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The Old Robin Hood, Holmesfield

Guest Rating
Rating
4.7
out of 5
Sleeps up to 15
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 5
Bathrooms: 3

The Old Robin Hood is a 17th century Grade II listed former coaching inn in Holmesfield, Peak District National Park. This detached house sleeps 15 guests across five bedrooms. Perfect for extended families or larger groups wanting space and character. The property features beautiful exposed beams, underfloor heating and a fabulous hot tub for relaxation after days exploring.

Holmesfield sits on a high peak with commanding views across Cordwell Valley. The surrounding countryside offers undulating hills and deep valleys.

 

About The Old Robin Hood

The Old Robin Hood is a 17th century Grade II listed former coaching inn in Holmesfield, Peak District National Park. This detached house sleeps 15 guests across five bedrooms. Perfect for extended families or larger groups wanting space and character. The property features beautiful exposed beams, underfloor heating and a fabulous hot tub for relaxation after days exploring.

Holmesfield sits on a high peak with commanding views across Cordwell Valley. The surrounding countryside offers undulating hills and deep valleys. Traditional houses and interesting manors dot the landscape.

Accommodation includes a first floor king-size double with pull-out single bed, ground floor king-size double with pull-out single, first floor double with en-suite shower, first floor twin with two pull-out singles and ground floor twin with pull-out single. Three bathrooms serve the property. The games room has pool table and table football. The sitting room features a woodburning stove and patio doors to the garden.

Chatsworth House sits 6 miles away (15 minutes). Bakewell is 10 miles distant (20 minutes). Sheffield offers city attractions 10 miles away (25 minutes). Baslow village provides Peak District walks nearby (10 minutes).

This lovingly refurbished coaching inn combines period features with modern comfort. Best for multi-generational families or friend groups wanting Peak District access. The Old Robin Hood delivers space, entertainment and relaxation.

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What Guests Love

What do previous guests think about their group stay at The Old Robin Hood

Games Room Entertainment

Pool table and table football keep everyone entertained. Perfect for competitive family tournaments and evening fun after exploring the Peak District.

Hot Tub Relaxation

Soak in the hot tub with valley views. Brilliant for unwinding together after hiking or simply enjoying quality time with your group.

Spacious Group Accommodation

Five bedrooms sleep 15 guests comfortably. Pull-out beds in several rooms provide flexibility for larger families and mixed groups travelling together.

Beautiful Period Features

Exposed beams and original character throughout this Grade II listed building. Modern underfloor heating ensures comfort whilst preserving historical authenticity.

Peak District Location

Commanding views across Cordwell Valley from this elevated village position. Walking trails start from the doorstep with Chatsworth House just 6 miles away.

Perfect for Families

Ground floor bedrooms suit all ages and abilities. Cot and highchair available. Large garden with patio for children to play safely outdoors.

Getting To The Old Robin Hood

Find your way to your perfect countryside retreat

By Car

To reach The Old Robin Hood by car, take the A621 through Baslow then follow signs to Holmesfield. The property is easily accessible from Sheffield and surrounding areas with ample off-road parking for multiple vehicles upon arrival.

By Train

For those travelling by rail, the nearest station is Sheffield, approximately 10 miles away. From there, a taxi journey takes around 25 minutes through the Peak District countryside to reach the property.

Ample off-road parking for multiple cars
Sheffield station (10 miles)
Easily accessible from A621 via Baslow

Group Attractions & More Nearby

Stuff for larger groups and families to try!

Chatsworth House
Distance: 6 miles
DE45 1PP
Bakewell Town Centre
Distance: 10 miles
DE45 1BT
Longshaw Estate
Distance: 3 miles
S11 7TZ
Curbar Edge
Distance: 4 miles
S32 3YQ
Padley Gorge
Distance: 5 miles
S32 1DA
Baslow Edge
Distance: 3 miles
S32 3XF
Bakewell Market
Distance: 10 miles
DE45 1BT
Tesco Superstore Dronfield
Distance: 6 miles
S18 2XR
Baslow Village Shops
Distance: 4 miles
S32 3QJ
Holmesfield Village
Distance: 0.7 miles
S18 7WD
Sheffield City Centre
Distance: 10 miles
S1 2JE
Baslow Village
Distance: 4 miles
S32 3QJ
Chatsworth House
Distance: 6 miles
DE45 1PP
Bakewell Town Centre
Distance: 10 miles
DE45 1BT
Longshaw Estate
Distance: 3 miles
S11 7TZ
Curbar Edge
Distance: 4 miles
S32 3YQ
Padley Gorge
Distance: 5 miles
S32 1DA
Baslow Edge
Distance: 3 miles
S32 3XF
Bakewell Market
Distance: 10 miles
DE45 1BT
Tesco Superstore Dronfield
Distance: 6 miles
S18 2XR
Baslow Village Shops
Distance: 4 miles
S32 3QJ
Holmesfield Village
Distance: 0.7 miles
S18 7WD
Sheffield City Centre
Distance: 10 miles
S1 2JE
Baslow Village
Distance: 4 miles
S32 3QJ

Is The Old Robin Hood Right For Your Group

Discover why this cottage is the one for your party or family reunion...

