Our Story
HOLESTONE MOOR BARNS 5 STAR GOLD LUXURY HOLIDAY COTTAGES·TUESDAY, 18 FEBRUARY 2020·
Maxine and Matt Allman took over running the holiday cottages in July 2013, updating and growing the business over the next several years. Prior to that it was owned by Vicki & Steve Clemerson, who bought Holestone Moor Barns in 1998, converting the almost derelict barns into holiday cottages in just 8 m
onths (not by themselves .. they had builders in!). The cottages opened at the end of 1999, in time for Millenium celebrations. The business thrived and after 15 years, they decided to sell up and retire. Maxine, Matt, Vicki & Steve developed a strong friendship. Sadly, in October 2019, Maxine died after a 16 month battle with cancer. She was just a few days away from her 50th birthday. Holestone Moor Barns Holiday Cottages are luxurious conversions from two 200 year old stone farm buildings standing adjacent to the original old farm house, Holestone Moor Farm, where Matt lives. Together, Maxine and Matt strived to always keep the holiday cottages and surroundings updated, and Matt will continue (as Maxine would have wanted) .. continually redecorating, replacing and upgrading, both inside and out, in an effort to provide a luxurious 'home from home'. Standards are high and for several years now they have been graded at 5* Gold by Quality in Tourism, with 100% for cleanliness, thanks to the wonderful housekeepers. Judging by the comments in the visitors' books, and the number of guests who return, the hard work is working! Matt is very much looking forward to welcoming old and new friends to Derbyshire, and in particular to Holestone Moor Barns self catering holiday cottages, in the Derbyshire Dales, just 5 minutes drive from the Peak District National Park, Matlock Bath and Matlock. Matt will usually be waiting to welcome you when you arrive – no key under the mat or a cold dark house! As you read a couple of paragraphs earlier, he lives on site and you will benefit from his local knowledge to make the very best of your stay in Derbyshire. On arrival you will receive a welcome gift of freshly baked cake/s, eggs from our very own hens, tea, coffee & sugar and milk for that all important cup of tea before you unpack. Links can be provided for excellent caterers, who will provide you with a superb in house dining experience. See the contact & links page on the website for more. For more information, and the Availability and Bookings chart, go to www.hmbarns.co.uk