Lowland Leisures

Lowland Leisures: Staffordshire

Bookended by rolling green fields, valleys and walking trails, this cosy cottage is the perfect retreat for those exploring the Peak District. Inside, there's an open-plan living space with whitewashed walls, wooden beams and stone fixtures, creating a modern yet cosy feel. On chilly days, warm your toes in front of the fire, taking turns to stoke the log burner and top up glasses of wine. We particularly liked the dog-legged stairwell, wrought-iron chandelier and the photography of the local area adorning the walls. Speaking of, fill up your flask, put those walking boots on, and explore this beautiful natural landscape right on your doorstep. Hike up Manifold Valley, seek out Thors Cave, and reach Wetton Mill in less than an hour from home. Further afield, the charming villages of Ashbourne and Dovedale are just fifteen minutes' drive away. Or, if you'd prefer to expend a little more energy, it's only twenty minutes in the car from Alton Towers.

Home truths:
*You'll need a car in this semi-remote location – there's gated garage parking at the cottage for one car
*At capacity, one person will be sleeping on a sofa bed on the mezzanine level – bedding for the sofa bed is provided on request
*Your host kindly provides a basket of logs for the wood burner – extra logs can be purchased
*The dining table doubles as a desk space for remote working
*High chairs and baby safety gates are provided on request
*The second bathroom is a half-bath
*This is a self-check-in home with lockbox access