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Stunning Scandinavian Boutique Cottage Retreat with Rolling Countryside Views

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Comfortable  Laura Ashley bed king size
Interior
Nestled on a hillside above the town of Wirksworth
Contemporary living room with traditional features
Airy and light filled bedroom

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 230 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Wirksworth, ENG
  • Gulliver's Kingdom
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Crich Tramway Village
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning Scandinavian Boutique Cottage Retreat with Rolling Countryside Views

Trust the reviews and book this 5* cottage for a relaxing and luxurious stay.

A wonderful cottage in a peaceful countryside location with rolling countryside views, and great walking and cycling straight from the door. Enjoy the fantastic south facing sunny garden with birds tweeting and cows parading on the field opposite. This bijoux little cottage with Scandinavian influenced design and top quality fittings throughout is lovingly restored with plenty of character.

Warm and welcoming it has everything you need for a very comfortable and relaxing stay. Included is everything you could possibly need free Wi-Fi, top quality bedlinen and towels, DVDs, books, fully equipped kitchen with dishwasher and washing machine, espresso coffee machine. Interiors are carefully chosen to create a peaceful and comfortable retreat.

Located in a picture perfect quirky town of Wirksworth with a walk away from range of independent shops, boutique art-house cinema, monthly farmers market, french bistro, local delicatessen, annual arts festival, micro-pub selling records and local ales, antique shops and country pubs. Wirksworth is an ideal place for a local relaxing stay, or to venture further into hills of the Peak District.

Hillside Cottage offers a peaceful, calming, spacious and airy double bedroom on first floor with exposed beams, high ceiling and a skylight window letting in lots of natural light and sunshine. A comfortable and chic Laura Ashley king-size bed with a lovely coil sprung mattress with memory foam top, luxurious mattress topper, fluffy pillows and high quality cotton bed linen for a peaceful sleep. Next to the bedroom there is a beautiful and stylish modern bathroom with freestanding sink and powerful shower, as well as nice fluffy towels and complimentary toiletries.

Downstairs has a fully equipped kitchen with high-quality Smeg appliances, including dishwasher, fridge, freezer, microwave and washing machine, and plenty of supplies for cooking and baking.

The cottage has everything you need for a perfect holiday and all the little extras like hair dryer, ipod dock, ironing board, free Wi-Fi, DVD player, internet enabled TV and books to read. A home away from home. Guests often comment how spotlessly clean the cottage is and what an amazing tucked away retreat feeling it has.

The sunny South facing garden is a real suntrap with all day sunshine and lots of wild birds and butterflies. There is a table and chairs to sit with a glass of wine and enjoy a sunset. In the autumn you can watch the beautiful autumn colours of the trees on the fields opposite. In the winter you might be lucky to get amazing snowy fields or a frosty morning views from the cottage. This is a beautiful tucked away little cottage. Just bliss.

Wirksworth provides an ideal base to explore the Peak District at any time of the year, with plenty of walks straight from the front door and close proximity to High Peak Trail and Carsington Water for cycling, canoing and walking, as well as close to stately homes of Chatsworth and Haddon Hall. It is easy to just enjoy a lazy day in the town sampling great cake and coffee in one of the independent coffee shops with a newspaper and a stroll around the quirky and historic narrow lanes and streets of Wirksworth. St Mary’s Church, the Star Disc and the old hidden footpaths around The Dale and Greenhill offer great exploration of local heritage and architecture, and brilliant views.

Plenty of cultural activity in the town with an annual arts festival, open gardens, spring carnival, well dressings, open air cinema screenings and music nights in the pubs.

Hillside Cottage is located in Gorsey Bank, a short walk away from town centre. Gorsey Bank is a delightful hamlet of character homes located just on the outskirts of Wirksworth, overlooking the town. Many of the homes were built for the employees of Providence Mill, once a hive of industry, where narrow red tape to bind legal documents was produced. Gorsey Bank has a web of paths and walkways leading in and around this historic site.

