Find self catering and cottages that sleep 12 in Central England

The Manor House, Alport, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Alport sleeps 12.

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

Accommodation overview: Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Doomsday Book), and an ancient cluster of listed buildings converted to form superb holiday cottage accommodation....and the result is the captivating blend that is Harthill Hall. Nestling in 14 acres of grounds on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the doorstep, the properties have the use of an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Noble names have woven the threads of the hall’s long history including Henry de Ferrers, the Cokaynes and the Harthills. Henry VIII is also believed to have stayed at the hall.
It was here in 1259 that Sir Richard de Hartle was issued a Papal Bull by Pope Alexander II, allowing him to appoint his own chaplain. The chapel ceased its functions as a place of worship in 1546 and now takes the form of The Chapel and Hartle Cottage. The eight cottages are furnished with antiques and surround a medieval cobbled courtyard. They all retain a wealth of original features including thick stone walls, large oak beams, mullion windows and flagstone floors. Derbyshire’s bustling market towns, villages, hills, dales and rivers offer majestic scenery, and a rich variety of customs. Boasting a varied and beautiful landscape, they offer a blend of heritage, history and family attractions. The beautiful market town of Bakewell (3½ miles) is situated on the River Wye, crossed by a 13th-century five-arched bridge which has coffee shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are Matlock, Hall Leys Park, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Buxton. National Trust properties and gardens nearby include Riley Graves, Longshaw, Mam Tor, South Peak, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall. Close by are both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Games room with free wireless internet connection. Shop and pub 3½ 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.

The Limes, Swanwick, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Swanwick sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Just 200 yards from a choice of shops and inns, this lovely holiday property dates back to 1860 and is equipped to the E.T.C. ‘4 Star’ standard. Originally the coach house to the adjacent parsonage (now the owner’s home), it has been refurbished to an excellent standard, and enjoys use of a games room with full-size snooker table, professional table football and outdoor table tennis table. An ideal holiday base for touring the Peak District, close to Alton Towers, Carsington Water, Matlock, Chatsworth House, the National Tramway Museum and the Midland Railway Centre. Many factory shops in the area including the Denby Potteries. Sports centre, tennis, riding, golf and swimming at Alfreton (2 miles). Derby 12 miles. Shops 200 yards.

Spacious sitting room with electric fire. Dining room. Spacious, modern fitted kitchen with breakfast area. First floor: Three pretty, beamed bedrooms; one double with en-suite shower room and toilet, two twin. Bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet.

Broadmeadows Farm, Butterton, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £900 to £1299

Self catering accommodation in Butterton sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: This substantial and spacious detached family holiday home is set in beautifully maintained formal gardens and provides a tranquil retreat while only being one mile from the centre of the market town of Leek. Internally the beamed ceilings, leather furnishings and parquet flooring exude an air of elegance and comfort. After a hearty meal cooked on the traditional kitchen range, enjoy a drink at the bar in the games room, on the elevated terrace, or just relax and wind down in the hot tub. The traditional market town of Leek, known as the ‘Queen of the Moorlands’, is a well known centre for the antiques trade and sits close to the Peak District National Park. Enjoy the many dining and shopping experiences on hand in the town and visit Brindley Mill, next to the River Churnet, where corn is still ground or explore the abundant attractions in the surrounding area. Within four miles take a ride on the Churnet Valley Steam Railway or visit Rudyard Lake for walking, sailing, fishing or canoeing. Alternatively for walking and climbing don’t miss ‘The Roaches Rocks’ on the southern uplands of the Pennines. A little further afield Biddulph Grange Gardens, Whiston Hall Golf Club and the famous Alton Towers theme park can be found. At Froghall Wharf in Stoke-on-Trent you can take a canal boat trip on the Cauldon Canal or visit the world famous Wedgewood Potteries visitors centre. For day trips the stately home of Chatsworth House and many other National Trust properties are also within easy reach. Shop 430 yards.

Spacious living room with wooden floor. Dining room with parquet flooring. Large farmhouse-style kitchen with gas Rangemaster oven (for cooking), TV, beams and patio doors to garden. Utility. Study. Games room with bar. Separate toilet. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with 5ft bed and wooden floor; one four-poster. Double bedroom. Further cosy double bedroom. Bathroom with separate shower cubicle and toilet. Shower room.

Chatcull Old Hall, Eccleshall, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Eccleshall sleeps 12.

Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburner Stove • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Set in delightful, unspoilt countryside, Chatcull Old Hall is an attractive and spacious farmhouse that dates back 300 years and retains many original features, including a wealth of beams, oak panelling, and a superb inglenook fireplace. It boasts a secluded, lawned garden, surrounded by pretty shrubs, and is set within the grounds of a working arable and dairy farm (close to the owners’ home), where visitors enjoy shared use of a hard tennis court.
It is perfectly placed for walking, cycling and exploring the many delights and natural wonders of the Peak District, Shropshire and Cheshire – The nearby Potteries comprises the towns of Stoke, Stafford and Newcastle-under-Lyme, where excellent shops, leisure facilities and golf courses are all available. Alton Towers is nearby. Within easy driving distance are Nantwich, Ironbridge, Shrewsbury and Chester. There is coarse fishing on site (by arrangement only – guests must bring their own equipment), and horse riding is available locally. There are shops and good restaurants just 5 miles away in Eccleshall, and pub in Croxton (1½ miles).

Living room with wood-burning stove and doors to garden and games room (with table tennis and pool table). Sitting/dining room with sofa-bed (for +2) and additional TV. Modern kitchen with Aga, electric cooker and large family table (also snooker table). Shower room with toilet. Utility/drying room. Large enclosed verandah for boots/wet clothing. First floor: Two double bedrooms; one with TV and door leading to twin bedroom. Twin bedroom with wash basin. Small twin bedroom. Bathroom with toilet. Shower room with toilet. All bedrooms have sloping ceilings.

Woodside, Matlock, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Matlock sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Detached • Games Room • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Situated in the pretty and popular village of Birchover, this listed, detached, Georgian house boasts super views over the local countryside and provides the perfect base to relax and enjoy this beautiful corner of England. Bradley Hall has retained many of its original features including flagstone and wooden floors, mullion windows and shutters. A south-facing garden completes this lovely property, and also makes the ideal place for relaxing with a glass of wine or al-fresco dining in the warm, balmy summer evenings. There is also a decked area complete with 8-seater hot tub and fire pit.
The village is ringed by rocks and Tors and is set in one the of the most stunning parts of the Peak District. Excellent walking can be found from the doorstep and for nature lovers, excellent bird watching can be found in the surrounding areas. For days out, the magnificent stately homes, including the beautiful Chatsworth House (8 miles) and Haddon Hall (4 miles) are an absolute must see, whilst a little further afield, but well worth a visit are the NT properties of Hardwick Hall, Sudbury Hall and Stainsby Mill. Ilam Park - running alongside the River Manifold with spectacular views towards Dovedale, and High Peak Estate - a vast area of outstanding walking country also come under NT ownership and provide wonderful walking opportunities.
For water sport enthusiasts, Carsington Water is within easy reach, with sailing, wind-surfing and canoeing all available. Shop 500 yards.

Spacious living room with large fireplace and original flagstone floor. Large dining room with fireplace, piano and shutters on windows. Well-equipped kitchen with gas range, mullion windows and slate floor. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with wooden floor; one with 7ft bed and ornamental Georgian fireplace. Bathroom with Victorian-style roll-top bath, large shower cubicle, bidet and toilet. Second floor: Two double bedrooms. Shower room with toilet.

Harthill Hall - Harthill Barn, Alport, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Alport sleeps 12.

Features include: Hot Tub • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Games Room • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Take a beautiful Peak District National Park setting, just 3½ miles from Bakewell, add a historic hall (first recorded in the Doomsday Book), and an ancient cluster of listed buildings converted to form superb holiday cottage accommodation....and the result is the captivating blend that is Harthill Hall. Nestling in 14 acres of grounds on an upland called Priest’s Hill with excellent walking available from the doorstep, the properties have the use of an extensive range of leisure facilities including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, solarium and treatment rooms. Noble names have woven the threads of the hall’s long history including Henry de Ferrers, the Cokaynes and the Harthills. Henry VIII is also believed to have stayed at the hall.
It was here in 1259 that Sir Richard de Hartle was issued a Papal Bull by Pope Alexander II, allowing him to appoint his own chaplain. The chapel ceased its functions as a place of worship in 1546 and now takes the form of The Chapel and Hartle Cottage. The eight cottages are furnished with antiques and surround a medieval cobbled courtyard. They all retain a wealth of original features including thick stone walls, large oak beams, mullion windows and flagstone floors. Derbyshire’s bustling market towns, villages, hills, dales and rivers offer majestic scenery, and a rich variety of customs. Boasting a varied and beautiful landscape, they offer a blend of heritage, history and family attractions. The beautiful market town of Bakewell (3½ miles) is situated on the River Wye, crossed by a 13th-century five-arched bridge which has coffee shops and restaurants. Within easy reach are Matlock, Hall Leys Park, Chesterfield, Alfreton and Buxton. National Trust properties and gardens nearby include Riley Graves, Longshaw, Mam Tor, South Peak, Dovedale, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall. Close by are both Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Games room with free wireless internet connection. Shop and pub 3½ miles.

