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Mrs A.P. MacArthur
Hillcrest
Wirksworth Road
Whatstandwell
Matlock
Derbyshire
DE4 5HS
Tel: 01629888156
The Cottage Whatstandwell comfortably sleeps 4 people.
COTTAGE DETAILS
• In village just south of Matlock, The Cottage is on a south-facing hillside with splendid valley views over the River Derwent.
• A 17th century, stone-built cottage, it is detached, has two bedrooms, beamed ceilings and mullioned windows.
• The accommodation sleeps 4. The main room has a beamed ceiling and a woodblock floor with lounge seating and a dining table. A colour television, radio, DVD and video player is provided. There are also plentiful books and games (chess, scrabble, etc.)
• The separate kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster, crockery, cutlery, and cooking utensils. There is an oil-fired Aga, which is lit in winter or by arrangement.
• An iron, ironing board and vacuum cleaner are provided.
• The main bedroom has a double bed and views over the valley; a second bedroom sleeps two in adult-sized bunk beds.
• The upstairs bathroom has a toilet, hand basin, bath with shower and an electric razor point. A hair-dryer is also provided.
• A conservatory/porch has views over the Derwent Valley.
• The garden has an off-road parking space and is enclosed.
• Bed linen is provided, but guests are asked to bring their own bath towels.
• All heating and lighting is provided and The Cottage is very cosy in winter.
ATTRACTIONS
• With many local attractions and places to eat, The Cottage is an excellent base for a holiday.
• An excellent area for rambling, Crich Chase, Shining Cliff Wood, Cromford Canal and other walks may be enjoyed.
• The 50 mile ‘Derwent Heritage Way’ footpath is at the foot of the hill. The valley is a World Heritage Site.
• Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Kedleston Hall are just a few miles by car.
• The ancient, Roman lead-mining town of Wirksworth and the mining museum in Cromford are within easy reach.
• Visit Derbyshire’s unique well-dressing ceremonies.
• The National Tramway Museum in Crich is just one mile away.
• Visit the Ecclesbourne Valley Steam Railway, Peak Rail, and the Steeple Grange light railway.
• Children will enjoy ‘Gulliver’s Kingdom’ – the theme park in nearby Matlock Bath
• Alton Towers is an approximate 45 minutes drive away.
• For the energetic, rock-climbing, ballooning, hang-gliding and caving may be pursued.
• The local rivers and Carsington reservoir provide opportunity for the angler.
• Two golfcourses are within easy reach.
World Heritage Site. Derbyshire's Great Houses. Good Rambling
Smoking is not permitted
Dogs are welcome here
Price per week - Low Season: £220.00
Price per week - High Season: £330.00
Short breaks from: £100.00
For full week's holiday, £50 deposit with full amount payable 4 weeks in advance. Short breaks, by arrangement.
Cheque, Short breaks, cash/cheque on arrival
Because of terracing to the garden, The Cottage is NOT suitable for disabled or very small children.
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