The Vale of Edale has been described as the Utopia of the Peak District as it lies cut off from the rest of the world by mountainous peaks of gritstone and steep escarpments with the only access being either an alpine-like pass or along a winding road in the bottom of the valley beside the little river Noe.

Edale is made up of a series of settlements named Booths which were established in the 16th and 17th centuries when foresters and boothmen built shelters for their cattle and sheep. Some of the holiday cottages in Edale were smallholders’ houses, whilst other holiday cottages in Edale have been adapted and converted from barns and agricultural buildings.

Holiday cottages in Edale look out onto the most dramatic scenery that the Peak District can offer. Win Hill and Lose Hill stand as sentries to the valley road, and were named after a bloody battle centuries ago.

Jacobs Ladder is a steep climb up onto the Kinder Plateau – an alien land of peat bogs, deep cloughs and swirling mists, not to be tackled by the fainthearted or anyone without compass skills!

A pair of hiking boots is therefore essential when packing for your holiday cottage in Edale, together with a good map of the Dark Peak and some suitable clothing.

Edale is famed for being the terminus of the famous Pennine Way, with the actual start being The Old Nags Head which dates from 1577. Known as one of the 100 greatest UK pubs, The Old Nags Head not only offers self-catering holiday cottages in Edale, but you could also sample a pint of their ‘own brew’.

For the more discerning holidaymaker who wants to be papered and indulged whilst staying in 5-star luxury, then Escape and Relax is a holiday cottage in Edale which is more than a little bit special.

Whether you are looking for basic board, a cosy cottage or the ultimate experience, click below on holiday cottages in Edale to find the holiday destination for you.