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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Matlock sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: This large detached house with superb enclosed lawned garden is situated on the edge of the popular town of Matlock and the Peak Park – a perfect base from which to explore the attractions this area has to offer. Refurbished, Woodside is ideal for any large family group and is well equipped. If guests can tear themselves away from this comfortable holiday home, there is plenty to see and do in the area. Matlock Bath is home to one of the Peaks District’s oldest and most popular days out. The Heights of Abraham combines wonderful views, stunning underground caverns and 60 beautiful acres of woodland. The cable cars introduced in 1984 allow visitors to obtain a bird’s eye view over the spectacular Derbyshire countryside – rising from the valley floor, the views take in the Derwent Valley and surrounding Peak District. The show caverns are believed to date back to Roman times, and visitors can experience a day in the life of a lead mining family in the Rutland Cavern. Gullivers World is another popular venue, where a wealth of rides await children. Not to be missed whilst in Derbyshire is a visit to magnificent Chatsworth House, set in 100 acres of formal gardens which feature the Emperor Fountain. Surrounded by vast grounds landscaped by Capability Brown, it is owned by the Duke of Devonshire and lies 4 miles east of Bakewell. The less grand Haddon Hall 2 miles south of Bakewell is nonetheless worthy of a visit and is stated to be one of the finest medieval manor houses in England. The National Trust oversees several properties and land in the area, and visitors will be spoilt for choice. Amongst the selection are Kedleston Hall (a neo-classical mansion with Adam interiors, landscaped gardens and park), Ilam Park (open park and woodland which runs along the banks of the River Manifold, with spectacular views to Dovedale), and Hardwick Hall (one of Britain’s most complete Elizabethan houses, with outstanding collections of tapestries, portraits, embroidery and furniture). For outdoor activities, Carsington Water offers sailing and there are many opportunities for walking and cycling round the reservoir (cycle hire is available). Shop ½ mile. Large living room. Dining room. Kitchen/dining room with gas/electric range (for cooking), handmade units and original tiled floor. Pantry/wash room. Conservatory. Separate toilet. External drying room. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Double bedroom with en-suite shower room and toilet. Twin bedroom.
  
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Alport sleeps 12.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Detached • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: In a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, 3½ miles from Bakewell, the magnificent 16th-century Manor House nestles in 14-acre grounds; entrance is via the formal Knott garden. It is set on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the door and has use of an extensive range of leisure facilities (1hr per day private use) including a shared indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Shops, coffee shops and restaurants in Bakewell 3½ miles away. Early beamed entrance/sitting room with open fire. Three steps down to study. Beamed living room with sofa bed (alternative sleeping for two adults) and open fire. Large beamed kitchen/dining room with dual fuel Range (for cooking), open fire and flagstone floor. Four steps to small beamed double bedroom with stained glass window and low ceiling. Steam shower room with toilet. First floor: Henry’s room: Double bedroom with four-poster bed, wood panelling, double mullion window and step up to en-suite shower room with toilet. Jemima’s room: Double bedroom with 6ft (zip & link) bed, two additional chair beds (for +2 children under 8 years) and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Chelsie’s room: Double bedroom with four-poster bed, wooden floor and step up to en-suite shower room with toilet. Sam’s room: Split-level double bedroom with two day beds (each for +1 children under 8 years) and en-suite shower room with toilet, low headroom on one level and steep stairs to glazed sitting area with double bed. Mum and Dad’s pad: Beamed double bedroom with exposed trusses, 6ft four-poster bed, child bed (for +1 child under 5 years), Calvari rain bath, double basin and toilet. All bedrooms with LCD TV.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Alport sleeps 12.
Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: 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. Games room with free wireless internet connection. Shop and pub 3½ miles.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Swanwick sleeps 12.
Features include: • Short Breaks • Games Room • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Dating back to 1860, this large Victorian property enjoys views over the surrounding fields towards Butterley Reservoir and Pentrich, and has been beautifully furnished to provide holiday accommodation of a very high standard. Adjoining the owners’ home – which formerly served as the vicarage – it has shared use of a games room with full-size snooker table, professional table football, outdoor table tennis and makes a fine base for touring the Peak District – lying in an area offering a wealth of attractions for visitors.
