The lovely little village of Hope is at the centre of the Hope Valley, just a mile or so south of Castleton with its caverns, caves, craft shops and cafes. For a thousand years, Hope has been on a trade route for travellers, being surrounded by Roman roads, ancient tracks, turnpike roads and numerous paths. Back in 78AD, a Roman fort was established at nearby Brough, which you might like to visit whilst staying at your holiday cottage in Hope. A 15-minute drive from Hope will take you to the reservoirs of Ladybower, Derwent and Howden where there are wonderful paths and trails amid nature reserves and beside the waters edge, set in stunning scenery and breathtakingly beautiful countryside. Be sure to pack your boots, bikes and binoculars when staying at your holiday cottage in Hope! The Hope Valley is probably the ultimate walking experience, surrounded by challenging hilltops – make Win Hill your goal or give up on the ascent to Lose Hill as part of your week in a holiday cottage in Hope! To the north of Hope is the impressive Dark Peak with its wild exposed moors and tough terrain, whilst a journey south with take you to the picturesque Derbyshire Dales or the rich pastures of the White Peak, sprinkled with livestock, all safely enclosed by mile upon mile of drystone walls. Should your stay in a holiday cottage in Hope coincide with the August Bank Holiday, then you might like to pop along to Hope Show where there are stalls, amusements, horse events and sheep dog trials. Many of the holiday cottages in Hope are located out of the village. Farfield Farm offers holiday cottages in Hope on a working sheep farm, whereas a stay at Twitchill Farm on the flanks of Win Hill is ideal for walkers and happily caters for muddy boots. Aston Cottages offer two quaint little holiday cottages in Hope which have been converted from a 17th century barn. Whichever holiday cottage in Hope you choose, you are guaranteed to have an action packed week in the heart of the Peak District with room to explore and plenty to see.