Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Set within the peaceful countryside of the Peak District, The Old Hen Shed offers a beautiful home away from home with ample space for big celebrations and plenty of cosy corners for a romantic break away. With the array of walking and cycling routes from the doorstep, you can easily explore the beautiful surrounding countryside too.

Information correct at time of writing. The local village pub, the Queen's Arms is just a short walk away and serves delicious food and local ales. The Old Hen Shed is ideally located to explore all that the Peak District and surrounding areas has to offer. There are a multitude of activities to enjoy that are suited for all ages. From the Heights of Abraham, where you can see the rolling countryside from up high, to an abundance of stately homes, all the way through to beautiful footpaths and bicycle trails. Immerse yourself in the history of the Peak District and visit Chatsworth House, which contains over 30 rooms full of elegant interiors to explore, alongside one of Europe's most significant art collections. You can wonder around the gardens too, which are known for their historic and modern sculptures and waterworks, or get lost in the maze and Victorian rock garden. The small villages located on the Estate of Chatsworth also have plenty to offer too - from Chatsworth Farm Shop in Pilsley, the beautiful Edensor Tea Cottage in Edensor, or the infamous Devonshire Arms in Beeley. Haddon Hall has over 900 years of history. The hall is brimming with history, with a remarkable tapestry collection, an early English furniture collection, the Elizabethan walled gardens and much more to explore, Haddon Hall will take you back in time and is a wonderful place for a family day out. For a fun family day out, Matlock Farm Park is within driving distance and offers lots of family fun. The farm park offers the chance to feed and pet some of their animals, whilst also offering the chance to see a huge range of native and non-native animals, or you can enjoy a coffee and cake in the cafe, whilst the children make the most of the UK's largest jumping pillow and the indoor rainforest play area! For the thrill seekers amongst you, head over to Gulliver's Kingdom Resort, where you can enjoy all of the rides on offer, whilst also taking in the beautiful views of...