Ashby Woulds Retreat
Ashby Woulds Retreat offers adult-only boutique lodges in a rural setting overlooking Derbyshire countryside, ideal for romantic and relaxing escapes with spa and wellbeing services.
The American Adventure Theme Park
The American Adventure was a theme park in Derbyshire, England, offering various large thrill rides and family attractions with an American Old West and space travel theme, operating from 1987 until its closure in 2007.
3 miles from Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery
Bluebell Arboretum and Nursery in Derbyshire features a beautiful nine-acre woodland garden with a notable collection of unusual trees and shrubs, offering seasonal displays and educational plant information.
The Sherwood Hideaway Lodges
The Sherwood Hideaway Lodges are located in Sherwood Forest and provide a peaceful and homely retreat surrounded by ancient trees and country roads, suitable for couples and families seeking a nature-immersed escape.
3 miles from Lound Hall
Lound Hall is a historic house located in Bothamsall, Nottinghamshire, offering visitors the chance to explore the house and gardens with regular open days throughout the year. Entrance requires payment, including for Historic Houses members.
Lace Cottage
A historic lace runner's cottage dating from the 1830s in the market town of Ashbourne near the Peak District, offering a calm and picturesque setting with easy access to local shops, pubs, and natural attractions.
Cotterill Farm - Cotterill Barn
Cotterill Barn is a detached stone-built holiday cottage in the Peak District National Park, surrounded by countryside and ideal for outdoor activities and nature exploration near a nature reserve.
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1 mile from Tissington Hall
Tissington Hall is a historic ancestral home dating back to 1609, offering guided tours of the house and gardens including a large family library and extensive parkland. The venue provides accessible facilities, a cafe, and opportunities to see fine panelling and art collections, making it a distinctive heritage experience in Derbyshire's Peak District.
Henry's Haunt
This quirky accommodation offers a cosy retreat for two guests with countryside views, featuring a four-poster bed, a private hot tub, and a private infra-red sauna, set within historic grounds in the Peak District National Park.
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South Carolina Farm House
This stone-built farmhouse offers a stylish retreat for couples and friends, set in a scenic countryside location ideal for country walks and outdoor activities, with a spacious open plan living area and well-appointed bedrooms.
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Robins Nest
Robins Nest is an 18th-century barn conversion set in the Derwent Valley on a working farm, offering a peaceful and rural retreat with original features and modern comforts.
The Malt Shovel
The Malt Shovel is a detached pet-friendly barn conversion located in a rural hamlet near Matlock, offering charm, character, and excellent walking opportunities from the doorstep.
Sycamore Cottage
Sycamore Cottage is a traditional cottage renovated in 2024, situated in a village setting with private hot tub, enclosed garden, and comfortable interiors including two en-suite bedrooms.
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Cornstore Cottage
Cornstore Cottage is a detached barn conversion combining character and modern features, set adjacent to sheep pasture and peaceful woodland near the River Derwent and village amenities, offering a cosy and romantic hideaway with countryside surroundings.
Waterfall Cottage
Waterfall Cottage is a renovated barn conversion situated in the unspoilt countryside of the Lumsdale Valley near Matlock, offering a peaceful and scenic rural retreat in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with shared extensive grounds and open plan living all on the ground floor.
Pinfold Cottage
Pinfold Cottage is a detached stone-built holiday cottage suited for couples seeking a romantic break, located near local attractions and offering a homely atmosphere with countryside views from its enclosed garden and rear decked terrace.
Rose Cottage
A newly renovated cottage in the Peak District village of Cromford offering a cosy and comfortable stay with scenic surroundings and close proximity to village amenities and local attractions.
2 miles from Cascades Gardens
Cascades Gardens is a natural four-acre garden featuring Japanese-inspired water and rock gardens, a historic limestone quarry, waterfalls, and various quiet seating areas designed for meditation, set in Derbyshire.
Wrangler's Den
Wrangler's Ranch is a wood-clad cabin set in a secluded woodland cul de sac with peaceful views of open pasture and Sherwood Forest, offering a rustic country retreat with an open plan living space, two bedrooms, and a shower room.
3 miles from Sherwood Forest
Sherwood Forest is a historic and ancient nature reserve famous for its thousand-year-old Major Oak, associated with Robin Hood. Visitors can enjoy both outdoor nature trails and guided walks, as well as indoor experiences at the visitor centre featuring a café, shop, and accessible facilities.
