Holiday Cottage
Equestrian Facilities
Derbyshire Camping


Superb contemporary barn conversion offering spacious and superbly appointed self catering accommodation in lovely rural situation. The cottage is set in the quiet grounds of a small arable farm and private stables with lovely views of the delightful gardens and surrounding countryside.


Ilex Farm is set in 33 acres of the quiet and rolling countryside of North East Derbyshire. We are a small and friendly yard offering excellent facilities and experienced professional support for the horse and rider. We are able to offer flexible livery solutions to suits owners needs and life style and 24 hour supervision with modern security.


Superb contemporary barn conversion offering spacious and superbly appointed self catering accommodation in lovely rural situation. The cottage is set in the quiet grounds of a small arable farm and private stables with lovely views of the delightful gardens and surrounding countryside.
What people say about Ilex Farm
EXCELLENT Based on 220 reviews Toni21 April 2025Verified Amazing value for money for what you get. Full amenities, spacious rooms throughout. Lovely outdoor area. Great host. Nice area for exploring the Peak District. Went with my toddler and had everything we needed. Overall highly recommend this stay and Carolyn as host! Tanya18 April 2025Verified Lovely cottage with amazing views. Carolyn was very helpful. Very clean and tidy. We will be recommending to family and friends. James16 April 2025Verified really nice little cottage, ideal for getting out on walks and exploring the local area. Kate13 April 2025Verified We had a lovely few days at Carolyn’s cottage for our annual girls’ trip. The cottage was really lovely and had everything we needed.Carolyn met us for check-in and was really friendly. It’s a great location with stables on site and very peaceful, yet close enough to Clay Cross so we could get to supermarkets within a few minutes’ drive. Rooms were a good size and spotless and the beds were comfy. The kitchen was well-equipped although we barely used it as had a couple of takeaways! Would recommend The Fat Panda in Clay Cross for Chinese food!We had no WiFi during the trip as Carolyn explained they were changing provider but we didn’t mind being off grid for a few days.We did a great circular walk from Ogston Reservoir which we found on a pamphlet in the cottage. We were very fortunate with the weather. Other recommendations would be The White Horse in Woolley Moor where we enjoyed a drink in the sun. It’s definitely somewhere we’d like to stay again! Eva11 April 2025Verified Great place Maja7 April 2025Verified We had a fantastic weekend at Carolyn's charming home and couldn't be happier with our stay. The house was impeccably clean and had a delightful scent that made us feel right at home. Carolyn, our host, was incredibly friendly and welcoming, making sure we had everything we needed for a perfect getaway.One of the highlights was definitely the nearby horse farm. We highly recommend this wonderful place and look forward to returning in the future! Jane30 March 2025Verified Comfortable, very well equipped, felt at home straight away. Carolyn very welcoming and helpful. Will recommend to family and friends. Vicki17 March 2025Verified We had a great stay at this Airbnb. My husband and I stayed in this house with a 10 month old baby and our dog and it was perfect for a long weekend. The house is brilliantly equipped with a really well stocked and spacious kitchen and plenty of thoughtful extras. Carolyn was a great host too, very helpful and responsive throughout the whole booking. We would not hesitate to book here again, highly recommend 🙂 Margaret10 March 2025Verified Loved the venue and the views. Great for the dogs, great area for some amazing walking and for great eating Jordan2 March 2025Verified Such a lovely place to stay, host was so so nice! reccomend this stay
Our Location
Ilex Farm is situated in a quiet rural location in Handley, Derbyshire and is ideally suited for visiting the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales.
Get in touch
If you are interested in using our facilities or hiring our beautiful Holly Cottage for a peaceful getaway, please contact us.