Dalehead Court Cottages & Location

Unique village setting in The Peak District's most historic village. Local shops, 17th Century Inn, etc., are all within two minutes walk. Dalehead Court is a special kind of place: a cobbled courtyard with garden and water feature with two Victorian houses, and a 17th century barn conversion, each singular in character. The courtyard is sheltered by a rock cliff and has ample private parking - which is unusual: most peak village cottages have little space, and parking is a problem. Externally, restoration work has been carefully blended into its surroundings; National Trust craftsmen have been used to produce work of a high standard. Internally: Quality furnishings... luxurious bathrooms... fitted kitchens with integral appliances... traditional fireplaces... full central heating... Stereo-TV / video / hi-fi... Prices includes central heating and electricity.

The Three Cottages - ETC rated '5 & 4 Star'

PLEASE NOTE: THE PRICE IS DISCOUNTED FOR TWO PEOPLE USING A LARGER COTTAGE

PARKING - There is ample private off-road parking in the cottage courtyard.

LAUNDRY ROOM - Equipped with a modern automatic washing machine spin-dryer, tumble-dryer and deep Belfast sink. (Pinfold Barn has its own laundry & drying room) There is an iron & ironing board in each cottage.

FREEZER FACILITIES - There is a large freezer for cottages' use in laundry room. (Pinfold has its own freezer)

COT & HIGH CHAIR - Available on request at no charge. (Please bring own cot linen)

DOGS - Accepted in Pinner Cottage only (one large or two small and certain breeds excluded - please check). We regret dogs are not accepted in The Pinfold Barn or The Captains House.

COURTYARD GARDEN - All cottages have their own garden seating.

HEATING - All cottages have full gas-fired central heating included in the price.

All cottages have games, lots of books, with maps, guides and a comprehensive visitors guide.

THE LOCATION

Eyam Village - Church & Village green with stocks

Dalehead Court Cottages

Eyam is Derbyshire's most famous historic village known because of The Plague of 1665. (When the Black Death struck Eyam, the villagers quarantined themselves within the village for two years to prevent it spreading. They paid dearly for their self-sacrifice - half the population died - but the plague touched no other part of Derbyshire). There is however more to Eyam than the story of the plague: it's a beautiful village with ancient church, even-more-ancient Celtic cross (1,300 years old), village green with stocks, and sheep roast spit. Eyam Hall, one of the most attractive family houses in Derbyshire open to the public, and plague cottages are all preserved as they were in 1665.

Today Eyam is a small, thriving community and the square is the heart of the village. Within two minutes walk you will find The Miners Arms Inn & Restaurant, - reputably haunted and with a rich and varied history. There is a grocers, butchers, post office and tearoom all just round the corner. Eyam is at the centre of the White Peak, with its lovely villages, and is well served by public transport to Bakewell, Buxton and Matlock. You can combine walks with public transport so as to 'walk-and-ride-back'. (Just one example - a walk via Monsal Dale and Ashford to Bakewell market with the option of a bus home makes a memorable day out).

THE PINFOLD BARN Sleeps up to 6 in three bedrooms: 2 doubles, one twin - ETC rated:
Five Star *****

Pinfold is an 'upside-down' detached beamed house, living accommodation upstairs. Stone steps lead up to the hall, (cloakroom off with wc & shower). The sitting room has cinema surround-sound -TV / Video & Hi-Fi.There is a traditional cast-iron 'Yeoman' stove in the living room inglenook. The large dining room kitchen has a fine oak table, carvers & chairs, a quality fitted kitchen - cooker, hob, dishwasher, fridge (all integral) and microwave.

The master bedroom has a double bed, bedside tables, dressing table, TV, en-suite basin / wc & fitted wardrobe; bedroom 2, twin beds; bedroom 3, twin beds. All bedrooms have wardrobes, dressing tables, and reading lights. The bathroom is very luxurious - tiled floor / walls, (corner) bath / suite, power shower cubicle & airing cupboard. Decor here is exciting - an undersea scene designed and painted by one of the team from the C4 'Our House' TV programme. The utility / drying room has washing machine, tumble dryer, freezer and boiler.

THE CAPTAINS HOUSE Sleeps 4 + 1 in two bedrooms - King-size double + twin with a sofa in the master bedroom that converts into a 3/4 bed for an occasional 5th - ETC rated: Five Star *****

A fine Victorian stone house facing the village square with views of square and hills beyond. Rear view is of the courtyard, garden / seating, fountain water feature and is private and sheltered. An entrance lobby with adjacent cloakroom (basin & wc) leads into a large fitted kitchen / dining room with original cast-iron range, integral oven, hob, fridge and microwave. An old pine table and chairs stand centrally. The spacious 20ft x 13ft sitting room has a comfortable suite, fireplace and craftsman-made oak furniture. There is a 'cinema' surround-sound TV / Video & Hi-Fi. A pine stairway leads to the upper floor. The large master bedroom has a king-sized bed with dressing table, bedside tables, fitted wardrobe and settee. Generally, two people will occupy this room, but the settee does convert to a bed suitable for an additional person or 2 small children. The second bedroom has two single beds, bedside tables, fitted wardrobes and an original cast iron fireplace. The bathroom is luxurious with ceramic-tiled floor & walls, claw-foot Victorian-style bath/bathroom suite and separate power-shower cubicle.

PINNER COTTAGE Sleeps 2 in a king-size double bedroom - ETC rated: Four Star ****

Pinner is a charming two-person stone cottage next to the Captain's House, enjoying similar views and is furnished and decorated to the same high standards. The kitchen has light oak units with integral oven, hob, fridge and separate microwave. The sitting / dining room is cosy with comfortable furniture, tasteful ornaments and pictures. There is a Nicam TV & Video. The inglenook houses a traditional cast-iron fire. An open staircase leads to the upper floor. The bedroom has a king-size bed with bedside tables and fitted wardrobe. The bathroom is luxurious with ceramic tiled floor and walls, a large Victorian-style bathroom suite with power shower-over and washstand.