Bamford rests on the north side of the River Derwent with the impressive Bamford Edge as its canopy, and is surrounded by spectacular countryside. It is the only remaining settlement of three villages that once stood in the Derwent Valley – Ashopton and Derwent sank beneath the waves during the last century when the Ladybower and Derwent Reservoirs were constructed.

Swallow Apartment which is listed under the holiday cottages in Bamford is part of a luxury development converted from the Ladybower pump house, and has the use of a small private gym.

There are many paths and trails around the reservoirs suitable for walkers, cyclists and disabled persons, taking you through wooded plantations, along old tracks at the base of heather clad moors where strange rock formations and standing stones make interesting silhouettes against the evening sky.

A cotton mill was established at Bamford back in 1780, which provided valuable employment to the village. But Bamford expanded rapidly when a railway opened up the nearby Hope Valley, making it accessible to Sheffield and Manchester commuters, resulting in many Victorian villas and houses being constructed.

Holiday Cottages in Bamford certainly appeal to lovers of the great outdoors with wonderful walks and cycle paths right on your doorstep. The glacial ‘edges’ which run down the eastern flank of the county are described as the backbone of England, and prove to be extremely popular with climbers

Some of the best touring countryside is within a short drive of your holiday cottage in Bamford. The fabulous Snake Pass is nearby and provides breathtakingly beautiful scenery at a glance, but because it crosses over remote and exposed countryside it is prone to closure in winter and can be draped in mist!

Be sure to pack your walking boots when staying at a holiday cottage in Bamford – with the Dark Peak surrounding you and the White Peak a short drive away, you will be spoilt for choice but as fit as a fiddle by the time you return home.

Simply browse through the listing of holiday cottages in Bamford to find the right one for you, then book early to avoid disappointment. Your stay at a holiday cottage in Bamford is guaranteed to be packed with enjoyment and hold lasting memories of your visit.