River Cottage
ID: S1361639
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 3
Guests say
River Cottage in Matlock is praised for its lovely location, ample space, and well-equipped kitchen. Guests appreciate the comfortable furnishings and dog-friendly garden, though some note the road noise and lack of WiFi. The local area offers wonderful walks, charming pubs, and is within easy reach of shops by car.
Guests have described the cottage as very clean and welcoming, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The cottage is well-located for walks and exploring the local area, with convenient parking and nearby pubs. However, some guests found the road noise and narrow footpaths to be minor drawbacks.
Most guests found the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, although one guest mentioned the beds were too hard for their preference.
The property is equipped with a good-sized kitchen and bathroom, but the absence of WiFi and potential for dogs to escape the garden suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
A traditional stone detached cottage right on the doorstep of the National Park. Amenities within walking distance..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, DVDs
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (Double On Bottom, Single Above) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. On-road parking, 75 yards. No smoking.. Excellent base for exploring Peak District. A traditional stone detached cottage, situated on a main road near the River Derwent, just ½ miles from the Peak National Park, it opens the door to miles of spectacular scenery and walks, whilst being just 3 miles from Matlock with the Heights of Abraham and Gulliver’s Kingdom. There are 2 friendly pubs in the village both serving food and the Peak Rail and Redhouse Horse and Carriage Museum are within ½ miles. Bakewell is 6 miles with Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall an easy drive. There are water sports at Carsington Water, pot holing at Castleton, Go Ape adventure course and Alton Towers within easy reach. Shops and restaurant 900 yards, pubs 75 yards.
The property is near a busy road.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Crich Tramway Village
- Dovedale
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Kedleston Hall
- Bolsover Castle
Reviews (7)
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MYRA FRY
we enjoyed our stay at river cottage . good for going to chatsworth house , hardwick hall, crassington lakes, matlock and matlock bath both interesting places. both pubs in darley dale very reccomendable. the shalimar indian restuarant at rowley also very good. all in all a good stay thankyou
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Lucinda Benton
Really enjoyed are stay, lots of walks not far from the cottage and trails. Shop 15 min walk. Although there was no wifi we did get phone reception. Would stay again! Bus routes also into bakewell and matlock not far away.
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Rosa
Lovely area and local pub