Browsing local attractions within 5 miles of Bretton Cottage

Winnats Pass, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WA, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01433 620512, Email, www.speedwellcavern.co.uk

Speedwell Cavern take an incredible journey by boat through the underground flooded workings of an eighteenth century lead mine. Open all year

Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33, (3 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01298 25106, Email

Bamford is an attractive village and popular visitor destination close to walking routes and the Derwent and Ladybower reservoirs.

Derbyshire, DE45 1RZ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

An attractive village at the northern end of Chatsworth Park surrounded by magnificent countryside. Set beneath its' gritstone edge, Baslow is an attractive place with some very fine houses.

Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S6, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 0845 129 7777

Bradfield has the distinction of being the largest parish in England, and stretches over into the upper Derwent valley. Bradfield actually consists of two villages and the history of the parish of Bradfield goes back many centuries.

Derbyshire, S33 9HJ, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01433 621459, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A large working village, nestling at the bottom of its own limestone dale set in the glorious Hope Valley. Bradwell is surrounded by some fabulous countryside and is unusual for having both its' own gritstone edge and limestone dale.

Nr Bradwell, Hope Valley, S33 9HG, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01298 25106, Email

Just outside Hope, in the village of Brough, are the remains of the Roman Fort of Navio. Here Batham Gate - the Roman road from Buxton, met the roads from Melandra (near Glossop).

Nr Taddington, Derbyshire, SK17 9UQ, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A group of tiny agricultural hamlets set on a remote hilltop with spectacular panoramic views. Close to the A6 between Bakewell and Buxton, there is some good holiday accommodation here.

Derbyshire, S32 3XQ, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A pleasant stone built village in the Derwent Valley, its' surroundings combine some of the best of both White and Dark peak scenery.

Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WG, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01433 620679, Email

Castleton is one of the most beautiful villages in the Peak District. It has an array of natural and historical features both above and below ground, and is surrounded by superb walking country.

Derbyshire, SK17 8SY, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01298 872240, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

In an elevated location Cressbrook, is of the beaten track, set amongst secluded wooded dales and beautiful countryside. Mid way between Buxton and Bakewell, but well away from main roads, this is a secretive sort of village.

Derbyshire, S32 3YH, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A delightful hillside village with fantastic views over the Derwent valley away to the White Peak. A peaceful village closely linked with the adjoining village of Calver, it has some very fine residential properties.

Derbyshire, S32 5QW, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01433 630599, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Very popular with visitors, Eyam is famous as the "Plague Village". It is a fascinating, historical place with a lively feel to it. 5 miles north of Bakewell, this is a village with a lot to offer.

Derbyshire, S32 5QA, (1 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01433 631254, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

Picturesque little village in limestone uplands set around its duck pond. The fine old buildings grouped around the village green complete with an ancient cross, bull-ring and pond make Foolow one of the prettiest villages in Derbyshire.

Derbyshire, S32 3ZA, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small attractive village set below a famed gritstone edge and alongside the scenic wooded banks of the river Derwent. Quaint little cottages with pretty gardens nestle below the rugged crags of Froggatt Edge forming a peaceful scene.

Derbyshire, SK17 8RF, (2 miles, 2kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A charming, peaceful little village set under Hucklow Edge in splendid countryside. Off the beaten track 6 miles north of Bakewell, the road up through the village passes by some charming stone houses leading to the lofty Edge.

Derbyshire, DE45 1TS, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

An attractive limestone village set around a pretty little green with an old cross. The village lies under the ridge of Longstone Edge, 2 miles from Bakewell. It has some charming old cottages along the main street.

Derbyshire, S32 2HS, (3 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

In a glorious setting in the Derwent valley, Grindleford is surrounded by wooded hillsides, looking up to some classic gritstone edge scenery. Grindleford developed from a group of small agricultural settlements.

Derbyshire, DE45 1NS, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small picturesque hamlet with some grand buildings and fine architecture set in beautiful countryside. In spring the snowdrops and daffodils on the roadside through the village are delightful.

Derbyshire, S32 1AG, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

At the eastern end of the Hope Valley, a large busy village with rich historical, industrial and literary associations. Hathersage has become a popular place to visit for those in search of legendary heroes and literary heroines.

Derbyshire, S32 1AX, (2 miles, 3kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A very small hamlet in a spectacular setting 1½ miles south of Hathersage. For more Details; see Hathersage.

Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 0845 129 7777

The pretty village of Hope is situated where the River Noe and Peakshole Water meet, and has a range of hills to the north including Win Hill and Losehill. Hope has several shops, post office, a small supermarket.

Derbyshire, SK17 8RS, (2 miles, 4kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small hamlet in a fold of the scenic limestone uplands north of Tideswell. A pretty little spot, just a few farms and cottages surrounded by fields that show remnants of former lead mining days. There are fabulous views over to Bradwell

Derbyshire, DE45 1NN, (4 miles, 6kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A very pretty hamlet between Great Longstone and the famous viewpoint at Monsal Head. The grey limestone cottages are a riot of floral colour in the summer in this quiet little place three miles from Bakewell.

Derbyshire, SK17 8QP, (3 miles, 5kms), Tel: 01298 871569, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A little gem of a White Peak village with a pretty green set in glorious countryside. A mile east of Tideswell the close-knit community here forms a character typical of the limestone villages.

The National Trust, Longshaw Estate, Longshaw, Sheffield, S11 7TZ, (4 miles, 7kms), Tel: 01433 637904, Email

The Longshaw Estate is your gateway to the Peak District. Enjoy a walk down to Padley Gorge, explore the remnants of the millstone industry or look out for wildlife. Why not also visit the Longshaw Visitor Centre and browse in the shop.

Miller's Dale, Nr Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 8SN, (5 miles, 8kms), Tel: 01629 813227, Email, www.visitpeakdistrict.com

A small settlement in an exceptionally beautiful section of the River Wye, where it winds through sinuous limestone dales.