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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 €606

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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
31
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)

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

3 nights from €691

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A stone house with a garden bench and red tulips in pots in front at Tor Barn in Winster
41
Winster, Peak District, DE4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Tor Barn, a delightful reverse-level cottage nestled in Winster, Derbyshire. Pet-friendly. Enclosed garden. Off-road parking. EV charging available. Matlock 5.3 miles; Bakewell 6.9 miles. (Ref. 1150081)

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

3 nights from €449

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Stone exterior of a two story house with windows and a grey door labeled church cottage in Bakewell
36
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 €857

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A stone brick house with a blue door and multiple windows at 32A Buxton
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Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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This contemporary, lower ground floor apartment sits in the Derbyshire spa town of Buxton. Open-plan living. Centre of Buxton. WiFi. Tideswell 7 miles. (Ref. 26869)

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

3 nights from €357

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A two-story house with a lawn and a driveway with potted plants at Eboracum in Hathersage
30
Hathersage, Peak District, S32
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

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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 €517

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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★

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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 €1206

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A stone building with a wooden fence and gate near a grassy slope at Horsedale Barn in Bonsall
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Bonsall, Peak District, DE4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsYes

    4.9★

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Horsedale Barn is a charming farm stay ideal for couples, nestled in the village of Bonsall in Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Matlock Bath 3.6 miles; Matlock 4.6 miles; Bakewell 9.9 miles. (Ref. 1161151)

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

3 nights from €414

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A garden with a brick building and outdoor furniture at Ladycroft Barn Ashbourne
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Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.8★

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An exceptional barn conversion resting in the pretty village of Kniveton near Ashbourne. All-ground-floor. Off-road parking. WiFi. Matlock 10.4 miles; Bakewell 14.9 miles. (Ref. 1068300)

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

3 nights from €1280

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An aerial view of a house with cows in a field at Lane Head Cottage Alderwasley near Wirksworth
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Alderwasley near Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE56
  • Sleeps5
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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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)

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

3 nights from €596

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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
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Crich, Derbyshire, DE4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    5.0★

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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 €383

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A stone house with wooden windows and door on a street with a village shop sign at The Gables in Castleton Peak District
42
Castleton, Peak District, Peak District, S33
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsYes

    4.8★

    Outstanding

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A fabulous semi-detached house is located in Castleton, Derbyshire. Pet-friendly. Hot tub. Bedrooms with en-suites. Woodburning stove. Hope 1.4 miles; Buxton 10.1 miles; Bakewell 13.5 miles. (Ref. 1059352)

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

3 nights from €925

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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
40
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 €360

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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 €439

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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

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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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 €408

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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
45
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 €1526

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A stone cottage with wooden doors behind a wooden gate and stone walls surrounded by trees at The Dell in Winster
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Winster, Peak District, DE4
  • Sleeps2
  • Bedrooms1
  • PetsNo

    4.9★

    Outstanding

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Romantic character cottage set in peace and tranquillity of the countryside, close to the village of Winster. One cosy double bedroom with en-suite shower room. Large lawned garden. Bakewell 6 miles. (Ref. 938599)

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

3 nights from €392

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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 €734

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A white two story house with a black door and red side door between two brick buildings at Lion House in Ashbourne
40
Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6
  • Sleeps6
  • Bedrooms3
  • PetsNo

    4.7★

    Outstanding

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An attractive, spacious property situated within the market town of Ashbourne. Off-road parking. WiFi. Games room. Matlock 13.3 miles. (Ref. 1012562)

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

3 nights from €695

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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

    4.9★

    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 €1595

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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.