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Dog friendly, characterful, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleep4

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Exterior
Outdoor dining
Combined shower/tub, hair dryer, towels, soap
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

10 out of 10
Guests loved the amenities.
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Dog friendly, characterful, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleep4

17 The Lanes, a sympathetically refurbished ex minders cottage, provides character with modern conveniences. The cottage itself offers a comfortable size lounge with log burner (initial basket of logs provided), free WiFi, Freeview TV with built in DVD player, Netflix and a selection of DVD’s, games and books. It has a well fitted kitchen and a pretty, peaceful and secure garden ideal for relaxing with a glass of wine or local beer. The cottage sleeps four with a king size bed in the master bedroom and a twin room. Dog friendly with fabulous walking and cycling from the door step. Maps and walking books are also provided. Operating as a holiday cottage since 2019 we have over 180 excellent reviews.
Situated in Bolehill, a conservation area a short walk from Wirksworth centre and close to Matlock, it is superbly situated for exploring the delights of the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District.
Dogs are very welcome but we do ask that they are not allowed on the furniture or beds.
Parking is available at the cottage for two vehicles.
Please note that the cottage is built into a hillside so that the garden is accessed from the first floor across a small footbridge. The door into the garden is at the top of the stairs and there is a quite steep step out of the door and then 4 more steps to the garden. There are drops to retain two sides of the garden from the cottage but these are well fenced with fencing approximately 3'6" high. It is not suitable for wheel chair access.
Wirksworth is a small market town on the edge of the Peak District. There is fabulous walking and cycling from the doorstep. This is a perfect location for enjoying all sorts of outdoor activities or just to use as a base to explore the area. Matlock, Ashbourne, Bakewell, Haddon Hall and Chatsworth are all within very easy reach and Carsington Water is only a couple of miles away.
The high peak trail is on our doorstep along with glorious walking and cycling. There is also secure storage for bikes or other sports equipment in a garden store.
Wirksworth punches well above its small size in terms of its thriving community and many activities. The town’s welcome sign proclaims it the ‘gem of the peak’ and its not wrong.

Property manager

Sue Bradbury

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Netflix
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Streaming services
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Fenced yard
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a zoo

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Theme park nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Recycling

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Maximum 2 dogs, £25 extra charge applied

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: There are some steep steps to garden.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Characterful Cozy dog Friendly Wirksworth Matlock Sleeps 4

About the area

Map
Bolehill, Wirksworth Matlock, England

What's nearby

  • Cromford Mill - 4 min drive
  • The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 4 min drive
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 6 min drive
  • Heights of Abraham - 7 min drive
  • Crich Tramway Village - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 5 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 63 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishpond - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Arms - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Fish Restaurant - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Habib’s Cromford Fish Bar - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Wheatcroft's Cafe - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Dog friendly, characterful, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleep4 pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Dog friendly, characterful, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleep4?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Dog friendly, characterful, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleep4?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Dog friendly, characterful, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleep4 located?

This family-friendly Matlock cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cromford Mill, Gulliver's Kingdom and Leawood Pumphouse. Matlock Parks Country Park and The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath are also within 3 mi (5 km).

