 Crich
is a popular destination, situated above the Derwent Valley,
bordering the Peak District National Park. It is famous for
the award winning Tramway
Village and for being in the heart of “Peak Practice”
country (the property being only 100 metres from the set). The
war memorial, Crich Stand, overlooks the National Tramway Museum
and on a clear day you can see up to 8 different counties.
Set in a conservation area in the pretty, historical village
of Crich, this delightful cottage is ideally placed for walking
and touring the beautiful Derbyshire countryside.
Local Attractions
The cottage is a great base for a relaxing holiday or for
exploring the delights and historic charm of Derbyshire and
the Peak District. Matlock Bath with Gulliver’s Kingdom
and the Heights of Abraham Cable Cars, Matlock, Carsington
Water and the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site are
all within 20 minutes drive. The grandeur of Chatsworth House
and Gardens, Bakewell, Dovedale, Ashbourne and the city of
Derby are all within 40 minutes drive. There are some fine
walks from the door and the High Peak Trail and the Tissington
Trail, popular routes for walkers and cyclists alike, are
both close by.
Local Amenities
Everyday shopping is on the doorstep including two well stocked
grocery shops, “Cardale” fish and chip shop and
a superb butcher’s shop. Within 5 minutes walk, are four
public houses serving real ale and good bar meals and Crich
Tea Rooms serving breakfasts, light lunches and afternoon
teas. There are also many excellent restaurants close by serving
fine wines and outstanding food. If you enjoy pampering, the
local hairdressers and beauticians offer wonderful facials,
massages and manicures.
The cottage
Mansion cottage is a 19th century Derbyshire stone cottage
that has just been renovated, extended and totally refurbished
to produce a spacious, immaculately presented and homely property.
Tastefully furnished throughout, it has 3 lovely bedrooms,
sleeping 4 or 5 guests comfortably. Many of its original features
have been retained including an open stone fireplace with
glowing log burning stove, cast iron feature fireplace in
the master bedroom, tongue and groove latch doors and original
Belfast sink. A warm, welcoming and cosy retreat all year
round.
It is suitable for all ages, for families, friends and couples
alike and for those with accessibility problems. Those traveling
with young children are welcome to use the high chair, cot,
stair gate and a safety guard for the log burner at no additional
cost. The property is easy to negotiate and benefits from
having a bedroom and a bathroom on the ground floor, a low
step to the front door, wide access through the back door
and an even and flat patio area and path leading to it.
Accommodation
On the ground floor, the lounge area has a log burning stove
set in an open stone fireplace with media equipment. The dining
room seats 6 people, and the newly installed kitchen is well
equipped with the original Belfast sink and exceptional cooking
facilities. The kitchen features a ceramic hob, electric oven,
microwave, fridge with a 4* freezer compartment, kettle, toaster,
dishwasher and washing machine. The ground floor bathroom
has a shower over the bath, WC and wash hand basin. A single
bedroom on this floor is easily accessible for those who can’t
manage the stairs.
There are two bedrooms on the first floor. The master bedroom
enjoys views across the village. It has a double bed, a cast
iron feature fireplace and the en-suite shower room is tiled
floor to ceiling and has a shower cubicle with screen, WC,
wash hand basin and towel radiator. The second bedroom has
one single bed and a stow away that allows conversion into
a double bed or can be used as an additional bed.
Outside, there is a beautiful private cottage garden, with
a large patio area, garden furniture and a brick built barbeque,
all completely enclosed by a stone wall. The stone built garage
to the rear provides secure parking for one car or storage
for bikes and there is an additional private parking space
for one car at the front of the cottage.
Features
- Colour TV, DVD, radio/CD player
- Bed linen and towels are provided.
- Gas central heating
- Electricity/gas usage is included in the price
- One basket of logs for the stove is provided
- Cot, high chair, stair gate and fire guard are available
on request.
- The garden has patio table and chairs, a cast iron bench
and a brick built barbeque.
- The cottage is non smoking.
- Sorry, pets are not permitted
Bookings run from Friday to Friday unless a short break is
taken. A short break can be taken mid week, Monday to Thursday
(4 days) or over the weekend, Friday to Monday (3 days).
Telephone 01773 857883
Please quote Peak Cottages Direct
Visit the Owners web site for further information
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of the Cottage's location from MultiMap
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