Title: Church Cottage nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage in Darley Bridge. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Church Cottage nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage in Darley Bridge. Cottage in Matlock with private hot tub and kitchen ![Outdoor dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91368200/91368136/ed959bee.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91368200/91368136/45af8ae3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Freezer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91368200/91368136/46ce42a9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91368200/91368136/a5d5cc90.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91370000/91368200/91368136/40e62915.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Darley Bridge’s tranquil charm awaits at Church Cottage, where you can unwind in the private hot tub or enjoy a BBQ on your patio with garden furniture. Explore the Peak District border and discover nearby Matlock, Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Matlock Bath from this peaceful base. 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Hot tub - Dryer - Washer - Parking available - Outdoor space - Kitchen ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Church Cottage nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage in Darley Bridge. Church Cottage nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage in Darley Bridge. A peaceful base for an active and cultural holiday on the Peak District border near Matlock, Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Matlock Bath.. 2 steps to entrance. All on the Ground Floor: Open plan living space. Living area: Smart TV, Bi-Fold Doors Leading To Patio Dining area: Smart TV Kitchen area: Electric Oven, 2-Ring Hob, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Coffee Machine, Washer Dryer Bedroom: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request), Smart TV Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Patio with garden furniture, sun trap courtyard and BBQ. Hot tub for 6 (private). Bike store. Electric vehicle charging point - 22kW (at cost). Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: No children allowed.. This small stone cottage, renovated in 2023, sits hidden from view behind St Mary’s church in the Derbyshire village of Darley Bridge, on the border of the Peak District National Park between Bakewell and Matlock Bath. Enter into an open plan room with kitchenette, sleeping area and en-suite shower room (bathrobes are provided). The large living room, with exposed stone and vaulted ceiling, has bi-folding doors opening onto your private patio with hot tub and barbecue. The gardens border Clough Wood with a variety of wildlife and birds. The owners have not fenced off the garden as they own part of the forest and like to let deer graze on the lawn. Behind the cottage, you have a breakfast courtyard for the morning sun, also an afternoon sun trap, with views of Oker Hill. There is a locking shed to store bikes. Darley Bridge has two traditional pubs both serving food. Darley bridge itself crosses the River Derwent and is a scheduled ancient monument on the Derwent Valley Heritage Way. You will have a wide range of walks and cultural visits close by, as well as the historic market towns of Matlock and Bakewell. The magnificent Chatsworth House and gardens and medieval Haddon Hall are both connected by bus and are 10-15 minutes away by car. National Trust properties of Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall are 40 minutes way. Bakewell is an attractive market town with a range of tourist facilities. It is the perfect place to pick up the Monsal Trail and walk to the Monsal Head Viaduct or you can hire a cycle at Hassop Station. Matlock Bath has many attractions, including an outdoor geo-thermal spring-fed swimming pool. Reach the Heights of Abraham by cable car. Matlock has a range of independent shops, bars and restaurants. Nearby Carsington Water has a visitors’ centre, restaurant and shops; walk or cycle round the reservoir, or hire sailing dinghies, windsurf boards, kayaks, paddle boards and rowing boats as well as mountain bikes. Local circular walks direct from your property include Chatsworth House and Gardens, Haddon Hall, Matlock walking along the River Derwent, Matlock Bath, Oker Hill, ancient Cambridge Wood (SSSI), Wensley Dale gorge, The Heights of Abraham, Youlgreave village, Stanton Moor and the ancient Nine Ladies stone circle as well as the Limestone Way. The Matlock to Bakewell bus stops at the end of the drive and will also drop you off at any of the following Peak District villages to enjoy a pleasant walk back home - Birchover, Elton, Stanton in Peak, Wensley and Winster, as well as Haddon Hall. Darley Dale Station, a mile away, is on a heritage line run by Peak Rail and can be used in the same way as the bus service to create walks back home. Enjoy a canal boat ride at nearby Cromford and visit Arkwright’s Mill as well as the historic plague village of Eyam or take an underground boat trip at Speedwell Cavern. Book a canoe trip down the River Derwent from Darley Bridge to Matlock Bath or have an historic tram ride at Crich Heritage Village. Free WiFi Electric vehicle charging at charging points only. No children or babies allowed. Owner lives next door to property. ## Property amenities ### Pool/Spa - Hot tub - Private hot tub ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Electric car charging station on site - Onsite parking includes off-street options ### Kitchen - Freezer ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Bathrobes - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Living room ### Outdoor areas - Furnished patio - Garden ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washer/dryer ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking. - Single level property - Smoking not allowed ### Things to do - Horseback riding nearby ### Safety features - No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - 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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 su-UK42923-UK42923 ## About the area Matlock is home to this cottage. Matlock Bath Cable Car Station and Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Peak District National Park and Matlock Parks Country Park. Derwent Gardens and Gulliver's Kingdom are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding. [Visit our Matlock travel guide](https://www.expedia.ca/Matlock.dx5639) [View more Cottages in Matlock](https://www.expedia.ca/Matlock-Cottages.d5639-aaCottages.Travel-Guide-Accommodation) ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.14991%2C-1.59990&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=Bw2pcf6eF_KAT3nsKk33_swDKJQ=) Darley Bridge, near Matlock ### What's nearby - Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 8 min drive - 6.3 km - The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 9 min drive - 7.0 km - Gulliver's Kingdom - 9 min drive - 7.0 km - Cromford Mill - 10 min drive - 7.3 km - Chatsworth House - 15 min drive - 12.7 km ### Getting around - Matlock Station - 14 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 68 min drive ### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬5 min drive - ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive - ‪The Miners Standard - ‬4 min drive - ‪Cantonese Cuisine Darley Dale - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Druid Inn - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Church Cottage nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage in Darley Bridge. pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Church Cottage nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage in Darley Bridge.? > Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Church Cottage nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage in Darley Bridge.? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Church Cottage nestles in the grounds of the Old Vicarage in Darley Bridge. located? > Situated in Matlock, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Whitworth Park and within 3 mi (5 km) of Rowsley South Station and Hall Leys Park. Crown Square and Druids Caves are also within 3 mi (5 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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