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.

Tissington Ford Barn is located within Bradbourne Mill, a collection of historic, Grade II properties in the beautiful Peak District National Park in Derbyshire. This single-storey barn conversion originally housed the hay, the dried corn and wheat since the 1500s and has been lovingly converted into a holiday rental housing luxury fittings and many of the original historic workings. Such features inside the property include the ancient stonework, oak beams, a wood burner and vaulted ceilings.
The barn is situated in the glorious Peak District National Park with walks directly from its doorstep. It is the perfect haven for families wanting to spend quality time together after exploring the delights of the area. This wonderfully spacious barn is just the spot to enjoy the Peak District, whatever the time of year. The manager can also arrange hot tub hire for the property which is £195 per weekend or £225 per week.
Within the grounds of Tissington Ford Barn, three picnic tables are hosted within a pretty patio which leads to an additional, secluded paddock, or the ‘secret garden’. Here you will be taken away from the hustle and bustle of the local villages and into the wonderful sounds and sights of the countryside. The paddock, which is exclusive to Tissington Ford Barn guests only, can be used for picnics and ball games or perhaps enjoying a pre-dinner drink.
Various activities around the area include spa days, clay pigeon shooting, Go Ape, golf, quad biking, treasure hunts, paint balling, sailing and guided walks. The stately homes of Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Tissington Hall are worth a visit. Additional famous and award-winning villages/towns are also within a short distance from the property including Bakewell, Eyam, Ashbourne, Tissington, Ilam, Thorpe and Buxton. Carsington Water is just a mile away, and Alton Towers is only a 30-minute drive away. Shop 4¾ miles, pub 3 miles and restaurant 1¾ miles.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 52 guests.

Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Domesday Book), and an ancient cluster of listed buildings converted to form superb holiday cottage accommodation, and the result is the captivating blend that is Harthill Hall.

Nestling in 14 acres of grounds on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the doorstep, the properties have the use of an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Noble names have woven the threads of the hall’s long history including Henry de Ferrers, the Cokaynes and the Harthills. Henry VIII is also believed to have stayed at the hall.

It was here in 1259 that Sir Richard de Hartle was issued a Papal Bull by Pope Alexander II, allowing him to appoint his own chaplain. The chapel ceased its functions as a place of worship in 1546 and now takes the form of The Chapel and Hartle Cottage. The eight cottages are furnished with antiques and surround a medieval cobbled courtyard. They all retain a wealth of original features including thick stone walls, large oak beams, mullion windows and flagstone floors. Derbyshire’s bustling market towns, villages, hills, dales and rivers offer majestic scenery, and a rich variety of customs. Boasting a varied and beautiful landscape, they offer a blend of heritage, history and family attractions.

The beautiful market town of Bakewell (3½ miles) is situated on the River Wye, crossed by a 13th-century five-arched bridge which has coffee shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are Matlock, Hall Leys Park, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Buxton. National Trust properties and gardens nearby include Riley Graves, Longshaw, Mam Tor, South Peak, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall. Close by are both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Golf and horse riding are available within 5 miles. Shop 3½ miles, pub 1 mile.

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 well-presented, detached cottage nestled in the centre of Matlock, Derbyshire. Smart TV. South-facing terrace. Off-road parking. Bakewell 10.2 miles.

Situated along a track, Boundary Cottage nestles on the edge of the rolling countryside in this stunning rural location.

This homely retreat is perfect for couples or families seeking a fun-filled getaway with a vast array of activities on offer within the surrounding area, or for wonderful walks with your four-legged friends to explore the delights of the countryside directly from the doorstep. Open the glass double doors into the well-equipped kitchen and then follow the hallway into the large dining area with a picturesque window overlooking the field beyond. At the end of the hallway you are greeted by the cosy living area with a large L-shaped sofa, perfect for cosying up in front of the open fire and tuning into the TV.

The character of the cottage is continued upstairs into the large bedroom, where you will find a well-presented kingsize bed, and amazing views from a dual aspect window, a great place where you can look forward to unwinding with a good book in hand. On this floor you will find a great family room with bunk bed and a single bed, ideal for children.

Outside is a private patio with seating and hot tub, where you and your loved one can soak up the sun whilst admiring the surroundings. If you can tear yourself away from this idyllic base, a short walk will bring you to a local pub serving food, whilst the nearby town of Chesterfield offers a larger selection of pubs and good restaurants.

The historic market town of Chesterfield acts as the gateway to the Peak District, and has much to offer visitors. The town is famous for its 14th-century church with its crooked spire twisting curiously from its centre, while the town offers guests the opportunity to explore the market and many of the specialist shops dotted in and out of the shambles. The town also boasts Queens Park, with its lake, walks and summer bandstand, as well as a museum and theatre. Close by you will find the impressive Elizabethan Hardwick Hall, with its six grand towers elaborately monogramed with Bess of Hardwick’s initials, overlooking the superb gardens and walled courtyards of the grounds. Also popular with visitors is the semi-ruined 17th-century mansion of Bolsover Castle, set high on a wooded hilltop, looking west towards the heights of the Peak District.

Within easy reach you will discover attractions such as Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, Matlock and Bakewell, or the opera house at Buxton. Alternatively, the Peak District offers a magnitude of walks and cycling for those feeling active. Boundary Cottage really is in the ideal location to enjoy a fantastic break in a splendid part of the country. Shop 1 mile, pub and restaurant 500 yards.

A fabulous semi-detached house is located in Castleton, Derbyshire. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Bedrooms with en-suites. Woodburning stove. Hope 1.4 miles; Buxton 10.1 miles; Bakewell 13.5 miles.

An exceptional lodge resting upon a working farm in South Derbyshire. Single-storey accommodation. Hot tub. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Sauna. Burton upon Trent 6.2 miles; Derby 14.2 miles.