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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Ground floor bedroom
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
36 Customer Reviews
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"It would be good if a plug in the upstairs area could be changed to a USB plug, apart from that a very well equipped property in a lovely location."
We really enjoyed our stay
Thank you so much for leaving us perfect 5* feedback, we really appreciate your comments. We will bear your suggestion about the USB plug in mind for future improvements. In the meantime, we are so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay and found Andlestone to be well equipped. We agree that the chapel is in a beautiful location in a friendly village, with 2 pubs and great walking from the front door! We hope we can welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"A perfect place to spend with friends."
Two Pubs within a few minutes walk serving great food. The Chapel was very warm and welcoming. Birchover was a great village within easy distance from most of the places in the Peaks. Also good for walking. Would certainly go back.
Thank you so much for leaving us 5/5 feedback! We are so pleased that you and your friends found Andlestone warm and welcoming - with great walking right from the front door and two fantastic pubs within a few minutes walk, it's the perfect short break as the nights draw in and the weather turns autumnal! Property Owner
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"Lovely accommodation, very comfortable and clean"
Thank you for leaving us 5* feedback! We really appreciate your review and hope that we can welcome you back to Andlestone again soon! Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay, the property was clean and very charming."
We loved the area. Would definitely visit again.
Thank you so much for leaving us 100% feedback! We are so pleased that you and your family had a lovely stay with us and found Andlestone so charming - a perfect word to describe the chapel! We share your love for the village - in the heart of the Peak District, with two great pubs within a 5 minute walk and fantastic walking right from the front door, it really is a perfect location! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Property Owner
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"Lovely unique property to stay in."
There was everything we needed in the property and with fast broadband and board games we had plenty to occupy ourselves with in the evenings after a long day out walking. A short drive to Matlock and Bakewell means the shops and restaurants are not too far away. Kitchen was fully equipped and the 2 bathrooms were a good size. Property was extremely clean and well laid out.
Thank you so much for your 5* review! As a converted chapel, Andlestone really is a unique and special place and we are so pleased that you had such a wonderful stay. We pride ourselves on creating a space where families can relax together and enjoy one another's company - we are so glad that your family was able to do just that! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Property Owner
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"We had a delightful stay in Andlestone."
The property is clean and spacious. There is more equipment than stated (washing machine for example). We could have done with a larger fridge.
Thank you very much for such a positive review! We're pleased that you found Andlestone to be clean and spacious and that the level of equipment exceeded your expectations. We'll make sure that the listing on Sykes Cottages' website is corrected to confirm that we do indeed have a washing machine. Thanks again and we hope to welcome you back soon. Property Owner
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"Really enjoyed our stay."
Very spacious communal area. Beds were comfortable. Plenty of good walking nearby. Will be returning.
Thank you so much for your 5/5 review! We very much appreciate and agree with your comments about the comfortable beds and great walking straight from the front door! We're so pleased that you and your family enjoyed the open-plan living area - it's our favourite thing about Andlestone and so unusual in this area, allowing family and friends to enjoy quality time with each other - we hope we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay at Andlestone."
Everywhere was very clean and very well equipped for our stay. With lots of information on things to do and see. Just one thing ( which is not a complaint). The area where the key safe and small seating area are have become quite overgrown making it hard to access.
Thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star review, it really is appreciated! We were so pleased to hear that you found Andlestone to be clean and well equipped and are delighted that you all had a lovely stay. Thank you for your comments about the front seating area - this year the wildflowers have really bloomed beautifully and we felt it would be such a shame to remove them, especially during the bird nesting season. We will be tidying the area up once the blooms have gone over though. Many thanks again and we do hope that we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"Lovely chapel conversion in a great spot in the Peak District"
Thank you so much for leaving us a 5-star review! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope that we can welcome you back again in the near future! Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage in a great location - lovely village with great access to Bakewell, Matlock and Ashbourne."
Good facilities and well maintained. Could be warmer downstairs.
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We do allow guests to adjust the temperature on the thermostat to their comfort if they are too hot or too cold. We agree that Birchover is one of the best villages in the Peak District! We hope that we can welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"Lovely cottage."
