DER083
Billy’s Bothy, a quality 5⁄6 bedroom holiday cottage in the Peak District sleeps 10 – 16 +2 cots
Large luxury Derbyshire self catering party cottage sleeping up to 16. Great for parties and large group holidays.
Billy’s Bothy is a beautiful, large luxury Derbyshire self catering cottage with 5 all en suite character bedrooms accommodating 10 +4. An optional sixth en suite annexed bedroom is also available at a separate cost per night, giving space for up to 16 (12+4). This property is perfect for large groups, families, hen parties and that special celebration.
This luxury, character cottage has a cosy ambience, with an abundance of exposed beams and revealed brickwork throughout. and a mix of oak, stone and tiled floors. Surrounded by large, landscaped gardens and pastureland with our friendly donkeys and chickens to visit, this fabulous cottage is the ideal base for visitors tin which to relax and unwind.
A large, comfortable lounge with a large Smart TV and cosy wood stove overlooks a private patio and large orchard garden, with views across the fields. There are extensive landscaped gardens for visitors to enjoy for lovers of gardens and plants.The comfortable dining room, which can seat all guests, and a very well-equipped gallery kitchen complete this fabulous cottage. For those wanting meals prepared, catering can also be arranged, enabling you to wine and dine at ease in the comfort of your wonderful surroundings. Pampering is also available by arrangement.
Billys Bothy provides our guests with a quality self-catering cottage located in a quiet and peaceful rural setting within the grounds of our grade II-listed farmhouse ‚just one mile from the pretty, historical market town of Ashbourne and close to Carsington Water. Centrally located in scenic Derbyshire and edging the picturesque Peak District, this cottage is ideal for exploring all the many things that Derbyshire has to offer. Perfect for Alton Towers and Chatsworth House! This area is full of exciting and interesting things to see and do for children and adults alike.There are some great activities in the area, such as Carsington Water, and Wildpark Leisure.
There is private, off-road parking for all guests, and a sauna and hot tub on site which may be hired – great to relax in after a day out walking the many beautiful dales or exploringt he Peak District National Park.
Facilities also include Wi-Fi, TVs in all rooms, option to use a full size snooker table by arrangement. There is a BBQ and fire pit provided.. Considerable private off-road car parking is available for all guests.
Another property which also sleeps 10 (+4) is also available (see property ref: DER090).
This delightful setting is now available as a wedding party venue, please enquire for details.
Special Features
Sauna room. Hot Tub hire by arrangement. Pampering. Catering. Full size snooker table by arrangement. Wedding party venue.
Indoors
The main entrance to the cottage is on the ground floor in the centre of the house, with a spectacular feature oak staircase leading up to an impressive galleried kitchen.
This well-equipped farmhouse-style kitchen has handmade pine units, with the luxury of quality granite worktops and a pottery Belfast sink. A pleasure to use, it has every appliance you would wish for, including an electric halogen double-oven, a slow cooker, a microwave, a washing machine, a tumble drier, a dishwasher, a fridge freezer and a cooler. There are ample cooking utensils and crockery to cater for the full complement of guests. The kitchen is a delight for even the most discerning chef for creating those culinary masterpieces!
The dining room is perfect for those intimate meals with friends and family, and our large dining table will comfortably seat all guests. The furniture is all handmade in old pine to complement our period cottage, and has beautiful marble tops. Two highchairs are provided for our younger guests.
The spacious lounge, situated on the first floor, enjoys lovely views. An ancient pine truss frames the centre of the room, with a magnificent green, oak-framed gable that has doors leading out to the patio. It has a cosy log-burning stove for those cooler nights. There are four comfortable, quality settees giving ample seating for all guests, all set on an impressive oak floor cantered with a colourful Indian rug. A large, wide, flat-screen smart TV, together with video, DVD, a Hi-Fi and an iPod dock are provided.
There are three ground-floor bedrooms – two double and one twin – all with en suite shower rooms. An optional sixth en suite annexed twin bedroom is also available on this floor, if required. On the first floor are two more double bedrooms, one with an en suite shower and the other with an en suite bathroom.
The bathrooms are beautifully fitted with chrome fixtures and fittings, adding a touch of class and luxury to these exquisite rooms. All the en suite bathrooms are tiled with elegant, white wall tiles and contrasting black-tiled floors. These floors have under-floor heating and heated towel rails, keeping them snug all year around. Each room has a WC, a wash basin and a shower or a bath. Additionally, two travel cots are provided for our little guests.
Bedding, linen, towels, wi fi, tv’s and hairdryers are provided for all the rooms.
Outdoors
Exiting the property through a magnificent oak framed entrance takes you onto a paved patio area with a cottage garden and well stocked orchard. Patio furniture , fire pit and BBQ are also provided for your relaxation and enjoyment. On site there is a small sauna, hot tub and full size snooker table available to hire by arrangement.. There is ample car parking for all guests, but we would ask that care be taken whilst parking due to children and pets in the vicinity.
Within our 10 acre grounds we have a beautiful walled garden full of plants for the garden enthusiast with outstanding views over a large nature pond and accross the valley., guests are welcome to ask to look around our private garden. We are surrounded by fields and wildlife, plus our cheeky chickens and donkeys to say hello to.- the perfect place in which to relax and unwind.
Local Area
BIllys Bothy is just 4 miles from Carsington Water with many watersport activities and cycle hire. Located in the centre of the beautiful Derbsyhire Dales and edging the Peak District, it is a great area for walking down the many beautiful Derbyshire Dales and over the rugged moorland with some fantastic scenery. Wild Park leisure closeby offers quad biking laser tag , archery and paintballing. Centrally located in the county it is the perfect base to explore everyting that Derbyshire and neighbouring Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire have to offer.
Alton Towers is just 30 minutes and Gullivers KIngdom for our smaller guests is just 7 miles.
Golfing, fishing, pot holling ‚climbing, gliding, hot air balloon rides, ponytrekking are all available closeby.
We are close to the Derwent Heritage trail with its many historic mIlls and museums along the river Derwent. With many canal paths and redundant railway tracks with cycle hire its great to explore by bike..
Other place to see are the many historic and National Trust properties closeby which include, Chatsworth House, Kdleston, Renishaw, Sudbury, Haddon and Hardwick Halls, Calke Abbey, Tutbury and Bolsover Castles.
Some intersteing towns and villages include, Ashbourne, Wirksworth, Matlock and Matlock Bath, Buxton, Bakewell, Tissington Village, Hartington and Ashford in the Water., especially during the well dressings. Make your you visit Ashbourne for Shrovetide Football in February or for the Arts festival in June and July, some great days out for all the family.
This is just a taste of what Derbyshire and the magnificent Peak District have to offer.
Pubs, bars, and restaurants
- Ashbourne (1Km)
Shopping
- Ashbourne 1 mile, Sainsbury, Co op, Waitrose, M and S Food hall, local shops. (0Km)
Railway stations
- Derby (14Km)
Airports
- East Midlands Airport (30Km)
Ratings
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Prices
Dates | Price |
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Prices for 1st January to 31st December — Start from: |
£2,000 |
Prices for 1st January to 31st December — Go up to: |
£2,950 |