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Dog friendly, cosy, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleeps 4

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17 The Lanes
Living area
Private kitchen
Bathroom with shower over bath
Dogs welcome

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Bolehill, Wirksworth Matlock, England
  • Gulliver's Kingdom
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Heights of Abraham
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Crich Tramway Village
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪63 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Dog friendly, cosy, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleeps 4

17 The Lanes, a sympathetically refurbished ex minders cottage, provides character with modern conveniences. The cottage itself offers a comfortable size lounge with log burner (initial basket of logs provided), free WiFi, Freeview TV with built in DVD player, Netflix and a selection of DVD’s, games and books. It has a well fitted kitchen and a pretty, peaceful and secure garden ideal for relaxing with a glass of wine or local beer. The cottage sleeps four with a king size bed in the master bedroom and a twin room. Dog friendly with fabulous walking and cycling from the door step. Maps and walking books are also provided. Operating as a holiday cottage since 2019 we have over 230 excellent reviews. 2 night stays are available by request.
Situated in Bolehill, a conservation area a short walk from Wirksworth centre and close to Matlock, it is superbly situated for exploring the delights of the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District.
Dogs are very welcome but we do ask that they are not allowed on the furniture or beds.
Parking is available at the cottage for two vehicles.
Please note that the cottage is built into a hillside so that the garden is accessed from the first floor across a small footbridge. The door into the garden is at the top of the stairs and there is a quite steep step out of the door and then 4 more steps to the garden. There are drops to retain two sides of the garden from the cottage but these are well fenced with fencing approximately 3'6" high. It is not suitable for wheel chair access.
Wirksworth is a small market town on the edge of the Peak District. There is fabulous walking and cycling from the doorstep. This is a perfect location for enjoying all sorts of outdoor activities or just to use as a base to explore the area. Matlock, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Haddon Hall and Chatsworth are all within very easy reach and Carsington Water is only a couple of miles away.
The high peak trail is on our doorstep along with glorious walking and cycling. There is also secure storage for bikes or other sports equipment in a garden store.
Wirksworth punches well above its small size in terms of its thriving community and many activities. The town’s welcome sign proclaims it the ‘gem of the peak’ and its not wrong.

Property manager

Sue Bradbury
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There are some steep steps to garden.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Maximum 2 dogs, £25 extra charge applied
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Electric cars cannot be charged via a plug. Local charging facilities are available. We do not allow vaping or the use of candles.

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 a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

Located in Matlock, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Chatsworth House and Cromford Mill are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Cromford Canal and Heights of Abraham. Travelling with kids? Consider Steeple Grange Light Railway, or check out an event or a game at Wild Park Derbyshire. Take some time off to enjoy the health/beauty spas in the area, or get some fresh air with adventures like horse riding, hiking and cycling nearby.
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Bolehill, Wirksworth Matlock, England

What's nearby

  • Cromford Mill - 4 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Cromford Canal - 4 min drive - 3.6 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Heights of Abraham - 7 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Crich Tramway Village - 10 min drive - 8.5 km

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 5 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishpond - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Fish Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Habib’s Cromford Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wheatcroft's Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog friendly, cosy, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleeps 4 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Dog friendly, cosy, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleeps 4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly, cosy, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleeps 4?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog friendly, cosy, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleeps 4 located?

This family-friendly Matlock cottage is located in a rural location, within 2 mi (3 km) of Steeple Grange Light Railway and Cromford Mill. Gulliver's Kingdom and Leawood Pumphouse are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous house in beautiful location
We had a fantastic stay in Sue's cottage, which is very well equipped. She had provided a lovely welcome back, which we enjoyed, and checking in and out was incredibly easy. It's a great place to stay to explore the area, and Sue has thoughtfully provided a selection of local walks, with print outs you can take with you, so we took advantage of that and had two beautiful walks around the area. We would highly recommend a stay here, and we're looking foward to returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home, scenic location
The house is lovely, very comfortable beds and Sue was a very friendly and helpful host. We stayed for the weekend whilst doing a charity hike nearby and loved exploring the area. Perfect base for our family of 4!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent accommodation
A lovely cottage in beautiful area highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fabulous weekend break!
Gorgeous property, spotlessly clean with everything you need to make it a home from home experience. We really appreciated the little touches like the care package left for us on arrival, so thoughtful! Thanks to Sue for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Really lovely clean cottage . The owner was really helpful and friendly . Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous holiday
Lovely place, lovely cottage, perfect location, clean, friendly neighbours loved it 👍👍👍👍
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage, with lots of lovely but hilly walks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peak District stay
We enjoyed our stay in the Peak District. The host was very prompt to reply with questions. The place had everything we needed and the bathroom was extremely nice. The kitchen was well stocked and our host left us milk in the frig and some delicious apple juice! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Fantastic cottage in a great location. Well equipped, warm and cosy. Spotlessly clean, owner incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shirley D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brief getaway
Short stay to join family staying at Carsington Water. The cottage was very cosy, clean well equipped and comfortable. Shower lovely and hot, beds very comfortable, welcome package delightful. Check-in and directions were perfect. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mandy C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Beautiful cottage It was very clean with exceptional attention to detail and had everything we needed and it was extremely comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing hospitality
Host went above and beyond for me to make a birthday surprise for friend and make our stay amazing. Lovely little cottage, just awkward to get to with big car but great location for many things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peak Autumn break
Well positioned small quaint cottage in the quite town of wirksworth with all the required amenities made for a very special four day stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing little hideaway
Amazing service with Sue, great communication before, during and after! House was so lovely, cute and cosy with all the amenities needed and what a fabulous welcome basket we had!! Fantastic little garden area too. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Truusje R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage
We've never felt so welcome with our two dogs. The cottage is very clean, cosy and comfortable. The environment around the house is great for walks. We've had a lovely stay and our dogs too!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Bijou cottage with brilliant equipment
Cottage in convenient situation for the southern Peak District but excellent driving skills needed to negotiate narrow lanes and park cars!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