6 of us stayed for the weekend and had a lovely time. Cottage very comfortable and 2 village pubs in walking distance, one of which we had a lovely meal at. Also plenty of walking from the doorstep. One very minor point / observation was only exact number of wine glasses and no Prosecco glasses.
Thank you for coming to stay at Andlestone and leaving such positive feedback! We're so glad that you found the cottage so comfortable and that you took full advantage of the great walking and superb pubs that we have right on our doorstep! We are conscious of leaving guests enough space in the kitchen, but we have now popped in some prosecco/champagne flutes as well as the wine glasses. We do hope that we can welcome you back again in the near future! Property Owner
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"Andleston Chapel was delightful, beds were very comfortable, plenty of space."
Everything we needed. Had a great holiday. Only thing missing was a teapot.
Thank you so much for leaving us 5/5 feedback! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and found Andlestone so comfortable and well equipped. We think our teapot must have gone walkabout, so we have now replaced that. We do hope that we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"We found the double bed uncomfortable."
This was due to the sheets and mattress. The bottom sheet was not fitted and ended up untucked and wrinkled up. Had to remake bed every day. No garlic press. Huge frying pan which was great but a smaller one as well would be useful too. No markings on the oven. The instructions say press OK. Took a while to work out which one to press. This is not a complaint just our thoughts. Fab location and great walking area.
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you found the location of Andlestone to be so fabulous! Sorry about the issues that you experienced with the bottom sheet on the double bed. Our linen company stopped providing fitted double sheets without notice. We have now changed our linen supplier and all beds have fitted sheets again. We hope this didn't affect your stay too much and are glad that you found such great walking in the area - many routes can be taken right from the front door, which is one of our favourite things! We hope that we can welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"The cottage was very special and a great location, very clean and tidy with everything you could need, the only minus was the sheet on the main bedroom bed could do with a fitted sheet!"
But apart from this tiny point a fantastic cottage in a wonderful location that we will recommend to friends.
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We completely agree that Andlestone is a very special place - the sight of the sun streaming in through the chapel windows in the morning can't be beaten! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and would recommend us to your friends. We hope to be able to welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"A beautiful property which was wonderfully clean and comfortable, a lovely ..."
A beautiful property which was wonderfully clean and comfortable, a lovely little village with 2 great pubs My only suggestion would be to provide some champagne glasses
Thank you very much for your lovely review! We're so pleased that you found Andlestone to be so beautiful, clean and comfortable and in such a great location - we agree with you on all counts! We hope that we can welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"We had a lovely short break at Andlestone."
The property was spotlessly clean, very comfortable and well equipped and we liked the "upside down" nature of it. The living accommodation upstairs was very roomy and spacious - we liked the fact that the cooking, dining and seating area was altogether, making it a very sociable space. Bedrooms were lovely - very comfortable beds and bed linen, and two good size bathrooms. The owners Andrea and David were very helpful and accommodating throughout. We ate at the Druid Inn and were made to feel very welcome by their friendly staff - food was delicious too! All in all an excellent break. We thoroughly recommend Andlestone and we hope to return soon.
Thank you for staying and leaving us such a great 5* review! We really do feel that Andlestone is unique, with it's fantastic Peak District village setting, original chapel features and having so much space for enjoying time with family. We look forward to welcoming you back again soon! Property Owner
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"We had a lovely stay at Andlestone with our grandchildren, set in the beautiful village of Birchover, Derbyshire."
A beautifully presented converted Chapel. Beautiful walks and excellent food at the local pub.
Thank you for such a lovely review, we are so glad that you and your grandchildren enjoyed your stay. Andlestone is a great property for family holidays with a large, open plan living and dining area for spending time together and amazing walks right from the door. We hope we can welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"The place is amazing - on my bucket list to stay in chapel or church conversion."
The quality of the bedrooms is top class - would stay again in a heart beat
What an amazing review! Thank you so much for staying with us and we are so pleased that you all enjoyed it so much! We have to agree that Andlestone is a beautiful property set in an amazing village with great countryside and activities all around! We hope that we can welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"We had a fantastic stay at this lovely property."
