Derbyshire self catering and cottage accommodation

Orchard Cottage, Holmesfield, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly prices from: £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Holmesfield sleeps 2.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: In a stunning location opposite a beautiful golf course in the tranquil Esk Valley, this detached holiday cottage provides accommodation of a very high standard in the western Lake District. Yew Tree Cottage is just 2 miles from Ravenglass, where the narrow gauge steam railway chugs its scenic route along Eskdale, and a mile from historic Muncaster Castle which has lovely gardens and a world renowned Rare Owl Sanctuary. Shop and pub 2 miles.

Three steps to entrance. Large, beamed living room with open fire. Sitting room. Large beamed dining room with wood-burning stove and stone flagged floor. Kitchen with wooden floor. Utility. First floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Single with additional single folding bed (for +1). Bathroom with shower attachment and toilet.

Dragonfly Cottage, Bakewell, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Bakewell sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: This charming, adjoining 18th-century holiday cottage, set in its own mature gardens, enjoys views across to the Wye river and walks from the doorstep. Visit Chatsworth House and Estate, Haddon Hall or the charming village of Ashford–in-the-Water. Rowsley Mill, Castleton Cave Museum and the Blue John Mine are also worth a visit. Matlock and Matlock Bath has its cable car to take visitors to the Heights of Abraham, Carsington Water offers water sports. Shops and pubs 800 yards.

Large beamed living room with gas ‘coal-effect’ fire, parquet floor and French doors to garden. Cosy beamed dining room. Galley-style kitchen with Velux window. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and en-suite wet room with toilet. First floor: Two bedrooms, each with sloping ceiling; one double and one twin. Bathroom with separate shower and toilet.

Darwin Lake - Kedleston, Darwin Lake, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Darwin Lake sleeps 6.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Spacious stone cottages with fine facilities, in a beautiful, tranquil woodland setting...

In an idyllic setting in the Darwin Forest on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this group of holiday cottages enjoys a wonderfully peaceful location from which to enjoy the area’s great natural beauty. Built in traditional Derbyshire stone to blend effortlessly into their surroundings, they are set around the lake and surrounded by mixed woodland, an ideal habitat for a rich variety of wildlife. The cottages are modern and spacious, with comfortably furnished living rooms, several enjoying views over the lake, and an excellent standard of fixtures and fittings throughout, including superbly equipped kitchens. A central courtyard area creates a focal point, and each cottage has its own patio, as well as shared use of the nine acres of beautiful wooded grounds which include an enclosed, elevated woodland walk around the lake.
This peaceful spot is the perfect stopping off point for walking and cycling amid superb countryside, and a trekking centre just around the corner provides plenty of opportunity to explore on horseback. For the more adventurous, a whole host of outdoor pursuits is available nearby, including sailing, wind-surfing and canoeing on Carsington Reservoir, 13 miles away, while Derbyshire’s gritstone edges and deep caverns attract rock climbing and pot-holing enthusiasts.
The popular Derbyshire Dales town of Matlock is only 4 miles away, with a good choice of pubs, restaurants and shops. Among the attractions here are the Peak Rail steam trains, the Heights of Abraham pleasure grounds, reached by a cable car across the gorge, dramatic show caverns and Gulliver’s Kingdom. There is also a fascinating Lead Mining Museum and an excellent Tramway Museum at Crich, providing something of interest for everyone. A short drive away is the splendid Chatsworth House with its fine collections of paintings and furniture, and Haddon Hall in the beautiful Wye Valley. Village shop and local pub 2 miles.
Darwin Lake is the perfect place to get away from it all amid beautiful surroundings, and to enjoy the many attractions that make this region so popular. The attractive cottages at Darwin Lake are cosily heated, insulated and double glazed throughout, with fine co-ordinated furnishings, fitted kitchen, superb bathrooms and high quality fixtures and fittings. The countryside is especially beautiful in the quieter seasons, and this tranquil location is accessible from major routes – ideal for Short Breaks and for holidays at all times of the year. Shop 2 miles.

