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.

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.

Situated in the picturesque and historic town of Buxton this holiday home sits in a row of stone terraces with a wonderful rear decked seating area to relax on with a glass of something cold. A terrific location for those who want to spend the day in open countryside but also like the facilities of the town centre in the evenings. Step into this charming cottage which combines traditional character with contemporary design and provides all the you need for a restful stay. Step into the entrance hallway where there is space for hanging coats and room for shoes or walking boots. Head through to the comfortable living room where you can relax in front of the gas wood burner and watch your favourite programme on the TV. The kitchen has a light and airy feel with all the mod cons you could wish for and a dining area to enjoy, from here you can access the fabulous outside decking area. The first floor bathroom has a shower over bath, there are two bright and airy bedrooms one double and one single to enjoy on this floor. Take the stairs to the second floor and you will find the generous master suite with kingsize bed and fabulous views!
Just 100 yards away is a footpath from where you can walk up to Solomon’s Temple, Buxton Country Park with ’Go Ape’, Pooles Cavern and a tea room within walking distance.
Buxton is a real festival town and the cottage’s great location puts you in a ideal location to enjoy its summer carnivals and many musical and theatrical events. Situated within very easy walking distance of all the Buxton International Festival and Fringe venues, it is short walk from Buxton Opera House. Buxton is surrounded by the beautiful Derbyshire countryside and lies less than a mile from the Peak National Park. The more adventurous can enjoy cycling, rock climbing and gliding. Visit Chatsworth and Haddon Hall, and the National Trust’s Hardwick Hall, all of which have starred in the BBC period dramas and historical films. And if ever you do get a yearning for the big city, there’s always Manchester, just an hour away on the train. Really, what more could you want?

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.

Beech Lodge is located on the original, established side of the Marina within a gated community. It is set within a quiet and attractively maintained landscaped area and a short walk away from the marina boardwalk and all the amenities that the Marina has to offer.

Being the original show home for the lodge development it is attractively fitted out to a high standard. Patio doors from the living area gives access to our private veranda where you can enjoy outdoor eating and relaxing, overlooking a secluded grassed area with Marina views where you can enjoy observing the birds and other wildlife visitors.

Inside, the lodge is equipped with everything you may need to make your stay enjoyable, including microwave, dishwasher, fibre broadband, Smart TV and fire stick providing access to your own Netflix, Amazon, Amazon music and Disney accounts. The attractive spacious open plan living space provides comfortable seating and dining, overlooking the outside veranda. The appealing layout of the lodge includes two spacious bedrooms, one each side of the central living area. One bedroom has a kingsize bed and en-suite bathroom with roll-top bath, while the other bedroom has a double bed and a single bed with spacious en-suite shower. Both bedrooms have large, adjoining walk-in closets where you will find hanging space and baby equipment. The owners have also provided a cool bag, rug and picnic set to use for days out, or even just a stroll to the park area with its variety of trees and picnic benches.

Nestled in the largest inland marina in Europe this really is the perfect base to explore all that the local area has to offer. Why not take advantage of the Boardwalk, a promenade of 6 boutique retailers, centred around a bar/restaurant. You can also discover a sensory garden at the end of The Boardwalk to sit and relax. Nearby Findern is a lovely village situated six miles west of Derby. The village green is overlooked by the Parish Church, where an 1862 carved semi-circular stone or ’tympanum’ is preserved. There are great walks in the area, and it is a great base to explore the Peak District with its market towns of Bakewell and Ashbourne, as well as its many pretty villages. The National Trust properties of Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall and Sudbury Hall with its museum of childhood are all within 10 miles. A little further is Hardwick Hall and the Duke of Devonshire’s Chatsworth Estate with its annual country fair and Adventure Farm for children. The National Memorial Arboretum and the rich heritage of Burton-on-Trent with its National Brewery Centre Museum is just down the road. You can also venture into the National Forest with the award-winning Conkers attraction just 10 miles away, plus Castle Donnington racetrack is just 20 minutes’ drive and Alton Towers is 30 minutes’ away.