Great Hucklow, Buxton
- Land size
- 2 acres
- Bedrooms
- 9
- Bathrooms
- 3
Key Features
- A Large Plot Amounting To Approx Two Acres
- Idyllic Peak District Setting
- Currently Run As A Commercial Bunkroom Style Group Holiday Let
- Flexible Accommodation With Potential For Conversion
- Easy Reach Of Commercial Centres
- A Wealth Of Outdoor Pursuits On The Doorstep
- Close To Local Amenities
- No Upward Chain
- EPC: C
- Viewings: Hathersage Office
Description
Foundry Adventure Centre, situated in the charming village of Great Hucklow within the Peak District National Park, offers a remarkable opportunity for group accommodation amidst stunning natural surroundings. The centre provides flexible lodging options, accommodating either 31 or 52 guests in comfortable bunkroom-style quarters, with additional camping space for up to 30 people.
Central to the national park, the location is ideal for exploring many of the area's attractions, making it a perfect retreat for a diverse range of groups, including families, friends, schools, educational institutions, activity clubs, and corporate teams. The primary goal of Foundry Adventure Centre is to offer good, basic bunkhouse accommodation where guests can unwind and enjoy their stay, with the entire centre booked exclusively for each group.
The accommodation features a spacious lounge with a library, a wood-burning stove, a TV, and Wi-Fi, providing a cozy and relaxing environment. The fully equipped kitchen is designed for group catering, boasting two large fridges, a chest freezer, ten electric hobs, two large ovens, and steel catering surfaces. The dining area is well-appointed to serve and seat up to 60 guests comfortably.
The centre includes ample bathroom facilities with four male and four female showers in two bathrooms, each with private lockable cubicles. An additional bathroom offers two showers, two sinks, and a toilet.
The first floor houses nine bunkrooms with a total of 52 beds, ensuring plenty of space for large groups.
Situated on two acres of enclosed land, the property features grassy areas, trees, and ample car parking. Foundry Adventure Centre is an exceptional facility that combines the charm of its rural setting with practical and comfortable accommodations, making it an ideal base for various group activities and adventures in the Peak District.
No Upward Chain
The site offers scope for conversion (subject to gaining the relevant planning consents).
Map Location
Property details
- Tenure
- Freehold
- Council Tax Band
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- Date Posted
- 2026-01-29
Market Value Analysis
Compared with 4 Holiday Lets listings in East Midlands (1+ acres).
Energy Performance Certificate
Energy Efficiency Rating
Based on UK Energy Performance Certificate standards (EU Directive 2002/91/EC)
Running costs are one side. Planning activity, flood history and ground risks for this location are in the full report.
Utilities & Restrictions
Utilities
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Rights & Restrictions
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- Private Rights of Way
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- Listed Property
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Listed status, conservation areas and planning constraints for this location are in the full report.
Property Features
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- Parking
- Parking Available
- Garden
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Beyond the particulars: planning activity, flood history, heritage and ground risks, checked for this exact spot.
Connectivity
Broadband
Fastest speed available at this postcode
1.8 Gbps
Gigabit full fibre · available to 88% of premises
Suitable for
- 4K streaming on every screen
- Full-time home working
- Online gaming & big downloads
Mobile signal
Outdoor predictions; indoor signal depends on building materials.
Ofcom Connected Nations postcode-level predictions. Speeds and signal are modelled, not measured, and vary between addresses and providers.
Signal is the easy part. Planning activity, flood history and protected designations here are in the full report.
Nearest Schools
Primary
- Great Hucklow CE Primary182 metresOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 33
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Litton CofE Primary School1.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Pupils
- 42
- Type
- Voluntary aided school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bradwell CofE (Controlled) Infant School & Nursery2 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 2 to 7
- Pupils
- 20
- Type
- Voluntary controlled school
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bishop Pursglove CofE (A) Primary School2 milesNo Ofsted rating
- Ages
- 4 to 11
- Pupils
- 75
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Church of England
- Bradwell Junior School2.1 milesOfsted: Inadequate
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Pupils
- 41
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
Secondary
- Hope Valley College3.5 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 518
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Lady Manners School6.7 milesOfsted: Good
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,405
- Type
- Foundation school
- St Thomas More Catholic Voluntary Academy7.8 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 407
- Type
- Academy converter
- Faith
- Roman Catholic
- Chapel-en-le-Frith High School7.9 milesOfsted: Good *
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Pupils
- 941
- Type
- Community school
- King Ecgbert School8.4 milesOfsted: Outstanding *
- Ages
- 11 to 18
- Pupils
- 1,575
- Type
- Academy converter
* Latest graded judgement covers quality of education only; no overall grade was issued under the 2024-25 inspection framework.
Distances are straight-line from the advertised location. Source: the national school registers (DfE, Welsh Government, Scottish Government) and Ofsted.
Schools are just the start: sold prices nearby, planning activity and any flood history are in the full report.
Amenities
Supermarket
GP surgery
Pharmacy
Hospital
Straight-line distances from the advertised location. Sources: NHS records, Geolytix supermarket locations, OS Open Greenspace and the national trails registers.
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Getting Around
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Typical drive times
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Flood Risk
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Rivers and the sea
Surface water
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- Any recorded past flooding (included in the full report)
- Planning activity nearby (included in the full report)
- Heritage & conservation (included in the full report)
- Protected nature designations (included in the full report)
- Ground risks (included in the full report)
- Sold prices nearby (included in the full report)
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