Woodside

Belper is located at the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, with still-evident Industrial Revolution links including a historic mill, quaint cottages and cobbled roads. This thriving market town promises a true shopping experience, with a wealth of friendly independent local stores, artisan bakeries and farmers’ markets offering something to suit all tastes, and a relaxed evening atmosphere with venues that include micropubs and an independent Art Deco cinema. Other attractions nearby range from the magnificent Chatsworth House (18 miles) to the Crich Tramway Village (5 miles) and, on the edge of the Peak District, Matlock Bath (9 miles) with its Heights of Abraham cable cars and Little Switzerland gorge.

This traditional family house is in the sleepy village of Windley, surrounded by countryside and just 5 miles from Belper. Ideal for a group getaway, it offers a choice of social spaces, with a large sitting room boasting garden views and a cinema room setup or a cosy lounge with comfortable seating and an open fire, which will add a warm glow on cooler nights. There’s a wonderful traditional kitchen with a quarry-tiled floor and wood burner, plus a breakfast table and chairs, while for more formal mealtime gatherings, there’s a separate dining room. A conservatory at the rear of the property offers additional seating space and the ground floor layout is completed by a utility room and cloakroom. Upstairs, each of the four bedrooms – two doubles and two twins – have traditional bedsteads and furnishings. There are also two bathrooms, each with a roll-top bath and a separate shower cubicle.

Outside, there are extensive terraced gardens separated by stone steps, with outdoor furniture and cottage-style planting, and a trampoline.