Dog-friendly Derbyshire

This semi-detached, 17th-century cottage is set in the quiet village of Beeley, which nestles in the Peak District National Park, close to the town of Bakewell and Chatsworth House and Park. A super holiday home, Brookside Cottage has exposed beams, stonework and deep recessed windows. To the rear, there is a rock garden with a gravelled area for sitting out. The beautiful countryside offers excellent walks, and horse riding is available nearby. Tea room and pub run by the Chatsworth Estate 100 yards.

Lillegarth is a wonderful, 18th-century stone built cottage in the popular Hope Valley village of Bradwell, within the heart of the Peak District National Park. Originally two cottages now opened up as one, the property is full of character and charm with exposed beams, low doorways, exposed stone work and steps between rooms. In an elevated position, surrounded by extensive grounds and accessed down a narrow lane, the setting is peaceful and with views that are nothing less than spectacular. In the winter months, the gas log-effect wood burner provides a warm, cosy environment in what is a spacious property, and for the summer, the summerhouse is a perfect place to relax whilst the sun goes down and admire magnificent views. In addition there are several other outdoor seating areas all surrounded by fantastic views.

As a village, Bradwell is a picturesque, rabbit-warren of narrow lanes and tiny cottages, built up a steep hillside, and as can be seen from Lillegarth, the village is surrounded by fabulous countryside. Making an excellent base, local facilities within the village include shops, pubs and places to eat, and there are also two children’s playgrounds within the village. Bradwell amenities also include a fish and chip shop, a shop, bread shop, Post Office and a hairdressers.

The surrounding area holds a whole host of attractions including the ever popular honeypot village of Castleton, just 10 minutes away. Hathersage, also 10 minutes, is a larger village with a wealth of facilities including an open-air heated swimming pool in the summer months. The market town of Bakewell, home to the magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall, can be reached in just 20 minutes, and the spa town of Buxton is a similar distance. For outdoor enthusiasts, being surrounded by National Park countryside means there are numerous tracks, trails and footpaths offering cycling and walks from Bradwell, and the start of the Pennine Way is at nearby Edale. Finally, for any thrill seekers, Matlock with its cable car to the Heights of Abraham is around 40 minutes away, and the UKs premier theme park Alton Towers around an hour.

Abbots Abode is a characteristic cottage sleeping up to six guests in two bedrooms. On the ground floor is a spacious, fully-equipped kitchen with farmhouse dining table to seat all guests, and a comfortable living room with ample seating, electric wood burner and TV. On the first floor is a family bathroom with shower over bath, a double bedroom and the second bedroom has four single beds - please note two of the single beds are up a short and secure ladder to the mezzanine, perfect for kids. There is a shared utility room on site with washing machine with hanging space to dry wet coats or boots. The property has a garden to the front with stunning views down the Peak District valley, it is a perfect spot to enjoy a morning coffee while planning your day ahead.
The views from Monks Retreat are beautiful, just a short walk away you have an extensive panorama or seven dales and can see far out into the distance to the high moorlands of Axe Edge and Kinder Scout. The Limestone Way trail runs directly through the farm so you can easily hope on to this for your first exciting Peak District walk, there are many in the area such as Monsal Trail, High Peak Trail and Tissington Trail to name a few. Local to the property is Buxton town which offers an array of restaurants, pubs and shops, as well as the famous opera house that has shows on regularly. Bakewell and Matlock are also nearby to explore, as well as Chatsworth House. After you have enjoyed a fun-filled day head down to the local pub to enjoy some local ales and home cooked food.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.

Butterfield Cottage is a quaint property located in this popular village of Tideswell. It stands out from the rest with its pink finish and easy self-catering accommodation, very much the perfect base for walkers and cyclists. Peacefully set on the edge of the village, it is a 5-minute stroll to the village centre. St Johns Church, known as the cathedral of the Peak is well worth a visit.
As you arrive step into the house to be greeted by the warm and cosy sitting room, which has comfortable seating and warming wood burner. This room is open plan with a dining area which will comfortably seat up to six guests. The kitchen is equipped with all the appliances you should need for cooking a holiday feast. Upstairs are three bedrooms; all bedrooms have been finished with high quality linen and the twin bedroom comes with an en-suite shower room. There is also a family bathroom on the first floor which has a shower over bath. Outside you have the front patio with garden furniture so you can enjoy the beautiful views across , but there is also a rear garden which has a bench, washing line and a sheltered area where you can store bikes. From the back garden there is a gate leading onto the playground and the car park.
The village of Tideswell offers so much to holiday makers, not only are you spoilt for choice in walks and trails such as the High Peak, Monsal Trail and Chatsworth but there is a great selection of different places to eat, a local Co-op for any groceries you may require plus farm shops, restaurants, cafés, pubs and chip shops. This village really does have it all and you will get a true Peak District village atmosphere when staying here. Not far from Tideswell is the nearest town of Buxton which has its famous opera house where you can book tickets to a show or have a walk around the Pavillion Gardens. The town of Bakewell is known for its puddings and tarts, so pick up a sweet treat and take a gentle stroll down the River Derwent. Matlock has views of Riber Castle and a lovely park which is great for entertaining children.