John R., Milton Keynes

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Derbyshire getaway
The cottage couldn’t be faulted, ideal position for exploring a lot Derbyshire. The upstairs garden was a sun trap for having a drink and relax after your day out there was plenty of choice in the evening with Netflix DVD’s and normal telly and very comfortable beds to sleep in.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage! Great location!
17 The Lanes was just perfect for a holiday. Such an excellent location for walking from the cottage or travelling a short distance (30 mins max) to visit lovely places and different walks. It was very clean, has very comfortable beds and absolutely everything you could possibly wish for. The charming garden was a real haven to eat outside during the fine weather. We give it 5 stars and definitely hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a perfect spot
This is such a gorgeous little cottage, Sue provided very detailed instructions on how to find and use the parking spot etc. which made it so easy. The cottage is thoroughly clean and comfortable, with everything you need and a sweet little garden at the back. The location is perfect for lovely walks and easy for trips into both Matlock and Buxton. Thanks Sue, a very enjoyable stay and we hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy retreat!
Absolutely lovely, so idyllic and cosy. Sue was super helpful and we loved the welcome hamper too thank you so much. The dogs loved their biscuits and enjoyed the beautiful walks this area has to offer. Getting cosy after a long day walking with the fire and a film was just what we needed. Will definitely be returning :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray P., Wiltshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect
We really enjoyed our short stay at the cottage. I wished I could’ve stayed for longer! Beautifully presented, clean, warm and comfortable and in such a quiet position. Our host Sue, was brilliant, great communication and very welcoming. I would definitely recommend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Antoni S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful comfy and cozy cottage
Wonderful 3 day stay in a lovely superbly renovated cottage. Everything was provided and it was very comfortable and cozy. The rainfall shower was superb, the bed was comfy but the highlight was coming back after a days walking was the log fire. Perfect location for all the beauty the peak dustrict has to offer. It is a tad hilly around the village but nothing too hard. The host maintained great communication from start to finish and the personal touches were lovely. We would feinitely recommend the Lanes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
17 The Lanes Wirksworth
This was our second holiday at this cottage and we couldn’t ask for anything better It was exceptionally clean and very comfortable with everything we needed to make us feel at home. The garden is a real sun trap and relaxing to sit in after long walks with our dog. There are plenty of walks that start from the cottage and we enjoyed walking into Wirksworth up to the Star Disc and we also walked up to Black Rocks and along the High Peak Trail into Cromford Mill
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Kyah O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A little bit of peace and quiet
Really lovely break. Accomodation was clean and tidy. Lovely garden. Thanks to sue for going the extra mile and the welcome basket as gratefully received. Lots of walks surrounding the local area. Lots of hills so dontake that into consideration if your not overly fit. We (including the dog)were out of breath on a few occasions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage
Really enjoyed our stay at 17 The Lanes. Communication from the owners was spot on including full directions and instructions for how to access the property. There is ample parking for 2 cars opposite. Inside the cottage is small but perfectly formed, however the real gem is the little garden reached from the 1st floor. This is beautifully laid out and a real sun trap getting the sun from early morning right through to the evening. There are a number of walks directly from the cottage and it's worth having an explore of the area just to see the number of wonderful gardens in all the houses nearby. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

About the host

Hosted by Sue Bradbury

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The property is owned by myself Sue and my husband Richard. We really enjoy walking and exploring the Peak District with our three dogs and wanted a holiday cottage to share this area with others. On a day to day basis the cottage is managed by me and I am happy to help with any queries you may have. We want to give our guests a real home from home experience.
The cottage is well equipped with maps and there is an information booklet about the area and things to do and see, along with games and DVD's for any time spent by the fire. We have also put together walk routes for a number of our favourite 'walks from the door' for you to use.

Why they chose this property

We have been thoroughly charmed by Wirksworth, so much so that we now live here. It is a small market town but punches well above its weight in terms of activities throughout the year. It has a village feel but with plenty of pubs, cafes and small independent shops along with a regular market. It is positioned in the Derbyshire Dales on the edge of the Peak District National Park so the walking and cycling is heavenly and it is well placed for exploring both areas.

What makes this property unique

17 The Lanes is an ex miners cottage and is wonderfully characterful, there is not a straight wall or a recognised angle in the place. It is set on a hillside above Wirksworth in Bolehill, now a conservation area.

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