This luxury cottage is between 500 and 700 years old and was originally of cruck construction with a thatched roof. Some time later the thatch was removed, and the walls  raised to build a second floor. Part of the original cruck beam can still  be seen downstairs and a further part is in fact featured upstairs. The walls, in part well over two feet thick, have a wonderful old cottage style feel about them.

Relaxing inside, you certainly feel you have stepped into the past, but with all the mod-cons. Video and DVD of course, but also TVs in each bedroom. In addition there is un-metered (free) internet access and Sky TV with full range of programmes.

In the spacious lounge there is an impressive log burning inglenook fireplace with open grate, bordered by dressed stone lintels. There are also original stone mullion windows and beams. Without doubt this is a most relaxing room. The cottage is well heated with fully controllable central heating in addition to this open fire place. All heating is included in the rental! 

This cottage was up-graded two years ago to the highest quality as is reflected by the very maximum Tourist Board grading of 5 star.  There is a fully loaded, superior custom-built fully equipped kitchen, with gloss work-tops and real granite sink, fridge with good sized freezer compartment, micro-wave, dish-washer and washing machine, adjacent to the open-plan beamed dining room. On the first floor are three large bedrooms, all en-suite, two doubles and one twin.  All of the bedrooms have their own TVs in addition to that in the living room. The cottage benefits from a telephone for out-going and in-coming calls.

Despite being in the heart of the village, once inside there is a real feeling of seclusion and peace. To the front there is a lovely cottage garden with seating from where you can see village life, whilst to the rear is a large courtyard with further seating. There is a barbecue in the courtyard, shared with the other two cottages. To the front is off-road parking for two larger/three smaller cars, with the option of further parking on the road in front of the cottage..

 Hartington is an extremely popular village during the day as it is the start of many excellent walks: it has three teashops, two pubs, a couple of gift shops, two grocers and newsagents. There are numerous footpaths and bridleways in the immediate vicinity, offering unrivalled walking in the best part of the White Peak. The River Dove and Dove Dale are on the doorstep. The highly popular Tissington Trail, which runs for 17 miles, is just 1 mile from Hartington. Two further trails, the High Peak Trail and the Manifold Valley Trail (both of similar distance), are within 3 miles.

This cottage has been graded with the maximum 5 Stars by the English Tourist Board.

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Please note: we regret no pets and no smoking in the cottage.