The Garden Room @ Brookcliff House

About this property

The Garden Room is a charming one-bedroom ground floor annexe to a Georgian dower house, Set in the hamlet of Wash at the foot of South Head (part of the Kinder Scout range in the Peak District National Park), just outside the market town of Chapel-en-le-Frith. It is a perfect location for hikers, visitors to the stately homes, caverns and other attractions of Derbyshire and as a romantic retreat, Double bedroom with en suite shower, sitting room, kitchenette, dining area, TV/DVD player, Wi-Fi, on-site parking, patio area and BBQ facilities. Brookcliff House dates from the early 17th century when what is now the sitting room was built as a Quaker chapel, In the Georgian period, the main body of the house was added on to create a dower house for the widow of a local squire, The Garden Room was added in 2008. Wash village is so-called as it was where the farmers used to bring their sheep to wash them in the river, It is a charming little hamlet and a walkers’ paradise with numerous footpaths criss-crossing the stunning Derbyshire landscape, The Pennine Bridleway passes within a mile and there are routes up Eccles Pike, Cracken Edge, South Head and over to Edale, The village may feel remote but it is just off the A6 main road which runs from the spa town of Buxton and beyond to Stockport and Manchester, The market town of Chapel-en-le-Frith, with its shops, supermarkets and petrol station, is just a mile away, There are two local train stations with Chinley serving Stockport, Manchester, Edale, Hathersage and Sheffield and Chapel-en-le-Frith has trains to Buxton, Stockport and Manchester. The Garden Room at Brookcliff House is an idyllic self-contained annexe, Enter the airy hallway with its striking exposed brick and discover a vast collection of enthralling books, DVDs and funky CDs for guests to enjoy during their stay. Relax on the antique Bergere-style sofa for a quiet night in front of the TV, Prepare meals in the well-equipped kitchen area and dine by candlelight at the cosy dining table. Open up the patio doors and step out onto the patio with its bistro table and chairs and BBQ area, Perfect for dining alfresco as you look out over the attractive two-tier pond and the village with its river below. The homely double bedroom offers high-quality mahogany furniture, including a chest of drawers, bedside tables with lights and a sleigh bench, The well-thought-out en-suite shower room features a WC, wash basin with mirror and light over, shaving socket, a heated towel rail and plenty of shelving. Walks start from the front door, After breakfast, enjoy a morning hike up Eccles Pike or South Head, There are longer full day hikes too with Kinder Scout and Edale within range for regular walkers, In the afternoon why not take a drive and admire the magnificent landscape of the Winnats Pass, before heading to Castleton with its many pubs, cafes and shops selling the beautiful locally mined Blue John jewellery? There are also several caverns here to explore including Blue John Cavern and Speedwell Cavern with its exciting boat trip, The stately homes of Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Lyme Hall are also within easy driving distance. Stop off at the pub on your return and indulge in a pint with the locals or pick up some groceries from the local store for dinner, Make The Garden Room at Brookcliff House the setting for your next escape to Derbyshire’s Peak District.

Nestled within the magnificent Derbyshire countryside, you will find the charming town of Chapel-En-Le-Frith. Home to an array of local stores and supermarkets as well as bustling pubs and lovely local eateries, this town has everything you could ever need during your stay. Said to be the Capital of the Peak, there are so many scenic walks and historical sites for you to enjoy during your stay in the area.

Accommodation

All-ground-floor.

One double bedroom with en-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining room and sitting room

Gas central heating.

Electric convector oven/microwave and induction hob, fridge, TV and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Off-road parking available.

Garden and private terrace area with outdoor seating area and barbecue.

Sorry, no pets or smoking.

Shop and pub within 1.2 miles