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A house with a garden and steps at New Elms Farmhouse in Melbourne, Derbyshire
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Melbourne, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE73
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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New Elms Farmhouse is a wonderful, pet-friendly detached holiday home located in the pleasant village of Melbourne in Derbyshire with a bubbling hot tub. Derby 10.1 miles. (Ref. 1169994)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £1048

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An outdoor area with a house and patio at The Canalside Cottage in Derby
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Shardlow, Derbyshire, DE72
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

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The Canalside Cottage is a stunning, single-storey cottage located near Shardlow, Derbyshire, boasting open-plan living, EV charging, and canal views. Derby 8.8 miles; Loughborough 10.7 miles; Nottingham 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1177941)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £526

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A house with doors and windows surrounded by plants at Rose Cottage in Hartington
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Hartington, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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Rose Cottage is a gorgeous home set in the historic village of Hartington in the heart of the Peak District National Park, enjoying a woodburning stove. Bakewell 10.8 miles; Buxton 12.6 miles. (Ref. 1165522)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £363

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Exterior of a stone cottage with windows a bench plants and a gravel path at Rose Cottage in Ashford-in-the Water
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Ashford-in-the Water, Peak District, DE45
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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Charming stone cottage in 'chocolate-box' Peak District village Ashford-in-the-Water. Original features, country style kitchen with range cooker, open fires and courtyard garden. Bakewell 2 miles. (Ref. 951123)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £410

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Stone exterior of a two story house with windows and a grey door labeled church cottage in Bakewell
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Bakewell, Peak District, DE45
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This gorgeous three-storey cottage lies in Bakewell, Derbyshire. Enclosed garden. No pets. Bedroom with en-suite. Off-road parking. Chatsworth 9.6 miles; Matlock 8.3 miles; Buxton 12.3 miles. (Ref. 1064674)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £745

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A stone exterior wall with green framed windows and a sliding glass door next to a garden bed and outdoor seating area at Temperance Croft Wadshelf near Chesterfield
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Wadshelf near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Temperance Croft is a charming, single-storey holiday cottage resting in the quaint little village of Wadshelf in Derbyshire which is ideal for couples. Chatsworth 5.4 miles; Bakewell 8.3 miles; Matlock 9.1 miles. (Ref. 1155313)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £312

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A stone house with a garden and paved paths leading to outdoor seating at Rose Cottage in Matlock
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Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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Rose Cottage is a charming, stone-built cottage settled into the bustling town of Matlock, Derbyshire. Close to National Park. Near shop, pub, and river. Matlock Bath 1.8 miles; Peak District National Park 5 miles, Bakewell 8.7 miles. (Ref. 958573)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £611

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A stone cottage with red window frames and wooden outdoor furniture in a garden at Croft Cottage in Castleton Peak District
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Castleton, Peak District, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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An impressive new property to Sykes, Croft Cottage is a charming, three-bedroom abode resting rurally in Castleton, Derbyshire. Hot tub. Rural. Family-friendly. In Peak District National Park. Hope 1.5 miles; Buxton 10.1 miles; Bakewell 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1057505)

  • Wi-fi
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £910

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The exterior of a cream-colored house with a blue door two windows a metal bench and several potted plants at Little Bargate in Castleton
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Castleton, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This delightful stone annexe is situated in Castleton, Derbyshire. WiFi. Woodburner. Pet-friendly. Guisborough 9 miles; Pickering 19 miles. (Ref. 993369)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £342

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A stone and plaster cottage with chimneys on a paved road at Bedehouse Cottage in Cromford near Matlock Bath
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Cromford near Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A lovely, character cottage in the World Heritage village of Cromford. WiFi. Beams, stone walls and a patio garden with furniture. Wonderful base for exploring the Derbyshire Dales. Matlock 3 miles. (Ref. 903532)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly
  • Sky TV

3 nights from £381

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The exterior of a two-story house with a white door and windows a driveway with a car a concrete path leading to a white gate and green bushes at Sylvannah in Buxton
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Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Sylvannah, a beautifully-presented holiday home is located in the stunning spa town of Buxton. WiFi. Pet-friendly. Close to Peak District National Park. Tideswell 7.1 miles; Bakewell 11.6 miles; Matlock 20 miles. (Ref. 1077186)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £314

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A stone cottage with a wooden door and windows a patio with a yellow umbrella tables and chairs and a low stone wall at Peacock Cottage Sparrowpit near Castleton and Buxton
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Sparrowpit near Castleton and Buxton, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A charming mid-terrace barn conversion situated on a working farm, near the hamlet of Sparrowpit. WiFi, off road parking, original beams and exposed brickwork. Great base for exploring the Peak District National Park. Chapel-en-le-Frith 3 miles. (Ref. 928158)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £354

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A house with a stone wall hedge and white gate with woodlands sign at Woodlands in Darley Dale
40
Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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An attractive dormer bungalow resting in Darley Dale, close to the Peak District National Park. Close to amenities. Off-road parking. Wheelchair friendly. Matlock 3.1 miles; Bakewell 5.5 miles; Ashbourne 15.4 miles. (Ref. 1077976)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £487