For Families
Children will love the games room with pool table and table football for hours of entertainment. The large lawned garden provides safe outdoor space for play with patio furniture for family meals. A cot and highchair are available for younger guests. Ground floor bedrooms suit families with small children. Chatsworth House farmyard and adventure playground sit just 6 miles away offering excellent days out.
Groups Will Love...
The dedicated games room transforms group evenings with a full-size pool table and table football. This separate entertainment space means children and adults can enjoy different activities simultaneously. A fridge/freezer in the games room keeps drinks cold during tournaments. The room provides the perfect retreat for competitive fun whilst others relax in the sitting room with the woodburning stove.
Pet Friendly
Two dogs are welcome at The Old Robin Hood with designated areas for their comfort. Pets must stay in the kitchen or games room only, keeping bedrooms and sitting areas fur-free. The lawned garden provides outdoor space for exercise with secure boundaries. Surrounding countryside offers excellent walking routes straight from the property. Holmesfield's elevated position means spectacular valley walks start from the doorstep.

Dining & Cafes

Taste the local flavours during your stay at The Old Robin Hood

The Angel Inn, Holmesfield

Located 0.5 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: S18 7WF

Devonshire Arms, Baslow

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: S32 3QJ

Rowley's Bar & Restaurant, Baslow

Located 4 miles from your accommodation.

Postcode: S32 3QJ

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to our most common questions about The Old Robin Hood

How many guests does The Old Robin Hood sleep?
The property sleeps 15 guests across five bedrooms with various configurations including pull-out beds. Three bathrooms serve the accommodation with one en-suite shower room attached to a first floor double bedroom.
Is The Old Robin Hood pet friendly?
Yes, two pets are welcome at this property. Pets must be kept in the kitchen or games room only and are not permitted in bedrooms or the sitting room.
What entertainment facilities are available for groups?
The games room features a pool table and table football for group entertainment. The sitting room has a Smart TV with Freeview, DVD player and Bluetooth speaker plus books and games.
Does the property have a hot tub?
Yes, a hot tub is available for guest use in the garden area. Access is through patio doors from the sitting room with views across the surrounding countryside.
What cooking facilities are provided?
The kitchen has an electric range cooker, microwave, Belfast sink and granite work surfaces. A breakfast bar provides casual dining space and there's a dishwasher plus washer/dryer for longer stays.
Is there parking at The Old Robin Hood?
Ample off-road parking is available at the property. Multiple vehicles can be accommodated making it practical for larger groups arriving in separate cars.
Are there ground floor bedrooms and bathrooms?
Yes, two bedrooms are located on the ground floor including a king-size double with pull-out single and a twin with pull-out single. A ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC provides accessible facilities.
What heating system does the property have?
Geothermal underfloor heating runs throughout the entire property providing consistent warmth. A woodburning stove in the sitting room adds atmosphere and additional heat during colder months.

