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Lucky Cottage, Matlock, Derbyshire

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LUCKY COTTAGE
146 The Hill, Cromford
Matlock,
Derbyshire
DE4 3QU
Phone: 07912 111 004
Cottage owner: Fiona Lisa Grant
Email: click here
Open - All year.

LUCKY COTTAGE is a wonderful 17th c Grade II listed stone cottage, located in the HEART of the PEAK DISTRICT, close to many attractions inc CHATSWORTH HOUSE, and surrounded by abundance of activities including walking, canoeing, rock climbing, fishing, and sky gliding to name a few. Beautifully decorated. Many original features inc LOG FIRE. An ideal holiday for RELAXING or ACTIVE break.

Lucky cottage is in an ideal location for discovering some of England's most beautiful countryside. Situated in a World Heritage Site and conservation area, Cromford and Lucky Cottage, are steeped in history'. The cottage is close to many major attractions including Chatsworth House, The Heights of Abraham, and Alton Towers, and has easy access to all amenities including the local market for bargain hunting, and restaurants for eating out. The cottage has many original features.
Why not dine 'Alfresco' on those warm sunny evenings, or snuggle in front of the large open fire on those chillier evenings.


DESCRIPTION OF THE COTTAGE

A modern fully equipped kitchen/dining room leads through to the elegantly decorated sitting room.
The first floor’s double bedroom is beautifully decorated in a colour that replicates the original lime wash colour found whilst restoring the cottage. The room includes the original stone window seat, and a period bed.
There is a second single room that has an original beam and overlooks the glorious surrounding countryside.
The beautifully refurbished bathroom also boasts plenty of character, and again has an original beam, exposed pine floor boards, and shares the same views as the single room. The bathroom includes a panelled bath having a shower fitted over.
The delightful Mater Bedroom on the second floor includes the original floorboards, window seat, and beamed ceiling. The master bedroom easily accommodates the king size bed.
The garden to the rear of the cottage includes garden furniture allowing you to sit and enjoy your surroundings. There is private parking adequately providing space for 4 cars.

WHAT WE OFFER

Personal welcome or satisfaction check 24hrs later.
A welcome pack Cleaning equipment
Iron & Board
Bed Linen & Towels
Gas & Electricity all included
Full central heating, constant hot water
Welcome fire
A wide selection of Tourist Information leaflets and ideas on where to eat locally

THE AREA

The Peak District National Park has some of the most stunning countryside in England. Covering 500 square miles across several counties it attracts visitors from all around the world. Derbyshire is famous for it's natural beauty ,from peaks and dales, to picturesque villages. Cromford situated deep in the Derwent Valley is a World Heritage site and conservation area. The village holds it's historical significance entirely to the River Derwent. Cromford is know as the 'birthplace' of the industrial revolution, for this is where Sir Richard Arkwright chose to build the world's first water-powered cotton mill.
The area really has something for everyone.
The active will be spoilt for choice; walking, sailing, rock climbing, mountain biking, potholing, gliding, ballooning..the list goes on. For families there are theme parks to visit, cable cars and trams to ride, and caves and caverns to explore. There are a wealth of historic houses Chatsworth (where the film ''Pride & Prejudice' starring Kieira Knightely was filmed), Hardwick and Haddon to name just three. However, if this sounds all too energetic for you, why not take simple stroll around our many pretty towns and villages.
We are surrounded by some of the prettiest villages in England, with fine pubs, shops and restaurants. The ancient market towns of Wirksworth, Buxton, and Bakewell are close, and all have regular markets, good shops, cafes, and antique centres. Matlock Bath is 5 minutes drive where you can visit ;

ATTRACTIONS

THE HEIGHTS OF ABRAHAM - Spectacular cable car ride high above the Derwent Valley, plus guided tours underground into a warren of passage ways that lead to the famous show cavern.

GULLIVER'S KINGDOM - a family theme park nestled in the stunning hillside of Matlock Bath, providing the best possible day out. A world of wonder and fantasy. Admission price allows access to over 35 rides and attractions.

CHATSWORTH HOUSE - Perhaps the most magnificent and certainly the best know stately home in England. Visit the house, garden, farmyard, playground and farm shop, or discover spectacular scenery with in the 100 miles of free walks.

HADDON HALL - A fortified medieval manor house dating from the 12th Century, and probably the finest example in existence.

CASTLETON CAVES - Visit the largest natural cave entrance in the British Isles and adventure deep into the spectacular ,ancient underground wonderland. See the Blue John Stone in the only place in the world, where it naturally occurs and enter the inner world of the underground cave system by boat and absorb the atmosphere as a watery silence echoes all around you.

RED HOUSE STABLES - This working carriage museum has one of the finest collections of original horse drawn vehicles and equipment in Britain, including one of the very few Hansom Cabs, a Stage Coach, a Royal Mail Coach & numerous other private and commercial vehicles. You can look behind the scenes, meet the horses or even book a ride around the grounds of Chatsworth House.

CARSINGTON WATER - Visit the mecca for water sports enthusiasts, and where yachtswomen Ellen Mc Arther learned to sail. Sailing, canoeing, sail-boarding, fly fishing, water-slides for kids, plus cycle hire, wild life centre.

Price information:
Week £328 - £506 Short Break - from £198

Pets welcome

No smoking.