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Billys Bothy

Awarded English Tourist Board 5 stars
English tourist board awarded 5 stars
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CONTACT DETAILS

Chris Walker

Offcote Grange
Offcote
Ashbourne
Derbyshire
DE6 1JQ

fax: 01335 348358

tel: 01335 344795
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RATES INFO

Sleeps max of:
Sleeps:14
Low season
£1550 p/unit
High season
£2050 p/unit
RATES
  • Tourist Board 5 stars

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Offcote Grange Cottage Holidays is a family run business specialising in luxury 5 star self catering accommodation near the Peak District and located within central Derbyshire. Billy's Bothy is a mellow red brick self catering holiday cottage in the grounds of Offcote Grange, our family home, located just 2 miles from the historic market town of Ashbourne. Staying in our beautiful self catering accommodation edging the Peak District will provide you with the perfect base to explore and in which to wine and dine or simply relax with friends and family.

Billy's Bothy is a beautifully restored cottage and is one of the best self catering cottages within the Peak District and Derbyshire. A former disused workers cottage and bothy, it now provides our guests with a quality self catering cottage located located in a quiet and peaceful rural setting within the grounds of our grade II listed farmhouse - just 2 miles from the pretty historic market town of Ashbourne. There are outstanding views of the Henmoor valley and across to Bradley Woods, both cattle and sheep graze peacefully on lush pastureland around the curtilage.

Large quality self catering cottages edging the Peak District are hard to find. Billys Bothy is exceptional, it is built of old handmade red bricks and Staffordshire blue roof tiles with an abundance of oak or pine beams and revealed brick walls throughout. The ground floor windows are a pretty feature with elegantly curved arches over old sty openings. All windows are double glazed, these coupled with a high standard of insulation with full central heating, underfloor heating and heated towel rails means we are able to offer you very cosy and comfortable luxurious self catering cottages for your stay in the Peak District. A wood burning stove is provided in the lounge for use during colder evenings giving cosy self catering accommodation for your enjoyment.

Sleeps 10 + 4 + 2 Cots - No Smoking & No Pets

Directions

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By Car: M1 MOTORWAY FROM THE SOUTH
Exit at M1 junction 24. Take the A50 Uttoxeter, Stoke on Trent road.
After approximately 19 miles you will arrive at an island, go straight across then exit at the next turnoff, sign posted Ashbourne and the A515.
When approaching Ashbourne go straight across the large island then accross a mini island to a set of traffic lights.
At the traffic lights go straight across, turn left at the next lights.
Go past the fire station and bear right around park until you arrive at a T junction.
Turn right here onto the B5035 Wirksworth/Matlock road.
Travel for about 1/3 mile, the houses finish on both sides of the road and it becomes open grassland.
Just after the houses finish (sign post on left for Offcote) turn right down a narrow country lane.
Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles, it will go down a hill then up a long hill.
At the top of this hill on the right hand side is a large red brick country house
Welcome to Offcote Grange!

M1 MOTORWAY FROM THE NORTH
Exit at Junction 28 M1 onto the A38 signposted for Derby
Take the third exit (A610) heading for Ambergate/Belper
At the railway bridge/T junction turn left for Belperalong the A6.
After approximately 3 miles you will arrive in Belper at traffic lights
Turn right for Ashbourne on A517 ( Large brick mill building will be on right)
Just after turning right bear left after crossing the river.
Follow the A517 for approximately 5 miles pass straight through the village of Hulland Ward still on the A517 for a further 3 miles.
The main road will go into a dip with a small crossroads in the bottom of the dip.
Turn right here (signposted Offcote and Kniveton)
Follow this narrow road for approximately 1 mile ignoring any right hand turns.
You will arrive at a T junction turn left here for Ashbourne.
Offcote Grange is the second farmhouse on your left- a large red brick country house.
Welcome to Offcote Grange.

M6 MOTORWAY FROM THE NORTH AND SOUTH
Exit the M6 at junction 15 onto the A500 to Stoke on Trent. Continue on A500 to its junction with A50, follow the A50 signposted Uttoxeter and Derby. Turn left off the A50 onto the A515 signposted to Ashbourne..
When approaching Ashbourne go straight across the large island and over the mini island to a set of traffic lights.
At the traffic lights go straight across, turn left at the next lights.
Go past the fire station and bear right around park until you arrive at a T junction.
Turn right here onto the B5035 Wirksworth/Matlock road.
Travel for about 1/3 mile, the houses finish on both sides of the road and it becomes open grassland.
Just after the houses finish (sign post on left for Offcote) turn right down a narrow country lane.
Follow this road for approximately 1.5 miles, it will go down a hill then up a long hill.
At the top of this hill on the right hand side is a large red brick country house
Welcome to Offcote Grange!





Accommodation

The main entrance to the cottage is on the ground floor in the centre of the house with spectacular feature stairs leading up to a magnificent galleried kitchen. The oak staircase and oak front door and surround make a wonderful feature to the cottage entrance and can be viewed from almost all rooms within the cottage.

