Dog-friendly Derbyshire

The 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.

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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.

This restored 18th century cottage boasts a contemporary design which complements its original character and full, exclusive use of a covered heated swimming pool in summer (open 14th May-17th September). There are pool steps at the shallow end. Set next to the owners’ home in pretty woodland 0.5 miles walk from the many pubs, restaurants and shops in the village centre. Walking in the Peak National Park and Manchester’s city pleasures are easily accessible, and Castleton’s caverns, Edale and Buxton 6 miles. Lyme Park (National Trust) 6 miles. Chatsworth and Quarry Bank Mill (National Trust) 20 miles. Golf locally. Shops and pubs 0.5 miles.

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.