Chesterfield holiday cottage rental, Ashover with walking, log fire, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Columbine Cottage (cottage)

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

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/21464

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.

Activities near Chesterfield

Facilities

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

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Off Peak	3 Dec 08	20 Dec 08	280£ 280	5757	5757	3 Nights
Christmas & New Year	20 Dec 08	3 Jan 09	540£ 540	0-	0-	3 Nights
Off Peak	3 Jan 09	7 Feb 09	280£ 280	7070	7070	3 Nights
February Half Term	7 Feb 09	21 Feb 09	310£ 310	7777	7777	3 Nights
Off Peak	21 Feb 09	21 Mar 09	280£ 280	7070	7070	3 Nights
Spring	21 Mar 09	4 Apr 09	290£ 290	7272	7272	3 Nights
Easter	4 Apr 09	18 Apr 09	470£ 470	117117	117117	3 Nights
Spring	18 Apr 09	25 Apr 09	320£ 320	8080	8080	3 Nights
Spring	25 Apr 09	16 May 09	380£ 380	9595	9595	3 Nights
Spring	16 May 09	23 May 09	420£ 420	105105	105105	3 Nights
Spring Bank	23 May 09	30 May 09	530£ 530	132132	132132	3 Nights
Early Summer	30 May 09	4 Jul 09	460£ 460	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	4 Jul 09	11 Jul 09	520£ 520	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	11 Jul 09	18 Jul 09	550£ 550	0-	0-	1 Week
Summer	18 Jul 09	29 Aug 09	580£ 580	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	29 Aug 09	5 Sep 09	440£ 440	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	5 Sep 09	19 Sep 09	370£ 370	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	19 Sep 09	3 Oct 09	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
October	3 Oct 09	24 Oct 09	325£ 325	8181	8181	3 Nights
October Half Term	24 Oct 09	31 Oct 09	450£ 450	112112	112112	3 Nights

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

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

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, for overseas visitors, by foreign draft or international money order. We also accept payment by credit or debit card through PayPal.

Guestbook

“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”

Availability

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To contact this owner please visit: http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/21464

Contact details for home 21464 Please mention Holiday Lettings
Name:	Susan Fewtrell
Tel:	+44 (0)1246 590052
Mobile:	+44 (0)7709 436727
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