Location
Winster
Winster is an ancient lead-mining village in the Derbyshire Peak District that has existed since as far back as the doomsday book (1086). It has many medieval buildings that date back to the hey-day of its mining legacy.
Surrounding Area & Activities
Peak District National Park has many excellent walks and amazing natural backdrops to keep any visitor riveted during their stay. There are also many attractions in the surrounding area, below are links to websites with some more information on activities.
Directions
Ivy cottage is on Wensley Road about 350 yards on the left hand side past the School as you enter the village from the direction of Matlock and Darley Dale. If you are coming from the Bakewell/Ashbourne direction we are on the right hand side about 250 yards past the Market House building.
Orchard View is situated within the grounds of Ivy Cottage.
There are many intriguing narrow pathways that lead up and around the village winding past the cottages that huddle on the hillside.
The village has a National Trust Historic Market Hall, two excellent pubs, a well stocked village shop and post office, two churches, playing fields, basketball and tennis courts, and several playground areas.
The village has a busy social calendar with events such as Wakes carnival week in June and Secret Gardens in July being the main events. There are also the famous local Morris Dancers and the Guisers.
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Peak Country Cottages - Luxury self catering accommodation in the Peak District village of Winster
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