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10/10 Excellent
Tom
5 July 2025
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A detached farmhouse with views down the Derwent Valley.
Cottage in Matlock with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Crich
- Place, Crich Tramway Village6 min walk
- Place, Gulliver's Kingdom9 min drive
- Place, Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station10 min drive
- Airport, East Midlands (EMA)40 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom
1 Double Bed
Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
A detached farmhouse with views down the Derwent Valley.
A detached farmhouse with views down the Derwent Valley. Well maintained and a great base for a family holiday.. Ground Floor:
Living room: Sofa Bed (Double)
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Large garden with patio area and picnic table. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This superbly restored 18th-century farmhouse has commanding views down to the wooded Derwent Valley and is just a few yards from the famed Tramway Museum and ‘Crich Stand’ viewpoint. This well maintained property will delight the discerning holidaymaker and the property makes a good base for a family holiday in this heritage-rich area. The two bedrooms are comfortable, with the main bedroom having a kingsize Hypnos bed. Matlock Bath is under 15 minutes away, there are fine walks from the door and Chatsworth, Dovedale and the limestone dales of the Peak Park are under 15 miles. Shops in the village and local pub 200 yards.
Free WiFi
Living room: Sofa Bed (Double)
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Cot and highchair. Large garden with patio area and picnic table. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. This superbly restored 18th-century farmhouse has commanding views down to the wooded Derwent Valley and is just a few yards from the famed Tramway Museum and ‘Crich Stand’ viewpoint. This well maintained property will delight the discerning holidaymaker and the property makes a good base for a family holiday in this heritage-rich area. The two bedrooms are comfortable, with the main bedroom having a kingsize Hypnos bed. Matlock Bath is under 15 minutes away, there are fine walks from the door and Chatsworth, Dovedale and the limestone dales of the Peak Park are under 15 miles. Shops in the village and local pub 200 yards.
Free WiFi
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
About the area
Matlock
Matlock is home to this cottage. Crich Tramway Village and Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cromford Canal and Alfreton Golf Club. Derwent Gardens and Gulliver's Kingdom are also worth visiting.
Crich
What's nearby
- Crich Tramway Village - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
- Cromford Canal - 6 min drive - 6.0 km
- Cromford Mill - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
- Gulliver's Kingdom - 9 min drive - 8.6 km
- Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 10 min drive - 9.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- The Family Tree - 2 min drive
- The Spanker Inn - 7 min drive
- Jeera - 11 min walk
- Pesto - 6 min drive
- Black Swan - 12 min walk
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
9.0/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Paul M.
24 Jan 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice property
Paul M.
Stayed 5 nights in Jan 2025
10/10 Excellent
Rich B.
28 Oct 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely property
Rich B.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Kevin
4 Sept 2025
This was our second stay at Holly Bank.
Kevin
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10/10 Excellent
Nicola
2 Nov 2020
A lovely, warm, well equipped and comfortable cottage.
Nicola
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10/10 Excellent
Doug
18 Sept 2019
Well presented and ideally situated to enjoy that particular lovely part of Derbyshire.
Doug
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8/10 Good
Lisa
14 Aug 2019
A lovely, well equipped cottage, fabulous garden which the children enjoyed.
Lisa
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10/10 Excellent
Peter
20 June 2019
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Peter
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10/10 Excellent
Joe
23 Mar 2019
A lovely, spacious and well equipped cottage close to the entrance of the Crich Tramway Museum (whic
Joe
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