Please note that this cottage is not suitable for wheelchair users or people with limited mobility.

Property manager

Tiina Hill

Languages

English, Finnish

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please discuss before booking.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

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 and in the mountains. Chatsworth House and Cromford Mill are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit East Midlands Designer Outlet and intu Derby. Steeple Grange Light Railway and Ecclesbourne Valley Railway are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Wirksworth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Carsington Water - 4 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cromford Mill - 7 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 9 min drive - 6.5 km
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 11 min drive - 7.5 km
  • Crich Tramway Village - 11 min drive - 9.4 km

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 12 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishpond - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Habib’s Cromford Fish Bar - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Family Tree - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Wheatcroft's Cafe - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning Scandinavian Boutique Cottage Retreat with Rolling Countryside Views pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning Scandinavian Boutique Cottage Retreat with Rolling Countryside Views ?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning Scandinavian Boutique Cottage Retreat with Rolling Countryside Views ?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunning Scandinavian Boutique Cottage Retreat with Rolling Countryside Views located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Steeple Grange Light Railway, Carsington Water and Leawood Pumphouse. Cromford Mill and Matlock Parks Country Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 89 out of 98 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely escape

Very clean and fresh. Versatile kitchen. Very comfortable base for exploring the Peak District
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nele D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage close to the peak district

The cottage is small, but perfectly equipped with everything you could possibly need. It is a great starting point for various trips to the surrounding area. We had a great time and would recommend it to everyone! Just one thing: the last few yards to the cottage are on a rather steep hill (hence "Hillside") and it can be a bit tricky to park your car there. You'll need to ascend the last few yards up to the cottage, but if you're reasonably fit, it shouldn't be a problem.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Craig M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great little cottage

Visited this lovely little cottage over the Jubilee weekend. Perfect base for couples for exploring the south of the Peak District and about a 10 minute stroll into the village of Wirksworth which has several decent pubs and eateries. We did trips to Matlock Bath, the Heights of Abraham and Chatsworth House all within half an hour of the property. Everything about the cottage was lovely and we even bumped into Tiina who gave us some tips on places to go and kept in touch with us before and during our stay when needed. Would definitely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

David H., Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

The cottage was lovely and really clean and tidy. We enjoyed our stay as it was a good base to explore the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

The cottage was in a great location, close by to main points of interest and was presented immaculately. It truly felt like a home away from away and the views were amazing. Little touches of some milk in the fridge and sugar etc available was great. The owner was also very responsive
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Catherine C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quirky cottage

This is a wonderful place, quirky and very cosy. It’s a steep climb up to the cottage and the stairs are steep too, so it may not be suitable for those with mobility issues, but otherwise I highly recommend it. I also love that all the cleaning products etc are eco-friendly. I will definitely be back. Thank you Tina.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lisa F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely little cottage

Thoroughly annoyed our stay at this cottage. Tiina has thought of everything and the little touches like biscuits, eggs and milk were greatly appreciated. I would thoroughly recommend to friends and relatives.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A Little Gem

We had a fabulous stay here and would not hesitate in stopping again. Everything there which you needed. So quiet and peaceful with wonderful views. The host was very helpful and always prompt with her replies. Thank you Tiina for our wonderful stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jean R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accommodation

Lovely cottage in peaceful location on edge of village
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Janet R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Good location, steep stairs, a lot of steep hills,walks from the door, railway nearby,,Matlock Bath.

Rained a lot but managed to have some lovely walks and lots to do nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary S., Spalding, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage, good location

Lovely cosy cottage, clean and very well equipped. It has a nice elevated position and a small garden with table and chairs which is perfect for a morning coffee or afternoon cuppa. There are lots of walks in the area so we didn't use our car during our stay, we parked near the church, a short walk away. Tiina is a great host and responds quickly. Highly recommended.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very comfortable

Had a lovely time in this cottage. Perfect for a relaxing holiday. Very clean, bed is super comfortable. Never felt bored or homesick staying here.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great getaway cottage wirksworth Derbyshire.

