Hillcrest, Longnor

Peak District. Sleeps up to 6

Hillcrest is a stone-built cottage with green ivy cascading up the front, set in the peaceful village of Longnor, within the Staffordshire Peak District. This Grade II listed cottage is just a 2-minute walk from the centre of the village, and offers views towards open countryside from the charming front bedrooms. It is simply perfect for families and friends seeking a revitalising break in a beautiful part of England. The interior boasts a lovely standard of quality, with carpet and tiled floors, leather sofas and a gas-imitation woodburner. To the rear of the property, the kitchen displays a thoughtful range of cream base and wall units, with integrated appliances assisting the chef of the group. Enjoy your morning coffee at the breakfast table, followed by a read of the newspaper. The light-filled dining room offers a more formal place to eat your evening meals, with an antique grandfather clock on the wall and shutters on the windows for added privacy. Upstairs, three bedrooms comprise of a double, a twin and a master bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The gleaming bathroom enjoys a royal claw-foot bath for long hot soaks and a hand-held shower fixture - pure bliss after a day hiking over towering peaks. Longnor is bursting with character boasting a cheerful square and streets of stone houses. There is a shop and two pubs Nearby attractions include; Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the market town of Bakewell - home to the Bakewell Tart! Further afield is Buxton with its Pavillion Gardens and Opera House, and Chesterfield with its 14th century church, bustling market days and Queens Park. A well-presented cottage in the heart of the Peak District National Park.