Beautiful location with 2 pubs in easy walking distance. Accomodation very well equipped - we loved the massive dining table, great for sitting round and chatting in the evening after heading back from the Druid Inn down the road! Bedrooms were nice, with comfy beds and bedding. Showers were great, hot water was good. WiFi also absolutely fine. A* would recommend! Thank you for a lvely stay.
Thank you for leaving such a super review! We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and hope that we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"The cottage was even better than it looked on the website."
It was spotlessly clean. It is big enough for 6 but cosy enough for 2. The kitchen is well equipped. The beds were amazingly comfortable and there was plenty of hot water for baths and showers. It's in a lovely location and the hosts left maps and suggestions for things to do in the area. We would love to go back. Thank you
Thank you so much for leaving such an amazing review! We are really pleased that you both enjoyed your stay and found Andlestone so clean and comfortable. We are truly blessed to own such a beautiful and historic chapel in such a wonderful location, we agree with everything you have said! We do hope that we can welcome you back soon. Property Owner
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"Lovely stay, just too hot for us and doggy im afraid we needed a garden."
Thanks for wine and cake Lovely thought, the Chapel is just gorgeous...local pub food excellent too. Shouldn't moan about the weather but such a shame it is soooo hot at the min. Would definitely stay again when cooler thank you x
Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review - it's not often we can say it's too hot in the Peak District! We're so glad that you enjoyed Birchover, we are truly blessed to be right in the heart of such a beautiful village. We hope that we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"Property had everything we needed for a great 2 night stay."
The location was a superb base for exploring the Peak District and the two pubs in the village have great hospitality and food options.
Thank you so much for your feedback. We couldn't have put it better ourselves, the location of Andlestone is superb! We're really pleased that you had everything you needed for your stay and hope that we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"We had a wonderful week staying at Andlestone ."
The property is an ideal base from which to explore the surrounding area. It is a beautifully converted church with an open plan living area which is tastefully decorated and very comfortable. Birchover is a quaint village with 2 pubs , we ate out at The Druids Inn and had the most delicious locally made pies . There are numerous walks from the door step and we walked 40 miles during our stay . Thank you to Andrea and David for the cake and wine waiting for us upon arrival. We would definitely recommend this property.
Thank you so much for such a lovely review - we were delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay at Andlestone! We are lucky to have such a beautiful building and we agree that Birchover is a charming village, with the two pubs setting it off perfectly! We think you probably deserve a prize for walking so far in one week! We look forward to welcoming you back again soon. Property Owner
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"Andlestone Cottage and the village of Birchover were a great base to enjoy our family break to the Peak District."
The cottage is very comfortable with a large and light open plan area. It also has two good pubs, lovely walks on it’s doorstep and is within easy reach of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and Bakewell.
Thank you so much for leaving such a lovely review! We agree with everything you say about Andlestone's location and the large, open plan family living area upstairs. We hope that we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"Very clean, warm, well equipped, great size and super comfy beds!"
Thank you so much for coming to stay at Andlestone, for your lovely comments and your 5/5 review! We hope we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"Excellent walking from the door."
Very comfortable and warm. Good food at both local public houses and an excellent village shop a mile across the fields in Winster. Lovely holiday. Thank you very much.
Thank you for coming to stay at Andlestone and for your lovely comments! We agree that Andlestone is in the perfect location with great walking right from the door and two super pubs in the village. We're really pleased that you found the property comfortable and warm and hope that we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"Extractor Fan above the cooker doesn't work."
Thank you for coming to stay at Andlestone and for rating us 5/5 for Comfort and Cleanliness! We have now replaced the extractor fan in the kitchen. We hope that we can welcome you back again soon! Property Owner
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"Great holiday and the accommodation was perfect - exactly as described."
