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Grange Cottage





Description:

Grange Cottage is a 17th century cottage which has been considerably refurbished and extended. It has a welcoming lounge with beams, wooden floors, and a wood-burning stove set into a traditional fireplace. Doors from the hall and the lounge lead through to a very spacious and fully-equipped dining-kitchen with antique pine-panelled units, granite worktops and a stone floor. From the kitchen there is a stable door, and double doors, out to the secure patio and pretty lawned garden, from which splendid views of the surrounding hills can be enjoyed. Immediately beyond the stone-walled garden is part of the original town ditch. Upstairs there are three bedrooms. To the front there is a twin-bedded room and a single room, with views to Peveril Castle hill, and to the rear is a double-bedded room with views of Win Hill and Lose Hill. The bathroom has a bath with shower over, hand basin and toilet.The property has its own off-road paved parking space directly opposite. Duvets, linen and towels are provided. Gas-fired central heating, electricity, and an initial supply of logs are included in the rental cost. Grange Cottage was awarded 4 stars by the ETBA. Facilities include: electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, colour TV, DVD player, radio/cd player, garden furniture and barbecue. A cot and high chair are available.



Location:

Castleton is a pretty, ancient village which is special for a number of reasons. Its name relates to its position below Peveril Castle, built by the Normans in the 11th century. Originally the town was contained within a town ditch. Parts of this can still be seen, near the visitor centre, and directly beyond the garden wall of Grange cottage. Castleton lies at the junction of the rugged Dark Peak, and the rolling White Peak. From the garden of Grange Cottage you look across to the Great Ridge, with the Iron Age fort of Mam Tor off to your left. To the west and south of Castleton are limestone hills which, millions of years ago, formed coral reefs. The limestone around Castleton contains miles of caves, including Britain’s largest natural cave, Titan. There are four caves that are regularly open to the public: one in the village, called Peak Cavern (aka the Devil’s Arse), and three within walking distance; Speedwell cavern (explored by boat), Treak Cliff cavern (wonderful stalactites and stalagmites) and the Blue John mines (veins of the semi-precious Blue John). The limestone is full of fossils, which you can see in the dry stone walls, including the garden wall of Grange Cottage.
The area is a walkers paradise. To the north is the rugged high moorland walking of the Dark Peak, with the start of the Pennine Way. To the south are the beautiful Derbyshire Dales, with rolling hill scenery, and pretty streams and rivers. A short drive away are Ladybower and Derwent reservoirs, perhaps best explored using cycles, which can be hired there; and for climbers the legendary Stannage Edge is just a few minutes away by car. After a long day exploring the Peak District you might be keen for some liquid refreshment. Castleton has half a dozen pubs, most of which serve good food, so you are spoilt for choice. There are also a number of tea rooms. Castleton has a very useful visitor centre, within which is an interesting museum highlighting the unique nature of the area. The Peak District has a huge variety of attractions to suit all tastes and all weather conditions.

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