The property
Cressbrook 1.3 miles.
This detached cottage is in a lovely, secluded location next to a working farm, in open countryside, in the hamlet of Litton Slack, near Cressbrook, Derbyshire.
Beautiful throughout, providing welcoming holiday accommodation, this Cressbrook cottage is just perfect for couples wishing to enjoy the delights of the Peak District.
In this Peak District cottage you have a king-size double bedroom and there is also a main shower room on the first floor.
A well-equipped kitchen with dining area is on the ground floor, while the warming woodburning stove in the sitting room is a lovely spot to relax by on those chillier evenings.
Outside this Peak District cottage is a sunny patio area with furniture, perfect for taking in the surrounding countryside views while you enjoy a drink or two and discuss the highlights of a day spent exploring!
The nearby village of Cressbrook follows the River Wye through some lovely gorges and backs on to the Monsal Trail.
The area is now a National Nature Reserve with some species of rare flowers to be found off the beaten track.
Close to your Derbyshire holiday home is the little village of Litton with an excellent pub serving food and a village store, while a little further afield is Tideswell, home to the "Cathedral of the Peak" and some wonderful little shops including a butcher, baker and pharmacy, cafe and a great restaurant.
Other gems to discover from this cottage near Cressbrook are Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the two market towns of Buxton and Bakewell, with a good selection of shops and excellent restaurants.
All in all, a wonderful Peak District cottage to enjoy at any time of the year.
About the location
CRESSBROOK
Tideswell 3 miles; Bakewell 4 miles.
Cressbrook is located on the River Wye and its focal point is the wonderful mill, which was built in 1779 by the famous Richard Arkwright. The surrounding area has some of the prettiest scenery in the Peak District. Follow the footpath upstream of Cressbrook Mill to Water-cum-Jolly, a beautiful river gorge with fine limestone cliffs, which is superb for rock climbers, birdwatchers and walkers. North of the mill lies the lane to Ravensdale, which is adjacent to Cressbrook Dale, a fine gorge-like limestone dale with numerous crags and the remains of several lead mines. Cressbrook Dale is a National Nature Reserve renowned for its range of rare flowers. South of the mill you pass through the lovely Upper Dale and Nether Dale leading up to the famous landmark of Monsal Head, which is on the Monsal Trail. This provides a wonderful “behind the scenes” view of this beautiful part of Derbyshire. Close by is the lovely little village of Litton, which has a village green outside the wonderful food-serving pub, The Red Lion, and a well-stocked village shop. Visit nearby Tideswell in the heart of the Peak District National Park with its fine church dedicated to St John the Baptist, known as "The Cathedral of the Peak", country inns, local eateries, wells dressing and carnival wakes. There is excellent walking with rugged peaks to the north and gentle hills and dales to the south, while Mam Tor and Castleton are only a few miles away with the popular Spa town of Buxton a 25 minute drive.
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