About this property
Tucked away in the idyllic village of Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, is this detached stone abode, Midway Cottage. Set up a hill with splendid countryside views, along with a well-equipped interior and ample off-road parking, Midway Cottage invites families for an excellent stay in Derbyshire. Inside, make use of the well-appointed kitchen where delicious dinners can be rustled up to be enjoyed at the dining table, whilst the handy utility room features a washing machine and tumble dryer to keep on top of your laundry needs. Spend your down time in the lounge, curling up by the woodburner and watching a film from the Smart TV, or escape to the snug with a good book and cup of tea. Off the snug lies a twin bedroom serviced by a bathroom with choice of roll-top bath and walk-in shower. Head upstairs and catch your rest in either the twin or king-size bedroom, with the latter benefitting from an en-suite shower. Head outside and enjoy a fresh morning from the garden space, complete with water feature and furniture set, plus there is secure storage for those looking to bring their bikes. Immersed by rolling hills, lush green fields and the meandering River Derwent, there’s plenty of opportunities for walking and keen anglers can cat their lines and try their luck in the abundant waters. Head to the village pub for a hearty meal and pint before stopping off at the convenience store for the essentials on the way home. The charming town of Matlock is a short drive away and boasts a wonderful mix of independent shops, restaurants and attractions; catch The Heights of Abraham, a cable car ride that takes you to breathtaking viewpoints, is a popular destination for panoramic vistas over the deep limestone gorge. Enjoy a family day out at Gulliver’s Kingdom, learn about local history at the Peak District Mining Museum and the Crich Stand Sherwood Foresters Regiment Memorial or enjoy a picnic and wander around the beautiful Hall Leys Park. Escape to Midway Cottage and explore this quintessentially beautiful part of Derbyshire.
The village of Whatstandwell sits beside the River Derwent, located close to its better known neighbours of Cromford, Matlock, Matlock Bath and the popular village of Crich. The area, located in the Peak District National Park, is full of history, with the National Tramway Museum a particular favourite amongst visitors to the area. Matlock, just a few miles away, offers a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as attractions such as Gulliver's Kingdom. Magnificent views of the gorge can be enjoyed from the cable car that takes visitors up to the Heights of Abraham - a great place for all the family with its show caves, nature trail, water gardens and owl maze. The nearby High Peak Cycle Trail provides a wonderful experience while further to the north the market town of Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Park, Haddon Hall and Carsington Water are not to be missed!
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin, 1 x twin.
Ground-floor bathroom with roll-top bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Snug
Electric central heating and underfloor heating downstairs.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, slow cooker, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer.
Smart TV, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available on request.
Off-road parking for 4 cars.
Garden with furniture.
Secure bike storage.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.4 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
Reviews (10)
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Andrew
Kitchen fully equipped with everything you could possibly need, fridge has a 3 freezer drawers. Beds and seating in lounge very comfy. Both settees in the lounge are electric recliners with handy built in charging points. Underfloor heating nice and cosy once we worked out how to use it , great log burner. Only thing we missed was that there are no wardrobes in any bedrooms but plenty of hooks on the back of downstairs doors to hang clothes. The ample draw storage does make up for the space if you don't mind folding clothes for storage . Had a slight issue that was nobody's fault that was responded to immediately by a call to Julie and sorted in 10 minutes, a clear sign of a good, caring, and responsive host. A car is a must to get out and about. A welcome pack with local information etc would be helpful as would instructions for the different heating controls. Thank you for a lovely stay.
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Tim
The log burner in the lounge was fabulous to have on in the evening and was more than capable of keeping us all warm. To be honest, if youâre not comfortable with having the log burner on, then the underfloor heating will keep you snug. Location was excellent with easy access to lots of interesting and beautiful places to visit. All three generations of our family were happy to stay there and the little treats left on our arrival were an added bonus, thank you!
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Judi
It was perfect for our family Christmas break. The cottage is warm and comfortable with everything you need. We appreciated the effort the owner had gone to in decorating the cottage for Christmas and the lovely surprise goodies she had left for us. Would definitely visit again.