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This pretty end of terrace cottage is built in cotswold stone with beamed features dating back to early 1700.

The hall leads to the dining and lounge area which is the heart of the cottage. The compact kitchen and adjoining utility area has a gas oven and all the essentials including a microwave and washing machine.

Up the stairs is the large, light double bedroom with kingsize bed and built in wooden wardrobe. Moving up to the attic, the twin bedroom has original beams, exposed walls and views up to Rodborough Fort.

There are beautiful walks from the front gate leading to Selsley Common and the Cotswold Way.

The Bell at Selsey is a few minutes walk away nad many good local Inns are to be found in the surrounding villages.

Rates: £350 to £500 per week depending on season.
Maximum of 4 people.
Children are welcome.
No smoking. Sorry, no pets.
Off street parking.
3 Star Visit Britain.

Whether you love outdoor activity holidays, relaxing in an area of outstanding beauty (Special Landscape Area), discovering The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, or shopping at factory outlet stores, Amber Valley offers something for everyone.

Available to let is a fully equipped south facing log cabin with a veranda.
The cabin has two bedrooms one double and two bunk beds (full size and strength!).

The cabin is situated in Walker Wood adjacent to the owner's house. The location is unique with 6 acres of woodland for people to enjoy, feel free to build a camp fire and experience the freedom of the great outdoors. Part of the area was once used to quarry gritstone and now provides an awe inspiring cliff face.

For those looking for walking and cycling holidays and not wanting to take the car any further, Walker wood is ideal with The Mid Shires Way and the High Peak Trail only a short walk from the wood. We are also close to the A6 for buses and trains with The Derwent Inn just a stones throw away (shown in the photo on right).

Accommodation consists of :

One double bed and two bunk beds sleeps 4.
TV, Sky freeview, DVD, CD, microwave, etc.
Build your own camp fire.

Location : Set within both The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site and a Special Landscape Area. 0.1 miles Cromford Canal. 0.1 miles Mid Shires Way. 0.1 miles River Derwent. 0.1 mile Derwent Hotel Inn. 2 miles from Crich Tramway Museum and village. 4 miles from Matlock Bath - Heights of Abraham cable cars and caves. 2 miles High Peak Trail and Black Rock. 9 miles to Carsington Water. On the doorstep of the Peak District National Park.

Rates : From £175 to £325 per week depending on season.
Maximum of 4 people. Children are welcome.
No smoking. Sorry, no pets.
Disabled facilities - please enquire for exact details.

We welcome you to The Durrance a large Victorian Farmhouse offering Bed and Breakfast as well as self catering in our two cottages set in a peaceful location with views of open countryside and surrounding farmland.

We are situated 2 1/2 miles from the picturesque village of Chaddesley Corbett between the towns of Bromsgrove (4 miles) and Kidderminster (9 miles).

Oxen and Cider Mill Cottages are recently renovated single storey barn conversions.

Each cottage has its own individual characteristics with high ceilings to expose the original oak beams.

Local crafts people have added their own special touch with hand-made pottery, wrought iron work and a magnificent mural painted in Cider Mill's bathroom.

Oxen Cottage has one double bedroom and a twin bedroom. Cider Mill Cottage has a double bedroom and a single bedroom, all fitted with solid pine furniture.

What to See and Do: Walking - Maps are available and may be borrowed. Cycling - Bicycle Hire is available locally. Golf - Bromsgrove Golf Centre, a 9 hole golf course and golf range is 5 miles away.
Sailing - The Upton Warren Sailing Centre is situated 3 miles away and offers a variety of activities to suit all ages. Bird Watching - The nearby Upton Warren Nature Reserve is renowned for its beauty and rare breeds of birds.

Places to Visit : As we are situated close to the motorway network we are ideally located for visiting the Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwick Castle, Ragley Hall, and the NEC. Other nearby attractions include the Avoncroft Museum of Buildings, the West Midlands Safari Park and the huge Merry Hill Shopping Centre.

Rates : From £240 to £410 per week
Maximum of 4 people in Cider Mill and 4 in Oxen Cottage.
4 Star ETC.
No smoking is permitted. Pets allowed by arrangement.
Disabled facilities - please enquire for exact details.