Tucked away in the Peak District village of Winster, this stylish retreat makes a peaceful escape for two. Wander through the conservation village with its narrow ginnels, stone cottages and historic Market House, the National Trust's first property in Derbyshire. Walkers can join the Limestone Way on the edge of the village, following it to the rocky outcrop of Robin Hood's Stride or up onto Stanton Moor to find the Bronze Age Nine Ladies Stone Circle. Matlock (5 miles) and Matlock Bath (6 miles) offer riverside strolls and the cable cars at the Heights of Abraham, while Bakewell (6 miles) is perfect for browsing independent shops and sampling the famous Bakewell pudding. A little further, Chatsworth House (9 miles) delights with grand gardens, woodland trails and festive winter displays. After a crisp day exploring, return to sink into the bubbling hot tub and gaze out across the rolling Derbyshire valley.
Inside, the countryside is carried indoors through botanical prints, natural oak and soft earthy tones, creating a beautiful blend of comfort and luxury. Beneath a soaring vaulted ceiling, the open-plan kitchen is finished with chic shaker units, stylish finishes and open oak shelving. A pod coffee machine stands ready for that first cup of the day at the breakfast bar. Curl up on the comfortable sofa or the cosy armchair, framed by a vibrant leafy feature wall, and settle in for a film on the Smart TV. Up a few steps, the bedroom is a serene, woodland-inspired sanctuary with a sumptuous king-size bed, a skylight overhead and a dressing table for getting ready before dinner. The shower room shines with illuminated mirror, blush herringbone tiles and brushed gold fittings around a walk-in rainfall shower. Electric blinds and a smart speaker in each room add effortless finishing touches.
Step outside and the natural theme continues across a flagged patio and landscaped garden, where a pond and dry stone walls look out over open countryside. Tucked beneath a timber gazebo, the hot tub is sheltered whatever the weather, ideal for starlit soaks on chilly winter evenings.