Dog friendly, characterful, Derbyshire Dales/Peak District National Park, sleep4 Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful home, scenic location
The house is lovely, very comfortable beds and Sue was a very friendly and helpful host. We stayed for the weekend whilst doing a charity hike nearby and loved exploring the area. Perfect base for our family of 4!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fabulous weekend break!
Gorgeous property, spotlessly clean with everything you need to make it a home from home experience. We really appreciated the little touches like the care package left for us on arrival, so thoughtful! Thanks to Sue for making us feel so welcome!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shirley D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brief getaway
Short stay to join family staying at Carsington Water. The cottage was very cosy, clean well equipped and comfortable. Shower lovely and hot, beds very comfortable, welcome package delightful. Check-in and directions were perfect. Wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ginger F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peak District stay
We enjoyed our stay in the Peak District. The host was very prompt to reply with questions. The place had everything we needed and the bathroom was extremely nice. The kitchen was well stocked and our host left us milk in the frig and some delicious apple juice! Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb - highly recommended
We stayed at The Lanes as we were attending a family wedding nearby at Haarlem Mill. It totally exceeded expectations. Firstly, and very importantly for me, it was absolutely spotlessly clean. I am extremely sensitive to dust and so typically staying anywhere away, my dust allergy will be set off. Absolutely no issue at The Lanes as everything was beautifully clean. The kitchen is extremely well equipped with really well chosen china and glasses. Thoughtful welcome basket items were really appreciated too. The beds are very comfortable with very nice linen, and plenty of towels. The bathroom is very nice, with a very good shower. All in all, we all enjoyed our stay immensely, and only wished we could stay for longer. I would highly recommend The Lanes to anyone visiting the area, and will definitely be re-booking ourselves for an adventure in the Peak District. Many thanks Sue for a super stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Antoni S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful comfy and cozy cottage
Wonderful 3 day stay in a lovely superbly renovated cottage. Everything was provided and it was very comfortable and cozy. The rainfall shower was superb, the bed was comfy but the highlight was coming back after a days walking was the log fire. Perfect location for all the beauty the peak dustrict has to offer. It is a tad hilly around the village but nothing too hard. The host maintained great communication from start to finish and the personal touches were lovely. We would feinitely recommend the Lanes.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy retreat!
Absolutely lovely, so idyllic and cosy. Sue was super helpful and we loved the welcome hamper too thank you so much. The dogs loved their biscuits and enjoyed the beautiful walks this area has to offer. Getting cosy after a long day walking with the fire and a film was just what we needed. Will definitely be returning :)
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Fantastic cottage in a great location. Well equipped, warm and cosy. Spotlessly clean, owner incredibly friendly and helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing little hideaway
Amazing service with Sue, great communication before, during and after! House was so lovely, cute and cosy with all the amenities needed and what a fabulous welcome basket we had!! Fantastic little garden area too. Would love to visit again!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Martyn G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peak Autumn break
Well positioned small quaint cottage in the quite town of wirksworth with all the required amenities made for a very special four day stay
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing hospitality
Host went above and beyond for me to make a birthday surprise for friend and make our stay amazing. Lovely little cottage, just awkward to get to with big car but great location for many things to do.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent accommodation
A lovely cottage in beautiful area highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jenny D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in a perfect spot
This is such a gorgeous little cottage, Sue provided very detailed instructions on how to find and use the parking spot etc. which made it so easy. The cottage is thoroughly clean and comfortable, with everything you need and a sweet little garden at the back. The location is perfect for lovely walks and easy for trips into both Matlock and Buxton. Thanks Sue, a very enjoyable stay and we hope to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
Really enjoyed our stay at 17 The Lanes. Communication from the owners was spot on including full directions and instructions for how to access the property. There is ample parking for 2 cars opposite. Inside the cottage is small but perfectly formed, however the real gem is the little garden reached from the 1st floor. This is beautifully laid out and a real sun trap getting the sun from early morning right through to the evening. There are a number of walks directly from the cottage and it's worth having an explore of the area just to see the number of wonderful gardens in all the houses nearby. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ray P., Wiltshire, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect
We really enjoyed our short stay at the cottage. I wished I could’ve stayed for longer! Beautifully presented, clean, warm and comfortable and in such a quiet position. Our host Sue, was brilliant, great communication and very welcoming. I would definitely recommend. Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Susan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Bijou cottage with brilliant equipment
Cottage in convenient situation for the southern Peak District but excellent driving skills needed to negotiate narrow lanes and park cars!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kyah O.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little bit of peace and quiet
Really lovely break. Accomodation was clean and tidy. Lovely garden. Thanks to sue for going the extra mile and the welcome basket as gratefully received. Lots of walks surrounding the local area. Lots of hills so dontake that into consideration if your not overly fit. We (including the dog)were out of breath on a few occasions.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Lovely cottage, with lots of lovely but hilly walks
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous holiday
Lovely place, lovely cottage, perfect location, clean, friendly neighbours loved it 👍👍👍👍
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gaynor C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage! Great location!
17 The Lanes was just perfect for a holiday. Such an excellent location for walking from the cottage or travelling a short distance (30 mins max) to visit lovely places and different walks. It was very clean, has very comfortable beds and absolutely everything you could possibly wish for. The charming garden was a real haven to eat outside during the fine weather. We give it 5 stars and definitely hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jane E.

Liked: Cleanliness
June 2022
All excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jenny M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous cottage
Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable beds, powerful shower and the welcome basket is a lovely touch. Great communication with the property owner throughout. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent cottage in a quiet location
The cottage was very clean and comfortable with all you could need. About a 15 minute walk to pubs and restaurants in Wirksworth. Nice and quiet with walks on the doorstep. Well situated for visiting local attractions. We would happily stay here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lucy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The location was lovely and quiet, the cottage was clean and had everything you could want for a break away from home. There were many lovely walks close by, we didn’t use the car at all. Checking in was so easy and the contact leading up to our stay was great. We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone looking for a peaceful time away.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Really lovely clean cottage . The owner was really helpful and friendly . Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021