Shawbottom Farm

Shawbottom Farm, known as Peak District Retreat, is a 23 acre (9 hectare) farm property nestled within a wildlife corridor connecting two nature reserves in the SW Peak District National Park in England, UK. It is between Leek Staffordshire, and Buxton Derbyshire, up on the moorland near the 'Roaches' which is a well-known rocky outcrop visited by walkers and climbers. The buildings have been modernised and converted to provide group accommodation, in particular for retreat accommodation, and it is an ideal property for isolated rural meditation retreats.

It is secluded, being accessed via a private track which does not lead to any other properties. This situation minimises disturbance and interruptions, creating an ideal circumstances for learning and practising meditation.

It is not open to casual visitors, only for pre-arranged visits.

Accommodation

Upstairs there are four large bedrooms, which are used as small dormitories. There are also three bathrooms, providing three toilets and three showers.

On the ground floor there is a bedroom designated as an accessible bedroom but which can also be used as an ordinary bedroom for two people. There is an accessible wetroom with a toilet, washbasin and shower. There are also two more bathrooms on the ground floor, one with toilet, basin and shower, and one with toilet/basin only.

In total there are six bathrooms, with five of them having showers.

Also on the ground floor there is a large kitchen-diner which can accommodate 26 people.

There is more information on the accommodation, with photos, on the Peak District Retreat website.

All of the bedrooms offer long views across the surrounding countryside.

The building has been fully renovated and modernised with insulation exceeding current standards, and with underfloor heating.

Wildlife

There is a wildlife blog, and live streaming barn owl nest box cameras.

Location Map and Directions

Please visit the directions page on the Shawbottom website, which also has a photo gallery

Electric Vehicle Charging

There is a Zappi v2 EV charger, with a tethered Type 2 cable, which (subject to availability and operating condition) you may use to top-up your electric vehicle. If your car is older and needs a Type 1 connector you will need to bring a Type2->Type1 adaptor with you.

Charging is currently at standard daytime tariff rates. Terms and conditions for use of the charger are subject to change without notice.