Thorncliffe Cottage is a wonderfully traditional stone built, mid terraced property which can be found on a quiet lane in the popular Peak District village of Tideswell. Set within the heart of the National Park, this light, bright and airy cottage is well-furnished and equipped with thoughtful extras. Built over four floors it benefits from a superb wood burning stove in the living room making for warm and cosy winter evenings. The split level patio to the rear of the property offers lovely views, catches the sun throughout the day and is fully enclosed for perfect, relaxing, warm summer months.
Tideswell itself is a bustling village made up of narrow alleys, lanes and roads set around character squares. Best known as home to the Cathedral of the Peak, it has a thriving range of local shops and amenities including a selection of good, local, pet friendly food serving pubs. Perfectly suited to lovers of the great outdoors, a selection of walking trails are available to take you in and around the village and local area, and there is fishing and golf nearby. The traffic free Monsal Trail, which runs from Bakewell to Buxton, can be reached through Tideswell Dale (cycle hire is available a 10-minute drive away), and both the Pennine Way and Limestone Way are nearby. The spa town of Buxton and market town of Bakewell are both around a 15-minute drive, as are a selection of other Peak District towns and villages such as Eyam, Castleton and Hathersage. Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall can be reached in under half an hour, and Ashbourne and Alton Towers in under an hour. Shop 350 yards, pub and restaurant 175 yards.

These large attractive properties, situated in the grounds of the owner’s home, are just off a track in peaceful countryside, yet close to many amenities. Stenson Hill Farm can accommodate the largest family party, with own snooker room and attractive conservatory providing the dining area for the whole party and a lawned garden and large patio, whilst Stenson Lodge accommodates the slightly smaller group and has an attractive lawned garden overlooking the owner’s aviary with exotic birds. Both enjoy views over surrounding farmland and boast built-in barbecues. There are many attractions around with Calke Abbey and Derby with its theatres, clubs and restaurants within a 15 minute drive, whilst Ashbourne and Dovedale are 15 miles. Well worth a day out for any family or group are Matlock Bath, 20 miles, Alton Towers, 22 miles and Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, a comfortable drive away. This property can be booked together with Stenson Hill Farm (ref 16165) to accommodate up to 34 guests. Shop and pub within ½ mile.

At the side of a courtyard development of holiday barns, this lovingly restored and furnished adjoining property is in an ideal position in the centre of the glorious countryside of the Peak District National Park and on the edge of Lathkill Dale Nature Reserve. The quiet hamlet boasts a very popular dining pub 200 yards away, whilst interesting shopping, a weekly market, museum, swimming pool and golf course are in Bakewell 2 miles away and accessible by a regular bus service during the day. There is fabulous walking from the door, and cycle hire 3 miles away to enjoy the Monsal Trail, which allows traffic-free cycling to Buxton, 12 miles. Chatsworth Hall, Haddon Hall and Eyam Hall are within 5 miles. Carsington Water, Alton Towers, Castleton Caverns and Dovedale are within 45 minutes’ drive. Golf and horse riding within 5 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 200 yards.

This quaint terraced cottage can be found in the small Derbyshire town of Chapel-en-le-Frith, otherwise known as ‘The Capital of the Peak’. Popular with walkers, there is an abundance of walks available straight from the door, including around Combs Reservoir, which is a mere 5 minutes from the property. Across the road is a good, traditional pub serving food, and both Chapel-en-le-Frith and nearby Whaley Bridge, 3 miles, provide ample local amenities. The Chestnut Centre Otter, Owl & Wildlife Park is just 10 minutes from the property, and the beautiful ever popular village of Castleton, home to the Blue John Cavern, is around 15 minutes. The spa town of Buxton, famous for its spring water, Pavillion Gardens and Victorian Opera House can be reached in around 20 minutes, and finally Bakewell, home to the magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth Estate and Haddon Hall, is around half an hour. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant 130 yards.