For a big family holiday or weekend away with friends, recently renovated Portland House c1870 is the perfect holiday house with beautiful views from the sitting and dining rooms where everyone can be seated together. To celebrate a special birthday or anniversary you can hire a chef, book an afternoon tea party or create cocktails in the bar games room. Enjoy beautiful ensuite bedrooms, sunny BBQ area with outdoor seating, summer house by the water fountain and a private car park. On the edge of Matlock Bath, you are ideally located next to the Derwent River in the World Heritage Site with boat hire, wonderful walks and cycling. Take a short walk into the village for Victorian cafes, CAMRA pubs, restaurants and the famous tourist attractions of The Heights of Abraham and Gullivers Kingdom with Chatsworth House only a short drive away. If you’re looking for a super stylish historic home in a great location with lots of things to do from the doorstep then this is the best place to impress your friends and family! Tourist board rating: 5 Star
Fabulous holiday house for large group holidays on the edge of the Peak District National Park and within walking distance of shops, restaurants, pubs and wine bars. Agricola House can sleep up to 14 guests in seven beautiful bedrooms and boasts an enormous kitchen, a spacious sitting room and a cinema room, as well as a private courtyard with a barbecue. The recently refurbished house was designed to make it easy for guests to socialise and have fun. It's high-quality amenities and a fantastic location make it the perfect choice for hen weekends, a holiday with friends, or a memorable Christmas with your extended family.
Highfields Barn is so idyllic that you'll never want to leave! The charming holiday barn is in the Staffordshire Moors in the Peak District National Park, a few short miles from Leek and Buxton and within easy reach of favourite attractions that include Alton Towers and Chatsworth House. This area is famous for its beautiful walks with routes to the Roaches, Monsal Trail, and Mam Tor being favourites with guests who stay here. There is room for eight people to sleep in four bedrooms, making the property suitable for families and friends. Providing flexible accommodation to meet the needs of your holiday, and the number of people within your group. The barn can accommodate either 2,4,6 or 8 guests. You are able to book the rooms which you require, individually priced for the number in your group. Couples and solo travellers have the option of closing off the upper floor and exclusively using the downstairs of the barn. Super king size bedroom at a discounted rate. The prices advertised are based on 4 guests staying. If you are a larger group or a couple, please contact the owner for further details on the price for your stay.
Herdwick Barn is a stone holiday barn on a family-run farm near Leek and Buxton in the Peak District. Apart from the owners, your nearest neighbours are their flock of 100 white-faced, fluffy Herdwick sheep that thrive in these spectacular upland surroundings. The location is perfect for walking, mountain biking, fishing and visiting favourite attractions that include Chatsworth House and Alton Towers. Herdwick Barn sleeps four people in two bedrooms, one of which can have two single beds or one kingsize bed. The flexible layout is perfect for couples, families or friends, and the cottage welcomes guests all year round.
Even before Jane Austen fell in love with Chatsworth House and used it as inspiration for Pride and Prejudice, visitors have been coming to Derbyshire to enjoy the gorgeous countryside, friendly towns and charming villages. Columbine Cottage is a leisurely 15-20 minute stroll from Ashover and great pubs like Old Poets Corner and the Black Swan, and a 15-minute drive from Chatsworth, Matlock Bath and Chesterfield. It is close to the Peak District National Park and surrounded by some of the best walking paths and cycling routes in Derbyshire. With space for up to six people in three bedrooms, it is an ideal holiday retreat for families and friends who want to explore the region.
Enjoying a wonderful rural position with fabulous countryside views from the patio, Foxglove Cottage is a true gem and a popular choice with couples (one or two) and families alike. Nestling amongst gorgeous countryside, the cottage is a good self-catering base for enjoying the many attractions of the Peak District National Park including its friendly towns and picturesque villages. Chatsworth House and Matlock Bath are both just fifteen minutes away by car and Ashover is less than a twenty minute walk offering a choice of pubs for a meal out.
Escape to the beauty of the Derbyshire countryside at Hollytree Garden. The cosy, private apartment is perfect for a break for two visitors (or solo travellers!), giving easy access to the Peak District National Park, Ashbourne, Alton Towers and other fantastic attractions. Whether you enjoy walking, cycling or touring, you will find ample opportunities to enjoy your favourite pastime. Explore the wealth of towns and villages nearby, including the market town of Ashbourne only seven miles away where you will find an excellent choice of interesting shops, markets, cafes and pubs.
Relax in the beautiful surroundings of The Barn at Wylde Goose. The stylish barn conversion sleeps eight people in four well-appointed ensuite bedrooms, boasting a spacious open plan living area, fantastic views, and extras like TVs in every bedroom and an outdoor pizza oven. It is ideal for families or friends, with guests enjoying gorgeous walks and bike rides from the door. The Barn is in the quiet Staffordshire village of Bradnop, less than two miles from Leek and just over the border from the Peak District National Park. Chatsworth House, Buxton, Bakewell and Alton Towers are all easily accessible in under 40 minutes, while The Potteries and Stoke-on-Trent are even closer.
