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Your stay at 42

A luxury self‑catering holiday cottage for two in Ashbourne, Derbyshire. The end cottage combines a leather Chesterfield and oak beams with a quiet space upstairs to read or work. Each cottage sleeps two, with gas central heating, fibre broadband and Wi‑Fi throughout the house and garden, and Yale digital keypad entry. No pets or smoking.

The upstairs bedroom has a Simba king‑size bed and mattress, Coolmax pillows, Egyptian cotton linen, towels, robes, a hairdryer, Velux blackout blinds and a luggage rack. The triangular bedroom doorway is unsuitable for guests with limited mobility.

Living & entertainment

Four‑seat leather Chesterfield and reclining three‑seat sofa; electric stove, coffee and nesting tables, adjustable lighting and reading lamps. Books, games and maps.

43-inch SkyGlass 4K television, Sky, Netflix and Dolby Atmos.

Kitchen & utility

Gas hob. Electric oven and grill, microwave, extractor, dishwasher, fridge with freezer compartment, Illy pod coffee machine, Dualit kettle and toaster, Sophie Conran tableware and a dining table for four. Laundry equipment includes a washing machine, drying rack, iron, ironing board and cordless Dyson vacuum.

Bedroom, bathroom & study

Walnut desk, Kartell office chair, storage and wardrobe space; bedroom dressing table and Kartell chair.

Walk‑in power/rain shower, basin, WC, heated mirror and towel rail.

Garden & parking

Garden bench, secluded outdoor dining space and a secure stone outbuilding for bicycles and outdoor equipment.

Free off‑road parking is approximately 150 yards away. Public parking is around two minutes on foot.

Floor plans
Ground floor · 42 Church Street
Ground floor layout of 42 Church Street
First floor · 42 Church Street
First floor layout of 42 Church Street
Availability
A high quality cottage with historic charm and brilliantly modernised. A dream stay in a place that's full of character”

Phil · Sawday’s reviewer

Thanks again for a memorable stay”

Carl & Danielle · Coolstays reviewer

Super friendly and welcoming hosts. Beautiful cosy accommodation, steeped in history and on the doorstep of beautiful Ashbourne and the Peak District.”

Paul · Sawday’s reviewer

It was beautifully styled but still got all the practical things right. Great bed linen and towels, well‑equipped kitchen, such a cosy sitting area.”

Cathy · Sawday’s reviewer

lots of little thoughtful touches that really made this place a home away from home!”

Simon & Jo · Coolstays reviewer

Hosts are very friendly and helpful. The location is right in the centre of Ashbourne, with everything a short walk away.”

Steve · Sawday’s reviewer

From the warm welcome by the owners, to the festive touches around the cottage, the log burner, the comfortable living area”

Alison · Sawday’s reviewer

An exceptional place to stay in the heart of Ashbourne. The owners have converted a historical building into very comfortable accommodation”

Mary · Sawday’s reviewer

The beauty is in the detail

A sense of place

Built in 1669 from local sandstone and oak, Pegges Almshouses is Grade II* listed. Original character, contemporary comfort and a personal welcome from Clive and Mari Booth make this a distinctive stay for two.

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Free off‑street parking is approximately 150 yards away. Check‑in from 3.30pm; check‑out by 11am.

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