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Dannah Cottages

Luxury self catering holiday cottages in the picturesque village of Kirk Ireton near Ashbourne, in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales and on the southern fringes of the peak district.

Awarded 5 Star GOLD from VisitEngland, Heather and Honeysuckle Cottages are self catering taken to new heights.

Only for adults, each cottage accommodates two people which makes them ideal for mini-moons and romantic getaways. Both have hot-tubs, hand made king size beds, exquisite artwork and atmospheric lighting.

At Dannah Cottages you’ll have everything you need. We have provide towels, robes, linen and even slippers and toiletries. We have also added some essentials, ensuring you settle in with minimal fuss on your first evening. As a special touch we provide welcoming wine and chocolate. Touches which are sure to make all the difference!

A stay at Dannah Cottages will give you an indulgent and much needed retreat from everyday life. Relax and watch village life unfold from the window of the beautiful master bedrooms. Sample the hospitality and real ale in the famous Barley Mow Inn. Stretch out on the soft leather sofas in the cosy and intimate sitting rooms or relax and sip Champagne under the stars in your own private, bubbling, hot-tub. The choice is yours.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) – Re-opening on Monday April 12th

At long last we are delighted to announce that we are able to welcome guests again from Monday April 12th. Hopefully the awful lockdowns are now behind us and we are able to look forward to normality once more.

For Dannah Cottages Covid related cancellation policy, and also information on bookings made between 03/09/2020 and 01/08/2021, which are covered by Master Cancel, please refer to our T&Cs page.

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A warm welcome from Joan & Helen

Joan and Helen Slack are joint owners of the cottages. Joan has many year of experience in the hospitality industry gained from running our sister property Dannah Farm, A boutique 5 star guest house in the nearby village of Shottle. Helen is the wife of Joan’s eldest son James.

Four walls and a location…… This was the description given to our new self-catering venture after we were a little way into the restoration!

What began, we thought, as a lick of paint, a little damp-proofing and a tidy up turned into a major re-build lasting almost exactly two years from start to finish. But what a transformation it has been – the cottages really are something special, from hot-tub to four poster beds, original artwork to chilled wine waiting in the fridge, they have the WOW factor in spades! Cosy romantic retreats just for two with everything you could want to make that special birthday, anniversary or honeymoon an occasion to remember.

The cottages have been restored sympathetically and are a perfect marriage of traditional and bang up to date – from solid oak beams to the Canadian Spa Hot tubs!

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Luxury Group Staycation for up to 6 guests at Dannah Farm

Stunning 18th Century farmhouse accommodation, for exclusive use – three luxury doubles, all en-suite with six foot beds, double jacuzzi baths and power showers. Toiletries, robes, towels and slippers are provided of course! Private top of the range hot tub for your exclusive use, lovely gardens with BBQ. Spacious private lounge, dining and food preparation area with lots of welcome goodies, fresh bread, milk, cereals, preserves, wine, etc, etc.

Dannah Farm is our sister property set on a working Chatsworth farm just across the Ecclesbourne valley (4 miles, 10 minutes drive) from the cottages. Surrounded by beautiful countryside Dannah offers it’s guests the chance to escape the noise, crowds, and pressures of everyday life with award winning accommodation, personal service and attention to detail that is second to none.

For further details please visit www.dannah.co.uk

There are many great local, independent restaurants within easy reach

Eating Out

While the cottages are of course equipped with all the equipment and utensils you may need, eating out locally is a real treat and a wonderful way of exploring the area. Follow this link to view our recommendations for local pubs and restaurants with a range of styles and prices. This list is by no means exhaustive, but these are all places where we eat out ourselves and believe provide the best experiences in the local area.

Perfect base for exploring the Peak District

Location & Map

Dannah Cottages are located in the picturesque village of Kirk Ireton in the heart of the beautiful Derbyshire Dales. Kirk Ireton is a charming, unspoilt little village, dating back at least as far as the Bronze Age. It boasts a lovely old church dating from the 12th Century, a tiny but very well stocked village shop, and the famous Barley Mow Inn. The village is in a delightful rural setting, yet only a short drive from Ashbourne, known as the ” Gateway to the Peak”.

Lots to see & do

Local Attractions

We are lucky to have many attractions and activities close by. From the sumptuous Chatsworth House to the magnificent Kedleston Hall. From Crich Tramway Museum, the famous caves at Castleton to the cable cars at Matlock Bath. For the more energetic, Carsington water with its many water sports is close by. The thrills and spills of Alton Towers are within easy reach too. Take in a play at the fantastic Buxton Opera House or discover endless pretty villages, Bakewell, Tissington and Eyam to name but a few…

Where to get your essentials

Amenities

The well stocked village shop and the famous Barley Mow Inn are just over the road from the cottages. Ashbourne is the closest large town and contains many shops and amenities that may be useful during your stay. While the supermarkets are undoubtedly convenient the smaller independent stores provide goods of a superb quality along with a few local delicacies such as Ashbourne Gingerbread and Derbyshire Oatcakes.