Locality

The peaceful little hamlet of Alton is in beautiful countryside on the fringes of the scenic Peak District National Park. Don't make the mistake of thinking this is the home of the Alton Towers theme park - that's in Staffordshire 33 miles away. Our Alton is a sleepy hamlet in the picturesque award-winning parish of Ashover. Our two lovely cottages are the ideal base for exploring all this area has to offer and visitors often comment on how centrally located they are for reaching the many attractions of Derbyshire and the Peak District. For example Chatsworth is just over 7 miles away - 15 minutes by car. There is excellent walking from the doorstep with horse-riding in the village. The "Crooked Spire" town of Chesterfield and the resort of Matlock Bath are both within a few miles. The "White Peak" dales around Bakewell and Dovedale are all an easy drive away. There are several excellent pubs which serve food in the vicinity - at least half a dozen of them just over a mile away in the neighbouring villages of Ashover, Milltown and Woolley Moor.

The Peak District National Park covers 500 square miles across several counties and attracts visitors from around the world. Derbyshire is famous for its natural beauty from peaks and dales to picturesque villages. It really does have something for everyone - for the more energetic there is fantastic walking, sailing and climbing. It has more historic houses than you can shake a stick at - Chatsworth, Hardwick and Haddon to name but three. For families there are caves and caverns to explore, theme parks to visit and cable cars and trams to ride. Or why not simply stroll around our many pretty towns and villages or potter about the countryside. No wonder many of our visitors come back time and time again.

Foxglove Cottage

This charming stone cottage is full of character and is furnished and equipped to a high standard whilst retaining many original features. It has two bedrooms and is suitable for up to four people plus one well-behaved pet. There is a cosy sitting room and a well-equipped dining kitchen downstairs. Upstairs are two good-sized bedrooms - one double and one twin - and a bathroom with WC, handbasin and electric shower over the bath.

Foxglove Cottage has an incoming telephone. We can supply a travel cot (suitable for babies up to 2 years old) on request. There is an open log fire for cosy winter evenings. The cottage also has its own private garden with barbecue and furniture for those lazy summer days.

Features:

• Open log fire (coal and logs free)
• Colour TV,
• DVD recorder/player
• Hi-Fi with CD and Radio
• Electric cooker
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• Washing machine
• Tumble dryer plus washing line in garden
• Ironing facilities
• Highchair and travel cot on request
• All linen provided - bedding, towels & tea-towels
• Private garden (7 steps to main garden area)
• No Smoking
• Parking for 2 cars
• Pub/restaurant & shop 1½ miles
• Public transport 2 miles

Columbine Cottage

This lovely stone cottage perfectly combines the comforts of modern living with the charm and character of a country cottage. It has three bedrooms and is suitable for up to six people plus one well-behaved pet. The sunny sitting room has a French door opening on-to the garden. There is a spacious kitchen and separate dining room. The main bedroom has a double bed and the other two bedrooms are twin-bedded. The large bathroom has a bath, separate walk-in shower cubicle, WC and two hand-basins.

There is an open log fire in the sitting room. The cottage also has its own private garden with barbecue and furniture.

Features:

• Open log fire (coal and logs free)
• Colour TV
• DVD player & video recorder
• Hi-Fi with CD and Radio
• Electric cooker
• Microwave
• Refrigerator
• Freezer
• Washing machine
• Tumble dryer plus washing line in garden
• Ironing facilities
• Highchair and travel cot on request
• All linen provided - bedding, towels & tea-towels
• Private garden (7 steps to main garden area)
• No Smoking
• Parking for 2 cars
• Pub/restaurant & shop 1½ miles
• Public transport 2 miles

Further Details

We place a high priority on cleanliness and presentation - before you arrive your cottage will have been thoroughly cleaned and prepared for you. If you need any assistance during your stay there will be someone available to help you nearby. On the other hand if you'd prefer to be left alone to enjoy the peace and tranquillity of our lovely area then you'll also find this an ideal place to spend your holiday. Bookings are made directly with the owners. We don't use booking agents so you won't be charged an agency fee. Booking is really easy - choose which dates you want then email, phone or text us. We'll get back to you quickly.

Weekly bookings generally run from Saturday to Saturday between June and the end of September. Short breaks of three nights usually run from Friday to Monday and if you book a four-night short break from Monday to Friday you get four nights for the same price as a three-night weekend break. We ask for a deposit on booking with the balance six weeks before your holiday starts.

It is always worth contacting us if your requirements are different from this, particularly for late bookings or during the winter. We try to be as flexible as possible about start dates. If you would like any other information about the cottages or the surrounding area please get in touch - we'll be happy to help you arrange the perfect holiday or short break.

Telephone 07709 436727 or 01246 590052
Please quote Peak Cottages Direct

Visit the Owners web site for further information
Map of the Cottage's location from MultiMap

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