Dog-Friendly Cottages Peak District

This truly delightful, terraced, natural stone-built cottage is enviably located in the picturesque village of Great Longstone in the Peak District. As soon as you walk through the stable door, you will appreciate all the thought and expertise that has gone into making this a beautiful, interior-designed, chocolate box cottage. Oak floors and exposed stone walls add to the character of this cottage, not too mention the wood burner to curl up by. From the impressive open plan living space, French windows look out onto a wild flower meadow, truly bringing the outside in! The delightful garden and patio area provide a lovely spot for a relaxing drink, or perhaps some alfresco dining after a busy day exploring.
The pretty Derbyshire village of Great Longstone is set in a wonderful location in the heart of the Peak District National Park. The village is flanked by Longstone Edge, with Bakewell and Chatsworth House close by. There are two traditional village pubs, a shop, 18th-century stone cottages and a market cross that is situated on the delightful village green. The Monsal Trail runs through the village and provides 8½ miles of scenic, traffic-free walking and cycling, with the spectacular viaduct at nearby Monsal Head and several tunnels along the route to keep the whole family interested.
Just down the road lies the picture postcard village of Ashford-in-the-Water, which boasts medieval Sheepwash Bridge, once a major crossing point over the River Wye for packhorses delivering mail from Derby. The nearby, renowned market town of Bakewell, which can be accessed via the Monsal Trail, offers a variety of shops, restaurants and pubs, together with frequent, local farmers’ markets. Take a stroll along the river bank to feed the ducks and geese, and see the ‘love locks’ on the foot bridge.
The spa town of Buxton, with its Opera House, is also within driving distance. You could also visit the many stately homes in the area, including iconic Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall, or take a trip to the World Heritage Site of the Richard Arkwright Mills in Cromford. With the impressive castle and caverns at Castleton close by, you will be spoilt for choice of things to do at this fantastic location. Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

This attractive, limestone, detached barn conversion is set in the heart of the small, picturesque, Peak District hamlet of Foolow. Offering a wealth of period features, the property can be found behind the neatly sculptured village green, complete with an ancient cross and duck pond, which provides the centrepiece to the village. Surrounded by the rolling hills of the Peak District National Park, the area is a paradise for walkers, and the local pet-friendly pub which is good to return to, provides good traditional food and drinks. Nearby, Eyam village, only 2 miles away, is home to further local amenities, and the ever popular market town of Bakewell, with its generous selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, is just 5 miles away.
Centrally located within the Peak District National Park, Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall can be reached in around 20 minutes, with further popular towns and villages such as Castleton, Hathersage, Buxton and Hartington just half an hour away. Shop 3½ miles, pub and restaurant 65 yards.

Manor Cottage is a spacious, detached cottage offering elements of luxury with a bath/shower room per bedroom, large farmhouse style kitchen, cosy living room complete with wood burner, and a large courtyard offering superb open views of the stunning surrounding countryside. Located in the limestone built Peak District village of Wardlow, formerly part of the Chastworth Estate, the setting is high within the glorious White Peak landscape. As a single road village made up of cottages, character houses and working farms it can be found between the popular beauty spot of Monsal Head and the large, well appointed village of Tideswell within the Peak District National Park. The pretty villages of Ashford in the Water, Litton, and Great and Little Longstone are within a 5-10 minute drive, as is the ever popular market town of Bakewell meaning an ample supply of local pubs, eateries, shops and attractions. Walks are available straight from the door including a path at Wardlow Hay Cop known as ’The Pingle’ which takes you to Cressbrook Dale, where in late spring orchids and cowslips bloom. The magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall can both be reached in around 20 minutes, and the towns of Buxton, Ashbourne and Matlock in around half an hour. Shop 2¼ miles, pub and restaurant 2 miles.

