Dog-friendly Derbyshire

Distinguished and distinctive best describes Haddon Villa. This beautiful, detached period property has been renovated in 2018 to a very high standard with sympathetic use of fabrics and furnishings throughout, with a mix of traditional features and contemporary style. Standing proudly just across the road from a large park with children’s play area, this is a fabulous location in a fabulous town. The interior of this property boasts a large living room with a wood burner, alongside another cosy snug area with Freesat TV to escape to. The kitchen is fully equipped, and the large grand dining room really is the perfect place to celebrate with family and friends. All of the bedrooms have been decorated and renovated to make the most of the space within this property. Outside, you can enjoy an enclosed seating area along with a lawn area.

Sitting within the famous town of Bakewell, you will find walks straight from the doorstep. This really is a wonderful base for a variety of activities whether it be walking, cycling or visiting nearby stately homes such as Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House and Estate. Alternatively, enjoy having a stroll around Bakewell’s weekly Monday market, shops, tea shops, restaurants and pubs.

Both the rugged Dark Peak and the softer limestone White Peak are within easy reach, and Alton Towers, Britain’s premier theme park, is only a short drive away. The impressive caverns in nearby Castleton and Little John’s burial place in Hathersage are also well worth a visit. Haddon Villa really is a wonderful place to enjoy a holiday at anytime of the year! Shop, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

Wyedale is a spacious detached property accommodating up to 12 guests, and has been lovingly converted into a wonderful holiday home. Who could ask for a better location for your holiday than in the market town of Bakewell, famous for its Bakewell Pudding which can be found in many of the local shops. With each of the five bedrooms offering en-suite facilities, and two of which benefit from being on the ground floor, this fantastic property is ideal for less mobile guests. The large inviting living room can be found on the ground floor, as well as the well-equipped kitchen with all you need to cook up a tasty family meal. The property also benefits from having its own games room, complete with a pool table and 7 foot table tennis top which can be placed on top of the pool table to convert it into table tennis, perfect for children and adults alike. Outside there is a large patio with garden furniture, ideal for dining al fresco.
Ideally situated opposite the Bakewell recreation ground, the property is perfect for families. Bakewell is a popular market town in the heart of Derbyshire, offering a wide selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, and even a local farmers market where you can buy locally sourced produce. Chatsworth House and Estate and Haddon Hall can both be found nearby, and make a wonderful day for everyone to enjoy. The Monsal Trail is also close by and is ideal for walking, cycling and horse riding, and starts in Bakewell and will take you to the outskirts of Buxton. The beautiful Hope Valley in Matlock, has cable cars which will take you to the Heights of Abraham. Shop, pub and restaurant ½ mile.

This detached Edwardian stone cottage rests in the heart of Great Longstone, near Bakewell, in the Peak District. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Bakewell 3.4 miles; Tideswell 5.1 miles.

A fantastic five-bedroom detached house resting in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Chatsworth 9.7 miles; Matlock 8.6 miles; Buxton 13.4 miles.

This pretty, semi-detached cottage is tucked away in a courtyard in the very heart of the rural village of Youlgrave in the beautiful Peak District. Meadow View is a cosy cottage perfect as a base for couples or families and their furry friends from which to explore the wonderful scenery straight from the doorstep. Located in a quiet location with amazing views, you cannot help but relax and unwind in this picture-perfect cottage.
The cottage embraces modern times, but still has a nod to its past keeping some original features. It offers two beautifully designed bedrooms exuding tranquillity and calm, as well as a modern bathroom on the first floor. Downstairs, after a day exploring, you can sink into the comfy sofas in the living room in front of the crackling wood burner in its feature stone fireplace. The separate dining room also has a wood burner and leads into a well-equipped kitchen with a beautiful flagstone floor. To the front of the cottage is a a sizeable garden with artificial turf and planted borders. There are beautifully kept stone walls and pathways leading to the front door and side entrance to the rear garden. The rear garden has a sunny patio area, excellent for outside dining, with the main area laid to artificial turf and raised beds housing a wide range of colourful plants.
Youlgreave is one of the larger Peak District villages, with narrow streets running for about 1½ miles. This fantastic location makes a great base for outdoor enthusiasts and sightseers alike with walks galore. The market towns of Ashbourne, Matlock and Wirksworth, with their variety of attractions, shops, coffee shops and restaurants, are all within a 30-minute drive. Chatsworth House and Ntional Trust Haddon Hall are just 15 minutes away, and for cyclists and walkers the famous Monsal Trail offers traffic-free peace. For the thrillseekers, Alton Towers theme park can be reached easily from this location. All in all Meadow View is a perfectly formed holiday cottage for both you and your furry friends in the most perfectly formed Derbyshire village.

Lindum Cottage is located within a highly sought-after area of the Peak District. It lies about 5 miles from Bakewell and 9 miles from Buxton in the picturesque village of Monyash, which is everything you would imagine a Derbyshire village to be, with a café, greens and a pond, as well as a local pub serving delicious home cooked meals. You are spoilt by walks and trails, whether you want a short drive out to Chatsworth or to stay close to home and head to the High Peak Trail, there are ample of options available for you. The nearest towns of Bakewell, Buxton and Ashbourne are great to explore with independent shops and cafés.
If you want to try more adventurous activities besides walking, you can take a trip to Castleton and head into the Caves or Alton Towers theme park is only a 35-minute drive. There is plenty to do for all the family to enjoy. After your fun filled day out retreat to Lindum Cottage, with its cosy atmosphere, this cottage has been loved by families for many years. This cottage has an ‘olde world’ style in some rooms with traditional finishes.
Enter the living room, which offers comfortable seating, a warming wood burner and a TV. The kitchen has all the appliances and equipment you should need to prepare your favourite meal with dining table and seating. There is the bonus of a conservatory as an alternative dining space or just to enjoy a quiet book; the conservatory has a patio door heading out to an enclosed rear garden which is private. Upstairs there is a double bedroom and a twin bedroom with family shower room. This cottage lends its hand perfectly to anyone looking for an easy, homely feeling cottage for their Peak District break.

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.