Great getaway home from home cottage. Traditional cottage with all mod cons you could want. Very clean and well thought out.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jane l.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hillside cottage

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in this lovely, cosy cottage. Perfect position as shops, pubs, restaurants, walks all within easy reach but far enough out of the way to be quiet and peaceful at night. Only downside is the steep hill up to the cottage- not a problem for us but could be for anyone less fit / able . Will definitely go again.

8/10 Good

Helen W.

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Lovely cottage in a working town

We enjoyed our stay in what is a perfect cottage for two. We Had dinner at the pub which was good and also went to the arts cinema which is recommended. Wirksworth itself isn’t picturesque but has lovely countryside on its doorstep
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Helen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage

A very peaceful and cosy cottage. It had everything we needed and we have already booked to go again!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Colin H., Newcastle upon Tyne

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Very cosy cottage in great setting

We were not blessed with the best of weather - but mattered not as this was simply a great cottage in which to relax and unwind. Thanks for the great collection of DVDs to fall back on.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Beautiful cottage and village. Great location can walk into the village in 15 minutes. Great bus network to other towns don’t need to use your car. House is home from home don’t need to bring anything. Great owners will go here again

10/10 Excellent

Samantha F.

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Quick break

The cottage is was just perfect for the two of us. Location was a little walk from the town and is on the hillside. So need appropriate footwear. Beautiful views and lovely surroundings. Went far too quick
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel K.

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Perfect

We enjoyed our stay so much in June we returned in August. We can’t wait to go again.

10/10 Excellent

Trina R.

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Small but perfectly formed!

Home away from home. Lovely cosy cottage, great bed.

10/10 Excellent

Marielle R.

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Great stay during Wirksworth Festival

With the lovely weather, this cottage was just perfect as it has a great garden with extensive views. Very comfortable place with dishwasher and powerful shower.

10/10 Excellent

sally f.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

First visit to Derbyshire

Spotless cottage. Kitchen well equipped. Nice to have milk in fridge on arrival. Need that cuppa after a long journey! Take the car to top of the lhill where cottage is, unload as no parking immediately outside prooerty. No problems with parking at the bottom of the hill. Altogether a delightful experience in Derbyshire.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nikki H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relax in comfort and style

This property is just as described, in fact probably better! The owners have thought of every detail that could make your stay comfortable and feel like you are really treating yourself to a relaxing break. The location is not for the faint hearted but it was exactly what we wanted and needed! So peaceful! The bed was comfortable and the cottage was incredibly clean. Finally the communication from the owners was quick, exact and useful. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Hidden gem

This small cottage is a hidden gem. We had a lovely week. The area is very beautiful and interesting, we wouldn’t have mind to stay a week longer. It is a very nice cottage, very quiet and very well equipped. We felt at home.

About the host

Hosted by Tiina Hill

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We are a family living in Wirksworth with an enthusiasm for the outdoors and the cultural life. Wirksworth provides the perfect base for both! We love the artist community in Wirksworth, the annual arts festival and all the other creative activity that takes place. We are always happy to give you ideas for places to visit, or to go walking and cycling. I love fell running and walking in the hills, and my husband loves his collection of mountain and road bicycles and likes to get out mountain biking in the Peak District at every opportunity. The cottage has lots of maps and books for ideas on where to go. We very warmly welcome you here and happy to help you make the most of your stay.

Why they chose this property

We lovingly renovated the cottage, and have spent happy times there ourselves and now want to let other people enjoy the magical countryside spot. I always feel that Hillside Cottage is a very happy beautiful cottage with the beautiful sunlight it gets and the great suntrap garden with lots of birds and butterflies.


What makes this property unique

The cottage has an amazing tranquility and peace about it as it has a Scandinavian influenced beautiful decor, and has views of hills and fields. The garden offers a perfect opportunity for watching the evening sunset with a glass of wine, or enjoy the frosty views in the winter.

Languages:

English, Finnish