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Cottage |2 bedrooms |Sleeps 4

Cromford in Matlock

From £220 per week

3 nights minimum stay

Changeover flexible

4 out of 5

2 reviews | Write a review

Key info  Car not necessary, private garden, no pets allowed

About the home

Brook Cottage was built in 1720, originally to house lead workers, then in the late 1700's, local cotton mill workers. Grade II listed, it is built from the local gritstone and retains many attractive period features including stone mullioned windows, large gritstone fireplaces, exposed beams and floorboards and a red and yellow quarry-tiled Arkwright floor in the living room.

Situated on the edge of the village, the cottage lies adjacent to Bonsall Brook and is just up the road from the village millpond and the famous 'Scarthin Bookshop'. Whilst all the amenities of the village are within a few minutes' walk of the cottage, guests can also enjoy many beautiful and varied walks in and around Cromford, with the canal, the High Peak Trail, moorland and woodland walks all being accessible from the doorstep.

Set over three floors, Brook Cottage provides a cosy and comfortable 'home from home' for up to four people and is suitable both for couples and families (NB may not be suitable for very young children or the elderly or infirm owing to the steep nature of the garden and stairs, please see below for further details). The cottage has been carefully restored with effort made to preserve many of its original features, whilst also offering an excellent standard of accommodation with good quality furniture and comfortable beds.

The accommodation briefly comprises: Living room with woodburning stove. Kitchen/dining room. Ground floor cloakroom with two piece suite. Boot room. Two good-sized and attractively furnished bedrooms (one double, one twin). Bathroom with three piece suite. Gas central heating throughout with hot water on demand. Prices are inclusive of all linen and towels, gas and electricity.

The garden is very steeply terraced with limestone steps leading up first to a small patio area (table and chairs provided), then up again to a small lawned area (washing line provided). For those with a head for heights there is access via a ladder to the top level of the garden which opens onto a lovely woodland walk leading to the lively neighbouring spa town of Matlock Bath. The upper terraces of the garden offer views of dramatic scenery across the valley to the High Peak Trail (great for walking, traffic-free cycling and horseriding) and the foreboding rocky outcrop known as 'Black Rocks'.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Bedrooms: 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Double Bedroom. A door from the living room opens onto a steep staircase (the staircase is enclosed and carpeted and a handrail is provided) which leads up to a half-landing and the large first floor twin bedroom (two mahogany single beds). The staircase continues up to the double bedroom on the second floor (wrought iron double bed and waxed pine furniture). Exposed floorboards and open fireplaces are in both rooms.
Bathrooms: 1 Bathroom, 1 Separate WC. The second floor bathroom has a white three piece suite and there is an electric power shower over the bath. Exposed wooden floorboards. The ground floor cloakroom has a white two piece suite and limestone slabbed flooring.
Kitchen: Cooker, Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine, Iron. There is a range of lime waxed, handbuilt units. A fully equipped kitchen with ample crockery, cutlery and glasses together with a range of modern utensils. Electric kettle and toaster also provided.
General: Real Fire, Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. A flagstone-floored understairs storage room adjoining the cloakroom provides a useful area for boots and coats. A hairdryer is provided. Vehicles can be parked on the road opposite the cottage.
Dining: Seating for 4. There is a dining area in the kitchen with a waxed pine table, comfortably seating 4 on farmhouse style pine chairs and oak stools.
Entertainment: Terrestrial TV, DVD player, Radio, CD System, Board Games. A visitor file is provided giving detailed information on tourist attractions and walks in the immediate and surrounding area. A DVD player is available along with a range of DVDs. There is also a CD player for your use.

Further details outdoors:
Outside: Terrace, Garden, Garden Furniture. Steeply terraced garden with drystone walls. Stone patio with garden furniture. Lawned area with far reaching views across the valley to the High Peak Trail and 'Black Rocks'. The garden backs onto woodland with a footpath leading to Matlock Bath.

Please be aware that the garden is steeply terraced. Please bear this in mind if there are very young children or elderly people in the party as, whilst many guests love it and see it as an interesting and quirky feature of the property, some may deem it to be unsuitable for toddlers or guests of more advanced years to use safely.

Please note that parking is on the road, often immediately opposite the cottage, depending on spaces.

Further details

A detailed map showing the address and location of the cottage is sent upon receipt of the full balance.

Bookings are normally Saturday to Saturday but we aim to offer flexible changeover days where possible. Short or longer breaks are welcomed. Please call or email for availability and prices.

