Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 8 - Crich, Derbyshire

Sitting on the owner's farm surrounded by pretty countryside, this spacious cottage is a perfect rural retreat for a large group of friends or family holidaying with their four-legged friends. It has an enclosed garden and secluded patio with a BBQ, a bubbling hot tub and country views, and a wood burner, a ground floor bedroom, and shower room. It's 1 mile from the village of Crich and 7 miles from the Peak District where there's excellent walking and attractions.

The charming stone-built cottage has bags of character and a welcoming lounge with a Smart TV and a wood burner for cosy evenings in. Gather for sociable mealtimes in the dining room cooked in the spacious kitchen, where you'll find everything you need to cook tasty fare. There's also a handy shower room on the ground floor and a cosy bunkroom, perfect for little ones.

Upstairs are three more bedrooms, two king-size rooms and a twin, with lovely wooden beds and country views, and the family bathroom. Enjoy the views and peaceful setting sitting on the patio, relax in the hot tub, and light the BBQ for fun evenings under the stars while the kids and canines play on the lawn. Go out for walks from your front door or head to the Peak District (7 miles) for endless footpaths among stunning scenery.

Crich (1 mile) is home to two shops, a cafe, a fish and chip shop, an Indian restaurant, and two pubs, as well as the National Tramway Museum. You might also like to visit Crich Memorial Tower, sitting above the village, known as Crich Stand, explore Cromford Mills (5.5 miles) to find out what was invented there, or visit the shops and cafe, and discover the quirky seaside atmosphere in Matlock Bath (6 miles).