Dog-friendly Derbyshire

With a real ’wow’ factor, this award-winning, semi-detached rural barn conversion is in the 900 ft high hamlet of Uppertown in the village of Bonsall. It is a delightful and picturesque place for a relaxing getaway or a walking/cycling holiday in the Peak District National Park. Bailey’s Barn dates from the 1700s and has a welcoming and stylish feel, with a collection of art, an original mural and very high beamed ceilings. With eco-friendly instant heating, a cosy wood burner and well-furnished throughout, it offers an open plan living/kitchen/dining area, and a separate en-suite bedroom. There is a private off-road parking, bike store, a courtyard garden with feature lighting and an original ancient cheese press and a new second garden with beautiful views. Bailey’s Barn is well set up with a heated cupboard for drying coats and boots and an outside tap for washing wellies and dogs. The property is most welcoming for two dogs, with a special welcome gift and bedding.
Ideal for walkers, couples, and dog owners, it is within an easy stroll of fields, footpaths and The Limestone Way. Set on top of the highest hill for many miles around, the views are outstanding and the walking and cycling extremely rewarding. There are hundreds of miles of trails which start straight from the barn, it is an ideal opportunity to park-up, put the car keys away and just relax! Bailey’s Barn is a great base from which to explore the beauty and majesty of the region’s peaks, dales and rivers. With its own quirky traditions such as Bonsall Carnival, International Hen Racing Championships, ancient buildings and History Trails, Bonsall itself is a delightful find with two pubs and a lovely tearoom all within half a mile or so. The owners live on-site, and are on hand to help with any queries. Shop, café and pub 500 yards, restaurant 2 miles.

Nestling in the stunning scenery of Goyt Valley this wing of the owner’s farmhouse retains many of its original features and beams. This spacious holiday accommodation, situated on a working farm, is in an ideal place to explore this lovely area, and is also in a conservation area, with walks from the doorstep. It is 1 mile from Whaley Bridge where you can stroll along the tow path to the Buxworth Basin or take a narrow boat trip. Whaley Bridge also has a train station to help explore if you want to leave the car behind. You could spend a day in Manchester and take in a show for the evening. 6½ miles away is the famous spa town of Buxton which also boasts an opera house and Pavilion Gardens. Book a day in the Dome Spa to relax or travel a little further and visit Chatsworth House and its amazing gardens and estate. Medieval Haddon Hall and the old market town of Bakewell is a must and you can travel through Winnets Pass to the charming village of Castleton with its famous caves where the Blue John stone is mined. Take a tour by boat through these caves and learn about the history of the people and how they mined them. Matlock Bath and Alton Towers make great days out for families. There are plenty of activities to enjoy locally including inhouse clay pigeon shooting lessons (at cost, by arrangement with owner) and there is also golf and horse riding located within 5 miles of the property. Shops 1.5miles, pub 500 yards.

Set on the owners’ farm with far-reaching countryside views, this detached barn conversion offers modern facilities along with original exposed stone and wood. This working farm with cattle, ducks, geese, chickens and horses is an ideal holiday location (stabling available). Walks from the doorstep and coarse fishing ½ mile away. Helicopter rides available locally (weather permitting). Close by are Chesterfield, Ashover, Matlock, Chatsworth House and Bakewell. Golf and horse riding within 5 miles. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Dawn Cottage is a warm welcoming family run traditional farm set within the Dovedale region of Peak District National Park, between Ashbourne and Buxton. The owners run a livestock farm, and as well as breeding cows and sheep they also have geese, hens and sheepdogs. This beautiful barn conversion is located on a gentle hillside offering glorious panoramic views over the River Dove and open countryside extending to the Tissington Trail and the Dove Valley.
The cottage offers light and airy open plan ground floor living and three good sized bedrooms upstairs with original beams and fabulous views outside. The cottage is close to the Tissington Trail and the River Dove which can be easily reached on foot from the doorstep for many stunning and interesting walks and cycle routes.

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.

Cunliffe Cottage is a wonderfully bright and extremely spacious ground floor cottage, just 1 mile from the centre of Hathersage in the stunning Hope Valley. Beautifully refurbished in 2020, the cottage can be found at the end of a private drive on the friendly owner’s working farm and with the owners living adjacent. Benefitting from underfloor heating, three bedrooms, two of which are en-suite and a further bathroom, and stunning views over the surrounding countryside, it really does make for a luxury rural break. You’ll also find ample private parking and an enclosed patio with seating area to relax, take stock and simply enjoy the beautiful surroundings.
Hathersage is a large, busy village in the heart of the Peak District National Park, and has associations with both Robin Hood and the Brontës. It is home to a good selection of shops, cafés and restaurants, as well as, quite uniquely, a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool. Centrally located, the neighbouring village of Bamford is just over 1 mile away, Hope 3 miles and then the beautiful honeypot village of Castleton is just under 5 miles away. The fascinating plague village of Eyam is around a 15 minute drive; Bakewell and Chatsworth House are around 20 minutes away. Hathersage, Bamford and Hope all have their own train stations connecting you to the bright lights of Sheffield and Manchester. An area popular with lovers of the great outdoors, you’ll find ample walking, cycling and climbing available. Stanage and Burbage Edge are both nearby and reward you with superb views of the Dark Peak moorlands. Ultimately whether you’re looking to explore this wonderful part of the Peak District by foot or by car, or simply escape from a hectic life, Cunliffe Cottage really does make a wonderful base. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 1 mile.

