Dog-friendly Derbyshire

An outstanding, stone-built barn conversion resting in Middleton near Youlgreave, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Bedrooms with en-suites. Woodburning stove. Winster 4.6 miles; Bakewell 6.6 miles; Matlock 9.8 miles.

This detached lodge sits perfectly by the side of a pretty lake and boasts a characterful interior which accentuates the rustic the rustic location, and is ideal for a couple and a furry friend seeking a quiet hideaway. There are two off road parking spaces where you can unload your bags with ease, as you absorb the tranquil setting. Enter into the lovely open plan living space where you can unwind on the plush sofa and enjoy a movie night with your loved one, courtesy of the TV. There is a compact kitchen/dining area with doors leading out to the patio area. When sleep calls, a king size bed awaits with matching furniture to house your belongings, and you can enjoy the peaceful setting, television free. The courtyard patio offers alternative dining arrangements when the weather is warm and where you can soak in the sun on the outdoor furniture and enjoy dining al fresco, whilst watching the wildlife over the nearby lake.

Directly from the property you can enjoy stunning country walks in many different directions, including an ever popular hike up to the Lumsdale Falls making this the ideal base for those who enjoy the outdoors. Bring your bikes and enjoy the off road cycling tracks for those who like exploring on two wheels.

Matlock Bath is a well known resort on the River Derwent. Visit the popular Heights of Abraham cable cars, enjoy fish and chips, and numerous entertainments throughout the year. The Matlock Bath illuminations and firework display are especially popular in autumn bringing in the crowds and lighting up the sky. A little further afield, Chatsworth House and Bakewell provide a wonderful day out, exploring the local businesses that line the streets. The location and property really are second to none and the perfect place for a break at any time of the year.

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.

A delightful, single-storey barn conversion settled in Gratton near Winster, in the Peak District. Dog-friendly. Private garden. Open-plan. Country views. Bakewell 5.6 miles; Matlock 7.2 miles.

A lovely Grade II listed old mill workers cottage resting in the charming town of Belper in Derbyshire. Characterful features. Countryside views. Woodburning stove. Hot tub. Derby 8.5 miles; Matlock 10.3 miles; Nottingham 19.3 miles.

Carefully restored with painstaking attention to detail, this wonderful cottage offers guests two first floor bedrooms, both with en-suite facilities with rainfall showers, so no queuing for the bathroom here! The ground floor boasts an open plan kitchen/dining room, and a cosy living room to relax in beside the crackling wood burner after a busy day exploring.
From the kitchen/dining room, open the door out to a private, pretty courtyard with seating and your very own private hot tub to enjoy, a perfect place for family and friends alike to spend quality time together. Breathe in the clean fresh air from the mechanical ventilation and heating system.
White Heather Barn has lovely views of the surrounding countryside from the front of the property and benefits from lots of lovely walks straight from the front doorstep. It makes a fine base for touring the Peak District – lying in an area offering a wealth of attractions for visitors. For those with a penchant for shopping, the Amber Valley Individual Factory Shops Trail is a must and includes a retail outlet, Denby Potteries and Royal Crown Derby. There are farmers’ and regular weekly markets in many of the nearby towns including Bakewell and Ashbourne. Alton Towers, Britain’s premier theme park, is close by. Younger children will also enjoy Gulliver’s Kingdom at nearby Matlock. Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy the excellent facilities at Carsington Water, whilst Shipley Country Park has miles of meandering footpaths and bridleways. At the Midland Railway Centre, transport enthusiasts can take in the nostalgia of the age of steam and travel through countryside for 7 miles. Meanwhile the National Tramway Museum at Crich offers a family day out in a relaxing atmosphere of a bygone era, and the Midland Railway Centre is within walking distance.
Stately homes gracing the area include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall (a fine medieval manor house) and Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall (a fine example of the architecture of Robert Adam). All in all a fantastic base to explore this wonderful area.

