The Derbyshire Boathouse , A Secluded Lakeside Log Cabin Private Fly Fishing, Middle Handley Sheffield

Derbyshire. Sleeps up to 4

A newly converted boathouse offering a secluded and tranquil location on the fringe of the Peak District national park.
The boathouse is situated beside its own trout pool surrounded by decking which overhangs the water's edge.
Guests have exclusive use of the lake and paddocks.
Fly fishing is strictly catch and release only, barbless hooks no lures/ no spinning.
There is a large outdoor seating area with built in barbeque,French stove and a four seat hot tub right outside the bedroom only feet from the water's edge and overlooking the waterfall.
One double bedroom [ further folding double for additional guests ]
Spacious kitchen/ living room and wonderful summer room overlooking the lake.
The property nestles in the 4 acre grounds of the old village schoolhouse in a quiet backwater.
A public house serving award winning food and real ales is a 100 yard walk away and a michelin starred restaurant is in the next village.
Guests may enjoy use of a boat , canoe , pedalos and swimming in the clear waters of the trout pool.
There are two adjacent 2 acre Paddocks one of which has three golf holes ( clubs/balls available)These are not maintained to golf club greens standard , more of driving range target holes.
Within a 10 minute drive is the historic market town of Chesterfield, a further 15 minutes is Bakewell, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall , Chatsworth and Matlock Bath.
Long lets available in winter months.

PLEASE NOTE - The facilities are for the exclusive use of the guests included in the booking only. If the paying guests wish to have any day visitors these may be permitted up to a maximum of four, but please check with the owner before arrival.
Fishing is not permitted for day visitors and under no circumstances are day visitors allowed to stay overnight.


Guests should note security cameras around the exterior are not in use whilst guests are staying , these are only activated whilst the property is empty and closed during jan/feb/march.


Located in Sheffield, this cabin is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Barrow Hill Roundhouse Railway Centre and Pomegranate Theatre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Birley Wood Golf Club and Dore and Totley Golf Club. Consider O2 Academy for a night out or Gulliver's Valley if you're traveling with kids. Water skiing and sailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.