Self-Catering Holiday Cottage Near the Peak District
If you are seeking a self-catering holiday cottage near the Peak District, we have the ideal cottage for you. The Cottage, situated in the village of Silkstone, South Yorkshire, is a handsome stone-built, detached self-catering holiday home nestled within the Pennines. It is less than a 30-minute drive to the Peak District and just a short distance from the stunning Trans Pennine Trail.
The Cottage is a detached 19th-century holiday cottage, privately owned and cherished by the family since 2019. Being a dog-loving family means this dog-friendly holiday cottage accommodates up to five guests in its three bedrooms and up to four dogs. This is a strictly no-smoking cottage.
For a family break near the Peak District, a walking holiday in the Pennines or a dog-friendly Break in Yorkshire, Silkstone is a lovely base for your trip. Country walks, cycling, mountain biking, dog walking, playing golf or just relaxing in a cosy cottage in the foothills of the Pennines, this self-catering holiday cottage near the Peak District offers them all.
There are many bridleways and footpaths for visitors to discover, as well as the Silkstone golf course and the nearby horse-riding centre. The Underbank, Langsett, and Derwent ‘Dambuster’ dams make for some interesting walks. As an example, the Langsett Reservoir is only a 15-minute drive away, where you can also Paddleboard. The Last of the Summer Wine village of Holmfirth is within easy reach. There is good access to the Peak District for longer walks, mountain biking, and all the attractions of Hathersage, Bakewell, Edale, and the impressive Ladybower Dam, whilst the proximity to the M1 means Sheffield, Leeds, York, and the rest of Yorkshire’s beautiful scenery can be reached with ease.
There is also a thriving village community with a wide range of amenities, including The Bells restaurant, the Red Lion Pub, and Pot House Hamlet, as well as retail and food outlets such as Riley’s coffee shop and bistro. Body Revive is perfect for those relaxing spa treatments. And for people looking to explore and enjoy a Yorkshire leisure break with local food and beer in the surroundings of a picturesque countryside village, we have you covered.
Self-Catering Holiday cottage in Silkstone, South Yorkshire
If you are looking for a Self-Catering Holiday cottage in Silkstone, South Yorkshire, we have the perfect cottage for you. The Cottage, The Cross, Silkstone, South Yorkshire, a stone built, detached self-catering cottage nestled within the Pennines and only a short distance from the Waggon Way, Husker pit, Pot House Hamlet, and the beautiful Trans Pennine Trail.
This historic Old Tommy Shop, now known as The Cottage, has a story with roots in South Yorkshire’s mining heritage. It was the place where wages were paid to miners and workmen. The men were then expected to lay out a part of their money for the good of the shop. Tommy means bread or a penny roll, or the food taken by a workman in his handkerchief; it also means goods in lieu of money.
The Cottage has previously been used as a family home and a doctor’s surgery but has now been lovingly refurbished by its local owner into a cosy, eclectic holiday cottage for families, friends, walkers, dog walkers, and cyclists. And people who are looking to explore and enjoy a Yorkshire leisure break with local food and beer, in the surroundings of a picturesque countryside village.
