Springbank is an utterly wonderful mellow stone cottage on the hillside above Matlock with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley. It provides lots of spacious, quality accommodation with oak floors, shuttered windows and a glowing log burning stove. Combine this with dramatic Little Greene decoration, luxurious furnishings and lovely paintings and prints to make a really incredible holiday retreat.
Spend sunny days on the loungers in the lovely terraced garden that stretches up the hillside, just gazing at the view. Set off on the numerous footpaths along the valley or up into the woodlands on Matlock Moor. Get your cycle from the store and head for the High Peak or Tissington Trails to pedal across the Peaks. Or perhaps just drop down into Matlock or nearby Bakewell to explore all the local shops, pubs and restaurants.
With even wider horizons there are lots more holiday attractions. It's got to be magnificent Chatsworth House, Bakewell's famous Monday market and Victorian Buxton. Some local favourites include Monsal Dale's dramatic gorge, Calver Edge's breath-taking views, Peak Rail's steam trains, Crich's nostalgic tramway and Carsington's wild water sports. After a hard day exploring have the last glass of an evening in the peace and quiet of the garden and watch the sun setting over the hills!
Ground Floor:
Lounge: with luxurious sofas, 49” Smart TV, WiFi and glowing log burning stove.
Dining Room: with oak table, chairs and original feature fireplace (non-functional).
Kitchen: with central island, Belfast sink, range cooker, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, dishwasher and American style fridge.
Utility/Boot Room: with freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Cloakroom: with WC and basin.
First Floor:
Master Bedroom 1: with king size cast iron bed and lovely views across the valley; en suite: with shower cubicle, WC and basin.
Bedroom 2: with king size bed, occasional day bed and similar views. (Select 'Z-Bed' @ £25 when booking, if the day z-bed is required).
Bedroom 3: with double bed.
Each of the bedrooms features a dressing table and chair which can be used as a workstation if required.
Family Bathroom: with roll top bath, separate large shower cubicle, basin and WC.
OUTSIDE:
There is a large patio area to the front and lovely terraces stretching up the hillside, with lovely views and with garden furniture at several levels. Upper terraces are accessed via steep stone steps, not suitable for the less able and young children need to be supervised, but the lower patio is at ground floor level.
Parking for two small cars or one larger vehicle is available and there are spaces on the lane below the cottage. An electric car charging point is available at additional cost of £30 (must be requested at time of booking). Secure under cover storage for cycles is available.
Bed linen and towels are provided.
Central heating, power and an initial supply of logs for the stove are included.
A cot and highchair can be requested.
Pets and smoking in the house are not permitted.
Nearest pub – Matlock 1 mile. Nearest village shop – Darley Dale 1 mile. Nearest supermarket – Matlock 2 miles.