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An outdoor patio with a round table and four chairs next to a stone cottage at The Cottage in Stone Edge
25
Near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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A charming single-storey, stone-fronted cottage, resting in Stone Edge, Derbyshire. Close to Peak District National Park. Woodburning stove. Countryside views. Open-plan. EV charging point. Ashover 3.6 miles; Chesterfield 4.9 miles; Matlock 6 miles. (Ref. 1099455)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £601

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A stone house with a slate roof by a road surrounded by fields and trees at Hillcrest House in Ashbourne
57
Ashbourne, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, DE6
  • Sleeps22
  • Bedrooms10
  • PetsYes

    4.6★

    Outstanding

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A fabulous, detached cottage located in Thorpe near Ashbourne, Derbyshire on the outskirts of the Peak District. Sauna. Hot tubs. Pet-friendly. Matlock 16.4 miles; Ticknall 28.1 miles; Bolsover 31.4 miles. (Ref. 1121092)

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

  • 10% off - Wed 30th Jul to 20th Dec 2025

3 nights from £4369

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A stone building with a small enclosed patio and outdoor seating at 2 Primitive Mews in Chelmorton
12
Chelmorton, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    4.5★

    Outstanding

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Superb stone barn conversion, a terraced Peak District cottage, in heart of Chelmorton village. Lovely location for National Park. Character accommodation with woodburner, en-suites and garden. Buxton 4 miles. (Ref. 4439)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Washing machine

3 nights from £318

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An outdoor area with a house and patio at The Canalside Cottage in Derby
49
Shardlow, Derbyshire, DE72
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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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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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 house with a garden and paved paths leading to outdoor seating at Rose Cottage in Matlock
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Matlock, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, 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)

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  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £615

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A patio area with chairs and small tables next to a house with trellises and plants at Moor Farm Cottage in Alton near Ashover
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Alton near Ashover, Derbyshire, S42
  • Sleeps4
  • Bedrooms2
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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A beautiful, single-storey holiday home encapsulated by the countryside in Alton near Ashover, Derbyshire. Ground-floor living. Hot tub. Barbecue. Gym. Countryside views. Smart TVs. Ashover 1.9 miles, Matlock 5.1 miles, Chesterfield 5.6 miles (Ref. 1129371)

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

3 nights from £599

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A large stone building with multiple windows and doors and a gravel driveway at Rowan Cottage - Fold Yards in Alderwasley near Crich
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Alderwasley, Derbyshire, DE56
  • Sleeps7
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Rowan Cottage - Fold Yards is a beautiful house located in the village of Alderwasley in Derbyshire. En-suites. Woodburning stove. Off-road parking. Matlock 5.8 miles. (Ref. 1156481)

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  • Ground floor bedroom
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £614

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A stone cottage with a fenced yard and gravel ground with hills in the distance at Lane Head Cottage in Alderwasley near Wirksworth
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Alderwasley near Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE56
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Lane Head Cottage is a traditional stone cottage sitting in the rural village of Alderwasley with a toasty woodburning stove and superb country views. Matlock 5.2 miles; Bakewell 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1173986)

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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £518

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A stone house with a gravel driveway and flower beds surrounded by trees at Ivet Lowe in Hopton near Wirksworth
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Hopton near Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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A classic semi-detached cottage resting in the quiet village of Hopton, close to Wirksworth, Derbyshire. Stone cottage. Multi-fuel burner. Carsington 0.3 miles; Wirksworth 2 miles; Brassington 3.9 miles. (Ref. 1012202)

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  • Washing machine

3 nights from £467

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A two-story house with a lawn and a driveway with potted plants at Eboracum in Hathersage
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Hathersage, Peak District, S32
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Eboracum, a stunning detached house rests in the lovely town of Hathersage, Derbyshire. Enclosed garden with barbecue. Country views. Hathersage 0.5 miles; Castleton 5.6 miles; Curbar 6.2 miles. (Ref. 1146371)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £449

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A paved driveway with iron gates leading to a stone house with multiple windows near Chesterfield
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near Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Cherry Tree Farm is a wonderful detached abode set on the outskirts of Chesterfield, Derbyshire, enjoying a hot tub and close proximity to a National Park. Matlock 6 miles; Chatsworth 8.6 miles; Bakewell 9 miles. (Ref. 1165577)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Hot Tub
  • Dishwasher
  • Baby-friendly
  • Games room

3 nights from £1510

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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 stone house with four windows green front door and a stone wall in front at Dove Meadows House in Hartington
47
Hartington, Peak District, SK17
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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This wonderful, five-bedroom holiday home rests in Hartington, Derbyshire. Smart TV. Woodburning stove. Bedrooms with en-suites. Bakewell 10.4 miles; Buxton 11.3 miles. (Ref. 1090402)

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

3 nights from £1454

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A stone building with a red door and hanging flower baskets next to a wooden gate with a sign for free range eggs at The Old Chapel in Crich
19
Crich, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Converted chapel. One en-suite bedroom. Private patio with furniture. Woodburning stove. Crich 3.3 miles. Matlock 4 miles. (Ref. 924332)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Electric vehicle charging

3 nights from £332

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A stone house with a green garden and shrubs under a blue sky at 1 Orchard View in Hathersage
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Hathersage, Peak District, S32
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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This attractive, three-storey, semi-detached cottage rests in the pretty village of Hathersage, Derbyshire. Off-road parking. Woodburning stove. Garden with barbecue. Close to amenities. Castleton 6.1 miles; Curbar 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1087227)

  • Wi-fi
  • Off-road parking
  • Dishwasher

3 nights from £529

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A house with windows and greenery at Montclair
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Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17
  • Sleeps10
  • Bedrooms5
  • PetsYes

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Montclair is a tremendous pet-friendly house in Buxton, Derbyshire, boasting a woodburning stove, a private games room and a barbecue in the rear garden. Tideswell 9.6 miles; Bakewell 12.1 miles; Matlock 20.7 miles. (Ref. 1168740)

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

3 nights from £1140

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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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 £1052

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A stone house with wooden doors and windows and a patio with a bench and plants at Rowtor in Birchover
49
Birchover, Peak District, DE4
  • Sleeps9
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

    Perfect

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Rowtor is a wonderfully-adorned barn conversion residing in Birchover near Winster, Derbyshire. In the Peak District National Park. Study. Mezzanine study. Ground-floor bedrooms and open-plan living. Character. Bakewell 5.6 miles; Matlock 6.3 miles. (Ref. 1120844)

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

3 nights from £642

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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
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  • Baby-friendly

3 nights from £370

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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

Glossop

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.