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Guide to the Peak District for Luxury Self-Catering Holidays

Discover what the Peak District Offers for Luxury Self-Catering Holidays

The Peak District is considered to be one of the most beautiful and inspiring parts of the British Isles. With a spectacular landscape of heather moorland, beautiful river valleys and dramatic dales, the Peak District is a wonderful place to spend a cottage holiday in the lap of luxury. The Peak District National Park was the first of its kind to be created and there are few places in England where you can witness such varied landscapes within a few miles of each other. The Golden Triangle is an area which encompasses the finest and most specially protected landscapes and wildlife in the Peak District National Park. You can also discover the green city of Sheffield within the Peak District boundaries, home to great attractions, museums, fabulous shopping and award winning sporting facilities. If you get tired of the great outdoors whilst on your luxury self-catering break you can get a taste of city life in Sheffield.

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Top Tips for Finding Quality Food and Dining

When it comes to food and dining in the Peak District, the restaurants here have earned a reputation for being some of the finest in the country. Much like many other national parks in the country, the Peak District is also home to some beautiful locally produced foods and products which you can purchase from the regular farmers' markets and take back to your luxury holiday home to cook a special meal. There are also many Peak District breweries for you to enjoy such as the Amber Ales brewery in the Amber Valley. This brewery produces award winning modern real ales by using traditional methods of production with the aim being to make these ales appeal to a wider audience, not just the usual ale drinkers.

Dining out in the Peak District is an experience not to be missed; some of the award winning restaurants that you could visit include Fischer's Barlow Hall, The George and The Cavendish. Some other great restaurants which may interest you are also The Peacock at Rowsley, The Red Lion Pub and Bistro and Callow Hall Restaurant. Whether you enjoy eating in or eating out, we hope you you have a fantastic luxury self-catering break in the Peak District.

Places of Interest and Tourist Attractions in the Peak District National Park

To encourage a healthy appetite before visiting one of the fantastic restaurants in the Peak District you may wish to visit some local attractions and Enjoy walking on a luxury cottage break in the Peak District places of interes whilst on your luxury cottage break. There are many historical and heritage sites such as Chatsworth House and Gardens, the Peak District Mining Museum, Caudwell's Mill, Peveril Castle and Crich Tramway Village to visit. There are also various beautiful gardens presenting stunning fauna and flora for any gardening enthusiasts, some of the gardens available are Lea Gardens, Burrows Garden, Consall Hall Gardens and Sheffield Botanical Gardens. Looking for family fun? There are also plenty of family friendly attractions throughout the Peak District to keep children (and big children) of all ages entertained. Visit Gulliver's Kingdom, Conker's Forest Adventure, Trentham Monkey Forest or the Museum of Childhood for fun for all the family.

Recommended Activities to Enjoy on a Luxury Cottage Break in the Peak District

If, however, attractions are not what you are looking for on your luxury self-catering cottage holiday then maybe you'd prefer to get out and about exploring the National Park itself. Whether you're a serious hiker or a fair-weather stroller, an amazing hard core cyclist or a gentle down hill peddler, the Peak District can offer you plenty of routes for you to enjoy an active holiday. Traffic free cycle trails, electric bikes and riverside routes are available to make your exploring as gentle and comfortable as possible or for the more thrill seeking explorer there is soaring gritstone edges, tough upland routes and bracing moorland trails. If cycling and walking is not exciting enough for you, the Peak District can also accommodate for horse riding, sailing, kayaking, windsurfing, hand gliding and climbing. You will not be disappointed by the range of exhilarating outdoor pursuits on offer in the Peak District.

Add an extra touch of luxury to your Peak District Holiday...
If your luxury self-catering accommodation just isn't enough luxury for you on your Peak District holiday then maybe a hot air balloon ride over the stunning countryside, a gliding experience or helicopter tour would make your holiday extra special. You can also enjoy various beauty treatments and relaxation therapies at a local spa or beauty centre to make sure you are truly relaxed on your trip. For the added opulence why not book tickets to the Buxton Opera House and enjoy a stunning performance from your very own box.

More Places of Interest and Tourist Attractions in the Peak District National Park:

There are many naturally beautiful places to discover in the Peak Distict National Park. Some of the attractions include the Heights of Abraham, Poole's Cavern and Country Park, the Tropical Butterfly House, Hardwick Hall, Creswell Craggs, Standedge Tunnel, Wirksworth Heritage Centre, National Stone Centre, Eysam Museum, Ice Age Art Gallery and Castleton Visitor Centre. Just where will you visit on your luxury cottage break?

Wide open spaces in the Peak District National Park