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The Catlow

Parwich, near Ashbourne, Derbyshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Spacious, pet friendly property, with fabulous pubs and walks on your doorstep
  • Beautiful rural setting, in this peaceful location near the Tissington trail
  • Set near the Country Houses of Kedleston Hall, Tissington Hall and Chatsworth House
Property code: OC-C27468

The Catlow is a spacious and very comfortable property, set in the sleepy hamlet of Parwich, which boats some great places to eat and drink and wonderful walks from the doorstep. Located in the heart of the Peaks, an area well known for its dramatic scenery, fantastic walks and lots of local offerings of dog friendly pubs and cafes. The local pub/restaurant, the Sycamore Inn, is just 350 metres away - but you are advised to book in advance. Ashbourne is just 7 miles away, with its array of shops, cafes and restaurants. Or hire a bike to cycle around Carsington water, set just over 8 miles away. Matlock Bath (12 miles), known as Little Switzerland, is a great day out, with arcades and riverside walks, perfect for families to explore.

The property itself is set back from the road and is incredibly spacious inside.

Ground Floor:

Lounge: with dual aspect windows overlooking front and rear gardens; two sofas, wood burning stove and TV with Roku firestick.

Kitchen Diner: extremely spacious, with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine; circular dining table and chairs for sociable meals.

Cloakroom: with WC and basin.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: with king size bed.

Bedroom 2: with double bed.

Family Bathroom: with shower over the bath, WC and basin.

Outside: open views over fields and hills to the rear of the property, summer house and patio with garden furniture; to the front, the property is set well back from the road, with gravelled parking/turning space and lawn. The garden is private and peaceful. Secure bike storage/boot room also available. Please Note: the garden is enclosed but is not guaranteed secure, particularly for smaller dogs; there are sometimes sheep and horses in the field behind the property, as well as pheasants!

Bed linen and towels provided.

Electricity and heating included; initial basket of logs provided.

Pub – 350 metres; shop – 7 miles.

  • 2 bedrooms - 1 king-size and 1 double
  • 1 bathroom - shower over bath and WC and a separate WC on the ground floor
  • Electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer; Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine
  • Highchair and travel cot available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • TV with Roku firestick
  • Enclosed garden with secure bike storage and summer house
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 7 miles, pub/restaurant 350 metres (The Sycamore Inn - you are advised to book a restaurant table in advance.) 
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Lesley Crowther

This property is personally managed by Lesley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 42 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Pat 23rd May 2026

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Reviewed by Susan 19th May 2026

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Lovely clean and warm cottage in a beautiful village. One of our dogs did manage to get under the wire below the wooden fencing, fortunately no sheep in the field. Perhaps another rung of fence would solve that. We would definitely stay again.

Reviewed by Gail 9th May 2026

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Absolutely perfect cottage home from home everything you need Perfect for the dog Local pub was amazing food is 5 star and very friendly loved the dog

Reviewed by Karen 2nd May 2026

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The Catlow is just perfect, it is a real home from home. It is set in an idyllic location and the perfect setting to explore the Peak District. We absolutely love the cottage and have already booked to return!

Reviewed by Nicholas 4th April 2026

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A fabulous cottage in a gem of a location. The kitchen is really well equipped and the lounge is the perfect place to unwind. The village of Parwich is beautiful, with a lovely welcoming pub that is well worth a visit.

Reviewed by Mervyn 28th March 2026

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An absolutely perfect cottage, every need had been thought of and provided. The cottage is in an excellent location within a lovely village, plenty of walks and a very friendly pub with excellent food. You want for nothing on this holiday!

Reviewed by David 7th March 2026

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Reviewed by Richard 2nd February 2026

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Everything was as expected in this lovely property. A great location set back off a quiet road in a beautiful village. The Sycamore pub down the road was well worth the visit.

Reviewed by Stephen 8th January 2026

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Excellent modern cottage in a very attractive dales village. Just two of us and a dog so plenty of space. Great walks in the snow up to and along the old railway line. Very friendly Sycamore Inn just along the lane with excellent food. We will definitely return.

Reviewed by Gareth 31st December 2025

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The cottage was extremely well equipped and the decorations for the Christmas week we stayed was perfect with Christmas tree figures, tinsel and Christmas themed table cloth placemats china and crackers. Made it feel really homely. A lovely large welcome pack basket was also waiting for us. We would definitely stay sgain

Reviewed by Chris 15th December 2025

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Great cottage, we'll be back!

Reviewed by K 7th October 2025

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The Catlow was a very comfortable cottage in the most beautiful village of Parwich. Parwich is a very quiet but welcoming village and conveniently placed for walking and local sights. A bonus for us was the enclosed garden so we knew our dog was safe and secure. The Sycamore Pub was a 2 minute walk from the cottage and served delicious meals (makeRead more sure you're really hungry as they don't scrimp on portions). We would recommend The Catlow to anyone wishing to visit this part of the country. Hide

Reviewed by Robert 28th September 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 23rd September 2025

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Fantastic house and surroundings so peaceful, immaculately clean and everything you need was at hand . Loved the sheep at the back and it was such a lovely surroundings. Will definitely come back to stay .

