3-Storey, stone-built country house overlooking a large lawn and extensive gardens.

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Nestled in the limestone hills of the Peak District, Winster holiday cottages offer tranquillity, stunning scenery and the chance to experience life in a traditional Derbyshire village. This former lead mining community lies in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales, four miles west of Matlock. As you explore the village’s narrow streets, you’ll discover pretty former miners’ cottages clinging to the hillsides and a variety of independent businesses. Winster is home to over 70 listed buildings, including the magnificent Old Market Hall dating back to the 17th century, Dower House and Winster Hall. In the middle of the village is the Old Bowling Green, a welcoming pub which dates back to the 1400s and serves a fine selection of local ales and meals. Nearby, Winster Village Shop sells local cheese, meat and hot drinks for thirsty walkers.

Sleeps
16
Bedrooms
7

Winster Hall is a Peak District beauty: A former 17th-Century coaching inn, the large Grade II listed, pet-friendly holiday home now welcomes guests on a self-catering basis, sleeping 16 in 7 bedrooms in the rural conservation village of Winster in the Derbyshire Dales.

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A stone-built cottage overlooks a cobbled courtyard bordered by a low stone wall.
Sleeps
3
Bedrooms
2

Aunt Jane’s is a delightful semi-detached rural holiday cottage on a working farm in Winster. The stone-built cottage offers beautiful views of the surrounding Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. It boasts old cruck beams and reminders of yesteryear, plus spacious outdoor areas and modern comforts.

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Sleeps
2
Bedrooms
1

Barn Croft Cottage is a paradise for walkers and couples seeking seclusion and relaxation. The stone-built cottage in a picturesque village near Winster lies in an elevated position, affording beautiful rural views over the Peak District. It is genuinely a well-presented cottage for couples and pets.

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7
Bedrooms
3

Nuffies Cottage is a gorgeous converted barn with panoramic views of rolling green hills. The rural cottage boasts stone walls and is situated on a working farm near Winster in the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. Exposed beams and country charm combine with modern comforts to ensure relaxation.

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Self-catering holidays in Winster are an excellent opportunity to experience ancient traditions, such as the village’s annual pancake race, well-dressings, Morris dancing, carnival and open garden days. From your holiday cottage in Winster, you’ll have easy access to some of the most dramatic scenery of the Peak District National Park. This 555-square-mile expanse of limestone dales, rushing rivers and rugged moors is a paradise for walking, wildlife-watching and water sports. The spectacular Limestone Way passes through the outskirts of the village, a challenging long-distance route that runs from Castleton through the heart of Derbyshire Dales to Dove Valley at Rocester. Around Winster, a series of picturesque footpaths meander their way to rugged hilltops at Cratcliffe Tor, Robin Hood’s Stride and Birchover View, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside. Brilliant family-friendly attractions await within a short distance of the village, including Gulliver’s Kingdom theme park at Matlock Bath and the show caves and cable car at the Heights of Abraham.