Church Bank Cottages - Highbury Cottage
Hope Valley, Central England
Sleeps 4
£327 per break
Check availabilityThistledown Cottage
Bakewell, Central England
Thistledown Cottage sits in Bakewell, right in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District, and sleeps four comfortably. With a bus stop close by, it's an easy base if you'd rather not rely on the car for every outing.
History lovers will find plenty to explore nearby, with the Old House Museum, Eyam Museum and Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum all within a short drive. When you fancy a break, Tin Hut Cafe and The Lambton Larder are handy for tea and local produce. For those arriving by rail, Grindleford station is the closest option, making this a good choice whether you're touring by car or train.
History lovers will find plenty to explore nearby, with the Old House Museum, Eyam Museum and Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum all within a short drive. When you fancy a break, Tin Hut Cafe and The Lambton Larder are handy for tea and local produce. For those arriving by rail, Grindleford station is the closest option, making this a good choice whether you're touring by car or train.
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 2 mi
Old House Museum
Old House Museum in Bakewell is a five-hundred-year-old building, originally built as a tithe house...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 3.3 mi
Eyam Museum
Eyam Museum tells the story of this famous Derbyshire Dales village, including its experience of pla...
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7 mi
Darley Dale Waiting Room Museum
🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 7.8 mi
Castleton Village Museum
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Mayfield Alpacas
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🐠 Aquariums · 9.9 mi
Matlock Bath Aquarium
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🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 9.9 mi
Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
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🎢 Theme Parks · 10.1 mi
Gulliver's Kingdom
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Castle & Heritage · 3.1 mi
Eyam Hall
Castle & Heritage · 3.6 mi
Chatsworth House
Castle & Heritage · 3.8 mi
Haddon Hall
Theme Park · 10.1 mi
Gulliver's Kingdom
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