OVERLEA

Overlea is situated in Birch Vale, a village in the High Peak district of Derbyshire. It is conveniently located on the boundary of the Peak District National Park, between New Mills and Hayfield... Overlea was built in the 1600s and is the oldest farm in the valley. Although the national census first started in 1801 only limited records remain. In 1841 the farm had 42 acres of land. Today Overlea has a mere 14 acres of farmland attached to it... When Overlea ceased as a working farm in the 1960's, a lengthy period of restoration and conversion commenced which has spanned several families. Overlea Farm is now home to the Hartley family and their luxury holiday cottages.

Also known as: Overlea Farm

Primary location: High Peak United Kingdom