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The Old Robin Hood Reviews

Beautiful scenery, great location to lots of child friendly activities. Good place for a family to stay. Really enjoyed our time there.
Beautiful property all around. Easy to find. Short walk to the local pub. Somewhere wed like to revisit in the future.
Claire
A perfect place for a large group of people . Lovely touch of a cake left for us by the owner and when we needed to ask something, rsponse was very fast
A good sized property for a large party, with a huge dining table and spacious living room. The hot tub was great, especially after a day filled with hiking etc The location is great, with many pubs highly recommend The Crown Inn at Totley the food was superb! & lovely bar staff close by. Bakewell is very pretty and the associated tarts & puddings are excellent. Pool table is great, if a bit old, and the table football is always a giggle. There are a few minor niggles with loose fittings in the bathrooms, but nothing to spoil a stay here, but it could do with a little maintenance boost. Would definitely stay at The Old Robin Hood again.
Elizabeth
The Robin Hood Cottage is such a beautiful place to stay in terms of location and the accommodation itself. The photos dont do it justice, as its far more spacious and stunning in real life. It was perfect for our gathering, and such a great space for hosting the celebrating. The hosts were superb for communication and the hot tub and pool table were a great addition to our girls weekend away! We would definitely recommend staying here.
The house is lovely, views are stunning and great for a family gathering. After spending a couple of days there we came to realise that it needs some TLC and some items need to be replaced. There are many laminated notices that are left around the house reminding you of what you can and can't do and how much of your house keeping deposit you will lose for each item, I found this very intimidating. The house is in perfect location for seeing the Derbyshire area.
Charlotte
Better than expected, easy check in, clear instructions and a beautiful cake on arrival. Views were stunning and the house was well equipped. Thank you for a great weekend!
We had an absolutely amazing time over the weekend as a group of 12. Everyone loved the house, particularly the large living dining space and the views were spectacular! The rooms were comfy and the kitchen was well equipped. The baked cake was an additional nice touch too. There's nothing I could fault with the property.
Callum
Booked this property for 10 guests, really spacious and alot of activities to keep everyone entertained. Beds were really comfortable and the open indoor fire really made the property. Only issue was the heating was on a timer and it got pretty chilly at times but didn't effect the weekend. Property was a short walk to some bars and about a 15 minute taxi ride to sheffield town centre so great location for a party weekend. Would book again.
A fabulous cottage. Had everything we needed for our family stay. 14 of us aged 3 to 66. Hot tub was a big hit and everyone loved the pool table and football game. Lovely big garden with fantastic views over the countryside. Huge well equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds in all rooms. Very cosy with log burner going in the evening. Would recommend to anyone
Christina
Cottage was absolutely lovely, perfect for our Hen Weekend, plenty of room, ... Cottage was absolutely lovely, perfect for our Hen Weekend, plenty of room, excellent kitchencooking facilities Our only slight issue was with the hottub, the button for the jets was really difficult to use, we ended up with them off most of the time A doormat near the patio doors for people coming out of the hot tub, and a fire pit would have been lovely
Thanks for a fabulous weekend away, for family to celebrate my parents Golden Wedding Anniversary. It was just perfect! Everything was as describedand the delicious cake left for our arrival was a lovely touch. The kitchen was very wellequipped and the beds very comfy. The sunsets from the lawn were beautiful and helped us capture some wonderful photos. Highly recommended! Thanks again x
We've recently visited for my fianc's 30th birthday. It was a lovely break, allowing everyone to be in the same place at the same time. There are lots of pubs a couple of minutes drive away & about 15 minutes walk. The only 2 things I can think of as an improvement would be back garden being fully fenced off rather than the wired fence. bath mat to prevent it getting slippy after a shower Other than that the experience was lovely and the views are fantastic.
Amazing stay. Truly fantastic hosts. A beautiful location. Thank you for an amazing stay
Excellent property for our stay. Met all our needs. Lovely location.
Stunning views, beautiful location. Responsive and understanding hosts. Perfect for an extended family getaway or larger group. Perfect for many local attractions.
Poonam
The place was amazing view from cottage was fabulous I would love to go again
Anne-marie
We had a great stay at the house with our family group of 10 aged 20 to 86 years. The two downstairs bedrooms with bathroom were perfect for our golden oldies, as were the 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms upstairs for the rest of the group. There were steps between areas as expected in an old property and they all coped well. The whole house was clean and comfortable, and the kitchen well equipped. The views were amazing especially at sunset. It gave us a great base to quickly and easily drive about into Sheffield for graduation day, collect & return one of our family from Chesterfield train station and enjoy visiting Bakewell & Chatsworth House on other days.
Great property for large groups very spacious plenty of games 8 to play if ... Great property for large groups very spacious plenty of games 8 to play if raining, the only downfall was it was not wheelchair freindly, but did not spoil our weekend we managed we had loads of fun and laughter, host left cakes for our arrival nice touch
Elaine
What a beautiful house this was a 4 generations holiday & enjoyed by all x so many facilities at the house pool table hottub games room surrounded by lovely countryside . . fantastic walks and pubs x would recommend Thr Angel just up the road .., we had a fantastic holiday Thank you for the birthday cake too lovely gesture
Could not recommend this house highly enough. We had three households all together to celebrate our parents 50th anniversary and its a perfect property to have done that in. The downstairs bedrooms and bathroom were great for the older people in the group and the gaming area was perfect for all the teenagers. The kitchen is the best equipped one Ive seen and the living room area is bigger than needed to sit us all together in an evening. The owners daughter was incredibly kind and attentive following a group member having a fall, she could not have been more helpful. We will definitely be returning and making the most of the stunning views and the hot tub.
