Long term lets (over 1 month) Short-breaks (4 days or less)
Changeover day:
Sat
Access:
Car advised Nearest amenities: 0.5 km
Notes:
May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
A charming two bedroomed cottage nestling above the historic Peak District village of Winster, Derbyshire. Within easy distance are the stately homes of Chatsworth and Haddon and the market towns of Ashbourne and Bakewell. On your doorstep are an abundance of walks through fields, alongside rivers or even into the hills. From Dovedale in the south to Castleton and Buxton in the north, all are within easy driving distance.
The cottage has full gas central heating, endless hot water on demand and comes with all towels and linen provided. If convenient and appropriate a weekly cleaning service can be arranged.
Outside at the front of the cottage, tucked away from any roads, is a garden seat (additional seating and cushions available) and, with your favourite drink in hand, you can relax and enjoy the complete tranquillity of the location and ponder…
Welcome!
View from the cottage overlooking the village
Main bedroom
The lounge with exposed beams
To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/70227
The Heart of England / Peak District / Peak District/Derbyshire region
Britain's first national park, established in 1951, is visited by people from all over the world. They come to find peace, tranquillity and adventure, experiencing some of England’s finest climbing, caving, walking and cycling. The National Park is also home to 38,000 people.
The local economy is based on tourism, farming, quarrying and manufacturing.
The Chatsworth estate, home of the Duke of Devonshire, Haddon Hall together with the market towns of Bakewell and Buxton must head up a formidable list of places of interest to visit and explore.
Matlock / Winster area
Winster is a picturesque village in the south-east of the Peak District National Park. It occupies an upland location 215 to 275 metres (700 to 900 feet) above sea level.
The name 'Winster' is first recorded in Domesday Book (1086) as Winsterne, which possibly means 'Wyn's thorn tree', presumably after a local landmark.
The village is located in a broad valley where the steep limestone bank to the south meets the shales and grit stones to the north. The geology gives Winster much of its distinctive character, both in the walled fields with their limestone outcrops and in the mixture of limestone and grit stone from which the houses are built. The only substantial brick building is the Market House.
Lead mining, for which Winster is famous, may have had its origins here in Roman times, for the Romans certainly mined in this part of Derbyshire. The boom in mining from the late seventeenth century saw the population rise to 2,000 by 1750 and turned the village into a prosperous town, one of the largest in the county. But flooding in the mines became a problem as the workings went deeper, and eventually it forced many of them to shut down.
The first-time visitor is invariably surprised by its grand Main Street, closed in by the Market House at one end and the Dower House at the other, and by the jumble of tightly packed cottages spreading down the lanes and high up Winster Bank. A number of the buildings on Main Street, some of which were once shops, date from the hey-day of mining.
The two grandest buildings are Winster Market House (now owned by the National Trust) and Winster Hall. The cottages which huddle together on the hillside, known as Winster Bank, are more likely to have been the modest homes of the poorer miners, quarrymen and agricultural workers and their families. They spread out between two steep roads, East Bank and West Bank, and are linked by a web of narrow pathways. All around are mine shafts and grassy mounds left over from the period of lead mining.
How to get there
Contact the owner for further details on the best way to reach this property.
Nearest Travel Links
Railway:
Matlock: 8 km
Activities near Matlock
Sports: Tennis in town Golf within 30 mins drive
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Cycling holidays
Facilities
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player
Standard:
Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer
Utilities:
Dish washer, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Rooms:
Bedrooms (2), Bathrooms (1)
Furniture:
Double beds (2), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4, Sleeps maximum of 4
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: The welcoming stable front door opens into the well appointed fully fitted kitchen with gas cooker, refrigerator and dish-washer. Access to clothes washing facilities is available nearby. An ample store of utensils and crockery plus some essential store cupboard provisions mean no desperate rush to the village store to stock up.
A glass panelled door leads through into the beamed, light and airy living area with stairs leading off to the upstairs bedrooms, all with breathtaking views.
The lounge has comfortable seating for four in front of a feature fire with TV and VCR, complete with a good selection of favourite film titles for your enjoyment. At the far end is a dining area where you will find a stereo CD/radio together with an eclectic selection of CDs alongside games and well stocked bookshelves.
Upstairs the landing leads to two double bedrooms each with fitted wardrobes and low- level windows looking out across the valley.
The bathroom completes the accommodation with pristine white bath/shower, basin and toilet. All towels and bed linen are supplied for the duration of your stay, together with a welcome tray. If you’ve forgotten any essential toiletries we have a supply on hand which we only ask you to replace for other guests before you leave.
Further details outdoors: Car parking is a short walk away.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
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6 Sep 08
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295£295
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NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Well behaved, smaller dogs accepted at an additional cost of £20.
Cash or cheque only.
Guestbook
"Beautiful cottage and location. Leaving with regret. Views to gladden the heart and revive the soul....thank you"
"A lovely cottage with a wonderful view. We really enjoyed our stay here, if only I could bottle it up and take it back home. Thank you."
"Fascinating area, old cottages, so interesting. So much effort put in by Sue and Chris to make it a very comfortable and restful stay."
"Our third visit. How could anyone not want to keep coming back to this beautiful place."
"A wonderful place and very special. Thanks Sue and Chris for making it so."
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