2 Oddfellows Cottages, Hope

Peak District. Sleeps up to 3

Nestled on the outskirts of the idyllic village of Hope within the Hope Valley in Derbyshire, is this superb, two bedroom, mid-terrace 19thcentury cottage, 2 Oddfellows Cottages. Enjoying an exceptional location in the heart of the Peak District National Park, and an interior adorned with original features including exposed beams, stonework and original stone floors. 2 Oddfellows Cottages makes for a wonderful dwelling for couples or a family of three who are looking to explore the Peaks. Park-up in the off-road parking space, before unloading your bags and making your way into your new home-from-home. Be welcomed into the sitting room, where you can look forward to evenings curled up on the plush leather sofa whilst watching your favourite film on the TV, as the woodburning stove crackles nearby. Rustle up delicious meals in the well-equipped kitchen which includes an electric oven and hob and a handy dishwasher ensuring cleaning up is a breeze! Dine at the table for four, or if the weather is nice, why not make dinner and alfresco affair out on your private patio? In the garden you will also find an external utility housing a washing machine and tumble dryer, ideal for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh! Climb the stairs to the first floor where you can indulge in a blissful soak in the bath or refreshing rinse in the shower, before choosing from one of two well-presented bedrooms to catch your rest in, a double and a single. Explore the pretty village of Hope, where you will find the welcoming Cheshire Cheese Inn, The Woodroffe Arms and The Old Hall Hotel, all of which offer a tasty menu and local ales, perfect for those evening’s where you don’t feel like cooking! There is also the delightful Watson’s Farm Shop, where you can pick up fresh and local ingredients to cook up a storm in the comfort of 2 Oddfellows Cottages. The outdoor enthusiasts in your party will have found their haven, with Hope being ideally located to enjoy the delights of caving and climbing at the nearby caverns of Speedwell, Peak, and the popular illuminated cave of Blue John Cavern in Castleton. Keen hikers can also embark up the imposing Mam Tor which offers incomparable valley views at its top. Explore Castleton further where you will find the fascinating ruins of Peveril Castle, as well as a good selection of pubs and shops; walk-ers, cyclists and motorists can also soak up the delights of Winnats Pass. Just a short drive away is the village of Edale, where you will discover the start of the 268-mile Pennine Way, which offers the very best of the region’s countryside and views. If you want to venture further afield, the magnificent Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Peak Railway are all easily accessible, as well as the popular theme park of Alton Towers for a fun-filled family day out! Choose 2 Oddfellows Cottages as your base for exploring the Peak District.