Winner of the prestigious National Railway Heritage Award for Conservation 2009 and featured in the BBC's series of the "Great British Railway Journeys" by Michael Portillo as he follows George Bradshaw's Victorian Railway Guidebook.

Set in a conservation area just outside of the village of Cromford a Grade II listed building, built in 1860 this highly individual former railway Waiting Room has been turned into a delightful holiday cottage. Left derelict since the 1960's many of the lost architectural features, including the clock, roof finials as well as the magnificent chimney stacks have all been restored during the last 12 months (2008) into a luxuriously appointed holiday accommodation.

Ideally placed for walking, cycling and touring the beautiful Derbyshire countryside or for those interested in railway history or architecture. The local amenities are excellent with everyday shopping in the village; including, Arkwright's general store, the famous Robinson's Fish & Chip shop, three public houses, a newsagent, Post Office, Pharmacy, Off-Licence and much more.

Accommodation (1 bedroom, sleeps 2)

This beautiful solid stone building is immaculately presented and homely with under floor heating throughout. It has a double bedroom and a double sofa bed in the living room which can be made available for two additional guests (sleeping 4 in total) if necessary. All of the original internal features have been retained and restored, these include vaulted ceilings, cast iron diamond pattern windows, an open stone fireplace in the living room with a wood burning stove for cosy all year round comfort which creates a welcoming and cosy retreat all year round.

The main entrance door opens into a porch area, suitable for the storage of bicycles, walking boots, coats etc. A spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living room with vaulted ceiling. The kitchen which is brand new, contains a washing machine and drier, dishwasher, double oven, hob and extractor. There is also a convenient breakfast bar. The living room contains a spacious three seater sofa and two comfortable arm chairs as well as a hi-fi and TV with DVD player.

The bedroom which also has a vaulted ceiling contains a quality double bed, two bedside cabinets, a dressing table and wardrobe. A luxuriously appointed bathroom and contains a spacious wet room with a large heated towel rail.

Car Parking and Access

Cromford railway station contains a public car park where guests may park free of charge. If at any time the car park does become completely full, the owners have two dedicated parking spaces that can be made available.

Because of access, we would not recommend the cottage to anybody with mobility problems or young children. Customers should be assured that the railway service should not disturb them, as the trains on the other side of the line only consist of two carriages which are fairly quiet, only remain in the station for a couple of minutes and do not run during the night.

Features

• Grade II listed character cottage
• Many original feature
• Fully fitted kitchen
• Wet room
• Wood burning stove/under floor heating
• TV with DVD player
• Parking for two vehicles

Telephone 01629 580067
Please quote Peak Cottages Direct

Visit the Owners web site for further information
Map of the Cottage's location from MultiMap

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