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Beehive is a charming three-storey cottage lying at the heart of Wirksworth, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Home to two bedrooms including a second-floor double and a single, this property can sleep a total of three guests. The bedrooms are served by a bathroom, and the ground floor can be found hosting a kitchen and a sitting/dining room with electric fire. The closest pay-and-display car park is just a 2-minute walk from the property, and unrestricted parking can be found in one of the many local carparks in the centre of town for an additional cost. Beehive is a delightful base from which to explore the Peak District. Please note: This property only accepts minimum 3 night stays. One well-behaved dog can be accommodated.

Wirksworth is a small, charming market town situated just a few miles from Matlock, on the edge of The Peak District. The town is full of character with many buildings of architectural interest, including its magnificent parish church of St Mary’s. Thriving independent grocery stores sit alongside a popular zero waste shop, gift shops and two butchers with a strong local food ethic. The weekly Tuesday market and monthly farmers' market (first Saturday of the month) provide local produce, coffee and crafts. Visitors will enjoy exploring the ancient “jitties” and courtyards of the Puzzle Gardens up above the Market Square, leading to the Star Disc with fantastic views high above the town. Visit the Heritage Centre and the delightful surrounding countryside, including nearby Carsington Water, Black Rocks and the High Peak Trail. Rock climbing and cycling can be enjoyed here at every level, and there is fantastic walking all around. Well Dressing is unique to Derbyshire, and Wirksworth combines this tradition with a lively carnival in May. There is also an annual Arts festival in September with an amazing Art & Architecture Trail, showcasing contemporary art and international performers of every kind. The award winning Le Mistral Bistro along with a range of pubs – do not miss micro pub The Feather Star – a range of cafes and takeaways and an independent cinema are all within walking distance. The town offers a leisure centre with a climbing wall and a small trainer swimming pool, The Eco Centre, The National Stone Centre and the Mount Cook Adventure Centre. Beautiful Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within easy reach, as well as Matlock Bath, with its spectacular cable car, the heritage Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Gulliver's Kingdom. Only two miles away, the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site in Cromford is not to be missed. Wirksworth is a great location for a varied holiday.