Guests may arrive from 3pm at the start of the holiday and are asked to depart by 10am on the last day. A 25% deposit is required to secure a booking. The balance is to be paid six weeks prior to the start of the holiday.

Where a booking is made with less than six weeks to the start of the holiday, the total holiday price is payable in full at the point of booking.

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The cosy welcoming living room with woodburner

 

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Grade II Listed Brook Cottage, built in 1720

 

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The second floor double bedroom with period furniture

 

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The large twin bedroom with open fireplace and period features

The Heart of England / Peak District / Peak District/Derbyshire region

Located in the heart of the Derbyshire Dales and on the southern edge of the Peak District National Park, Cromford is ideally situated to explore the beautiful surrounding countryside as well as a host of interesting and varied tourist attractions. It is a walker's paradise, with many spectacular hill and dale walks to choose from within a short drive of the cottage, amongst them Dove Dale and Lathkill Dale. For those willing to travel slightly further afield there are further walking opportunities in the 'Dark Peak' area slightly to the north but still well within reach.

Cyclists too will be spoiled for choice with several traffic-free cycle routes to choose from - the High Peak Trail starts in Cromford, whilst the Tissington and Monsal Trails, the Manifold Track and Carsington Water (offering a circular route) are all close by. Cycle hire is available nearby, both at Middleton Top (2 miles away) and Carsington Water (5 miles away). Carsington Water also offers a wide variety of water sports.

For those seeking more gentle pastimes, there are a number of fine historic houses within an easy drive - Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Tissington Hall. There are also many picturesque villages to discover, where you can enjoy a cream tea or a pint in the local pub. The market towns of Bakewell (home of the 'Bakewell Pudding') and Buxton are also well worth a visit, whilst for the younger visitors Alton Towers and the fascinating caves at Castleon and Buxton make for an exciting day out.

All of these attractions are under an hour's drive away, which is what makes Cromford so unique as a holiday destination as there is so much on offer for holidaymakers.

The Matlock / Cromford area

Cromford is the perfect base for a holiday at any time of the year, whatever your interests. Nestled in the beautiful densely-wooded Derwent Valley, the village occupies a stunning position. With a river, a canal and a brook all running through it and surrounded by attractive wooded hills and rocky limestone outcrops, Cromford offers many scenic walks. Add to this its good range of local amenities, including a traditional and well-stocked general store, newsagent, butcher, chemist, post office, antique/hardware store, a number of interesting gift shops, pubs serving food, tearooms, two restaurants, two fish and chip shops and the wonderful Scarthin bookshop and you have every reason to hang up your car keys for the duration of your stay!

The village - a World Heritage Site - also has much to offer visitors in terms of historic interest. Sir Richard Arkwright built the World's first water powered cotton mill here which now houses an interesting museum, a range of craft shops and a tea-room/restaurant. Many of the village houses date from Arkwright's time and the former millpond, with its working water-wheel, is a focal point in the village. There are guided walks available for those interested in finding out more about the industrial heritage of the village.

The neighbouring Victorian spa town of Matlock Bath (a mile away) offers a number of tourist attractions, most notably the Heights of Abraham, with its cable car ride and hilltop caverns, and Gulliver's Kingdom - a popular children's theme park. The attractive small town of Wirksworth, with its history in lead mining, lies just to the south of Cromford and is well worth a visit too, especially during its popular Arts Festival in September. Also close by is Crich Tramway Museum, which is a great family day out.

How to get there

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Cromford is easily accessible by car both from the north and the south. It lies just off the A6 and is a 20 minute drive from the M1 motorway (Jn 28). Cromford has its own railway station (limited services with connections to Derby) and the cottage is situated on the edge of the village within an easy walk of all the amenities.

Activities near Matlock

Reviews

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09 Nov 2011

“Really lovely cottage in a beautiful location” This is a cosy welcoming cottage in the pretty town of Cromford. The cottage had everything we needed for a weekend getaway. Good local amenities and a good location to explore from. We would definitely stay here again. NB: Stairs in cottage are quite steep as are the steps in the tiered back garden. This wasn't a problem for us but for those who find stairs a challenge, be warned!