The only minor grumble was the uncomfortable pillows - but that would be easy to remedy! Thanks
Thank you for coming to stay at Andlestone. We're so pleased to hear that you had a great holiday, we feel so proud to own such a beautiful property. We have replaced all of the pillows at the end of the summer and look forward to welcoming you back again. Property Owner
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"Superbly appointed accommodation,very clean and well equipped."
Loved the open plan upstairs, and the and sympathetically restored Chapel, with original windows. In a lovely village with great nearby walks, accessible to Bakewell, Chatsworth House and many other places to visit. 2 Pubs in the village, one only recently opened. Had some lovely meals at the Druid Inn. Will visit again.
What a super review - thank you so much, it was really touching to read it! We agree that the open plan living area is what sets Andlestone apart in terms of properties in this area - a great space to spend time as a family. We hope that we can welcome you back again soon. Property Owner
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"Firstly the positives, great location with access to lots of what the Derbyshire Dales has to offer."
The place was very clean and the bathrooms clean and modern. The living room area was nice and comfortable and having 2 pubs in the village gave us a nice choice. Secondly, the negatives, the kitchen is quite small and not great when you're trying to prepare a meal for 5 adults and it could really do with a bigger fridge. The corkscrew was broken, which we didn't realise until we tried to use it which put everyone into a panic as you can imagine. The ladies thought a hairdryer would have also been a nice touch. The biggest issue for us was the single bed mattresses. These are fine I imagine if they are being used by kids but for adults with older bones they weren't very comfortable. We did have a lovely stay though and would recommend the place if you only intend to have kids in the single beds and plan to eat out most evenings. Thanks
Thank you for coming to stay at Andlestone and taking the time to leave a review. We are so pleased that you found Andlestone to been clean and appreciated the modern bathrooms. We think that the combination of old and new, coupled with the fantastic location, are what helps make Andlestone so special. Thank you for your other comments. We do monitor guest feedback closely and, in light of that, we have now replaced all of the mattresses and one of the sets of bedding at the property. We have also now placed a hairdryer in the main bedroom. We can empathise with your panic at finding the broken corkscrew! We can only apologise for this, it had been broken by previous guests who unfortunately hadn't told us. We replaced it straight after your stay and hope that we can welcome you back in the future to enjoy a bottle of wine on us! Property Owner
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"This was an affordable stay with a spacious lounge area, however the kitchen was not sufficient for self catering and the 4x single mattresses were incredibly uncomfortable which somewhat spoilt the trip."
Thank you for staying at Andlestone and taking the time to leave a review. We are sorry that you found the single mattresses uncomfortable. You were the first guests to make this comment and since your stay, we have now replaced all of the mattresses and also one of the sets of bedding at the property. In terms of the kitchen, just to clarify, Andlestone has a full kitchen, which is well equipped. From your email to us, we understand that you would have liked the kitchen to be bigger. We understand that each guest is different and that at the current time guests are eating in more often than they would have done previously. As you say, the lounge area is very spacious, we feel that the large, open-plan living and dining area is what makes Andlestone unique. Other guests have commented on how much they loved sitting around the large table as a family. Increasing the size of the kitchen would eat into this space and so we feel that, on balance, the size of the kitchen is appropriate. We do hope that we can welcome you back in future Property Owner
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"Perfectly situated for local attractions such as Bakewell, Matlock and Chatsworth all within 15/20 minutes by car, plus some lovely walks right on your door step."
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"The property is amazing and unusual."
Everything was very clean and neat. We were there 2 weeks and the cleaning company came in half way through to change the bedding and towels. We had a problem with one of the bathroom doors and the owner was very quick to respond and fix it. I would ask that you make it clear that there is no garden as we took our dog. Also if you are staying 2 weeks as we did there is very little storage space for food But overall an amazing stay. We left lots of recommendations in the book of places to see and eat. A
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"Andlestone and the village of Birchover were excellent."
Andlestone was spacious, we loved the open plan living area upstairs and it had all the amenities we needed. For a family holiday, it was lovely to be able to have everyone together, particularly around the large table upstairs, which was great for board games. We all said we would love to go back. Birchover had great walks, great views and an excellent, friendly local pub. We didn't need anything else!
