Pass the Keys | The Old Shop Cosy Cottage for 6 & Furry Friends

The Old Shop is a wonderful, newly renovated cottage for 6.

With wide ranging views of the Peak District, our property boasts many original features. A traditional local pub, visitors centre with tea room and the start of the Manifold trail are less than 5 minutes walk away. Hartington is a 5 minute drive away, with its famous Cheese shop. The market town of Ashbourne, Spa town of Buxton, Dove Dale and Alton Towers are all within a 20 minute drive.Free ultra-fast Wi-Fi (just under 500Mbs)
The space
From the parking space you will enter the property via the back door where you will walk in to the triple aspect lounge-diner where there is seating for six, a wood burning stove and smart TV. From here you will enter the spacious well equipped kitchen. There is a separate laundry room containing an additional fridge freezer and downstairs wc on this level.

Upstairs you will find a master bedroom with super king size bed and ensuite shower room, a twin bedroom/super king and a further bedroom with twin/king sized beds. Please contact us regarding the bed configuration required. There is also a family bathroom with over bath shower.

Please note we also own Station House (sleeps 4) next door should you need a larger space for special occasions for larger families or friendship groups.

An EV charger is provided for your convenience, along with off road parking for 1 vehicle and there is a nearby lay-by where other cars can be parked on a first come first serve basis. Please contact us if you require use of the EV charger which will be provided for an additional fee:
3 day stay = £20.00
+3 day stay = £35.00

Solar panels provide renewable energy, making the cottage more environmentally friendly than most Peak District property.
Guest access
Our guests will have full access to the property and parking space, however please note that guests staying next door at Station House will also have access to their dedicated parking slot on the driveway of Old Shop.
Additional parking is available in the nearby layby or the car park at Manifold Valley Visitor Centre, on a first come first serve basis
Station House guests may also need use the EV charger (again by prior arrangement). All we ask is fair and considerate use in the event that both properties may want to use the EV Charger.


Entry to the property is via a lock box for self check in.
Other things to note
There is a log burner available in the lounge and you are welcome to bring along your own fuel for those cooler evenings.

Please note this is a tourist area and can get very busy at certain times of the year.

We also welcome well behaved pets, one larger dog or 2 small and all we ask is that your pets do not sit on soft furnishings and do not go upstairs in the bedrooms. Please feel free to bring your pets bed and blankets.

IMPORTANT: On behalf of our host at Pass the Keys, we require guest verification facilitated by Truvi (Previously called Superhog). Upon confirming your booking, Truvi will contact the lead booker via a secure link, providing detailed instructions for the verification process.

The online verification requires a government-issued photo ID and a credit or debit card. During this process, you may choose between a refundable GBP 500 deposit (plus GBP 10 transaction fee currency equivalent) or purchase a non-refundable damage waiver of GBP 40 (currency equivalent) to cover potential damages during your stay.

Once the verification process is successfully completed, check-in information will be provided. If you opted in for a deposit, this will be refunded via credit/debit card after your stay, subject to an inspection of the property.
Pets - allowed
Smoking - not allowed