17 Oct 2011

“Lovely cottage, full of character in a pretty village setting” We enjoyed our stay in Brook Cottage. We visited in October so couldn't take advantage of the garden (very steep and slippery with the rain), however, it did look very pretty from the upstairs window. The beds were very comfortable and bedrooms lovely. We enjoyed staying somewhere so with so much character, although the stairs do need to be approached with caution as they are very steep. There is a lovely walk to the famous Scarthin Bookshops, where there is three floors of books, old and new, plus a tasty cafe, all laid out higgledy piggledy with lots of interest, chairs to sit and read. The road outside the cottage is quite fast and the parking is over the road, just a note of caution. I recommend the cottage highly.

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"Everything a cottage should be. Very well equipped. Cosy - loved the log fire. Will recommend to friends if they want a Peak District base. Great! - Visitors from Peterborough

"Brook Cottage is a warm and welcome place, we have thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. The area is beautiful and we hope to return." - Visitors from Lincolnshire

"A beautifully renovated cottage. Really enjoyed our short break here." - Visitors from Sheffield

"A warm and comfortable cottage in which we all enjoyed our stay. Loved the back garden and the woodland walk was great fun." - Visitors from Wrexham

"A very clean, comfortable cottage...loved the log fire. Lots to do and see and ran out of time before we had time to visit everywhere! We will definitely return! - Visitors from Hull

"We had a lovely time. The cottage is beautiful and the beds are very comfortable! We will definitely come back." - Visitors from Birmingham

Rental prices

Prices for group size 4
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
Late Winter	26 Jan 11	19 Feb 11	220£ 220	0-	0-	3 Nights
Spring Half Term	19 Feb 11	26 Feb 11	250£ 250	0-	0-	3 Nights
Spring	26 Feb 11	9 Apr 11	250£ 250	0-	0-	3 Nights
Easter	9 Apr 11	16 Apr 11	275£ 275	0-	0-	1 Week
Easter	16 Apr 11	23 Apr 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Spring	23 Apr 11	28 May 11	325£ 325	0-	0-	3 Nights
May Half Term	28 May 11	4 Jun 11	375£ 375	0-	0-	1 Week
Early Summer	4 Jun 11	9 Jul 11	325£ 325	0-	0-	3 Nights
Summer	9 Jul 11	23 Jul 11	375£ 375	0-	0-	3 Nights
Summer Holiday	23 Jul 11	27 Aug 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	3 Nights
Late Summer	27 Aug 11	2 Sep 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	3 Nights
Early Autumn	8 Sep 11	24 Sep 11	295£ 295	0-	0-	3 Nights
Autumn	24 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	275£ 275	0-	0-	3 Nights
Autumn	1 Oct 11	22 Oct 11	255£ 255	0-	0-	3 Nights
October Half term	22 Oct 11	29 Oct 11	350£ 350	0-	0-	3 Nights
Late Autumn/Early Winter	29 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	275£ 275	0-	0-	3 Nights
Christmas & New Year	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	385£ 385	0-	0-	1 Week
Winter	7 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	225£ 225	0-	0-	3 Nights
Late Winter	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	255£ 255	0-	0-	3 Nights
Spring	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	275£ 275	0-	0-	3 Nights
Easter	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	335£ 335	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Spring	14 Apr 12	2 Jun 12	295£ 295	0-	0-	3 Nights
Early Summer	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	385£ 385	0-	0-	3 Nights
Summer	9 Jun 12	23 Jun 12	295£ 295	0-	0-	3 Nights
Summer	23 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	310£ 310	0-	0-	3 Nights
Summer	7 Jul 12	14 Jul 12	335£ 335	0-	0-	3 Nights
Summer	14 Jul 12	28 Jul 12	365£ 365	0-	0-	3 Nights
Summer Holiday	28 Jul 12	25 Aug 12	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Summer	25 Aug 12	1 Sep 12	365£ 365	0-	0-	3 Nights
Early Autumn	1 Sep 12	22 Sep 12	295£ 295	0-	0-	3 Nights
Autumn	22 Sep 12	29 Sep 12	275£ 275	0-	0-	3 Nights
Autumn	29 Sep 12	27 Oct 12	255£ 255	0-	0-	3 Nights
Half Term	27 Oct 12	3 Nov 12	350£ 350	0-	0-	1 Week
Late Autumn/Early Winter	3 Nov 12	22 Dec 12	225£ 225	0-	0-	3 Nights
Christmas & New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	395£ 395	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Enquiries for short breaks always welcome. All prices are inclusive of linen, towels and utilities.

Availability

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3 years listed You are contacting Karl And Catherine Couves Landline +44 01280 812055 Mobile +44 0775 1565125 Payment accepted Credit cards accepted PayPal accepted Languages spoken The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has received 2 reviews from previous guests.