The adorably named Nutmeg Cottage can be found tucked away in the popular Peak District village of Tideswell. A stone-built, traditional cottage with a wood burner, it is warm, cosy and makes a perfect base from which to discover all that the Peak District National Park has to offer. Nestled between the rugged Dark Peaks of the north, and gentle rolling dales of the south, Tideswell itself benefits from plenty of local amenities including shops, food serving pubs, cafés and annual events including a food festival, wakes week, arts festival and even its very own Last Night Of The Proms. Probably best known for the large and impressive St John the Baptist Church, or the ‘Cathedral of the Peak’, Tideswell is surrounded by stunning scenery and glorious countryside and a number of other Peak District towns and villages within easy reach, including Litton (5 minutes’ drive), Eyam (10 minutes’ drive), and Castleton, Bakewell and Buxton (all 20 minutes’ drive). The magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth Estate and Haddon Hall can also be reached in around 20 minutes; Matlock and Ashbourne in about 40 minutes; and for those thrill seekers, Alton Towers in under an hour. Shop, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.
Nutmeg Cottage can be booked together with Parsley Cottage (ref UK4184), located 100 yards away, to accommodate up to 8 guests.

This outstanding Grade II listed cottage started its life originally as an Arkwright mill worker’s home and nestles in the beautiful village of Cromford, in the famous Derwent Valley World Heritage Site on the edge of the scenic Derbyshire Dales National Park. Cosy Nook is an ideal retreat in which to unwind and relax in after a day exploring the local area. This mid-terrace cottage has been lovingly restored and individually styled to offer all the comforts of modern living whilst still retaining its original charm. On entering, there is a very comfortable living room leading to a contemporary, well-equipped kitchen which in turn opens onto a small yard.
The village of Cromford lies just 1 mile from the spa town of Matlock Bath and 3 miles from Matlock. Famous for its connections with Sir Richard Arkwright and the cotton trade, and often referred to as the cradle of the industrial revolution, Cromford has a great selection of pubs, shops, restaurants and cafés. It also has an award-winning beauty salon offering relaxing treatments, a renowned book sellers (Scarthin Books) and a chocolatier. Arkwright’s historic Cromford Mill is a short walk away near the scenic canal basin and houses a museum and specialist shops. The immediate local area boasts an abundance of attractions such as the Heights of Abraham with its own cable cars, the Peak District Mining Museum, Masson Mill and many walks with stunning rural views. The more active are catered for with plentiful longer walking and cycling routes plus climbing and caving around the Derwent Valley and the White Peak. Sailing, canoeing, sail boarding and excellent fly fishing are available on nearby Carsington Water. Cycling routes include the Carsington Water, High Peak, Monsal and Tissington Trails. A short drive away is the beautiful Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall which have been used in the feature films of ‘Pride and Prejudice’ and ‘Jane Eyre’. Frequent public transport is available to scenic Buxton, Nottingham and Derby. Shop, pubs and restaurant within 400 yards.

This delightful semi-detached bungalow lies in an idyllic location, surrounded by the spectacular countryside of the White Peak and close to the owner’s home, offering an ‘away from it all’ holiday retreat and is perfect for anyone who loves the great outdoors. There is an abundance of walking direct from the door, including to the sharp-edged limestone Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill, which as the remains of coral reefs are among the most remarkable sights of the area. The location of Booth Farm Cottage is approached by a winding road through stunning limestone scenery and open moorland, and yet whilst rural, is just 5 miles from the Peak Park centre of Buxton. Longnor Village with its quaint cobbled market square and traditional pubs is just a 10 minute drive, and the ever popular villages of Hartington, Bakewell, Eyam and Castleton are all easily reachable in around half an hour, as are the magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall. Horse riding can be found nearby. Shop, pub and restaurant 4¼ miles.
Booth Farm Cottage can be booked together with Booth Farm Bungalow (30854) to accommodate up to 12 guests.

