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.
Staffordshire
Staffordshire is a historic and culturally rich county in the West Midlands known for its pottery heritage, scenic countryside, castles, and family-friendly attractions.
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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1 mile 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.
Garden Cottage
Garden Cottage is a traditional holiday cottage in the village of Onecote, Staffordshire, set in countryside surroundings with scenic walking opportunities and close to local amenities including a family-friendly pub.
Hay and Hedgerow Glamping
Hay & Hedgerow Glamping is a shepherds hut located on a working sheep farm in a rural setting between Bridgnorth and Ironbridge, offering a peaceful and intimate countryside retreat with scenic views.
2 miles from Aldenham Park
Aldenham Park is a Grade II* Palladian historic house with significant ties to Charles I, featuring guided tours of the main rooms and gardens, and tea served in the saloon. It is a lived-in family home open to visitors by paid tour, offering both indoor and outdoor experiences with some child-friendly aspects.
School Cottage
School Cottage is a charming cottage blending original features with modern comforts, set in scenic North Shropshire countryside with easy access to local market towns and nature.
1 mile from Goldstone Hall Hotel & Gardens
Goldstone Hall Gardens is a mature and intricately designed five-acre garden in North Shropshire, featuring formal and informal plantings, a kitchen garden with diverse herbs, a walled garden, and a Georgian Manor House with restaurant and bedrooms.
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.
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.
Town End Barn
This detached barn conversion is located on the edge of a village in the heart of the Peak National Park, surrounded by countryside with views over the Manifold Valley and Thor's Cave, offering comfortable accommodation suitable for couples and small families.
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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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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.
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.
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.
2 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.
The Hideaway
An off-grid eco Shepherd’s Hut nestled in a quiet wooded spinney in the Shropshire countryside, offering a peaceful and rustic retreat surrounded by natural woodland with exclusive access for guests.
1 mile from Dudmaston Estate Comer Woods
Comer Woods is a large working woodland within the Dudmaston Estate in Shropshire offering outdoor activities such as walking, running, cycling, and natural play for families. The site is dog-friendly, accessible with powered mobility vehicle hire, and features a takeaway café with seating. It hosts various family-focused events during the summer and has free access with parking charges for non-members.
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.
Frog Mill Barn
Frog Mill Barn is a secluded Grade II listed barn conversion offering a tranquil countryside retreat with historic charm and modern comfort, featuring spacious living areas and a private garden with scenic views.
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3 miles from Morville Hall
Morville Hall is a historic Grade I listed Elizabethan country house and gardens in Shropshire, England, cared for by the National Trust. The venue offers rich historical architecture and distinctive gardens showcasing developments from the Elizabethan to Victorian periods, but it is currently closed to the public.
Harvey Gate Farm - The Stables
A romantic barn conversion retreat set in a secluded valley in the Peak District National Park with scenic countryside views and excellent walking opportunities, featuring a private patio and shared grounds.
Quarry Walk Lodges
Quarry Walk Lodges offers a tranquil woodland retreat in the Staffordshire countryside, set within 46 acres of peaceful forest and providing a rural, wildlife-rich environment ideal for romantic and relaxing breaks.
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.
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.
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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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.
2 miles from Haddon Hall
Haddon Hall is a historic stately home in Derbyshire featuring centuries of history, art, and craftsmanship with access to magnificent gardens and regularly hosts events and exhibitions. Visitors can explore the grand house interiors, gardens, and enjoy amenities like a restaurant, making it a rich cultural and outdoor experience.
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.
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.
2 miles 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.
Cricketer's Cottage
Cricketers Cottage is a charming, cosy cottage in the village of Ipstones, Staffordshire Moorlands, providing a peaceful and intimate setting close to local amenities and scenic walking routes in the Peak District.
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.
