Waterside Cottages - 3 adjoining cottages with own gardens but available to book individually and together in whichever combination suits your group size:

Waterside Croft - sleeps up to 17 (left hand end of picture)
Kingfisher Barn - sleeps up to 17 (middle cottage)
Lakeside Barn - sleeps up to 9 (Right hand end cottage)

Situated in an enviable position on the banks of Carsington Water, these three beautiful barn conversions enjoy an idyllic setting with views across the water. There is no through traffic, and the cottages offer direct access to the circular 8 miles of lake path. All cottages boast a patio overlooking the lake and for children, there is a wood and small play area with toddler swings & slide.

These cottages provide a direct access to the lake path around Carsington Water for cyclists and walkers. There is superb fishing for brown and rainbow trout can be enjoyed within 50 yards and rowing boats can be hired from the fishery centre. Across the lake, the visitor centre provides a restaurant, cafe, shops, indoor and outdoor play centres, cycle hire and a RYA watersports centre. Within a mile is a popular pub and shop, and a number of excellent dining pubs can be found within 5 miles.

Conveniently situated between Ashbourne and Matlock, these cottages make an ideal base to explore the Peak District National Park. Perfect for both the more energetic and those who just want to discover the breathtaking scenery. The owners are pleased to be able to offer food packages for you and your guests during your stay at Waterside Cottages. The meals are all home-made using fresh local ingredients by New Leaf Catering Partnership at Carsington Water Visitor Centre. They are delivered chilled, on your arrival day and left in the refrigerator. All you need to do is place them in the oven and enjoy.

Property Options

Waterside Croft – sleeps 16 + 1 + cot

Ground floor: Hall, spacious beamed lounge with log burner, beamed kitchen/dining room & utility/drying room. 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles (one with additional single bed for a child), 1 room with 3 single beds, Shower room/W.C.

First floor: 4 bedrooms – 2 double, bunk bedded room (this room + one of the doubles has access to ensuite shower room/W.C.), 1 twin room, bathroom/W.C. (shower attachment)

• Carsington Water - cycling, cycle hire, walking, wind surfing, canoeing
• Bakewell - home of the famous Bakewell pudding
• Wirksworth - historic lead mining town& steam railway at Steeple Grange
• Gem panning at the National Stone Centre - factory outlet shops
  National Trust - Calke Abbey, Kedleston Hall & Sudbury Hall
• Chatsworth House
• Haddon Hall
• Sports facilities at Ashbourne, Wirksworth and Matlock including abseiling/ climbing wall, badminton, football, tennis & swimming
• Matlock Bath's Heights of Abraham cable cars
• Gulliver's Kingdom
• Alton Towers Theme park (15 miles)
• Golf locally
• Peak District National Park 8 miles

Kingfisher Barn – sleeps 16 + 1 + cot

Ground floor: Kitchen/dining room, three steps to lounges, 2 bedrooms – 1 double with adjacent bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath), 1 room with three single beds with adjacent bathroom/W.C.

First floor: 5 bedrooms – 3 double, 1 twin, 1 bunk bedded room, shower room/W.C.

Lakeside Barn – sleeps 9 + cot

Ground floor: Kitchen/dining room, comfortable lounge, 1 bedroom – with three single beds, shower room/W.C.

First floor: 3 bedrooms – 2 double, 1 full size bunk bedded room, bathroom/W.C. (shower over bath).

An ideal location to bring a large group of family/friends (in total the 3 cottages sleep 41+2 + cots)

Options & Additional Information

• Ashbourne - good shopping, cafés and restaurants 6 miles away
• Derby's theatres, cinema, Crown Derby factory and shop are just 8 miles away
• Shop & popular pub serving food & real ale - 3/4 mile
• Number of excellent pubs, restaurants can be found within 5 miles
• Direct access to circular 8 miles of lake path
• Bank Fishing - 50 yards, row boats available for hire locally - Severn Trent licence required
• Cycle Hire - across the lake
• Restaurant, visitor centre, shops and adventure playground across lake
• Carsington Lake - RYA recognised watersports centre offering dinghy, windsurfing & canoe hire

• Arrival 4.00pm & departure 10.00am
• Deposit is 20%, balance is due 4 weeks beforehand
• Pets - 2 dogs maximum for a small charge of £20.00 per pet
• Beds all made up upon arrival
• Linen and duvets are provided at no extra charge
• Please bring your own towels
• Electricity & Oil central heating all included within price
• Travel cots, stairgate and highchairs available on request
• Short Breaks available - weekend 3 nights & midweek 4 nights
• Dinner party catering by arrangements
• Home made food packages available upon request
• Booking Terms: Click here to view full booking and hire conditions