Pet Friendly Holidays Peak District

This holiday cottage is spacious, yet intimate, and commands beautiful views of the countryside surrounding the peaceful village of Sheldon, only 3 miles from the market town of Bakewell. The oldest part of the cottage dates from 1800 and has been converted skilfully into a living room with tasteful furnishings, original beams, exposed stone walls and a large fireplace with a multi-fuel burner. There is a large dining area adjacent to the living room and a kitchen which leads into a south-facing conservatory, ideal for breakfast and relaxing. There is a downstairs toilet and utility area. Upstairs has three large double bedrooms (two with en-suite showers) and a bathroom. One of the bedrooms has a 6ft zip and link bed which can be used as a double bed or two single beds. The cottage has Sky TV and wi-fi internet access. Only a few steps from the main cottage is a games room and studio apartment. The large, heated games room has a pool table and table tennis table as well as a drying room for wet clothes and boots. Above the games room is the studio with sitting room and a double bedroom with en-suite. The sitting room has a sofa bed (for alternative sleeping only) and a TV. The cottage stands in an enclosed garden which has driveway parking for four vehicles, flower beds and two lawns. The larger lawn overlooks the nearby fields and hills, and is ideal for ball games. It adjoins a stone-flagged patio area with a built-in barbecue and outside table and chairs. Sheldon has a pub close to the cottage which is friendly and provides good food. The village is within easy reach of Bakewell and Ashford-on-the-Water, and is an excellent starting point for walking, exploring the countryside and visiting Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, The Heights of Abraham in Matlock Bath, the caves around Castleton and many other attractions in the Peak District. Shop 1 mile, pub 100 yards.

A wonderful stone-built property on an old farm, on the edge of the village of Millhouse Green. Character cottage, en-suite bedroom, pet-friendly. Ideal family accommodation. Holmfirth 7 miles.

Silkstone Crescent is a four bedroom detached property located in this sought after development. It offers easy and modern living perfect as a base for you and your family to enjoy the Peaks. On the ground floor there is a garage, toilet, dining room, lounge and a kitchen fully equipped with all you should need for the duration of your stay. On the first floor there are four bedrooms made up of a single, one double, bunk bed and a master double with en-suite walk-in shower. There is also a family bathroom with bath and shower. Outside there is parking for two cars and an enclosed lawned garden with patio area.

This holiday home is located a short drive from Buxton’s town centre, in the village of Harpur Hill, which has a shop, chip shop, good pub serving home made food and great ales and a convenient trail route for a brisk 45 minute walk. Buxton’s town centre has a variety of restaurants serving different cuisines, independent shops and cafés plus it is home to Buxton’s Opera House with shows on weekly, and the Pavillion Gardens which is lovely to walk around in the afternoon. Further afield you can visit Castleton and check out the caverns by boat, explore other towns such as Ashbourne, Bakewell and Matlock, visit Chatsworth House and soak in some history or take a stroll on the nearest well known route, the High Peak trail which has pubs and ice cream stops en route.

This stone-built, terraced, three-storey cottage sits in Hope in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Enclosed garden. Pet-free. Bike storage. Family-friendly. Castleton 2 miles; Tideswell 6.8 miles.

