Hugh Cottage has recently been restored to create a warm and inviting cottage perfect for couples or families. Within walking distance to three great village pubs, Castleton, Hathersage, Edale and the magnificent Mam Tor, are all on your doorstep.
Hugh Cottage has been recently renovated and you will find two generously appointed bedrooms.
The layout is as follows:
The shower room is fitted with a modern contemporary suite comprising of a walk-in shower, wash basin and WC.
Your beds are made up for your arrival and for added comfort we provide each guest with fresh bath and hand towels
Hugh Cottage has a fabulous kitchen and dining space. The kitchen still features the original floor tiles but the rest has all been recently refurbished and you will find a brand new kitchen which has been fully equipped with oven, hob and under counter fridge so you can cook to your hearts content.
Across from the kitchen is the dining table set up for four, the perfect spot for a glass of wine while the chef gets cooking!
Off the kitchen is a further spacious utility area which is fitted with a further kitchen sink, dishwasher and fridge/freezer. By the doorway is a large basket which stores the cushions for the outdoor seating area and for those with dogs you will find two dog blankets to use. The downstairs toilet is also located in here.
Hugh Cottage features a lovely living room with wooden floors, and an impressive stone fireplace complete with a log burner to cosy up to in the cooler months. The stylish furniture features a big comfy sofa and two cosy armchairs, decked out with plush cushions and throws, and with lots of interesting and quirky features it's the perfect place to relax and cosy up with a good book or watch a film.
The newly installed log burner is a great additional feature and really adds to the comfort and cosiness of Hugh Cottage. Guests will be supplied with a basket of logs and kindling to get you started. Please supply your own lighting equipment. (The village shop around the corner sells all you need for keeping the fire alight).
For those that like a little entertainment there is a TV with Freeview, DVD player.
Hugh Cottage has lovely outdoor spaces for you to enjoy. To front of the property has a lawned garden with pretty borders, patio area with a bench and views looking out over Hope Valley hill. A great place to sit with a coffee and watch the world go by.
To the rear of the property is an elevated patio area which offers a secluded sun trap to dine alfresco.
The potting shed to the side of the property can be used for bike storage upon request.
There is plenty of free on street parking on Hugh Lane, but please park considerately, the lane is narrow in places so please only park on the left hand side of the road (facing up hill).
The village of Bradwell is often overlooked in favour of its more popular neighbours of Castleton and Hope, but in our opinion, Bradwell is one of the true hidden gems of the Peak District. Step off the main road and you will be greeted with lots of pretty little lanes and streets to wander around, look out for those nestled on the banks of Bradwell Brook and here you will also find a lovely park and childrens play area. Bradwell has three good pubs and a great restaurant all within walking distance. There is also a village shop, bakery and fish and chip shop all around the corner from the cottage.
The prominent hill that dominates the immediate skyline is known as Rebellion Knoll and there is a great walk from the village up onto the hill, its steep but the view at the top is worth the effort. From the top you can head on out to Abney Moor (look out for the hang gliders) or wander back down Bradwell Edge and into the village.
Bradwell is perfectly positioned for exploring the Hope Valley and you are mere moments away from Castleton and its famous caverns, Mam Tor and the Great Ridgeline. A short drive in the other direction will take you out towards Bamford, Hathersage and Ladybower Resevoir.
1 Hugh Lane, Bradwell, Derbyshire S33 9JB
Approx GPS coordinates of the property are: 53.32905, -1.742499
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The following comments are taken straight from the guestbook we keep for Hugh Cottage. Verbatim.
Comfortable and well equipped and very clean cottage in a great location for the glorious Peak District. Easy access to gorgeous areas to walk. Lovely village with food shops. Beautiful views from the front and back of the property. The communication with the hosts was excellent. Would go back. Thank you.
Superbly appointed cottage in a great location. Ideal for a family of 4 or two couples. We thought everything was perfect in the cottage, which felt brand new. Thanks
Really great stay!
The cottage was very clean and furnished to a high standard. Comfortable beds and great location. Communication from hosts was really good. Would definitely recommend!
We had a lovely stay in this cottage. The cottage is really well equipped, clean and comfortable. It’s an ideal location for exploring the surrounding area.
Lovely cottage in perfect location. Walking distance to shop, park and fish & chip shop. Cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. “Lovely stay in your cottage thank you. Great location and beautifully decorated.”
A high spec cottage in a great location. Really clean and everything you need. A perfect holiday cottage. We would recommend and stay again.
A lovely little cottage. Comfy beds, brilliantly set up with everything you could need. Great location for everything!
Hugh cottage is absolutely gorgeous! We had a great stay here. Location is perfect and the hosts were brilliant with great communication throughout.
We have just returned from an amazing stay at Hugh Cottage. This was our first visit to the Peak District but will definitely not be out last. The cottage was warm and welcoming to come back to, particularly after long days of walking (Bradwell is surrounded by amazing places to walk, with so much to see. Far less touristy than some of the other nearby towns/villages which was also nice)! The cottage is well equipped and provided us with everything we needed during our stay. We would definitely like to return here when we next visit the Peaks!
I visited with two friends and we had a lovely stay. Hugh Cottage is spotlessly clean and has been furnished to a really high standard throughout, with a brilliantly equipped kitchen and fantastic bed linen as some of the highlights! Communication was great and check in was very easy.
Fantastic location and what a great place to come back too after a long day of walking this beautiful part of the world.
Great cottage in a super spot for exploring the Peak District with likes of Mam Tor a stone's throw away. The cottage is beautifully decorated with loads of modern features but retains a traditional charm at the same time. Highly recommended.
