The Old Granary

• Sleeps: 4
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 3
• Minimum stay: 2 nights

The Old Granary is an ideal base from which to explore Derbyshire and the Peak District National Park… that is, if you can bear to leave.

Now a luxurious holiday cottage for up to four guests (and two four-legged friends), the former grain store is a Grade II-listed building that dates back to the 19th century. Owners Amanda and Martin completed the sumptuous renovation themselves, with a five-star Gold Award from VisitEngland to show for their labour of love.

You’ll feel charmed and soothed as you arrive at the rose-clad cottage; bordered by thriving, cared-for gardens and rolling countryside views to make you pause in wonder.

Meanwhile, the impeccably stylish ‘country-chic’ interiors have been featured in many publications, including Country Homes and Interiors and Period Living, and are wonderfully rich in both comfort and convenience.

Unwind in the soft-toned, open-plan living room, with its 50” LCD Smart TV and iPod dock for cosy evenings in, warmed by the electric stove and toasty heated flooring. There’s a well-equipped, hand-built dining kitchen for laid-back mealtimes, though on summer evenings you might prefer relaxing in the idyllic, wildlife-steeped outdoor space, instead.

Here awaits furniture for dining and lounging in the sunshine, along with a gleaming copper-and-nickel bathtub, a barbecue for sizzling suppers by breath-taking sunset, and a fire pit area for star-studded evenings of storytelling. Surrounded by dreamy gardens, the lawn blends seamlessly into the pristine countryside where far-reaching views span four counties, for a feeling of gazing out to infinite rural paradise.

When you’re finally ready for bed, you’ll have three elegant kingsize bedrooms to choose from. The master boasts an en-suite shower room, along with a wall-mounted Smart TV for when you’re not savouring countryside views from double-aspect windows.

At a glance

• An award-winning, magazine-featured retreat for up to four guests, secluded deep in the hills of Amber Valley, Derbyshire.
• The Grade II-listed building dates back to the 19th century and has been lovingly restored into a luxurious dog-friendly cottage with full self-contained facilities.
• Three kingsize bedrooms (two ensuite) all boast TVs, and there’s a sublime outdoor space for dining and lounging alike.
• Soak under the stars in the gleaming copper-and-nickel bathtub – bliss!
• A welcome hamper is provided to get your stay off to a delicious start.
• There are walking trails just outside the door, and the cottage is an excellent base from which to explore the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District National Park.
• The market towns of Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock are close by, along with a wealth of attractions to suit couples and families.
• The Granary can be booked with The Cabin to sleep up to six guests.

Features

• Dog Friendly
• Family Friendly

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The second bedroom, also ensuite, also boasts a TV and beautiful rural views, with the addition of an interlinking door to the third. If you’re lucky, you may hear soft owls’ hoots to lull you into a sound night’s sleep – which is all but guaranteed in such a peaceful location as this! There’s a separate bathroom for freshening up, too, furnished with a bath, a shower, and fine complimentary toiletries.

As if all that luxury wasn’t quite enough, you’ll also be greeted with a goodie-packed welcome hamper that includes a home-made Victoria sponge cake, chilled Prosecco, and fresh eggs from Amanda and Martin’s free-range hens.

If you’re in the mood to explore, you could start by packing a picnic and taking one of the footpaths that lead from the door (ideal if you’ve brought your dogs!). You’re mere minutes away from three dog-and-child-friendly pubs, and there are plenty of market towns to visit in short driving distance, including Matlock, Buxton, and Bakewell.

Amanda and Martin have also provided a wealth of information about spending time in the local area, from refined stately-home visits to fun family days out at Alton Towers.

(Though as we say… that is, if you can bear to leave!).

Things to note

Quiet hours operate from 10pm – 7am. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome to stay (an additional charge applies, dogs are not permitted upstairs). There is a superfast 22kw EV charger on site, chargeable at low rate via app. A travel cot, highchair and stargate are available on request, at no extra charge. The owners live on site and are on hand to help with anything needed.