Bear Cottage

About this property

Bear Cottage is a charming, terraced cottage settled into the bustling village of Cromford. With a nearby shop and pub, as well as easy access to the incredible scenery of the Peak District National Park, this property is ideal for a couple looking for a romantic getaway to Derbyshire. Park up and be welcomed into this pet-friendly abode, discovering a beautifully presented living/dining room, where an electric fire adds ambience as you recline with a good book. Here you can also enjoy a romantic meal for two as you reflect on the day's adventures. The kitchen continues the pleasant green and grey theme of the living space, and offers a good selection of amenities tucked away into contemporary furniture. To the rear of the property, discover a charming courtyard with furniture, ideal for evenings spent with a glass of fizz as the stars appear overhead. When sleep calls, freshen up in the sleek shower room, before retiring to the lovely king-size bedroom, with storage for all of your belongings. Cromford is a delightful village with plenty of cafes, pubs, and restaurants. The village offers access to a close by SSSI, as well as canal walks, and the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Centre. More close by villages include Wirksworth, a market village with pleasant eateries and independent stores, Matlock and Matlock Bath, where you can find Gulliver's Kingdom, the Heights of Abraham, and an aquarium. For an action-packed day out, head over to Carsington Water, where there are ample watersports facilities, or head out into the stunning scenery of the Peak District National Park, ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching. Places to visit in the Peak District include Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House, The Roaches, Dovedale, and more. There is simply so much to be explored with a romantic getaway to Bear Cottage.

Set in the beautiful wooded gorge of the River Derwent and surrounded by wooded hills and cliffs, the village of Cromford lies just one mile from the vibrant spa town of Matlock Bath and three miles from Matlock. Famous for its connections with Sir Richard Arkwright and the cotton trade, and often referred to as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. Today, Cromford offers a selection of quality pubs, shops and cafés, as well as Arkwright’s Cromford Mill and canal, a world heritage site. The area boasts an abundance of attractions such as Gulliver's Kingdom, the nearby Peak District Mining Museum and splendid Chatsworth House. Visitors can take a ride on the Heights of Abraham cable car and take in the views in style, whilst the more active are catered for with plentiful walking around the Derwent Valley and the White Peak, as well as rock climbing and also with cycling opportunities at Carsington Water and the High Peak, Monsal and Tissington Cycle Trails.

Accommodation

One king-size bedroom with Smart TV.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with electric fire

Electric central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster.

1 x Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books and games.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair.

Roadside parking.

Rear enclosed courtyard with patio, Astroturf, and furniture.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.8 miles