Holiday Cottages in Over Haddon are always in demand, as this is the heart of the Peak District at its very best, steeped in history and surrounded by panoramic views of the wonderful Derbyshire Dales
Whichever holiday cottage in Over Haddon you choose, you are guaranteed to be close to a footpath across fields and stiles through typical dry stone walls of the White Peak.
The pretty little village of Over Haddon sits on the edge of a hilltop overlooking Lathkill Dale which is probably the finest Derbyshire Dale you will find. Back in the 17th century Charles Cotton of Dove Dale fame wrote of the river Lathkill – “it is by many degrees the purest and most transparent stream that I ever yet saw”, and almost 400 years later it remains as clear and beautiful as ever!
Over Haddon is famed as being the birthplace of Sir Maurice Oldfield who was the son of a local farmer but became the head of MI6 back in the 1970’s. The village also produced a more curious individual however in the form of Martha Taylor, also known as the Fasting Damsel or Mirabile Pecci. In the 17th century is said that Martha survived for more than a year on just drops of water and sugar or the juice of a roasted raisin! Just one week at a holiday cottage in Over Haddon is guaranteed to improve your knowledge and leave you with lasting memories of a fascinating Derbyshire village!
Many of the holiday cottages in Over Haddon are located on nearby farms, such as Haddon Grove Farm, Burton Manor Farm Cottages and Bolehill Farm, which will make your stay even more peaceful and close to nature.
Be sure to bring your pedal cycles when staying at a holiday cottage in Over Haddon as not only are there quiet country lanes to explore, but you will also be within cycling distance of the High Peak Trail, the Tissington Trail and the Monsal Trail – all former railway lines which served the area up until the mid 20th century.
If you prefer to dine out rather than cook at your holiday cottage in Over Haddon, then a short drive to Bakewell a couple of miles away will provide plenty of choice including Indian, Chinese, Italian or just good old English cuisine!
For a choice of holiday cottages in Over Haddon, simply scroll through the listings below