Dog-friendly Derbyshire

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.

Superb semi-detached stable conversion in small village of Ashover. En-suite shower room, off road parking. Beautifully renovated to highest of standards. Excellent base for walking, cycling and exploring the Peak District. Matlock 5 miles.

This cosy cottage has been renovated in 2022 to a very high standard, where great thought and craftmanship has gone into every aspect making it a fantastic base for your Peak District base.
The ground floor comprises of a small but adequate kitchen with dishwasher and all the equipment you should require. The sitting room offers comfortable seating, TV and wood burner effect electric fire, there is also a dining table and chairs. The bathroom is also located on the ground floor with shower over bath. Upstairs are two bedrooms, the master offering a double bed and the second bedroom has two singles. Outside there is an outhouse storing washing machine/tumbler and sink. There is parking for 1 car and an open patio area with outdoor furniture and BBQ overlooking the village.
Taddington village is in the heart of the Peak District and it has a great pub serving fantastic food within walking distance of the property. You can head out on foot on endless walks or explore the local towns of Bakewell, Buxton and Chatsworth plus lots more!
Johnsons Cottage can be booked together with Johnsons Croft (UK39764) to accommodate up to 6 guests.

Enjoying a stunning rural location with breathtaking views, these beautiful stone-built barn conversions were newly renovated from original milking parlours in 2021. Willow Cottage at Naze Farm (UK32760) is a mid-terrace property with two bedrooms both with en-suites. Sycamore Cottage at Naze Farm (UK32762) is an end-terraced one-bedroom property with an en-suite. Both properties offer ground floor open plan living space with cosy multi-fuel burners to keep you lovely and warm on those cooler evenings.
Offering a stylish blend of traditional and contemporary accommodation, they can be found on a country road a short distance from the High Peak village of Chinley, within the Peak District National Park. Surrounded by dramatic panoramic views of South Head and Cracken Edge the area is popular with hikers and ramblers with an abundance of superb walks literally from the doorstep including up towards Kinder Scout. Alternatively, you can jump on the train at Chinley to any of the Hope Valley stations (as well as both Manchester and Sheffield), and make your way back to the village perhaps stopping at the award-winning traditional country pub, which is less than 1 mile from Naze farm, for food and refreshments.
The centre of the Chinley is around 0.5 miles from the property and offers a good range of shops and facilities, with both Hayfield and Chapel-en-le-Frith also just 10 minutes away. Within a 20-minute drive is the spa town of Buxton, together with the beautiful villages of both Castleton and Edale. The fascinating plague village of Eyam and ever ever-evolving market town of Bakewell can be reached in around 30 minutes and Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, and Holmfirth Vineyard all around 45 minutes. Finally, by prior arrangement the friendly owners who live onsite will take you on a tour of their small holding to meet the quite wonderful and friendly livestock.
Willow Cottage at Naze Farm (UK32760) and Sycamore Cottage at Naze Farm (UK32762) can be booked together to accommodate 6 guests.

These luxurious, open plan apartments are situated on a working beef farm in the quiet hamlet of Heathcote, 2 miles from Hartington, an extremely friendly and pleasant village which has great pubs, cafés, and a very famous cheese shop! The location offers easy reach to many walks and trails and is in a great location for neighbouring towns such as Ashbourne, Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock Bath and Leek. Ensure you take the time to visit the delights Chatsworth has to offer, take your bike along the Tissington trail, and check out the famous Dovedale Steppingstones, all within a small number of miles from this base.
Heathcote Hideaway is the ground floor apartment, it offers a large open plan kitchen/diner, with everything you should need to enjoy your stay; there is a generously sized living room with comfy seating and a Smart TV. The apartment has two double bedrooms and one twin, each with en-suite shower rooms, there is a garden area for this property with a private hot tub.
Heathcote Hayloft, this is the first-floor apartment on Heathcote Grange, it offers a large open plan kitchen/diner, with everything you should need to enjoy your stay, there is a generously sized living room with comfy seating, Smart TV, and a double sofa bed for additional sleeping. The apartment has two double bedrooms, both with en-suites. There is also a balcony with a private hot tub.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 people.

