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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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
Lovely weekend break in Cozy Cottage. Great walks direct from the front door and with the convenience of being on the edge of a lovely little town too.
Anne
February 27, 2023
My husband and I had a wonderful stay at Cozy Cottage. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. The furnishings were lovely. The location is great,... read more with so many walks either from the village itself or a short drive away. Tideswell is a picturesque village, with a variety of pubs and cafes. I would definitely stay at Cozy Cottage again!
Wendy
January 16, 2023
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 lovely relaxing few days at Cozy Cottage. Lovely place in a great location in the Peak District. A short drive to lots of stunning walking trails. Friendly hosts!
Tom
June 18, 2023
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
We 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
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 -
Lovely little cottage that felt personal and private. Close to local Co-op and pubs with friendly staff and locals.
Lee
February 28, 2024
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 -
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
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 had a lovely couple of nights at Cozy Cottage. There was everything you could need and Jenni provided a great info pack prior to arrival. Would definitely stay again.
Alicia
June 2, 2024
Any 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, 2023
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 -
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
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
True to its name - lovely cozy cottage. Great location - close to village but lovely and quiet. It’s the perfect size for couple or small family. And the dogs... read more loved cosying up in front of the fire. Thank you for a relaxing weekend break xx
Franki
September 11, 2022 -
Very 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 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, 2022
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 -
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
Lovely stay at Jenni’s place. Gorgeous little cottage in a perfect location with lots of local amenities. Jenni sent some great recommendations of places to eat before we arrived and... read more was super helpful. Would recommend!
Ella
April 16, 2023

















