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Character cottage in the beautiful Peak District

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace

Explore the area

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WENSLEY, ENG
  • Hall Leys Park
    6 min drive
  • Crown Square
    6 min drive
  • Matlock Parks Country Park
    7 min drive
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    70 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Character cottage in the beautiful Peak District

Button Cottage is located in the hamlet of Wensley in the Peak District National Park. The detached cottage is formed of workers cottages built into the hill and was converted into its current layout in the 1980s but retains original features. During renovations, buttons were discovered in the foundations which gave the cottage its name.

The cottage sleeps up to six people in three well-furnished and comfortable double rooms and has two bathrooms both upstairs, a well-equipped kitchen and utility room and comfortable living / dining room and off-street parking in a garage. It is ideally suited for families or groups of friends for short breaks and longer holidays and is available all year round.

It is 5 minutes from Matlock and Matlock Bath (Matlock Farm Park, Heights of Abraham, caves). Bakewell, Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House within 10 - 15 minutes drive. Alton Towers is only 45 mins by car.

For activities, walks start from the front door:
- Monsal Trail: walking or hire bikes from Hassop Station where you can also buy lunch (15 mins)
- Tissington Trail: walking and cycling hire from multiple sites (e.g. Ashbourne 25 mins)
- Carsington Water: for cycling and water activities, booking advisable (25 mins)
- Castleton: walking and cave vista (40 mins)

Visit the Peak District National Park website for a list of activities in the local area, including booking requirements.

Minimum stay is 3 nights but contact us if you want to stay for fewer nights.

Property description

Ground floor: Living / dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar and utility room, hallway and access to garage.

First floor: Bedroom 1: King-sized bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: twin single beds. Bathroom 1: shower and toilet. Bathroom 2: bath with shower attachment and toilet. Bed linen and towels included.

Outside: small terraced garden accessed via back door on the first floor with a decked area and garden furniture.

Parking: One small / medium car in the garage and room for at least two cars in front of the cottage.

Facilities: Gas central heating and gas fire. Travel cot and high chair. Freeview TV with DVD player. Free BT Broadband and wi-fi. Bluetooth speaker. Gas hob, electric single oven, microwave, washer / dryer, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A small library of books including walking and cycling guides, information on places to visit and DVDs.

The nearest pub is the Stag and Hounds, in Darley Bridge which is 10 minute walk. There is a community shop in nearby Winster and Matlock has an M&S food hall, Sainsbury’s and a Co-op.

Access to the first floor is via two staircases including a spiral staircase from the kitchen, there is a low height door from one side of bedroom and some uneven paving steps in the garden. Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Property manager

Geoff Sharpe

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
There is a twin room, a cot and high chair.

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Matlock

Located in Matlock, this cottage is in a rural area. Chatsworth House and Rowsley South Station are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Matlock Parks Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Technique Stadium, or consider a night out at Blackbrook House. Discover the area's water adventures with waterskiing and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and hiking/biking trails.
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WENSLEY, ENG

What's nearby

  • Hall Leys Park - 6 min drive
  • The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 9 min drive
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 10 min drive
  • Heights of Abraham - 11 min drive
  • Chatsworth House - 13 min drive