Enjoy quality family time by staying in the beautiful area of the Peak District on the owner’s working livestock farm, where there is no light pollution and a great location for stargazing at night. Carr View (Ref UK36953) is one of two holiday properties finished to an extremely high standard and the owner takes great pride in ensuring you have the perfect stay. On the ground floor you will enter into the boot room, which has a neatly placed washing machine in a cupboard, kick your boots off and enter into the beautifully designed open plan kitchen which has all you need to enjoy your self-catering holiday with the dining room which has ample seating for six guests made up of chairs and a bench. The living room is very cosy with comfy sofas and an electric wood burner to bring a wonderful sense of relaxation to the room. Upstairs are three bedrooms, all with zip and link beds that can be made into twins on request, the master bedroom has a slightly larger bed and an en-suite. The family bathroom carries the same quality as the rest of the house and has been done beautifully, with walk in shower and bath.
Outside is a garden with a patio area and lawn, perfect to watch the sun rise and set. There is also a river running through the site, and a lake giving the opportunity for some cold water wild swimming!
The helpful owners, that live on-site, are on hand should you need anything, and provide luxury towels, complimentary toiletries, a welcome pack and even a Christmas tree for holidays throughout December.
There are electric car charging points just 5 minutes away in The Anglers Rest pub car park, and just 10 minutes away in the Hope village car park.
The location of this property offers seclusion with many fantastic countryside walks from the doorstep and a National Cycle Route nearby, so you wouldn’t really need to take the car. Or alternatively, a short drive into Castleton to visit the caves or venture into nearby towns of Bakewell and Buxton. Absorb the life of a working farm in the Peak District by visiting the cows, watching the lambs play and the chickens from the dining room window. This property really is the perfect base to explore the Hope Valley region of the Peak District, and close by is garden centre with café, a pottery and bike hire. Two pubs within 1 mile.

Nestled just beyond the Cromford Canal in the pretty village of Whatstandwell sits Barley Cottage (ref UK32240) and Wheatsheaf Cottage (UK32242), a perfectly located haven ready to welcome you for your break in this wonderful are of Derbyshire. Sympathetically renovated throughout, they combine character and charm together with the all-important wood burner to cuddle up in front of on a cold winters evening. The cottage is part of a Grade II listed former inn believed to date back to the 1600s. In its prime The Wheatsheaf Inn is reported to have been a very popular public house. In 1880 Florence Nightingale considered purchasing the property to convert into a coffee house and reading rooms, to offer an alternative to alcohol for the working man, as all-night drinking sessions were not uncommon at that time.

You can enjoy countryside, forest and canalside walks right from the doorstep of these perfect retreats, while the more serious outdoor enthusiasts can head to the magnificent Peak District National Park to experience some of the finest scenery that England has to offer. Head into nearby Matlock where you will be able to sample some of the wonderful food in the many eateries on offer, and the lovely, quirky shops to pick up a souvenir. Why not visit the amazing Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath, where you can reach the stunning hilltop park via a cable car ride, with cavern tours and walking trails to discover at the very top. Learn of the local history at the Peak District Mining Museum and explore the interactive exhibits and uncover the life of a Derbyshire lead miner. A family friendly adventure can be found at Matlock Farm Park, which is home to a host of lovely animals and a fantastic play area to keep the little ones entertained, as well as a riding school too. Why not hop on a train and go shopping in the nearby Derby or Matlock?

A real must is a visit back in time to Crich Tramway Village, where you can take a trip through history at The National Tramway Museum, or explore the magnificent Chatsworth House in Bakewell, a filming location for the feature film ’Pride and Prejudice’, as the handsome Mr Darcy’s Pemberley Manor, set within vast grounds and filled with a magnificent collection, including artefacts from Ancient Egypt, some of Europe’s best art collections and modern sculpture. South of the town is the start of the High Peak Cycle Trail, and to the north are the market towns of Bakewell and Hassop - not to be missed! Shop 3 miles, pub 1 mile and restaurant 500 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 6 guests.

