Butlers Lodge

About this property

Mayfield 2.1 miles. Resting on Calwich Abbey Estate a few miles from the bustling market town of Ashbourne, is the delightful historic lodge. The owners have gone to extreme lengths to transform this former butler's lodge into a stunning holiday home of the highest standard. Fitted with quality furnishings and appliances, this makes the very best place for friends or families looking to explore this wonderful rural area. Entering the property, you will be greeted by a kitchen with light units and sleek worktops, providing a range of modern appliances, including an electric AGA cooker. A utility room provides a washing machine and tumble dryer for your convenience. There is a further dining room with plenty of seating to enjoy a delicious home-cooked meal, with the delightful woodburning stove providing that extra bit of warmth during the cooler months. Walk through to the sitting room boasting a huge wall-mounted TV, framed by two sofas where you can gather to watch some of your favourite shows, or let the TV hum in the background whilst you catch up on the day's events. This room has lovely large windows offering an abundance of natural light along with a large wood burning fire. The property benefits from four double bedrooms, with two boasting their own en-suites. The master bedroom has its own dressing room, where a travel cot can easily rest, whilst the main room has an original 1970s bed with speakers and lights integrated, making it the perfect space for some late night reading or listening to soft music to lull you to sleep. This room was originally the courtyard but has been renovated into a bedroom and still has some of its original exposed stone walls, adding a wealth of character to this exceptional property. Choose from a family bathroom with a roll-top bath, or a shower room to prepare for your day in style. Settled in a rural area, this property has access to a number of trails for walking and cycling opportunities, particularly popular in the nearby Peak District National Park. A few miles away is the market town of Ashbourne with its traditional eateries if you don't fancy cooking one evening, and a selection of independent shops and supermarkets for picking up those last-minute essentials. Within driving distance, you will find Alton Towers theme park for those adventure-seekers to enjoy a fun-filled afternoon on the thrilling rides. Make sure you visit the nature reserve a Dovedale, known for its rock formations, Carsington Water is also well-worth the trip, popular for a variety of watersports. Butlers Lodge is a wonderful choice for a countryside break for families.

Mayfield is a village on the outskirts of Ashbourne, in Derbyshire. Resting close to the Peak District National Park, there are an array of popular tourist attractions, including Dovedale nature reserve. It has a selection of pubs/restaurants, as well as a convenience store. The nearby market town of Ashbourne provides a larger choice of amenities.

Accommodation

All ground floor.

Four bedrooms: 1 x double with Smart TV and en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with Smart TV with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 2 x double with Smart TVs.

Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC.

Shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Utility.

Dining room with woodburning stove.

Sitting room with woodburning stove

Oil underfloor heating with two woodburning stoves.

Electric AGA oven microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TVs and WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

High chair and travel cot.

Private driveway parking for 5 cars.

Patio area with furniture.

Sorry, no smoking and no pets.

Shop 2 miles and pub 1.1 miles