The Owd House

Glossop, Central England

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.7 mi

The Owd House is a cottage in Glossop, set in the Peak District and sleeping five, making it a good fit for families or groups wanting to explore this part of Central England together. It's near a train station, with Broadbottom just 0.7 miles away, handy for those who'd rather leave the car behind.

Nature lovers can head to The Garden House, a zoo and wildlife attraction 2.9 miles away, while the Astley Cheetham Art Gallery and New Mills Heritage Centre offer further days out within a five-mile radius, covering both art and local history. With the Peak District on your doorstep, this cottage makes a practical base for walking, wildlife spotting, and discovering the area's museums and galleries.

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Events from Skiddle

Fri 13 Nov · 20:00

KTS Comedy Club at St Michael's Pub

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Fri 13 Nov · 22:00

Lashimba B2B Urbi

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Fri 13 Nov · 23:00

Free Karaoke || Creatures Comedy Club

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Fri 13 Nov · 23:00

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Sleeps: 5
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🚆 Arriving by train

Broadbottom 0.7 miles
Hattersley 1.3 miles
Godley 2.1 miles

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🦁 Zoos & Wildlife · 2.9 mi

Hat Works is the UK's only museum dedicated to the hatting industry, hats and headwear, housed in a...

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

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Gate Piers to Lyme Park

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