Escape to the tranquil village of Ticknall in South Derbyshire, where this serene retreat awaits amidst stunning countryside. Just a mile away, discover the village store and local pubs, as well as the picturesque market town of Melbourne, offering an array of eateries and unique shops. Explore the National Trust’s Calke Abbey or Staunton Harold Reservoir, both less than a mile away. Just 4 miles down the road, Mercia Marina, Europe's largest inland marina awaits, while Donnington Park is 5.5 miles away with its Grand Prix museum. Positioned on The National Forest's edge, Ticknall serves as an ideal base for walking, birdwatching, and cycling. For the more adventurous, Alton Towers theme park is 26 miles away. Enter this stunning property, where the heart of the home lies in the open-plan lounge/kitchen/ dining room. The well-equipped kitchen features modern appliances, islands, and quartz worktops, making it a culinary haven. The dining space seamlessly connects with bi-folding doors, offering uninterrupted views of the surroundings. When it’s time for bed, the first bedroom is on the ground floor with a king-size Hypnos bed (convertible into a twin on request) and an en-suite with a walk-in shower. The second bedroom takes up the entire first floor and overlooks the ground-floor living space via its unique glass-fronted gallery landing. It boasts a luxurious super-king-size bed and a stylish en-suite featuring a free-standing bath and walk-in shower. Stepping outside onto the courtyard, you will be greeted by uninterrupted views of open countryside, creating the perfect backdrop for enjoying the private hot tub or relaxing on the patio furniture. House Rules Additional information and rules No dogs allowed - 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size zip-and-link (can be arranged as a twin on request), 1 super-king-size - 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite shower room with walk-in shower and WC, 1 en-suite bathroom with free-standing bath, walk-in shower and separate WC - Electric oven, electric hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher - Smart TV - Underfloor heating in open-plan living space - Courtyard with patio furniture - Private hot tub - Private parking for 2 cars - Bike storage available on request - Pubs, cafe and shop within 1 mile - Outdoor CCTV in operation - This property can be booked alongside other properties on site that sleep a further 10 guests. Please contact us for details. Host Terms & Conditions The Travel Chapter Limited, trading as “holidaycottages·co·uk”, acts as agent for the property owner. Therefore, when you make a booking the contract is between you and the owner. Please note our terms and conditions will also apply when you make a booking. These can be found in the footer of our website, holidaycottages·co·uk.