Lovely house in a great location. The place was presented tastefully and was very clean- highly recommended
This was the perfect place for a Peak District weekend trip. Brilliant location with a stunning view as you walk out the front door! Everything was so clean, well kept, and beautifully decorated. The beds were comfy, the showers were hot with great pressure, the fireplace made our stay so cosy, and we loved the dog blanket for our cocker spaniel to lie on. Rachel and Chris have prepared a really thorough Welcome Guide to help with any questions about the stay which was a nice touch. We would absolutely come and stay again. Thank you!
We had a great stay at Hugh Cottage. It’s decorated, furnished and maintained to a really high standard, is very well equipped and was immaculately clean. The utility area is really handy when returning from muddy walks/rides and the washing machine came in very handy! Great to be able to store bikes in the outhouse too. Perfect location for exploring the surrounding Peak District, with lots to do nearby, such as the show caverns, Mam Tor and the Monsal Trail. Highly recommended.
We had a great stay at the cottage, the place is immaculate! Rachel was very informative and communication was really good. The village is so lovely I just wish we had more time there! We would definitely come back and would highly recommended. Thank you for a lovely stay
This is a lovely, comfy, cozy cottage in a quaint village with plenty of great options for walking, cycling and driving around the Peak District. The cottage is newly renovated and in great condition with comfortable beds, warm water and good heating, etc. Bradwell is very cute and there are three pubs in short walking distance, plus a good Coop. We loved it!
Lovely, warm, comfortable cottage, really peaceful environment.Recently renovated to a really nice standard, thoughtful choice of furniture, quality equipment and appliances. A big plus for us was the proximity of the coop (including well stocked vegan, gluten free and world foods sections), also a nice chippy just 2 minutes away. Would definitely recommend for a very comfortable stay.
This was our first visit to the Peak District and what a fantastic time we have had. Hugh Cottage is super little place, very comfortable and well equipped. The location is perfect for exploring the village and further afield. We enjoyed walking up Mam Tor (arrive early to get a parking space) and the Buxton Brewery had seating outside in a pretty garden with nice views. The Monsal Trail was a big hit with the kids, as were the playgrounds in Bradwell. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday, we would love to return one day.
We have had a lovely stay at Hugh Cottage, we were lucky enough to be the first guests! Beautifully decorated amd very well equipped. Its a great base for exploring the area, with lots of stunning walks nearby. We spent many hours exploring the gardens at Chatsworth Huose and would particularly recommend the walk at Higger Tor. There is a great park in the village for the kids to run off any extra energy which was a great asset. Thank you!
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A visit to the Upper Derwent Valley is a must. There are three reservoirs in the Upper Derwent Valley. The River Derwent flows first through Howden Reservoir, then Derwent Reservoir and finally through Ladybower Reservoir. There is a visitor’s centre at Fairholmes with a café and you can also hire bikes and cycle round the reservoirs, the scenery is absolutely stunning. You may have heard about the ‘Dam Busters’ during the Second World War the reservoir was used by pilots of the 617 Squadron for practising the low-level flights needed for Operation Chastise (commonly known as the "Dam Busters" raids), due to its similarity to the German dams. In the West Tower of the Derwent Dam there is a memorial and museum for the Dambusters 617 squadron.
Click here for more information on the Upper Derwent Valley and here for more information on Derwent Cycle Hire.
Castleton is one of the most popular destinations for visitors to the Peak District, it has an array of natural and historical features both above and below ground, and is surrounded by superb walking country. High above the village stand the imposing ruins of Peveril Castle. To the west of Castleton lies Mam Tor offering amazing views and fantastic walking on the ridge. Castleton is most well-known for its four caves, each offering a different experience to the visitor, Peak Cavern, Speedwell Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Blue John Mine. The caverns are a great activity for kids and when the weather does not cooperate for outdoor activities.
Click here for a link to Castleton and the Caves.
Nearby is the village of Eyam, famously known as the plague village. The village was unique in its response to the outbreak of plague in 1665 as the village placed itself in voluntary quarantine. Eyam museum is great to place to find out more about the plague story and the history of village, there is also Eyam Hall, built in 1676 in a Jacobean style. The house is open to visitors (please check the National Trust website for opening hours) and next door there a small craft centre, which is also worth a visit. There are many great walks around the village and it is lovely just to wander around as many of the buildings also have plaques giving details of their history and the part their inhabitants played in the Plague saga, notably the Plague Cottages where the outbreak began.
Click here for a link to Eyam Museum or Eyam Hall.
There are so many stunning places to walk in the local area including Kinder Scout, Mam Tor, Edale, Hathersage and Castleton to name but a few! There are also some great walks which are on the doorstep of the Derwent Country House, including a lovely 5 mile and a 7 mile circular route around Bamford taking in Bamford Edge and Moor. From the elevated position of Bamford Edge there are simply wonderful views over the surrounding area and down to the Ladybower Reservoir.
Click here for further details on a nice 5 mile circular walk or here for a circular 7 mile walk around Bamford.
Fabulous open air heated pool (one of the last remaining outdoor lidos in the country) in the nearby picturesque village of Hathersage, with a great selection of events throughout the year. The lido is heated to a lovely 28 degrees all year round and has a nice cafe on site, undercover seating area as well as a grassed area (perfect for sun bathing in the summer months) and a bandstand. Please check out their website for opening times and further details on special events including night time swims and outdoor cinema events.
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Wi-fi is provided free of charge, however, as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location sometimes there may be intermittent signal which is beyond our control. We also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee Wi-Fi if there are technical issues in the area.
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