The Croft at Waterside Cottages

About this property

This beautiful lakefront property is perfect for long weekends away with your extended family and friends. The large holiday home sleeps up to 16 people in seven bedrooms and boasts breathtaking views of Carsington Water. With the Peak District National Park close by, visitors have the opportunity to sail, kayak, fish, walk, cycle, horse ride and visit favourite attractions that include Alton Towers, Chatsworth House, Bakewell, Buxton and Matlock Spa. The Croft at Waterside Cottages has lots of living space and is within walking distance of the very traditional Barley Mow pub in Kirk Ireton.

The Croft at Waterside Cottages can comfortably sleep up to 16 people in seven bedrooms, making it ideal for extended families and groups of friends who want somewhere within easy reach of the Peak District National Park. The lakefront property sits in an enviable position on the banks of Carsington Water, just outside the historic village of Kirk Ireton and within walking distance of the traditional Barley Mow pub which has been serving beer to locals and visitors since 1753. The location is perfect for easy access to beautiful walks, bike rides, watersports and touring some of the area's most popular attractions, making The Croft at Waterside Cottages a favourite choice for every season.

Kirk Ireton is a peaceful village thanks to its location away from the main tourist routes. Despite this, it is convenient for many of the area's best-loved beauty spots, footpaths and attractions. The cottage is at the end of a no-through lane that leads to Carsington Water, allowing guests to sail, windsurf, kayak and fly fish on the lake that they can see from their garden and windows. Stroll around the footpath that circumnavigates the lake, taking in 8 gorgeous miles of spectacular views that never fail to impress, no matter what the season.

Close by, the villages of Ashbourne and Wirksworth offer all the amenities necessary for a relaxed self-catering holiday in the Peak District including supermarkets, cafes and takeaways. There are further opportunities for shopping and eating in the nearby historic towns of Bakewell, Buxton and Matlock.

Attractions within an easy drive include Alton Towers, Gulliver's Kingdom, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, the Crich Tramway Village and the Heights of Abraham. However, the lake-front cottage offers such comfortable accommodation and spectacular views that guests may be delighted to leave the car and spend the week exploring the incredible landscape within walking and cycling distance of The Croft at Waterside Cottages.

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Accommodation Comprises:

The Croft at Waterside Cottages is a spacious property with accommodation over two levels.

Downstairs:

Central hallway welcomes guests and leads to the kitchen, living room and three of the seven bedrooms.

Enormous living room with plenty of comfortable seating for 16 people and a TV with a DVD player. Floor to ceiling windows let in lots of natural light to make it a lovely place to sit and relax at any time of the day.

Kitchen/diner with lots of room to store and prepare food, modern appliances including a range cooker and a dishwasher, and a solid wood table that can easily seat a full house for relaxed meals with family and friends. With the rustic stone walls and thick oak beam, it's a warm and welcoming room with loads of country charm.

Double bedroom with space for a travel cot.

Triple room with three single beds.

Family room with a double bed and a single bed.

Shower room with a walk-in shower, WC and a handbasin.

Upstairs:

Double bedroom with good storage and a Velux window.

Two further bedrooms have a double bed and storage (Please note that one has a small double).

Twin room with two single beds.

Family room with a double bed and a single bed. The ensuite has a bath, WC and a handbasin.

Family shower room with WC and a handbasin.

Outside: The cottage has a patio with a barbecue and garden furniture where guests can sit and enjoy the waterfront views. There is off-street parking for multiple cars.

Additional Information: All utilities, WiFi, sheets and hand/tea towels are provided (please bring bath towels). Smoking and pets are not permitted. The cottage is rented for weekends only with two or three night breaks starting on a Friday (should you wish to extend this for a longer break, please speak to the owner). Two cots (plus 1 travel cot) available for use in the cottage (please bring cot bedding). Well behaved hen and stag parties are welcome.