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The cottages are situated amongst gloriously rolling
countryside with attractive views down various dales. We are located between
the highly popular village of
Hartington and its smaller, quieter neighbour, Biggin.
Hartington's popularity as one of the foremost of Peak District villages is
attributable to its superb location in the Dove valle , making the village a
good start for a number of walks of varying lengths), and also with the village
having considerable charachter, not least with its.duck pond and superb
Jacobean Hall. Many visitors travel quite some distance just to visit 'The Old
Cheese Shop' which sells the village creamery's produce |
Chatsworth
House |
We are within easy reach of many splendid historic houses.
Chatsworth House is the spectacular home of the Duke and
Duchess of Devonshire set in a magnificent deer park and boasting activities
for all the family.
Haddon
Hallis a Jacobean mansion that has been scarcely altered since its
building.
Calke Abbey houses the collected paraphernalia of centuries of
hoarding and is preserved in its unique 'as found' state by the National Trust.
You may also choose to visit
Hardwick Hall,
Lyme Hall or
Kedleston - all within easy reach. |
Ashbourne |
We are centrally located to visit the market towns of
Ashbourne, Leek, Buxton, Ashbourne, Bakewell and Matlock - each having
something special to offer. These towns, all situated on the edge of te 'White
Peak' area of the Peak District are all about 10 to 11 miles away, at different
points of the compass, justifying our claim to be very much in the heart of the
White Peak area of the Peak District (The White Peak is the area of drystone
walls, rolling hills dales - valleys - and villages which give the area so much
charachter, the other area of the Peaks the Dark Peak is mainly moorland)
Ashbourne is a lovely market town with a good range of shops,
art shops, antique shops etc.
Buxton has
fine Victorian and Edwardian buildings, a fine park and a range of collectors
fairs in the Pavilion Gardens or entertainment in the newly restored Opera
House. Bakewell. well located on the River Wye, is, of course, home
of the Bakewell Pudding and worth exploring.
The former spa town of
Matlock has
a lot to offer and the spectacular location of Matlock Bath is the setting for
a mining museum, cablecar rides, showcaves etc.
Nestling in the hollows of the Peak Park are numerous
villages, which whilst not necessarily capable of being sescribed as beautiful,
are ore often than not fascinating and more than worthy of an exploration..
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High Peak
Trail |
The varied landscape of the Peak District makes it ideal for
the walker, the
cyclist or for those seeking more adventurous pursuits. There
are opportunities for
climbing,
caving,
watersports, hangliding, mountain biking etc.
Numerous footpaths and bridle ways are on our doorstep and
offer unrivalled walking in the best part of the White Peak. The highly popular
Tissington Trail, which runs for 17 miles, is used by walkers, cyclists and
horse riders, and is less than 1 mile from us.
Two further trails, the High Peak Trail and the Manifold
Valley Trail (both of similar distance), are within 3 miles. These three former
railway lines, offering excellent views, are ideal for family cycling as is the
network of quiet minor roads leading off at various places from the trails.
Family attractions that you might consider are the theme
parks of Alton Towers,
the National Tramway Museum at Crich, The National Stone Museum (which is
suprisingly interesting for visitors of all ages), Arkwright Mill at Cromford
and the adventure playground at Chastworth- so many things to list that you
will appreciate the range of information we provide in our cottages to help you
make the most of your visit to this wonderful area! |
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