Worton Park Cottages - The Old Rectory, Worton, Oxfordshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Worton sleeps 12.

Features include: • Pool • Short Breaks • Pets allowed • Pub nearby • Detached • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Peacefully situated with its own beautiful secluded garden, this Victorian cottage boasts panoramic views to Kingham and Stow-on-the-Wold (8 miles). One of a pair, it is only 3 miles from Shipton-under-Wychwood. Burford 8 miles. Oxford, Stratford and Warwick easily accessible. Tennis, riding and golf locally. Shops and pub 3 miles.

Sitting room with open fire and rugs on original tiled floor. Well-equipped kitchen/dining room leading to spacious patio area. Small, well-equipped playroom. Utility with shower cubicle and toilet. First floor: Three pretty bedrooms; one double, one twin and one single. Bathroom with toilet.

Tissington Ford Barn, Bradbourne, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £724 to £1646

Self catering accommodation in Bradbourne sleeps 12.

Features include: Short Breaks Non smoking • Detached Easy Walk access • sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Enjoying a central location and glorious views in the Peak District National Park this beautifully presented detached barn conversion sits near the stream ford leading to the ultimate picture postcard village of Tissington and its medieval Hall. Furnished in smart contemporary style and direct access to the local trail for walking and traffic free cycling it occupies two acres of grounds crossed by a stream and surrounded by gorgeous countryside thickly threaded with footpaths leading to quaint villages with excellent tea rooms and welcoming inns. For a great choice of independent shops (lots of vintage) twice weekly market and an indoor swimming pool visitors should head to the picturesque little town of Ashbourne (5 miles) whilst a 4 mile drive reaches Carsington Lake (pictured) a delightful setting for water sports and fishing with a visitor centre and craft shops to explore. Chatsworth House Haddon Hall Kedleston and Sudbury Halls (both N.T.) Heights of Abraham cable cars Gulliver's Kingdom Alton Towers and Splash Landings are among the wonderful array of attractions found within 15 miles. Pony trekking is available 1 mile away and a golf course is 4 miles. A pub and shop are 1¼ miles and Tissington (2 miles) offers a selection of eating places.

A very comfortable single floor accommodation. Well fitted kitchen/dining room. Spacious sitting room. Double bedroom with ensuite bathroom/WC (shower over bath). Double bedroom. Twin bedded room. Bunk bedded room. Annexe (5 yards): Two double bedrooms both with ensuite wet room/WC.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Dartmouth House, Olney, Buckinghamshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Olney sleeps 12.

Features include: • Short Breaks • Pub nearby • Garden • Sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Originally owned by the Earl of Dartmouth and situated in the Georgian market town of Olney, Dartmouth House has records dating back to 1745. A spacious and comfortable, stone-built property with the owners’ home close by, it can sleep up to twelve people. It has retained many of the original features - such as flagstone, wooden and quarry-tiled floors, beamed ceilings and fireplaces. The large, mature, south-facing, stone-walled garden is enclosed, and its beautiful aspects may be enjoyed in all types of weather when dining or relaxing on the large veranda, which is attached to the house.
Olney (situated on the River Great Ouse) is one of the most sought-after destinations in North Buckinghamshire and is within easy driving distance of Northamptonshire and Bedfordshire, in an area with beautiful rolling countryside and many country and town attractions. Olney is located in the middle of England and Dartmouth House is handily set along a main road just 20 minutes from junction 14 of the M1 - making London very accessible. Olney itself has tea rooms, antique shops, boutiques and the William Cowper Museum and are all within easy walking distance of the property. A few minutes’ drive leads to Woburn Abbey, Castle Ashby and Bletchley Park. There is plenty to keep children entertained - from Gullivers World and Woburn Safari Park to the popular Whipsnade Zoo. For the more energetic, there are vast areas of outstanding walking and cycling country, including Salcey Forest and Emberton Park. Milton Keynes offers a different experience with its cinemas, excellent shopping, the Milton Keynes Theatre (the most popular theatre outside London) and a huge choice of sporting activities including the Snowdome. Shops 50 yards, pub 20 yards.

