Rock Cottage is a charming retreat nestled in the heart of the Peak District National Park, near Alstonefield & Milldale. Perfect for couples, this pet-friendly haven offers easy access to local walks, a nearby pub, and convenient parking, along with secure bike storage.

With beautiful surroundings and a delightful backdrop of hills and woodlands, park up and make your way over to the property. Upon entering the cottage, you'll be greeted by an inviting living/dining room, complete with a TV for your entertainment and a woodburning stove to keep you warm on those chillier evenings. Here, you can enjoy a romantic meal for two or simply unwind after a day of exploring the Peak District.

The kitchen is well-equipped with everything you need to prepare your favourite meals, making it easy to enjoy a night in. When it's time to retire for the evening, make your way to the double bedroom, complete with an en-suite bathroom featuring a bath, shower over, basin, and WC.

Outside, you'll find a front enclosed patio with furniture and a fire pit, perfect for enjoying a glass of wine under the stars. To the rear, there's an enclosed raised decking area with furniture, offering a tranquil spot to enjoy your morning coffee or an alfresco meal. This charming retreat truly offers a home away from home in the heart of the Peak District.

Our guests can now enjoy a unique experience of our antique, outdoor bath; Engage with the local wildlife & peaceful tranquility of the area on our raised, private rear deck, whilst enjoying a soak in our fully functional outdoor hot bath; Providing a relaxed ambience with subtle lighting, guests can enjoy this at anytime of the day; (Night time is a spectacular time to experience this) whilst gazing at the night sky; Robes & disposable slippers are provided, swimwear can be worn if desired.

Within walking distance of this property, there are three pubs, including The Watts Russell. Hartington offers a convenience store and further eateries, and you can discover the historic delights of the Peak District, beginning with a trip to Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow, often dubbed as the 'Stonehenge of the North', where you can unearth fascinating ancient history. Dovedale is one of the many close by walks, and lovely villages include Wetton, Alstonefield, a picture post card village with a famous pub - The George, which needs to be booked in advance, and Bakewell. More walks include those at The Roaches, Kinder Scout, and Three Shires Head. The enchanting allure of the Peak District awaits at your doorstep when residing at Rock Cottage.

The delightful village of Alstonefield lies on the borders of Derbyshire and Staffordshire between the valleys of the Dove and the Manifold Rivers. A village of real charm and character, Alstonefield has won the 'Best Kept Village Award' ten times (most recently in 2005) and been in the final of the 'National Village of the Year' award in 1998 - a remarkable achievement. A lovely village, it has a truly delightful country pub set on the village green and is surrounded by lovely verdant green countryside. The Manifold River cuts a course through superb scenery and is a delight for both walkers and cyclists with the 'Manifold Trail' following the route of the old Leek to Manifold Light Railway. Nearby are pretty Ilam and Hartington with nice pubs and a wide range of shops and cafes, whilst further afield are the market towns of Ashbourne and Leek.

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