Guests say
River Cottage in Matlock is a charming and well-equipped holiday home, praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and excellent access to scenic walks and local pubs. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly garden and comfortable atmosphere, with many highlighting the cottage’s suitability for families and pet owners. While the lack of WiFi and some road noise are noted, the overall experience is highly positive, with visitors enjoying the beautiful surroundings and convenient location for exploring the area.
Guests consistently mention that the cottage is very clean and well-presented, contributing to a welcoming and comfortable stay.
The property is excellently located for walks, local pubs, and exploring nearby attractions such as Chatsworth House and Matlock, making it ideal for those wishing to discover the area.
Most guests find the cottage comfortable, especially the beds and living spaces, though one guest found the bed too firm. The cottage is described as warm and cosy.
The cottage is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen and bathroom, and is dog-friendly with a secure garden for most pets. The main drawback is the absence of WiFi, which some guests found inconvenient.
There are no specific mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches in the reviews, so a score cannot be provided for 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
- Crich Tramway Village
- Dovedale
- 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