Dog-friendly Derbyshire

Bee Keepers Cottage is located on a working farm on the edge of Derbyshire’s Peak District, the cottage overlooks the 18 hole golf course at Shirland Golf and country club where visitors day passes are available.

The cottage has beautiful rural views and offers guests the peace and quiet of rural living yet within easy access of local attractions and transport networks, and there is a golf course boarding the property’s grounds and miles of footpath networks adjacent to the farm.

The accommodation at Bee Keepers cottage is spaced over a single storey and offers light, bright accommodation with beautiful gardens and views of the rolling Derbyshire countryside.

Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall and Crich tramway museum are a short drive away. Local towns include Matlock, Bakewell and Chesterfield. Derby and Nottinghamshire are a 20-minute drive.

The location is popular with walkers who enjoy the beautiful walks and trails straight from the doorstep.

All accommodation is on the ground floor. The Large modern kitchen/dining area to seat 6 and opens out onto the living area with Smart TV. The kitchen has an electric eye level oven, built in microwave, induction hob, fridge/ freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.

Two bedrooms have king size beds, and the third a single bed, and there is a family bathroom with bath and shower above – there is also an additional shower room with quadrant shower cubicle, toilet and basin.

Outside there are two seating areas, a BBQ, gardens and plenty of off-road parking.

Guests are welcome to visit the horses in the barn next to the property (prior arrangement with the owner), please supervise children for their safety.

Bee Keepers cottage can be booked with the award winning sister cottage ’Little Barn UKC2348’ which is located on the same farm. Jointly providing accommodation for 7 people.

A warm welcome awaits.

Step into Ryecroft Cottage and wander through the light and airy hallway into the lounge and admire the views of Riber Castle on the hilltop above from the large window.
Relax on the comfortable seating, light the woodburning fire and put your feet up with a good book. There is a second lounge also with a woodburning stove, Smart TV and comfy sofa and chairs giving all your party a place to relax. The kitchen offers a electric cooker and hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave and convenient access to the outside area with lawned garden and patio area. Going up to the first floor, you will find a beautiful family bedroom with a double bed and single bed. The second bedroom also has a double bed, and the bathroom has a separate shower and bath.
Situated at the top of a hill that runs down into Matlock town centre, you’ll find there is host of things to see and do on your doorstep, including an array of shops, cafes, restaurants and pubs. There is a weekly market, and within easy reach are the gorgeous country houses of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall both ideal for whiling away an afternoon.
The Matlock Bath Illuminations and firework display are especially popular with kids and adults alike in autumn. Just a short drive will take you to the nearby picturesque market town of Bakewell which lies in the heart of the Peak District National Park and is a delightful place for meandering through the various shops, cafés and restaurants. Once you have had your first visit to Ryecroft you will want to return time and time again!

Set over two floors, this quirky, delightful cottage has traditional charm and character throughout. There are three lovely bedrooms, (steps into bedrooms) with comfortable beds for a perfect night’s sleep. Upstairs there is a shower room and toilet. Downstairs in the open plan living/dining room you can relax on the comfy sofas and read one of the many available books, including books of walks, and light the wood burner during the colder months. There are plenty of leaflets and information about places to visit and things to do as well as information on restaurants and takeaways. The pretty kitchen (steps into kitchen) also has a breakfast table to gather around whilst planning the day ahead with a cup of tea. There is a downstairs bathroom with a bath and shower over, and toilet. To the rear of the property, guests will love the small but quirky courtyard with seats and table to relax quietly or at the front of the property is a small seating area where you can relax and watch the sun go down.
There are wonderful walks from the door, you are on the Limestone Way and a few minutes drive from all manner of interesting places. Take a stroll through the village of Bonsall, where you will find a welcoming pub, only a 5 minute walk away, serving home-cooked meals and local ales. There is also the Barley Mow, about 10 minutes’ walk away, famous for hen races, strong man challenges and extra-terrestrial visitors. There are also the delightful tea rooms, a small village shop, and the beautiful Cascade Gardens for a peaceful stroll around. The Parish Church, St James, is opposite the cottage and on Saturdays, Sundays and Mondays (12.00 -3.00)you can have homemade soup and cakes, and at a ridiculously low price.
Just a short drive away is Matlock, with antique and charity shops and the Peak Rail vintage steam railway. There is a Wednesday market in the centre of Matlock, a lovely prize-winning park and swings and boating for the children. Head over to Matlock Bath, visit Gullivers Kingdom for a family day out or catch an Alpine-style cable car to The Heights of Abraham, which offers cavern tours, or treat the little ones to feed the fish in the aquarium and play the arcades. There are lots of cafes and mountains of fish and chips!
Continue down to Wirksworth where you can treat the family to a film at the quirky independent cinema, learn more about the village at the Heritage Centre or explore the Puzzle Gardens. Visit the National Stone Centre, pan for gems and have a coffee. Cromford is home to Arkwright’s Mills, founded by Richard Arkwright, the first factory system in the world and a Word Heritage site, with displays, antiques and very good scones! Be sure to make time for a trip to Bakewell, home to a historic 13th-century five-arched bridge that leads you to the bustling town centre filled with restaurants, tearooms and pubs, as well as dessert shops offering the famous Bakewell Pudding. Don’t forget to stop by the grand stately home of Chatsworth House, where you can tour the magnificent interiors and extensive gardens. Not far away are National Trust properties, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston, both are amazing. You could visit the Plague Village, Eyam, and walk the town trail which follows the course of the plague as it ripped through Eyam. The villagers decided to cut themselves off from the outside and the plague never reached the rest of Derbyshire although many people in Eyam died. There is a very good museum. Castleton is the only place where Blue John is mined and you can buy beautiful jewellery in the town.
Carsington Resevoir is a few miles away, with lovely walks, a cafe, and exhibitions. Church Street Cottage really is a special find in this part of the wonderful Peak District Park, and there is so much to do!

