Swallow's Cottage sits in a rural setting, just down a lane, but only 2 miles from the bustling Georgian market town of Ashbourne where you will find plenty of restaurants and bars and some great independent retailers too. There's even a small cinema, too. You will have five acres of private gardens to wander around - including an orchard. In June, July and August the outdoor heated swimming pool and large terrace is available for your use. There's a barbeque there too (available all year round) and plenty of loungers to relax in. Swallow's Cottage is all on one level, with a large kitchen/dining room and sitting room next door with a cosy log burning stove (first basket of logs and kindling provided - more available on site at cost). Curl up on the huge leather sofa to watch a film or play games - you will find plenty of books and games in the cupboard. The kitchen is really well equipped (we lived there when we renovated our house), with a dishwasher, washing machine/tumble dryer, DeLonghi bean to cup coffee machine, large SMEG fridge/freezer and more than enough cutlery, crockery and glassware. All towels and bedlinen are included (including pool towels when the pool is available in June, July and August), plus dish tabs, cleaning equipment and tea and coffee too. There's a travel cot and high chair but we do suggest that you bring your own bedding for the travel cot. You'll find a table tennis table and croquet set in the garage and are only 30 minutes away from Chatsworth House, Alton Towers, Haddon Hall and plenty of other local attractions.

Simon and I have lived here for the past fifteen years and love the fact that we are so close to Ashbourne, but still set in a private and peaceful rural area. We love hosting and welcoming our guests to The Peak District and are very happy to recommend special places to visit.

With Chatsworth House just 30 minutes away we are in a prime location from which to explore The Peak District - wonderful walks from your back door, safe cycling along the Tissington Trail and so many historic houses to visit - plus Alton Towers too! Callow Hall is just a couple of miles away and perfect for a special meal or occasion. The Old Gate Inn in Brassington has been a family favourite for a long time - it really is a "proper" village pub with log fires, great food and a garden too.