Pets welcome Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
This lovely cottage sleeps two to six people and has three bedrooms. It is on a tranquil, private lane in the small farming hamlet of Alton, in the award-winning parish of Ashover and on the edge of the scenic Peak District National Park. Perched on top of a hill, there are fantastic views over the valley where you can see Hardwick Hall (National Trust) and Bolsover Castle (English Heritage) on the skyline.
Columbine Cottage perfectly combines the comforts of modern living with the charm and character of a country cottage. It has been furnished and equipped to a high standard whilst retaining many original features. In recognition of this it has received a four star quality grading by VisitBritain. The cottage also has its own private garden with barbecue and furniture for those lazy summer days. There is an open log fire for cosy winter evenings
Columbine Cottage
Main Bedroom
Sitting Room
Garden
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The Heart of England / Peak District / Peak District/Derbyshire region
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.
Chesterfield / Ashover area
Alton is a small and friendly farming village of around thirty stone cottages. A short walk of less than half a mile from Columbine Cottage is the Fabrick Rock. This is 299 metres above sea level and, on clear days, offers spectacular views of Derbyshire and across five other counties: Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire and Staffordshire. Look for the stone steps carved into the hillside next to it and follow the public footpath to Ashover.
If you like horse-riding or would you like to learn please visit Alton Riding School which is a few hundred metres from the cottage.
Alton is too small for a pub or a shop but several can be found in Ashover which is a mile away by road but closer if you go on foot cross-country following one of several footpaths from Columbine Cottage down the hill. Ashover is frequently described as one of the prettiest villages in Derbyshire and it hosts a famous traditional country show on the 2nd Wednesday in August every year – definitely not to be missed!
How to get there
Columbine Cottage is situated in the small village of Alton close to Ashover. It is 5 miles from both Matlock and Chesterfield but there is no public transport in the village so a car is essential. Travelling time from either juntion 28 or 29 of the M1 motorway is around 20 minutes.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Nottingham East Midlands: 45 km
Railway:
Chesterfield: 8 km
Ferry:
Hull: 128 km
Activities near Chesterfield
Sports: Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats
Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Dining seating for 6, Lounge seating for 6, Sleeps maximum of 6
Other:
Linen and towels provided. Highchair available.
Outdoors:
Private garden, BBQ
Further details indoors: 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.
We place a high priority on cleanliness and presentation – before you arrive the 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.
We can supply a travel cot (suitable for babies up to 2 years old) on request.
Further details outdoors: 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 prize-winning parish of Ashover. Columbine Cottage is the ideal base for exploring all this area has to offer and visitors often comment on how centrally located it is 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. Chatsworth House and 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 cottage has its own private garden with barbecue and furniture for those lazy summer days. There is also a small shed - useful for storing bicycles. Parking for two cars.
Further details
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 Columbine Cottage or the surrounding area please get in touch - we'll be happy to help you arrange the perfect holiday or short break.
Conditions
One well-behaved pet is welcome by prior arrangement.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
October Half Term
24 Oct 09
31 Oct 09
450£450
112112
112112
3 Nights
Off Peak
31 Oct 09
22 Dec 09
290£290
7373
7373
3 Nights
Christmas & New Year
22 Dec 09
4 Jan 10
560£560
140140
140140
3 Nights
Off Peak
4 Jan 10
13 Feb 10
290£290
7373
7373
3 Nights
Half Term
13 Feb 10
20 Feb 10
310£310
7777
7777
3 Nights
Off Peak
20 Feb 10
27 Mar 10
290£290
7373
7373
3 Nights
Spring
27 Mar 10
3 Apr 10
340£340
8585
8585
3 Nights
Easter
3 Apr 10
17 Apr 10
470£470
117117
117117
3 Nights
Spring
17 Apr 10
24 Apr 10
320£320
8080
8080
3 Nights
Spring
24 Apr 10
15 May 10
380£380
9595
9595
3 Nights
Spring
15 May 10
29 May 10
420£420
105105
105105
3 Nights
Spring Bank
29 May 10
5 Jun 10
520£520
130130
130130
3 Nights
Summer
5 Jun 10
3 Jul 10
460£460
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0-
1 Week
Summer
3 Jul 10
10 Jul 10
520£520
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1 Week
Summer
10 Jul 10
17 Jul 10
550£550
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0-
1 Week
Summer Peak
17 Jul 10
28 Aug 10
580£580
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1 Week
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The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
*** OFFER - November short breaks extra £15 discount on advertised prices for 2***
Please check our website for prices for short breaks for specific dates. The price you are quoted is what you pay - there are no hidden extras. If you book a 4 night short break from Monday to Friday we will only charge you for 3 nights - the 4th night is FREE. The rental includes all heating, electricity and other running costs. Towels and bedding are all included in the price. We do not charge extra if you want to bring a pet unless you fail to notify us in advance. Payment can be made by sterling cheque or by credit or debit card through PayPal.
Guestbook for Columbine Cottage
“The cottage was warm, comfortable and well-equipped. You made us very welcome. The scenery was superb, the locals very friendly”
“Truly a lovely cottage, peaceful area and beautiful country views”
“Lovely to come home to a perfect cottage – everything we could wish for. Hope to come again”
“The perfect base for exploring the Peaks. Wonderfully furnished and decorated with lots of unexpected extras”
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Contact details for the advertiser of home 21464
Name:
Susan Fewtrell
Tel:
+44 (0)1246 590052
Mobile:
+44 (0)7709 436727
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