Find self catering and cottages with an open fire or a wood burner in Central England

Shelf Moor Cottage, Old Glossop, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £220 to £

Self catering accommodation in Old Glossop sleeps 4.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub near by • Garden • Sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Shallcross Hall has five beautifully appointed apartments within a converted former old farmhouse, dairy and cheese room. The property has stunning views from all sides of the accommodation and benefits from a shared indoor swimming pool at the side of the property. The accommodation has a good sized lawned area for communal use and BBQ with plenty of garden furniture to sit out and enjoy the views of the rolling countryside.

Littlecot, Ilmington, Warwickshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £599

Self catering accommodation in Ilmington sleeps 2.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: Measure Cottage is located in a quaint little village called Wootton Wawen, approx 5 miles from the heart of Stratford-upon-Avon and 1 mile from Henley-in-Arden. Measure Cottage is beautiful, detached holiday accommodation. Close to several Shakespeare sites and the RSC. Many fine NT gardens, stately homes, Warwick and Kenilworth Castles within a half hour’s drive. Local pubs and restaurants, 1 mile. Wonderful walks, golfing, boat trips, sightseeing tours and shopping. The NEC, Symphony Hall, National Indoor Arena, National Agricultural Centre, Royal Showground at Stoneleigh and Cotswold villages. Shop 1 mile.

Hallway with wooden floor leading to garden. Spacious beamed living room with wood-burning stove in traditional inglenook fireplace. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room with ceramic floor. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom. Twin bedroom with pull-out bed (for +1). Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and ceramic floor.

Ivy Farm House, Chelmorton, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 9
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Chelmorton sleeps 9.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Sleeps 9

Accommodation overview: This detached, 250-year-old stone holiday cottage sits in the charming hamlet of Moorhall. Spacious and well-equipped, it has a wealth of character and boasts many original features such as beamed ceilings and traditional stone fireplaces.
Set in 3/4 acre of mature gardens, which can also be appreciated from the fantastic conservatory, it lies in a peaceful setting but yet is easily accessible for everything that the Peak District has to offer. The village of Baslow, which boasts the only bridge over the River Derwent not to have been destroyed by floods is just a short drive away and has a small selections of shops and cafes. Baslow also provides a good starting point for an enjoyable and scenic walk. The Stately Home of Chatsworth which sits in a 1000 acre estate is also close by and attracts visitors all year round. With its magnificent gardens, farmyard and adventure playground it’s a day out that all the family can enjoy. Walkers and cyclists will love exploring the Peak District National Park which is right on the doorstep. Guided walks and events are also hosted throughout the year. Shops 4 miles, pubs 2½ miles.

Beamed living room with open fire. Large, well-equipped, beamed farmhouse-style kitchen/dining room with electric/gas range and wood-effect floor. Utility. Dining room/conservatory with doors to garden. Twin bedroom. Separate toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with sloping ceiling and mullion windows. Double bedroom with 5ft bed, exposed beams and mullion windows. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Wet room with toilet.

Mena House, Kingham, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £600 to £899

Self catering accommodation in Kingham sleeps 5.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 5

Accommodation overview: Once the village sweet shop, this pretty stone-built detached holiday cottage dates from 1790. In a quiet lane in the heart of Hook Norton, within easy walking distance of the village shop, famous Hook Norton brewery and three pubs. A short drive from Chipping Norton, it is conveniently situated for visiting Oxford and Stratford-upon-Avon, Moreton-in-Marsh, Stow-on-the-Wold and Bourton-on-the-Water. Shops 100 yards.

Large beamed living room with large inglenook fireplace, wooden floor. Six steps up to beamed sitting room with TV, bar billiards table, piano, wooden floor, minstrels’ gallery above with small double sofa bed (for +1). Kitchen/dining room, rush matting on quarry-tiled floor, large window seat, oak dresser. Utility room with toilet. Open tread stairs to first floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and built-in wardrobe. Bunk bedroom. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Further shower room and toilet.

Mushroom Cottage, Castleton, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £256 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Castleton sleeps 2.

Features include: Non Smoking • Open Fire • Short Break • Pet Friendly

Accommodation overview: A cosy and romantic detached little barn conversion set on the very edge of the picturesque village of Castleton and enjoying wonderful views from the windows across the valley to Win Hill from its peaceful position. Within 500 yards are five pubs restaurants cafes craft shops village store and galleries Peveril Castle and Peak Cavern. Walking from the door with Cave Dale just 100 yards away. Chatsworth House and Lyme Park (NT) are within half an hours drive. Buxton 10 miles.