We had a fantastic stay at the Old Robin Hood! It is a lovely property in a nice setting and had everything we needed. It was prefect for our group of 8 adults, 5 kids and two dogs. Would definitely recommend!
This was a fabulous holiday property as my brother and sister in law came over from Australia wanting to see many people over a short period and this place provided plenty of accommodation for family and friends to met up. Very spacious, clean bright and airy, well maintained A beautiful location We would most definitely return for another Reunion
Michelle
Just back from an amazing week at the old Robin Hood. Family of 15 spanning 70 years down to 2 years old and everybody loved it. Views are beautiful. Cottage well equipped with everything needed. Dont really need to go far with the hot tub, pool table, games etc but lots of beautiful spots within 10 min drive. Owners were very friendly and helpful. Look forward to coming back in the future.
Great venue for a family holiday across 3 generations including a 7 and 18 month old. Perfect for exploring the area with lots of walks and places of interest within a half hour drive. The host couldn't have been more welcoming and communication was easy. Really enjoyed our stay and would thoroughly recommend to others
Elaine
A beautiful farmhouse with stunning scenery . ., plenty of walks & so close to Chatsworth Baslow & Bakewell althought the house was so well equipped with hottub pool table table football & board games you wouldnt have to go far if you didnt want to We were a family of 4 generations & we all loved The Old Robin Hood & cant wait to rebook we had a fantastic holiday
We had a fabulous weekend and you were so accommodating for us. The house was incredible and gave us plenty of space to relax and play games. It was perfect for a hen do. The log burner was a must and was put to good use! We will definitely be back for future hen dos or family events. Again, thank you so much!
Olivia
Absolutely perfect for a reunion with 5 under 5s! Previous feedback says the house was cold but we didn't find this at all, the ensuite bedroom was the coldest but never dropped below 19 degrees at the end of November. We enjoyed putting the fire on but it wasn't necessary. The kitchen was well appointed and the lounge room is perfect for socialising. Communication with owner also easy. The house is well located with lots of pubs nearby and only 15 mins from Chatsworth house.
The house is great, and provides what it says it does, the owner is responsive and helpful, but it is in a very windy location, and the windows dont all seal so there is a constant draft through the house, this would be ok but the house is heated via a ground source heat pump which the owner controls, but it doesnt disperse the heat evenly. The kitchen, games area and downstairs bedrooms are lovely and warm, but the upstairs bedrooms and lounge are cold. Every day we woke up cold in the upstairs bedrooms. The lounge was cold too. We were provided with a log starter pack which consists of a few logs and some kindling. But in order to keep the lounge warm bearing in mind this is the room we as a family collectively spent the most time in an evening together required the fire to be the source of heat for the room. Considering the price of staying in the house, if the heating is inadequate in that room then the wood should be provided, or at least it should be clearly flagged that you will additionally have to buy your own wood. We spent 62 on wood for the week. The point is that we shouldnt have to pay for wood to stay warm, this should be part of the cost of the let! I did raise the fact that we were cold but was then told that the temperature was reading 22degrees so we shouldnt be cold. We left it as we didnt want an argument over how cold we were etc. The fact is iwe wouldnt have been said we were cold if we werent! We were given another starter pack but that only lasted an hour. The crockery and glasses were inadequate, there are not enough bowels glasses etc for everyone in the house, you have to wash them up before everyone could eat breakfast The main shower upstairs leaks as there is no seal between the shower glass and the bath. There is no way to dry the towels as there are no radiators as it is ground source heated Our experience was that the house is nice but I would only visit in the summer and it requires more maintenance. The house is fine but the basics let it down. The owner needs to take full responsibility for providing adequate heat and enough wood to stay warm
Richard
Fencing not secure for small dogs
Great place to stay. Views and house relaxing. Very close to villages and attractions and also easily accessible to sheffield if you want a city visit.
Richard
The Old Robin Hood is ideally placed to explore the Peak District from. It is spacious, comfortable, clean with good facilities and the owners could not have been more helpful.
Loungedining area much bigger than seem to appear in photos. Downstairs areas ie bedrooms, hallgames area, kitchen get too hot, whereas lounge is much cooler. But it was an exceptionally chilly, wet and windy week. Our family of 6 adults, 4 children and 1 dog had a great time, in a really spacious, clean house. Kitchen very well kitted out, we lacked nothing!
The facilities were amazing. Lots of games for adults and children on rainy days and the jacuzzi was a great hit with all the family. Very clean with all modern amenities and plenty of bathrooms. Owner very helpful and friendly. Would definitely recommend
Rachel
From start to finish it was the perfect weekend away. The cottage is absolutely stunning and very comfortable. The under floor heating and the open fire made it so cosy. All 11 of us really enjoyed every minute. The owners did a brilliant job trimming the cottage up for Christmas at our request. Thankyou we shall definitely be back!!
Victoria
The cottage was lovely. Would have been useful to know the 150 deposit that's to be paid to owner at the start of booking so I could factor that in when collecting payments xx
Great place for a big family. The owners catered for two babies with cots and high chairs and made sure we had everything we needed. Lovely sociable sitting room and dinning area. Hot tub was really good after long walks. Great location with good places to visit and eat at nearby.
Had a fabulous time, would definately stay there again, there was 12 if us and plenty of beds to choose from for the kids to sleep in, great that there was a pool table too. Kitchen is well equipt for the 12 of us. If we had any problems, Aoife sorted them straight away. Thank you, we may be back
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