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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Bakewell in Heart of England/Peak District

From £460 per week |  From £105 per night

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4.5 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Candlelight Cottage is a romantic oak beamed 18th Century cottage, overlooking the village green in the peaceful,unspoilt Peak District village of Litton; an ideal location for a holiday, just 15mins by car from the bustling market town of Bakewell, the world famous stately home of Chatsworth and the regal spa town of Buxton.The cottage been newly renovated and is beautifully furnished throughout to a very high standard. Holder of the coverted English Tourist Board 5 star GOLD award and the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark, the cottage accommodates up to 4 people in great comfort.

Situated in a conservation area in the heart of the Peak District National Park, this spacious and peaceful cottage is the ideal base for sightseeing, walking, bird watching, fishing, caving, climbing, cycling, gliding or simply getting away from it all at any time of the year. A perfect honeymoon destination or place to celebrate a special occasion.

Candlelight Cottage is available for breaks of 3 days or more. Please see link to our own website, below.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
The spacious oak beamed sitting room enjoys fine views over Litton village green. Chinese prints adorn the walls and there are soft leather sofas in which to relax.
The feature stone fireplace houses a natural coal effect gas stove lending the room an atmosphere of total comfort and warmth. A 32" flat screen colour TV, video and DVD recorders are provided along with a radio/CD player, iPod docking station and a selection of games, DVD’s, videos, maps and tourist information.

The sunny, south facing dining kitchen is fully equipped with ceramic hob, oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine.
The pine shutters, slate tiled floor and AGA stove give this room a feel of real character and warmth making it the ideal place to cook and dine.

Stairs lead up from the kitchen to the bathroom and two bedrooms (sleeps 4).

The double bedroom faces south and looks out over the patio garden and fields beyond. The pine shutters have been retained and the Victorian style double bed, gives the room further character. The room benefits from a double fitted wardrobe in distressed pine with further storage above. A radio alarm clock, hairdryer and a shaver plug are also provided. The candelabra lights in both bedrooms may be dimmed to add further atmosphere.

The twin bedded room enjoys views of the village green and Litton Edge, one of the many walks possible from the cottage. The whole village green is planted with spring bulbs and in May the view is filled with cherry blossom. Inside, the Victorian cast iron fireplace has been retained as a decorative feature and a radio alarm clock and shaver plug are provided. To ensure your comfort, a choice of winter or summer weight duvets is available.

The newly installed bathroom is fully tiled and features a bath, separate shower cubicle, Edwardian style suite and heated towel rail.

A stable door leads from the kitchen out into an enclosed and very private patio style garden. Garden furniture and a BBQ are provided in summer.

Stairs lead out of the kitchen down to the utility room, which houses the tumble dryer, deep freeze, and other utility items. Ample space is available here for the storage of luggage and the drying of boots and outdoor clothing.

At Candlelight Cottage we have tried to create a rural retreat with a real feel of luxury. Fabrics and furniture have been chosen to complement our Chinese and Thai silk pictures and each room has a charm of its own.

The house is fully centrally heated and hot water is available at all times. All windows have double glazing.
A generous welcome pack of local specialities in addition to tea, coffee, sugar, bread, milk, butter and fresh flowers is provided.

A variety of extras including washing up liqiid, toilet rolls, soap, washing powder and dishwasher tablets are also included.

For the comfort of all our guests, we operate a strict NO SMOKING and NO PETS policy. Please be aware that, as in many other old properties, Candlelight Cottage has relatively steep stairs and some low beams. We regret that we cannot accommodate children under the age of 8 years.

FOR ALL CURRENT SPECIAL OFFERS, PLEASE SEE OUR WEBSITE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAGE.

Further details outdoors:
A stable door leads from the kitchen out into an enclosed patio style garden. Garden furniture and a BBQ are provided in summer.

Parking is available outside the cottage.

Further details

For the comfort of all our guests, we operate a strict NO SMOKING and NO PETS policy. Sorry, no children under the age of 8 years.

