One of the great pleasures of self-catering is that you can choose whether to cook for yourself or to eat out. The famous British pub often offers excellent bar meals as well as a sociable drink. The list of cottages shown below are all within walking distance of a pub.

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Accommodation in England

Derbyshire	Hillside Croft
	A 17th Century listed building of historical interest, 5 star Hillside Croft is built of warm sandstone with leaded light windows, original oak beamed ceilings and cosy inglenook fireplaces with wood burning stoves. It is carpeted throughout and has a fitted antique pine kitchen, a dining room and table to seat 10, 5 bedrooms; all with garden views. There is a patio with barbecue.   +44(0)1335 344795,0780 8899493    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	The Green
	Country house ideal for large groups up to 18. Dining room seats 18. Exclusive indoor swimming pool. Located edge of village - quiet and unoverlooked. The ultimate party palace: hen and stag groups welcome! Please click on photograph to view details, contact and web link.   01298 871004,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Sandybrook Country Park
	Luxurious pine lodges in the grounds of a 19th Century manor house near Ashbourne with lovely views and woodland walks. Equipped to highest standards with satellite TV, video, microwave, freezer and dishwasher. Some lodges now have a private outdoor spa. There is an indoor swimming pool, spa and sauna, games room, a playground for the children. Superb accommodation and facilities for families.Up to 2 small dogs welcome by arrangement.   01629 732428,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Darwin Forest Country Park
	A collection of luxurious pine lodges, each sleeping 2-8 people, set in 44 acres of woodland in the Derbyshire Dales. Each pine lodge is extremely well-equipped with flat screen TV, some with dishwasher and freezer, to ensure a relaxing holiday for the whole family. There is an indoor swimming pool on site, with sauna, spa, steam room, gymnasium; a playground, and soft play facilities for younger children. Good location for day trips to Alton Towers or the Potteries. Up to 2 small dogs welcome by arrangement.   01629 732428,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Sladen Lodge
	New Year. Sladen Lodge offers superb contemporary self-catering accommodation for large groups. It sleeps up to 14 adults in 7 en-suite bedrooms all with power showers. Guests can dine around one large table and relax in a comfy sitting room. It is an ideal house for groups to enjoy a relaxing and very comfortable special break together.   01433 650104,07796 888285    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Granary Court
	Granary Court, spacious cottage-style apartments with flexible accommodation for 1-26 people. 4 star ETC rated. Garden Room to seat 45. BBQ. Games room. Alton Towers, Drayton Manor Park, Tamworth Snowdrome, and Waterworld, all within easy reach. Special celebrations, Stag and Hen Parties welcome.   +44(0)1283 820 917,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Cotterill Farm Cottages
	Four award winning stone 4 Star cottages on our non-working farm, in a glorious location overlooking dales and rolling countryside in the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District. Buxton , Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne, Leek and Chatsworth House are all about 11 miles away on the edge of the Peak District at different points on the compass, confirming our claim to be very much in the heart of the White Peak area of the Peak District. (The White Peak is the area of rolling countryside, dales, streams and rivers limestone villages and dry-stone walls, which give the area so much character). Alton Towers is less than 30 minutes drive away. Welcome pack on arrival.   01298 84447,0800 247 1379 freephone    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Tor View Cottage
	In August 1771 Richard Arkwright began building in Cromford. He created the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill it is now a World Heritage site. Relax and walk in the Peak District. Beautiful central village cottage made of old stone (exposed) with beams, newly renovated with modern luxury facilities including a whirlpool.  The cottage is situated in the centre of the village with 3 pubs, 1 restaurant, Butchers, chemist, grocers and post office/newsagent all in a minutes stroll. There is also the world famous Scarthin books which also has a vegetarian cafe.  Dogs are made welcome at Tor View. ideally situated for walks on the canal or in the peak district (Chatsworth House is s a must). Matlock is 15 min walk if you require a more lively night out. Sleeps 8.  Half-term, Easter, summer breaks ideal. Walking, cycling, fishing, caneoing, dogs welcome, short stay availability.    07974 927 552,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	The Coachmans Cottage
	This cottage set in beautiful grounds of an Edwardian country house, has a luxury 5 * ETB status and sleeps 6 -7 people very comfortably. There is also a tennis court and croquet for guests to enjoy as well as the glorious setting in quiet countryside. Well equipped, guests want for nothing, with host on hand to advise or help. Limited disabled facilities, and well behaved pets welcomed. Up to 3 dogs welcome by arrangement. Availability for Christmas and New Year.   01335 342 670,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Woodlands Cottage
	Four bedroomed stone cottage to sleep up to 8. Enclosed in a private garden yet enjoying all the facilities at Darwin Forest Country Park.   01629 732428,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Wharfside Cottage
