Cabin ∙ 2 bedrooms ∙ 4 guests | Cottage in Wheston

Hope Cross Stables is a fully accessible holiday cottage with luscious views of the verdant countryside over to Miller's Dale in the heart of the High Peak. Specifically designed to enable a family to get away together with one member who has reduced mobility, our single-storey stable conversion provides a relaxing and serene getaway for four and is fully wheelchair friendly.

The property benefits from a generous open plan living space comprising a lounge area with a comfy three seat sofa and riser recliner, a dining zone, and fully equipped kitchen area. The large sliding living room doors lead onto a flat barbecue terrace with 360 access and amazing views over the rolling Derbyshire hills.

Hope Cross Stables has two en suite bedrooms. The king-size bedroom has an en suite shower room, while the twin room features a profiling and electric tilting bed, a mobile hoist and emergency fire door system for maximum safety. Its large adjacent wet room has an accessible height toilet, grab rails, non-slip floor, wheelchair accessible basin and shower with fixed and handheld heads as well as a self-propelling shower chair.

Underfloor heating throughout the cottage is another touch of luxury and is zoned with independent controls for each room.

One of four stunning barn conversions at Vicarage Farm, Hope Cross Stables stands alone opposite our other three holiday cottages. There is level access to these cottages, plus laundry and further shared facilities across the road. These include an all-weather tennis court, well-established children's playground and communal outdoor gazebo with barbecue terrace. Complete with twinkling fairy lights and an under cover open log fire, this facility is magical for group evening celebrations!

You can book some or all of the cottages across the road if you wish to holiday as a group of up to 22 guests. Up to 13 can dine together at The Piggery and you can all share the communal facilities, while allowing for a quiet space to retreat when needed. The options are: The Piggery (sleeps 7+1); The Cow Shed (sleeps 5) and The Hay Loft (sleeps 4+1). The central location is ideal for those meeting up from different parts of the UK with easily accessible transport routes from the north and south.

Hope Cross Stables at Vicarage Farm provides a peaceful refuge in the heart of the Peak District National Park and you would be hard pressed to find a more idyllic and serene location. Ideally located in the ancient farming hamlet of Wheston, the ancient farmstead is set in six acres of tranquil grounds and was historically a church farm that provided produce for the Tideswell parish.
Locally, all you would ever want is on the doorstep at Tideswell, two kilometres distant - from an artisanal butcher, bakers and ice cream parlour to a plethora of restaurants, pubs and cafes. Tideswell is one of the most ancient settlements in the central Peak District and is famous for its most remarkable 14th century church, known as "The Cathedral of the Peak", with its regular concerts from local groups. The village is also noted for its well dressing, carnival wakes and the Tideswell Food Festival every year in May, with demonstrations, stalls, and entertainment.
Positioned close to other popular towns of the Peaks, Hope Cross Stables makes an ideal base for discovering the splendour of the Peak National Park.

The property borders an array of well-known walking, cycling and hiking trails. Notably, the property leads directly onto the Pennine Bridleway, one of the first and longest trails in England. There is direct access to Limestone Way, Monsal Trail and many circular routes one can explore.

The spa town of Buxton is a short drive away and definitely worth a look at its Georgian and Victorian architecture nestled in between independent shops and cafes. Pop into Poole's Cavern and Buxton Country Park while you are there and book in a 45 minute journey through underground passages. Wheelchair users can access the main chamber of the cave which is 100 metres/300ft long unassisted.

Just a stone's throw from the vibrant market towns of Matlock and Bakewell, Peak Village offers a quality shopping experience with easy access for all. Here national named retailers mingle with unique independent shops so you'll find great value and choice in fashion, outdoor gear, homeware and gifts. The car park, shops, restaurant and toilets all offer level access with open courtyards in between. Parking is free and there's designated disabled parking, with a handy customer drop off point at the entrance. Free wheelchairs are also available for use on-site and you can request one from any retailer.

Take a vintage tram ride through Crich Tramway Village, home of the National Tramway Museum, and marvel at the period street, before exploring fascinating exhibitions and relaxing in the Red Lion Pub or cosy tearooms. The nostalgic cobbled street will make you feel as though you're stepping back in time, but there's also a 'smoothway' providing a smoother alternative to the cobbles for wheelchairs and buggies. All buildings have lifts and ramps, and there's also an adapted tram suitable for wheelchair users. Wheelchairs are available for a small deposit and Crich Tramway Museum also offers free admission for carers alongside a discounted rate for less able visitors.

