Luxury Self-Catering Cottage near Ashbourne

The bedroom is a stylish sanctuary in which to relax, with stunning views of the un-spoilt village of Kirk Ireton and the surrounding Derbyshire countryside. The centerpiece of this enchanting room is the voluptuous six-foot wide four-poster bed. Handcrafted in the nearby town of Matlock using reclaimed timbers from the old lace market in Nottingham. It is so tall it needs a step to help our guests climb in.

Adjoining the master bedrooms is the beautiful en-suite bathroom. With a deep bath, warm heated floor and large shower cube. Fluffy towels, robes, slippers and luxury toiletries await to help you relax and soak away the cares of a hectic life.

The warm and sunny living room blends beautiful oak beams with the sumptuous soft furnishings help to create a delightful cosy ambience. Lie back on the soft leather sofa and allow yourself to drift away with the dancing flames of the hand-crafted tunnel fire.

The natural stone tiles in the living room run through into the snug. A versatile space, the perfect nook to snuggle down finish off a book, or set the dining table, light the candles in the candelabra and enjoy a romantic dinner for two.

The kitchen is equipped with all modern appliances. Fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and coffee machine along with plenty of elegant crockery, cutlery and utensils.

The French windows in the living room lead directly onto the private terrace, with its driftwood tables and seats, it seems to have been taken straight out of a fairy tale. The tiny and welcoming nearby shop is happy to order meat from the local farm shop (a traditional working farm), perfect for cooking on the hand-crafted barbecue.

Step down to the sunken patio area and into the Canadian Spa Hot Tub, with its hot bubbling water waiting to help you soak away the stresses and strains of modern living. Here you will also find “The Den”. A Scandinavian-style cabin, often used as a handy changing room for the tub, but so much more. With games, magazines and plenty of space to relax.

The front garden, commands excellent views of Kirk Ireton the garden bench offers the perfect vantage point from which to watch village life unfold.

If you feel like a break from the self-catering aspect of your stay, the uniquely famous 17th Century pub ‘The Barley Mow‘ is nearby, just twenty yards down the hill.