Swallow Barn
Swallow Barn is a spacious, semi-detached stone cottage set in peaceful countryside near Carsington Water, featuring an airy ground-floor layout with a patio, and surrounded by scenic walking and wildlife areas.
Jackson Road - Bird Nest
This fourth floor studio apartment in Matlock offers a scenic and comfortable open-plan living space, ideal for a couple to explore the Peak District with nearby walking and cycling opportunities.
Cotterill Farm - The Dairy
The Dairy is a stone built holiday cottage located in the Derbyshire countryside within the Peak District National Park, surrounded by countryside and near walking and cycling trails, with access to local villages and towns.
3 miles from Winster Market House
Winster Market House is a historic 16th century neoclassical building in Derbyshire featuring an assembly hall now serving as a visitor exhibition centre with displays on the mining history of Winster and a scale model of the village.
Fern Lodge
A cosy single-level lodge ideal for couples seeking a relaxing break in the National Forest, surrounded by countryside and close walking paths.
1 mile from Melbourne Hall & Gardens
Melbourne Hall & Gardens in Derbyshire offers visitors an early 18th-century English garden in the style of Le Notre, combined with a historic family home open to the public in August. The venue features elegant formal gardens, exquisite furniture, antiques, and unique garden ornaments in a picturesque setting.
Courtyard Lodge
A luxury semi-detached barn conversion ideal for a romantic break, set privately with a large garden and close to a pub, featuring cosy wood burner and ground floor living with good access to countryside walks.
1 mile from Rufford Abbey
Rufford Abbey is a historic country estate in Nottinghamshire featuring remains of a former Cistercian abbey, set within a 150-acre country park and local nature reserve offering outdoor exploration and indoor historic ruins to visitors along with visitor amenities including cafés and shops.
Love Nest
A detached ground-floor cottage set in a rural hamlet within the Peak District National Park, suitable for a romantic break with shared access to a heated indoor swimming pool, games room, and garden areas.
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Spa Cottage
This unique cottage offering outstanding views of Bakewell includes a private hot tub and an enclosed garden with sitting-out area, set in the heart of the town near local shops and attractions in the Peak District.
Little Hoot
A romantic single-bedroom accommodation with a large sun terrace overlooking Derbyshire countryside, located in the quiet Peak District village of Baslow near Chatsworth Estate with immediate access to woodland walks.
Mill Race Cottage
This offering is a fully renovated stone cottage in a historic market town setting near the Peak District National Park, characterized by a cosy and romantic atmosphere with nearby scenic riverside and countryside walks.
2 miles from Thornbridge Estate Gardens
Thornbridge Hall features 10 acres of varied and themed gardens including Italian, Water, and Sub-tropical gardens, with a public glasshouse and play area, set in the Peak District National Park. It offers refreshments, plant sales, and welcomes dogs, with free access for RHS members on selected days.
Brookfields Holiday Farm - The Warren
The Warren is a modern and stylish pod set in a peaceful countryside farm environment, designed as a romantic getaway for two guests with countryside views and private outdoor space including a hot tub and garden.
The Old Cobblers Cottage
A vintage style cottage located in the centre of Bakewell, designed for couples seeking a cosy and peaceful break with traditional comforts and modern amenities near Peak District countryside.
T'owd Man's Cottage
T’owd Man’s is a bijou mid-terrace cottage in the Derbyshire Peak District ideal for couples, featuring an open plan living space with a multi-fuel burner, a king-size bedroom upstairs, a bathroom with a bath and shower, and a courtyard garden with seating, located in the traditional conservation village of Bonsall.
1 mile from Nine Ladies
The Nine Ladies is a Bronze Age stone circle on Stanton Moor in Derbyshire, notable for its prehistoric origin, consisting of ten millstone grit stones arranged in a circle around 10.8 meters in diameter. It serves as a significant archaeological and cultural site, attracting visitors interested in ancient monuments and modern Pagan rituals.
The Peacock Barn
This accommodation offering is a ground-floor barn with an open plan living space located in a peaceful courtyard setting on a non-working farm in Staffordshire, featuring shared amenities like a games room, gym, and an indoor heated swimming pool with jacuzzi.
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3 miles from Sinai Park House
Sinai Park House is a historic timber-framed Elizabethan manor house with a 13th-century moat, located on a hilltop overlooking the Trent Valley in Staffordshire. Visitors can explore its rich history through private tours by appointment, enjoying accessible facilities and free parking.
