The Perfect Peak District Holiday Cottages
Welcome To Mercia Memories, Holiday Cottages in the Peak District, Derbyshire
Derbyshire is renowned for being a hugely diverse county with town and city nestled in breathtaking countryside with industry and leisure working hand in hand. A place of chocolate-box villages nestling in gentle countryside, with the prettiest cottages and dogs lazing by the pub fire. Explore country houses, castles and the stateliest of stately homes, and find the most welcoming market towns, with quality independent shops and delicious local food and drink, with wild peaks and rugged moorland with views that stretch forever, giving you some of the most scenic walks in the UK, suitable for all abilities.
Our cottages are distinct and homely. Take a trip back in time in a stone holiday cottage nestled in the countryside.
Our Cottages
𖡡 Tideswell
Cozy Cottage
Cozy Cottage lives up to its name. A 3 bedroom, 1 bathroom cottage nestled away in Tideswell in the heart of the Peak District. The cottage sleeps 4 and is within reach of a wide variety of walks and attractions. There’s plenty to do in the village itself too, with a wide variety of eateries and pubs.
𖡡 Taddington
Crosse Chance
Crosse Chance Cottage is situated in the rural village of Taddington, with many stunning walks right on the doorstep. A number of eateries are close by as well as larger towns and villages such as Bakewell, Castleton and Matlock, not forgetting the stunning Chatsworth House.
𖡡 Tideswell
Bobbin Cottage
This stylish cottage is perfect, with gorgeous views of the countryside, set in a peaceful position of the village. Following it’s recent, high quality, refurbishment, it’s a premium cottage, everything new!
What Our Guests Say...
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Perfect place for a few day’s exploring the area. Small but with everything you need. Thank you for our stay.
Emma
April 11, 2023
Allie
May 11, 2025
A lovely house in a beautiful area. Only downside is there weren't as many walks as we expected without having to take a car or a bus, but that's obviously... read more no fault of the host. Loved the stable door.
Kelli
June 28, 2024 -
Lovely little cottage that felt personal and private. Close to local Co-op and pubs with friendly staff and locals.
Lee
February 28, 2024
Lovely stay at Cosy Cottage. Great location to walk down to local restaurants and shops. We were attending a wedding locally, and the house was the perfect base. It was... read more clean and tidy and beautifully done. Lovely walks nearby, too. Jenni was a fabulous host sending clear instructions in advance.
Nina
August 13, 2023
Cozy Cottage was just that, perfect for a post Christmas break for two. Comfortable and clean with everything needed for a few days away. Tideswell was a lovely village with... read more plenty of amenities, would very much recommend Cozy Cottage and Tideswell.
Phillip
December 30, 2022 -
Loved this little cottage, was perfect for a weekend away with 3 of us.
The walking was excellent and Jenni’s local recommendations were spot on.
We will definitely be back,... read more which is probably the best endorsement a place can get
Emma
April 23, 2023
We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was homely and well equipped and in a lovely location. We would definitely stay again. Worth every penny. 😊
Heather
October 8, 2023
We were very happy with Cozy Cottage. We enjoyed walking, swimming at Hathersage Pool and eating at the local pubs.
Andrew
July 18, 2023
Booked a short break for my mum and dad to stay. They absolutely loved it, lovely location and cosy cottage. They are looking to return later in the year. Thank... read more you so much!
Megan
January 3, 2024 -
Cozy Cottage is such a homely and beautiful cottage to stay in. So many lovely touches make this somewhere comfortable to come back to after a day's walking. ... read more Beautiful location, soft towels and everything you could need for a relaxing and wonderful stay. Thank you so much!
Hayley
September 25, 2022
Cosy Cottage is fab, and everything was so easy too even though it was a last minute booking, the area is great too so a good stay 🙂
Rachael
August 30, 2022 -
A gorgeous cottage. On the edge of a lovely village. 3 nice pubs (we tried them all), restaurants, chippy and shops all within walking distance. Parking space outside, and a... read more little garden with a nice view to sit outside.