Getting around

  • Matlock Station - 6 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Remarkable Hare - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Mad Hatter - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain Tea Rooms - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Character cottage in the beautiful Peak District pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Character cottage in the beautiful Peak District?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character cottage in the beautiful Peak District?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character cottage in the beautiful Peak District located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Whitworth Park, Rowsley South Station and Druids Caves. Hall Leys Park and Crown Square are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very happy
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
short break
Button Cottage is a lovely cottage, very centrally placed for getting out and about in Derbyshire. The cottage is charming but - as you might expect from something that's both on a slope and converted from an older building - there are some small steps to get from room to room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very comfortable cottage
We had a very enjoyable stay in the cottage - beds comfortable kitchen appliances worked well - bring matches with you! plenty of space in cottage rooms were large for a cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous
Super restful stay at this comfortable cottage. The owner/manager was so helpful and generous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Short break
We had a lovely break at Button Cottage. Enjoyed sightseeing, walking and cycling in the local area. We hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was perfect for our weekend stay visiting the Wool Gathering at Bakewell. The cottage was immaculately clean throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely house in a great part of the world
We very much enjoyed our short break here, visiting Chatsworth and walking in the surrounding area. The house is well kitted out and despite being called Button Cottage, is roomy and spacious. We had a problem with the boiler pressure when we arrived but the owner was very helpful over the phone, and sent out someone to help fix the problem, we were very grateful for their speedy assistance. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Gregory T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
hillside
Nice cottage, BUT no fans working in bathrooms.no fan installed in kitchen, lost count off spiders after removing over at least 30. Needs deep clean to carpets and soft furnishings. TLC needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
An excellent well kept property that is ideally located.
High quality experience. Clean premises with good quality fittings, furnishings, equipment and linen. Easy to book and check in/out. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
A lovely cottage - nice thick stone walls made it cool inside during the hottest week of the year! All as described, with a lovely welcome package, and good communication with the owner. The perfect base for a week in the Peaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean and comfortable but right next to a road.
Lovely scenery great location to access Matlock, Bakewell, Chatsworth, etc. Lovely cottage - clean and comfortable ...all utensils/equipment provided. However, located right next to a road. Local shops but none within walking distance for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Good accommodation so we'd return
We had chosen the property carefully to fulfil the requirements of our group and it did not disappoint. The cottage is very well equipped and booking in etc was seamless. We had a problem with the shower flooding and one or two other little maintenance issues need seeing to but overall we'd definitely recommend the property and would have no hesitation in using it again. It's on a fairly busy road which none of us are used to at home, but it didn't overly disturb us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gorgeous cottage
Thank you Geoff for being an excellent host. Very responsive to messages. The cottage was just as described. We had a lovely stay with family. Lots of space and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
60th Birthday celebrations
The cottage was lovely, easily big enough for our family to live in for the 3 days we were there. Everything was at hand and the owner very kindly left us some refreshments plus a bottle of wine. The bedrooms were perfectly situated for our needs and the beds were comfortable. Overall everything worked out perfectly for us and I can recommend the cottage for anyone wanting to explore Derbyshire as it was ideally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iris M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful cottage in beautiful countryside
We loved our stay at Button Cottage. The cottage itself is very comfortable, welcoming and relaxing. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. The living room is generous, with two sofas and at armchair plus a dining table. There is a big TV with lots of options. The hearing works well and there’s a gas fire which is lovely. There is a good sized entrance hall, perfect to coats (there is a ample coat hanging space) and muddy shoes. The bedrooms are comfortable, big beds with good mattresses and good storage space for clothes etc. the two bathrooms are modern, clean and convenient. Geoff was available to help and assist with our questions. Wensley is a small hamlet, very quiet and with the countryside just outside. There are lots of walking routes around. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A great little getaway.
Button Cottage is a lovely and well appointed find. My family enjoyed a restful weekend and we hope to make it our ‘home from home’ and return in 2022. Thanks, Geoff. Regards, Vanessa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic and really spacious property in the perfect location
What a wonderful cottage! We were four adults staying here for a weekend and it was absolutely perfect - beautifully furnished, clean and with everything we could want. The beds were comfortable and the showers really excellent. The cottage was in a lovely quiet village location but just a few mins drive from the local amenities. The best thing was the amount of space though, it is really huge - more than enough room for 4 adults to have a very comfortable weekend. Thank you very much again Geoff and we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay
Fantastic cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., FORMBY

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Girls do Chatsworth
Fab stay in charming cottage with lovely surroundings for walking

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Peak District visit
Lovely cosy cottage, close to local attractions and picturesque walks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic cottage.
Just back from a really lovely stay in Button cottage. The booking process was easy and the communication from the owner was outstanding. The cottage was spotless, comfortable and deceptively big, plenty of room for 3 couples. There was thoughtful treats left for us which was a lovely touch. The kitchen is so well equipped, there was plenty of plates, cutlery, mugs etc making it so easy and everywhere was tastefully decorated. It didn’t take long to drive into Matlock and only 15 minutes drive from Bakewell. Value for money for this property was exceptional and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location ideal for visits to Matlock and Matlock bath
We had a fabulous stay at Button cottage. The cottage was very well equipped, everything you could need. The beds were so comfy. Geoff responded very quickly when we had a query regarding the heating, and he had left a lovely bottle of wine and a tray of welcome treats for us. We will definately like to return to Button cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay
The cottage is spacious ,clean and well equipped. The location is great for exploring the area. The roof level terrace at the back is a lovely place for a quiet drink with great views. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jonathan B.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ideal location for exploring the Peak District
Good sized property for a family holiday in a great location. Helpful host with good communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in Buttercup Cottage while visiting family.
The cottage was exactly what we needed fir our stay visiting family in the area. Thanks to Geoff for making it easy from booking the cottage to leaving there was everything we needed to make our stay delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Geoff Sharpe

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We live in Buckinghamshire and enjoy coming to Button Cottage as often as we can with our young children. Our favourite activities are cycling on the Monsal Trail just outside Bakewell, visiting Chatsworth and walks through Dovedale but the beauty of the location is that although it is rural, there is so much to do within a short drive's distance.

Why they chose this property

We bought Button Cottage after one viewing but had that 'feeling' and knew it would be an ideal place to stay for a short break or a longer holiday and thankfully, our guests agree with us!

It is a comfortable cottage with lots of amenities and is close to many places to visit nd things to do.

What makes this property unique

Close proximity to many sights and activities for all ages and tastes. Rural location but with the convenience of a small town 5 minutes away.

Languages:

English
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