This is a lovely, detached stone Arkwright cottage in the village of Cromford, home to the famous Arkwight Mills in the Peak District National Park. Situated next to the owners’ home, the cottage has a lovely spacious feeling, making it ideal for a family holiday. On the ground floor is a large sitting room with beautiful exposed brickwork, wooden beams and a flame-effect gas fire, giving it a cosy feel whilst opposite is a fully-equipped traditional kitchen with a dining table. Upstairs are two comfortable bedrooms, both with low windows and views over Cromford towards the hills beyond. Outside, there is a patio and a gravelled area with a small path leading to a stone outbuilding, along with a further patio, with a stream running alongside, which also takes in the village views. The cottage is situated just a ten minute walk from the High Peak Trail and associated cycle routes and the centre of Cromford is just a two minute walk away. This popular village has a fine selection of shops and pubs and just a couple of miles away, Matlock Bath has a huge selection of cafes and ice cream parlours, and is also the starting point for the cable car that takes you to the Heights of Abraham. The old mill town of Matlock has a superb range of craft shops, independent stores and bars, whilst the magnificent Chatsworth Estate is just ten miles away. This delightful cottage is in a great location for discovering fabulous Derbyshire towns and villages, as well as the magnificent walking trails in the Peak District National Park.

Set in the beautiful wooded gorge of the River Derwent and surrounded by wooded hills and cliffs, the village of Cromford lies just 1 mile from the vibrant spa town of Matlock Bath, 3 miles from Matlock. Famous for its connections with the cotton trade, Cromford is often referred to as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution, today the village offers a selection of pubs and shops, as well as Arkwright’s Cromford Mill, a world heritage site.

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