Get out into the great outdoors and meet furry friends on a trip to family-friendly Matlock Farm Park. From deer, sheep, goats, pigs, chickens and ducks, to meerkats, wallabies, alpaca, llama and rhea, you'll find lots of animals to see and feed, with easy level access throughout the park. Learn more about meerkats through daily talks, enjoy a wallaby encounter and watch ferret or sheep racing. Children will love burning off steam in the indoor play area and popular Garden Room Cafe serving delicious homemade meals and snacks. There are disabled parking facilities and an accessible toilet. Guide dogs are also accepted.

Chatsworth is home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire and has been passed down through 16 generations of the Cavendish family. Fantastic accessible facilities include full lift access to all floors, so visitors using wheelchairs can discover all of the magnificent rooms in the historic building, ranging from the Painted Hall and regal State Rooms to the beautiful Sculpture Gallery. Visitors with visual impairments are eligible for a complimentary audio tour of the house when buying admission tickets and the sensory garden has been developed to stimulate all the senses, including sound, touch and smell. There is a free car park for Blue Badge holders and there are adapted lavatories near the house entrance, in the restaurant and at the farmyard. Assistance dogs are welcome in the house, garden and park.

Visit the world's first water powered cotton spinning mill at Cromford Mill and learn all about the first complete, factory system. At the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, Cromford Mill was developed in 1771 by Sir Richard Arkwright. Discover how this remarkable mill site changed the world we live in today with a guided tour and trip inside the visitor centre, cafes and shops. Audio Tours are available everyday, and opposite the mill is Wheatcroft's cafe with level access and a great location situated next to the wheelchair-friendly Cromford Canal. Carers are admitted free of charge and there's a Changing Places toilet facility in the car park.

A haven for wildlife and wonderful flat walks, Cromford Canal was once a buzzing hub of Derbyshire's industry. The canal was crucial to the success of Arkwright's mill as it was the gateway for his cotton products to be shipped around the country. Nowadays the canal can be explored along the easy-going, level towpath between Cromford Wharf and Ambergate, a distance of just over 5 miles. It's an ideal stretch for walkers of all ages and abilities with stunning scenery along the way. There's a disabled toilet at Cromford Canal Wharf and at High Peak Junction, where there are also scooters available for hire.

Monsal Head, Ashford-in-the-Water and the Monsal Trail is one of the most iconic viewpoints in the Peak District, with a pay and display car park (max stay 1 hour) free to blue badge holders. It overlooks Monsal Dale and the magnificent Headstone Viaduct, where the combination of the winding River Wye in the steep sided dale, the wooded slopes, and the striking viaduct (now the popular Monsal Trail), make it one of the most photographed locations in England.

After soaking up the views, drive the short distance to Hassop Station, near Bakewell, where you can access the flat-level Monsal Trail and cross the viaduct yourself! At Hassop Station, you can also hire adapted cycles for people with disabilities. The trail runs along the former Midland Railway line for 8.5 miles between Blackwell Mill, in Chee Dale and Coombs Road, at Bakewell.

Nestled between the market towns of Ashbourne and Wirksworth, Carsington Water is England's ninth largest reservoir and is open all year round. Look out over the water from the level paths and accessible viewpoints, admire the wildlife in the accessible bird-watching hides, and learn all about the role of water in our daily lives in the Visitor Centre. There is also wheelchair access to the courtyard shops and restaurant, so you can dine on tasty food, treat yourself to an ice-cream and purchase unique gifts and clothing before admiring the waterside paths. Admission is free and there is free parking for blue badge holders. Mobility scooters and electric bikes are also available to hire.

The three mile Baslow to Chatsworth Wheelchair walk is particularly suitable for wheelchairs.

The High Peak and Tissington Trails are also generally level and provide easy walking conditions for all abilities, including wheelchair users. The High Peak Trail runs for 17 miles from near Buxton to High Peak Junction, Cromford. The Tissington Trail runs for 13 miles from Parsley Hay to Ashbourne.

Other accessible recommendations include Hall Leys Park in Matlock, Matlock Bath, Matlock Bath river gardens (Derwent garden), Belper's River Gardens and Linacre Reservoir. Wheelchair accessible walks in/near Chesterfield are Queen's Park in Chesterfield, Chesterfield canal, The Avenue at Wingerworth and Poolsbrook.

The gardens of big National Trust properties are also generally quite good for access, including Hardwick Hall and the Longshaw Estate. Further afield, there is also a short trail at Calke Abbey which is suitable for wheelchairs and mobility scooters, as well as direct access to the Tramway Trail – a flat, circular route with a hard surface.