With its gabled front door access, off-road parking for one car on a gated driveway and just a five-minute walk from the heart of the popular and vibrant Georgian market town of Melbourne, 'Spring Vale Cottage' is the perfect base for someone wanting to stay for a couple of nights with work or for a couple's weekend getaway Lovingly renovated and extended in late 2023, Spring Vale Cottage is compact, yet spacious, light, warm and cosy, and a beautiful blend of new and old – all the mod cons you'd expect, plus exposed beams and vaulted ceilings. The cottage is divided into: An entrance hallway with a small workspace. Off the hall is a simply equipped kitchenette/utility area and a separate shower room. You then drop down two steps (with a handrail) into the combined bedroom and living space. There is underfloor heating throughout the cottage and free WIFI is available. In the bedroom/living space, there are two armchairs where you’ll get great views of Spring Vale House's rear pretty walled garden. Amenities also include a comfy king-size bed with bed linen, a wall-mounted large Samsung smart TV (with Netflix available), two chests of drawers, and a double wardrobe with hanging rails and good storage space. There are also some books, magazines and games to keep younger and older guests entertained. The living space opens out onto the garden via large bi-folding doors. There's an outdoor eating area in the Spring and Summer months for guests to enjoy al fresco dining. Facilities in the shower room include a walk-in rainfall and hand-held mixer shower, vanity cupboard and basin, WC and heated towel rail, towels, and shower mat. Facilities in the simple kitchenette include a kettle, toaster, combined microwave/grill, a two-ring hob, a SMEG fridge (with a small freezer compartment) ceramic sink and dish drainer. The room also holds the main house washing machine and tumble drier, which the host will not use when guests are in the cottage.

A Freelance Registered Dietitian for 28 years working with food brands, PR agencies and the media. Married to Charles and mum of three grown-up children - Hannah, Eleanor and Benjamin. Helen loves interior design, gardening, cooking on her aga and all things fitness and the outdoors.

Melbourne is an attractive Georgian market town renowned for Thomas Cook’s birthplace, and the home of Lord Melbourne, prime minister to Queen Victoria, who also gave his name to Melbourne in Australia. It was recently named one of the top places to live in Derbyshire. The market town is a vibrant and welcoming South Derbyshire location with a fantastic selection of pubs, cafes, restaurants and shops. There are lots of excellent country walks and cycling opportunities to explore South Derbyshire's beautiful sights close by, including at Staunton Harold reservoir and beyond, and lots to see and do in the surrounding area, including Melbourne Hall and Gardens, Melbourne Pool, Calke Abbey and the Creative Melbourne Gallery. It is also within 45 minutes of the Peak District. Off-road parking is available for one car on a gated driveway and Spring Vale Cottage is only a five-minute walk from the centre of Melbourne. It is convenient for commuting to Derby, Nottingham and Leicester with great transport links to the M1, M42 and A50. It's also a great stopover for people flying to and from East Midlands Airport, as it's only a 10-minute drive away. Plus, it's only 15 minutes to East Midlands Parkway train station.