Commanding panoramic views over beautiful countryside, this superbly converted barn also enjoys a truly comfortable and lovely, contemporary interior. Quiet and secluded, it lies beside the owners’ farm, just 1 mile from a village ’real ale’ pub and shop. There are fine restaurants nearby and good shopping in Wirksworth is just 3 miles, as are Carsington Lake’s splendid water sports facilities, cycle trail and fishing. Heights of Abraham and Gulliver’s Kingdom 5 miles, Chatsworth 10 miles, Alton Towers 20 miles.

An idyllic situation and contemporary furnishings, including a TV with cinema surround sound, combine to make this 17th century hillside cottage a perfect retreat. There is a fenced, 100 yards dog walk and panoramic moorland and valley views from the dining table! Attached to a stone barn in a really peaceful situation on the owner’s non working farm. Adjacent to National Trust land with walking in the Edale Valley from the door. There is an inn (serving food) half a mile away and shops, pubs, cafés, restaurant and takeaways in Hope (1 mile). The famous Blue John caverns, Mam Tor and Peveril Castle are at Castleton (2 miles); golf, fishing, Derwent Valley Cycle hire and trails and summer swimming are within 5 miles. Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Bakewell and Buxton 12 miles.

A modern and comfortably furnished bungalow, decorated throughout in 2021 and offering spacious and comfortable accommodation set in its own formal gardens and located in the rural village of Shirley at the southern edge of the National Park. Within easy reach of the picturesque market town of Ashbourne with its many opportunities for shopping, dining and the annual arts festival, the property makes an ideal holiday base from which to explore the many attractions and activities of the Peak District. The stunning scenery of Dove Dale and the Manifold Valley makes perfect walking or cycling country and Carsington Water offers abundant water sports. For a fun family day out Alton Towers is only 11 miles distant. Shops 4 miles, pub 300 yards.

A beautiful, detached stone-built cottage resting in Castleton, Derbyshire. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Garden. Hope 2.7 miles; Buxton 10.3 miles; Bakewell 12.7 miles.

A lovely detached cottage situated in Milford, near Duffiled, in Derbyshire. En-suite. Off-road parking. Enclosed garden. Secure bike storage. Belper 1.9 miles; Matlock 12.2 miles; Ashbourne 12.5 miles.

Situated along a track, Boundary Cottage nestles on the edge of the rolling countryside in this stunning rural location.

This homely retreat is perfect for couples or families seeking a fun-filled getaway with a vast array of activities on offer within the surrounding area, or for wonderful walks with your four-legged friends to explore the delights of the countryside directly from the doorstep. Open the glass double doors into the well-equipped kitchen and then follow the hallway into the large dining area with a picturesque window overlooking the field beyond. At the end of the hallway you are greeted by the cosy living area with a large L-shaped sofa, perfect for cosying up in front of the open fire and tuning into the TV.

The character of the cottage is continued upstairs into the large bedroom, where you will find a well-presented kingsize bed, and amazing views from a dual aspect window, a great place where you can look forward to unwinding with a good book in hand. On this floor you will find a great family room with bunk bed and a single bed, ideal for children.

Outside is a private patio with seating and hot tub, where you and your loved one can soak up the sun whilst admiring the surroundings. If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic base, a short walk will bring you to a local pub serving food, whilst the nearby town of Chesterfield offers a larger selection of pubs and good restaurants.

The historic market town of Chesterfield acts as the gateway to the Peak District, and has much to offer visitors. The town is famous for its 14th-century church with its crooked spire twisting curiously from its centre, while the town offers guests the opportunity to explore the market and many of the specialist shops dotted in and out of the shambles. The town also boasts Queens Park, with its lake, walks and summer bandstand, as well as a museum and theatre. Close by you will find the impressive Elizabethan Hardwick Hall, with its six grand towers elaborately monogramed with Bess of Hardwick’s initials, overlooking the superb gardens and walled courtyards of the grounds. Also popular with visitors is the semi-ruined 17th-century mansion of Bolsover Castle, set high on a wooded hilltop, looking west towards the heights of the Peak District.

Within easy reach you will discover attractions such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, Matlock and Bakewell, or the opera house at Buxton. Alternatively, the Peak District offers a magnitude of walks and cycling for those feeling active. Boundary Cottage really is in the ideal location to enjoy a fantastic break in a splendid part of the country. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

A lovely two-bedroom bungalow resting in Findern, Derbyshire. Dog-friendly. Smart TV. Large gardens. Off-road parking. Derby 7 miles; Burton upon Trent 7.9 miles; Alton 22.7 miles.