Romantic Getaway
Special offers !! All weeks inJanuary and February are priced at £200 [apart from mid term in February and a price for this will be given upon request],call for short break prices for these months, A full weeks booking and we will also now include a free bottle of wine,a box of chocolates and fresh flowers.!!
Silk Hill stables,which has been awarded four stars by Visit Britain, offers fabulous accomodation in very scenic surroundings. From the gate the famous Kinder Scout can be seen and there are many picturesque walks from the doorstep.
The cottage has a pleasant covered patio area with seating and BBQ which is great for sitting outside in the long summer nights. The cottage is located on a country lane right on the Buxworth and Whaley Bridge border.and is only a forty minute direct drive from Manchester airport and there is a bus service which runs every hour from the airport to Whaley Bridge where we can pick you up and drive you up to the cottage free of charge.
The Kinder plateau is surrounded with rocky crags and to the west is the Kinder River which flows into the spectacular waterfall called Kinder Downfall. To the east of Kinder is further high land heading towards "Hope Cross" which links Kinder to Win Hill and the Hope Valley.
Within the Hope Valley area is Castleton which offers stunning views of Mam Tor and the famous Winnat's Pass, with many interesting caves containing the rare semi precious stone - Blue John
This cottage has the benefit of being located within a stone's throw of the very famous Buxworth Canal basin and the popular Navigation Inn public house. From the basin are lovely scenic walks along the canal and the pub offers great lunches and evening meal menus. It is also dog friendly.
This is a very popular area throughout the long summer months. Close by is the town of Buxton, which offers something for everyone. From the Pavilion Gardens, and Opera House, the Dome and the country park, to the shops in Spring Gardens or on the Market Place, you will find somewhere to eat, drink, swim, ride a miniature train, or visit the popular Poole's Cavern!
[above] The Opera House in Buxton
The cottage is situated in the centre of the Peak District where you are never far from a stunning attraction or wonderful walking. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Castleton Caverns, Lyme Park, Crich Tramway Museum, Carsington Water, the Roaches, the Monsal Trail or even Alton Towers are a short distance from Buxton. This is a great location, set in rolling countryside yet from Manchester International airport we are only a 40 minute drive by hire car or direct airport bus service, you could be in our cozy little cottage in no time ,we have had guests from Australia so why not drop in from the USA .There are direct flights in to Manchester from several US airports.
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The River Wye in the photograph follows the Wye Valley, rising above Buxton flowing eastward through Bakewell before finally joining the Derwent at Rowsley. This is perhaps Derbyshire’s prettiest rivers with its limestone uplands and superb dales.
At Monsal Dale the valley widens, the steep sided Monsal Head provides spectacular views over the valley before the river reaches Ashford-in–the-Water, passing beneath what was a medieval packhorse bridge and then again at Bakewell where there is a 13th century bridge with five gothic arches before reaching Haddon Hall.
The old market town of Buxton nestles in the Derbyshire hills and at a height of 1,000 feet above sea level it is one of England’s highest towns. Its fame as a health spa dates back to Roman times.
Bakewell has an equally ancient past being mentioned in the Doomsday Book and probably also occupied by the Romans. This beautiful, small market town is situated on the River Wye and has many pleasant walks from the bridge to the town centre where there are many shops, pubs and restaurants and one of the oldest markets in the area, dating back to 1300. The renowned Bakewell Show takes place on the first Wednesday and Thursday of August, attracting both the farming community and visitors from all over the region and beyond.
Apart from the many charming Peak District villages that can be found throughout the Wye Valley other nearby places of interest includes Chatsworth House, home of the Dukes of Devonshire and the grandest stately house in the region and Haddon Hall, a medieval manor house and home to the Dukes of Rutland situated on the River Wye.
The cottage is also perfect for cyclists as we are on National cycle route 68 and there is plenty to test even the most ardent cyclist but there are also nice flat easy routes for someone just looking for a day sight seeing along the canal on a bycicle.
All on ground floor level, with electric heated radiators and multi fuel stove,there is no gas on the property.
In the cottage on the dining table we have compiled a list and directions from the cottage for various local walks,we also have drawn a map of the local area around the cottage which guests have found invaluable when they first arrive and there are also full instructions on how to use the oven and hob,and we are happy enough to help with anything you may have trouble with or need directions to go anywhere and we can also advise on some lovely walks and towns to visit all you have to do is ask.
[above] The Kindardown Fall
About the Romantic Retreat
Free Wi-Fi is available.
Kitchen: With electric hob and oven, fridge/freezer, microwave and new washing machine,cofee maker,bistro style table and chairs,kettle,toaster and is very well equiped with pans,crockery,cutlery,and just about everything we could think of for your comfort.The kitchen has an oak stable door and opens onto the covered patio area..
Lounge/Dining Area: With marble table and four chairs, new leather corner suite,coal and log burning stove, new large flatscreen tv with built in free view, DVD and CD/radio player,CD’s and DVD’s provided.Patio doors [leading on to the outside smoking area ].
Bedroom Lovely large high beamed room with double bed with designer bedding,dressing table and large walk in wardrobe with extensive hanging space an iron and ironing board,extra bedding and a tumble drier.Good selection of books.
Bathroom: With shower over whirlpool bath, WC and wash basin with complimentary toiletries
Covered terrace Large table and bench under cover with pretty lighting,candles,plants etc. You can smoke here under cover as there is no smoking allowed inside the cottageThere is also a BBQ and the area is fully enclosed so no need to worry about your pets getting out.
Fuel.bedding etc No charge for electric. Coal or logs are available at the cost of £4 per bag.Bedding and towels provided
The duel fuel stove when lit [in the photograph]
provides as much heat as you want in the whole cottage and in winter there is nothing to beat coming home to a glowing stove when you have been out on a long walk.
Parking Plenty of parking behind the cottage
Dogs By arrangement are no problem big or small as long as they are well behaved and must only be loose out doors in the terrace area ,they are also welcome at all the local pubs.No charge for dogs.The only stipulation we have regarding pets is that they are not to be left alone in the cottage unless they are in an animal cage
Horses and other pets Again by arrangement,we do have a menage,paddock and stabling available.
We are very conveniently located within easy walking distance of several nice pubs which also provide excellent meals and historic Buxworth canal basin is less than 5 minutes walk, shops, cash machine post office, doctors, chemist, chip shop, tea rooms, a lovely Italian restaurant, a very nice Indian restaurant,train station and probably every other amenity you might need are all within 15 minutes walk in the village of Whaley Bridge.This is the cottage in summer.