Bedrooms/Bathrooms: This unusual Peak District self catering cottage has 3 ground floor bedrooms, two double and one twin all with en-suite shower rooms. The Bedrooms are furnished with hand made old pine furniture and add character to this beautiful cottage. The beds in four bedrooms are wonderful brass and cast iron beds, the fifth bedroom has a magnificent pine bed. All are beautifully furnished with co ordinated furnishings and linen which compliment the beds and lighting. All en-suite bathrooms are tiled with elegant white wall tiles and contrasting black tiled floors. These floors have underfloor heating and heated towel rails keeping them snug all year around. Each room has a WC, wash basin and shower. On the first floor are two more double bedrooms one with en-suite shower and the other with an en suite bathroom. The total sleeping capacity is for 10 in actual full size beds. The lounge has a double quality bed settee, with private entrance to shared en-suite bathroom. Two fold up Z beds can be supplied giving a total sleeping capacity of 10+ 4 + 2 travel cots. The bathrooms are beautifully fitted with chrome fixtures and fittings adding a touch of class and luxury to these exquisite rooms.

Kitchen:
This self catering cottage has a lovely farmhouse style kitchen furnished with hand made pine units with the luxury of quality granite worktops and a pottery Belfast sink. This extremely well equipped kitchen is a pleasure to use and has every appliance you would wish for including electric halogen double oven electric cooker, microwave, auto washer, dishwasher, tumble drier and fridge freezer. There are ample cooking utensils and crockery to accommodate the full compliment of guests. The kitchen is a delight for even the most discerning chef to create those culinery materpieces. For those wanting meals prepared for you then this can also be arranged enabling you to wine and dine in the comfort of these wonderful surroundings.

Lounge/Patio Area: The spacious lounge with cosy log burning stove is on the 1st floor and opens out through a magnificent oak framed entrance onto a patio with cottage garden and well stocked orchard. Patio furniture and BBQ are provided for your relaxation and entertainment.
The lounge and patio area look over fields peacefully grazed by sheep and cattle and is totally private from the main house of Offcote Grange. The lounge has 4 comfortable quality settees giving ample seating for all guests, set on an impressive oak floor centered with a large Indian rug. A large wide flat screen TV is provided for your enjoyment with Video and DVD, A Hi Fi is provided with surround sound to follow. An ancient pine truss frames the centre of the room, with a magnificent green oak frame on the gable end of the property.

Dining Room: The dining room is a delight for those intimate meals with friends and family, our large dining table will comfortably seat all guests. The furniture is all hand made in old pine to compliment our period cottage. A high chair is provided for our younger guests. For those of you wanting a little pampering, meals can be arranged on request.

All floors throughout the cottage are in polished solid oak boarding, warmth is added by a beautiful selection of Turkish and Indian wool rugs scattered around. The doors are also made of solid oak set in green oak frames, adding character to all rooms.

Facilities

  • Parking
  • Gardens
  • Garden furniture

Amenities

  • Cots available
  • Shower ensuite
  • TV in room
  • Bath ensuite
  • Video/DVD
  • Fitted kitchen
  • Freezer
  • Cutlery
  • Crockery
  • Dishwasher
  • Washer dryer
  • Bed linen
  • Shaver point

Extra Info

  • We can now offer an extra treat to help you relax and unwind - we can organise your meals for you or a pampering session or try a pampering and activity package. Reflexology, Massage, Hand and Nail treatments and Pedicures can all be arranged on request. Notice for these is required and pre booking is advised.
    A sauna is available for your use along with a relaxation room. The gymnasium is in progress..

  • Children are most welcome at all of our properties, it is asked that extra care be taken .

  • We must emphasize that we are a No Smoking, No Pets establishment within the buildings. Smoking is permitted within the grounds only.

  • A hearing aid device is now available within the lounge for assistance with your enjoyment of TV and music. Please request this before arriving in order that it can be fully charged for use.

  • The cottage has a wired in fire alarm system for your added safety.

  • Leisure

    Both of our quality self catering holiday cottages are peacefully located at the edge of the Peak District National Park and have private, rural locations.

    Our cottages are in scenic locations at the heart of Derbyshire, and are the perfect base for families and friends to get together to enjoy all the attractions, activities culture and history that Derbyshire, Staffordshire and Nottinghamshire have to offer.

    Derbyshire has something to offer visitors for every season and every climate and guests are welcome all year around for either long or short breaks. Whether it be the amazing selection of historic and National Trust properties in the area, such as wonderful Chatsworth House or the magnificent and varied scenery, walking, pony trekking, cycling, golfing, climbing, boating, canoeing, fishing, theme parks such as Alton Towers or just relaxing enjoying good food with friends or family then this area has it all.

    • Fishing
    • Golf
    • Gym
    • Sauna
    • Walking
    • Cycling
    • Museums
    • Railways
    • Wildlife
    • Countryside
    • National parks
    • Family Attractions
    • Theme Parks

    Food & Drink

    For those of you wanting a little pampering, meals can be arranged on request.

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