Cowbell Cottage - Nr Matlock

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Address: Bonsall, Nr Matlock, Derbyshire Postcode: DE4 2AS Email: mkehle@mac.com Telephone: 01332 348242 / 07897 518705 Website: http://www.cowbellcottage.com Google map Click here Multimap.co.uk satellite map Click here

Description Romantic 4 Star self catering holiday cottage in the Peak District.  Cowbell Cottage is a traditional 18th century stone holiday cottage nestling in the delightful and ancient village of Bonsall near Matlock on the edge of the Peak District. Our self-catering cottage has a "home from home" character and provides a romantic and peaceful retreat for two people:- • 1 double bedroom   • 1 well behaved pet dog welcome   • Village location  • Imposing gritstone fireplace with log fire   • Non smoking  • Original beams, rug covered floor and comfortable sofas  • Pub serving good food within short walk • Price includes linen, bedding, fuel  An initial supply of fuel for the fire in the living room is supplied. Enjoy the scenic views of the surrounding Derbyshire Dales from our delightful garden, which has two patios and an arbour, so you can follow the sun during the day and the stars in the evening. Bonsall village has two pubs serving food and nearby is the Farm Shop. Cowbell Cottage is an ideal self catering base for walkers and guests simply wishing to relax. Accommodation Cowbell Cottage is a comfortable and well equipped "Home from home" as some guests put it. The living room boasts original beams, rug covered floor, original gritstone fireplace with log fire and comfortable sofas to spread out and relax.  There is a radio/CD player and a combi TV/VCR/DVD, along with a selection of videos, DVD films and music CDs.  We provide a welcome pack to get your stay off to a great start - includes wine, freshly baked bread, tea, coffee, milk, butter. The double bedroom has views over the nearby hills (you don't have to get up to enjoy the view) and next door the tiled bathroom has a good sized bath with electric shower above. The kitchen is fully equipped with gas oven and hob, kettle, toaster, fridge and freezer, microwave and a washer/dryer. The staircase is easy to climb, but you need to duck your head under the old 'ship's beam' that runs from the living room. Parking is safe and easy to find off the High Street. Prices Summer £365; Autumn to Spring £265. Short breaks minimum 4 days Summer £260; Autumn to Spring £198. Location The ancient and beautiful village of Bonsall, situated at the entrance to the Peak District in the Derbyshire Dales, is just over 2 miles from Matlock, 5 miles from the market town of Wirksworth and around 40 miles from Sheffield and 18 miles from Derby. Bonsall is still a working village, involved in agriculture. Bonsall is a great base for walkers, cyclists and holidaymakers to explore the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District. For further information  please visit www.cowbellcottage.com or call 01332 348242 / 07897 518705.  Local Attractions Stately Homes   • Chatsworth House, the home of the Dukes of Devonshire, is one of the Peak District's premier tourist attractions  www.chatsworth.org • The National Trust is a charity and is completely independent of Government. We protect and open to the public over 300 historic houses and gardens and 49 industrial monuments and mills. www.nationaltrust.org.uk • Masterpiece of neo-classical architecture, designed by Robert Adam in the 1760s. www.nationaltrust.org.uk • Sudbury Hall, the lavish interior featured in the BBC's Pride and Prejudice and is home to one of the grandest long galleries and staircases in England www.nationaltrust.org.uk • Hardwick Hall, a spectacular Tudor treasure house originally built for 'Bess of Hardwick', Elizabethan England's second most powerful and wealthy woman  www.nationaltrust.org.uk • Haddon Hall, a medieval manor house belonging to the Dukes of Rutland, is another major attraction in the area  www.haddonhall.co.uk • Tissington Hall, built by Francis FitzHerbert in 1609 to replace the moated manor house to the north of the church, it has served the FitzHerbert family as their main home for the best part of 400 years.  www.tissington-hall.com • Eyam Hall, the historic Derbyshire home of the Wright family. The current family is the latest in a long line of Wrights who have been fortunate enough to live in this beautiful house for over 300 years.  www.eyamhall.co.uk Fun • Alton Towers is one of the country's foremost theme parks and is situated on the southern edge of the Peak District www.alton-towers.co.uk • Crich Tramway Museum is a major tourist attraction of the area, near Matlock  www.tramway.co.uk • Carsington Sports and Leisure have been providing training courses for professionals and amateur enthusiasts for many years in water based activities.  www.carsingtonwater.com • Gulliver's is a family theme park designed to cater for families with children between the age of two and thirteen.www.gulliversfun.co.uk • Go Ape is an eco-educational experience in the respect that participants absorb valuable risk assessment and risk management skills, whilst having a naturally thrilling time on an environmentally responsible and sustainable activity. www.goape.co.uk    • Your visit to the Heights of Abraham starts with a spectacular cable car ride but there is much more to see and do once you are at the summit. By exploring our web site you will soon come to realise that it is just part of a unique place to visit. www.heightsofabraham.com • Poole's Cavern is a 2 million year old, natural limestone cave situated in the beautiful woodland of Buxton Country Park. One of the great caves of the Peak District.www.poolescavern.co.uk For further information  please visit www.cowbellcottage.com  or call 01332 348242