The Dairy

Two guests will find The Dairy a self-contained base in Delph, a Saddleworth village positioned between the Peak District and the Pennine Way. This former dairy has been converted to sit within a farmyard courtyard, retaining original beams throughout. Ground-floor living means everything—bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and sitting room—is accessible without stairs, and the property includes electricity, bed linen and towels. Couples seeking quiet moorland walks, or those wanting a simple retreat from urban centres, suit this setup well.

Inside, you have a kingsize bedroom, bathroom with both roll-top bath and shower cubicle, and a kitchen equipped for proper cooking rather than holiday shortcuts. The sitting room has a Freeview television and electric woodburner. Patio space with sun loungers sits at the front; parking for two cars is private and on site. A pub lies within a mile, and local shops and restaurants are half a mile away. The Pennine Way itself starts roughly a mile off, opening 268 miles of high moorland walking; Marsden village—home to the National Trust Moor Estate and Standedge Tunnel Visitor Centre—is a ten-minute drive. Holmfirth, Halifax and Manchester are all within an hour's reach, but the cottage itself appeals most to those wanting countryside quiet. Note that 18 steps with no handrail lead to the parking area, which may affect those with mobility considerations.