Set in an idyllic rural position on the edge of the famous old town of Glossop is a wonderful semi-detached barn conversion called Lees Hall Cottage. The barn sits in expansive grounds with a large pond – on which a family of Canadian Wild Geese are resident for part of the year. Surrounded by lovely countryside and with excellent walking from the doorstep, as well as great local amenities, this pretty cottage is an ideal base for a holiday at any time of the year.

The ultimate in “year-round” appeal, the Peak District offers moorland countryside, picturesque villages, grand gardens and magnificent scenery. Britain’s first National Park, today the boundary of the Peak District National Park touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, rolling valleys and wooded dales. Boasting striking variations in scenery, the sombre gritstone horseshoe, known as the ‘Dark Peak’, encircles the pearly-grey ‘White Peak’ limestone of the Park’s southern and central areas. Such variety makes the Peak District a perfect destination for walkers and climbers. Enjoy anything from a gentle stroll through the ‘White Peak’ dales, to a full-scale hike across the ‘Dark Peak’s’ forbidding, windswept moors or, if so inclined, a challenging climb up a gritstone rock face. There’s also an excellent network of ‘Trails’ running through the Park connecting many attractions and places of interest, created from disused railway lines.

For a day of history and elegance there’s beautiful Chatsworth House, where Capability Brown designed and landscaped the spectacular gardens in the 1760s. A visit to the lovely spa town of Buxton, home to St Anne’s Well, a public drinking fountain and source of the famous mineral water, is also a must. The Peak District’s many hospitable and picturesque villages such as Ashbourne, Bakewell and Matlock Bath still practice a range of ancient customs and traditions, including the ‘Well Dressings’ festival in the summertime.

Below ground, a world of caverns and caves are waiting to be explored. Well-known to cavers and pot-holers, this subterranean side of the Peak District offers visitors a fascinating array of guided trips around the amazing and quite spectacular caverns and disused marble and stone mines – visit Peak Cavern or Blue John Cavern, or join a magical boat tour of Speedwell’s flooded passages.

Facilities in this 4 bedroom holiday cottage in greater detail

Heating from electric storage heaters throughout. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, digital colour TV, video, stereo/CD player, library of videos etc. All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair available on request. Off road parking for two cars. Private patio area, use of landscaped communal gardens with two BBQ areas.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 2 miles.

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In the extreme west of Derbyshire, surrounded by some of the most magnificent scenery in the Peak District is the bustling former Mill town of Glossop. Ideally placed for making the most of the nearby Peak District National Park, or the spa town of Buxton, this lovely settlement has plenty of shops, pubs and restaurants. The peaceful village of Hayfield is also close by and is popular amongst walkers attracted to the area by its close proximity to Kinder Scout. Edale is only a few miles away and is set at the beginning of the Pennine Way and offers pubs, cafes and restaurants, giving visitors plenty to see and do in this area.

Travel: Buxton 14 miles

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