Cherry on the Top

Grab yourself a slice of good old-fashioned Derbyshire charm at this cute-as-a-button hideaway for two and one furry friend, set in the traditional market town of Bakewell. With boutique shops, bustling restaurants, and traditional bakeries dishing up irresistible Bakewell puddings to refuel after bracing walks (the Monsal Trail is just five minutes from your door), its location is spot on.

Back home, this newly refurbished cottage housed in a Grade-II Listed 17th-century building is a home for all seasons. Cosy up on the velvet chesterfield sofa in the winter months with the papers and endless rounds of tea. And in warmer spells, potter outside onto the charming patio for drinks and nibbles. And the cherry on top? The lofted, serene bedroom upstairs with a king-sized bed that's got lie-ins written all over it.

Home truths:
*Although there are two other holiday cottages on-site, you'll have your own private entrance and courtyard here
*There are stairs within the home which may be unsuitable for guests with restricted mobility
*A cot and high chair are available for little ones, but you'll need to bring along your own cot linen
*While the en-suite shower room isn’t photographed, we expect the style and quality to be consistent with the rest of the home
*Your host provides a starter supply of tea, coffee, sugar, milk and other condiments to get you off on the right foot