	Ideal base for canal and river fishing holidays - recently refurbished cottage with direct garden frontage to the Trent and Mersy Canal. Easy distance to Trent and Derwent Rivers - access to private fishing lake by arrangement. Sleeps4/5 in three bedrooms. New fitted kitchen, southfacing rear garden. Off road parking. Gas central heating. Free use of adjoining artists studio.   01736 786695,07779 633798    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Courtyard Barn
	SLEEPS 10 - 20 in spacious 8 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. with OUTDOR HOT TUB available all year. DINING ROOM SEATS UP TO 20! Spectacular house and position. CENTRALLY LOCATED in the Derbyshire Peak District, we are just a 3 hour drive from London, 1.5 hours from Liverpool and 5 hours from Glasgow. HEN AND STAG GROUPS WELCOME. The main feature inside is the impressive oak-beamed 'cathedral-ceiling' living room, complete with 400 year old 7-ft high fireplace, rescued from an old monastery. Outside, there are 2 patios, a barbeque area, gardens, 1 acre of paddock plus an outdoor seater hot-tub whirlpool spa. LOCAL PUBS 3 MINUTES WALK - GOOD FOOD AND A WARM WELCOME! ... Also local activities such as HANG GLIDING, CLAY PIGEON SHOOTING, GOLF and GO-CARTS / QUAD BIKES ideal for groups/hens/stags. Gift Vouchers available!   01298 871004,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Hartington Cottages
	3 Stone cottages graded 4/5 Stars around a private courtyard in the centre of the highly acclaimed village of Hartington, near Buxton, offering seclusion and peace. The historic cottages can sleep from 2-6 people, and offer luxury with a country feel; inglenook fireplaces and multitudes of ancient exposed beams. Hartington is one of the most highly regarded villages in the Peak, famous for its creamery with shop selling genuine Stilton and other cheeses, geese pond, hall and fine old stone buildings. Welcome pack on arrival.   01298 22287,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	The Cottage
	Ideally situated in the lovely Derbyshire village of Bonsall close to Matlock Bath, this well equipped, comfortable cottage is perfectly situated to take advantage of the beautiful and dramatic countryside of the Peak District. The cottage has 2 bedrooms, one double and one twin. 'Availability for Christmas, New Year'   01298-73000,07773-480560    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	LUCKY COTTAGE
	A wonderful and historic Grade II, self catering Stone Cottage, that has a beautiful interior, and incorporates a wealth of original features such as; beams, floorboards, stone window seats, Derbyshire Stone fireplaces, and plenty of unusual nooks and crannies. The LARGE LOG FIRE ensures that it is the ideal place for winter rentals, and the enclosed garden, which is surrounded by GOOD VIEWS and has garden furniture and a BBQ in the summer, makes it an all year seasonal cottage. The cottage is situated in an IDEAL LOCTION for discovering the PEAK DISTRICT and its many attractions. It’s close to many large country estates including CHATSWORTH HOUSE, and Haddon Hall, and within a short driving distance of ALTON TOWERS. For sport enthusiasts such activities such as Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Walking, potholing, Sailing, Golfing etc. just to name a few!, can be pursued. If all of this sounds too active for you, then Lucky cottage makes a snug hideaway, ideal for those requiring a short ROMANTIC BREAK. The cottage sleeps up to 5 people however and therefore accommodates families and groups of friends wishing to meet up.   07912 111 004,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	HARLEY'S HYDRO
	Harley's Hydro really does have the ' wow ' factor. Contemporary in design, but including many original Victorian features such as; beams, fireplaces, and a ROLL TOP BATH. You will be bowled over by this superbly designed apartment, which is part of an historic building. A truly striking 33ft open plan room welcomes you; with its large beams, feature walls and fireplaces, wooden floors, and triple, south facing sash windows that over look the Derwent Valley and Matlock. The view is a truly PANORAMIC VIEW. Surrounded by luxury in every room, with leather sofa's and chairs, granite surfaces, and beautiful fabrics and furnishings, your stay here really will be superb. The apartment is in a PERFECT CENTRAL LOCATION for discovering some of England’s most beautiful countryside, and is close to many major attractions that are all within a 15 minute drive, including; The Heights of Abraham and Gulliver's Kingdom, both in Matlock Bath, and Haddon Hall, and the grandeur of Chatsworth House, both close to Bakewell. Located high on the hillside, the apartment is only a couple of minutes drive away from Matlock and within a short driving distance of ALTON TOWERS. There is a local old pub a minutes walk away, which sells food, and there are plenty of bars an resturants in Matlock itself. For sport enthusiasts such activities such as Rock Climbing, Canoeing, Walking, potholing, Sailing, Golfing etc. just to name a few!, can be pursued. Many couples take short ROMANTIC short breaks here, but there is plenty of space to accommodate families and groups of friends wishing to meet up. There is plenty of audio/visual entertainment in the apartment from a large flat screen TV, a sky set, DVD and radio/CD and plenty of organised files and books on the area for you to enjoy, ensuring your stay will be packed with things to do.   07912 111 004,    Click here to email owner
Derbyshire	Cottages-Derbyshire
	Excellent 3 bedroom cottage sleeps 6 - decorated in contemporary modern style this stone cottage is ideal for exploring the many attractions, walks and events of The Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, England. Shared use of swimming pool and leisure facilities.   01332 514637,    Click here to email owner