Lower Damgate Farm

Lower Damgate Farm Cottages, Wedding Venue & Dovedale Animal Sanctuary

Situated in a stunning rural location nestled between Dovedale and the Manifold Rivers in the Peak District National Park

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Lower Damgate Farm is situated in the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park.

Nestled between Dovedale and the Manifold Rivers, with stunning views and wonderful walks straight from the door, this is the perfect place for you to get together with friends and loved ones and explore this beautiful part of the UK.

Whether you are staying for a short break, long weekend, holiday, workshop, event or wedding, you will find the ambience of the farm perfect for whatever you need it to be!

Winner of the 2023 Lux Life Best Farm Wedding and Accommodation Provider of the Year, Lower Damgate Farm lends itself to a diverse range of occasions and activities. You create your special stay and we provide you with the accommodation and freedom to do so.

From romantic weekends in the Alpaca Hut, watching the stars in the Hot Tub, to Large Group bookings in the courtyard properties. Our self catering holiday accommodation, event barn and garden room is perfect for celebrations, family gatherings, birthdays, reunions, workshops, team meetings and weddings.

We have tried to create something a little bit different, opening up our home and sharing this amazing space with you.

After all we cant take it with us!

Lower Damgate Farm is also home to Dovedale Animal Sanctuary which was founded in 1996 and provides a forever loving home to rescued animals. It now supports the care and welfare of over 100 animals including alpacas and goats as well as birdlife and hedgehogs.

Guests are welcome to visit and meet the animals as well as collecting eggs from the hen house!

Whatever your occasion we hope to welcome you and share our special little pocket of the world with you.

Karl and Carolyn

Thank you for all of your help, guidance & support. Your caring nature and calming affect you have on people is wonderful as a stressed out bride. From the moment I first arrived at your beautiful home, I knew Lower Damgate Farm was where we wanted our wedding reception. You, your home, your sanctuary, your family and your animals are just amazing and I am just so happy whenever I am there. Thank you for no question ever being too silly or too big & for always being honest!

Kathyrn & Nathan McNeice

We have just got home from our fabulous, perfect, amazing (I could go on) wedding at Lower Damgate Farm. We had the best time and it was so lovely that we got to spend the whole weekend there. Carolyn was so accommodating and we really could do whatever we wanted. We didn’t want to have “just another wedding” and so many people have told us what fun they had. I would recommend Lower Damgate Farm in a heartbeat. We can’t wait to return!!

Charlotte Crawford

We stayed in the Alpaca hut at the start of the year and had such a lovely, relaxing mini break away! Carolyn and Karl were both very welcoming and made sure we felt right at home with nothing being too much trouble. The private hot tub was a great way to unwind after checking out the local walking routes and scenery; especially during the snowy weather we had! Lots of local pubs with great food and atmosphere to choose from. Highly recommended and will definitely be back!

Gemma-Lee Campbell

We had an amazing time at Lower Damgate Farm celebrating 90 years of birthdays (30th & 60th) We were lucky to find the perfect accommodation that fit our every growing family. Carolyn, you surpassed our expectations, not only with your kindness and generosity but also with the cottages themselves. We will highly recommend. We loved the animals too and thankyou for the eggs, the children are still talking about when we can come back and see you all again!

Annette Robinson

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