Reviewed by Stephen 30th August 2025

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Reviewed by Graham 28th June 2025

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Second visit to the cottage we have stayed in many Peak District cottages in the last 20+years and this cottage is the best by far. Much appreciated Welcome hamper. Great friendly village pub that does some great meals. Great location with walks from the cottage. Will definitely be back again.

Reviewed by John 7th June 2025

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Reviewed by Anne 1st June 2025

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Reviewed by Jane 24th May 2025

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This is an excellent cottage with everything you could want. Surrounded by beautiful countryside and very peaceful. Lovely walks from your doorstep. Great pub just up the road in a beautifully kept village.

Reviewed by Paula 8th May 2025

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Lovely location and cozy cottage with everything you need. Beds were really comfortable. Local pub the Sycamore Inn does amazing food and lovely people too. Would recommend to family and friends.

Reviewed by Malcolm 29th April 2025

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An excellent property in terms of its location, facilites and equipment provided. HIghly recommended.

Reviewed by Daniel 19th April 2025

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Great cottage and great location. Wonderful holiday.

Reviewed by Kate 12th April 2025

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Lovely cottage in an idyllic village setting. A great stay at The Catlow.

Reviewed by Janice 10th April 2025

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We very much enjoyed our brief stay at The Catlow in Parwich. The property is very well furnished and equipped and has a peaceful location in a pretty village - and with the village pub/restaurant within walking distance.

Reviewed by David 31st March 2025

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Fantastic cottage to explore the Peak district from. The cottage is well appointed with everything needed for either a short stay or a longer break. The welcome basket was really appreciated. we would highly recommend and plan to stay here again if we come back to this area of the country

Reviewed by Alan 21st March 2025

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Reviewed by Kevin 13th March 2025

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We stayed here 5 days, and had a lovely time. All the furniture and cooking equipment was of very good quality, which is unusual for rental holiday homes. Hopefully definitely will be back.

Reviewed by Phil 8th March 2025

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Excellent cottage, thoroughly enjoyed my stay, a home away from home, perfectly situated, gorgeous outlook. I will certainly be back.

Reviewed by Graham 17th February 2025

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Beautiful location and appreciated the complimentary welcome pack and basket of goodies.

Reviewed by John 19th January 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location. Quiet and yet close to a super pub that does excellent meals. Perfectly situated for exploring further afield or walking the hills and dales directly from the door. Well equipped with quality appliances which is a bonus.

Reviewed by Shawn 30th December 2024

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A perfect cottage and location anytime of the year

Reviewed by Eileen 17th November 2024

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This cottage is the best we have booked in the last few years with our old rescue dog. Ideal and parking is great. When we arrived I was thrilled because some cottages are slightly disappointing. Fab pub so close too which was very useful for meeting friends during my 80th birthday week. THANK YOU.

Reviewed by Paul 3rd November 2024

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Lovely house in an excellent location. The close proximity to the Sycamore is a definite bonus.

Reviewed by Graham 26th October 2024

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Fantastic accommodation. Everything you need for a great holiday. Very clean and comfortable.The well thoughtful basket of goodies on arrival was a lovely touch.The enclosed garden was great for off road parking and the two dogs

Reviewed by Robert 4th October 2024

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Very homely and well equipped cottage. Fabulous for short or long stays.

Reviewed by Wendy 29th September 2024

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Reviewed by Maureen 22nd September 2024

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The house was lovely and in a perfect place. Very peaceful and quite. My daughter and I enjoyed our stay very much. Lots of places and walks for us to visit. A very nice pub just down the road that did very good food.

Reviewed by Alan 18th September 2024

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All good , very well equipped lovely kitchen / diner and a comfy lounge with good log burner . Main bedroom very spacious with lovely views.

Reviewed by Karen 27th July 2024

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The cottage is in a great location and is a great base to explore the area. The house is just like home from home with everything we needed including a welcome pack which was much appreciated. The cottage is detached with a great garden so it is really quiet and private.

Reviewed by Sue 20th July 2024

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Excellent cottage in wonderful location. Well-equipped with generous amounts of washing materials, coffee pods and welcome basket. An excellent week.

Reviewed by Deborah 30th June 2024

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Carpet and sofas were dirty with pet hair would have cleaned myself but no hoover, air fresheners all empty so smell from oil heater was over powering, cooker extractor didnt work , windows dirty. The holiday was saved by the good weather and excellent pub in a beautiful village.

Reviewed by George 22nd June 2024

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Excellent house, well furnished and equipped, garden was perfect to sit out in and our dogs loved the garden. Village was very typical of a welcoming country hamlet.

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