Starry Cottage can be found in a prime location just a few minutes’ walk from the independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants in the centre of the popular, historic market town of Bakewell. In the heart of the Peak District National Park, this Grade II listed cottage dates back to 1820 and has been fully renovated combining the traditional comfort of a wood burning stove with beautiful luxury touches such as granite work surfaces and limestone floors.

Bakewell itself holds a beautiful riverside setting and is surrounded by spectacular countryside perfect for committed ramblers to fair weather walkers. Its market day is every Monday, with an additional farmers’ market held on the last Saturday of the month. Other key events include the popular Bakewell Show, Well Dressings, Carnival Week, Bakewell Arts Festival and the Bakewell Music Festival.

The spectacular limestone dales of the traffic free Monsal Trail and Lathkill Dales are easily reachable in under 10 minutes as are Chatsworth House, with its 100 acres of landscaped gardens, and the medieval manor house of Haddon Hall. A popular base for tourists wanting to explore the areas neighbouring villages include the stunning Ashford-in-the-Water and Rowsley, and the major cities of Sheffield, Derby and Manchester can all be reached in around an hour. Matlock and its cable car can be reached in around 15 minutes, Chesterfield, Buxton, Castleton and Edale in around half an hour and UK’s premier theme park Alton Towers in about an hour.

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.

Incorporating a fabulous 1930s art deco theme throughout, this spacious semi-detached holiday property has been beautifully and lovingly renovated over a period of time, with superb insight and attention to detail. Quality period furnishings have been sought out and adorn each of the rooms, some having been beautifully restored, and the result is a bold masterpiece in the popular market town of Bolsover.
Most famous for its castle, Bolsover is ideally situated in the heart of the country between Sherwood Forest famous for Robin Hood, the Major Oak and RSPB centre; Newstead Abbey, the caves of Nottingham and the Peak District, and offers a superb blend of spectacular scenery and fabulous walking opportunities. Cultural activities, events and walking festivals regularly take place throughout the town, which is also home to a local market every Tuesday and Friday, and is bursting with local shops, restaurants and bars offering plenty for visitors to the area.
For guests who enjoy stately homes and gardens, Bolsover Castle is a matter of minutes away, and is home to magnificent paintings and extensive gardens. Hardwick Hall, known as one of the most splendid houses in England, can be reached in 20 minutes and the magnificent houses of Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall in around 40 minutes. The historic town of Chesterfield, which is most notable for its famous crooked spire, can be reached in around 20 minutes, and Sherwood Forest in around 30 minutes.
Finally, a whole host of Peak District towns and villages such as Edale (home to the start of the Pennine Way), Buxton with its diverse architecture, the show caves of Castleton, Matlock and its cable car, and Bakewell which is famous for its puddings, are all under an hour away. With events throughout the year, 18-20 September, The Great British Food Festival Hardwick Hall, 3 October Bolsover Brass Festival, Shirebrook Academy and 6-24 November Christmas Market, Chatsworth House to name a few. There is plenty to keep you busy during you’re stay no matter what time of the year is it! Shop and restaurant ¾ mile, pub ½ mile.

This delightful, stone, mid-terraced 17th century holiday cottage is warm, cosy and beautifully presented with great finishing touches. It sits in a prime location within the Peak District National Park in the centre of Tideswell, a large village which makes an excellent base being home to traditional pubs, coffee shops, delicatessens and a local supermarket. For outdoor enthusiasts there are excellent walks direct from the door through Tideswell Dale, leading out onto the Monsal Trail, which has old railway tunnels, and being traffic free is also perfect for easy cycling and horse riding. Many surrounding pretty Peak District villages and towns such as the historic plague village of Eyam, Bakewell famous for its pudding, and the spa town of Buxton can all be reached in around a 15 minute drive, as can the magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth Estate and medieval Haddon Hall. There is climbing available at the ever popular Stanage Edge, which is around 30 minutes away, and watersports at the beautiful Carsington Water, which can be reached in around 45 minutes. Finally, for those thrill seekers, you can take a cable car ride from Matlock Bath and visit The Heights of Abraham, 30 minutes, or UK’s premier theme park Alton Towers, 45 minutes. Golf nearby. Shop 100 yards, pub and restaurant 75 yards.