Matlock, Peak District
Situated on a courtyard of barn conversions, this escape provides a wonderful base for walkers, cyclists and rural enthusiasts wanting a get away from the daily hustle and bustle.
Archstones is a dog friendly holiday cottage.
Bring your walking boots and your mountain bikes, try your hand at windsurfing, canoeing and fishing, or, for those who like dry land, push your limits on an 8 mile mountain bike course all on offer at nearby Carsington Water. You will also find an award winning restaurant, a playground, shops, four bird hides, and miles of footpaths and bridleways to explore nearby. Make sure you visit pretty towns and villages such as Matlock Bath (5 miles), Ashbourne (7.5 miles), Bakewell (12.5 miles) and Buxton (21 miles), all of which boast an array of shops and restaurants, and head into the nearby market town of Wirksworth (2 miles) to enjoy the interesting architecture and local independent shops. Step into the hallway and wander through to the country cottage style kitchen/diner. At the heart is the traditional range cooker with original stone surround. There is also an electric cooker and hob, washing machine, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Come together around the nearby dining table and celebrate a special occasion or plan the day's activities ahead over a hearty breakfast. Across the hall is the lounge with the main feature being an inset circular fireplace housing a wood burner, perfect for lighting in the chilly months, alongside relaxing on the sofa with a good book or watching something on the TV. There is also a ground floor shower room with a shower and WC. Head up the stairs to the first floor where you will find a super king size bedroom a king size bedroom and a snug sitting room with corner sofa, TV and Xbox. There is also a family bathroom with shower over bath and WC. Taking the stairs up to the second floor reaches another double bedroom and twin bedroom. There is also a WC on this floor. Outside, an enclosed paved courtyard area lies to the front with seating, ideal for outdoor dining with a stone wall with box hedges and display borders stocked with cottage garden perennials.
4 bedrooms 1 super king size, 1 king size, 1 double and 1 twin note the property only allows 6 guests. 1 bathroom with shower over bath, 1 downstairs shower room and 1 room with WC. Electric cooker and hob, range cooker, washing machine, fridge and dishwasher. Welcome pack. Travel cot and high chair available. Wood burner (first basket of logs included in the winter months). TV in the lounge and TV and Xbox in the snug. Enclosed courtyard patio with seating to the front of the property. Parking for 2 cars use of the garage and space in front of the garage. Bike storage in the garage. Shop 3 miles and pub within walking distance. Ring doorbell on front door, active on motion detection.
Short breaks may still be available.
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