Birch Cottage

You’ll have plenty to enjoy at this historic place in a picturesque setting. With exposed beams and stonework retaining much of the original character, this cottage is truly a delight. The porch opens through to the large comfortable sitting room with an open staircase and stunning views from each window. A few steps leads up to large well equipped dining kitchen with a flagstone floor. Upstairs, there are two delightful bedrooms and bathroom. The space Sleeps 4/5. (5th person on put up bed) A stunning two bedroom cottage, with underfloor heating, looking across towards the moors of the Peak District. With exposed beams and stonework retaining much of the original character, this cottage is truly a delight. The entrance to the cottage is a porch area adjacent to a downstairs wet room with walk in shower. The porch opens through to the large comfortable sitting room with an open staircase and stunning views from each of it's four windows. This beautiful room is furnished with large comfy armchairs and a sofa and an oak coffee table as well as a newly installed log burner. Steps from the sitting room lead up to the focus of this lovely cottage, a large well equipped dining kitchen with a flagstone floor. Fully equipped, the kitchen area includes dishwasher, microwave, oven/hob finished off with a large oak dining table. Upstairs, there are two delightful bedrooms, one family room with a king size bed that leads to a very small single room (no window). The other bedroom is a twin with two single beds, all enjoy luxury feather bedding and 100% cotton bed linen. Another bathroom completes the rooms upstairs with shower over bath, with luxury toiletries and big white fluffy towels. This bathroom can only be described as quirky with exposed beams an interesting added feature! Parking for this cottage is right next to this property. This cottage opens out onto the extensive garden area with plenty of seating areas to choose from as well as a spacious meadow area. Guest access The well kept gardens are extensive, they surround the cottages and various seating areas provide the perfect place to unwind on warmer days. The landscaped gardens take advantage of our elevated position and enjoy stunning views, which constantly evolve throughout the year. A large meadow adjacent to the gardens provides an additional incredible space. Set in the gardens, the barbeque house is idyllic, wooden with a central fire pit it’s an extremely fun way to cook in the evening. There are two options to booking this, you can either chose a serviced option for £55, this includes firelighters, charcoal, us lighting it for you, all crockery and cutlery and cleaning it afterwards, or you can choose a DIY option for £25. For the DIY option please do provide your own charcoal and firelighters. To guarantee the availability of your preferred choice of evening, please let us know prior to your stay if you would like to book it for one of the evenings you are here. It can be paid for on arrival. Set in an idyllic spot with far reaching views, on the edge of our meadow area, sits the outdoor Arctic Spa hot tub. Relaxing in a temperature of 39° with powerful jets of water providing the ultimate of massages it doesn't get much better than this - take time out to relax in our hot tub during the day or under the stars of the amazing clear night skies we enjoy here. Just to complete the relaxing vibe of the hot tub, it sits in a secluded patio area with a corner wicker garden sofa and a dome shaped pod with the comfiest of cushions, take a break to recline, unwind and just enjoy being surrounded by nature. The tennis court and hot tub can be booked whilst here. Shared between all four properties, we have a really easy booking system for the hot tub with plenty of slots available to book every day between 9am and 10.30pm. You simply write your cottage name next to your chosen slot to reserve. Please do bring your own towels for the hot tub. Other things to note Take advantage of our on site day spa whilst staying. Our facilities include steam rooms, saunas, foot spas, aromatherapy room, tropical experience shower and a Rasul mud room as well as a sumptuously designed quiet room to relax in. Outside we have a decking area with stunning views, outdoor furniture, swinging pods and an outdoor hot tub. We have three exquisitely designed treatment rooms (one of them a double treatment room) to experience the wonders of VOYA and the unique collection of facials/ scrubs and massages. Our spa provides a haven in which to enjoy incredible facilities set within stunning countryside to energise the soul. This facility must be pre booked to guarantee availability. If it is one of the main reasons for booking the cottage please do get in touch with us prior to check there is availability.