Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 9 - Brassington, Derbyshire

A beautiful, spacious family retreat, located in the centre of the lovely village of Brassington, bursting with historic streets, two village pubs and a children’s play area. There are numerous walks, and plenty to explore, with the wonderful Tissington Trail just a little under 7 miles away, offering 13 miles of scenic walking or cycling. There are cycle hire facilities, and the old railway line makes for secure and flat walking.

Carsington water is just over 2 miles away, perfect for water sports, a lovely scenic walk or cycling. For a vibrant day out, Matlock Bath (6.5m) offers a seaside sensation without the sea, with arcades, lots of cafes and shops and places to explore by the river Derwent. Historical Haddon Hall, with its magnificent gardens is just over 12 miles away, and the fabulous Chatsworth House with its extensive land is just 13 miles.

The historic market town of Ashbourne (7 miles) is ideal for independent shops including food shops, deli’s, butchers and bakeries. The property itself was originally two cottages, offering a spacious family gathering space, whilst retaining the lovely feel of a country Derbyshire cottage. Each room is light and offers some lovely spaces to gather, or to find peaceful corners for reading or playing a board game.

A wonderful blend of practical and pretty, there is a boot room to decant your coats and shoes, that also offers a washing machine, dishwasher and further storage and sink. This leads to the kitchen, which is very well equipped. This lovely open space offers a dining table where everyone can come together to enjoy meals.

There is soft seating here and some doggy friendly blankets, so that everyone can relax together in the heart of the home and enjoy the ambience from the log burner. Leading from the kitchen are two living rooms, one enjoying the garden view and the other with a log burner and cosy spaces to sit and enjoy. There is a downstairs bedroom, which can also be used as a study and has a desk, and bathroom offering lower floor accommodation, and the remainder of the bedrooms are upstairs with a further family shower room and en-suite.

Each room offers some lovely handmade cushions that have been lovingly created to help make your stay comfortable and homely. Outside you can enjoy open countryside views from the pretty enclosed garden. Perfect for everyone making the most of being in such a scenic space and appreciating the gorgeous countryside views.