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Ivy Dene

Crich, Derbyshire
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Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • A beautiful double-fronted cottage situated in a friendly village on the edge of the Derbyshire Dales
  • Featuring a welcoming wood burner, roll-top bath and a gorgeous garden
  • Perfect for discovering the glorious countryside around Crich, Matlock and Alfreton

Property code: OC-DCIVYD

Ivy Dene is a lovely, double-fronted cottage in the attractive village of Crich. It is furnished and decorated to a superb standard with quality furniture and soft furnishings throughout its extensive accommodation. With a lounge gathered around a log burning stove, fantastic kitchen, three bedrooms, two with zip and link beds, two bathrooms and a cloakroom, it is a superb holiday retreat.

Crich is a wonderful village full of local life. Set in the village square, the cottage is a short stroll to the village pubs, bakery, restaurants, local butchers, general store, post office, pharmacy and a popular fish and chip shop.  Just a short 10-minute drive away, you have Matlock and the beginnings of the Peak District or Belper and Cromford in the Derwent Valley World Heritage Corridor.

There are lots of things to do around Crich, wandering the lovely footpaths, visiting the Crich Monument with views over five counties, exploring Wingfield Manor with its links to Mary Queen of Scots or even catching a 2d ride at the National Tramway Museum. But don’t forget the myriad of other visitor attractions that are close by like Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall, Haddon Hall, the Heights of Abraham cable cars, Castleton’s spooky caverns, the Derwent Valley dams and the Great British Car Journey is a must! 

Ground Floor:

Lounge: a comfortable room with quality furniture and soft furnishings, wood burning stove (initial basket of logs provided), Smart TV, BT Vision and WiFi.

Dining Room: a lovely room with dining table and six chairs, and oak dresser.

Snug: an additional cosy room with sofa and desk.

Boot Room: with plenty of space for coats, boots and shoes.

Kitchen: an excellent facility with all you could possibly need - bespoke units, hardwood surfaces, double sink, range cooker with electric ovens and gas hob, microwave, Nespresso coffee machine, fridge, freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher.

Utility/Cloakroom: with washing machine, tumble dryer, sink and WC.

First Floor:

Master Bedroom 1: with sumptuous zip and link king size bed (or two 2' 6" singles if preferred) and en suite shower room with WC and basin.

Bedroom 2: with zip and link continental king size bed (or two 2' 9" singles if preferred).

Bedroom 3: with twin beds (standard 3' singles).

Family Bathroom: with roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Outside:

There is an attractive terrace and patio with garden furniture and barbecue, together with a lovely south-facing cottage garden; guests are welcome to use fresh herbs from the garden. Small children must be supervised in the garden owing to the steep steps and a gated well.

Two bikes can be stored in the shed and the rear garden is very secure. 

Parking for two cars is possible directly in front of the cottage, with additional parking in the square.

 

A cot and highchair can be requested.

Smoking in the cottage is not permitted.

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 twin, 2 zip-and-link king-size beds which can be made up as twin rooms on request (2x2'6" beds and 2x2'9" beds)
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 bathroom with roll-top bath, separate shower and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with shower and WC, plus 1 separate WC in cloakroom
  • Range oven (electric ovens with gas hob), microwave, coffee machine, fridge, freezer, wine cooler and dishwasher
  • Washing machine and tumble dryer in utility/cloakroom
  • Welcome pack
  • Travel cot, stairgate and highchair available on request when booking
  • Wood burner – first basket of logs supplied
  • Smart TV
  • Garden with patio and outdoor furniture
  • Parking for 1 or 2 cars immediately to the front of the cottage; additional parking on the village square
  • Secure storage for 2 bikes in the shed
  • Pub and shop within 200 metres
  • Small children must be supervised in the garden due to steep steps and a gated well
  • 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 30 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Neville 18th May 2025

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We really enjoyed staying at Ivy Dene. The cottage had everything we needed and we made good use of the local amenities and walks.

Reviewed by Sharon 10th May 2025

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Reviewed by Dayna 18th April 2025

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The cottage was just amazing, we didnt want to leave! Very very well equipped with a quirky layout and beautifully dressed rooms.

Reviewed by Clare 13th April 2025

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Lovely cottage, brilliant location

Reviewed by Philip 5th April 2025

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Reviewed by Tim 9th March 2025

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Very well equipped and comfortable cottage. Secure garden for the dogs. Great situation for access to walks in The Peaks. Excellent bakery, butcher and fish and chip shop. Friendly pub for a drink

Reviewed by Kate 2nd November 2024

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We had a lovely week at Ivy Dene . The location and cottage were both excellent. The house was well equipment with every home comfort we needed. The village location with shops and country walks from the house made our stay very enjoyable.

Reviewed by Susan 20th October 2024

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I would highly recommend this cottage. Immaculate and exceptional decor. Equipped with everything you could possibly need. Its in a lovely village location with great parking and plenty of local shops. Would definitely recommend to others.