Entrance lobby. Double bedroom with TV. Wet room/WC. Narrow spiral stairs to first floor: Open plan kitchen/dining area with sitting area and electric 'wood burner effect' stove.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Grange Park Cottage, Cheddleton, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £425 to £839

Self catering accommodation in Cheddleton sleeps 4.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms • Non smoking • Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by Luxury accommodation sleeps 4

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a peaceful and secluded hilltop location private garden and superb views this lovely detached cottage also boasts its own games room. Three fine pubs and tea rooms are ½ mile and 400 yards away the Caldon Canal towpath affords easy walking into the market town of Leek (3 miles by road). A steam railway Roaches Rocks The Potteries and Chatsworth are all easily accessible. Local fishing golf and riding nearby.

Hall. Cloakroom/W.C. Beamed sitting/dining room with wood burner and French doors to terrace. Well equipped kitchen with breakfast table. First floor: Double bedroom with ensuite shower room/W.C. Twin bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment).

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Cherry Cottage, Leek, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £328 to £631

Self catering accommodation in Leek sleeps 2.

Features include: Detached • Non Smoking • Private Hot Tub • Indoor Pool • Fishing On Site • Open Fire • Short Break • Romantic Break

Accommodation overview: Set in an idyllically peaceful position in 6 acres of landscaped grounds on the borders of Cheshire the Peak District Derbyshire and Staffordshire these lovely properties offer a wonderful base from which to explore the many visitor attractions in the area. They are immaculately presented combining luxurious furnishings with beamed interiors and the state of the art swimming pool complex is a real treat. Sport fishing is available on site. Within 6 miles are Little Moreton Hall and Biddulph Grange Gardens (both NT) and the village of Biddulph is 1½ miles away and offers pubs and shops. Beautiful Rudyard Lake for fishing walking rowing boat hire and small steam train and the quaint town of Leek are 6 miles. Alton Towers and Splash Landings swimming complex the Monkey Forest at Trentham Gardens Waterworld indoor skiing and bowling at Festival Park in Stoke and the pottery museum are all within 15 miles. Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall 30 miles. Horse riding locally. Pub and shops 1½ miles. Spacious beamed open plan sitting/dining room with wood burning stove fitted kitchen and superb views. First floor: Gallery bedroom with 5’ brass and iron bedstead. Luxury bathroom/WC with roll top bath shower cubicle and bidet.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Wren's Nest, Little Bolehill, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £226 to £523

Self catering accommodation in Little Bolehill sleeps 2.

Features include: Non smoking • Detached • Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pub near by • Pets allowed sleeps 2

Accommodation overview: A beautifully cosy and romantic detached barn conversion Wren's Nest enjoys lovely views over village and countryside from its orchard setting. Little Bolehill is a pretty hamlet with no through traffic just a half mile walk from the shops restaurants pubs and markets of historic Wirksworth. The new World Heritage site in Cromford Crich Tramway Museum Carsington water sports lake and the Heights of Abraham cable car rides and caverns are all within 5 miles. Magnificent Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are both 10 miles and 20 miles away Alton Towers offers a fun day out. Cycle hire swimming tennis riding fishing and golf can all be enjoyed locally.

Beamed open plan sitting room with wood burning stove dining area and attractive galley kitchen. First floor: Double bedroom. Shower room/W.C.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Lea Hall, Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 20
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Matlock sleeps 20.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 20

Accommodation overview: Set in peaceful seclusion overlooking open farmland, this attractive and very comfortable cottage stands in its own fenced garden just a mile from the superb water sports centre of Carsington Water. It is only 400 yards from the pub/restaurant of this pretty hamlet and 3 miles from the picturesque market town of Ashbourne. Dove Dale and the other lovely dales of the limestone White Peak District provide many delights for walkers, whilst Alton Towers, Matlock Bath, Chatsworth House, Kedleston Hall and the American Adventure Theme Park are all within easy reach.

Spacious sitting room with patio doors to garden. Large, modern fitted kitchen with dining area. Small double bedroom with en-suite toilet. Twin bedroom. Bathroom, shower cubicle and toilet.

