Dog-friendly Derbyshire

A magnificent 17th century country house set in the centre of Winster, ideal for family and friends with lovely formal gardens and a summerhouse.

Magnificent, detached country house in Millhouse Green, on edge of National Park. Spacious and luxurious interior with double bath and large games room. Extensive gardens. Lovely walks and cycle routes. Holmfirth 7 miles.

Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Domesday 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. Golf and horse riding are available within 5 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub 1 mile.

Awarded the 2023 Customer Choice Award.2018 European Holiday Home of the Year Finalist.
Moorecroft is a spacious, open-plan, contemporary property with a large indoor swimming pool, a 7ft cinema screen with Sky Sports, and a games room. The property is decorated and furnished to a high standard with many quirky features. It is powered by OVO green energy. Cavendish Golf Club is 5 minutes’ walk from the house, and a walk from the front door into the hills or a stroll into the heart of Buxton takes less than 10 minutes. Buxton has much to offer including its spectacular Pavilion Gardens, the amazing Devonshire Dome with its Victorian spa, the opera house, as well as unique shops and restaurants to cater for all tastes. Guests may like to arrange a visit to coincide with a show at the Buxton Opera House which is a fantastic venue for all sorts of shows. Comedians such as Alan Carr, Shaun Lock and John Richardson have all made appearances, as well as music from Russell Watson, The Buzzcocks, Bellowhead and Heaven 17. Tribute bands to Pink Floyd, Abba and Queen have also featured, as well as many plays, operas and children’s shows. There is an abundance of places to visit from stately homes such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, together with many great villages to visit. The adventure park of Alton Towers is worth a visit, or enjoy visiting caverns, cycling along trails, golf at Buxton or stride out on one of the numerous walks. Shop and pubs 440 yards and restaurant 110 yards.

Fountain View Cottage is full of tradition and character, sleeping up to six guests this property offers ample self-catering accommodation for your Peak District getaway.
Within walking distance from the property, you will find multiple pubs and village shops, plus an abundance of walking routes around the Dales. Hop in the car and visit the local towns of Bakewell and Buxton, whilst also planning in a trip to Chatsworth House. The location of this property has plenty to offer whatever your interests may be.
With a unique layout, on the ground floor there is a family size kitchen with breakfast table and offering all the equipment and appliances you should need, a dining room with comfortable seating and work station area, and the ground floor inclusive of a double bedroom with a wood burner. Off from the dining room is a flight of stairs taking you to a sitting room with large TV and open coal fire. There is a separate set of stairs on the opposite side of the cottage which takes you to the two remaining double bedrooms and the shower room. Outside there is an open but private courtyard. Pub within walking distance.

This 1870s country house is at the head of a sweeping tree-lined carriage drive between Derby and Melbourne, and overlooks 3 acres of garden. It can accommodate the largest family party, with its living rooms, gilded cornices and fine chimney pieces, and children’s toys and games facilities. There is stabling on request. Historic Swarkestone Bridge and Trents water-sports area, an historic canal and local pubs are an easy walk. Calke Abbey and Derby with its theatres, clubs, restaurants and shopping, under 15 minutes drive. Ashbourne and Dovedale are 14 miles, Matlock Bath, 20 miles, Alton Towers, 22 miles and American Adventure, 12 miles. Shops 2 miles, pub ¾ mile.

Located in the quaint village of Carsington, Parkview demands spectacular views over Carsington Water and rolling hills from its wonderful, landscaped garden and large windows. The property has the unique feature of enjoying a southerly aspect of the waters.

Internally you will be surprised by the level of comfort throughout, the fabulous living room/kitchen has four click and slide patio doors which create the perfect alfresco living onto the large patio area. There is a cosy living room with the all-important wood burner and a sitting room/study to use. The ground floor also boasts a boot/utility room, the perfect place to kick off your boots once you have explored the area. Three beautifully appointed bedrooms await guests on the first floor, one with ensuite walk in shower and also a family bathroom with a slipper foot bath and separate shower.

Outside, Parkview has the most amazing cottage garden with landscaped patio areas to enjoy your morning coffee or something cold on a warm summers evening. Location is key and Parkview certainly gives you that with the circular route around Carsington Water, with walks, sailing and cycle hire available from the visitor centre. The market towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell and Buxton are within easy reach, as are Wirksworth and Matlock, along with the stunning country house estates of Chatsworth House, Kedleston Hall and Haddon Hall. Alton Towers lies just a 30-minute drive away. A Lovely pub a is just a short walk away so after a busy day exploring, relax and unwind at this picture-perfect Derbyshire Cottage.

This imposing 19th-century building was originally the coach house and stables for the nearby ‘Owl Coaching Inn’ (reputedly a haunt of highwayman Dick Turpin), that’s now a farm, just 2 miles from the historic Derwent Valley mill town of Belper. The building has been most sympathetically converted and retains hand-cut lintels, vaulted coach-ways on the exterior, and superb barrel-vaulted ceilings, all emphasise the historical importance of this Grade II listed structure. The original arched coach entrances now have French windows that open onto flagstone terraced areas. Turpin’s Cottage, in the grounds of the farm with another property, overlooks a wooded dell, and adjoins a 2-acre paddock and a play field with ample parking. Belper’s formal river gardens, visitor centre, and historical mills, now a World Heritage site, are within 2 miles. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Matlock and Matlock Bath, and the popular market town of Bakewell, are all a short drive away. Shops and pubs 2 miles.

This former stables to The Hill (ref. 11628) has been carefully renovated to provide comfortable holiday accommodation for larger parties. Situated at the end of a long drive in peaceful countryside between Derby and Melbourne in 3 acres of garden. There is stabling on request. Historic Swarkestone Bridge and Trents water sports area, an historic canal and local pubs are an easy walk. Calke Abbey and Derby with its theatres, clubs, restaurants and good shopping under 15 minutes’ drive. American Adventure 12 miles. Ashbourne and Dovedale are 14 miles, Matlock Bath, 20 miles and Alton Towers just 22 miles. Shops 2 miles, pub 3/4 mile.

Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Domesday 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. Golf and horse riding are available within 5 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub 1 mile.