Dale View

Buxton, Derbyshire, England

"One of five Stone cottages, sleeping four persons on our non-working farm, in a glorious location over looking dales and rolling countryside in the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District."

Things You'll Love

There are two wild flowers meadows at Cotterill Farm - a NON-working farm - which together with two hay fields are managed under a Coutryside Stewardship Scheme. One of the meadows borders a nature reserve leading after just over a mile to the Rive Dove (at Wolfscote Dale). One mile downstream is Dovedale. The cottages are located off a quiet country lane between the highly popular village of Hartington and its smaller, quieter neighbour, Biggin. Both villages have pubs serving full meals cafes and a church. There is also an excellent restaurant about a mile away. Biggin has a lovely Hall where excellent cream teas are sold.

Location

Numerous footpaths surround the land on which the cottages stand, offering unrivalled walking in the best part of the White Peak. The highly popular Tissington Trail, which runs for 17 miles, is used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders, and is less than 1 mile from Cotterill Farm. Two further trails, (both of similar distance), are within 3 miles. These three tracks are ideal for family cycling, as is the network of quiet minor roads, which can be accessed at numerous points along the trails.

Buxton , Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne, Leek and Chatsworth House are all about 11 miles away on the edge of the Peak District at different points on the compass, confirming the owners claim to be very much in the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District. (The White Peak is the area of rolling countryside, dales, streams and rivers limestone villages and dry-stone walls, which give the area so much character).

Owner's Description

This cottage and three others are 300 yards up the drive of Cotterill Farm and face outwards for some degree of privacy and to take advantage of the wonderful views. . In front of these cottages is a large grassed and garden area. There is ample area for off-road parking.

Dale View is an upside-cottage, to take advantage both of the most wonderful beams on the first floor and also the views. (i.e. the living area is on the first floor and the bedrooms are on the ground floor. Despite having been consistently graded 4 Star (and under the old grading system 4 Key 'Highly Commended'), this cottages have undergone continous improvements of varying descriptions, to the furniture, furnishing, the amenities and the services offered. The cottage is warm even in the coldest of winters.

In the cottage there are seven highly organised information folders, partly written by the owners themselves who are lovers of the Peak. Those sections that contain commercially produced leaflets are set out in order of proximity to the cottages and most are within 30 minutes drive. Indeed we venture to suggest that there are more attractions within 30 minutes of our cottages, than anywhere else in Britain. Guests have heaped praise on this source of information which ensure that even those who have stayed with us numerous times still find plenty new to do. Events lists are supplied in advance between May and September. Housekeeping and attention to detail is regarded by the owners, who strive to encourage return visits, as being of paramount importance as is their concern is to ensure guests have an excellent holiday. Being on site, the owners are able to provide much assistance (but only when asked!)

Other Information

From £240 weekly in winter (based on two person occupancy) to £460 in high season (based on four person occupancy. Inclusive of heating electricity linen and full sky programmes.