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WINCLE · SOUTH WEST PEAK DISTRICT

Otters Retreat

Luxury self catering holiday cottage in the Peak District sleeping 4 guests. A five star countryside escape for couples, families and dog owners alike

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The dining area at Otters Retreat with a table seating eight and the oak staircase beyondThe grey tiled en suite wet room to bedroom two at Otters RetreatThe tree lined drive leading up to Mellor Knowl Farm

WELCOME TO OTTERS RETREAT

Otters Retreat is a self catering holiday cottage set in the grounds of a picturesque sheep farm in the Peak District village of Wincle, a quiet and individual place to stay.
This Visit England 5-star rated cottage combines space, comfort and a high standard of finish throughout, creating a relaxing and well-equipped base for couples, families and friends.
Surrounded by open countryside, there are walks directly from the doorstep across fields, woodland and along the River Dane. The local pub, The Ship, is a five minute walk across the field, and Wincle Brewery is close by.

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At a Glance

 Sleeps 4     %BAA 2 bedrooms     %BAF 2 bathrooms     %UTE Dining for 8     %FIR Log burner     %TAA 38 acres     %BEE Pub a short walk

Living spaces. A cosy lounge with an inglenook fireplace and log burner opens onto a dining area seating up to eight guests.

Kitchen. A modern, fully equipped kitchen with built in appliances and underfloor heating runs open plan from the dining table.

Bedrooms and bathrooms. Two beautifully appointed bedrooms sleep four in comfort, each with a king size bed and its own en suite wet room.

Everything You Need

The Kitchen

A built in oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher, with a coffee machine, toaster, mixer and kettle provided. The adjoining utility room houses a washing machine, a WC and a wash hand basin, and a radio keeps you company while you cook.

The Bedrooms

Bedroom one is bright and contemporary, with a king size bed, wardrobe, dressing table and reading lights, and windows that frame the countryside. Bedroom two is its equal, light filled and quiet, and both rooms have their own en suite wet room.

The Bathrooms

Two en suite wet rooms, meticulously fitted to the highest specification. The first is finished in warm stone tiling with an open plan walk in shower, the second in sleek modern grey with an enclosed shower.

Outdoors

A patio with seating and a brick built barbecue for dining outside on long summer evenings, with the fields opening out beyond the gate. Thirty eight acres of fields, woodland and riverbank complete the picture.

Home Comforts

An inglenook fireplace with a log burner, flat screen televisions in both the lounge and the dining area, a restored butcher’s block stocked with games and local information, and free WiFi throughout.

The lounge at Otters Retreat with an inglenook fireplace and log burning stove
THE LOUNGE

Space to Unwind by the Fire

The lounge is built around an impressive inglenook fireplace with a log burner, perfect for cooler evenings after a day on the hills. Easy chairs seat four or five in comfort, with a coffee table, occasional tables and a flat screen TV. Beyond the beams, the countryside fills every window.

The modern open plan kitchen at Otters Retreat with built in appliances
THE KITCHEN

Open Plan and Fully Equipped

The modern kitchen is a cook’s delight, with a built in oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher, plus a coffee machine, toaster, mixer and kettle. It opens straight onto the dining area, so nobody is left out, and a utility room with a washing machine and WC keeps longer stays easy.

Bedroom one at Otters Retreat with a king size bed and countryside views
THE BEDROOMS

Two King Rooms, Sleeping Four

Two beautifully appointed bedrooms sleep four in comfort. Each has a king size bed with plush bedding, side tables and reading lights, a wardrobe and a dressing table, and each has its own en suite wet room fitted to the highest specification. Large windows frame the countryside from both.

The patio and brick built barbecue outside Otters Retreat holiday cottage
THE GROUNDS

Thirty Eight Acres to Explore

Step out to a patio with seating and a brick built barbecue for dining outside on long summer evenings. Beyond the gate, thirty eight acres of fields and woodland are yours to roam, down to the banks of the River Dane. The Ship Inn is a five minute walk across the fields, so bring your wellies

THE GALLERY

A Glimpse of Your Stay

The patio and brick built barbecue outside Otters Retreat holiday cottageThe lounge at Otters Retreat with an inglenook fireplace and log burning stoveThe dining area at Otters Retreat with a table seating eight and the oak staircase beyondThe modern open plan kitchen at Otters Retreat with built in appliancesBedroom one at Otters Retreat with a king size bed and countryside viewsBedroom two at Otters Retreat with a king size bed and its own en suiteThe en suite wet room to bedroom one at Otters RetreatFields and woodland at Mellor Knowl Farm in the South West Peak DistrictThe old stone bridge over the River Dane near WincleThe carved otter beside the field gate at Mellor Knowl FarmWincle Brewery with picnic tables outside in the sunshineDeer standing in the snow in the fields near Mellor Knowl Farm
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ALSO ON THE FARM

Two More Places to Stay

Mellor Knowl Farmhouse, the five star farmhouse also let on the farm
FARMHOUSE

Mellor Knowl Farmhouse

A Visit England five star farmhouse at the heart of the farm, sleeping up to 8 guests in four bedrooms. Room for the whole family, with the same countryside on the doorstep

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The Shepherd’s Crook shepherd’s hut in its own field at Mellor Knowl Farm
SHEPHERD’S HUT

Shepherd’s Crook

Just the two of you, a field of your own, and the quiet of the countryside. With no other properties nearby, you have complete privacy throughout your stay.

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YOUR PEAK DISTRICT ESCAPE

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One cottage, thirty eight acres and the Peak District on your doorstep. We would love to welcome you.

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Otters Retreat

A five star self catering cottage in the grounds of a working sheep farm in Wincle, on the edge of the Peak District National Park.

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