Lumsdale

About this property

Lumsdale is an appealing ground-floor apartment resting in Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, enjoying a desirable position opposite the River Derwent and offering welcoming studio-style living for two. Step inside to find an inviting open-plan arrangement, where the double bed, kitchen, dining space, and sitting area blend together in a thoughtful layout designed to help you settle in straight away. You can ease into each morning with warmth as you prepare breakfast in the compact kitchen, equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, and fridge with icebox. Move to the dining area to enjoy relaxed mealtimes, or curl up on the sofa with a favourite film on the Smart TV after days of discovering the local scenery.

The bathroom continues the property’s well-presented feel, fitted with a bath, shower over with handheld attachment, heated towel rail, basin, and WC, an inviting space to refresh before or after your adventures. Outside, the communal garden provides a pleasant spot to enjoy the Derbyshire air, while ample roadside parking on a first-come, first-served basis makes exploring the local area wonderfully straightforward. Matlock Bath offers a wealth of riverside charm right from the doorstep, where local shops, traditional pubs, and scenic walking routes are all within easy reach. Nearby Matlock provides further amenities along with leafy parks and pretty valley trails, ideal for gentle days out together.

A short journey brings you to Cromford, steeped in industrial history and home to atmospheric mill buildings, waterside paths, and heritage attractions. Beyond this, the surrounding Derbyshire countryside opens up opportunities for romantic picnics, leisurely drives, and unhurried rambles through the Dales. With riverside scenery close at hand and plenty to explore, Lumsdale offers an appealing base for memorable escapes. Note: This property can be booked with refs. 1010504, 1010510, 1162891, 1163457, 1163458, 1163459, and 1163460, together sleeping up to 16 people.

Matlock Bath is located in the beautiful wooded gorge of the River Derwent, 1 mile from Matlock, surrounded by wooded hills and cliffs. It developed as a Spa town in the 1800s and is also famous for its connections with Sir Richard Arkwright and the cotton trade, often being referred to as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. Today Matlock Bath offers a selection of pubs and shops, Arkwright's Cromford Mill, a world heritage site, and Venetian Nights during September and October, which feature decorated and illuminated boats floating along the river. The village boasts a plethora of attractions such as Gulliver's Kingdom, the Peak District Mining Museum or you can enjoy a ride on the Heights of Abraham cable car where you can take in the views in style. The splendid Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Crich Tramway museum are close by, or take advantage of good walking around the Derwent Valley and White Peak and cycling at Carsington Water and the High Peak Cycle Trail.

Accommodation

Ground-floor apartment.

Studio-style living space with double, kitchen, dining area, and sitting area.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, handheld shower, heated towel rail, basin, and WC

Gas central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with icebox.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included In rent.

Bed linen and towels included In rent.

Ample roadside parking available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Communal garden.

One well-behaved pet welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop, pub, and river 0.1 miles, canal 1.2 miles.

Note: Communal washing machine, tumble dryer, iron, ironing board, and freezer available, shared between all seven apartments.

Note: Bike storage available