Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 6 - Ashbourne, Derbyshire

This homely and bright former pub sleeps up to six guests and two canine companions. With its town centre location and easy access to the Peak District National Park, you'll be close to plenty of amenities and you'll get to enjoy the outdoors. Spend your time away visiting the beauty spots, historical attractions and rural villages before relaxing in the garden or cooking a hearty meal for your loved ones.

Enter the property and find yourself in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner where your gaze will be drawn through to the back of the room where a patio door leads to the garden. The kitchen area has wooden cupboards and granite countertops plus a farmhouse-style dining table and chair set. Continue into the lounge area which is decorated in neutral tones with accents of blue and orange.

An additional lounge space offers additional seating in front of the flame effect electric fire. Also on the ground floor is a separate WC. Climb the stairs to reach a family bathroom and two bedrooms – a double and a twin.

The second floor contains another double bedroom with an en-suite. Outside is an enclosed rear courtyard with furniture. There is off-road parking for one car.

During your stay in Ashbourne, explore the market town to find an array of cafes, pubs and shops as well as the tree-filled Ashbourne Park (all within 0.5 miles). From the town, follow the Tissington Trail (0.5 miles) into the Peak District National Park, where you'll reach the Fenny Bentley Cutting hiking area (3 miles). Hop across the River Dove Stepping Stones and soak up the woodland scenery in Dovedale (4.5 miles).

Visit the mysterious Thor's Cave (10 miles) or stop for a cream tea at National Trust Ilam Park (6 miles).