Escape to our cosy Peak District cottage, perfect for families & dogs! This charming retreat comfortably sleeps 8, featuring a log burner to snuggle up by after a day of exploring. Enjoy the stunning surroundings & unwind in our spacious garden. With 3 pubs, cafes & village shops just a short stroll away. Whether you're hiking the picturesque trails or relaxing in style, our cottage offers the ideal getaway for creating lasting memories.
We’d love to welcome you to our home!
Our property offers the perfect blend of comfort and convenience – whether you’re here to explore the beautiful surroundings, enjoy a peaceful retreat, or spend quality time with loved ones.
Step inside Dene Cottage and experience a charming blend of traditional character and modern comfort, ideally located for exploring the beautiful town of Bakewell and the surrounding countryside.
- Ground Floor – Kitchen & Dining -
The traditional kitchen is fully equipped for your stay, and the dining area comfortably seats six - perfect for relaxed meals with family or friends. From here, just climb five steps to the next level.
- Living Room & Twin Bedroom -
The spacious lounge features a cosy log burner and plenty of comfortable seating for up to eight guests. Large windows overlook the patio and private garden, creating a peaceful atmosphere. Just off the lounge is a twin bedroom, ideal for guests who prefer to stay close to the main living area.
- First Floor & Master Suite -
The master bedroom offers a beautiful four-poster bed, a built-in wardrobe, and lovely garden views. The large ensuite bathroom includes a claw-foot roll-top bath, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploring.
- Second Floor – Additional Bedrooms & Shower Room -
Upstairs, you’ll find a modern shower room with a separate WC. There’s a cosy single bedroom with a daybed and a pop-up trundle bed that can be added to the twin room below if needed. This room shares wardrobe space with the next bedroom, which features a flexible zip-and-link bed that can be configured as either twins or a superking-just let us know your preference when booking. This bedroom also has a large built-in wardrobe.
- Garden & Parking -
Enjoy the private garden, which is a suntrap throughout most of the year—ideal for outdoor dining or relaxing. Parking is available on the road outside the property.
- Nearby Attractions -
You’re perfectly placed to explore some of the area’s best attractions:
- Chatsworth House (10-minute drive): Explore this stunning stately home with its beautiful gardens, farm shop, and art collections.
- Monsal Trail (5-minute drive): Enjoy scenic walking and cycling through tunnels and along the river.
- Haddon Hall (8-minute drive): Visit this beautifully preserved medieval manor house featured in film and TV.
- Bakewell Old House Museum (2-minute walk): Discover local history in a charming 16th-century building.
- River Wye & Bakewell Bridge (5-minute walk): Perfect for riverside walks, feeding the ducks, or trying the famous Bakewell Pudding.
- Restaurants and Pubs Nearby -
There’s a wonderful selection of dining options close by:
Piedaniel’s: Elegant French-English dining, perfect for special occasions.
The Manners Pub: Enjoy classic Sunday roasts and relax in the outdoor beer garden.
Lovage by Lee Smith: Stylish fine dining using local Peak District ingredients.
Rajas Indian Restaurant: A local favourite for delicious curry nights.
Because I Like It Café: Great spot for brunch, coffee, and cakes in the town centre.
- Getting Here -
Train stations: Matlock (about 20 minutes’ drive), Grindleford (around 25 minutes), and Chesterfield (about 30 minutes, with direct trains to Sheffield and London).
Bus services are available from Sheffield and Matlock to Bakewell.
A car is recommended for easy access to the surrounding rural areas.
Ideal For
This cottage is perfect for family holidays, group countryside breaks, outdoor adventure weekends, scenic retreats filled with good food and history, and trips to Bakewell’s famous markets and the wider Peak District.
This property is managed by Pass the Keys Peak District. We look after a variety of wonderful homes across the area. If this place isn’t available for your requested dates, please don’t hesitate to reach out - we’ll be happy to suggest alternative nearby properties that might be a perfect fit for your stay.
Guests can access all parts of the house and garden during their stay.
We welcome well-behaved pets! However, pets are not allowed on soft furnishings or upstairs. Failure to adhere to this may incur an extra fee for soiled items.
Feel free to bring along pet beds and bowls
Whilst we do have a log burner, we do ask that guests bring along the logs that you may wish to use for cooler evenings.
IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi. Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process. The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID. Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed
