The Old School Room
ID: S819614
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets 3
Guests say
The Old School Room is a well-received cottage praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and modern facilities. Guests appreciate the property's thoughtful touches and ideal location for exploring local attractions. While some minor issues are mentioned, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with guests enjoying their stays and the property's character.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-maintained, with several reviews highlighting its cleanliness. The property appears to be kept to a high standard.
The location is frequently praised for being quiet and central to favourite places, with good walks and proximity to attractions like Chatsworth and Abraham Heights.
The cottage is generally regarded as comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed mentioned. However, some guests noted issues with the bath temperature and noise from an air conditioner.
Facilities are well-regarded, with mentions of a well-equipped kitchen and efficient heating. However, there are comments about poor TV reception and noise from machinery, suggesting some room for improvement in maintenance.
While the reviews reflect positive experiences and personal touches by the owner, there are no specific mentions of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to assess the thoughtfulness based on the provision of gifts, and the score is set to null.
About this property
Discover a wealth of activities and places to visit within easy reach of this wonderful property. Visit Matlock Bath (3.5 miles), celebrated for its scenic river and idyllic surroundings. The Heights of Abraham, reached by cable car, unveil breathtaking panoramic vistas, while cavern tours offer a captivating underground adventure. Just 2 miles away is Matlock, which offers quaint shops, inviting cafes, and Hall Leys Park, perfect for leisurely strolls. History enthusiasts can delve into the industrial revolution at Sir Richard Arkwright's Cromford Mill (4.5 miles) or explore unesco World Heritage Site, Derwent Valley Mills, and witness the captivating Matlock Illuminations during the autumn season. Matlock serves as a gateway to the splendid Peak District, inviting activities like hiking, cycling, and exploring the region's natural beauty. Don't overlook the opportunity to ride heritage steam trains at Peak Rail (2 miles) or visit Bakewell (6.5miles), renowned for its delectable Bakewell pudding.
The Old School Room is one of the original classrooms of the former Darley Dale school, before the more modern school was opened nearby. Beautiful features including original glazed bricks around a feature fireplace, tall windows, the original school book cupboard, as well as a nostalgic old school desk remain as a reminder of this property's past. These authentic elements seamlessly meld with modern features, creating an ambience of comfort and charm.
Living Room/Kitchen: a spacious living room with sofa (a sofabed if required for additional or alternative sleeping accommodation), easy chair, Freeview TV, WiFi, workstation, dining table and four chairs; the kitchen, strategically designed overlooking the living room, is well-fitted and equipped, with electric oven and gas hob, fridge freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer.
The stairs lead up direct from the living room into the mezzanine bedroom above.
Bedroom: with double bed, dressing table, wardrobe and drawer space.
Bathroom: with shower over the bath, WC and basin.
Outside: bistro-style seating at the front beneath a sheltering roof creates a protected sitting out space for morning coffee or an evening drink; a second bistro set can be found to the rear of the property.
Parking: the property has two dedicated parking spaces in the shared parking area to the front.
Accommodation
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Crich Tramway Village
- Dovedale
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Kedleston Hall
- Bolsover Castle
Reviews (13)
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Ms Sturgeon
A lovely, clean and comfortable cottage. We stayed for 4 weeks over Christmas and New Year as we have family living in the area. It was a terrific base for all that is to be seen in the local area. The cottage is very well kitted out - even though we weren't doing a lot of cooking, the kitchen has everything you might need. Thoroughly recommend this as a base for a visit to the Peak District
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Mrs Rennie
A comfortable cottage in a good location. Clean, spacious and warm. Well equipped. An ideal base to explore the local countryside from.
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Mrs Robson
Lovely cottage with everything you could need. parking for 2 vehicles. Close by to see all the local attractions including Matlock and chatsworth House.