For a booking form, please email us in the contact area below or phone + 44 (0) 1433 631528.

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Conditions

All bookings are subject to our Terms and Conditions, which can be viewed on our website.

Please be aware that the cottage has relatively steep stairs and some low beams.Sorry, no children under eight years old.

Detailed directions to the cottage will be provided on booking.

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Candlelight Cottage looks over Litton Village Green

 

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Our spacious and comfortable oak beamed sitting room is the perfect place to relax.

 

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Prepare delicious meals in the well equipped kitchen and enjoy the welcoming warmth of the AGA stove

 

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The patio style garden area is private and ideally suited for BBQ's and al fresco dining.

The Heart of England / Peak District / Peak District/Derbyshire region

The Peak District is an upland area in central and northern England, It offers all year round activities and events for people of every age. For lovers of the outdoors, there are around 1,600 miles of footpaths across stunning scenery. Discover limestone dales full of rare wild flowers, stroll along trout filled rivers or watch skylarks soaring above heather clad moors. Walking, bird watching, caving, rock climbing, potholing, fishing, sailing, gliding and cycling are just some of the activities available.

For those interested in history, there are a number of stately homes to visit such as Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and Eyam Hall, all of which offer a range of cultural activities throughout the year.
Visit the prehistoric sites of Arbor Low and Cresswell Crags, step back in time at The National Tramway Museum or take a ride on a steam train at Peak Rail. Discover the Norman castle and stunning caves in Castlelton, iron age settlements above Hathersage and the area's lead mining and industrial heritage sites.

The local towns of Bakewell, Buxton and Matlock Bath, each famous in its own right, offer culture, shopping, restaurants and traditional markets and if you still have energy, there is always the famous theme park of Alton Towers!

The Bakewell area

The beautiful village of Litton lies near the heart of the Peak District, one mile east of Tideswell, home of the "Cathedral of the Peak", five miles from the bustling market town of Bakewell, eight miles from Buxton, famous for its spa and waters,and less than 20 miles from Sheffield.

Candlelight Cottage looks onto the village green, with its stone cross and pair of stocks. The Red Lion Inn is well known for the quality of its beer and catering and the village shop provides essential provisions, post office facilities and home made cakes.

There are excellent walks from the door, especially down Litton and Tideswell Dales to reach the River Wye near Water cum Jolly, or down Tansley and Cressbrook Dales down to Monsal Dale and Monsal Head. Cressbrook Dale and Tansley Dale are famous for their wild flowers, as are several other local dales.

In the summer, Litton and many other local villages create unique well dressings from flower petals.
At Christmas time, the area hosts a range of Christmas activities, such as carols in the caves at Castleton, music by local brass bands, events at nearby Chatsworth House, Xmas markets and whole villages dressed with Christmas lights. The Litton Christmas tree is positioned just opposite Candlelight Cottage.

A full range of up to date tourist information is available in the cottage for your use.

How to get there

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3 hours north of London by car.
15 mins from Bakewell.
20 mins from Buxton.


Public Transport.

Buses. A number of bus routes operate through Litton linking the village to Bakewell, Chesterfield and Manchester, Buxton, Sheffield and Meadowhall shopping centre. We can provide details of these.

Rail. The nearest mainline stations are Chesterfield and Sheffield; smaller stations nearby include Buxton and all the stations in the Hope Valley.

Air. The nearest airports are Manchester and East Midlands, both just an hour away by car.

Taxi. We can put you in touch with a local private hire taxi company.