We are Ideally located for exploring the Peak District. 10 minutes drive to Chatsworth house and close to the Monsal Trail. Welcome pack included with every booking, along with most essentials needed for a relaxing break away. Private secure garage parking for 1 car (further parking available on the roadside) . Quaint garden area with seating. Pub and shop within 1 mile.
A light, spacious and contemporary three bedroomed cottage, within 10 minutes walk of Bakewell town centre. We are Ideally located for exploring the Peak District. 10 minutes drive to Chatsworth house and close to the Monsal Trail. Welcome pack included with every booking, along with most essentials needed for a relaxing break away. Private parking for 3 cars, large private patio area, and benches at the top of the garden with fabulous views over the Peak District. Pub and shop within 1 mile.
Standlow is on the edge of the Peak District National Park within walking distance from the Red Lion pub in Kniveton and only three miles from Ashbourne. It is perfect for walking, cycling and discovering favourite attractions including Chatsworth House and Alton Towers. The owners have transformed the lovely stone buildings into six stylish self-catering holiday homes which sleep from 4 to 17 guests and which can be booked together to accommodate large groups of up to 52 people. Each cottage is furnished to a high standard with guests having a private garden as well as shared access to the wider grounds and a fun games room.
Lovely cosy cottage with log burner, hill views and south facing garden in village location. Enjoy walks from the doorstep to Peak District beauty spots, village pub, local bike hire and the facilities of the lovely Georgian market town of Ashbourne. Sleeps 6 in three bedrooms.
This pretty one-bedroom self-catering cottage has everything you need for a romantic holiday. Tucked away in quiet rural village close to the Peak District National Park and within easy reach of Stoke-on-Trent, Chester and Alton Towers, couples can plan a holiday that includes countryside walks and bike rides, spa days, shopping, history and culture.
Set in a peaceful location above the charming village of Eyam in the Hope Valley, The Hayloft is a fantastic barn conversion that offers self-catering accommodation for six guests in three en-suite bedrooms. It is a mile from the Barrel Inn at Bretton, and close to popular attractions including Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Buxton and the Monsal Trail. There is ample opportunity for spending time outdoors walking, cycling, climbing or caving, and for discovering the delights of the Peak District National Park's friendly towns and villages.
Crabtree Cottage is a comfortable barn conversion, just outside the village of Carsington, located in the Derbyshire Dales, close to the Peak District National Park. It sleeps six people in three bedrooms and is ideal for active families who want to get out on nearby Carsington Water, walk and cycle the Monsal Trail, High Peak Trail and other fantastic routes. Explore the beauty of places like Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Tissington village or many National Trust properties, or experience the thrills of Alton Towers. There is no limit to the amount of fun you can have while staying in this welcoming home-away-from-home that is available for bookings all year round.
Hopton Cottage is a comfortable, welcoming holiday home in the Peak District village of Youlgreave. Dating back over 250 years, it sleeps five people in three bedrooms with the potential to accommodate an extra child if necessary. Families love this house for its location, just a short walk from the village shops, bakery and a choice of three pubs, with easy access to the Bradford River and the long-distance Limestone Way footpath. Bakewell is four miles from the cottage, with Chatsworth House, Matlock and Matlock Spa also nearby.
Cop Farm is a sensational large holiday home. It sleeps 14 people in five bedrooms so is ideal for gathering your friends or extended family for a special occasion or simply to catch up. The farmhouse is only a mile from the Devonshire Arms Pub in Peak Forest, and you can walk or cycle along the canal into Buxton if you want to stretch your legs. Bakewell, Chatsworth House, Blue John Cavern, and the Monsal Trail are all within easy reach to offer something fun for everyone.
The best of the Peak District National Park, Cheshire and Staffordshire are all within reach of Allmore Cottage. Surrounded by 14-acres of grounds, which include a coarse fishing pond, visitors can spend their days discovering the many attractions of the Peak District, relaxing or fishing on-site and walking for miles through beautiful countryside. The pet-friendly holiday cottage is light and spacious with a relaxing king-sized bedroom, cosy log burner and sunny conservatory, as well as a home gym and all the peace a couple could wish for. Tourist board rating: 4 Star Gold
A cosy home from home sitting on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire borders on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Enjoy the space of self-catering, the facilities of the holiday park for entertainment, and an abundance of attractions close by. Walking distance to Ashbourne and twenty minutes to Alton Towers by car.
Treat your family to a farm holiday in the Peak District. The Old Shippen is just outside Tideswell on the family-run Wheaton Farm, where the owners raise beef and dairy cows, sheep and pigs. The former stone barn has been beautifully converted into a fantastic holiday cottage with space for three people to sleep in three bedrooms and a layout that works well for families and multi-generational families. The village is well-equipped for your self-catering needs, but Buxton and Bakewell are both nearby if you want a further choice of places to eat, drink and shop. With beautiful footpaths and cycling routes from the door, exploration is a pleasure.
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