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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Lovely little cottage in a wonderful spot! Clean and tidy, with everything you could need. Communicatuon from host great and check in nice and easy.
George
November 6, 2022Lovely little cottage that felt personal and private. Close to local Co-op and pubs with friendly staff and locals.
Lee
February 28, 2024We had a lovely stay at Cozy Cottage. The location was perfect for us. We easily parked one car right outside the property and additional parking was very... read more close by and free. We enjoyed a number of local restaurants and stores, all within walking distance. The house offered everything we needed, and was a lovely place to return to after a day of hiking.
Jen
October 10, 2022Very handy to have a dishwasher! Our stay was enjoyable and we didn’t have any issues on arrival. The only slight problem occurred before our stay when Jenni asked for... read more my email address to receive welcome instructions. The document I received included an instruction to leave cash for the cleaner upon checkout. I contacted Jenni saying I wouldn’t be paying outside AirBnB, and she explained it was intended for people who hadn’t booked on AirBnB. This wasn’t made clear in the email, and caused unnecessary stress ahead of our stay.
Lindsay
April 14, 2025 -
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, 2025Jenni’s cottage is amazing! Even cuter than the pictures! It was a great location for us and was very comfortable!
Amelia
December 20, 2022Cozy 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 a wonderful place to stay. Tideswell is a charming village in the heart of the Peak District with lots of pubs and shops on your doorstep. Jenni... read more is a great host and the cottage offers accommodation of a very high standard. Our stay was very enjoyable and we would definitely return.
Shelley
October 20, 2022Deborah
September 17, 2023Cozy 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, 2023Cozy 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 -
Super cosy and relaxing stay! The perfect getaway for anyone looking for a charming, dog-friendly stay with lots to do nearby.
Laura
February 11, 2024Any issues we had were acknowledged and remedied by Jenny
Lovely place to stay, with everything you could want for a perfect Peak District getaway.Scarlet
April 1, 2023We had a wonderful weekend at Cozy Cottage. Jenni was friendly, responsibe and helpful. The cottage itself is cosy (as the name suggests!), with comfy beds, spacious bathroom and a... read more modern kitchen. We enjoyed sitting on the front patio enjoying the view and the sunshine, as well as walking to the local amenities. We also enjoyed walks around Monsal Head and Bakewell. The cottage is perfectly located to enjoy the Peak District. 😊
Laura
April 6, 2025 -
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 getEmma
April 23, 2023We 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 -
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, 2022Debbie
September 17, 2023We 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 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, 2023A 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 -
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, 2023This was our 1st visit to the Peak District. what a gem of a property this was. Quiet village setting with everything you need to hand. Well laid out, with... read more all necessities in place. Communication with owner easy and quick. Would recommend to anyone wishing to visit.
Keith
April 20, 2025A 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 -
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, 2023Beautiful 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 DistrictMarc
August 28, 2022