Large, beamed living room with wood-burning stove and flagstone-tiled floor. Spacious beamed dining room with original 18th-century wooden floor. Large, well-equipped kitchen with fitted units and quarry-tiled floor. One step down to utility leading to shower room with toilet. Six steps up to double bedroom with TV. First floor: Two double bedrooms, each with TV. Twin bedroom with TV and additional Z-bed (alternative sleeping only). Four steps up from landing to two bathrooms with toilet, anti-slip flooring and heated towel rail; one with two wash basins. Second floor: Two double bedrooms, each with TV. All double bedrooms with 5ft bed.

Holly Oak barn, Meerbrook, Staffordshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £601 to £1778

Self catering accommodation in Meerbrook sleeps 12.

Features include: Short Breaks • Multi bathrooms Open Fire or Wood Burner Stove Pets allowed sleeps 12

Accommodation overview: Set in the Peak District National Park this lovely barn conversion enjoys views over countryside and famous Roaches rocks. Ideal for walking climbing or fishing it lies at the end of a private 1½ mile drive on the borders of Derbyshire Cheshire and Staffordshire and enjoys its own garden. A wealth of interesting places and activities including Waterworld swimming pool bowling Potteries Festival Park Alton Towers Jodrell Bank Science Park and the National Trust properties of Little Moreton Hall and Quarry Bank Mill – all about 15 miles away. Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are 20 miles. Carp fishing locally on a day permit (complimentary day pass for 6 adults on full week bookings - further passes £8 pp per day) and coarse fishing (all year) can be found at Rudyard Lake just a 20 minute drive away. Pony trekking and cycle hire 8 miles. Dining pub 2 miles shops in Leek 3½ miles.

This barn conversion boasts a beautifully styled and very comfortable modern interior. Well equipped beamed farmhouse style kitchen with dining area. Double bedroom with TV. Spacious second double bedroom with additional single bed and single pull out bed (for + 2 children) and TV. Two twin bedded rooms each with TV. Bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath). Shower room. Separate W.C. Steep stairs to galleried twin bedded room with TV. Second staircase to first floor: Very spacious beamed sitting room with splendid views wood burning stove polished oak floor and pool table.

Phone enquiries: 0844 847 1143

Clifton Cottages - Clifton Cottage, Clifton, Derbyshire, Central England

Sleeps 12
Weekly price range £1300 to £

Self catering accommodation in Clifton sleeps 12.

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

Accommodation overview: Lying in the heart of the village of Chelmorton, this beautifully modernised, stylish holiday cottage is perfect for a family celebration or gathering of old friends. Offering accommodation of the highest standard and perfectly positioned for exploring the surrounding area, the property lies within a stone’s throw of the friendly, pleasant village pub, the Church Inn. Adjoining another property, it benefits from a sheltered split-level garden, in which to relax after a hard day spent touring this lovely area.
Chelmorton, with its ancient field system, 12th-century church, traditional Well Dressing ceremony and thriving community, is conveniently placed for the spa town of Buxton (5 miles) with its opera house and leisure centre, and the market town of Bakewell (7 miles). Chelmorton lies within the Peak District National Park, close to the Tissington Trail cycle path (cycle hire at Parsley Hay) and the Limestone and Midshires ways. Superb walking country is on the doorstep, whilst the beautiful valleys of Dove, Goyt, Manifold and Lathkildale are all a short drive away. The stately homes, Chatsworth House and Haddon hall are both well worth a visit and easily reached, whilst other attractions include an otter sanctuary (12 miles), limestone show caves, Alton Towers (30 miles) and the Roaches. Buxton offers two golf courses and tennis courts, whilst sailing can be arranged at the nearby Fernilee reservoir or at Carsington water. Pony trekking through beautiful scenery is available at Flash. Shops 5 miles.

Large beamed living room with open fire in grit-stone fireplace. Flagstone floors with under floor heating throughout. Beamed kitchen with hand-made units, Aga, two-ring ceramic hob and dining area incorporating conservatory with French doors to garden. Three steps to separate utility with toilet. First floor: Double bedroom with 5ft bed, vaulted ceiling and beams and en-suite bathroom with over-bath shower and toilet. Double bedroom with 5ft bed. Further double bedroom with shower room with toilet, vaulted ceilings and beams. Twin bedroom with Z-bed (for +1). Bathroom with cast-iron bath, shower cubicle and toilet. Wooden floors throughout.