Reviewed by Bethan 1st October 2024

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Fantastic cottage in a lovely village near to many great walks. We arrived late, on a cold night, so walking in to the heating on and a bottle of wine in the fridge was hugely appreciated. The cottage is very spacious, the best equipped kitchen we have ever stayed in while in a holiday let, the en suite shower is amazing and the bed was very comfy.Read more Everything works and is very comfortable. Our dog loved exploring the enclosed garden. We won't hesitate to come back! Hide

Reviewed by Debbie 16th September 2024

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Fantastic home from home, with everything you need to enjoy your stay. The shower was the best we've had in a holiday property. Comfy beds and homely decor. The village has all you need, with a bakery ,who do takeaway pizza on a Wednesday, really well stocked nisa, butchers, Indian and pub, fish and chip shop, all a stones throw away. Only downsidRead moree was the stone stiles on the local walks, as our fluffballs are on the large side ( malamutes) they didn't make it through ! Outside hose and side entrance, for those muddy paws, much welcomed. Hide

Reviewed by Fran 25th August 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 19th August 2024

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We have stayed in a huge amount of holiday lets over the years and we can honestly say this was the cleanest, best equipped, and most comfortable beds we have ever had. Beautiful little garden, tucked away at the back of the house. beautiful! location was great for us - 2 minute walk to pub, chippy (be warned Cardale Fish and CHip Shop serve theRead more biggest regular cod i have ever seen - over 12" long! But delicious!), shop, post office and Jeera the best Indian food i have had for a very very long time. Hide

Reviewed by Vicky 11th August 2024

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We had a lovely week at Ivy Dene. The house was 2 houses at one point and has been joined together but keeps the unused second front door, so is bigger than you'd expect. Lovely for family life with teens to have the extra sitting room and also 2 places to eat. Very comfortable, with everything you need (probably the most well equipped kitchen we'vRead moree ever found in a holiday cottages, including plastic cutlery and plates, and good, sharp kitchen knives - makes such a difference!). Crich rec is opposite the cottage with a play park and space to kick a ball, and we did some walks from Crich. Also recommend the Greyhound pub and Crawford Mill (the pub in Crich doesn't currently do evening meals). Nottingham Castle is great, lots of interactive displays and a play park (for under 12s). Fave walk, Lathkill Dale near Bakewell, absolutely stunning. A really comfortable and enjoyable week away, made by having such a pleasant base to return to. Loved sitting out in the pretty garden too. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 15th July 2024

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Reviewed by David 6th July 2024

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The house was exactly what we were looking for in a great area. Beautifully presented with all the equipment that you could need for a relaxing stay.

Reviewed by Claire 22nd June 2024

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Crich is a lovely village, we used and recommend the pub, butchers, bakers, Indian takeaway and chippy. The house was very homely and comfortable with the best equipped kitchen we have ever had in a holiday rental. There are lots of dog walks from the door and more to explore within 20 minutes drive.

Reviewed by Tracey 25th May 2024

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Absolutely amazing cottage, the pictures don't do it justice. There was everything you needed and more. And the extra touches like the wine , coffee , milk on arrival was much appreciated. Lovely garden to sit in it was all perfect. The Black Swan in the village does lovely food as does the loft ( there choice of bread was lovely) the butcher lookRead mores lovely and the Nisa shop had everything you need all had very friendly and helpful staff Hide

Reviewed by Brendan 18th May 2024

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Reviewed by Tracey 30th March 2024

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Characterful, well equipped & spacious cottage in the heart of the village. Pub, convenience store, bakery, cafe & butchers all on the doorstep.

Reviewed by Peter 25th March 2024

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We had an excellent stay in Ivy Dene. Crich is a lovely village and although the cottage is in the centre we found it very quiet and enjoyed watching the activity. Local friendly pub, convenience store and bakery made life very easy. Everything in the cottage was perfect with an attention to detail and plenty of information regarding walks from theRead more door and local attractions. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Melina 17th February 2024

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Reviewed by Ferenc 30th December 2023

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The four of us, plus dog, enjoyed a lovely Christmas week at Ivy Dene. The house was cosy and warm upon going through the door, and very tastefully decorated with a beautiful tree aside the bay view window of the sitting room. There was lots of space, the house if a characterful solid construction and despite being in the heart of Crich, it was pRead moreerfectly peaceful. Loved the kitchen which was well provided for in terms of pans, crockery and equipment such that nothing was lacking and the quality of everything was good too. Lots of walking to be had from the doorstep, even if it is wet and muddy, there are lots of quiet lanes for miles. The local pub, Indian restaurant and fish bar were all super and reached by foot within a minute, as was a pleasant artisanal bakery. We loved our stay and hope to return to try the experience during a summer next. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 11th November 2023

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Lovely home from home in excellent location. The cottage was really well equipped, probably the best we've ever had. Very handy location in village centre, with shop, excellent butchers, bakers and fish and chip shop just yards away. Lots to see and do in the area. We would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Joan 17th September 2023

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Reviewed by Kirsty 5th September 2023

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Lovely well equipped cottage. Comfortable beds, linen and towels all good quality. Good location, village shop, bakery and chip shop all very good.

Reviewed by Kathryn 1st September 2023

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Reviewed by Ron 12th August 2023

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Reviewed by Fran 6th August 2023

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Very comfortable and tastefully decorated cottage with everything we needed.

Reviewed by Mark 29th July 2023

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Reviewed by Maggie 22nd July 2023

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Incredibly well equipped, right in the centre of the village (but quiet) with lots of things to do and see in the surrounding area. There is quite a drop (approx 4ft) from the garden to the terrace so children and dogs need to be supervised.

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