Cottage for two in Bakewell - with 1 bedroom

Bookkeepers Place1 bedroom, Sleeps 2.

Bookkeeper’s Place occupies a central location within the market town of Bakewell - a convenient base for exploring the town and the surrounding Peak District National Park.

Accommodation details

Ground Floor:
Communal entrance.

First Floor:
18 steps to entrance (no lift).
All on the first floor.
Open plan living space: With tiled floors and French door leading to balcony.
Living area: With Smart TV and bluetooth speaker.
Dining area.
Kitchen area: With electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine.
Bedroom: With kingsize bed.
Shower room: With shower cubicle, toilet and heated towel rail.

Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Shared utility/boot room/bike store.

Balcony with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car (150 yards). No smoking. Please note: No children under the age of 18. Strictly no pets.

This elegant, bespoke apartment can be found in the Grade II listed Welford House, in the centre of the popular market town of Bakewell, with access directly outside for loading and unloading and a private parking space just 150 yards away. Beautifully renovated to a very good standard throughout, the property benefits from a superb south-facing balcony overlooking the well-known Bakewell Tart shop/café. Also nearby is the wonderful Lavender Tea Rooms, which were once listed in Derbyshire Life’s ‘Best 6 tea rooms in the Peak District’.

Bakewell itself is a vibrant town within the heart of the national park, and is home to many local amenities together with the magnificent Chatsworth Estate and Haddon Hall. The River Wye runs through the centre, providing opportunities for relaxing by the water’s edge or enjoying riverside walks. The nearby Monsal Trail provides a traffic-free route for walkers, cyclists (bike hire available at Hassop Station at cost) and horse riders, straight through to Buxton. Local key annual events include the Eroica Britannia British Cycling Festival, Bakewell Show, Well Dressings, Carnival Week, Bakewell Arts Festival and Bakewell Music Festival.

Surrounding Peak District towns and villages within a 30-minute drive include the fascinating plague village of Eyam, Castleton, Tideswell and Hartington. The major cities of Sheffield, Derby and Manchester can all be reached in around an hour, as can Britain’s premier theme park, Alton Towers. Shop, pub and restaurant 175 yards.