This pretty Victorian terraced cottage sits behind the main square overlooking the church tower in a village with quaint shops on the edge of the magnificent Peaks. Walk straight in to a small, very cosy sitting room in French grey, with a comfy sofa and wood-burner, local photographs on the walls, and flagstones topped by a bright rug. The neat, handmade kitchen has more flagstones, wooden cupboards, and all you need for cooking up a storm; you eat in the sitting room at a table overlooking the window. Upstairs: a simple, beautiful bedroom with painted floorboards and a big antique French bed, and views over the narrow lane. There’s no wardrobe but plenty of Shaker-style hooks for clothes, extra storage space and a romantic bathroom with a claw-foot bath and white fluffy towels. For warm days there’s a sun-filled garden with a table and chairs, a lawned area, trailing clematis and a low fence between you and the neighbours. Explore the National Park for stunning walking, cycling and birding, visit Chatsworth House, antique markets, and glorious public gardens.
My wife and I had a wonderful stay at Number 5. The house is very well thought out and everything is of the highest quality. Longnor has a cafe, pub and shop all very close by. The pub does excellent food and is rightly popular with local people. There are several lovely walks starting from the front door and Buxton is very near.