Swallows Barn Cottage
This brick-built cottage is set in a rural area surrounded by farmland between the Peak District and the Cheshire Plain, offering a cosy and attractive stay with two en-suite bedrooms, suitable for up to four guests and ideal for couples or families who enjoy walking and countryside scenery.
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.
Hollybush Cottage
A delightful cottage on the edge of the Caldon canal with scenic waterside views and nearby countryside park, suitable for families and couples, offering a peaceful and homely retreat.
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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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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.
Farmhouse Cottage
This cosy farmhouse cottage is centrally located in beautiful countryside near Macclesfield Forest and Teggs Nose Country Park, offering a peaceful rural retreat with original beams, an open fire, and garden space, ideal for enjoying nearby countryside and historic houses.
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.
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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Sun Valley-Tranquillity
A barn conversion located in a peaceful rural setting near the Peak District and Alton Towers, offering a cosy ground-floor open plan living space with a wood burner and enclosed private south-facing patio.
Sun Valley- Serenity
A ground-floor barn conversion located in a rural setting near the Peak District National Park and Alton Towers, offering cosy and homely accommodation with an open plan living space, woodburner, enclosed front patio garden, and private parking.
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Chalet Du Lac
Chalet Du Lac is a boutique ski chalet themed holiday home overlooking Rudyard Lake near the Peak District National Park, featuring stylish design, private Irish pub and Tikki Bar, and spacious living areas with scenic waterside views.
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3 miles from Biddulph Grange Garden
Biddulph Grange Garden is a Victorian formal garden featuring themed garden rooms with international plants, a geological gallery, and distinctive areas like the Chinese Garden and Egyptian Court, offering an adventurous outdoor experience for all ages.
The Hurstings
This detached holiday lodge is located in a scenic and peaceful rural area of Shropshire, near the historic Ironbridge Gorge and surrounded by countryside with outdoor space available for guests.
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2 miles from Dudmaston Hall
Dudmaston Hall is a 17th-century country house and estate in Shropshire featuring historic architecture, extensive gardens, parkland, woodlands, lakes, and a distinguished collection of modern art. Visitors can explore both indoor historic interiors and outdoor landscaped grounds within a traditional English country estate setting.
Bank House Farm - River View Cottage
This stylishly converted stone cottage, dating from the 1880s, is set in the picturesque hamlet of Hulme End within the Peak District National Park, surrounded by spectacular countryside and near a river.
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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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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.
Shropshire Getaways - Millstone Cottage
Millstone Cottage is a traditional sandstone cottage situated on the river's edge in the Severn Valley, offering a calm and scenic rural retreat with countryside views, ideal for families or small groups seeking a peaceful holiday surrounded by nature.
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2 miles from Arley Arboretum and Gardens
Arley Arboretum & Gardens is a private garden on the banks of the River Severn featuring over 300 species of rare and ancient trees, accessible gardens, and seasonal floral displays. Visitors can enjoy outdoor exploration including a rock garden, herbaceous borders, and Italian-style garden, with facilities such as a children's play area, refreshments, and dog-friendly areas.
The Old Toll House
This detached 300-year-old country holiday cottage is set in the Ironbridge Gorge near the River Severn, offering a traditional and scenic base for exploring local heritage and outdoor activities.
3 miles from Benthall Hall
Benthall Hall is a 16th-century English country house in Shropshire, featuring fine oak interiors, historic gardens, and connections to the English Civil War, open to the public seasonally under the National Trust.
Lower Peastocking
A luxurious and spacious ground-floor holiday cottage near Meriden village, ideal for couples seeking a peaceful retreat or professionals attending NEC events, featuring modern amenities with a private hot tub, sauna, garden patio and parking.
3 miles from Packington Hall
Packington Hall is a historic house originally built in 1693 with Palladian extensions, featuring interiors designed by Joseph Bonomi and gardens landscaped by ‘Capability’ Brown. Visitors can enjoy guided tours of the ground floor and gardens, including notable rooms and garden features.
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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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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