highlight for this family of Herdwick fans! Kate and Nev are very friendly, welcoming and helpful, including when we initially couldn't say exactly how long we'd be able to stay. And Meg the dog even managed to win over this definite non-dog-person! We will definitely be back to explore the local area, as well as to enjoy again everything that Highfields has to offer. This is a wonderful, magical place to stay - thank you so much for sharing it with us!
James
Jan 2, 2025
Eight of us had a brilliant stay at the barn. All the rooms are very comfortable, with the kitchen and living room both well equipped and cosy. Kate was kind enough to show us their sheep on the farm, and gave us plenty of recommendations for the local area. Plenty of good walks and pubs in the local area, and only 10 minutes to Leek. Would highly recommend and will certainly be back again.
Simon and Catherine
Jun 17, 2024
Short stay for two in Highfields Barn. Perhaps less well known corner of the Peak District but very beautiful and near to Buxton and Leek. The barn is spacious, warm, well kept and very clean. Log burner welcome even in June (I’m a southerner - can’t help it). Make your way across the fells to a little corner of wildflower meadows, buttercups, yellow and purple vetch, adders tongue and rattle. The swallows are diving and pirouetting between the barns while curlews serenade the bonny herdwicks. Above it all skylarks and meadow pipits, trying to distract us from their precious nests. The barn is at a kind of crossroads of footpaths, an ideal spot with gentle walks and longer treks on hand, so we stocked up in Buxton, and once the car was there left it to explore on foot. At the top of the track the view is straight from Tolkien or Garner, the Roaches like great downed dragon spines, across to Jodrell Bank and Alderly Edge shining in the evening sun, far off to the west the towers of Fiddlers Ferry a fairy castle on the horizon, and far to the south the Chase, the Wrekin and the Mynd. It’s an evocative landscape and the perfect base to dream from.
Andrew and Jane
May 28, 2024
Short break this time and it was as perfect as ever. Had a lovely day at the Wool Gathering in Buxton and had plenty of time to enjoy the peace and quiet on the farm. Droopsy and co were adorable as usual and seeing the lambs was just wonderful. Walked up the track a couple of evenings to see the sun set over the Roaches and took hundreds of photos! No doubt we will be back again before too long. Thanks again Kate, Nev and Meg.
Andrew & Jane
Apr 18, 2024
The barn was beautiful as always, spotlessly clean, warm and cosey. Fantastic views from each window over a lovely landscape. Lots of places to visit nearby and some great places to eat. The sheep are gorgeous and it was amazing to be there during lambing and to have the opportunity to bottle feed a pet lamb. Droopsy and co are a very friendly bunch of characters and are perfect way to destress during an evening stroll. Special mention for Meg the sheepdog who is always wanting to play ball. Thank you to Kate and Nev for their kind hospitality during a very busy time for them.
Claire
Nov 24, 2023
I found Kate on social media due to my love of Herdwick sheep and that led me to her website and Highfields Barn. The barn is beautiful and you can tell that Kate and Nev have spent lots of time and dedication renovating it to such a high standard. It has everything you need, even the wood burner was set up so all I had to do was light a match! I needed a few days of no schedule and no alarm clock and the barn was the perfect spot. Its location is breath taking and I loved meeting the flock and getting to meet all the faces I have seen on social media. I just wish I could have stayed longer. I will definitely be back.
Stuart & Vanessa
Oct 19, 2023
This was our fourth stay at the barn and it never disappoints! The barn itself is always spotlessly clean and has everything you could possibly need; it's a real home from home. We love the peace and quiet and the views (even though this time it rained mostly so we were up in the clouds!). There are plenty of places to visit nearby, but it is equally nice to spend a day relaxing at the barn. Kate & Nev are fabulous hosts and I'm sure we will return again.
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