Hartington is one of the most highly regarded villages in the Peak, famous for its geese pond, hall and fine old stone buildings. Its popularity enables it to maintain two coaching inns, a tea-shop, two grocers, newsagent, a renowned cheese shop (to which people might travel for upto 40 miles to make purchases) and various gift shops.

Primarily however its popularity lies in the fact that it is a superb base for walking. The River Dove is only a few hundred yards away and a very popular walk starts in the village, just 80 yards from Knowl Cottage, over some lovely meadows to the River, along the stretch known as Berefsford Dale, which in turn leads onto Wolfscote Dale and the most famous Dale of the Peak, Dovedale.

Cyclists are also extremely well served in the village. Sustrains National Route 54 runs through the village before striking out on some fairly easy nearby ‘leisure lanes’ similar to bridleways. The highly popular Tissington Trail, which runs for 17 miles, is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders, and is just 1 mile from the cottages. Two further trails, the High Peak Trail and the Manifold Valley Trail (both of similar distance), are within 2 miles. These three tracks are ideal for family cycling as is the network of quiet minor roads, which can be accessed at numerous points along the trails.

Knowl Cottage (3 Bedrooms, Sleeps 6)

A 5 Star historic cottage sleeping six persons in three bedrooms, each bedroom having its on spacious en-suite, situated in the picturesque market square of the highly regarded and superbly located village of Hartington

This cottage is between 500 and 700 years old, it could therefore have been built sometime in the 1300s. Part of the original cruck beam can still be seen downstairs and a further part is in fact featured upstairs. There are still plenty of further old beams to be seen, although these further ones are not as old as the cottage itself. The walls, in part well over two feet thick, have a wonderful old cottage style feel about them. There is a (large flat-screen) TV and DVD in the living room of course, but also TVs in each bedroom. In addition there is a wifi service and Sky TV with full range of programmes, including Sky Sports and films package.

In the spacious lounge there is an impressive log burning inglenook fireplace with open grate, bordered by dressed stone lintels. There are also original stone mullion windows and beams. Without doubt this is a most relaxing room. There is a television, video and CD player, but who needs these - whether in summer or winter, just sit in the leather settees and look at your surroundings! The cottage is well heated with fully controllable central heating in addition to this open fire place. All heating is included in the rental. Unlimited logs, kindling wood etc are supplied.

The kitchen has gloss work-tops and real granite sink, full height fridge with good sized freezer compartment, micro-wave, dish-washer and washing machine, adjacent to the open-plan beamed dining room and is genuinely full equipped.

On the first floor are three large bedrooms, all en-suite, two doubles and one twin. One en-suite (in an entirely separate room off the bedroom) has bath with shower over, the others (again one of them in an entirely separate room leading off the twin bedroom) have genuinely spacious shower cubicles with toilets and sinks.

Despite being in the heart of the village, once inside there is a real feeling of seclusion and peace. To the front there is a lovely cottage garden often photographed by passer-bys. A number In front of this garden is off-road parking for two larger/three smaller cars, with the option of further parking on the road in front of the cottage, or if taken within yards.

The cottage has in the last 3 years achieved an almost unheard of 100% in respect of cleaning standards in the official grading process carried out by Enjoy enland.

There are ten (!) personalised highly organised information folders, much praised, enabling guests to make the most of their stay.

Features

• Exceptional quality
• Period cottage
• Ideal base for walking
• En-suite facilities
• inglenook fireplace with unlimited logs supplied
• Flat-screen TV
• Sky TV including Sky Sports and films package

Telephone 01298 22287
Please quote Peak Cottages Direct

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

Print this page

Top of Page