Cottage in Amber Valley
4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath
Reasons to book
Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area
About this cottage rental
Pathways Holiday Cottage is in a perfect location for exploring the historic buildings, pretty villages and the beautiful scenery of Derbyshire & Nottinghamshire on the edge of the Peak District national park.
This charming stone-built cottage dates back to 1703 and has retained many of the original features throughout. Beautifully decorated, Pathways Cottage is a real gem in the wonderful village location of Old Higham in Derbyshire. Offering a cosy living room with two wood burning stoves, a large kitchen/dining room with crackling wood burner and a wonderful range to cook on, through to a conservatory to relax in whilst looking out onto the cottage garden. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom with a shower and the all-important slipper foot bath to soak away your troubles.
Walkers will find many routes directly from the doorstep offering you the chance to explore this fantastic area. Close by you will find Hardwick Hall, built in the 1590s by ’Bess of Hardwick’ the second most powerful woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I. The jaw dropping hall is now open to the public through the National Trust and has a visitor centre with shop and coffee shop. Whilst visiting Hardwick Hall why not visit the estates original watermill, still in operation and open to the public, then enjoy lunch at the Hardwick Inn dating back to the 16th century. A short drive away you will find the delights of the Peak District, including Chatsworth House, the town of Matlock and Matlock Bath famous for its illuminations and Heights of Abraham cable car. For a nostalgic journey back in time hop onto one of the Peak Steam engines or journey back in time on one of the historic narrow boats on the Cromford Canal.
The towns of Chesterfield and Derby are just a 20-minute drive away, and nearby Nottinghamshire is also just 20 minutes away, here you can marvel in the famous Nottingham Castle or Sherwood Forest and go on a hunt for the infamous Robin Hood. Chesterfield is a must to see the crooked spire that is the centre of this historic market town. All in all Pathways Cottage will not disappoint and really does have something for everyone straight from the doorstep with golf and fishing available locally. Shop ½ mile, two pub’s serving food and one a la carte restaurant within Higham Farm Hotel open to none residents, all within 100 yards.
Accommodation consists of
Living room (With wood burning stove, Free view & Streaming TV, DVD player.)
Large kitchen/dining room (With wood burning stove, gas range cooker with twin oven, fridge/freezer and large farmhouse table.)
Utility room (With washing machine and 2nd toilet.)
Conservatory (with a two seater settee)
Bedroom 1 (With zip and link king size bed can be twin beds on request small walk in wardrobe)
Bedroom 2 (With zip and link king size bed can be twin beds on request and wardrobe)
Bathroom (With lion claw foot cast iron bath, separate shower cubicle & toilet.)
Rear enclosed private cottage garden (With Barrel BBQ & patio table and chairs very private and idea for alfresco dining or relaxing with a bottle wine)
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burning stoves included. Welcome pack. 1 small dog welcome. On road parking outside the front door. No smoking.
This charming stone-built cottage dates back to 1703 and has retained many of the original features throughout. Beautifully decorated, Pathways Cottage is a real gem in the wonderful village location of Old Higham in Derbyshire. Offering a cosy living room with two wood burning stoves, a large kitchen/dining room with crackling wood burner and a wonderful range to cook on, through to a conservatory to relax in whilst looking out onto the cottage garden. Upstairs you will find two bedrooms and a beautiful bathroom with a shower and the all-important slipper foot bath to soak away your troubles.
Walkers will find many routes directly from the doorstep offering you the chance to explore this fantastic area. Close by you will find Hardwick Hall, built in the 1590s by ’Bess of Hardwick’ the second most powerful woman in England after Queen Elizabeth I. The jaw dropping hall is now open to the public through the National Trust and has a visitor centre with shop and coffee shop. Whilst visiting Hardwick Hall why not visit the estates original watermill, still in operation and open to the public, then enjoy lunch at the Hardwick Inn dating back to the 16th century. A short drive away you will find the delights of the Peak District, including Chatsworth House, the town of Matlock and Matlock Bath famous for its illuminations and Heights of Abraham cable car. For a nostalgic journey back in time hop onto one of the Peak Steam engines or journey back in time on one of the historic narrow boats on the Cromford Canal.
The towns of Chesterfield and Derby are just a 20-minute drive away, and nearby Nottinghamshire is also just 20 minutes away, here you can marvel in the famous Nottingham Castle or Sherwood Forest and go on a hunt for the infamous Robin Hood. Chesterfield is a must to see the crooked spire that is the centre of this historic market town. All in all Pathways Cottage will not disappoint and really does have something for everyone straight from the doorstep with golf and fishing available locally. Shop ½ mile, two pub’s serving food and one a la carte restaurant within Higham Farm Hotel open to none residents, all within 100 yards.
Accommodation consists of
Living room (With wood burning stove, Free view & Streaming TV, DVD player.)
Large kitchen/dining room (With wood burning stove, gas range cooker with twin oven, fridge/freezer and large farmhouse table.)
Utility room (With washing machine and 2nd toilet.)
Conservatory (with a two seater settee)
Bedroom 1 (With zip and link king size bed can be twin beds on request small walk in wardrobe)
Bedroom 2 (With zip and link king size bed can be twin beds on request and wardrobe)
Bathroom (With lion claw foot cast iron bath, separate shower cubicle & toilet.)
Rear enclosed private cottage garden (With Barrel BBQ & patio table and chairs very private and idea for alfresco dining or relaxing with a bottle wine)
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burning stoves included. Welcome pack. 1 small dog welcome. On road parking outside the front door. No smoking.
Amenities at Pathways Holiday Cottage a delightful 18th century stone cottage in Derbyshire.
Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly
Map of Amber Valley
Ratings and reviews
10 / 10Outstanding·Nov 2025
Very cosy dog friendly cottage with everything we needed for lovely weekend. The host was extremely flexible with our departure which was gratefully appreciated. Will definitely return. In the future.
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
Excellent
10 / 10Outstanding·May 2025
had a great stay, lots to do around this area.
6 / 10Average·Dec 2019
Many guests appear to love this property but unfortunately it didn’t work for us. The weather was very poor - nobody’s fault - but heavy rain all day, for seven out of nine days, was depressing. We struggled to dry coats and boots and to wash our dog every time she went outside the door. The two main drawbacks for us, with our collie dog , was a busy road right outside the front door - traffic started at 05.30 and never let-up until bedtime - and the lack of a garden. The small outside area, at the back of the cottage, is paved with raised beds. This meant that every morning, we got out of bed, and got straight into clothes to walk the dog up and down the busy road so she could be toileted. The dog hated the traffic, as did we.
The cottage was exceptionally clean and I would say comfortable but not luxurious. We were often cold in the kitchen and the conservatory was always cold. The wood fires are required to maintain a comfortable temperature and ambience. A bag of firewood from TESCO is £5 and that lasts up to three hours. I liked the upstairs of the cottage. We only used the main bedroom; the bed was very large and very comfortable and the carpet was thick. My favourite room in the cottage was the bathroom which was very spacious, clean and warm. It also had the best views in the property. On-demand TV was great and the WiFi signal was strong. The village consists of one street of very, very attractive and interesting homes, and two restaurant / pubs but the volume of traffic spoiled any tranquility.
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Top rated by guests
9.4Outstanding
(16 Ratings)
"Very cosy dog friendly cottage with everything we needed for lovely weekend. The host was extremely flexible with our departure which was gratefully appreciated. Will definitely return. In the future."
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