Activities near Bakewell

Reviews

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04 Jan 2012

“Fabulous cottage in an ideal setting” We stayed at Candlelight Cottage over the New Year period and I have to say it was one of the best trips we've been on. The owners were exceptionally helpful in answering questions before the... more

10 Sep 2011

“Lovely cottage in a great location!” Candlelight Cottage is everything it should be! It's really well kept, beautifully clean and very well equipped. The location is ideal for getting to all the main tourist attractions, lovely... more

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Here's what people say about Candlelight Cottage:

We had a wonderful time at Candlelight Cottage Litton this spring. It is an invaluable experience to spend our holiday in such a characteristic English home while enjoying the benefits of an ecologically conscious household, which is exactly what Candlelight Cottage provided us with. The house itself is equipped with everything one would possibly need (and much more) and the welcome pack the owners so kindly offer to guests can prove life-saving if you arrive late in the evening…The house is a rustic building ... ... but cleverly and stylishly blended with modern technology. The owners were very helpful all along, they were careful to tell us everything we needed to know about the house and facilities. Also, they were exceptionally open and flexible when it came to questions. We were lucky enough to have spent a perfect holiday in Peak District with most beautiful weather, lots of sunshine and the friendliest locals on earth. Staying at Candlelight Cottage made our holiday even more complete.
VP and friends - Hungary

Thank you for the warm hospitality. All the extra goodies made us feel very welcome here. Only problem, we don’t want to leave!
HM - Belgium

So completely equipped we brought along a lot of stuff we didn’t need because it was all provided. So exceptionally clean we felt we were the first guests to ever stay there.
AGN - Newbury, via The Real Visitors Book website

Our second visit was not a disappointment – the cottage as lovely as ever. Thanks to Simon and Jill for another great holiday.
SB - Bicester

Andrew and I so enjoyed your cottage, every detail had been so carefully thought of and the cottage is very lovingly looked after. The decor and the well planned lighting really suit the cottage. We found everything we needed plus more, i.e. ground coffee, tea, olive oil etc, so many details on the area's attractions and walks that it would have taken a whole week to read them - I just wish we had had a week and not just three nights, oh, and of course the Bakewell tart, fresh bread and milk. It is the most well equipped self catering accommodation I have ever stayed in, and it was lovely and warm in cold November. Thank you so much.
LH from Lichfield

A fantastic holiday in a great cottage in a lovely location!
Very well equpped and spotlessly clean!
Quite the best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in. We will be back!
A pity you can't get 6 stars!

Rental prices

Prices for group size 2
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low	4 Jan 12	23 Mar 12	460£ 460	105105	105105	3 Nights
Mid	23 Mar 12	30 Mar 12	520£ 520	117117	117117	3 Nights
High	30 Mar 12	27 Apr 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Mid	27 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	520£ 520	117117	117117	3 Nights
Peak	1 Jun 12	8 Jun 12	685£ 685	228228	228228	3 Nights
High	8 Jun 12	6 Jul 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Peak	6 Jul 12	7 Sep 12	685£ 685	228228	228228	3 Nights
High	7 Sep 12	5 Oct 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Mid	5 Oct 12	26 Oct 12	520£ 520	117117	117117	3 Nights
High	26 Oct 12	2 Nov 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Low	2 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	460£ 460	105105	105105	3 Nights
Peak	21 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	685£ 685	228228	228228	3 Nights

Prices for group size 3
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	5 Jan 12	23 Mar 12	460£ 460	105105	105105	3 Nights
Mid Season	23 Mar 12	30 Mar 12	520£ 520	117117	117117	3 Nights
High Season	30 Mar 12	27 Apr 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Mid Season	27 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	520£ 520	117117	117117	3 Nights
Peak Season	1 Jun 12	8 Jun 12	685£ 685	228228	228228	3 Nights
High Season	8 Jun 12	6 Jul 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Peak Season	6 Jul 12	7 Sep 12	685£ 685	228228	228228	3 Nights
High Season	7 Sep 12	5 Oct 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Mid Season	5 Oct 12	26 Oct 12	520£ 520	117117	117117	3 Nights
High Season	26 Oct 12	2 Nov 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Low Season	2 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	460£ 460	105105	105105	3 Nights
Peak Season	21 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	685£ 685	228228	228228	3 Nights