The Stag’s Wallow is a luxury lodge offering stunning accommodation ideally suited for two adults. The lodge is positioned in a beautiful setting where you have views of the undisturbed countryside leaving you feeling relaxed in this peaceful environment.
You may even be lucky enough to have the resident red deer saying hello just the other side of the garden fence.
Inside the lodge there is a fully fitted kitchen with dishwasher, fridge (with freezer compartment), electric hob, and oven. The kitchen is open plan to a dining area and living room which offers comfortable seating and TV, and there are large patio doors and windows so you can continue to enjoy the views from inside. The lodge has a double bedroom (king size bed) and a shower room, the overall feeling of The Stag’s Wallow is light and airy with high ceilings, light finishes, and minimalistic furnishings.
There is a decked area with bistro set which makes the perfect spot to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening drink watching the sunset, there is a generous amount of lawn for your furry friend to run around on, plus the added bonus of a woodfired hot tub to relax in after your fun days exploring.
The location is excellent, set within the landscape of Ashbourne, one of the Peak Districts most visited towns, there is so much on offer here from scenic walks on the Tissington Trail, the famous Dovedale Stepping Stones where you can also venture up Thorpe Cloud and take in the amazing views or if you wish to get the adrenaline pumping Alton Towers theme park is a 35 minute drive. Carsington Water is also nearby which offers many water sports activities, bird watching as well as having an 8-mile loop around the reservoir which is bike friendly too. Return back to The Stag’s Wallow and know you have a warm and comfortable base and just a short walk down the road is a lovely pub serving a varied menu with a lovely garden and electric vehicle charging.

Entering The Stone Barn after walking up the garden path, you’ll find your shoe storage, hot tub towels and the ground floor toilet, perfect when nipping to and from the tub. The ground floor has a large open plan living space with French doors opening directly into the enclosed garden where you have a deck to enjoy your morning coffee, a patio with a table and seating for eight, and a brick-built BBQ. The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you’ll need during your stay, whilst meals are enjoyed seated on the handmade tables and benches. The living area boasts a large L-sofa with ample space for a full house. The log burner takes centre stage so everyone can enjoy the extra warmth of the fire whilst chatting or watching a film on the TV.
The sheltered hot tub seats eight adults and can be enjoyed all year round, despite the unpredictable English weather! There are two en-suite bedrooms; the spacious super king is on the ground floor with a walk-in shower and the other is located upstairs with a kingsize bed and enclosed shower. The remaining first floor rooms also offer kingsize beds and share a larger bathroom with both a shower and bathtub. All the beds in the property can be split into singles upon request. Dogs are welcome in The Stone Barn; the fenced garden means you won’t need to worry about any escape artists, and the owners are happy to offer access to various fields on the farm for ’walkies’.
There’s nothing better than a refreshing walk in the country air and there are plenty of routes on offer right on the doorstep so make sure you pack your walking boots! A short journey by car reveals even more opportunities, from stunning natural beauty spots, with routes suitable from novice to the most-seasoned ramblers, like Stanage and Curbar Edge or the magnificent Mam Tor. Picturesque villages such as Bakewell and Castleton are great for coffee and cake pit-stops along the way, whilst there’s also tons of great days out for families such as Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground, The Heights of Abraham, and Alton Towers. Sheffield is only a 20-minute drive away and equally as close to the stunning scenery of South Yorkshire. There are two pubs within walking distance from the farm, plus more a short drive away.

Welcome to Brewers Cottage, with a contemporary open-plan kitchen, dining room and living area, it has been nicely kitted out with everything you’ll need to prepare delicious meals throughout your stay.
There is comfortable seating for all guests along with a Smart TV to watch your favourite film or show and unwind after a day of exploring. Enjoy a restful night’s sleep in one of the two bedrooms, offering a kingsize bed or twin beds. For a bit of ‘you time’, retreat to the bathroom, where you’ll find a walk-in shower. Step outside and you can breathe in the fresh Montgomeryshire air with your morning coffee. You may wish to enjoy long lazy lunches on the outdoor dining furniture or relax in your own private hot tub.
Fans of the great outdoors will love the location. Brewer’s cottage sits within Montgomery, with its medieval street layout, imposing Town Hall, mix of Georgian, Victorian and timber framed buildings, it’s a place where time seems to stand still. A stone’s throw from Offa’s Dyke National Trails and National Cycle Route 81 and within 30 minutes’ drive of the Cambrian Way. Montgomery is a superb base from which to explore scenic mid-Wales. And, with a wealth of comfortable and friendly places to eat and drink, you can be sure of a warm welcome in the town. If you wish to head slightly further afield, you’re within an hour’s drive of Snowdonia National Park.