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, 2022Cozy 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, 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 -
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, 2022We 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, 2024Booked 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, 2024Beautiful 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 -
Joe
August 18, 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 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 -
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, 2022Cozy Cottage is just lovely and Tideswell is a beautiful village. Really enjoyed our stay. Communication from Jenni was great, cottage well equipped and spotlessly clean, and we really appreciated... read more the tips for local pubs. Would definitely come back.
Kathryn
November 13, 2022 -
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, 2022We 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, 2023Lovely 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 -
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, 2025Lovely 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, 2022We 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, 2022Lovely 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 -
We had a lovely 2 night stay.
Well equipped with good quality furnishings and lovely decor.
Central location.
We would recommendCaroline
January 30, 2023 -
Debbie
September 17, 2023Loved 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, 2023A 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