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"We had a great weekend, and everything to do with the cottage was excellent, right down to the fresh milk in the fridge."
It's a charming building, with lots of interesting features, and location couldn't be better - we did two good walks right from the front door, and had a choice of two excellent pubs to choose from on our return.
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"Beautiful converted chapel that has been lovingly restored to a high standard."
Extremely comfortable and very clean. Good facilities. A real bonus to find a place of this high quality that allows dogs. Great location-10min drive from Bakewell and Matlock. Two pubs in the village itself. Great walks nearby with lots of suggestions from the owners of the cottage. Biscuits and wine on arrival! The weekend was perfect. We didn’t want to leave such an idyllic place and felt privileged to have been able to spend time in such a beautiful building. It really is gorgeous and you should stay there if you can. We want to go back as soon as possible!
Summary
- Reverse-level accommodation
- Three ground-floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 2 x twin
- Ground-floor bathroom with bath, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- First-floor open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Gas central heating
- Fridge with ice box, microwave, electric oven, dishwasher, Washing machine, Smart TV and super fast fibre broadband
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Hairdryer, Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request
- Roadside parking
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Pub 0.2 miles, shop 1.4 miles Please note* The property does not have a garden, there is some outside space with bench seating to the front of the property
- Andlestone is situated in a rural location with plenty of walking routes and open spaces right from the doorstep
The property
Tucked away amidst the charm and delight of the Peak District National Park in the village of Birchover is this superb converted chapel dwelling, Andlestone.
This wonderful retreat is positioned for a group of walkers looking to explore the multitude of walks among the rolling countryside, or is spacious enough for a family seeking a base to celebrate a special occasion.
The interior enjoys a seamless blend of contemporary and character, with the original features complementing the carefully selected furnishings and all the quality appliances you will need during a week-long break.
Enter through the imposing stone-built porch, where you can kick off your walking boots before relaxing into your evening.
The quirky layout of the accommodation means that you will find three well-presented bedrooms resting on the ground floor, comprising a double bedroom and two twin bedrooms, each designed with a refreshing ambience and a flexible arrangement in mind.
The ground floor is completed by a modern family bathroom, featuring a bath, a separate walk-in shower, basin and WC, as well as a shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Venture up the staircase to enjoy sociable evenings with your loved ones gathered in the open-plan living room, with soaring arched beams, where the original chapel windows flood the space with natural light.
To the rear of the space is a well-equipped kitchen, where the designated chef of the group will find everything to fulfill your culinary needs to create your own delicious evening meals.
Joining here is the sitting area, where plush sofas await you after an action-packed day to tune into the Smart TV and unwind.
If you can tear yourself away from the idyllic base, two pubs await you just a stone’s throw away, and a choice of pubs serving food can be found within Winster if you don’t feel like cooking one evening.
Find a multitude of walks from the doorstep of the cottage, including the Nine Ladies stone circle walk and the Limestone Way.
Alternatively, brush up on the local history by discovering Chatsworth House or spending some time within the market town of Bakewell.
Andlestone is a delightful base for exploring the countryside setting of the Peak District National Park.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
About the location
WINSTER
Bakewell 6 miles; Matlock 4.5 miles.
The conservation village of Winster is situated within the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park and is an extremely pretty place, with a charming 17th century market house at its centre, and other imposing 17th and 18th century houses, many three storeys high. The three main streets - Main Street, East Bank and West Bank are interconnected by alleyways known as ‘ginnels’, which are well worth exploring. The village of Winster is famous for its Morris dancers, the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race, Wakes festivities in June, and the Secret Gardens of Winster event in July. Within the village there is a well-stocked, community-owned general store incorporating a Post Office. There are two pubs, both serving food and traditional beer. Bakewell, Matlock, Chatsworth House, and the Peak Rail Steam Railway are all nearby and, for keen walkers and cyclists, The Limestone Way runs along the edge of the village. The Tissington and High Peaks walking and cycling trails, with bike hire available, both lie less than 5 miles from the village, a wonderful base for exploring the Peak District.
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This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Christmas