This beautifully presented 3-bedroom cottage is in Hopton village near Matlock, Derbyshire. Set within the grounds of Hopton House and surrounded by over an acre of private gardens, it overlooks Carsington Water with uninterrupted lake views from the lounge and master bedroom. This is a proper countryside retreat without the fuss.

The setting is exceptionally peaceful. Walks and cycling routes start from the doorstep via the High Peak Trail just 0.5 miles away. A pub serving food and ales is a five-minute walk. Carsington Water Visitor Centre is 1.5 miles away offering sailing, paddleboarding, fishing and cold water swimming.

Three bedrooms sleep up to 6 guests. Two super-king zip-and-link rooms can convert to twins. The ground floor double has a Z-bed and toddler bed available. Two bathrooms with underfloor heating sit on the first floor. The master bedroom has a freestanding bath and en-suite with stunning lake views.

Chatsworth House is 11 miles away. Haddon Hall is 10 miles. Heights of Abraham cable cars at Matlock Bath are 2.5 miles. Alton Towers is 18 miles. The private hot tub on the patio terrace faces directly across Carsington Water.

This stay suits families and groups who want space, scenery and activities on the doorstep. Book it for the views alone.