Whimsy by the Peaks, Tansley, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire, The Peak District, England - Sleeps 5

Accommodation Comprises

With the best of the Peak District on your doorstep, and a cosy, welcoming atmosphere, Whimsy by the Peaks holiday cottage is a perfect home-away-from-home.

Downstairs

• Entrance lobby with space to hang coats, kick off muddy boots, and towel off paws after a day’s adventure
• Warm sitting room with an exposed stone wall, two sofas, log burner, Smart TV (for streaming from your own accounts), DVD library and DVD player.
• Light, well-equipped dining kitchen with farmhouse style dining table and seating for up to 6, electric oven and ceramic hob, fridge and freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave, high speed fibre broadband and lovely countryside views
• Ground floor single bedroom – perfect for a solo guest or as a quiet reading room (there are two steps up to this room)

Upstairs

• Main bedroom with super king-size bed (180cm x200cm), can also be a twin (90x200cm beds)
• Second bedroom with lovely hillside views and a European king size double bed measuring 160x200cm (please note: narrow access on one side only)
• Shower room with walk-in shower, wash basin and WC

Outside

The fully enclosed garden is a relaxing spot with a mix of gravel and real lawn, sunny seating areas, and views over the surrounding hills. It’s dog-friendly and just the place for a lazy breakfast or sundowner. There’s private parking for one car right outside the cottage off the shared drive and further free parking back out on the lane. There is a Voltshare 7KW EV charging point next to the cottage's private parking space. It is untethered and Pay as You Go (by app or QR code).

Supporting local wildlife

I am passionate about protecting wildlife and natural habitats. I donate £15 from every Whimsy by the Peaks booking to charities that help local wildlife. The five charities supported all operate in a 50 mile radius of the cottage. I am also making the garden at the cottage more wildlife-friendly. This includes some areas of grass left long to provide shelter for insects and food for hedgehogs; patches of wild flowers and nettles left to grow as food for caterpillars and bees; and the hedge left untrimmed during the nesting season.

Additional Information

Whimsy by the Peaks is very dog friendly, and welcomes up to 4 dogs at no extra cost. Dogs are allowed in all areas of the house, just not on the beds or sofas please (bring your own bed linen and towels if keeping them off is impossible). Professional cleaning, bed linen (unironed), towels, WiFi and utilities are included in the rental rate. Check in is from 4pm, although earlier is often possible, check out is by 11am.

The garden is bounded by a combination of a stone wall with trellis and metal grill fencing, a wooden fence with trellis, and a high hedge with additional metal grill fencing. Our dogs haven't found a way out, but we recommend you keep an eye in case.

Children of all ages are welcome, but please note the owner doesn't supply cots, high chairs, baby baths or other equipment for babies and infants. The house is not child proofed, so there are sharp edges, unprotected hot surfaces, and steep staircase. You should also ensure children are supervised in the garden if they are likely to climb the fences or trellis. The garden structures are not designed to carry weight and your children may hurt themselves.

Unfortunately the house is unsuitable for people with mobility, sight and hearing difficulties due to the steep staircase, steps, uneven surfaces, and the potential difficulty you might have exiting quickly in the event of a fire.