Peaceful & cosy romantic cottage retreat & gardens

Nestled in the most peaceful, tranquil position in lovely Winster village in the heart of the Peak District National Park, 300 year old Lancaster Cottage is the perfect luxury bolt-hole for those who want to get away from it all. Original features including cosy fireplace & beams, huge settee & a dreamy, romantic bedroom with king-sized comfy bed with lovely views over the hills & private cottage gardens. Ideally situated, only minutes on foot from 2 cosy real-ale pubs & lots of great walking. RARE LAST MINUTE AVAILABILITY: 2/3 NIGHT BOOKING 18-21 MARCH, from £95 per night. 2 NIGHT BOOKINGS SOMETIMES AVAILABLE - CONTACT ME FOR INFO. Built in 1701 out of local limestone and Grade II Listed, Lancaster Cottage oozes character and is the ideal retreat for a luxury romantic escape. It is possibly the best situated cottage in the whole of the Peak District - utterly peaceful yet an easy stroll to the village pubs and fantastic walking trails from the doorstep. Designed with cosy luxury in mind, it is packed with original features with beautiful wooden beams throughout, unique gritstone fireplace with cosy stove burner and thick exposed stone walls, it is a wonderful haven all year round. Maybe you want to snuggle up on the gorgeous comfy settee by the fireside or listen to the birdsong in the beautiful cottage garden with a glass of wine – the weather will help you decide! The position is perfect – situated in a little row of cottages with a car-free frontage with outdoor seating for enjoying that morning coffee. It is utterly peaceful except for the sound of bird song and the occasional church bells. Take the secret path from the front door and you’ll find the beautiful secret garden, completely private and full of flowers, with seating and gorgeous views over open countryside. At night-time the light pollution is low so the skies are full of stars - and there is a firepit and blankets to keep you warm. Located in the beautiful, quaint village of Winster with 2 great pubs a few minutes walk away, lively village shop and fantastic Peak District walks from the front door. Facilities - Open plan living room/kitchen with huge comfy settee, reading chair and dining table & chairs - Stove gas fire burner for instant wood-burner cosiness with none of the hassle - Central heating and constant hot water - Smart TV with internet, Netflix and USB port (so you can bring your own films) - DVD player & DVDs (great retro collection!) - 1 bedroom with very comfortable king-sized luxury bed - Fully fitted modern bathroom with powerful shower - Well equipped kitchen including cooker/microwave/fridge/toaster/cafetierre/teapot and plenty of cooking pans and utensils - Excellent stereo system - 2 outdoor seating areas including beautiful country garden with views - Plenty of books including local walking guides, maps and history books - Linen and towels included - Outdoor furniture with cushions and a fire pit This is the perfect base for walking and exploring Derbyshire’s Peak District National Park. With numerous walking trails and public footpaths including the Limestone Way only minutes from the house, 2 great traditional pubs (one is 2 minutes walk, the other a 7 minute walk) and Winster’s famous village shop, everything you need is on the doorstep. Once you are here, there is no need to get in the car again until you leave. It is also perfectly situated for exploring more of the White and Dark Peak with some of the best walks and stately homes in the country only a short drive away. Bakewell is a lovely town to explore, with lots of interesting shops and cute cafes. There is enough here to keep you busy for years! Winster is listed in the Doomsday Book and is now a Conservation Area, with most of its beautiful and unique 17th/18th century buildings being listed, built during Winster's leadmining heyday. However, despite the peaceful nature of the village, it is a real place with lots of character and friendly locals – great for a wander around the little narrow streets before you go to the pub! Winster has a regular bus service (Hulleys 172) between Matlock and Bakewell which is useful for point to point walks as well as car-free visiting of the towns. Matlock is only 20 minutes by train from Derby, which is a great connection point for trains all around the country, including fast connections to London. There is parking in the village by the cottage and you can load/unload the car outside the cottage. There is additional parking at the top of the village and it is totally safe everywhere.