Knockerdown Cottages - Butterton Cottage, Carsington, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly prices from: £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Carsington sleeps 4.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Fine cottages and facilities – in a county of unspoilt landscapes, deep dales and winding rivers . . .

This fine courtyard of old stone barns was part of a working farm, but has now been sensitively converted to offer seventeen beautifully furnished and well-equipped cottages, nine of which are featured here. Ible ref QVE, Middleton ref QUX and Wisels ref QUW are all next door to one another. Boasting a wealth of original features, they enjoy shared use of a rich choice of leisure facilities, including a superb indoor heated swimming pool in an adjacent purpose-designed building. With a shallow area for children, the pool has its own changing rooms and a sauna, and there is a separate games room. Brackendale Spa offers luxurious treatments. There is a separate laundry room with automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Close to the cottages are patio and barbecue areas. All set in 3 acres of shared grounds, offering a children’s play area and plenty of space in which to relax.
This is an ideal setting for a Peak District holiday. Knockerdown Farm is conveniently situated on the road between Ashbourne and Matlock, within walking distance of beautiful Carsington Water, a superb windsurfing and sailing centre, which has an area devoted to wildlife and nature conservancy. Throughout the year they have special fun days for children of all ages. At the water sports centre you can hire (with tuition) Kayaks, windsurfers, Canadian canoes and bicycles. Professional fly fishing is available to enable guests to try their hand at fishing this popular, well-stocked reservoir. Fine walking country is virtually on the doorstep, and the renowned Tissington and Middleton cycle trails are both close by (with bikes available to hire). The principal centres of the Derbyshire Dales are nearby - Wirksworth, the market town of Ashbourne, attractive Bakewell (of pudding fame) and Matlock: all are fascinating ancient towns. Matlock Bath (6 miles) is popular as an inland resort, standing on the River Derwent amid lovely scenery, and offering boating, angling, bowls, tennis and cricket. The young (and the young at heart) will enjoy a day out at the National Tramway Museum - where visitors may enjoy the fun experience of trams from around the world! Magnificent Chatsworth House (16 miles) boasts a famous collection of art treasures as well as beautiful gardens. Haddon Hall (13 miles) is England’s most complete and authentic medieval house dating back to the 14th century. It is set in lovely countryside overlooking the River Wye, near Bakewell, which houses one of the National Park’s information centres. One of Britain’s premier theme parks, Alton Towers, within easy reach is amongst appealing countryside close to the picturesque village of Alton, offers a fun-packed day out for all the family. On site is a restaurant which is fully licensed and serves freshly prepared home-cooked food, to eat in or take away. There are several country inns within walking distance. Shop 5 miles.

The Old Angel, Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Winster sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: The cottage was part of a coaching inn and is situated in Winster village in the Peak District National Park. Beautifully presented and refurbished. Winster owes its prosperity to the lead industry in the 19th century, the character of the village has remained intact, which gives it a tranquil atmosphere. In the village there are two pubs, parking is on the main street of the village however permission is given to guests to drive right up to the front and rear of the cottage to unload. Angel Cottage is ideally situated to visit Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Bakewell and Matlock. Shop 12 yards, pub 200 yards.

Beamed living room with exposed stone. Large beamed farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with slate floor. First floor: Two double bedrooms, one with 6ft bed and countryside views. Twin bedroom. Shower room with double shower cubicle and toilet.

