3 Bedroom Cottage in Longnor

Just moments from Longnor’s welcoming inn, this charming cottage offers a fabulous base for those keen to explore the Peak District. Famous for its cobbled marketplace and as a setting for TV series ‘Peak Practice’, the village overlooks the meeting point of the Dove and Manifold valleys. A network of footpaths and quiet country lanes begins right from the doorstep of this detached holiday home; choose from gentle riverside routes or more challenging climbs – the distinctive dome of High Wheeldon is around 6 miles away. For a change of pace, Buxton is home to gorgeous ornamental gardens, the historic Crescent, Thermal Spa and Opera House, and the impressive limestone chambers of Poole’s Cavern. Market town Bakewell (10 miles) – birthplace of the famous pudding – is another must-see, while historic houses Chatsworth House (13.5 miles) and Haddon Hall (11.5 miles) are both set within stunning grounds.

Park directly outside, and you can unpack at a leisurely pace. A stable-style door opens into a sleek country kitchen with slate flooring and all the essentials for a fuss-free self-catering stay. Beyond, the dining room has a rustic table and an eclectic choice of seating, while the walls are adorned with a collection of super-cool artwork. Cook, eat and load the dishwasher, then relocate to the spacious sitting room where comfortable soft seating is arranged before a cast iron open fireplace and a Smart TV. Adjacent, the conservatory has complementary elegant sofas and doors onto the garden. When it’s time to retire, a staircase rises from the dining room to the first-floor landing, off which there’s a bathroom and three beautiful bedrooms – adults can choose between the two doubles, and for the children, there’s a room with bunk beds.

Well-stocked tiered gardens border the side and rear of the property, complete with a patio area, covered bench-style seating, a lawn, and plants chosen for seasonal interest.