Torside Location & Natural History
Torside is tucked away in the stunning and 'other worldly' Peak Cavern Gorge. It is a popular film set location due to the immediately dramatic scenery. It is a peaceful corner of Castleton, within walking distance of all the village amenities.
Wildlife enthusiasts might see several species of bat flitting about, trout in Peakshole Water (AKA The Styx) and hear Tawny Owls calling in Spring. The nearby Peak Cavern is a Jackdaw roost, which can provide wonderful entertainment on a warm Summer's evening.
Torside is the nearest dwelling to Peak Cavern, which has the largest land based cave entrance in the British Isles and is also a SSSI. The cavern was home to one of Britain's last troglodyte communities until 1915. Peak Cavern is owned by the Duchy of Lancaster and several tours are conducted daily.
Vernacular cottage
Torside is a traditional Derbyshire limestone cottage set in its own garden. It is a vernacular building with rubble walls and wooden floors suspended over the bare earth. It is decorated to English Heritage standards and all external walls are lime plastered with pony hair binding it together!
Family friendly
- A spacious master double bedroom.
- Second bedroom with a 3/4 bed and a single country bed.
- Bathroom with over-bath shower.
- Fully equipped kitchen with double electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer etc.
- Cosy living room with imposing open fire (composed of fossiliferous limestone), two 2 seater leather sofas, Smart TV and DVD player.
- High chair and travel cot available on request.
- Selection of children's toys and books.
- Second bedroom with a 3/4 bed and a single country bed.
- Bathroom with over-bath shower.
- Fully equipped kitchen with double electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and dryer etc.
- Cosy living room with imposing open fire (composed of fossiliferous limestone), two 2 seater leather sofas, Smart TV and DVD player.
- High chair and travel cot available on request.
- Selection of children's toys and books.
Romantic retreat
- Complimentary unlimited wi-fi
- Radio and CD player
- Egyptian cotton towels and linen provided
- Gas fired central heating and power included
- Open fire and complimentary coal
- Large shed to store bikes
- Parking available next to cottage or in Resident's Car Park with a pass
- Sorry no pets and no smoking inside the house
Beautifully appointed
- Bathroom with over-bath shower.
- View from window of a limestone cliff that gives Torside it's name.
- View from window of a limestone cliff that gives Torside it's name.
