Dog-friendly Derbyshire
Explore the moors and hills of the Peak District, Derbyshire is home to a number of wonderful walkies for you to enjoy with your best furry friend.
- Winster, EnglandThe former 17th-century coaching inn, The Old Angel, sleeps 18 adults and is situated in the pretty conservation village of Winster. Adjoining another cottage, it offers a wealth of exposed oak beams and floorboards. It also enjoys access to the facilities at Harthill Hall, just 3 miles away with private use (12.30pm – 2.00pm each day) of the indoor heated swimming pool and sauna.
The village shop is almost next door and local inn just up the road.
Moreover, opposite The Old Angel is the famous Market Hall which is run by the National Trust. It makes an ideal holiday base, and is conveniently placed to visit the spa town of Buxton with its opera house. The bustling market town of Bakewell, situated on the River Wye is close by and within easy reach are Matlock and Matlock Bath (complete with Heights of Abraham cable cars), the popular market town of Ashbourne, the plague village of Eyam, Carsington Water with watersports, cycling and birdwatching. National Trust and period properties abound, including Kedleston Hall, Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall and Haddon Hall. Excellent walking in the Peak District and marked cycle trails. Shops 10 yards.£571From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Eyam, EnglandDating back 400 years, this beautiful period stone holiday cottage is located in the heart of Eyam, one of the Peak District’s most popular historic and best preserved villages. It has been beautifully resorted retaining charming period features, with beamed ceilings and a beautiful Derbyshire stone fireplace, complete with multi-fuel stove. A simply fascinating base, located within yards from quaint local and independently run shops, tea rooms and the famous village pub, which is reputed to be one of the most haunted buildings in Derbyshire. The surrounding area offers inspiring and varied scenery, with walking and cycling in the beautiful Hope Valley countryside, and stunning views across the Derwent Valley. Family attractions within easy reach such as the magnificent historic houses of Eyam Hall, located in the centre of the village, Chatsworth Estate, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall and Bolsover Castle. The bustling market town of Bakewell, famous for its tarts and puddings, and the ever popular spa town of Buxton with its opera house and diverse architecture can be reached within 30 minutes. Matlock Bath, also known as ’Little Switzerland’, with its cable car rides and other family attractions nearby. For those seeking an adrenalin rush, Alton Towers can be reached within an hour. Other local villages include Tideswell, with its remarkable church known as the ‘Cathedral of the Peak’, and Hathersage, home to one of the few remaining open air swimming pools, and famous for its associations with both Robin Hood and the Eyre family. Grindleford and Hathersage have train links to both Sheffield and Manchester city centre, and Eyam is well served with regular bus services from Sheffield, Buxton and Chesterfield. Shop 150 yards, pub and restaurant 50 yards.£70From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Somersal Herbert, EnglandNestling in the grounds of a large farmhouse in a rural position, this delightful single storey barn conversion has been skilfully renovated retaining exposed beams and trusses. The holiday property has an advantage of catering for large parties with a connecting door to the adjacent property (W7922) increasing the accommodation to 28, which makes it ideal for a large family get together. It has shared facilities with a floodlit all weather surface tennis court (equipment not provided), a small pool table and if desired, a catering service (arranged direct with the owner). This perfect location is on the edge of the tiny village of Somersal Herbert, approximately 9 miles south of the popular Derbyshire market town of Ashbourne and convenient for visiting The Potteries and Alton Towers, one of the largest theme parks in the country. Enjoy Derwent Crystal Factory at Shawcroft, the Antiques and Collectors Centre at Bakewell, the ’Heights of Abraham’ cable car rides and caves at Matlock Bath. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£155From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Somersal Herbert, EnglandSituated in a rural position, this semi detached courtyard conversion with its own private garden and barbecue has the advantage of being able to accommodate large parties with a connecting door to the adjacent property (W7921, increasing the accommodation capacity to 28), if desired, a catering service is available (arranged direct with the owner). Nestling in the grounds of a large farmhouse, it has been skilfully renovated whilst retaining many exposed beams and trusses. The shared facility of a floodlit all weather surface tennis court, along with a small snooker table provides entertainment for all ages. This perfect location is on the edge of the tiny village of Somersal Herbert, approximately 9 miles south of the popular Derbyshire market town of Ashbourne and convenient for visiting The Potteries. Ideal for a large family get-together with generously proportioned rooms, some of which have en-suite facilities. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.£254From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Monyash, EnglandThis delightful farm holiday cottage, dates back to the 1640s and adjoins the owner’s impressive home which stands in its own grounds and mature gardens. Featuring exposed beams and sloping ceilings, with pretty windows at floor level in the bedroom, enabling you to enjoy the pleasant views from your bed, the cottage is situated on the edge of the unspoilt Peak village of Monyash, just 4 miles from Bakewell, the delightful market town at the heart of the Peak District. Golf and horse riding nearby. Shop 3 miles, pub and restaurant 500 yards.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 15 guests.£79From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Blackbrook, EnglandThis imposing 19th-century building was originally the coach house and stables for the nearby ‘Owl Coaching Inn’ (reputedly a haunt of highwayman Dick Turpin), that’s now a farm, just 2 miles from the historic Derwent Valley mill town of Belper. The building has been most sympathetically converted and retains hand-cut lintels, vaulted coach-ways on the exterior, and superb barrel-vaulted ceilings, all emphasise the historical importance of this Grade II listed structure. The original arched coach entrances now have French windows that open onto flagstone terraced areas. Turpin’s Cottage, in the grounds of the farm with another property, overlooks a wooded dell, and adjoins a 2-acre paddock and a play field with ample parking. Belper’s formal river gardens, visitor centre, and historical mills, now a World Heritage site, are within 2 miles. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Matlock and Matlock Bath, and the popular market town of Bakewell, are all a short drive away. Shops and pubs 2 miles.£321From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Buxton, EnglandAwarded the 2023 Customer Choice Award.2018 European Holiday Home of the Year Finalist.
