Elton is a pretty upland Derbyshire village, situated where the gritstone peters out and the limestone takes over. Such is the geological phenomena of the village, that the houses to the north side of the main street are built of gritstone whilst the south are of limestone! Irrespective of your holiday cottage in Elton construction, it is guaranteed that your stay in Elton will be peaceful and serene, as this is a sleepy little village where the stresses of main roads and a rat race society have passed by. From the windows of your holiday cottage in Elton it is highly likely that you will have superb views of the wonderful surrounding countryside, and possibly the local milk herd as there are thankfully several working farms in the vicinity. From your rural retreat in a holiday cottage in Elton, you may wish to visit the towns of Bakewell, Matlock or Ashbourne which offer superb shops, restaurants and indoor leisure facilities. Walkers will appreciate the numerous paths and tracks which abound, and which start right on the doorstep of your holiday cottage in Elton. You must make the short walk to Robin Hood’s Stride or Mock Beggar’s Hall as it is also known. This rocky fortress forms a wonderful silhouette against the setting sun on a summers evening. In the nearby pine wood you can also follow a narrow path to the little hermits cave which is said to be over 700 years old and contains a crucifix carved into the rock as well as a niche for a candle. Elton Holidays offer two holiday cottages in Elton as well as b&b accommodation. Twogates Cottage is a converted bothy in the cobbled courtyard of the farm, with Pepperpot Cottage next door. Swallow Cottage on the other hand is a traditional holiday cottage in Elton offering lots of comfort and charm. To find the right holiday cottage in Elton for you, simply browse through the listings below and click for more details.