The Potting Shed - Peak District cottage with beautiful view
Cottage with 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, Garden
Chris and David Jones welcome you to the Potting Shed in the village of Wormhill. This delightful detached cottage is situated in the heart of the Peak District National Park. It is located privately within the half acre grounds of the owner's property.
The property was originally the potting shed for the orangery of Hargate Hall, built around 1900. The original grounds of Hargate Hall are now split into four properties, standing on their own at one end of the small hamlet of Wormhill. The cottage and its garden command spectacular views across the hills of the Peak District towards Mam Tor.
Enjoy an away from it all holiday with peace and quiet, yet with easy and quick access to local towns.
The non-smoking accommodation is all on one level and comprises a small entrance hall, open plan living room and kitchen, two bedrooms and bathroom. Quality solid wood furntiure is provided throughout.
The kitchen is fully equipped and contains a full size oven, a microwave oven, a dishwasher and fridge with freezer compartment. The living area has a colour television and video recorder, radio and CD player. A log burning stove adds to the cosy atmosphere.
Bedroom 1 has a double bed, while bedroom 2 has adult size bunk beds. The bathroom has a bath with shower over.
Laundry facilities are available in the utility room at the rear of the cottage (shared with the owner).
Double glazing and central heating are provided throughout. Electricity and gas are included in the price and bedding and towels are provided free of charge. A cot and highchair are avaialable on request. (Please bring your own cot bedding)
The cottage has its own private garden with decking area, garden furniture and barbecue. You can enjoy your dinner along with the beautiful view.
Dogs are welcome for an extra charge of £10.
On your arrival you will be greeted by a vase of fresh flowers and refreshments to relax you after your journey. All essentials, such as washing up liquid, toilet tissue etc. are provided for your convenience.
The cottage is available all year round, whether you want a long break or a short get away.
Special packages are available for Valentines, birthdays, anniversaries etc. at an extra charge. Christmas and New Year packages are included in the price.
Facilities for this holiday cottage in Buxton, Heart of England
Property
Type:
Cottage
Nearest Airport:
Manchester - 27 miles
Nearest Bar/Pub:
The Anglers Rest, Millers Dale - 1 miles
Nearest Restaurant:
Various, Buxton - 4 miles
Location Type:
Quiet, Rural/Village
Bedrooms:
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom. Twin Bedroom has bunk beds.
Cot available so sleeps four plus baby.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom. Bath has shower over
Kitchen:
Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Iron. Washing machine in seperate building. Tumble drier also available. No charge for these.
General:
Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. Central heating is independent of the log burning stove. Constant hot water. No extra charge for these.
Dining:
Seating for 4. highchair available
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, Radio, CD System, Board Games.
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. The garden furniture and barbecue are situated on the deck which has beautiful views across the hills.
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Not Suitable For Wheelchairs, Suitable For Elderly, Pets Allowed, Sorry - No Smokers.
Local activities in and around Buxton, Heart of England
The area offers countless opportunities for walkers with miles of footpaths across unspoilt countryside. The energetic can climb Mam Tor,where on a good day you can watch the hang gliders soar from the top, or you could tackle Kinder Scout.
Enjoy a more gentle walk by the river at Millers Dale along the Monsal Trail or visit the pretty village of Castleton with its numerous caves and caverns, including the famous Blue John Mine. Visit the Ladybower Reservoir where the Dambusters tested Barnes-Wallis' famous bouncing bomb, or visit the pretty Goyt Valley.
The picturesque village of Tideswell (2 miles)) offers the nearest shopping facilities and its centrepiece is the Church of John the Baptist, the Cathedral of the Peak. The spa town of Buxton is approximately 4 miles away, with its delightful Pavilion Gardens and the Buxton Opera House which offers a variety of live entertainment all year round. The market town of Bakewell is appropximately 8 miles away, where you can enjoy a leisurely stroll by the River Derwent and visit the local shops, including the famous Bakewell Pudding Shop. Visit the historic village of Eyam where the Great Plague first started and where the brave villagers quarantined themselves.
If you enjoy visiting stately homes then visit Chatsworth House, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, or Haddon Hall one of the finest Mediaeval and Tudor houses in the country.
The area is renowned for thre tradition of Well Dressing, and from May through to September you can find a village where you can watch and even join in this age old tradition. The event always culminates with the Blessing of the Well and is often accompanied by carnivals and torchlight processions.
Finally for the young at heart, the famous theme park, Alton Towers is only an hour away.
Please not that not all attractions are open all year round.
Rental rates for this cottage
Price Per Week
Quoted In
Approximately equivalent to
UK Pound
Euro
US Dollar
30 Aug - 31 Oct 2008
£318.00
€400.68
$515.16
1 Nov - 19 Dec 2008
£230.00
€289.80
$372.60
20 Dec - 26 Dec 2008
£417.00
€525.42
$675.54
27 Dec - 2 Jan 2009
£417.00
€525.42
$675.54
3 Jan - 28 Mar 2009
£230.00
€289.80
$372.60
28 Mar - 25 Jul 2009
£318.00
€400.68
$515.16
25 Jul - 5 Sep 2009
£417.00
€525.42
$675.54
5 Sep - 31 Oct 2009
£318.00
€400.68
$515.16
31 Oct - 23 Dec 2009
£230.00
€289.80
$372.60
23 Dec - 30 Dec 2009
£417.00
€525.42
$675.54
30 Dec - 6 Jan 2010
£417.00
€525.42
$675.54
Rental Notes: Weekend breaks available - 3 nights Fri-Mon at 60% of weekly rate, Short breaks available Mon-Fri at 70% of weekly rate.
These breaks are not available during school holiday period. Exceptions to this are February half term, and bookings which are made 4 weeks or less before the start date of the holiday.
Changeover day for weekly bookings is usually Saturday, but this may be flexible. Arrival time is from 3 p.m. Departure time is by 10 a.m.
2 dogs maximum at £10 per dog.
Late offers for this Cottage
Late Offer Specials:
Arrival Date
Departure Date
Nights
Price
Notes
29 November 2008
06 December 2008
7
£225
05 December 2008
08 December 2008
3
£135
06 December 2008
13 December 2008
7
£225
20 December 2008
27 December 2008
7
£400
22 December 2008
27 December 2008
5
£320
Availability of The Potting Shed
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
05 February 2005
Property listed since:
05 February 2005
Holiday Cottage in england - Heart of England - Derbyshire - Buxton - Wormhill