Green Farm Cottages - The Old Cow Shed
The Old Cow Shed is a ground-floor cottage located in the village of Cutthorpe on a former barn at the edge of the Peak District, offering a peaceful and romantic setting surrounded by fields, woodland, and countryside with scenic views and access to outdoor activities.
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The Hive
The Hive is a countryside pod located on Brookfields Farm near the village of Church Broughton, Derbyshire, providing a stylish and private romantic retreat with countryside views and an enclosed garden area.
Ramblers Retreat
This detached lodge is situated by a lake in a rustic countryside setting ideal for couples seeking a quiet and homely retreat with a private courtyard patio and access to country walks.
3 miles from Ogston Hall
Ogston Hall is a historic country house in Derbyshire with architecture spanning four distinct periods, featuring interiors refurnished to reflect early 20th-century style. Visitors can enjoy guided tours with the owner during August.
Foremark Cottages - Burdett's Cottage
This accommodation is a peaceful, romantic rural cottage on the edge of the National Forest with views towards a Georgian country house, featuring a woodburner, shared lawned garden and courtyard, and private parking for two cars.
1 mile from Foremark
Foremark is a 230-acre nature reserve in Derbyshire featuring diverse woodland, heathland, and open water habitats including a reservoir. Visitors can enjoy walking trails including a wheelchair-accessible bridleway, a playground for children, outdoor family activities, and refreshments at the kiosk. Dogs are welcome on leads in designated areas.
Brooklands Farm
This accommodation is a charming old stone farmhouse set in a quiet village locale with scenic uninterrupted views across open farmland and a sunny garden for relaxing outdoors.
Greenacres Cottage
This annex cottage in Middleton by Wirksworth offers a rural retreat attached to the owner's home featuring garden and woodland views, suitable for families and peaceful countryside stays near walking and cycling routes.
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Bradley Hall
This is a Grade II* listed, detached Georgian house in the Peak District village of Birchover, set in a scenic countryside location with historic features and a homely atmosphere.
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Kings Moor Retreat - Kings Moor Retreat 3
Kingsmoor Retreat is a two-bedroom holiday lodge in rural Leicestershire offering peaceful surroundings, an open-plan living area, private hot tub, private parking, and proximity to historic Ashby-de-la-Zouch and local countryside attractions.
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3 miles from Ashby de la Zouch Castle
Ashby de la Zouch Castle is a 15th-century ruined castle in Leicestershire, England, known for its well-preserved Tudor gardens, historical significance in the English Civil War, and association with Sir Walter Scott's novel Ivanhoe. It is managed by English Heritage as a tourist attraction with notable architectural features and gardens.
Post Office Cottage
This semi-detached stone holiday cottage is set in the village of Lea near Matlock, offering a peaceful, rural retreat with historical charm and access to countryside walks and local amenities.
The Barn at Grislow Field
A rural barn conversion with scenic countryside views located on a working farm in the Peak District National Park near the villages of Curbar and Baslow, offering a peaceful and private retreat with access to shared grounds including horses.
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2 miles from Chatsworth House & Gardens
Chatsworth House & Gardens is a historic estate in Derbyshire featuring a remarkable house with significant art collections, extensive gardens with sculptures and water features, a working farmyard and playground for children. The venue offers full wheelchair accessibility including lift access and facilities such as a cafe and shop, providing a diverse visitor experience both indoors and outdoors.
The Stables Group - The Stables
A cosy and romantic barn conversion for two guests set in a tranquil countryside location, featuring a wood burner, enclosed garden, and close to local walking and heritage sites.
The Hollies
A cosy detached cottage on the ground floor with open-plan living space, set in tranquil gardens within the Derbyshire Dales, ideal for a romantic getaway for couples.
Ivy Cottage
Ivy Cottage is a detached, chocolate box style Grade II listed cottage in the rural village of Aldwark, Peak District, known for its character and peaceful countryside setting near walking and watersports.
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Church Cottage
Church Cottage is a small stone cottage in Darley Bridge nestled in the grounds of the Old Vicarage, offering a peaceful and scenic stay on the Peak District border.
The Carriage
The Carriage is a converted carriage located in the Peak District village of Shirland, offering a peaceful and stylish self-catering retreat with countryside views and a private garden set on a working farm.
