This 1-bedroom house is a holiday cottage in Alderwasley, near Belper in Derbyshire. Set in a peaceful valley among a cluster of cottages in the rolling hills south of Matlock, this is a seriously well-finished retreat. Vaulted ceilings and a bedroom balcony looking out over the fields give it a real wow factor that sets it apart from a standard cottage break.

The setting is genuinely quiet. Alderwasley sits in a hidden valley with good walking straight from the door. Wirksworth is just 2 miles away with its heritage railway and independent pubs. Belper, an award-winning market town in the Derwent Valley World Heritage Corridor, is 6 miles away.

The cottage sleeps two and has one vaulted king-size bedroom accessed via an oak staircase. Downstairs is an open-plan lounge, dining area and kitchen with a central double-sided wood burner. The kitchen is well stocked with an induction hob, dishwasher and washing machine. There's a downstairs shower room and an enclosed patio with stunning views.

Nearby, the High Peak Trail (3 miles) offers walking and cycling, Carsington Water (4 miles, 10 mins) offers water sports and birdwatching and Matlock Bath (8 miles, 15 mins) and Chatsworth House (14 miles, 25 mins) are both within easy reach.

This stay is ideal for couples wanting a proper escape. Sumptuous furniture, a wood burner and field views make this a genuinely romantic base in the Derbyshire hills.