A wooden field fence and open fields glowing at golden hour at Ivy House Farm
Field notes from Ivy House Farm

Farm Life, Walks & Peak District Living

A little inspiration for days in the Derbyshire countryside: quiet walks, village wandering and glimpses of life at Ivy House Farm.

A Working Smallholding

“It doesn’t feel much like work on an evening like this.”

Life at Ivy House Farm follows the seasons, with cattle, open fields and the everyday jobs that make a working farm.

Follow along on Instagram for farm moments, countryside views and ideas for your stay.

Follow real-time farm chores @ivy.house.farm
Drystone wall and open fields under an evening sky at Ivy House Farm
Golden Hour PasturesEvening check on the ridge meadows
Sheep grazing in misty fields near Elton
The Lower PaddockEvening light over the fields
Bistro table and chairs on gravel beside a drystone wall, looking over fields
Guests’ Private PatioBistro seating facing the dale
Days in Derbyshire

Things to do from the hut.

Leave room for a slow morning, an afternoon out, or simply another cup of tea with a view.

Out and about

Footpaths, villages & wide-open views.

Make time to explore the countryside around Elton. Ask us for local route advice before you head out.