THE FORGE, family friendly in Castleton, Peak District

The Forge in Castleton, Derbyshire, sleeps six guests in three bedrooms.

The Forge consists of a kitchen/diner with electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, wine chiller, kettle, and toaster, and a sitting room with Smart TV and woodburning stove. The bedrooms include a king-size with en-suite bath, shower over, basin, and WC, and two king-size rooms, serviced by a shower room and a ground-floor shower room. Outside, there is an enclosed courtyard with furniture and a charcoal barbecue, off-road parking for two cars (one in garage), and EV charging available at an additional 20GBP per night. WiFi, fuel, power, bed linen, and towels are included in the rent. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.3 miles. The Forge is a fantastic base for exploring Castleton and the surrounding Peak District. Note: Good housekeeping bond of 300GBP.

Amenities: Gas central heating. Electric oven, induction hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, wine chiller, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel, power, and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair available. Off-road parking for 2 cars (one space in garage) with EV charging available at an additional £20 per night. Enclosed courtyard with furniture and charcoal barbecue. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.3 miles.

Region: The ultimate in “year-round” appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.

Town: The pretty Peak District village of Hope lies in the heart of the Hope Valley, and on the doorstep of some great walking country. Set amongst the beautiful rolling hills of the Peak District National Park, the village boasts some village pubs which serve food, a general store, some very interesting shops and galleries to explore, and a railway station. Hope is perfectly situated for either an action-packed break full of caving, climbing, and great walks from the doorstep, or a quiet countryside break in this lovely part of the Peaks. The Winnats Pass cuts a course through superb scenery just a couple of miles away in Castleton, and is a delight for walkers, cyclists and motorists alike. Nearby are the pretty villages of Edale, the start of the Pennine Way, Castleton and Hathersage with its seasonal outdoor swimming pool, while horse riding and the wonderful Castleton Caves are all available within 3 miles. Enjoy a day out at Alton Towers or visit the impressive Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall. Also within easy reach are Buxton, Matlock Bath and Carsington Water, while further afield are the market towns of Ashbourne and Leek.