Great walks direct from the cottage, or even start some exciting and popular trails within a few minutes drive. The cottage is right at the centre of the Peak District so most places are not very far away.
Great communication from Jenni.
Gail
June 9, 2024
Beautiful cottage. Pristinely clean, cosy & inviting. Short walk to the village. Lovely surroundings & really friendly people. Thank you for a lovely stay Jenni.
Lisa
February 3, 2024
We loved our stay at the Cozy Cottage with our pup! Such a gorgeous place close to the peaks which was the reason we booked . Would definitely return in... read more the future and really enjoyed our stay. Neighbours were so lovely also when it snowed heavily overnight helping us with digging a pathway so we could safely get our car out. Highly recommend!
Melissa
January 5, 2025 -
A delightful, homely cottage. Perfect for a relaxing break. Well equipped. We stayed for two nights...wished it was more. Would be useful to know opening times of local shops/cafes as... read more we arrived around 2.45pm and most closed. Good choice of places when open. Would certainly return.
Alison Elizabeth
September 9, 2022
Cozy cottage is a beautiful place short distance from many beautiful spots in the Peak District! Amenities near by which were handy! Great host on hand to help when needed!
Louise
October 24, 2023
We absolutely loved staying in Cozy Cottage, very peaceful, with a lovely outlook, just a few minutes walk to the centre of this charming village. Everything we needed was provided.... read more Comfy beds, great shower. Easy to park right outside and didn’t use the car again until we checked out. Co-op was very handy too. We did the 6 mile circular walk, with a stop at the pub for a drink. Would definitely stay again. Thank you Jenni.
Ann
June 14, 2023 -
We've had a brilliant few days relaxing at your beautiful cottage. Amazing scenery, perfect location & super friendly and helpful host. Thank you so much it was just what we needed!
Beth
July 28, 2023
Deborah
September 17, 2023
Beautiful cottage with lots of character in a truly beautiful village. Our stay was very comfortable and hosted very well with plenty of information to help our stay.
I... read more would happily stay here again in the future and highly recommend to anyone planning a stay in the Peak District
Marc
August 28, 2022 -
We had a lovely couple of days, the cottage is very compact but has all you need, and is full of character. Parking opposite the cottage on the other side... read more of the lane was convenient, and it's only 5 mins walk down the hill into the centre of Tideswell. A good fish n'chips at Elliotts, and a lovely brunch at the Tideswell Lounge cafe the next morning. The lady at the Cherry Tree sandwich shop was just closing but opened up again for us to get lovely, good value filled baps & cakes to take on our walk. We'd stay in this cottage & in Tideswell again, recommended.
Paul
April 5, 2024
Cosy cottage is just perfect! The view, the location in the village and incredibly well equipped.
Great walks from the cottage, places to eat and such friendly people who... read more made us so welcome!
Rebecca
September 3, 2022 -
A lovely place to stay within walking distance of pubs serving good food and Nelly's Cafe is amazing for breakfast.
A peaceful location - great for long walks.
Kara
July 7, 2023
We had a lovely stay in Jenni's cottage. The cottage is perfectly located just outside the centre of Tideswell, which is only a few minutes walk away. It's a great... read more location for exploring the Peak District. The living room is a lovely mixture of the old stone and modern furnishings. Plenty of room to park out front. We'd highly recommend staying here.
Michael
May 14, 2023
The cottage was perfect, really comfortable and well equipped with everything we needed. It's in a great location - the village with its pub, bakery, cafe, bookshop and church are... read more all lovely - and there's so much to do in the local area. We hope to come back.
Claire
September 1, 2022 -
Debbie
September 17, 2023
Jenni’s cottage is amazing! Even cuter than the pictures! It was a great location for us and was very comfortable!
Amelia
December 20, 2022
We had a lovely stay, great location for all the surrounding activities and attractions in the Peak District. Cottage lovely and has great pubs and shops in walking distance, all... read more dog friendly, would recommend and will stay again.
Lisa
August 18, 2023