Originally owned by the Duke of Devonshire, this Grade II listed barn conversion is one of the oldest buildings in Buxton, dating back to the 16th-century. Full of character with exposed beams and stone, the fabulous open plan living area can be found upstairs, leaving space for 3 comfortable bedrooms all benefiting from en-suite arrangements.
Located on the site of the owners, family run bed and breakfast, the centre of Buxton is less than 1 mile from the property, which provides ample entertainment and a programme full of events. There is also a wide variety of shops, boutiques, restaurants and coffee shops, as well as the famous Opera House and Pavilion Gardens.
Buxton and High Peak Golf Club is just a stone’s throw from the property, and being surrounded by the Peak District National Park means outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy endless amounts of walking and cycling. Both Rushup Moor and the Tissington Trail are close by, and the ever popular Bakewell and beautiful honeypot village of Castleton are around 20 minutes’ drive. The stunning Hope Valley, Goyt Valley and Roman Lakes are around 30 minutes away, as are the magnificent historic houses of Lyme Park, Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House. The wonderful market towns of Ashbourne and Matlock can be reached in around a 40-minute drive and for those thrill seekers Britain’s premier theme park Alton Towers can be reached in around 50 minutes. Fishing available nearby. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant ¼ mile.

For lovers of the great outdoors, Nield Bank Bungalow, standing detached, offers an idyllic picturesque location, with the final approach to the cottage taking you directly to the centre of the fabulous White Peak countryside. An abundance of walking is available direct from the doorstep, including to the village of Flash (the highest village in England), where you can embark on the Three Shires Heads route, where the counties of Staffordshire, Cheshire and Derbyshire meet.

Although a truly rural location and perfect for getting away from it all, the spa town of Buxton, famous for its water and opera house, is just 5 miles away. A friendly local shop and pub serving food is less than a mile away, and a number of other Peak District towns and villages are easily accessible, including Longnor with its quaint cobbled market square which is just a 10-minute drive. The ever popular villages of Hartington, Eyam and Castleton are all easily reachable in around half an hour, as is the busy market town of Bakewell and the Alton Towers theme park. The magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall can be reached in around 40 minutes, as can Matlock with its cable car to the Heights of Abraham. Shop, pub and restaurant ¾ mile.

Thorncliffe Cottage is a wonderfully traditional stone built, mid terraced property which can be found on a quiet lane in the popular Peak District village of Tideswell. Set within the heart of the National Park, this light, bright and airy cottage is well-furnished and equipped with thoughtful extras. Built over four floors it benefits from a superb wood burning stove in the living room making for warm and cosy winter evenings. The split level patio to the rear of the property offers lovely views, catches the sun throughout the day and is fully enclosed for perfect, relaxing, warm summer months.
Tideswell itself is a bustling village made up of narrow alleys, lanes and roads set around character squares. Best known as home to the Cathedral of the Peak, it has a thriving range of local shops and amenities including a selection of good, local, pet friendly food serving pubs. Perfectly suited to lovers of the great outdoors, a selection of walking trails are available to take you in and around the village and local area, and there is fishing and golf nearby. The traffic free Monsal Trail, which runs from Bakewell to Buxton, can be reached through Tideswell Dale (cycle hire is available a 10-minute drive away), and both the Pennine Way and Limestone Way are nearby. The spa town of Buxton and market town of Bakewell are both around a 15-minute drive, as are a selection of other Peak District towns and villages such as Eyam, Castleton and Hathersage. Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall can be reached in under half an hour, and Ashbourne and Alton Towers in under an hour. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant 175 yards.

Set over three floors and next to a trickling stream, this beautifully unique, detached property boasts spectacular views over the countryside, and is in a truly private location with a stunning outside space complete with canopied hot tub. Approached by its own private drive, it has a sweeping run of stone steps leading to a spacious decked area with seating, from where sightings of wild deer can often be seen in the early hours. The owners live close by, and direct access from the top floor of the property takes you to the contemporary bedroom, and the middle floor offers cosy living space that’s enhanced by a wood burner.


Nestled in the picturesque hamlet of Fernilee within the Peak District National Park, the small town of Whaley Bridge is just 5 minutes away, with its wonderful array of local pubs, restaurants and cafes. In the other direction, the spa town of Buxton is home to the fabulous opera house, a number of festivals and the Pavilion, all of which can be reached in around 10 minutes by car. The ever popular market town of Bakewell, home to Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, is around a 30-minute drive, as are the beautiful village of Edale and Castleton. A perfect, romantic retreat, this cottage provides a magnificent base from which you can do as much or as little as you like. Shop and restaurant 2¼ miles, pub ½ mile.