THE OLD POST OFFICE, pet friendly, with hot tub in Wirksworth, Matlock

Peak District. Sleeps up to 10

The Old Post Office near Wirksworth, Derbyshire sleeps ten in five bedrooms.

The living areas in this holiday home consist of a kitchen equipped with double electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer (50/50), washing machine and dishwasher, a dining room with seating for ten and Smart TV, a sitting room with woodburning stove and Smart TV and a lower-ground-floor boot room with dog wash area. The bedrooms consist of a king-size with en-suite bathroom, a king-size with woodburning stove, a king-size, a ground-floor king-size and a twin serviced by a shower room and cloakroom. Outside there is off-road parking for three cars, roadside parking and a front patio with furniture and a hot tub. Within 1.4 miles there is a shop and 0.1 miles a pub. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available. Two well-behaved, medium dogs welcome, but sorry, no smoking. WiFi, fuel, power, starter for woodburning stove, bed linen and towels are included. Explore Derbyshire at The Old Post Office. Note: There are approximately 6 steps up to the property, please take care. Note: Due to the property's age there are steps throughout, please take care.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer (50/50), washing machine and dishwasher. 4 x Smart TVs and WiFi. Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stoves inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request. Off-road parking for 3 cars and roadside parking. Front patio with furniture and hot tub. Two well-behaved, medium dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 1.4 miles and pub 0.1 miles. Note: There is a step between the kitchen & dining room. Note: The lower-ground-floor is home to a boot room and a dog wash area. Note: Step free access to the cottage from the side entrance

Region: The ultimate in “year-round” appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.

Town: Located on the outskirts of the Peak District and only a few miles from Matlock, Wirksworth is a small but charming market town. Beautiful architecture, such as the town's splendid parish church, gives Wirksworth a lot of personality. The Puzzle Gardens' historic "jitties" and courtyards are popular tourist destinations, as are the adjacent Heritage Centre and the beautiful scenery, which includes Carsington Water, Black Rocks, and the High Peak Trail. All skill levels can enjoy rock climbing and cycling here, and the walking is superb. During the month of May, Wirksworth celebrates the distinctive Derbyshire tradition of Well Dressing by combining it with a colourful carnival. Every year in September, the city hosts an annual Arts festival with a fantastic Art & Architecture Trail, presenting contemporary art and a wide variety of foreign performers. There's a variety of restaurants to try, as well as a small, independent cinema decorated in art deco style. The Eco Centre, the National Stone Centre, and the Mount Cook Adventure Centre are only some of the recreational facilities available in town. Fresh vegetables and handiwork are sold in the weekly market and the monthly farmers' market. Matlock Bath, with its amazing cable car, the historic Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, and Gulliver's Kingdom are also within driving distance. Two miles away in Cromford is the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, which should not be missed. When it comes to vacation destinations, Wirksworth checks all the boxes.

Located in Matlock, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Matlock Parks Country Park, while Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine and The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath are cultural highlights. Gulliver's Kingdom and Ecclesbourne Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links with a golf course nearby, or seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling.

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