Renovated in late 2022, Top House has been finished to a fantastic standard, and is located in the village of Tideswell. You have everything you need right in the village such as cafés, a chip shop, a number of pubs and a local supermarket all just a couple of minutes’ walk away. Upon arriving at Top House, you can pull up to empty your luggage before parking your car nearby where there is ample free parking available (there is no immediate parking outside). Enter into the porch where you can hang up your coat and kick off your shoes, and then a cosy living room with comfortable seating and a lovely open fire awaits you. Step into the kitchen, which has all the appliances and equipment you should need during your stay plus a breakfast bar, and there is a back door opening on to the outside space. Here you will find a bistro set is and an outhouse which offers a hose should you need to wash your boots or pet down.
Top House is Grade II listed and really is in a great central location for exploring all the Peak District has to offer. There are many walks to explore in the rolling Peak District hills as well as cycle routes. You are within a short drive of the nearest towns, Bakewell and Buxton, which offer great parks, shops, food spots and Buxton is also home to the opera house which has theatre shows on weekly. Castleton is located around 7 miles which offers a fun day exploring the caverns via boat or take a trip to Chatsworth House to soak up its history and beautifully kept gardens.

Monameeth bungalow has been renovated into luxury self-catering accommodation. It is located in the beautiful village of Monyash, just a short drive from its nearest towns of Bakewell and Buxton, which both offer fantastic shops, restaurants, cafés and attractions. Monyash has an excellent pub within walking distance from the property which serves great drinks along with tasty home cooked meals, the perfect stop after a day walking the trails.
Monameeth offers great garden space and parking. Enter the property from the rear porch into the large, social kitchen which has been finished to an excellent standard, and which offers everything you should need during your stay. There is also a large dining table with chairs in here to seat all guests. There is a comfortable living room, three bedrooms, one of which has an en-suite, plus there is a family bathroom. It is an excellent base to discover the Peak District National Park.

Water Bailiffs Lodge is located in the tranquil backwater of the Lumsdale Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with picturesque waterfalls and mill ponds dating from the Industrial Age. With superb view towards the hillsides of Matlock and Riber in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, this property provides a relaxing get away from it all holiday experience. This west wing of a former mill owner’s home dates from the 18th century and stands in 16 acres of rolling, peaceful countryside with ample private parking for four cars, and is just a short distance from the market town of Matlock. The quiet, rural location is the perfect base from which to tour the surrounding countryside of Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park with many delightful walks right from the door of the property.
With a stylish blend of old and new throughout, the ground floor has a cosy living room with oak beams and wood burner, a well-equipped farmhouse kitchen, a reading area with sofa bed (for children under 12), a utility room and a bathroom with a corner bath. Upstairs are four rooms: a spacious master bedroom with kingsize bed; a second bedroom with double bed; and the third bedroom with a single bed and a 2ft 6in bed. An upstairs shower room completes this restored property.
Outside, visitors can enjoy the spacious open area with garden ponds and a stream. The grounds, which are shared with the neighbouring holiday cottage, are very large and provide the ideal place where you can fly kites, play ball games or just to relax on a quiet evening watching the sun set whilst enjoying a spot of alfresco dining.
Here at Water Bailiffs Lodge you have the best of both worlds: wonderful walks in the surrounding open Derbyshire countryside, and for days out, you are within close proximity to all the major tourist attractions the Derbyshire Dales have to offer. Certainly an idyllic rural retreat, yet the historic spa town of Matlock is only a mile away with its award-winning park where band concerts can be enjoyed on a Sunday summer afternoon, and where an annual Christmas Victorian market held is in December. Matlock Bath, named the little Switzerland of England, is just a couple of miles away and the famous illuminations are held here each year in September. Shop, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Water Bailliffs Lodge can be booked together with Waterfall Cottage (UK4027) to accommodate up to 12 guests.

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, 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. As the properties are located on a working farm you will be close to farm animals and may see the farmer roaming the grounds throughout the day.
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.

These luxurious, open plan apartments are situated on a working beef farm in the quiet hamlet of Heathcote, 2 miles from Hartington, an extremely friendly and pleasant village which has great pubs, cafés, and a very famous cheese shop! The location offers easy reach to many walks and trails and is in a great location for neighbouring towns such as Ashbourne, Buxton, Bakewell, Matlock Bath and Leek. Ensure you take the time to visit the delights Chatsworth has to offer, take your bike along the Tissington trail, and check out the famous Dovedale Steppingstones, all within a small number of miles from this base.
Heathcote Hideaway is the ground floor apartment, it offers a large open plan kitchen/diner, with everything you should need to enjoy your stay; there is a generously sized living room with comfy seating and a Smart TV. The apartment has two double bedrooms and one twin, each with en-suite shower rooms, there is a garden area for this property with a private hot tub.
Heathcote Hayloft, this is the first-floor apartment on Heathcote Grange, it offers a large open plan kitchen/diner, with everything you should need to enjoy your stay, there is a generously sized living room with comfy seating, Smart TV, and a double sofa bed for additional sleeping. The apartment has two double bedrooms, both with en-suites. There is also a balcony with a private hot tub.
These properties can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 people.

Dawn Cottage is a warm welcoming family run traditional farm set within the Dovedale region of Peak District National Park, between Ashbourne and Buxton. The owners run a livestock farm, and as well as breeding cows and sheep they also have geese, hens and sheepdogs. This beautiful barn conversion is located on a gentle hillside offering glorious panoramic views over the River Dove and open countryside extending to the Tissington Trail and the Dove Valley.
The cottage offers light and airy open plan ground floor living and three good sized bedrooms upstairs with original beams and fabulous views outside. The cottage is close to the Tissington Trail and the River Dove which can be easily reached on foot from the doorstep for many stunning and interesting walks and cycle routes.