Cottage in Derbyshire Dales District
2 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
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About this cottage rental
Guests of Ivy Cottage will be spoilt for choice with things to do, with walking, watersports and sightseeing all within easy reach.. Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Freesat, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds (Children Only) (One Adult Only). Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. . Large, enclosed, lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steep stairs at the property.. This beautiful, detached, chocolate box cottage nestles in the wonderful, rural village of Aldwark, in the middle of the famous Peak District. Lovingly restored, this Grade II listed house offers wonderful accommodation brimming with character, and is perfect for those seeking a quaint retreat in one of the UK’s most spectacular landscapes. 100ft above sea level in the Peak District open countryside, Aldwark is a small, rural village in Derbyshire, with lots of neighbouring villages all offering their own traditions, such as well dressings, carnivals and fêtes. Situated close by is the Old Peak railway which offers wonderful walks, cycle paths and bridleways, with the added bonus of no vehicles being allowed. Carsington Water is about 3 miles away, and offers a wide range of watersports for all the family. Cromford’s famous Arkwright Mill and Matlock Bath are a short drive away, as well as Bakewell with its well talked about puddings! Eyam, Dovedale’s stepping stones, Crich Tramway Museum, Buxton, Chatsworth House, Wirksworth and Ashbourne, with its traditional weekly markets, are all worth visiting. After a busy day exploring, this delightful cottage is a wonderful retreat. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Living room: TV, Freesat, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Microwave, Fridge, Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Bunk (3ft) Beds (Children Only) (One Adult Only). Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate. Welcome pack. . Large, enclosed, lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: There are steep stairs at the property.. This beautiful, detached, chocolate box cottage nestles in the wonderful, rural village of Aldwark, in the middle of the famous Peak District. Lovingly restored, this Grade II listed house offers wonderful accommodation brimming with character, and is perfect for those seeking a quaint retreat in one of the UK’s most spectacular landscapes. 100ft above sea level in the Peak District open countryside, Aldwark is a small, rural village in Derbyshire, with lots of neighbouring villages all offering their own traditions, such as well dressings, carnivals and fêtes. Situated close by is the Old Peak railway which offers wonderful walks, cycle paths and bridleways, with the added bonus of no vehicles being allowed. Carsington Water is about 3 miles away, and offers a wide range of watersports for all the family. Cromford’s famous Arkwright Mill and Matlock Bath are a short drive away, as well as Bakewell with its well talked about puddings! Eyam, Dovedale’s stepping stones, Crich Tramway Museum, Buxton, Chatsworth House, Wirksworth and Ashbourne, with its traditional weekly markets, are all worth visiting. After a busy day exploring, this delightful cottage is a wonderful retreat. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Amenities at 2 bedroom accommodation in Aldwark, near Matlock
Non-smoking
No pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Derbyshire Dales District
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Apr 2026
Had a lovely stay at Ivy Cottage. A perfectly quaint and charming place to stay, nestled into the derbyshire countryside. Short drive to near by attractions and shops. Comfortable with everything you could need and a very well stocked kitchen. Would recommend and stay again.
10 / 10Outstanding·Mar 2026
Ivy Cottage suited us (73 and 69 year old) for our purposes. We enjoy walking and trying out new areas. We are do not eat out generally; we carry our food but like a cafe if they are on the route.We prefer to use our legs and public transport rather than drive - there was no public transport nearby though there are several places to visit nearby (and a Sainsburys in Matlock).We enjoy reading etc after having some exercise - the TV was adequate but quite small.What particularly we liked about Alwark was the fact that as it had snowed heavily we were unable use the car so we walked from the cottage every day. The cottage provided a well equipped cosy warm and comfortable "home" with a log burner (bring your own supplies) to return to after some very pleasant and easy walks.
10 / 10Outstanding·Dec 2025
Excellent location and very well equipped.Slightly chilly at night.
8 / 10Excellent·Nov 2025
So very cosy and comfortable with a great garden, but with a few teeny niggles the owner is probably aware of, but which did not mar our stay (ie toilet roll holder not fixed to wall properly in bathroom and hanging at a jaunty angle; some broken floor tiles in bathroom; saucepans needed cleaning before use (which seems common in most places we stay, so we sort of expect that now!); intermittently flickering light bulb in main bedroom (ceiling lights) - presume bulb just needs replacing; couldn't fully use one of the bedside tables as no knob on the bottom drawer...) Nevertheless, we would happily visit again - perhaps for longer. The wifi is more than adequate given the cottage's location; there are loads of walks and places to go and things to do for every taste. It's located in a wonderful hamlet with a glorious surrounding area (the owner's sheep are lovely, as is the local pheasant!). All in all, we can highly recommend Ivy Cottage.
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9.6Outstanding
(6 Ratings)
"Had a lovely stay at Ivy Cottage. A perfectly quaint and charming place to stay, nestled into the derbyshire countryside. Short drive to near by attractions and shops. Comfortable with everything you ..."
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