Beautifully located down the lanes outside of Brailsford, easily accessible from the A52, lies this charming semi-detached home, Culland Cottages West. The warm, comfortable interior furnishings create a relaxing ambiance, coupled with easy access to Ashbourne and the Dales & Peak District, making this an excellent holiday home. After a day of rambling or cycling, put your feet up in the sitting room, enhanced with a woodburning stove set in a stone fireplace, along with a Smart TV for all your entertainment needs, or sit and watch the sunset in the conservatory. In the kitchen/diner, the chef of the group can show off their culinary skills by preparing a sumptuous feast. Serve dinner at the dining table, discussing the plans for the remainder of the holiday while sharing laughs and stories. There is also a snug/study where you can respond to work emails or lose yourself in a good read. Venture upstairs to reveal the bedrooms, comprising two king-size doubles with subtle colour tones and white bed linen, plus a cosy single room which is great for children. With a separate bathroom and shower room, there will be no queues in the morning! Pop your muddy clothes on a spin in the utility room, which also serves as a bedroom for the doggies and secure bike storage. The patio and garden come with outdoor furniture, making it a lovely spot to enjoy alfresco dining surrounded by lush foliage and flowers. When you’re ready to explore, visit the encompassing attractions of Dovedale, Carsington Water, Alton Towers, Manifold Valley, Kedleston Hall and Chatsworth, or take a picturesque trip across to the Peak District National Park to try your hand at quad riding, archery, hiking, and awe-inspiring walking paths. Experience a day out at Uttoxeter Race Course. The nearby towns of Ashbourne or Wirksworth are well is well worth a visit, boasting historic cobbled streets and Georgian buildings lined with antique shops, tea rooms and welcoming pubs, or venture over to Bakewell or the spa town of Buxton, renowned for its natural wonders such as Poole’s Cavern. For a change of scenery, the vibrant cities of Derby or Nottingham are a great option; here you can immerse yourself in must-see attractions including the Derby Museum of Making, Denby Pottery Factory shop, Nottingham Castle, Theatre Royal, the Lace Market & National Justice Museum and Castle Donnington race track and Grand Prix museum. There’s plenty to enjoy during a holiday at Culland Cottages West.

Brailsford, a fine red brick village at the southern edge of the Peak District, is near to both Ashbourne and Derby. The village, which comprises a Post Office, a pub, and a small village shop, offers a beautiful community spirit and country atmosphere. The community is brimming with spectacular architecture, including two Jacobean-style country houses, Brailsford Hall and Culland Hall, as well as Brailsford Church, which was established in the 11th century.

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