Henmore Cottage
A comfortable two-bedroom cottage for up to 4 guests near Carsington Water
Looking for a cottage sleeping 4 near Carsington Water?
Set within the Stainsborough Hall Estate in the Derbyshire countryside, Henmore Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests across two bedrooms, making it a good choice for couples, families or friends looking for a peaceful Derbyshire stay close to Carsington Water and the Peak District.
One bedroom has a kingsize bed, while the second has two fixed single beds. The beds in the twin room cannot be converted into a kingsize.
Henmore also has a separate kitchen, rather than an open-plan kitchenette, along with a comfortable living and dining space.
AT A GLANCE
- Sleeps: 4 guests, plus one infant in a travel cot
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bedroom 1: king-size bed
- Bedroom 2: two single beds
- Both bedrooms are upstairs
- Bathroom is downstairs
- Living space: Comfortable lounge and dining area
- Separate Kitchen: Fully equipped for self-catering stays
- Wi-Fi: Included
- Parking: Available on the estate
- Shared facilities: Tennis court and games room
- Dogs: Welcome, subject to the pet charge
- Hot Tub? : No, hot tub only available when cottage booked as part of the Cottage Collection.
- Location: Stainsborough Hall Estate, near Carsington Water
- Best suited to: Families, friends, and short breaks
About Henmore Cottage
Henmore Cottage is a comfortable two-bedroom cottage sleeping up to 4 guests, with space for one additional infant in a travel cot.
It works particularly well for families or friends who want two separate bedrooms, with one kingsize bedroom and one fixed twin room with two single beds.
The cottage has a comfortable living and dining area, a separate fully equipped kitchen, and a ground-floor bathroom with a bath and shower over.
Set within the Stainsborough Hall Estate, Henmore is close to Carsington Water, with direct access from our land onto the traffic-free trail around the reservoir.
Henmore can be booked individually, alongside one or more neighbouring cottages, or as part of the full Stainsborough Hall Cottage Collection, sleeping up to 23 guests.
Kitchen and Living Spaces
Henmore Cottage has a separate kitchen, giving the cottage a more traditional layout than some of the other Stainsborough cottages.
The kitchen is fully equipped for self-catering stays, whether you are preparing breakfast before heading out, cooking an evening meal or simply making drinks and snacks during the day.
The separate lounge and dining area provides a comfortable place to relax together after exploring Carsington Water, the Derbyshire countryside and the wider Peak District.
Bedrooms and Bathroom
enmore Cottage sleeps up to 4 guests across two bedrooms, with space for one additional infant in a travel cot.
Bedroom One
Kingsize bed
Bedroom Two
Two fixed single beds. These cannot be converted into a kingsize bed.
Bathroom
One bathroom on the ground floor with a bath and shower over.
The layout works particularly well for families or friends who want separate sleeping arrangements, while still having comfortable shared living space downstairs.
Everything You Need to Know
What’s Included
- Bed linen and towels
- Wi-Fi
- Well-equipped kitchenette
- Living and dining space
- Heating (radiators)
- Television
- Private terrace with fencing
- On-site parking
- Travel cot and highchair available on request
Shared Facilities at Stainsborough Hall
Guests staying at Henmore can also enjoy the wider Stainsborough Hall setting, including:
- Shared tennis court
- Shared games room
- Cottage gardens
- Countryside surroundings
- On-site parking
Henmore is one of five cottages at Stainsborough Hall. For larger groups, all five cottages can be booked together as the Stainsborough Hall Cottage Collection, sleeping up to 23 guests with exclusive use of the communal barn.
Good to Know
- Check-in from 3pm
- Two-night minimum stay
- Longer minimum stays may apply over Bank Holidays, Christmas and New Year
- Individual cottages are generally released for booking around 3–4 months before arrival
- No Saturday or Sunday arrivals or departures
- Quiet hours from midnight to 8am
- No outdoor music
- Dogs are welcome by prior arrangement
- Lead guest must be aged 25 or over
- Self-catering accommodation
- The hot tub is available when the full Cottage Collection is booked
Location
Henmore Cottage is set within the grounds of Stainsborough Hall, close to Carsington Water in the Derbyshire countryside.
Guests have direct access from our land onto the traffic-free trail around Carsington Water, making it especially convenient for walking, cycling and exploring the reservoir without needing to drive first.
It also provides an excellent base for visiting Wirksworth, Matlock and Matlock Bath, Ashbourne, Dovedale, Bakewell, Chatsworth and the wider Peak District.
Check Availability and Book Direct
The easiest way to check prices and availability for this self-catering country house is through our direct booking system.
Booking direct gives you:
- Live availability and up-to-date pricing
- The option to book securely online
- Direct communication with the team who manage Stainsborough Hall
- Clear information about what is included with your stay
- The best route for asking questions about layout, accessibility, hot tub arrangements or group setup
- No third-party booking platform complications
5% deposit payable at the time of booking, the remaining 95% balance payable 3 weeks before arrival.
For bookings made within 3 weeks of arrival, the full booking value is payable at the time of booking.
Need more space?
If you’re planning a stay for a larger group, you have a couple of options.
For groups of up to 23 guests, you can book the full Stainsborough Hall Cottage Collection, which includes all five cottages together with exclusive use of the communal barn, giving everyone their own cottage space while still providing somewhere to dine, relax and spend time together.
If you only need a little more space, you can also book one or two additional cottages alongside Lathkill and add use of the communal space for an additional charge.
Please note that the hot tub is only available when all five cottages are booked together as the Cottage Collection. This is to protect the privacy of guests staying in the other cottages.