This Idyllic Derbyshire Cottage sits in an elevated position overlooking the glorious hills of Matlock in the wonderful Peak District. The grade II listed cottage attains a high level of modern opulence, but cleverley retains many of the original features that make this cottage a very special place to stay.
There is plenty of room for both adults and children with four bedrooms, one bedroom offering ensuite facilities and three more bedrooms which share a stunning family bathroom with freestanding bath to soak in or a separate shower. On the ground floor, you will discover a large country style kitchen with all mod cons and a large living room. There is a separate dining room with an extendable table just off the living room, too. The cottage boasts a cosy snug, ideal for a nap or to read that latest novel. Through the snug, you will discover a sunroom with French doors that soak up the sun and welcome you into the garden area with its large table for everyone to gather around on a sunny day. A perfect country cottage garden opens out from the property with an array of beautiful plants and shrubs. When you dream of the perfect cottage in a fantastic rural location, you don’t get much closer to it than this!
Matlock and Matlock Bath are close by, giving the opportunity to explore the Heights of Abraham and Gulliver’s Kingdom accessed through a cable car, and offering spectacular views of the Derwent Valley. From here you can tour the network of caverns and passageways or walk over sixty acres of woodland hillside. An ideal base from which to explore the region’s attractions including the magnificent stately homes. The beautiful Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are an absolute must see. Visit the picturesque villages of Bakewell and Ashover both close by. Excellent walking can be found from the doorstep, plus activities at Carsington Water including sailing, windsurfing, canoeing and cycling, plus excellent birdwatching in the surrounding areas.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 10 guests.

Water Bailiffs Lodge is located in the tranquil backwater of the Lumsdale Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with picturesque waterfalls and mill ponds dating from the Industrial Age. With superb view towards the hillsides of Matlock and Riber in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, this property provides a relaxing get away from it all holiday experience. This west wing of a former mill owner’s home dates from the 18th century and stands in 16 acres of rolling, peaceful countryside with ample private parking for four cars, and is just a short distance from the market town of Matlock. The quiet, rural location is the perfect base from which to tour the surrounding countryside of Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park with many delightful walks right from the door of the property.
With a stylish blend of old and new throughout, the ground floor has a cosy living room with oak beams and wood burner, a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen, a reading area with sofa bed (for children under 12), a utility room and a bathroom with a corner bath. Upstairs are four rooms: a spacious master bedroom with kingsize bed; a second bedroom with double bed; and the third bedroom with a single bed and a 2ft 6in bed. An upstairs shower room completes this restored property.
Outside, visitors can enjoy the spacious open area with garden ponds and a stream. The grounds, which are shared with the neighbouring holiday cottage, are very large and provide the ideal place where you can fly kites, play ball games or just to relax on a quiet evening watching the sun set whilst enjoying a spot of alfresco dining.
Here at Water Bailiffs Lodge you have the best of both worlds: wonderful walks in the surrounding open Derbyshire countryside, and for days out, you are within close proximity to all the major tourist attractions the Derbyshire Dales have to offer. Certainly an idyllic rural retreat, yet the historic spa town of Matlock is only a mile away with its award-winning park where band concerts can be enjoyed on a Sunday summer afternoon, and where an annual Christmas Victorian market held is in December. Matlock Bath, named the little Switzerland of England, is just a couple of miles away and the famous illuminations are held here each year in September. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Water Bailliffs Lodge can be booked together with Waterfall Cottage (UK4027) to accommodate up to 12 guests.

This beautifully refurbished stone cottage enjoys far reaching views across the owner’s open farmland. Set off a quiet lane leading from the town, it offers a quiet rural location yet within easy reach of the town’s facilities. The front door of the property leads into a spacious lounge/dining room, complete with oak floor, leather sofa and splendid wood burning stove with plenty of logs for winter evenings. The modern kitchen is well equipped, with a door leading out to a nice rear, shared access to an enclosed patio, with garden furniture to sit out in the summer. There is also patio furniture at the front of the property.
Ivy Cottage can be booked together with Shepherd’s Cottage and Bings House Farm.