Set beside the banks of the River Derwent, holiday cottages in Darley Bridge have a sheltered location in the bottom of the valley, protected from the elements by the heady heights of Stanton Moor, Masson Hill and Darley Hillside.

Access to holiday cottages in Darley Bridge from the main A6 is over an ancient bridge which has both rounded and arched arches and is one of the oldest to cross the deep, dark waters of the Derwent. The Toadhole turnpike road was laid in the late 18th century to make use of this crossing, with the road running east across the moors to Chesterfield

For anyone staying at holiday cottages in Darley Bridge there are a couple of pubs to take advantage of being the Three Stags Head and the Square and Compass, located either side of the river.

A short walk from holiday cottages in Darley Bridge will take you to Churchtown which is another area of Darley Dale, containing early houses, an ancient church but an even older yew tree which is said to be more than 1,000 years old. Around the base of the Darley Yew which has a girth of some 33 feet are tablets of stone erected to commemorate outstanding actions in the Second World War.

The oldest monument in St Helen’s Church is thought to be that of Sir John Darley, custodian of Peak Castle in the reign of Edward II. Staying at holiday cottages in Darley Bridge could well provide you with an interesting lesson in local history!

Be wary if walking back to holiday cottages in Darley Bridge at night. Church Lane is also known as Ghost Lane following the murder and robbery hereabouts of a Scottish pedlar centuries ago.

Whilst staying at holiday cottages in Darley Bridge try and find time to visit Peak Rail. This enthusiastic charitable venture is run mainly by volunteers who operate steam trains along a section of track from Rowsley South station toMatlock, and don’t be surprised if you glance out of the window from holiday cottages in Darley Bridge to see the distinctive plume and trail of smoke!