Boutique Retreat, Summer Pool, Peak District, just 2 miles from Ashbourne

Just 2 miles from historic Ashbourne, Swallows Cottage is a beautifully restored stone retreat set down a private lane in 5 acres of gardens and orchards. Perfect for families or couples, the cottage blends French-antique charm with modern comforts: a large country kitchen, cosy sitting room with wood burner, antique four-poster, modern bathroom with underfloor heating, fibre broadband and a private heated pool (open June–Aug). Walk straight from your back door to the picturesque village of Tissington and enjoy easy access to Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers and superb local pubs.

The space:

• Sleeps 4: one double with antique four-poster + TV, one twin room. Travel cot & high chair available.
• Large farmhouse kitchen/diner with scrubbed pine table (seats 8), Smeg fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine/dryer.
• Cosy sitting room with huge leather sofa, wood-burning stove, DVD collection and plenty of books.
• Modern bathroom with limestone floor and underfloor heating. Fresh white linen, fluffy towels and pool towels provided.
• Private heated outdoor pool (June–August) with adjacent dining table; Chesney wood-burner barbecue for cooler evenings plus Weber charcoal bbq
• Gardens & orchards (help yourselves to plums, damsons & apples in season).
• Fibre optic broadband; Delonghi bean-to-cup coffee machine + La Cafetière.

Guest access & outdoors: Private lane, ample parking. Five acres of grounds, heated pool (summer months). Direct footpath from the back door to the historic village of Tissington — ideal for walks and countryside exploring.

Location: 2 miles from Ashbourne (Georgian market town), a short drive to Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Kedleston Hall, Sudbury Hall and Alton Towers/Splash Landings (around 30 minutes).

Excellent local pubs and gastro pubs nearby including Callow Hall, The Old Gate (Brassington) and The Duncombe Arms (Ellastone). Activities: horse trekking in Tissington, cycling and sailing at Carsington Water, and family fun at Alton Towers.

Amenities: Heated pool (Jun–Aug), wood-burning stove & Chesney BBQ, Weber charcoal BBQ, fully equipped kitchen, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smeg fridge, Delonghi bean-to-cup, TV/DVD, books & games, travel cot & high chair, private parking, Wi Fi (fibre), linen & towels (including pool towels).

Notes for guests:

• Pool open June–August and heated.
• Orchard fruit available in autumn.
• Full cottage information book with local recommendations and walks provided.