Luxury Cottages in The Peak District

Best locations for a luxury cottage in the Peak District

We offer luxury holiday homes and beautiful self-catering cottages of all shapes and sizes across the Peak District. In the heart of charming market towns, in quiet, pretty villages, and out in rural spots with beautiful countryside views.

Bakewell

Best for: Sweet treats

Famed for its delicious tart, Bakewell is a beautiful market town nestled in the heart of the Peak District. The picturesque town stands on the banks of the River Wye and offers lots of pretty spots from its medieval five-arched stone bridge to The Old House Museum.

Matlock

Best for: History

Matlock is the historic county town of Derbyshire and lies just east of the national park. It’s a popular base for exploring the local landscapes and evolved, in the 19th century, as a fashionable spa market town.

Ashbourne

Best for: Football fun

Nestled in the Derbyshire Dales, Ashbourne is a quaint market town with historic buildings, charming eateries and independent shops. It’s known for its annual Royal Shrovetide Football match and is home to more than 200 listed buildings!

Castleton

Best for: Landscapes

Castleton is a gorgeous village in the White Peak. Here visitors can explore historic castle ruins, scale the peaks or venture underground.

Buxton

Best for: Water!

Buxton is a thermal spa town well-known for its most famous export: Buxton Water. It’s a hub of culture with music, theatre and festivals, as well as independent shops, bars and eateries.

Best walks in the Peak District

Getting out and about under your own steam is one of the best ways of exploring the Peak District; and we’ve got routes to suit all abilities.

Monsal Trail

Location: Bakewell

Difficulty: Easy

Walk length: 8 and a half miles

The Monsal Trail is an accessible route that runs along the former Midland Railway Line between Chee Dale and Bakewell, through some of the area’s most spectacular limestone dales.

Lovers’ Walk

Location: Matlock Bath

Difficulty: Moderate

Walk length: One mile

The Lovers’ Walk takes you along the River Derwent and through the woodland before climbing the cliffs for wonderful views. For a longer trail, climb up High Tor for a further mile.

Tissington Trail

Location: Ashbourne

Difficulty: Easy

Walk length: 13 miles

Tissington Trail is a 13 mile-long route connecting Ashbourne and Parsley Hay. The trail, formerly a railway line, welcomes walkers, cyclists and horse riders all year round.

Mam Tor

Location: Castleton

Difficulty: Moderate

Walk length: Eight miles

Start in Castleton and follow this route up to Mam Tor - or ‘Shivering Mountain’ - for stunning views across the Peak District.

Buxton Coal Mining Heritage Trail

Location: Buxton

Difficulty: Difficult

Walk length: One mile

Find out more about Buxton’s little-known coal mining past on this interesting Buxton Coal Mining Heritage Trail. Battle through overgrown footpaths to explore pretty stone bridges, trickling streams, and an old coke oven.

Best sights in the Peak District

From magnificent country houses to stunning natural landscapes, there’s lots to see and visit in the Peak District.

Chatsworth House

Location: Bakewell

Best for: Art and architecture

Home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, Chatsworth House has been in the Cavendish family for 16 generations. The stunning home, grounds and farmyard are open to visitors, and the estate is renowned for its enviable collection of art spanning 4,000 years.

Carsington Water

Location: Matlock

Best for: Watersports

Just eight miles south of Matlock, Carsington Water is a large reservoir that offers visitors the chance to cycle, fish or get out on the water. Try your hand at paddleboarding, kayaking or take the whole family out in a rowing boat.

Alton Towers

Location: Ashbourne

Best for: Thrill-seekers

Just 10 miles from Ashbourne is one of the UK’s most exhilarating family-friendly attractions, Alton Towers. Set in more than 500 acres it offers three hotels and over 40 world-renowned white-knuckle rides.

Treak Cliff Cavern

Location: Castleton

Best for: Natural beauty

Head underground to explore the stunning rock formations of Treak Cliff Cavern. Part of the Castleton Site of Special Scientific Interest, it’s one of only two sites where ornamental mineral Blue John is still excavated.

Buxton Opera House

Location: Buxton

Best for: Music

Beautiful Edwardian Buxton Opera House first opened in 1903 and hosts around 450 performances every year including comedy, drama, music and opera. It’s home to the prestigious Buxton International Festival and the Pavilion Arts Centre.