Days out in the Peak District National Park

Retire to the peace, beauty and adventure of the Peak District!

Peak DistrictLocated right in the heart of England, the Peak District National Park was the first national park in England, established in 1951. Located mainly within Derbyshire, but also encompassing reaches of Cheshire, Staffordshire and Yorkshire, the Peak District National Park is a region of staggering natural beauty; wild moorlands, limestone dales and dramatic rocky spurs create a beautiful landscape, rich in wildlife and hugely popular with visitors.

There is a monumental amount to discover from Peak District cottages, with landscapes of outstanding beauty, timeless market towns and glorious historical sites. Whether you are looking for a relaxing cultural weekend getaway in the Peak District, romantic break in wild scenery or an adrenaline fuelled adventure holiday, self catering Peak District accommodation is an ideal solution. Walking, sailing, cycling, paragliding, caving and rock climbing holidays in the Peak District absolutely thrive, with the city of Derby holds a great number of cultural and historical attractions which are well worth exploring from Peak District accommodation too.

The landscapes of the Peak District National Park are not only stunning, but are also considered to be the finest rock climbing and caving destinations in England. However many times you visit, mountain biking, fishing and walking in the Peak District will always inspire and thrill. Activity holidays from a Peak District holiday cottage are particularly exciting, with world class facilities, both professional and natural, suitable for a vast range of sports. Peak District rock climbing courses are among the best in the whole of the UK, catering for all levels of ability, and there are even opportunities to enjoy watersports on the Peak District's many lakes.

If you would prefer to independently explore the Peak District, information on routes are readily available for walking, horse riding and mountain biking. Information on the Peak District and Peak District walking guides are easily sought in tourist information centres and book shops throughout England, such is the popularity of this wonderful region in the heart of the country. There are many tales of mystical beasts and bizarre apparitions from throughout the ages in the Peak District, adding a little intrigue and adventure to Peak District walks, if any was needed. The Peak Forest Lead Mines walks, Deepdale walks and Upper Dovedale walks are some of the more popular walks in the Peak District, but there are many hundreds of excellent trails to try from a Peak District cottage.

Taking an isolated, self catering cottage in the Peak District is an absolute delight at any time of year, whether you are hoping for a romantic hideaway, family holiday or an activity break mountain biking, fishing or walking in the Peak District. There is a huge amount of accommodation in the Peak district, with holiday cottages located throughout, both tucked away in perfect solitude and in picturesque villages including Leek, Calver and Holloway. With so much accommodation available, including some impossibly beautiful log cabins in the Peak District, weekend getaways are a hugely viable option. Many of our Peak District holiday cottage owners are more than happy to accept short bookings, so simply find the self catering Peak District cottage that captures your imagination and discuss your plans directly with the owner.


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Beautifully renovated luxury stone cottage in the heart of the Peak District.
England , Heart of England , Derbyshire
Tucked away in a quiet country village, there are numerous walks straight from the door and a friendly local pub serving good home cooked food both lunchtimes and evenings. The spacious detached cottage sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms and retains many orig... [full details of property 93680]

2 Excellent self-catering accommodations in The Peak District
England , Heart of England , Derbyshire
Yew Tree Nook and Lady Pond Retreat - offer 4 and 5 star tourist board rated accommodations at Bradley Hall, Bradley near Ashbourne, Derbyshire. Yew Tree Nook has been uncovered from the wine cellars of the Grade 11 listed house of Bradley Hall an... [full details of property 50812]

Sleeping 8 + 1, “Peak Retreat” a country S/C holiday cottage.
England , Heart of England , Derbyshire
Sleeping 8+1, “Peak Retreat” self catering holiday accommodation promises tranquility and far reaching views. Recently converted the house offers 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms, gardens and modern contemporary living making it perfect for a relaxing holi... [full details of property 99028]

Luxury brand new traditional stone built cottage
England , Heart of England , Derbyshire
All year round self catering traditional stone built end terraced cottage having open views from both the front and rear of the property. It is situated in the Peak National Park near to the Manifold Valley with numerous walks through beautiful co... [full details of property 86318]

A converted stone barn in the Peak District of Derbyshire
England , Heart of England , Derbyshire
A 300 year-old converted self catering stone barn. Situated in the Conservation Area of the medevil town of Chapel-en-le-Frith, Meadow view is a spacious holiday home equipped and comfortably furnished for five people. The kitchen has doors ... [full details of property 7553]

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