This wonderful bungalow offers comfortable accommodation for family and friends just 2 miles from the centre of Matlock. All on the ground floor, it includes a spacious living room with a wood burner, a well-equipped kitchen, a conservatory, three double bedrooms, a bathroom and a separate wet room. It commands stunning panoramic views over the Derwent Valley, taking in Oker Hill and beyond. Whilst the area is renowned for excellent walks and mountain biking, the Matlock area is also very popular with people who enjoy more thrilling outdoor pursuits, and there are opportunities locally for canoeing, abseiling, rock climbing, and caving. Built along the River Derwent and just 4 miles from the property, Matlock Bath is one of the most scenic villages which inspired poet laureate Sir John Betjeman to write a poem by the same name. Matlock Bath’s attractions include an aquarium, Gulliver’s Kingdom theme park, and most famously, the Heights of Abraham with its cable cars, caverns, and fantastic views.
The magnificent Chatsworth House and the stunning Haddon Hall are both 15 minutes’ drive away. Other places of interest within easy driving distance include the breath taking Curbar Edge, Bakewell with its famous pudding shop, Crich Tramway Museum, Cromford World Heritage Site, and Carsington Water with its visitor centre. Matlock has a wide range of shops, together with many pubs in and around the area serving food. There is also a cocktail bar, Indian and Italian restaurants, and a well-reputed fine dining restaurant. This really is a fabulous base from which to explore the Peak District National Park which is steeped in fascinating history and culture. Golf and fishing can also be found nearby. A 10-minute stroll leads you past a superb garden centre with restaurant, and in the village centre of Darley Dale here you’ll find a Co-op, petrol station, a bar and restaurant and two cafés, one overlooks a beautifully maintained Victorian park with a gorgeous duck pond. Shop and restaurant 500 yards, pub 400 yards.

A remarkable stone-built holiday home resting in Teversal near Stanton Hill, Nottinghamshire. Enclosed garden. Character. Ground-floor living. Hot tub. Chesterfield 10.3 miles; Nottingham 19 miles; Peak District National Park 22.4 miles

This impressive four-bedroom house rests in Cromford, Derbyshire. Child and pet-friendly. Woodburning stove. Country views. Matlock Bath 1.2 mile; Matlock 2.4 miles; Bakewell 10.8 miles.

Located in the thriving village of Tideswell, in the heart of the Peak District National Park, Acorn Cottage is a spacious, end-terraced property in an elevated position. It benefits from a beautiful raised garden complete with a heated summerhouse, just perfect for those summer evenings. A characterful and homely cottage with many original features and oak beams retained. Comfortable and furnished to a very good standard throughout, the living and dining areas have the added luxury of wood burners for warm, cosy winter evenings. The master bedroom benefits from an en-suite arrangement and the luxury of double doors opening directly onto the enclosed garden and sun-trapped patio, a perfect start to the day! Another of the four double bedrooms is located on the level ground floor and has an adjacent shower room, particularly popular for those requiring ease of access.

Famous for its magnificent, 14th-century church, known as ’The Cathedral of the Peak’, Tideswell is a large village set in the midst of glorious countryside. With its dog friendly reputation, it makes an excellent base with traditional pubs, restaurants, coffee shops, delicatessens, butchers, and even a local supermarket. Throughout the year events are held such as the Tideswell Food Festival in May, and Well Dressings and Wakes Week in late June to early July.

There are some stunning walks through Tideswell Dale, where there is a nature reserve that leads out onto the Monsal Trail, a popular Peak District walking and cycling trail. The Limestone Way also passes through, and with it heading south can take you all the way to Rocester on the Staffordshire border, or north to the beautiful honeypot village of Castleton and Mam Tor, which is around 7 miles away. The ever popular market town of Bakewell is home to the magnificent historic houses of Chatsworth Estate and Haddon Hall, and can be reached in around 15 minutes, as can Buxton with its Pavilion Gardens and Opera House. For those thrill seekers, Matlock and its stunning cable car ride can be reached in around 30 minutes, and the UK’s biggest amusement park, Alton Towers, is around 45 minutes. Shop and restaurant 350 yards, pub ½ mile.

A well-presented, detached cottage nestled in the centre of Matlock, Derbyshire. Smart TV. South-facing terrace. Off-road parking. Bakewell 10.2 miles.

A fabulously renovated barn conversion located in Drointon, near Hixon, in Staffordshire. Open-plan. Multi-fuel stove. Garden. Pet-friendly. Stylish interior. Uttoxeter 6.5 miles; Stafford 9.1 miles; Alton Towers 15.9 miles.