Carder Cottage

About this property

Well-positioned in the centre of Longnor, a charming Peak District village in Staffordshire, is this stone-fronted property, Carder Cottage. Featuring an open fire, a welcoming interior, a private and enclosed suntrap garden and flexible sleeping arrangements across three bedrooms, and within proximity to the National Park's popular walking trails, the cottage is the ideal base for a family or group of six, looking to explore the outdoors. Roadside parking, state-of-the-art appliances, a contemporary kitchen, stone floors, elegant interiors, and plush carpets will greet you, offering both a convenient and relaxing environment to treat as your home-from-home. Beyond Carder Cottage, explore the village of Longnor, boasting a tearoom, shop, pub/restaurant, and sweet shop, perfect for stocking up on the essentials and maybe a treat or two; Cobbles Cafe is on your doorstep, whilst a general convenience store will serve your self-catering needs. A short car journey away you will reach an array of beauty spots, nestled within the countryside, perfect to discover as a family; hike up to Chrome Hill, otherwise known as The Dragon's back, The Monsal Trail, The Roaches, tour Chee Dale trail, or venture to Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park, a two-million-year-old underground cave. Further afield, towards Buxton, plan a day out to The Pavilion Gardens, trek up Grin Low Hill, reaching Solomon’s Temple at its summit, or learn about the surrounding culture and community at Buxton Crescent Heritage Experiences. The market town of Bakewell is also accessible by car, where you can access an abundance of walking routes through the Peak District National Park, enjoy guided events around Bakewell Old House Museum, or take in the stunning landscape of Bakewell Bridge, set over River Wye. Be sure to check out the lavish stately home of Chatsworth House with its grand interior and expansive gardens with labyrinth or make your way over to the esteemed Haddon Hall where you can tour the magnificent Tudor Hall and vibrant Elizabethan gardens. If you can’t get enough of the excellent walking opportunities on offer, head over to High Peak Junction where you can embark on the renowned 17.5 mile High Peak Trail offering exceptional views and scenery along the way. Enjoy all that Staffordshire and Derbyshire has to offer by choosing Carder Cottage as your abode.

Longnor, a picturesque Peak District village on the Staffordshire Moorlands/Derbyshire boundary, is a good touring base with the River Dove to the east and the River Manifold to the west. A tavern, a shop, a Post Office, a candy shop, a café tearoom, a fish and chip business, and a beautiful church can all be found in the village. A scale of market costs is still posted on a board outside the market hall, and the historic market square is cobbled. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Buxton's famed Opera House, Bakewell's charming market town, and the Alton Towers theme park are all within easy driving distance.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size - hairdryer, 1 x double, 1 x bunk room.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.

Kitchen/diner.

Dining room.

Sitting room with open fire

Oil central heating with 1 x open fire.

Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Tassimo coffee machine (starter pack provided) and cafetiere.

WiFi, Smart TV, 5G.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Travel cot and Highchair available on request.

Welcome pack provided.

Dorma bed linen and towels included in rent.

Ample roadside parking.

Enclosed multi-level rear garden with patio, charcoal BBQ and furniture.

No smoking.

Shop and Pub (Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn) 0.1 miles.

Note: One well behaved dog welcome.

There is no lawned area to the garden, but there is ample walking space in the vicinity