Charming Cottage, in a Great Peak District Village

Applehoe Cottage is a beautifully refurbished country cottage nestled in the heart of the village of Great Longstone nr Bakewell. This stylish & thoughtfully designed 2 bedroomed holiday cottage is perfect for a romantic hideaway or cosy family retreat. Idyllic village location with a shop & two great pubs within walking distance. A short walk to the Monsal Trail & the perfect base to visit Derbyshires fine country estates including Chatsworth House & Haddon Hall Dog Friendly & Cycle Friendly Applehoe Cottage has been tastefully refurbished to a high standard with lots of luxury touches and cosy features. The spacious living area is a light and airy, with lots of plush soft seating, the perfect place to relax and unwind after a day exploring the Peak District The cosy living room with plush sofas and ample seating for 4 guests is a great spot for unwinding with a glass of wine and a film. From the living room you walk through into the well-designed kitchen diner. The farmhouse style dining table comfortable seats 4 people and sits at the end of the galley kitchen. Fully equipped it uses the space well to allow you to cook to your hearts content. Upstairs you will find two individually styled double bedrooms finished with plush linens to create two cosy rooms to rest your head and get a peaceful nights sleep. There is also a good sized family bathroom with a shower over the bath, wash basin and WC. We provide a bath and hand towel per guest. Outside there is access to an outhouse opposite the front door. In here you will find the tumble dryer and there is also space for storing up to 4 bicycles. There is no outdoor space at Applehoe Cottage but there is free on street parking outside the house and just a two minute walk up the street is the heart of Great Longstone village where you will find 2 great pubs, a village shop and a local farm selling fresh milk and eggs. Guests have access to the whole property. There is no parking with the property but there is ample on-street parking outside the house and further up the street. Whilst Applehoe doesn't have any outdoor space of its own, you are a 2 minute walk from a fantastic gastro pub - The White Lion. This pub has lots of outdoor seating - perfect for alfresco dining in the summer months and the dog friendly snug room is perfect for a post walk pint. If you need any help during your stay, you can contact the owner. Details are on your check-in instructions In the heart of the village of Great Longstone and within walking distance of The Monsal Trail. The popular White Lion gastropub is a two-minute walk from the cottage and a little further up in the village is another family-friendly pub, The Crispin. Great Longstone village shop provides all the basics as well as excellent stock of locally sourced goodies, homemade pies, cakes and treats. They also stock everyday essentials and logs for your fire! Should you wish for something more sophisticated the Chatsworth Farm Shop is only a short drive away. Bakewell is also a short drive away with an Aldi and Co-Op supermarket and a variety of good quality local stores. The nearest town is Bakewell, five minutes drive from the cottage. Free on-street parking. We recommend travelling by car. Public transport is available but it can be intermittent. There is a local service bus stop in the village near The Crisp Inn, approx 5-minute walk from the cottage. Providing a wonderful village accommodation, Applehoe Cottage is a few steps away from a selection of heart-warming country pubs The Crispin Inn, The White Lion and a little further, in Little Longstone The Pack Horse, all of which provide great food, local ales and a warm welcome. You will also find Great Longstone village shop which is brimming with essentials and local produce. A couple of steps away on the opposite side of the lane, you can buy fresh milk and eggs from Church Lane Farm - open 24 hours with an honesty box! One of the best features of this location is you are only a few minutes walk/bike ride from the Monsal Trail - for unbeatable famous views of the viaduct at Monsal Head. Applehoe Cottage makes a great base for visiting the most amazing of Peak District treats for you to enjoy - the ancient market town of Bakewell, Chatsworth House (10 minutes drive), Haddon Hall (10 minutes drive), historic spa town of Buxton (15 minutes drive) to name just a few. You Should Know: Please note that we are dog friendly at this property however there is no outdoor space or garden at Applehoe. The property is next to the road and we therefore advise that any dogs are always kept on a lead whilst outside the property. For your information, a maximum of one dog is allowed on site if pre-arranged - you will be expected to keep it out of the bedrooms and off the soft furnishings. We do charge £30 per dog for the duration of your stay. Please see our dog policy for further details. Due to the character and age of the cottage, please note the stairs are steep so may be unsuitable for the less agile or toddlers. Noise Policy - due to the quiet village location, late night noise must be confined to inside the building by 10pm. Neighbours are in close proximity - not suitable for rowdy groups due to residential area. WiFi – we provide free WiFi however as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location sometimes there can be intermittent WiFi signal that is beyond our control, we also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee WiFi if there are technical issues out of our control. No fireworks or Chinese lanterns due to village location Note that the fire on the photos is for decoration only and not in use. Both beds are fixed doubles and cannot be split to make twin beds.