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My house is a two-bedroom Edwardian terrace in the Staffordshire market town of Leek, which is on the southern edge of the Peak District among the rolling countryside of the Staffordshire Moorlands.
The Peak park boundary is three miles away, near the Roches, a huge rocky outcrop which extends for several miles and is a haven for rock climbers and walkers.
The Staffordshire and Cheshire parts of the Peak are less well known than the Derbyshire side but are full of amazing scenery, walks and cycle routes both strenuous and relaxing, plus plenty of charming country pubs. Lud's Church, The Cloud, Shutlingsloe and Three Shires Head are among the amazing places you can explore nearby in the Peak. Bakewell, Chatsworth and Alton Towers are all within easy reach.
Nearer to town are Rudyard Lake, a beauty spot with a miniature steam railway where Kipling's parents took their honeymoon, Tittesworth reservoir and the scenic Caldon Canal, which is ideal for a stroll if you don't fancy going up hill and down dale. Farther down the canal at Cheddleton is the Churnet Valley Railway, this time with full-size steam trains. Leek has two excellent golf courses.
Leek is a largely unspoilt town with some nice old buildings, pubs and restaurants (no McDonald's, KFC or Burger King!) and numerous antique shops, from the small to a huge converted mill.
Market day is Wednesday and there is also a flea market on Saturdays, with an occasional fine food market too.
There is a Morrison's, Netto, Aldi and a large Co-op in the town, plus two small Co-ops, one only three streets away. The Wine Shop, which has a huge array of whisky, is well worth a visit too. The town centre is less than ten minutes' walk, only a couple of minutes in the car.
Leek Arts Festival takes place every May, with some fairly illustrious names usually on the itinerary, playing music ranging from jazz to rock to blues to choral.
The towns of Buxton, Congleton and Macclesfield are only a short drive away, as is Stoke-on-Trent, which is of interest particularly if you are into pottery (Wedgwood Museum, Potteries Museum and numerous famous-name factory shops for high-quality, British-made crockery at reduced prices). Another place of interest within easy reach is Jodrell Bank.
There are two double beds in the house but I also have a camp bed that you would be welcome to use. I have Sky TV and wi-fi, a dishwasher, washer and tumble dryer. I have masses of books, videos and DVDs, should the weather keep you indoors or you just fancy putting your feet up. Parking is straightforward - free and usually right outside the house.