The Barn, The Green, Flagg, Buxton, Bakewell, Ashbourn, Accommodation, Derbyshire

The Barn

Flagg

Derbyshire

The Barn

Simple bunkhouse accommodation set in the heart of the White Peak District of Derbyshire. The Barn is available for hire to small groups.

POSITION

The Barn is at the village of Flagg, near Monyash, and between Buxton and Bakewell, the nearest towns.

Grid Reference: SK142683

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THE AREA

Flagg, in the Peak District National Park, is at the centre of an interesting network of paths giving easy access to the nearby Lathkill and Monsall Dales. Apart from the excellent walking, there are many interesting villages such as Monyash, Taddington and Chelmorton. Flagg itself is a pleasent, quiet, village, with a welcoming inn and restaurant (The Plough Inn with Antonia and Steve behind the bar (01298) 85557).

ACCOMMODATION

Kitchen - with electric cooker, fridge, cooking equipment and cutlery.

Living Room - with a coal fired stove, tables, benches and chairs.

Two Dormitories - with bunks for 8 and 6 (two are 3/4 size).

Four flush WCs and shower.

Camping is possible in the adjacent field.

BRIEF HISTORY

The property was given to a youth group in 1929. Since then it has been used for meetings and holidays as well as introducing city children to the countryside. The property was originally a very simple barn; but has, over the years, been converted by members into an attractive bunkhouse.

OWNERSHIP

The Barn and nearby house, The Green, are administered by a Trust. The tenants at The Green have general oversight of The Barn.

COST

There is a small overnight charge. Details of current charges, availability, and booking arrangements may be had from The Barn Secretary.

AVAILABILITY

The Barn is open from the beginning of March to the beginning of November.

For further details please contact The Barn Secretary:

Isobel Mason
411 Easton Road
Flitwick
Beds.
MK45 1EU
T 01525 714341

A Registered Charity, Number 235328