WALKING AND CLIMBING
WALKING
Put your boots on at the front door and you can walk to the historic Chatsworth House, visit ancient forest just a stone's throw away, enjoy a peaceful stroll along the river Derwent, or catch a beautiful sunset with a wander along the edge. The cottage sits at the heart of a huge network of footpaths heading off in all directions. You might even make some furry new friends!
ROCK CLIMBING
Grab your gear and head up on foot to the world famous gritstone edges of Curbar and Froggatt, visible from the cottage nestled just below. If sport climbing is more your thing, a few minutes away you can find limestone venues such as Stoney Middleton, and Horseshoe Quarry.
BOULDERING
If you fancy a summer evening of bouldering, there are problems of all grades just a few minutes from the cottage on foot. The boulders at Curbar and Baslow are home to over 150 routes, right on your doorstep.
If you're considering marriage, there's another challenge waiting for you - an age old custom that the young men of Baslow have to prove their manliness and fitness for marriage by climbing onto the top of the Eagle Stone.
LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
CHATSWORTH HOUSE
Walking distance from the cottage is Chatsworth House, famous as Mr Darcy's country house Pemberley in the BBC adaptation of Pride and Prejudice. Take a stroll in the grounds, visit the farmyard, enjoy a cream tea in Edensor, or visit the inside of the house, especially magical during the Christmas period.
THE LONGSHAW ESTATE AND PADLEY GORGE
More cream teas available at Longshaw, alongside some beautiful flat(ish) walks in the grounds of the estate. Nearby is Padley Gorge - beautiful in the autumn as the leaves start to turn.
EYAM
A lovely walk (or short drive) away is the historic village of Eyam. During the plague of 1665-1666, the people of Eyam cut themselves off to avoid spreading the disease. Many died, and the burial place of entire families can be visited on the outskirts of the village. Of note are the fantastic fireworks celebrations (with torchlight parade), and the fabulous summer carnival!
There's also a rather lovely tea room...