Ilam to rent in The Peak District with superb facilities and location to ensure you have an enjoyable relaxing quality holiday.

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Enjoy the freedom of Ilam in The Peak District where you can relax in comfort and please yourself what to do, with no fixed mealtimes.

Blakes Holiday Cottages offer you the assurance that Ilam in The Peak District is a quality self catering accommodation, that guarantees the highest levels of comfort, luxury and care, enabling you to enjoy your holiday trouble stress free.

Spacious stone cottages with fine facilities, in a beautiful, tranquil woodland setting..._<strong>In an idyllic setting in the Darwin Forest on the edge of the Peak District National Park, this group of holiday cottages enjoys a wonderfully peaceful location from which to enjoy the area&rsquo;s great natural beauty. Built in traditional Derbyshire stone to blend effortlessly into their surroundings, they are set around the lake and surrounded by mixed woodland, an ideal habitat for a rich variety of wildlife. The cottages are modern and spacious, with comfortably furnished living rooms, several enjoying views over the lake, and an excellent standard of fixtures and fittings throughout, including superbly equipped kitchens. A central courtyard area creates a focal point, and each cottage has its own patio, as well as shared use of the nine acres of beautiful wooded grounds which include an enclosed, elevated woodland walk around the lake. </strong><br />This peaceful spot is the perfect stopping off point for walking and cycling amid superb countryside, and a trekking centre just around the corner provides plenty of opportunity to explore on horseback. For the more adventurous, a whole host of outdoor pursuits is available nearby, including sailing, wind-surfing and canoeing on Carsington Reservoir, 13 miles away, while Derbyshire&rsquo;s gritstone edges and deep caverns attract rock climbing and pot-holing enthusiasts.<br />The popular Derbyshire Dales town of Matlock is only 4 miles away, with a good choice of pubs, restaurants and shops. Among the attractions here are the Peak Rail steam trains, the Heights of Abraham pleasure grounds, reached by a cable car across the gorge, dramatic show caverns and Gulliver&rsquo;s Kingdom. There is also a fascinating Lead Mining Museum and an excellent Tramway Museum at Crich, providing something of interest for everyone. A short drive away is the splendid Chatsworth House with its fine collections of paintings and furniture, and Haddon Hall in the beautiful Wye Valley. Village shop and local pub 2 miles. <br />Darwin Lake is the perfect place to get away from it all amid beautiful surroundings, and to enjoy the many attractions that make this region so popular. The attractive cottages at Darwin Lake are cosily heated, insulated and double glazed throughout, with fine co-ordinated furnishings, fitted kitchen, superb bathrooms and high quality fixtures and fittings. The countryside is especially beautiful in the quieter seasons, and this tranquil location is accessible from major routes &ndash; ideal for Short Breaks and for holidays at all times of the year._<ul><li><em>Elec, NSH and wall-mounted convector heaters incl (subject to reasonable usage) </em></li><li><em>Parking</em></li><li><em>Shop 2 miles</em></li><li><em>TV</em></li><li><em>Auto wm/tumble dryer</em></li><li><em>M/wave</em></li><li><em>Cot and h/chair by arr (cot linen not provided)</em></li><li><em>Shared access to 9-acres of wooded grounds with lake (toddlers beware!) including the <strong>Darwin Trail </strong>&ndash; a 15 min circular stroll</em></li><li><em>Duvets with linen and towels </em></em></li></ul>_Darwin Lake is especially ideal for holidays in the Autumn, Winter and Spring; all the properties are cosily heated and are available all year round for both weekly holidays and Short Breaks of three or four nights._Shared porch with Elvaston. Open-plan living/dining-room with door to patio and modern fitted kitchen area with tiled floor. Separate W.C. <em>First floor:</em> Double bedroom with en-suite shower room/W.C. Twin-bedded room. Bathroom/W.C. with shower attachment._<ul><li><em>Additional TV </em></li><li><em>Video</em></li><li><em>Radio/cassette/CD</em></li><li><em>Fridge/freezer</em></em></li></ul>_ <em><strong>Note:</strong> Though completely self-contained, Ilam and Elvaston can be booked together to provide accommodation for up to 8 people. When booked together they qualify for a price reduction of 10% (for bookings of a week or more).</em>

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