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Relaxing Boltholes in Warslow

Take A Peak Holiday Cottages are a collection of three beautiful, characterful properties in the village of Warslow, Staffordshire, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Each property is dog friendly, with private enclosed gardens and stunning views over the surrounding countryside that will simply blow you away! One of the cottages sleeps 4, the others each sleep 2, so they’re ideal for solo travellers exploring this lovely area, couples looking for a romantic hideaway, and perfect for family breaks in the countryside too.  

Each of the properties has been furnished and decorated to the highest of standards, with excellent facilities and lots of thoughtful, welcoming touches, ensuring a real home-from-home stay. With ever changing countryside views, attracting lots of wildlife, Take A Peak Holiday Cottages are a great place to stay all year round! There are many scenic walks to enjoy from the door, nearby cycling routes and a fabulous village pub serving home-cooked food with a microbrewery just a 2-minute walk away. With lots of other wonderful nearby places to visit close by, such as Buxton and Alton Towers, there’s something for everyone to enjoy while staying at Take A Peak Holiday Cottages!

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Landcroft Barn – Sleeps 4

The largest of the Take A Peak Holiday Cottages is Landcroft Barn, sleeping 4 people in two bedrooms, with lots of lovely country décor. This gorgeous barn conversion oozes character and charm with many original features such stone walls, timber beams and large wooden doors. It’s dog-friendly too (up to two dogs allowed), so your four-legged friends can enjoy a little countryside retreat alongside you.

On the ground floor there is a bright and airy yet cosy living room, with a stunning, large wood-burning stove and flat screen smart TV, the perfect place to snuggle up after a day exploring this picturesque area. 

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There is also a modern, well-equipped, galley kitchen, which leads on to a spacious dining area, with huge doors that open up to those stunning views! 

Kitchen Features

  • Oven and hob
  • Fridge freezer
  • Dishwasher
  • Washing Machine
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
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Imagine having the doors flung open on a sunny day, leading out onto the patio to enjoy alfresco dining, and taking in the breathtaking countryside that surrounds you!     

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Also on the ground floor is a modern bathroom with bath and over shower, sink and toilet. For the walkers, cyclists and your four-legged friends, there is a large boot room, ideal for muddy boots, storing bikes, airing your coats, and of course, drying off the dogs. 

Upstairs you will find two delightful bedrooms, which again have been decorated to the highest standard, and each include wall-mounted smart TVs. One room has a king-sized bed and the other a super king sized, which can be split to give two singles if required, making Landcroft Barn great for families or two couples. Also, on the first floor is a handy toilet with wash basin.

The dining room leads out onto a fabulous walled garden with patio and lawned area, overlooking the surrounding fields and fells, which has an abundance of wildlife, and flora and fauna which changes throughout the seasons. It really is the most wonderful spot in which to enjoy a morning coffee or a drink in the evening, watching the world go by.

There is also parking for 3 cars.


Hillend Cottage – Sleeps 2

Hillend Cottage at Take a Peak Holiday Cottages is a charming cottage sleeping 2 people in a wonderful double bedroom, and lots more of those original features!

The open plan lounge/diner at Hillend Cottage has so much character with stone walls, timber beams and a welcoming wood-burning stove, a flatscreen smart TV, and even a reclining sofa, ideal for relaxing at the end of the day. Hillend Cottage is so cosy, yet feels bright as the sun beams through the windows, which enable you to enjoy views over the countryside.

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There is a stylish country kitchen, which is fully equipped for a homely stay, and a lovely breakfast bar fom where you can enjoy views out into the garden whilst enjoy a morning coffee.  

Kitchen Features

  • Oven and hob
  • Fridge freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Toaster

Upstairs there is a fabulous bedroom with a king-sized bed, smart TV and a wonderful roll top bath! Adjoining the bedroom is a modern ensuite with large walk-in shower, sink and toilet.

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Outside you can enjoy a beautiful enclosed garden which is great for those bringing dogs, and a wonderful patio area overlooking the surrounding Peak District Countryside. Patio furniture is provided, as well as a warming chiminea to snuggle around in the evening!

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Here there is shared parking for one car, which is available on a first come first served basis, although there is further hardstanding car parking just a few metres away.


The Studio in The Garden – Sleeps 2

The Studio in The Garden is Take A Peak Holiday Cottage’s hidden hideaway! This romantic retreat sleeps 2 people in the quirkiest, cosiest setting, with charming rustic features and everything you could need for a relaxing stay. This open plan space has a smart TV which can be enjoyed from the sofa or from the snuggly double bed which can be found tucked away in the L shaped lounge! There is also a gorgeous timber kitchen, with the cleverest foldaway ‘table for two’. There is also a private bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.

Kitchen Features

  • Oven and hob
  • Fridge freezer
  • Microwave
  • Kettle
  • Toaster
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A stable door leads out on to a delightful, enclosed patio area with patio furniture and chiminea, where you can take in that fresh air and enjoy everything that this fabulous area has to offer!

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Here there is shared parking for one car, which is available on a first come first served basis, although there is further hardstanding car parking just a few metres away.

One small, well behaved dog is allowed at Studio on the Green.

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Fabulous Location

All the Take a Peak Holiday Cottages are located in Warslow, a lovely Staffordshire village in the heart of the Peak District National Park, perfectly positioned 10 miles between Buxton and Ashbourne, renowned for its excellent walking routes and breathtaking elevated views! This picturesque village is also home to The Greyhound Inn, a great pub serving delicious home-cooked food, with a beer garden and even its own on-site microbrewery!

From the doors of the Take A Peak Holiday Cottages you can enjoy miles and miles of walks through the beautiful Manifold Valley and Dovedale, making Warslow the perfect place for those looking to enjoy a hiking holiday. With limestone peaks and pretty valleys, this really is a walkers’ paradise!

Dovedale stepping stones

Why not head down The Manifold Way towards the impressive Thor’s Cave, which is a favourite for children to explore, of course stopping off for coffee and cake at Wetton Mill? Or visit the nearby village of Hartington with a lovely selection of independent shops and pubs, and its very own cheese shop. Nearby Butterton takes you a step back in time with its beautiful stone cottages which line the country lanes and tranquil ford.

For those who enjoy cycling, Take A Peak Holiday Cottages are just a short distance from both The Manifold Way and The Tissington Trail, where you can enjoy miles of traffic-free cycling through beautiful countryside.

Warslow is just 10 miles from the spa town of Buxton, where you can browse a range of shops, enjoy scrumptious eateries, impressive architecture, and maybe book yourself in to one of the many performances at the Opera House and festivals which are hosted in Buxton throughout the year. Likewise, the delightful town of Ashbourne is also just 10 miles away, full of independent shops and cafés. For the thrill-seekers out there, Alton Towers Resort is just 12 miles away too!

Whether you’re a solo traveller looking for a base to explore this wonderful area, a couple seeking a romantic weekend in a hidden gem, or a family or group of friends wanting to enjoy a break in the countryside, then Take a Peak Holiday Cottages are the cottages to try!


Contact Take A Peak Holiday Cottages

To find out more, or to book a break in one of these fabulous properties, please contact Take A Peak Holiday Cottages who can’t wait to welcome you.

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