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A brick house with two windows a blue door loungers a wooden bench a table with chairs and an umbrella behind a wooden fence at The Croft in Hollington Derbyshire
20
Hollington, Derbyshire, Derbyshire, DE6
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This delightful contemporary-styled property rests in Hollington, near Ashbourne, in Derbyshire. All-ground-floor. Open-plan living. Ashbourne 5.4 miles; Derby 10.9 miles. (Ref. 964759)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £359

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The front of a stone house with a blue door and decorative windows at Arlington House in Matlock
42
Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps16
  • Bedrooms8
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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This beautiful Victorian townhouse rests in Matlock, Derbyshire. Set over four floors. En-suite in all bedrooms. Games room. Perfect for family gatherings. Matlock Bath 1.6 miles; Bakewell 8.5 miles; Buxton 20.2 miles. (Ref. 1018117)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1386

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A stone house with a patio and metal railing next to a river with trees in the background at River Cottage Hayfield in Hayfield
40
Hayfield, Derbyshire, SK22
  • Sleeps8
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A pretty, stone-built cottage overlooking the River Sett, in Hayfield village. WiFi. En-Suite. Pub and shop within 0.1 miles. Buxton 10.2 miles. (Ref. 1007439)

  • Wi-fi
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £800

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A stone building with a slate roof next to a paved driveway and a low stone wall at Lilimae Barn in Hognaston near Hulland Ward
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Hognaston near Hulland Ward, Derbyshire, DE6
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Lilimae Barn is a detached barn conversion resting in the village of Hognaston, near Hulland Ward, Derbyshire. Near National Park. Near pub. Near lake. Hulland 2.7 miles; Matlock Bath 7.8 miles; Bakewell 13.9 miles. (Ref. 1138111)

  • Wi-fi
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £370

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A stone cottage with a tiled roof and a small front garden enclosed by a stone wall and wooden gate at Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage in Old Tupton near Clay Cross
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Old Tupton near Clay Cross, Derbyshire, S42
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A Grade II listed property, resting on the outskirts of Clay Cross. Woodburning fire. WiFi. Hot tub. Set in a 100 acres of farmland. Chesterfield 5 miles. (Ref. 945165)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £596

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An outdoor deck with a hot tub and wicker sofa overlooking a village and green hills at Barncroft in Tansley near Matlock
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Tansley near Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps11
  • Bedrooms4
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Barncroft is an outstanding detached bungalow situated in Tansley, Derbyshire boasting a double-sided log burner, hot tub, and elevated countryside views. Matlock 2 miles; Chesterfield 10.3 miles; Sutton-in-Ashfield 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1158073)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine
  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £1301

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A paved garden path with plants and trees next to a house with wooden doors and windows at Brinks View Cottage in Hope near Castleton
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Hope near Castleton, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A lovely, cosy cottage situated in the heart of the bustling village of Hope. Woodburning stove. Pretty views. Ideal for a couple or small family. Castleton 1.5 miles (Ref. 918154)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £340

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Set amidst the glorious Derbyshire countryside is this collection of Peak District short breaks. With its picture-perfect market towns and the dramatic landscape of the magnificent national park, short breaks in the Peak District make for an enchanting escape, whatever the time of year.

Why Book Short Breaks in the Peak District?

The Peak District and Derbyshire offer a diverse range of superb excursions for a short break, whether you're seeking a quirky spa town for a shopping spree or wishing to ramble across breath-taking moorland at the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire has something for everyone.

Bring your bike along to these Peak District weekend breaks so you can speed along the Tissington Trail and discover the ancient secrets of underground caverns. Its sleepy villages offer rustic taverns to soak in the culture, where you can treat yourself to dining out during your self-catered stay.

Other things to do during short breaks in the Peak District include golfing, zip-lining in the treetops at Go Ape, climbing and water sports at activity centres.

For more ideas on how to spend your Peak District Weekend break, check out our Peak District Travel Guide »


Places to Visit during a Peak District Weekend Break

The region is also renowned for its rich heritage and endless places to visit; explore it all during a Peak District short break! Be sure to explore the quaint, pretty streets of Bakewell and tuck into the iconic dessert to which the town gave its name, or spend the day at the bustling town of Buxton, with its fabulous Opera House showing live entertainment all year round.

Alternatively, visit the charming town of Matlock during a 2-night stay in the Peak District. The town is home to a wealth of attractions, such as the Heights of Abraham, where you can soak in the splendour of nature from a cable car; Matlock Farm Park, home to an array of furry animals; and Gulliver's Kingdom, a thrilling family-friendly theme park!

More locations to visit during a Peak District short break:

Ashbourne

Eyam

Hathersage

Holmfirth

Types of Short Breaks in the Peak District

Book an escape with one of these Peak District short breaks today! If you’re looking to bring the whole family along for a celebration then check out these large cottages in Derbyshire or large cottages in the Peak District!

Don’t leave your beloved pooch at home by booking a dog-friendly cottage in Derbyshire or a dog-friendly cottage in the Peak District.

Those seeking a recuperating escape in a stylish abode may wish to book Peak District luxury cottages, Peak District holiday cottages with hot tubs or these hot tub breaks in Derbyshire. 

Alternatively, these lodges in the Peak District can also make for excellent places to stay.

Still can't decide? Explore these short and weekend breaks in the UK or narrow down your search to one of these Derbyshire cottages or Peak District cottages.