Beautifully renovated in 2020, Fern Cottage nestles in the popular, picturesque Peak District village of Bradwell. This end terrace, three storey cottage has a cosy wood burner taking pride of place in the beamed living room. To the front of the cottage there is a small, enclosed patio area with far-reaching views across the village towards Win Hill, Bamford Edge and beyond, which can be found in the glorious Hope Valley, in the Peak District National Park.
Bradwell is a large, pretty village with narrow winding streets that are set up a hillside. There are a number of good pubs serving food (most allowing children, dogs and muddy boots), together with a well-stocked convenience store, fish and chip shop, small cafe and locally renowned ice cream shop. Popular with walkers and cyclists, fabulous countryside surrounds the village with various tracks and routes radiating from the area. Mam Tor and Bradwell Edge are probably the most famous local viewpoints and are well worth a visit, with the outstanding breathtaking scenery as a reward. Golf, horse riding, hand gliding, rock climbing, caving and fishing are also available throughout the area.
The beautiful honeypot village of Castleton and the larger village of Tideswell are both around a 10-minute drive away. In nearby Hathersage, also 10 minutes’, you will find excellent amenities together with a seasonal outdoor heated swimming pool. The ever popular market town of Bakewell, Chatsworth House and the spa town of Buxton can all be reached in under half an hour, and for any big (or little) kids, Alton Towers theme park is around an hour away. There are excellent transport links to and from the village with Hope railway station only minutes away, being on the direct line for Manchester and Sheffield. Shop ¼ mile, pub and restaurant 175 yards.

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.

A Peaceful, relaxing and rural retreat with outdoor, above ground, heated (May-Mid Sept) pool and amazing views. Set in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside in the village of Parkhead near to Crich and Matlock.
The property has a contemporary look, with a spacious living area on the first floor, where the double bedroom can be found. Downstairs, as you enter the property, you are greeted with the kitchen and a shower room, perfect after using the pool. The living area boasts a large cinema screen, which is for guests use, and a great selection of games, books and DVDs.

When spending time outside of the property you will be spoilt for choice, with the numerous seating areas dotted around the property. In an excellent location, Hill Top Cottage is the perfect base for walking and exploring the Peak District. The many attractions in the area include Arkwright Mills, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the lovely market towns of Bakewell and Matlock. The village of Crich, known as Cardale in the hit TV series ‘Peak Practice’ is full of character and history, and boasts a number of shops and several pubs.

There are walks around the village, home to the National Tramway Museum, and trams move up the valley to some of the most beautiful views of the Derbyshire Dales. Matlock, 7 miles away, offers a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as attractions such as Gulliver’s Kingdom.

Magnificent views down the gorge can be enjoyed from the cable car that takes visitors up to the Heights of Abraham, a great place for all the family with its show caves, nature trail, water gardens and Owl Maze. South of the town is the start of the High Peak Cycle Trail. No better place to spend a break in the beautiful Peak District.

Dating back to 1871, The Old Sunday School can be found on the lower level of the Grade II listed Fernilee Methodist Chapel and offers the opportunity for a truly unique stay within the Peak District National Park. The incredibly exciting project which has seen the conversion of the old Sunday School into fabulous self-catering guest accommodation has involved the local and wider community, as well as attracting support from all over the world and quite wonderfully unearthed a time capsule from 150 years ago. By doing this the long-standing heritage of Fernilee village has been safeguarded for future generations and has meant that the chapel can remain operational for Sunday afternoon services and occasional events to serve the local residents. Completely self-contained, the holiday accommodation is accessed independently from the chapel, which is set into the hillside overlooking the Goyt Valley.

Walks are available through beautiful countryside straight from the door including round both Fernilee and Errwood Reservoirs. On your return there’s a good food serving pub a mere 5-minute walk from the property, and which also welcomes any four-legged friends. The town of Whaley Bridge is a 5-minute drive and home to ample amenities, or in the other direction the spa town of Buxton is just a 10-minute drive. Here you’ll find the famous Buxton Opera House, Pavilion Gardens and brand new in 2020 the Buxton Crescent Spa. Other towns and villages within a 30-minute drive include Castleton, Edale, Eyam and Bakewell meaning you really are spoilt for choice.