Water's Edge

About this property

A delightful Derbyshire cottage, this comfortable hideaway offers a warm welcome to those seeking to stay close to the centre of Bakewell. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom abode is also a perfect choice for anyone wishing to bring a dog to accompany them on exhilarating walks through the picturesque Peak District National Park and Derbyshire Dales. With accommodation across three storeys and features such as a wood burner and a courtyard garden, this charming retreat makes a fabulous base, whatever the season. Explore the colourful, historic town on foot, wandering in and out of independent shops and dining out. See the historic Bakewell Bridge, wander along the River Wye and pause in a bakery to shop for a portion of the town’s celebrated pudding. Plan a day out to the impressive stately home of Chatsworth House, 4.5 miles from the cottage. Haddon Hall, 5 miles away, also makes a great day out.

Let yourselves into the cottage from the courtyard garden to the rear. Step into the kitchen, where you can dry damp paws, unlace walking boots and hang jackets. This compact space encompasses all the equipment and appliances you are likely to need to help you cater for your party during your stay. Amble through to the carpeted living/diner, with its gorgeous, exposed stone wall. Fire up the wood burner then sink back into the soft seating in its cosy glow, and find your current box set on the Smart TV. Gather round the table in here at mealtimes. At the end of each exciting day away, head up to the bedrooms on the upper storeys. A super-king-size, with zip-and-link beds that can also be made up as singles by prior request, is on the first floor, together with the family bathroom. Wander up to the second floor to find the double bedroom, which features an abundance of wood, giving it a friendly, Scandinavian appeal.

The courtyard garden is a superb outside space where you can bask in the sunshine between summer trips out. Grill fresh Derbyshire produce on the BBQ and gather around the chiminea as the stars appear. There is off-road parking at this cottage, subject to availability, and the cellar has space for storing bicycles.

2 bedrooms – 1 super-king-size (with zip-and-link beds that can be made up as a twin on request) and 1 double

1 family bathroom, with shower over bath and WC

Please note that there are several changes of level on the first floor, with a few steps up into the bedroom and into the bathroom

Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washer dryer and air fryer

Travel cot and highchair

Wood burner with initial basket of logs provided

Smart TVs in lounge and both bedrooms

Enclosed, courtyard garden with outdoor furniture, chimenea and portable charcoal kettle BBQ

Please Note: although enclosed, neighbours have right of access through the courtyard to their own properties adjacent

Parking permit provided for one car; other off-road parking nearby, subject to availability

Shop 500 metres, pub 350 metres

Storage for bikes in the cellar (accessed via steep stone steps)