I'd like to reinforce the comments of the previous reviewer, peatman 5145. John is a character and wanders about from time to time making visitors welcome in his own unique way. John loves a bit of craic and a good laugh, but he does present the façade of a curmudgeon - and he ACTS the part very well. Don't let any comments about John put you off a visit, accept his leg pull and pull his leg back - you'll get on like a house on fire! There are some stunning views from this CL - even the view of the barn wall was fascinating; that wall is a tapestry of developments and alterations of the activities of this working farm over centuries. We were entertained - but NOT disturbed at all - by the flock of cockerels and chickens in addition to a group of running ducks. The shower and toilet in the barn isn't 'luxurious'; words like 'rustic', 'adequate' and 'in need of refurbishment' are more appropriate. But they are clean - and they work well. If you have on board facilities, they're barely needed anyway. Don't be put off by anything here. I'd advise approaching from the west by driving up the A619 to the cross roads near Wadshelf, turning north at that cross roads onto Top Lane, and then right near the mast onto the road heading east past the Fox and Goose, past Wigley School and then you'll get a right turn by the bus stop into the gates for Offley Place - as mentioned elsewhere it's a tight turn between the gate posts and easier as a right turn than a left turn. The road from the east from Chesterfield through Old Brampton is a bit narrow, has a few tight bends and is a bit of a race track for some locals. The acid test is "Would we return?". Yes - unhesitatingly. Thank you - and John, you'll still be here next week! Of that I've no doubt.