2 Miners Arms Cottages, Carsington Near Wirksworth

Peak District. Sleeps up to 6

Wirksworth 2.4 miles. A beautiful stone-built cottage nestled in the village of Carsington, 2 Miners Arms Cottages presents a charming base for exploring the Derbyshire countryside and Carsington Water. Offering three bedrooms, sleeping up to six guests, this property is perfect for a family holiday packed full of exciting outdoor adventures, with a homely cottage to return to each day. Step into the cottage and take off your boots and coats in the entrance porch before being welcomed into the country style kitchen/diner. A large Rangemaster oven sits between the excellent fitted kitchen and array of appliances, whilst the dining table offers guests somewhere to sit down for a traditional family meal. On your way to the sitting room is a handy cloakroom and utility, with a basin, WC and washer/dryer. Relax on the sofas in the sitting room and enjoy some Freeview TV after a brisk afternoon ramble, recharging those batteries before you head out for an evening meal at the pub next door, The Miners Arms. Travel upstairs to find the family bathroom, home to a bath with a shower over, serving the twin room and the single bedroom, with the latter featuring a double bed. The master bedroom has a double and benefits from an en-suite bathroom with a separate bath and a walk-in shower. You can enjoy alfresco breakfasts in the garden at the outdoor furniture while any pets you've brought along can stretch their legs. Head out on walks right from your doorstep, reaching the magnificent shores of Carsington Water in around half a mile, you can travel around the whole lake via foot or bike, stopping at the Visitor Centre for a coffee and cake by the waters along the way. Get active and book a fun watersporting activity on the lake like windsurfing or kayaking, creating some unforgettable holiday memories. The neighbouring market town of Wirksworth is within walking distance too, and is a bustling hub of Derbyshire life, with fabulous local businesses selling tasty local produce for you to use in you self-catering dishes, as well as charming attractions like The Northern Light Cinema, an independently run picture house, and the Wirksworth Heritage Centre presenting the local history of the town and its quirky inhabitants. Up in Matlock and Matlock Bath, delight in visiting the Heights of Abraham, Gulliver's Kingdom, and the Peak District Mining Museum, while heading right into the Peak District will bring you to excellent walking routes and trails, as well as some excellent cycling too. For a holiday in Derbyshire to remember, choose 2 Miners Arms Cottages.

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