BILLYS BOTHY
Luxury Self Catering Cottages in the Peak District
ETC 5 STAR
Sleeps 10+4 + 2 cots
Extra Twin Room available by request
No Smoking . No Pets
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Billy's Bothy is one of the most beautiful self catering cottages within the Peak District and Derbyshire. A former disused workers bothy it is located amidst a peaceful rural setting within the grounds of our grade II listed farmhouse -just 2 miles from the historic market town of Ashbourne. There are outstanding views of the Henmoor valley and across to Bradley Woods, both cattle and sheep graze peacefully on lush pastureland around the curtilage.
Large quality self catering cottages around the Peak District are hard to find. Billys Bothy is exceptional, it is built of old handmade red bricks and Staffordshire blue roof tiles with an abundance of revealed beams and brick walls throughout.
The ground floor windows are a pretty feature with elegantly curved arches over old sty openings. All windows are double glazed, these coupled with a high standard of insulation with full central heating, underfloor heating and heated towel rails means we are able to offer you very cosy and comfortable luxurious self catering cottages for your stay in the Peak District. A wood burning stove is provided in the lounge for use during colder evenings giving a warm ambience to the beautiful sitting room.
This unusual Peak District self catering cottage has 3 ground floor bedrooms, two double and one twin all with en-suite shower rooms that are tiled with elegant white wall tiles and contrasting black tiled floors. These floors have underfloor heating and heated towel rails keeping them snug all year around. On the first floor are two more double bedrooms one with en-suite shower and the other with an en suite bathroom. The bathrooms are beautifully fitted with chrome fixtures and fittings adding a touch of class and luxury to these exquisite rooms.The bedrooms are furnished with hand made old pine furniture, brass and cast iron beds add character to this beautiful cottage. All rooms have co ordinated furnishings and linen which compliment the beds and lighting.
The total sleeping capacity is for 10 in actual full size beds. The lounge has a double quality bed settee, with private entrance to shared en-suite bathroom. Two fold up Z beds can be supplied giving a total sleeping capacity of 10+ 4 + 2 travel cots. There is an option of a 6th bedroom giving a sleeping capacity of 16.
All bedrooms have LCD Flat screen TV's with freeview.
The main entrance to the cottage is on the ground floor in the centre of the house with spectacular feature stairs leading up to a magnificent galleried kitchen. The oak staircase and oak front door and surround make a wonderful feature to the cottage entrance and can be viewed from almost all rooms within the cottage.
Billys Bothy has a lovely farmhouse style kitchen furnished with hand made pine units with the luxury of quality granite worktops and a pottery Belfast sink. This extremely well equipped kitchen is a pleasure to use and has every appliance you would wish for including electric halogen double oven electric cooker, microwave, auto washer, dishwasher, tumble drier and fridge freezer. There are ample cooking utensils and crockery to accommodate the full compliment of guests. The kitchen is a delight for even the most discerning chef to create those culinery materpieces. For those wanting meals prepared for you then this can also be arranged enabling you to wine and dine in the comfort of these wonderful surroundings.
All floors throughout the cottage are in polished solid oak boarding, warmth is added by a beautiful selection of Turkish and Indian wool rugs scattered around. The doors are also made of solid oak set in green oak frames, adding character to all rooms.
The spacious lounge with cosy log burning stove is on the 1st floor and opens out through a magnificent oak framed entrance onto a patio with cottage garden and well stocked orchard. Patio furniture and BBQ are provided for your relaxation and entertainment.
The lounge and patio area look over fields peacefully grazed by sheep and cattle and is totally private from the main house of Offcote Grange. The lounge has 4 comfortable quality settees giving ample seating for all guests, set on an impressive oak floor centered with a large Indian rug. A large wide flat screen TV is provided for your enjoyment with Video and DVD and Free View. A Hi Fi is provided with surround sound to follow. An ancient pine truss frames the centre of the room, with a magnificent green oak frame on the gable end of the property.
The dining room is a delight for those intimate meals with friends and family, our large dining table will comfortably seat all guests. The furniture is all hand made in old pine to compliment our period cottage. A high chair is provided for our younger guests. For those of you wanting a little pampering, meals can be arranged on request.
Our delightful self catering cottages edge the Peak District National Park and after a day exploring and admiring the scenery, these cosy cottages are a delight to return to. Full central heating and the luxury of a log fire for those cooler or more romantic evenings is the ultimate for relaxation.
Below is our sauna room large enough for up to 6 people. It is 'wired for sound' and you can enjoy your favourite music whilst relaxing. Pampering with a choice of Reflexology, Massage, Hand and Nail treatments and Pedicures can all be arranged on request. Notice for these is required and pre booking is advised.
As our guests you have the opportunity to watch a film of your choice on our surround sound cinema screen, please ask for details.
All electricity,heating, logs, linen and towels are included in the price. Initial logs are provided futher logs can be provided at cost. There is ample car parking for guests, we would ask that care be taken whilst parking due to children and pets that may be in the vicinity.
Children are most welcome at all of our properties, it is asked that guests take extra care.
A hearing device is now available to assist with your enjoyment of TV and music. Please request this before arriving in order that it can be fully charged for use.
For the best in Self Catering Cottages near the Peak District, Offcote Grange Cottage Holidays is a must.
Towels provided
Sauna and relaxation room for hire
Cinema screen and projector for hire