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Low Season	5 Jan 12	23 Mar 12	460£ 460	105105	105105	3 Nights
Mid Season	23 Mar 12	30 Mar 12	520£ 520	117117	117117	3 Nights
High Season	30 Mar 12	27 Apr 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Mid Season	27 Apr 12	1 Jun 12	520£ 520	117117	117117	3 Nights
Peak Season	1 Jun 12	8 Jun 12	685£ 685	228228	228228	3 Nights
High Season	8 Jun 12	6 Jul 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Peak Season	6 Jul 12	7 Sep 12	685£ 685	228228	228228	3 Nights
High Season	7 Sep 12	5 Oct 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Mid Season	5 Oct 12	26 Oct 12	520£ 520	117117	117117	3 Nights
High Season	26 Oct 12	2 Nov 12	570£ 570	190190	190190	3 Nights
Low Season	2 Nov 12	21 Dec 12	460£ 460	105105	105105	3 Nights
Peak Season	21 Dec 12	4 Jan 13	685£ 685	228228	228228	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

To view our current offers and make great savings, PLEASE CLICK THE LINK TO OUR WEBSITE and check Late deals and Special offers.

Pricing notes:

•Our changeover day is Friday, or Monday for midweek breaks

•Times of arrival and departure: The cottage is available from 3.00pm. We will contact you shortly before the start day of your holiday to arrange a time to meet you at the cottage with keys, etc

•There are no hidden extras: The rent includes linen, towels, central heating, gas and electricity

•For the comfort of all our guests, Candlelight Cottage is totally non smoking and sorry, no pets or children under the age of 8 years.

Short breaks:

•We offer 3 or 4 night short breaks. 3 nights: Fri/Sat/Sun nights. 4 nights: Mon/Tues/Wed/Thurs nights

•4 night midweek breaks are now the same price as 3 night weekend breaks

•During Peak Season we are unable to accept bookings for short breaks more than 2 weeks in advance of the start date. At other times of year they may be booked further in advance.

For prices of 5 night breaks and for holidays longer than one week, please contact us.

Holiday cancellation insurance:

We strongly advise you to take out holiday cancellation insurance in case you have to cancel your booking due to some unforeseen circumstance. Any insurance company should be able to provide this. Please see Terms and conditions for our cancellation policy.

At Candlelight Cottage, all of the following are provided:

•A personal welcome and introduction to the cottage

•A substantial welcome pack which typically includes tea, coffee, sugar, herbal teas, bread, milk, butter, jam, cake, biscuits and fresh flowers

•A variety of extras such as condiments, cooking oil, washing up liquid, toilet rolls, soap, washing powder, dishwasher tablets etc

•Bed linen and towels

•Summer and winter weight duvets

•Gas and electricity

•Full central heating, constant hot water

•A selection of videos, DVD’s, books, maps and games

•Garden furniture in summer

•Hairdryer, shaver adapter plugs

•Utility room for drying boots and wet clothing

•Parking is available outside the cottage

•Pay as you go mobile available on request

•A wide selection of tourist information leaflets and ideas on where to eat locally.

How to book:

Please check the dates you require are free using the Availability calendar.

Then please e-mail us via the Contact us page or ring us for confirmation and so that we can reserve the dates for you straight away.

Please check our Terms and conditions.

Once you have confirmed availability, please complete the Booking form on our own website, print, sign and return it with a 20% deposit cheque made payable to Simon Wills.

Our address details are Simon and Jill Wills, Lower Barn, Foolow, Eyam, Hope Valley S325QR.

How to pay:

•Cheque

•Bank transfer

•For last minute bookings cash or bank transfer only.

Deposit:

•Please send a 20% deposit to secure your booking.

•The balance and £100 returnable "Damage deposit" are due 4 weeks before arrival.

•If your booking is made within 4 weeks of arrival, the full amount and the damage deposit are required.

Availability

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5 years listed You are contacting Jill Wills Landline +44 01433 631528 Mobile n/a Web Visit site Payment accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2006. This cottage has received 2 reviews from previous guests.