Carpenter Cottage, Millthorpe

Carpenter Cottage is a four-bedroom country cottage in Holmesfield, Derbyshire, sleeping eight guests across well-planned accommodation. This property sits in the grounds of the historic Carpenter House, built in 1883 by poet Edward Carpenter. Private off-road parking for three cars makes arrival simple for larger groups. The cottage features a small football table and pool table in the living room, perfect for keeping everyone entertained.

The Derbyshire village of Millthorpe offers serene rural scenery with fields stretching in every direction. The Royal Oak pub sits just 100 metres away.

Accommodation includes one family bedroom with a queen-size and single bed, one single bedroom, one bunk bedroom and one super king bedroom with an en-suite shower room. The super king bed converts to twins on request. There's a family bathroom with shower over bath, plus a separate downstairs WC. The light-filled kitchen/diner features a farmhouse table with countryside views, whilst the living room opens onto the garden through patio doors.

Chatsworth House and Estate lies 6 miles away (15 minutes). Sheffield and Chesterfield are both 9 miles distant (20 minutes). Haddon Hall sits 8 miles away (18 minutes), whilst Ladybower Reservoir is 10 miles (22 minutes).

Carpenter Cottage works brilliantly for multi-generational breaks wanting Derbyshire exploration with proper space to spread out. Two dogs are welcome.