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The Old Angel, Winster, Derbyshire, Central England

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.

Dartmouth House, Olney, Buckinghamshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Olney sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Originally owned by the Earl of Dartmouth and situated in the Georgian market town of Olney, Dartmouth House has records dating back to 1745. A spacious and comfortable, stone-built property with the owners’ home close by, it can sleep up to twelve people. It has retained many of the original features - such as flagstone, wooden and quarry-tiled floors, beamed ceilings and fireplaces. The large, mature, south-facing, stone-walled garden is enclosed, and its beautiful aspects may be enjoyed in all types of weather when dining or relaxing on the large verandah, which is attached to the house.
Olney (situated on the River Great Ouse) is one of the most sought-after destinations in North Buckinghamshire and is within easy driving distance of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire, in an area with beautiful rolling countryside and many country and town attractions. Olney is located in the middle of England and Dartmouth House is handily set along a main road just 20 minutes from junction 14 of the M1 - making London very accessible. Olney itself has tea rooms, antique shops, boutiques and the William Cowper Museum and are all within easy walking distance of the property. A few minutes’ drive leads to Woburn Abbey, Castle Ashby and Bletchley Park. There is plenty to keep children entertained - from Gullivers World and Woburn Safari Park to the popular Whipsnade Zoo. For the more energetic, there are vast areas of outstanding walking and cycling country, including Salcey Forest and Emberton Park. Milton Keynes offers a different experience with its cinemas, excellent shopping, the Milton Keynes Theatre (the most popular theatre outside London) and a huge choice of sporting activites including the Snowdome. Shops 50 yards, pub 20 yards.

Large, beamed living room with wood-burning stove and flagstone-tiled floor. Spacious beamed dining room with original 18th-century wooden floor. Large, well-equipped kitchen with fitted units and quarry-tiled floor. One step down to utility leading to shower room with toilet. Six steps up to double bedroom with TV. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with TV. Twin bedroom with TV and additional Z-bed (alternative sleeping only). Four steps up from landing to two bathrooms with toilet, anti-slip flooring and heated towel rail; one with two wash basins. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with TV. All double bedrooms with 5ft bed.

Woodside, Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

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.

Clifton Cottages - Clifton Cottage, Clifton, Derbyshire, Central England

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.

Manor Barn House, Nether Westcote, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £1300

Self catering accommodation in Nether Westcote sleeps 12.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Manor Barn House sits in 45 acres of astonishing Cotswold countryside, listed as an AONB. Within the grounds are a lake, woodlands and great country walks. This substantial country house is the perfect getaway offering peace and tranquillity in a ‘chocolate box’ Cotswold village, with one pub within walking distance. It makes an excellent holiday base for exploring this beautiful and historic area and lies in one of the Cotswold’s most treasured villages, with stunning views as far as the eye can see. This detached barn conversion is built in traditional Cotswold stone and provides all modern living requirements with six double bedrooms and three bathrooms, yet has retained its character with a large open fireplace and beamed ceilings. The kitchen boasts an Aga and conventional oven, enabling large dinner parties to be hosted in the spacious dining room. Nether Westcote village is equidistant (6 miles) from Stow-on-the-Wold and Burford; both villages provide full shopping facilities. Beautiful Bourton-on-the-Water is about 3 miles with many tourist attractions including The Model Village, Cotswold Motor Museum, Birdland and Bourton Model Railway. Cirencester, Stratford-upon-Avon, Oxford and Bath are all within an hour and a half’s drive. The international gardens of Hidcote Manor and Kiftsgate Court should not be missed, while a visit to Sezincote House, built in 1809 and the precursor to the Brighton Pavilion, will entrance and surprise visitors. The barn is perfect for large parties and family gatherings, a real home from home. Several golf courses within 5 miles; horse riding and fishing locally. Shops 3 miles, gastro pub 300 yards.

Spacious beamed living room with open fire, French doors. Large beamed dining room. Two steps up to large well-equipped kitchen with quarry-tiled floor. Utility. Study. Two separate toilets. First floor: Double bedroom with 7ft bed, TV, en-suite bathroom with shower attachment, toilet. Double bedroom with 6ft bed and additional single bed (for +1) with pull-out mattress (for +1 child). Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed; one with additional single bed (for +1) with pull-out mattress (for +1 child). Two double bedrooms. Two bathrooms, each with over-bath shower and toilet.

The Manor House, Alport, Derbyshire, Central England

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.

Harthill Hall - Harthill Barn, Alport, Derbyshire, Central England

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.

Broadmeadows Farm, Butterton, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly prices from £900 to £ 1299

Self catering accommodation in Butterton sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This truly magnificent famhouse is perched on the edge of the beautiful Manifold Valley, famed for its lime-stone crags and caves. Approached by a farm drive, nestling in a secluded spot, it enjoys breathtaking valley views. Very well furnished and equipped, its history is impressive - its date-stone pin-points the farmhouse’s origin at 1810, however, field name documents reach as far back as the 13th century. Set on the edge of the owners’ working farm, cows and calves herd themselves across over one hundred acres of farmland, with an abundance of wildlife and walks from the doorstep.

At Wetton Mill in the Manifold Valley amidst some staggering scenery, a cycle trail, closed to traffic for most of its route, follows the line of a narrow-gauge railway, (which ran from the turn of the century until the 1930s) and a river for some seven miles - even passing through the old railway tunnel. Cycle hire is available locally. Ideal for exploring Staffordshire and Derbyshire, Ashbourne, Buxton, Bakewell, Dovedale, Carsington Water, The Potteries and Alton Towers are all within a 25-minute drive. Butterton 1 mile. Butchers 1 mile. Shop 7 miles.

Large, beamed sitting room with feature walk-in inglenook open fireplace with seating. Covered verandah. Cosy study/TV room. Dining room with wood-burning stove and opening to large, fitted kitchen. Laundry. Cloakroom with toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms. Further double bedroom with four-poster bed and additional bed (for +1). Two twin bedrooms. Bathroom. Separate toilet. Shower room.