The Manor House, Alport, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from: £1300

Self catering accommodation in Alport sleeps 12.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Doomsday Book), and an ancient cluster of listed buildings converted to form superb holiday cottage accommodation....and the result is the captivating blend that is Harthill Hall. Nestling in 14 acres of grounds on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the doorstep, the properties have the use of an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Noble names have woven the threads of the hall’s long history including Henry de Ferrers, the Cokaynes and the Harthills. Henry VIII is also believed to have stayed at the hall.
It was here in 1259 that Sir Richard de Hartle was issued a Papal Bull by Pope Alexander II, allowing him to appoint his own chaplain. The chapel ceased its functions as a place of worship in 1546 and now takes the form of The Chapel and Hartle Cottage. The eight cottages are furnished with antiques and surround a medieval cobbled courtyard. They all retain a wealth of original features including thick stone walls, large oak beams, mullion windows and flagstone floors. Derbyshire’s bustling market towns, villages, hills, dales and rivers offer majestic scenery, and a rich variety of customs. Boasting a varied and beautiful landscape, they offer a blend of heritage, history and family attractions. The beautiful market town of Bakewell (3½ miles) is situated on the River Wye, crossed by a 13th-century five-arched bridge which has coffee shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are Matlock, Hall Leys Park, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Buxton. National Trust properties and gardens nearby include Riley Graves, Longshaw, Mam Tor, South Peak, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall. Close by are both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Games room with free wireless internet connection. Shop and pub 3½ miles.

Poppy's Barn, Over Haddon, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 5
Weekly prices from: £343 to £753

Self catering accommodation in Over Haddon sleeps 5.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Easy Walk access • Pub near by • Pets allowed Luxury accommodation sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: In the heart of the Peak District National Park and just 2 miles from Bakewell this beautiful cluster of converted cottages and barns lies beside the medieval manor farm in Over Haddon a charming village perched on the side of idyllic Lathkill Dale. Combining ancient beams vaulted ceilings and stone walls with smart modern furnishings and fittings and a luxurious level of comfort most of the superbly designed cottages are set around a large peaceful paved and lawned courtyard whilst close by and adjoining one other similar property Manor Barn is a splendid ultra modern barn conversion enjoying its own garden with private hot tub. The village's renowned dining pub is just 200 yards distant and Bakewell a picturesque fascinating town and home of the famous Bakewell Pudding boasts a lively Monday market fine shopping a museum swimming pool and golf.
Excellent walking and horse riding can be enjoyed locally and Lathkill Dale itself is a National Nature Reserve preserving wild flower meadows craggy fossil filled rocks ancient woodlands and a crystal clear stream with abundant butterflies wildlife and birds.
A host of delights lie within a short drive of Manor Court Cottages including magnificent Chatsworth House medieval Haddon Hall and Arbor Low stone circle which are all under 5 miles. Gulliver's Kingdom theme park and the sensational Heights of Abraham cable car rides at Matlock Bath the world renowned caverns at Castleton and Carsington Lake's sailing windsurfing and canoe hire and tuition are all under 10 miles. Crich Tramway Museum a restored cotton mill steam railway trips a craft centre working flour mill and a glass blowing workshop are among popular nearby attractions and the thrills and excitement on offer at Alton Towers are 20 miles away whilst the excellent shopping and entertainment opportunities of Sheffield Manchester and Derby are also easily accessible.

Entrance lobby. Spacious beamed open plan sitting/dining room with high vaulted ceiling and well fitted kitchen area. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Spacious double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. First floor: Small twin bedded room with low sloping ceilings and beams. Second staircase to first floor gallery sitting area with sofa bed (for + 1) with low sloping ceilings and beams.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Shallcross Hall Cottages - Goyt, Buxton, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 8
Weekly prices from: £285

Self catering accommodation in Buxton sleeps 8.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub near by • Garden • Sleeps 8

Accommodation overview: Set within 117 acres of spectacular countryside and commanding panoramic views across the Bewcastle Fells and Christianbury Crags this cluster of cottages has been skilfully converted from original farm byres to provide holiday accommodation to an excellent standard.  Each cottage is individually styled and oozes charm; the furnishings have been sensitively selected to maximise its character yet offer many modern appliances required for contemporary living.  A wood burning stove in the lounge ensures these cottages are cosy, whatever the season, and entertainment is provided in the shared games room adjacent.