Cathy's Say

These delightful Peak District cottages are situated in the Edale Valley, a wide expanse of green overlooked by the Iron Age fort on Mam Tor lying just to the south of the great gritstone and peat mass of Kinder Scout, which is usually accepted as the southern end of the Pennines. It is the starting point for the demanding Pennine Way which stretches all the way to Scotland and is also a popular centre for walkers venturing out onto the local fells. Today we take for granted our right to enjoy walking on the moors and hills throughout the country however it was not the case 80 years ago when most of the land was inaccessible. A now-famous mass trespass on nearby Kinder Scout in 1932 caused a national outcry and was the catalyst for the right to roam campaign which culminated in legislation in 2000 giving the right to walk anywhere in 'open country' currently defined as mountain, moor, heathland, downland and common land.

Property Description

Only a 5 minute walk across meadows from the peaceful and sheltered farmstead setting of these two cottages leads to the shops and village inns of picturesque Edale (a mile by road) and the start of the Pennine Way and its trail over 30,000 acres of National Trust owned High Peak. Converted from an old stone barn and very comfortably fitted and equipped, these spacious cottages enjoy shared use of a paddock garden with a stream, and are adjacent to the owners' farmhouse home. They are bookable as completely self contained cottages, or, as one very large property sleeping 22 and 2 children in 12 bedrooms. This is excellent walking country, with a glorious landscape of heather clad moors and wind sculptured stones. Pony trekking locally. Cycle hire available 2 miles. Good fly fishing is available at Ladybower Reservoir, 8 miles away. Within 4 miles are the village of Hope (with good shops and pubs) and Castleton, with its Blue John Caverns, Peveril Castle and bustling cafe's, inns, restaurants and craft shops. Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Bakewell and Buxton are all within 15 miles and Alton Towers is about 1 hour's drive. The local railway station (½ mile) enables return rides from Hope Valley walking, or easy visits to Magna and Meadowhall in Sheffield, and the Science Museum in Manchester.

 

Twelve bedrooms. A superb party barn: Pennine Cottage and Jacob's Cottage can be connected by additional rooms at both ground and first floor levels. Ground floor: Games/dining room (this is formed from the games room when booked as one property and situated next door to the kitchen of Jacob's Cottage enabling catering for 24 people). Bar room. First floor: Double bedroom. Three twin bedded rooms.