Description Lyme at your Feet: Disley

This home is a distinctly period house with character – a wood-burning fire in the living room, an AGA kitchen framing views towards the Peak District, and a games room for when the weather turns. Outside, the walled garden gives you a sunny patio for slow afternoons, while the rear terrace has a hot tub overlooking rolling hills. Two barbecues and generous outdoor seating make alfresco dining easy, but Disley village is within easy walking distance for indulgent pub meals. Lyme Park's woodland and historic mansion sits just two miles away, while the nearest train station can whisk you to the centre of Manchester in under an hour.

Home truths:
* If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair. Request them ahead of arrival to make sure everything is ready when you get there.
* The village is an easy walk from the front door – under a quarter of a mile – so you can leave the car behind for everyday errands, a pub dinner, or picking up groceries. If you are arriving by car, there are three parking spaces on the premises.