Holiday Cottages In Cromford

Cromford is steeped in history and packed with places to visit and things to do. It was back in 1771 that Sir Richard Arkwright built the world’s first water-powered cotton mill by the side of the River Derwent, the story of which fills the history books, turned Artwright into an industrial tycoon and put Cromford well and truly on the map. Your stay at a holiday cottage in Cromford must include a visit to Cromford Mill, home of the Arkwright Society and now a visitor centre with plenty to see and a lovely tea room. Some of the holiday cottages in Cromford were originally built to house workers at the mills or cottage industries. North Street is part of the Sir Richard Arkwright Heritage Site, its three story cottages being weavers cottages with a workshop on each top floor. 15 North Street is a holiday cottage in Cromford that is very special as it retains many of the original 18th century features.  A canal was constructed in 1793 which ran from the mill for 14 miles, to join up with the Erewash canal at Langley Mill. This was used to transport various goods from the mill and nearby quarries. One of the most unusual loads, being four 13ft long carved lions en route from a quarry at Darley Dale to St George’s Hall in Liverpool. The canal has not been commercially used for some time, but there is a lovely path to follow for several miles through quiet and scenic countryside. If you bring your bikes when staying at a holiday cottage in Cromford, you may wish to cycle on the High Peak Trail which starts from High Peak Junction down on the canal. Be warned however as there are a series of very steep inclines to negotiate – how did the trains manage to get up the hills you might ask. By the end of your visit at a holiday cottage in Cromford you should know the answer! Scarthin is a quiet little backwater in Cromford with a wonderful bookshop and seats overlooking the old mill pond. Here you can watch graceful swans and colourful kingfishers, as part of your relaxing stay at a holiday cottage in Cromford. Cromford played an important part in the lead mining era which dominated Derbyshire a couple of centuries ago, but it was the Romans who named their nearby lead mining centre Lutudarum. Tinsmith’s Cottage which you can find by browsing through the holiday cottages in Cromford was built in 1765 as a lead miners home and featured on TV in George Elliot’s story of Silas Marney. The holiday cottages in Cromford are some of the best you will find, with a wealth of charm and character but all the modern conveniences of a ‘home from home’.

Peak District Cottages - End Cottage - Whatstandwell This newly renovated beautiful cottage is situated adjacent to the owners’ Bed and Breakfast cottage in the quiet and peaceful hamlet of Robin Hood and five minutes’ walk from the lovely village of Whatstandwell near Matlock. A fantastic spacious cottage with a SPA included!! It is fully fitted with a roomy kitchen / diner, spacious lounge with wood-burning effect stove, 3 bedrooms, TV, DVD, SKY Free to view and radio/CD player. There is off road parking for two cars. Newly...

Peak District Cottages - Church Farm - Fritchley Church Farm is a recently renovated, grade 2 listed farm house. Edge of the peak district location, and a country kitchen overlooking the Derbyshire countryside. En- suite master bedroom and Luxury king size beds, with a Roll top bath and open plan dining / living. Walking and cycling routes can be taken directly form the house to explore the Derbyshire countryside, and local area. However a 15min drive into Matlock also provides plenty of opportunity to explore the historic towns of the...

Peak District Cottages - The Waiting Room Holiday Cottage - Cromford Nr Matlock Recently awarded a 4 star rating by Quality In Tourism. The Waiting Room Holiday Cottage has undertaken a complete ground-up restoration which has turned it from a former derelict building into luxuriously appointed holiday accommodation. Because the cottage only has the one bedroom it is ideally suited to a couple. Having stated that, the owners would like anyone thinking of paying a visit to know all guests are welcome. Therefore provision has been made for another person/couple, or those...

Peak District Cottages - Lane End - Crich, nr Matlock LANE END SELF CATERING – THE HOME .  The delightful, spacious property has an open hallway, with stairs leading to four bedrooms and the family bathroom. The lounge, kitchen/dining room, ground floor bedroom/snug and downstairs toilet all lead off the hall. The main television, DVD player and CD player are located in the lounge which is furnished with two large settees, footstool and floor cushions. There is a day bed in the snug which also has a television/DVD combo so that...

Peak District Self Catering - Cliffside House - Crich, Nr Matlock Cliffside House – Self catering. (Bed and breakfast available on request).   The accommodation is four star rated by the English Tourist Board. Two apartments that both sleep 4.   LOCATION. Mileage to and from: Whatstandwell – 1.5 miles/Ambergate – 3.8 miles/Cromford – 4.8 miles/Matlock Bath – 5.4 miles.  The apartments are minutes walk from Crich Tramway Village .   FACILITIES AVAILABLE . Both apartments are...

Peak District Cottages - No 3 Mount Pleasant - Cromford No.3 Mount Pleasant is a cosy holiday cottage in Cromford, Derbyshire, nestling on the edge of the Peak District. Built in 1842, the cottage is high into the rock face overlooking Cromford, with spectacular views of the surrounding hillsides. Found via a meandering pathway, walking up to the cottage has an air of magic, whatever the season. Its part of the reason we fell in love with it. Steeped in history, this Derbyshire holiday cottage sleeps 4 (+2).  It’s the perfect...

Peak District Cottages - Tinsmiths Cottage - Cromford Located in Cromford near Matlock in the Peak District. The cottage dates from 1765 which offers a relaxing and tranquil holiday setting away from the hustle and bustle of todays life. The cottage accommodates up to 6 people, has a spacious lounge, dining room, two toilets and well equipped kitchen . Steeped in history and part of the Derwent Valley world heritage site this beautiful cottage was once a local leadminers home which housed two families upstairs and animals downstairs. It has been...

Peak District Cottages - Cromford Cottage - Cromford Situated in the heart of this beautiful village. Cromford village has a train line, which is rare in the peak district area and links down to Derby from Matlock. It is an ideal location for all areas of the Peak District and Derbyshire Dales. This well-preserved, three-storey weaver’s cottage is one of a row set in the quiet Sir Richard Arkwright Society Heritage Site. This is a World Heritage Site location!. Beautifully restored, it was built in the 1770s for the weavers who worked at...

Peak District Cottages - Ryder Point Barn - Wirksworth   Come to Unwind.... Ryder Point Barn in Derbyshire is a newly refurbished holiday cottage that sleeps 4 + 2, with plenty of character and lovely rural views. Set in beautiful countryside ideally situated for fishing, walking, cycling and horse riding, on the edge of the Peak District National Park.  The Peak District is an area of great natural beauty with rugged, peat-covered moorlands and magnificent limestone dales (great for walking and cycling, as well as...