Stretch furry legs with long walks beside the colourful canal and climb Eccles Pike with your faithful friend when you stay at this welcoming, dog-friendly retreat near Chinley in Derbyshire. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom holiday home sits within a stone building in the grounds of a larger country property where other holiday retreats are also situated. Guests and their pets are welcome to stroll through the woods and gardens after returning from exploring their surroundings, which include the picture Peak District, about 2 miles away.
Open the front door to your private quarters to discover a creative conversion offering ample space for pups and people. Relax together in the lounge/diner, which has underfloor heating, stoking up the wood burner on autumn and winter days to bring a cosy glow to the space. Find a film on the Smart TV in here and open the French doors whenever you feel like ambling outside with your furry friend. Feed your happy hound and prepare meals for your party through in the kitchen. Also at ground-floor level is a WC. Bid your chum goodnight at the end of each exciting day, then climb the stairs to lay your head in one of the two double bedrooms. One of these has an en-suite bathroom and the other an en-suite shower room. Have morning coffee and breakfast out in the courtyard garden before heading off on your next day of dog-friendly activities. There is private parking for one car.
Walk less than 500 metres from the cottage to climb Eccles Pike and take in the views. Stroll 1.5 miles down to Bugsworth Basin where you can watch the barges and look for wildlife on the water. Venture 10.5 miles to Chee Dale to see the stepping stones and start the 8.5-mile long Monsal Trail.