Cottages in Monyash

Monyash is a charming traditional village in the White Peak District of Derbyshire and a great base from which to explore the popular towns of Buxton, Bakewell and the Western Peak. Our collection of holiday cottages in Monyash are perfect for families and friends and can accommodate between four and eight guests. All traditional self-catering barn conversions are close to the centre of this Derbyshire village and offer smart, stylish and very comfortable accommodation with beautiful gardens. All retain traditional features with wood-burning stoves and exposed beams.   

Monyash is steeped in history and was once the thriving hub of lead mining in the area. Dating back to The Domesday Book of 1086, it gets its name from ‘Mane Eas’ which means ‘many waters' in Old English. A band of clay which remains from the Ice Age sits below Monyash and is responsible for the pools of water which collect in this area. A rare occurrence in a landscape of limestone.  

The villagers took advantage of the water by creating wells which provided them with fresh water. In fact, it’s understood that there were as many as twenty wells created and five ponds. Today, visitors to Monyash will see just one central village pond, ‘Fere Mere’,  which is a lovely feature and a nod to the history of this pretty Peak District village.  

Monyash has been a settlement since Neolithic times and visitors should head to Arbor Low to see the stone circle and henge which is pretty impressive and is thought to date back to 2000BC! In later years lead mining was developed in Monyash by the Romans who built a road which then put the parish on numerous trade routes.  

Things to do in Monyash 

Monyash has a great little local pub, The Bull’s Head is very popular with our guests. The pub serves great food and is adjacent to the children’s play park, a lovely spot to relax over lunch or dinner.  

If you’re planning a holiday in the Peak District walking boots are an absolute must! Monyash has the famous Limestone Way running through the village. This beautiful well-trodden path was created by the Rotary Club of Matlock 1986 to celebrate the area and stretches for 46 miles (74 km). It takes you right across the Peak District from Castleton to Rocester but don’t worry, you dont have to walk the full length of the way. There are a couple of shorter routes you can take which start at Monyash; head to Flag, which is just 1.6 miles across rolling countryside or plan a lunch break at Youlgreave and walk the five miles to this pretty historic village. Another popular walk is the four-mile circular path through beautiful landscape, the Monyash Walk goes from Monyash village through Lathkill Dale. 

The popular destinations of Buxton and Bakewell are just a short distance away and make an excellent spot for local day trips or to venture out for a special meal in an as yet undiscovered restaurant. If you would like to learn more about everything the Peak District and the surrounding area have to offer, be sure to take a moment to enjoy our Derbyshire Travel Guide.