Description
Sleeps 3 + sofa-bed + cot.
Godfrey Hole Cottage is set amidst the beautiful Derbyshire Dales countryside on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Originally a farm, the buildings are thought to date from the mid 17th century. Now fully renovated as holiday accommodation, it can be booked for week long lets or short breaks depending on the season.
It is close to Carsington Water and offers an ideal location for exploring the Peak District Features include a cosy lounge with wood burning stove and flat screen TV, a light and airy breakfast room, garden and off-road parking.
• 2 bedrooms: 1 double, 1 single (+ sofa-bed in lounge sleeps 2)
• 1 bathroom with bath and shower
• Lounge with original beams, wood burning stove, TV, DVD and CD players
• Kitchen with electric oven, ceramic hob, fridge, microwave etc
• Glass roofed breakfast room to rear of property
• Oil fired central heating and double glazing throughout
• Front garden with outdoor seating. Off road parking
• Linen and fuel provided. Cot and high chair on request
• Terraced rear garden with gravelled area for playing boules
Week-long lets are for 7 nights and usually run from Friday to Friday.
Short breaks are for 3 nights at the weekend (Fri, Sat & Sun) or 4 nights midweek (Mon, Tues, Weds & Thu). Short break prices start at £210.
Please contact us for the price of additional nights and last minute deals
PRICES
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Booking
You may make a provisional booking over by phone or e-mail but we ask for a deposit of £120 to confirm the reservation. The balance is then due 8 weeks before your stay.
Cheques should be made payable to: “Mr. and Mrs. Massey”
Alternatively payment may be made by bank transfer.
You are welcome to arrive from 3pm on your start day and must vacate by 10am on your departure day.
We recommend customers organise their own holiday cancellation insurance.
Sorry, no smoking and no pets.
"...a beautiful cottage - very peaceful. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and look forward to coming back soon" (Mr and Mrs Howe, Suffolk)
Craft Workshops at Zantium Studios
Just next door to the cottage is 'Zantium Studios' offering an exciting programme of art & craft courses throughout the year.
Craft workshops include:
• Tile mosaic & pebble mosaic
• Stained glass
• Kiln formed glass
• Bead making & jewellery
• Precious metal clay
• Batik textiles
• Willow animal sculpture
About the local area
The tiny hamlet of Godfrey Hole was built on the old London to Manchester turnpike and reputedly gained its name from ‘Sir Godfrey’, a notorious local highway man who once holed up in the neighbouring cave! It lies close to many interesting Derbyshire towns and villages and there are plenty of good walking opportunities nearby.
Just down the valley lies Carsington Water offering a great choice of outdoor activities including sailing, windsurfing, fishing and canoeing. Walkers and cyclists are well catered for with an 8 mile track circling the reservoir and the High Peak and Tissington Trails nearby (cycle hire available).
The historic market town of Wirksworth is a mile down the hill with its cafes, pubs and antique shops. The narrow alleyways and distinctive architecture make it well worth exploring on foot. It was once the centre of Derbyshire’s lead mining industry. Visit the Wirksworth Heritage Centre to learn more about its fascinating history.
There is a local market every Tuesday and a farmers’ market the first Saturday of the month. Annual events include Wirksworth well dressings in May and the Arts Festival in September.
The region boasts an impressive industrial past. The nearby village of Cromford forms part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site. Stately homes such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall are all within easy reach.
Other local attractions include the National Stone Centre, Crich Tramway Museum, Caudwell’s Mill and Craft Centre; Red House Stables and Carriage Museum; The Buxton Opera House.
For children there is ‘Gulliver’s Kingdom’ theme park and ‘The Heights of Abraham’ cable car ride at Matlock Bath; Chatsworth Farmyard and Adventure Playground; The National Trust Museum of Childhood at Sudbury Hall; Carsington Water Visitors Centre and playground. Alton Towers is around 45 minutes drive.
The area offers a great choice of options for eating out from country pubs to stylish restaurants.
Nearest pub 1 mile Shop 1 mile Garage 1.5 miles Station Cromford 4 miles.
Matlock 5 miles Ashbourne 8 miles Bakewell 12 miles Derby 14 miles.
For a detailed map of this business with aerial views please click here
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