For those with a penchant for shopping, the Amber Valley Individual Factory Shops Trail is a must and includes McArthurGlen retail outlet, De Bradelei Mill Shop at Belper, Denby Potteries and Royal Crown Derby. There are farmers’ and regular weekly markets in many of the nearby towns including Bakewell and Ashbourne. Alton Towers, Britain’s premier theme park, is close by. Younger children will also enjoy Gullivers Kingdom at nearby Matlock.
Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy the excellent facilities at Carsington Water, whilst Shipley Country Park has miles of meandering footpaths and bridleways. At the Midland Railway Centre, transport enthusiasts can take in the nostalgia of the age of steam and travel through countryside for 7 miles. Meanwhile the National Tramway Museum at Crich offers a family day out in a relaxing atmosphere of a bygone era. Stately homes gracing the area include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall (a fine medieval manor house) and Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall (a fine example of the architecture of Robert Adam). Tennis, riding, golf and swimming at Alfreton, 2 miles. Derby, 12 miles offers cathedral, museums and good shopping. Shop 220 yards. Attractive entrance hall leading to spacious living room with traditional conservatory. Attractive fitted dining kitchen. Television/resources room. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed, additional single bed (each for +1) and en-suite shower room with toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Second floor: Three pretty beamed bedrooms, each with sloping ceiling; one double with en-suite shower room and toilet; two twin, one with en-suite shower room and toilet. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Winster sleeps 12.
Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Situated in the pretty conservation village of Winster, The Old Angel is a former 17th-century coaching inn. Adjoining another cottage, it offers a wealth of exposed oak beams, floorboards and flagstone floors. It also enjoys access to the facilities at Harthill Hall, just 3 miles (5 minutes) away with private use (12.30pm – 2.00pm each day) of the indoor heated swimming pool and sauna.
Opposite is the famous Market Hall (NT) with the village shop almost next door, and local inn just up the road. 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, and crossed by a 13th century five-arched bridge is a good place to visit - buildings of note there include the 13th and 14th-century All Saints Church, with Saxon and Norman stonework. 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 waterspouts, cycling and bird-watching. NT 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. Large beamed living room with open fire. Sitting room with open fire. Large beamed kitchen with range cooker, 5 gas ring top, electric oven, tiled floor and dining area. First floor: Double bedroom with canopied bed, wooden floor and en-suite shower room with toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, additional pull-out bed (on request prior to arrival, for +1 child under 8 years), and en-suite shower room with toilet. Further double bedroom with 5ft bed and additional bed (on request prior to arrival, for +1 child under 8 years). Victorian-style bathroom with separate shower cubicle. Separate toilet. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room and toilet; one with 5ft bed (zip & link on request at time of booking). Further double bedroom with 5ft bed (zip & link on request at time of booking). Shower room with toilet. All bedrooms with TV.
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Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300
Self catering accommodation in Clifton sleeps 12.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 12
Accommodation overview: Clifton Cottages, comprising spacious Clifton Cottage, a large Georgian house and formerly the owners’ home, together with the smaller former groom’s cottage, Clifton Edge, has been converted with much care to provide comfortable holiday accommodation. Clifton Cottage, suitable for larger groups, boasts a large entrance hall, three reception rooms, and retains much original character with its beams, Aga and homely open fires. Clifton Edge boasts a hot tub in its own enclosed garden providing the perfect way to relax at the end of the day. Adjacent, yet detached from one another, they are set in a village location with the market town of Ashbourne only 1½ miles away on the edge of the Peak District National Park. There are many shops to browse and good facilities including supermarkets and a number of restaurants. There are leisure centres at both Ashbourne and Uttoxeter for swimming, squash and other sports. A similar distance away, an 18-hole golf course proves popular with visitors (available weekdays only). From the cottages one can undertake country walks, cycle rides through country lanes and there is also a very good pub 100 yards away in the village which does good food and welcomes Clifton Cottages guests. Highlights in the area include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Peak caves and caverns near Castleton, Alton Towers theme park (within 5 miles), Sudbury Museum of Childhood, Crich Tram Museum, Bakewell, Carsington Water, Matlock Bath including Gulliver’s Kingdom and the Heights of Abraham. Shop 11/4 miles.
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