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Historic Cottage in a Traditional Mill Village

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Exterior
Dining Room
Dining Room with High Chair
Steps to shower room
Family Room Single Beds

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
Cromford, ENG
  • Cromford Mill
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Gulliver's Kingdom
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Heights of Abraham
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪58 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 1 Crib

1 half bathroom

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
Separate dining area

About this property

Historic Cottage in a Traditional Mill Village

Located in Cromford near Matlock in the Peak District, the cottage dates from 1765 and offers a relaxing and tranquil holiday setting away from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Steeped in history and part of the Derwent Valley world heritage site this beautiful cottage was once a local lead miners home. It became known as Tinsmiths Cottage because later occupants made pots and pans for the village.

Please note: A full refund will be given if guests are prevented from taking their holiday due to Covid restrictions. Last minute short stays are welcome.

The cottage accommodates up to 6 people, has a spacious oak beamed lounge, dining room, two toilets and well equipped kitchen.

The ground floor houses the kitchen and dining room with a large table and six chairs, and a highchair for those who require it. You will find the shower room with downstairs toilet leading off this room. Up the gentle staircase the large family bedroom, with its double and two single beds, is just right for a family where the children prefer to share a room. The double bedroom is great for those who want more privacy or just a cosier room. Both rooms have wardrobes and chests of drawers so that guests can feel at home during their stay. There is a toilet with a sink on this floor, too. The comfortable lounge has two settees and a large armchair providing plenty of seating for everyone, with a coffee table, a TV, a DVD player and a selection of family films. Books and board games are available during normal (non-pandemic) stays.

Property manager

Ian and Lesley Cox
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
A cot and high chair are available.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
One well behaved pet allowed. Two by permission
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed inside the cottage

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

About the area

Matlock

Located in Matlock, this cottage is in the city centre and on a river. Peak District National Park and Matlock Parks Country Park reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Gulliver's Kingdom and Steeple Grange Light Railway. Consider Blackbrook House for a night out or Crich Tramway Village if you're travelling with kids. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and rock climbing nearby.
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Map
Cromford, ENG

What's nearby

  • Cromford Mill - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Heights of Abraham - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
  • Crich Tramway Village - 8 min drive - 7.5 km

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 2 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 58 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishpond - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Nelson Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Fish Restaurant - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Habib’s Cromford Fish Bar - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Kostas Cafe - ‬2 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Historic Cottage in a Traditional Mill Village pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Historic Cottage in a Traditional Mill Village?

Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Historic Cottage in a Traditional Mill Village?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Historic Cottage in a Traditional Mill Village located?

This family-friendly Matlock cottage is located on a river, within a 15-minute walk of Cromford Mill and Matlock Parks Country Park. Gulliver's Kingdom and Steeple Grange Light Railway are also within 1 mile (2 km). Matlock Bath Station is 27 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 66 out of 81 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 14 out of 81 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 81 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 81 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 81 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Owen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location and hosts
I cant thank the hosts enough about how accomodating they were.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great time
The cottage was fantastic very quirky, everything i exactly how it was described.We slept in the double in the family room as we liked the space but the other room looked lovely. The owners were lovely and we found the area quiet but plenty of options toget out
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The property is absolutely stunning, so peaceful! We stayed here to visit family over in Belper and it was so nice to have our own space to go back to. The cottage was warm welcoming and cosy, the surrounding area was so beautiful and we had everything we needed right in our doorstep.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

karl m.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break with family
The property was ideal for us as a family First time in the area and everything was delightful So much to see and do within walking distance of the cottage.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in fantastic location
We had a lovely stay, the cottage is very well equipped and was very quirky, all the information was clear and included some interesting local history. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking to visit the area
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay
Loved the property, lots of nice extra touches (our family loved all the games) and in a great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie Y.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Quirky Cottage
We were amazed at the size and layout of the property and suited all of our needs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holger M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gerald p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Lovely stay visited lots of places very nice cottage would recommend it to anyone could not fault it at all.
Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

gary B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely place
Very pretty place, well maintained in very nice area
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Georgina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stay
Loved it and such a lovely place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

shirley b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect
Everything was great. We wanted for nothing. The are was amazing. Full of 18th century history including the cottage. We walked to the Mills, along the canals. Infact we walked everywhere
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cottage
Cottage really nice and homely only thing we think is kitchen and dining room could do with a bit off a decorating and for dark nights a bulk head outside light to light court yard up apart from that a beautiful cottage to stay
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Tin Smith Cottage
Roomy property . Nice location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Mini break
Cottage was old but Very comfortable, excellent area with lot's of places to visit. Just what we wanted
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Susan A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Did the job with room to move.
Lots of history and room to move inside. No secure garden for pets. Main Cromford road is noisy and busy. Lots of interesting buildings and walks. We managed to get lost twice! All part of the fun and challenge.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Alan B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very interesting
Very interesting property a must stay here
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nathan B., Northampton (England)

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage
Booked last minute. Really nice place. Beds are lovely. Great location. Parking was ok, but limited so not sure what we’d do if unavailable. Will book again.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Russell E., London

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice location, interesting cottage, a bit eccentric
Cromford is something of a road hub, so expect lots of traffic on the main roads. Parking is ok but tricky in the centre. The village has a number of little shops and restaurants, with the Greyhound a stand out for eating. The cottage is period, with the expected quirkiness of layout. The kitchen needs updating although is adequately equipped and fine for a short stay. The shower enclosure needs replacing with proper safety glass. The living room is a good size and comfortable. The dining room is fine for up to six people. I’d avoid the cottage in cold weather as it’s likely to be a bit chilly. The cottage is well located for walks along the lovely Cromford canal and exploring the historical mills and industrial heritage. Overall, this is a place I’d recommend for a good value short stay although it’s a bit short of the luxury and comforts of many other Vrbo properties.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location
Tinsmith Cottage
This is a lovely cottage, decorated really well and has everything you could need. Village busy at weekends and cottage is handy for the shop which is well stocked and 3 pubs handy. We hoped it would rain so that we could see the Bear Pit with a lot of water in it but it stayed fine. Only disadvantage was having to go downstairs for a shower but apart from that it is fine.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ellena E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fantastic stay
We loved this property. It was the perfect size for 5 of us (3 teenagers!) and in a great area. There are loads of walks locally and so much to do within short drives. The cottage was super warm and comfortable and the hosts very responsive to all enquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great find and perfect spot
What a lovely cottage with almost everything you would need to make your stay comfortable. I would highly recommend this place for small groups or families. Just a stones throw away from the highstreet and the convenience store on the corner it was a perfect place for us but not much noise from the road, which was great. There is a lovely little play area for the kids just around the corner and a few lovely crafty shops, cafes and eateries.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
World heritage Cromford
V good
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Clare H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous place
Very quiet location, well laid out property, with comfortable seating and beds, tiny issue dealt with incredibly fast by hosts, cannot fault them and plan to return
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
We stayed here for Christmas weekend and had a lovely time. The cottage is fully equipped with everything you could possibly need, we even made a full Christmas dinner. The cottage is in a lovely location, a few minutes walk to the mill, 3 local pubs a lovely little hide away cafe straight opposite the cottage, only 10 minutes walk to matlock bath. The cottage was lovely and clean and very warm for a old building. We loved our Christmas/ welcome presents as well, what a lovely thing to do. Thank you for a fabulous stay
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

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Hosted by Ian and Lesley Cox

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