The Cottage on the Green, Hethe, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Hethe sleeps 6.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Garden • Sleeps 6

Accommodation overview: Located in the pretty Cotswold village of Duns Tew, this adjoining holiday property nestles quietly behind the owner’s home, and overlooks acres of beautiful Oxfordshire countryside. Perfect for walkers, ramblers and cyclists, there is an abundance of footpaths, bridleways and cycle paths which can be accessed from the village and give guests the opportunity to really enjoy their surrounding areas and venture even deeper into the heart of the Cotswolds. Shop 2 miles, pub 300 yards.

Beamed living room, wood-burning stove, painted wooden floors, patio doors, countryside views, kitchen area with electric Aga (for cooking) and wooden/stone floor. Utility. First floor: Two beamed double bedrooms with Velux and wooden floor; one with 5ft bed. Bathroom, cast-iron bath, shower cubicle, toilet.

Knockerdown Cottages - The Farmhouse, Carsington, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 11
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Carsington sleeps 11.

Features include: • Pool • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 11

Accommodation overview: Fine cottages and facilities – in a county of unspoilt landscapes, deep dales and winding rivers . . .

This fine courtyard of old stone barns was part of a working farm, but has now been sensitively converted to offer seventeen beautifully furnished and well-equipped cottages, nine of which are featured here. Ible ref QVE, Middleton ref QUX and Wisels ref QUW are all next door to one another. Boasting a wealth of original features, they enjoy shared use of a rich choice of leisure facilities, including a superb indoor heated swimming pool in an adjacent purpose-designed building. With a shallow area for children, the pool has its own changing rooms and a sauna, and there is a separate games room. Brackendale Spa offers luxurious treatments. There is a separate laundry room with automatic washing machine and tumble dryer. Close to the cottages are patio and barbecue areas. All set in 3 acres of shared grounds, offering a children’s play area and plenty of space in which to relax.
This is an ideal setting for a Peak District holiday. Knockerdown Farm is conveniently situated on the road between Ashbourne and Matlock, within walking distance of beautiful Carsington Water, a superb windsurfing and sailing centre, which has an area devoted to wildlife and nature conservancy. Throughout the year they have special fun days for children of all ages. At the water sports centre you can hire (with tuition) Kayaks, windsurfers, Canadian canoes and bicycles. Professional fly fishing is available to enable guests to try their hand at fishing this popular, well-stocked reservoir. Fine walking country is virtually on the doorstep, and the renowned Tissington and Middleton cycle trails are both close by (with bikes available to hire). The principal centres of the Derbyshire Dales are nearby - Wirksworth, the market town of Ashbourne, attractive Bakewell (of pudding fame) and Matlock: all are fascinating ancient towns. Matlock Bath (6 miles) is popular as an inland resort, standing on the River Derwent amid lovely scenery, and offering boating, angling, bowls, tennis and cricket. The young (and the young at heart) will enjoy a day out at the National Tramway Museum - where visitors may enjoy the fun experience of trams from around the world! Magnificent Chatsworth House (16 miles) boasts a famous collection of art treasures as well as beautiful gardens. Haddon Hall (13 miles) is England’s most complete and authentic medieval house dating back to the 14th century. It is set in lovely countryside overlooking the River Wye, near Bakewell, which houses one of the National Park’s information centres. One of Britain’s premier theme parks, Alton Towers, within easy reach is amongst appealing countryside close to the picturesque village of Alton, offers a fun-packed day out for all the family. On site is a restaurant which is fully licensed and serves freshly prepared home-cooked food, to eat in or take away. There are several country inns within walking distance. Shop 5 miles.

Manor Barn House, Nether Westcote, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Nether Westcote sleeps 12.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Golf nearby • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This stylish single-storey barn conversion, in an idyllic rural location, lies adjacent to the owner’s home. Oxford, Woodstock, Blenheim Palace, Burford, Stow-on-the-Wold and Stratford-upon-Avon are all within easy reach. The Designer Village at Bicester is one of the foremost retail outlets in the country. NT properties include the 17th-century Jacobean mansion Chastleton House, Snowshill Manor and Upton House with superlative art collection and lovely gardens. The Cotswolds will charm holiday makers with picturesque villages, lovely walks and country inns. Golf courses abound; excellent gardens at Batsford Arboretum and Kiftsgate Court. Shop 4 miles, pub 3 miles.

Living/dining room with slate floor and compact, well-equipped kitchen area. Double bedroom with 5ft bed and slate floor. Bathroom with over-bath shower, toilet and Travertine marble floor.