Tissington, in Derbyshire, is a very well managed estate village which has an ideal blend of duck pond, trees, cottages, church, tearooms and Tissington Hall, built in 1609, but probably including parts of an earlier Hall.

The history of Tissington can be traced back as far as 1086, when it is mentioned as Tizinctun in the Domesday Book as part of the possessions of Henry de Ferrers. There is evidence of even earlier occupation of the area supported by the results of excavations in the neighbourhood which have disclosed Bronze Age human remains, Anglo Saxon burials and earlier Celtic remains. Later, in 1259, the Tissington estate passed to the Meynell family. Later still, around 1465, the estate became the seat of the FitzHerbert family when Nicholas FitzHerbert married the Tissington heiress. During this time, a fascinating collection of historical records have been built up about the area and the family.

Tissington is now most famous for two things: the 13 mile Tissington Trail which runs through the village and the annual Well Dressing Festival which takes place at Ascensiontide. Although largely unaltered, the village does now offer a car park, a small shop, a candle making shop, a butcher’s shop and the award winning tearooms which offer excellent lunches as well as morning coffee and afternoon tea.

Close to the centre of this unique village is Nurse’s Cottage, a charming, stone built little cottage for two. This has to be the perfect base for anyone wishing to explore the Peak District, Ashbourne and all that Derbyshire has to offer.

Nurse's cottage has its own paved terrace which faces down one of the narrow village streets and benefits from the sun for most of the day. The front door opens into the living room with gas burning, log effect stove, two seater sofa, TV/DVD player, folding table and chairs for dining. There is a modern fitted well-equipped kitchen with microwave, electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer and washer/dryer. Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC and WB. On the first floor, there is a pretty galleried double bedroom with built-in cupboard, and dressing table.
Outside, there is a south facing paved terrace to front and side of cottage, table and seating. Parking space beside terrace wall for unloading, thereafter in driveway of neighbouring house. Pets are allowed - one small/medium dog welcome only.