Brookhouse, Castleton, Peak District

Peak District. Sleeps up to 6

Brookhouse is a large semi-detached cottage which has been beautifully renovated, and has spectacular views over to the historic Peveril Castle, ideal for a family of six looking to find a peaceful base in the heart of the Peak District countryside. The cottage is based on a quiet residential road just a stroll away from the main high street, entered through an enclosed front parking bay and delightful patio with a fabulous outdoor dining area for those balmy summer days and alfresco meals. Spanning over three floors are three attractive bedrooms, boasting original character throughout with feature stone walling, exposed beams, sloped ceilings and views out to the hills. The first floor holds a double and a twin, whilst the second floor benefits from a quirky master king-size, a funky room with very low hanging beams, a vanity desk, a porthole window, as well as a luxurious en-suite bathroom with beautiful views from the Velux window. The other delightful bedrooms have full use of the first-floor bathroom, where they can take their pick from a soothing evening bath or a refreshing morning rinse. Utilise the well-equipped kitchen space for preparing delicious home-cooked meals, fitted with stone flooring, shaker-style units, an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, washing machine, Nespresso machine and a fridge, before residing in the living area where your meals can be devoured on the dining table. The family dining space is the perfect spot to relish quality family time over sociable mealtimes, passing around the bottle of wine in this gorgeous setting. Once everything has been cleared away, settle in for a cosy evening in the lounge, lighting the toasty woodburning stove as you choose a film from the Smart TV and prepare your movie snacks. This property is perfectly located in the gorgeous village of Castleton, with everything you need at your doorstep, find the local shop just down the road for all your essentials, dine out at one of the rural pubs, or visit one of the fabulous tea rooms before buying traditional fudge at the nostalgic sweet shop. Meander around the wealth of stunning countryside from your doorstep, with plethora of walking trails and cycling routes dotted throughout the Peak District National Park towards the landmark hill of Mam Tor, and the ruins of Peveril Castle resting above the village. You also have direct access to captivating underground show caves at Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern, Blue John Cavern and Peak Cavern. Venture over to the gorgeous Peak District villages such as Edale, famous for being the starting point of the Pennine Way, or find the equally charming destinations of Hathersage and Hope just a short drive to the charming market town of Bakewell, the world famous Chatsworth House and Derwent Reservoir, famed as the practice ground for the Dambusters WWII Lancaster bombers. Further afield is the bustling city of Sheffield, home to an array of museums, theatres, galleries, gardens, bars and retail stores. Brookhouse is a stunning property with everything needed for a memorable family break to Derbyshire.