The Croft, Little Bolehill ref: 418017

About the local area

The Croft is ideally suited for a romantic break. A twenty minute stroll takes you to a local view point, Alport Heights from which on a clear day you can see five counties. The owners are also able to provide mountain bikes for guest use, free of charge, which give access to the towns of Matlock and Matlock Bath just a few miles away. Other nearby attractions include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Kedleston Hall, Carsington Water and the famous Peak district towns of Bakewell, Castleton with its Blue John mines, the Georgian spa town of Buxton, and Chesterfield with its crooked spire. The whole area is a paradise for walkers and outdoor enthusiasts, with rock climbing at nearby Black Rocks.

The town of Wirksworth is a charming place on the edge of The Peak District National Park, with literary connections with D H Lawrence and George Eliot. A centre for lead mining since Roman times, it is now populated by artists and craftspeople and has an internationally renowned Arts and Architecture festival every September. The town has shops, pubs, two small supermarket, take away's and eating places including 'Le Mistral' a French style wine bar. There are lots of nice walks and the owner provides OS maps of the area for your use during your stay as well as a local map of Wirksworth and lots of information on events, places to visit and walks in the general area. Other walks and cycle routes include the HIgh Peak trail and Carsington Water it is only about 3 miles with a visitor's centre teashop/restaurant and various walking and cycle routes. The owner has more information available including walks to and around Shining Cliff Woods, Black Rocks, the local organic farm shop and The Barley Mow. A thoroughly unique property, featured in the Guardian newspaper for its style and design.

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