Sitch Barns - Little Sitch Barn
A renovated and modernised detached cottage in the Derbyshire Peak District with a cosy sunroom and a pretty cottage garden, ideal for a romantic getaway for two.
Newhaven
A caravan holiday park located in the Derbyshire countryside, suitable for couples seeking a romantic getaway or families wanting quality time together, with scenic views and a peaceful setting.
Berberis Lodge
This accommodation is a stylish and homely holiday lodge situated at Mercia Marina, near Derby, offering a peaceful and scenic waterside setting with a private outdoor veranda and garden patio.
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The Dairy at Crich Lane Farm
This holiday home is a converted milking barn set in the village of Wessington, Alfreton, offering a peaceful and romantic countryside retreat for two guests with a rustic and cosy atmosphere.
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The Old Church
The Old Church is a unique detached former church in a peaceful rural hamlet of Alton, Derbyshire, offering a blend of historical character and contemporary comfort in a stylish and intimate setting.
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Woodside Retreat
A single-storey one-bedroom holiday accommodation suitable for couples, located in the village of Newbold Coleorton amidst the National Forest and Leicestershire countryside. It features an open plan living space with a private enclosed garden and is near local amenities including a pub and restaurant.
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2 miles from Staunton Harold Church
Staunton Harold Church is a rare 17th-century Gothic style church set in the Leicestershire countryside, offering guided tours and historic architecture with scenic views by a tranquil lake. The site features accessibility options including ramped access on request and a visitor car park nearby with charges at weekends and bank holidays.
Cotterill Farm - Haystore
The Haystore is a stone built country cottage located in the Peak District National Park with open plan accommodation on the first floor, surrounded by countryside and ideal for walking and cycling.
Ashby Woulds Lodges and Spa
Ashby Woulds Lodges and Spa offers boutique lodges in a waterside setting in Derbyshire countryside, ideal for relaxing rural escapes or romantic retreats with a scenic and tranquil environment.
Redbrick Woodland Lodges
Redbrick Woodland Lodges offer contemporary styled lodges set in a peaceful woodland area with a small lake, featuring outdoor hot tubs and large decks among the trees, ideal for nature lovers and families exploring the historic Robin Hood country.
Barn Owl Lodge
This contemporary stone cottage located near Carsington Water offers scenic views of the Derbyshire Valley and the Peak District National Park, featuring two bedrooms, wet room, a woodburner, and a private patio with garden furniture.
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2 miles from Carsington Water
Carsington Water is a large reservoir nature reserve featuring diverse wildlife habitats and extensive outdoor activities such as cycling, sailing, and playgrounds, complemented by an accessible visitor shop and facilities. It offers a welcoming environment for families and visitors with disabilities, including wheelchair-accessible trails and play areas.
Priestfield Grange - Willow Cottage
This accommodation is a ground-floor bungalow situated in a small countryside estate offering a peaceful and scenic setting suitable for couples and families, with easy access to local nature trails and nearby historic market towns.
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Foremark Cottages - Repton Cottage
An elegant Grade II listed rural cottage with original features and a woodburning stove, set close to a shop and pub, offering a peaceful countryside retreat with shared garden and courtyard spaces.
2 miles from Calke Abbey
Calke Abbey is a historic country estate in Derbyshire offering a unique visit with its Baroque mansion in decline, extensive parkland with ancient trees and deer, a vibrant walled garden, and accessible walking and cycling trails. The venue provides family-friendly outdoor play areas, guided tours, cafés, shops, and accessibility features including wheelchair access and mobility aids.
Priesthill
A historic ground-floor accommodation set in a countryside setting within a hall estate, featuring a private hot tub, shared heated swimming pool, and spacious living areas with countryside views.
The Miners Rest
The Miners Rest is a semi-detached stone-built cottage in the village of Middleton-by-Wirksworth, close to the Peak District National Park, offering a peaceful and romantic couples' retreat with a homely atmosphere in a scenic countryside setting.
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Kings Moor Retreat - Kings Moor Retreat 1
A stylish two-bedroom ground floor lodge in rural Coleorton with countryside views, private hot tub, and close proximity to a local pub and market town, ideal for relaxing and exploring.
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3 miles from Staunton Harold
Staunton Harold is a civil parish in Leicestershire known for its historic Staunton Harold Hall country house and the Holy Trinity Chapel, a rare Commonwealth-era Gothic revival church. Visitors can enjoy both the indoor architectural heritage and the scenic outdoor lakes and brook landscapes.