Dog Friendly Hotels Peak District
The Peak District is packed full of monumental walks and destinations including Kinder Scout, Hope Valley, Ladybower Reservoir and Curbar Edge. With spectacular views and historical estates, the Peak District National Park makes for a superb pooch getaway.
- Ashbourne, EnglandTissington 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.£365From 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
- Youlgreave, EnglandFountain View Cottage is full of tradition and character, sleeping up to six guests this property offers ample self-catering accommodation for your Peak District getaway.
Within walking distance from the property, you will find multiple pubs and village shops, plus an abundance of walking routes around the Dales. Hop in the car and visit the local towns of Bakewell and Buxton, whilst also planning in a trip to Chatsworth House. The location of this property has plenty to offer whatever your interests may be.
With a unique layout, on the ground floor there is a family size kitchen with breakfast table and offering all the equipment and appliances you should need, a dining room with comfortable seating and work station area, and the ground floor inclusive of a double bedroom with a wood burner. Off from the dining room is a flight of stairs taking you to a sitting room with large TV and open coal fire. There is a separate set of stairs on the opposite side of the cottage which takes you to the two remaining double bedrooms and the shower room. Outside there is an open but private courtyard. Pub within walking distance.£350From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Brassington, EnglandLocated in the quaint village of Carsington, Parkview demands spectacular views over Carsington Water and rolling hills from its wonderful, landscaped garden and large windows. The property has the unique feature of enjoying a southerly aspect of the waters.
Internally you will be surprised by the level of comfort throughout, the fabulous living room/kitchen has four click and slide patio doors which create the perfect alfresco living onto the large patio area. There is a cosy living room with the all-important wood burner and a sitting room/study to use. The ground floor also boasts a boot/utility room, the perfect place to kick off your boots once you have explored the area. Three beautifully appointed bedrooms await guests on the first floor, one with ensuite walk in shower and also a family bathroom with a slipper foot bath and separate shower.
Outside, Parkview has the most amazing cottage garden with landscaped patio areas to enjoy your morning coffee or something cold on a warm summers evening. Location is key and Parkview certainly gives you that with the circular route around Carsington Water, with walks, sailing and cycle hire available from the visitor centre. The market towns of Ashbourne, Bakewell and Buxton are within easy reach, as are Wirksworth and Matlock, along with the stunning country house estates of Chatsworth House, Kedleston Hall and Haddon Hall. Alton Towers lies just a 30-minute drive away. A Lovely pub a is just a short walk away so after a busy day exploring, relax and unwind at this picture-perfect Derbyshire Cottage.£330From 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
- 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
- Buxton, EnglandThis beautiful, semi-detached, stone-built barn conversion offers luxury, spacious accommodation surrounded by spectacular scenery in the rural Peak District village of Earl Sterndale. Full of character, with impressive beamed vaulted ceilings, exposed stone walls, two separate staircases to the first floor and superb gardens which benefit from stunning, far reaching countryside views, the property is perfect for any group occasion. Popular with walkers and cyclists, the village is home to a local pub which is just a stone’s throw from the property and has been established for over 400 years. Due to the area being sheep country, there is no access to the surrounding fields.
Nearby Longor, 2 miles, has additional local facilities including a couple of traditional pubs, a cafe and fish and chip shop all set around the historic, cobbled market square. The market town of Buxton, famous for its spring water, diverse architecture and iconic opera house, is around 15 minutes away, and the ever popular Bakewell, home to the magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall, is around 20 minutes away. Finally, the UK’s premier theme park, Alton Towers, can be reached in around half an hour. Shop 2¼ miles, pub 175 yards, restaurant 1½ miles.£291From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Tideswell, EnglandLittonfields Barn is a beautiful barn conversion in the heart of the Peak District and offers luxury accommodation for up to twelve guests across five en-suite bedrooms. It has been furnished to a high standard and features a split level layout to take advantage of the wonderful views and beautiful beams. It has comfortable sofas, oak dining table, comfortable beds with high quality mattresses and linen and is the perfect spot for family gatherings, relaxed celebrations, cycling and walking groups. Enter onto the ground floor where you will find the majority of the bedrooms. Each bedroom on this floor has an en-suite shower room; there are two triple rooms all having single beds, a twin room, and a double. The bedrooms have high quality wooden beds and are light and airy and make for a comfortable night’s sleep. On the first floor you will be greeted by high ceilings and wooden beams running throughout, the fifth bedroom is found on this floor, which is a double, along with a bathroom. The kitchen has a great atmosphere and is a perfect social space so you can all be involved, it has a large oak dining table to comfortably seat all twelve guests. The doors are kept open into the living room which is very impressive, it features ample seating, lots of space and a wood burner. The barn has the fantastic addition of a games room across the courtyard with a table football and pool table. Littonfields Barn is located in a private courtyard with ample parking for up to six cars, a bike store and bike and boot washing facilities with a dryer racks. There is a pretty, raised patio area with table and chairs which is the perfect spot for your morning coffee or a family barbecue.
There is a country pub close by serving great food as well as a local shop open seven days a week. There are many wonderful walks straight from the door, and walks from the property include the Litton Loop which is a lovely circular route direct from the barn which takes the Cressbrook Dale, Litton Edge and a few cafés and pubs along the way. The High Peak, Monsall and Tissington Trails are a short drive from the property plus there are many places for cycle hire. Be sure to come to this perfect spot for your celebrations and get togethers.£289From price per night based on 7 night stay
- Chesterfield, EnglandEntering 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.£280From price per night based on 7 night stay