Moorecroft is a spacious, open-plan, contemporary property with a large indoor swimming pool, a 7ft cinema screen with Sky Sports, and a games room. The property is decorated and furnished to a high standard with many quirky features. It is powered by OVO green energy. Cavendish Golf Club is 5 minutes’ walk from the house, and a walk from the front door into the hills or a stroll into the heart of Buxton takes less than 10 minutes. Buxton has much to offer including its spectacular Pavilion Gardens, the amazing Devonshire Dome with its Victorian spa, the opera house, as well as unique shops and restaurants to cater for all tastes. Guests may like to arrange a visit to coincide with a show at the Buxton Opera House which is a fantastic venue for all sorts of shows. Comedians such as Alan Carr, Shaun Lock and John Richardson have all made appearances, as well as music from Russell Watson, The Buzzcocks, Bellowhead and Heaven 17. Tribute bands to Pink Floyd, Abba and Queen have also featured, as well as many plays, operas and children’s shows. There is an abundance of places to visit from stately homes such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, together with many great villages to visit. The adventure park of Alton Towers is worth a visit, or enjoy visiting caverns, cycling along trails, golf at Buxton or stride out on one of the numerous walks. Shop and pubs 440 yards and restaurant 110 yards.£362From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Milton, EnglandFormerly part of the Foremark Hall Estate and on the edge of the National Forest, these three Grade II listed properties date from 1752. They enjoy a peaceful rural holiday location with excellent local walks and great views of the Grade I listed Foremark Hall, a Georgian-Palladian country house. Foremark Threshing Barn is a beautifully converted spacious barn with a full height atrium style dining area displaying the original roof timbers and galleried landing. From here, full width French windows lead to a large garden which features a paved patio area with garden furniture and a barbecue. Repton Cottage is named after the nearby village of Repton, the historic capital of Mercia. Burdett’s Cottage is named after the Burdett family whose ancestral home was Foremark Hall next door. Featuring cosy living rooms with wood burning stoves and exposed timbers, the traditional brick cottages of Repton and Burdett’s make perfect rural holiday retreats. Shop and pub 1 mile.£186From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Barrow upon Trent, EnglandThis 1870s country house is at the head of a sweeping tree-lined carriage drive between Derby and Melbourne, and overlooks 3 acres of garden. It can accommodate the largest family party, with its living rooms, gilded cornices and fine chimney pieces, and children’s toys and games facilities. There is stabling on request. Historic Swarkestone Bridge and Trents water-sports area, an historic canal and local pubs are an easy walk. Calke Abbey and Derby with its theatres, clubs, restaurants and shopping, under 15 minutes drive. Ashbourne and Dovedale are 14 miles, Matlock Bath, 20 miles, Alton Towers, 22 miles and American Adventure, 12 miles. Shops 2 miles, pub ¾ mile.£321From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Barrow upon Trent, EnglandThis former stables to The Hill (ref. 11628) has been carefully renovated to provide comfortable holiday accommodation for larger parties. Situated at the end of a long drive in peaceful countryside between Derby and Melbourne in 3 acres of garden. There is stabling on request. Historic Swarkestone Bridge and Trents water sports area, an historic canal and local pubs are an easy walk. Calke Abbey and Derby with its theatres, clubs, restaurants and good shopping under 15 minutes’ drive. American Adventure 12 miles. Ashbourne and Dovedale are 14 miles, Matlock Bath, 20 miles and Alton Towers just 22 miles. Shops 2 miles, pub
3/4 mile.£321From price per night based on 7 night stay