West Lodge | Spacious Peak District holiday home in Bakewell

Contemporary Accommodation in Bakewell

West Lodge is a stunning, spacious house sleeping 6 people, just a ten-minute stroll to the centre of the delightful market town of Bakewell in Derbyshire. This wonderful Peak District property has a comfortable, homely feel, with plenty of space for everyone and oodles of storage, making it ideal for friends and family looking for a longer stay. The elevated outdoor terraces take advantage of the wonderful views that surround West Lodge, which sits in the most fabulous location, perfect for exploring the Peak District National Park. Sorry, this property is not suitable for pets.

Topsy Turvy Modern Living

You enter West Lodge via a short flight of steps to a modern, bright living space on an elevated ground-floor level and three stylish bedrooms on the lower-ground floor.

The living space at West Lodge is traditional, yet modern, with a lovely welcoming feel. The lounge area has triple aspect windows and glazed doors leading through to the kitchen, all allowing light to flood in and enabling guests to enjoy the wonderful views of the surrounding countryside. There are two large sofas and a Smart TV with Freeview, a DVD Player and a Blueray speaker, providing a great space to gather and relax.

The open plan dining kitchen has a wonderful, vaulted ceiling, and a floor to ceiling window looking out to the outside terrace, making this a light, cheerful room in which to socialise. The kitchen has plenty of pots, pans, and crockery and all the modern electrical appliances you could need, including:

Electric oven and hob
Large fridge freezer
Dishwasher
Washing machine
Tumber dryer
Microwave

There is a large dining table with seating for 6, with a wall mounted TV and sofa and direct access to the side terrace through glazed French doors.

With full central heating, and underfloor heating in the dining kitchen, West Lodge is warm and cosy all year round.

Free Wi-Fi is also available.

Three Large Bedrooms

Downstairs, on the lower ground floor, there are three large bedrooms, which have a crisp, clean feel and lots of wardrobe space in each, making West Lodge ideal for those wishing to stay a while.

Master bedroom with king sized bed
Double bedroom with ensuite shower room
Twin bedroom with dual aspect windows

Also on the lower ground floor is a great family bathroom with bath, shower, sink, toilet and heated towel rail.

Two Elevated Terraces

Leading directly from the dining kitchen via French doors, you reach the first of two terraces at West Lodge. The first is a large, flagged terrace which wraps around the side and back, with raised planting and patio furniture, perfect for a little alfresco dining or a quiet coffee in the morning.

The garden then leads upwards past an enclosed lawn to the second elevated terrace at the top of the garden, where you can sit and admire the views of the surrounding rolling hills and beautiful countryside for miles around!

To the front of the property there is a large driveway for up to three cars, making this great for couples travelling together.

For those who like to cycle, there is also secure bike storage available. The traffic-free Monsal Trail is easily accessible within just a few moments from the front door.

Fabulous Location

In addition to West Lodge’s beautiful accommodation, is its fabulous location! Just a ten-minute leisurely stroll takes you to the centre of Bakewell, often referred to as the ancient capital of the Peak District, with a great selection of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants, and a host of seasonal events.

Or why not enjoy a riverside walk to the picturesque village of Ashford-in-the-Water? This delightful little village has a charming sheep wash bridge over the River Wye, pretty lanes lined with traditional stone cottages, a village pub and a lovely tea room.

West Lodge is situated on Monyash Road which, as the name suggests, leads directly to another popular Peak District Village – Monyash. Just four miles away, this quaint village has both a village green and picturesque pond, together with a pub serving food and a tea room. From Monyash you can enjoy walks through to beautiful Lathkil Dale, which makes for the most relaxing riverside walk and the perfect place for picnicking.

West Lodge is also central to two of the most popular tourist attractions in the Peak District National Park. In around 10 minutes, you can be exploring Haddon Hall, a beautiful medieval manor house, or Chatsworth House with its huge landscaped gardens and deer park.

For those who like to cycle, West Lodge is also close to The Monsal Trail, a great 8.5 mile, traffic-free route running from Bakewell to Blackwell Mill in Chee Dale, taking in some of the most picturesque areas of the Peak District such as Millers Dale and Cressbrook, and passing over the impressive viaduct at Monsal Head. For those without bikes, don’t worry, these can be hired at Hassop, where there is also another fabulous tea room and gift shop.

West Lodge is the perfect base in which to enjoy all that the Peak District National Park has to offer! Whether that’s enjoying a leisurely stroll around the pretty villages and treating yourself to coffee and cake, browsing around the shops in Bakewell, or exploring the many nearby footpaths that traverse this beautiful area.