Waldley Cottage, Ashbourne

If you are after a romantic and luxurious setting, then this unique property is perfect for your countryside escape. Set next to the owner’s home yet guaranteed privacy on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park, you are close to the Dovedale Valley, accessed via the market town of Ashbourne 9.5 miles away. Not only will you have full use of a private all-weather hot tub, but the elevated position also means you could soon be admiring the marvellous vistas over a well-deserved drink. Your accommodation is perched on the first floor and accessed by external steps, so you’ll have some seriously impressive views to enjoy. The lounge/kitchen/diner is open-plan and generously equipped for dining and relaxing at leisure, and there’s a conservatory downstairs where you can sip your morning coffee in peace or unwind in the hot tub outside. Use up the last of your energy reserves in your private gym, blast the shower to soothe your weary limbs, then sink into your super-king-size bed for a restful night’s sleep. Take a break from cooking and stroll down to the local pub 1 mile away for a slap-up feast and some locally brewed beer, or drive the short 9.5-miles into Ashbourne to browse the Georgian architecture and have a meal in one of the many eateries. Burton upon Trent carries a reputation for being somewhat of a brewing capital, and it is easy to see why when you learn more about the town’s proud brewing heritage at the National Brewery Centre 14 miles away. It’s also a great destination for retail therapy thanks to the high street favourites and scattering of independent shops and eateries.