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Flutes at the Barns is a division of Zocopoco Limited, registered in England and Wales no. 7287733
Registered office: 30 Whitecroft, St Albans, Hertfordshire AL1 1UU
Course Venues
Situated in the beautiful Peak District, equidistant from Ashbourne and Leek, a grand
hall and barn provide the unique venue and on-
Autumn 2011, Staffordshire, north UK
With nine bedrooms the hall has the feel of a large cottage, with some low ceilings (but all over six feet) and exposed beams. As well as individual accommodation the hall also includes a luxury kitchen, lounge, sitting room, snug and games room. The barn is a beautiful stone property with another nine bedrooms, lounge (fifty feet long), kitchen, dining room, snug and games room. There are mature gardens surrounding the property with a patio and plenty of tables and chairs and a barbeque. There are five acres to enjoy and the more energetic may enjoy walks over the hill directly to the Manifold Valley and on to Dovedale.
Flutes at the Barns Spring and Summer 2012
Saturday to Saturday, 14th -
Our musical base for the duration of Flutes at the Barns Ireland 2012 will be a beautiful
Irish Georgian country house, dating from 1776 and incoporating a fortified tower
house from 1576. This unique historic property, overlooking the idyllic Oysterhaven
Bay, combines individual, luxury ensuite accommodation on the same site as all the
musical activities, meals and refreshments, The house is well-
The intriguing history of this family home is documented over three centuries, until the 1980s. An ambitious and painstaking project to restore this property to its former glory began in 1996; the result is an eclectic mix of old and new, preserving the eccentricity and atmosphere of the old estate so loved by families, guests and friends.
Spring 2012, West Cork, Ireland
The house itself is listed as a building of local and national historical importance, and is catalogued as one of the historic houses of Ireland, with the sympathetic and painstaking restoration attracting comment from the Irish Georgian Society, Society for the Preservation of Ancient Buildings and Cork County Council planners.
Just thirty minutes from Cork airport, close to Kinsale, this property hosts ten bedrooms (each with modern ensuite bathroom) scattered between the property’s cottages and apartments. Comfortable communal rooms include our musical studio (which doubles as a cinema room), an old hall and the cafe, as well as apartment living rooms suitable for chamber music. The house promises to be a relaxing, comfortable and inspiring backdrop to Flutes at the Barns 2012!
Flutes at the Barns Summer and Autumn 2012
Monday to Thursday, 16th -
The venue for Flutes at the Barns courses at the end of 2012 is situated on the western edge of the Peak District – on a clear day there are views for miles to the Welsh mountains. This grand hall was once the home of the High Sheriff of Staffordshire and was originally built in approximately 1590; exposed beams and quirky features such as wattle and daub panels remind you of the historic past of the house, whilst thorough and tasteful renovations ensure a cosy and relaxing stay.
All fifteen bedrooms are furnished with new comfortable beds and rich fabrics, each with its own unique style. Most have beams and other architectural features such as shutters or wattle and daub panelling.
Summer, Autumn 2012, Staffordshire, north UK
The converted Barn makes an excellent ‘studio’ for the course activities; its wooden floors and airy feel create a great acoustic for rehearsals and performances. The beautiful, south facing, mature gardens are enclosed on two sides by the original high stone wall, with rose arbour, herb garden, wildlife pond and breathtaking views.