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Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Matlock, ENG
  • Carsington Water
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Gulliver's Kingdom
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪66 min drive‬

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About the area

Matlock

On lake.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this Matlock cottage, you'll find Steeple Grange Light Railway and Druids Caves. Cromford Mill and Carsington Water are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Cromford Mill - 10 min drive - 9.1 km
  • The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 11 min drive - 10.0 km
  • Carsington Water - 13 min drive - 9.1 km
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 15 min drive - 11.6 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 15 min drive - 11.9 km

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 17 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 66 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishpond - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Gate Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Riverside Fish Restaurant - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Habib’s Cromford Fish Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Lovely limestone cottage in the heart of the Peak District.

Lovely cottage set in the quite village of Aldwark,Derbyshire.
Ideal location for exploring the Peak district.
Set in a large courtyard with plenty of off road parking,Lawned gardens with children's play area and equipment.
Paddock at the back of the cottage for you to bring your horse or pony.
We will accept up to two dogs ,please check with the owner..
Cosy lounge with open fire, central heating throughout.
Large Dinner kitchen with all facility's provided. Two bedrooms and Bathroom with bath and shower.
Perfect base for exploring the Peaks, Matlock Bakewell, Buxton and Ashbourne all within a 10 mile radius of the cottage. Brewery in the village,Aldwark Ales, Entertainment throughout the summer.
Alton towers,Chatsworth house ,Haddon hall.Gullivers kingdom and so much more to do.

Property manager

Mr N Smith

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Limo/town car service
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee grinder
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fenced yard
  • Firepit
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk
  • Desk chair

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 3 pets total (up to 50 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • In the mountains
  • Near an outlet shopping mall
  • Near the marina
  • Next to a golf course
  • On a lake
  • On a river

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Boat
  • Water park
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Sledding nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden
  • Housekeeping (on request)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 3 (weight limit: 50 lbs per pet)
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 10
Note from host: Field at back erect tents ,Markies for wedings.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 10. Note from host: Field at back erect tents ,Markies for wedings. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Lovely Limestone Cottage in the Heart of the Peak District

Lovely limestone cottage in the heart of the Peak District. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 55 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 55 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 55 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 55 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 55 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Corinne R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect cottage for our family.

We had a really great time here. Going anywhere with 2 young boys is always a worry with how suitable it would be, but The Coach House was perfect. They absolutely loved the bunk beds and the play area outside. We had more than enough space for the 4 of us. The cottage was well equipped for us to self cater for the week and it was lovely and clean. The location is perfect for exploring the Peak District including Matlock and Matlock Bath which is where we would also go to the supermarket. Nigel was an excellent host and really made us feel very welcome as well as the great family next door. We had a great holiday and are looking forward to the returning in the future. Thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Peaceful getaway

We had a wonderful time at the Old Coach House. It had everything we needed and more! Such a restful and peaceful time. Thank you, Nigel!
Stayed 29 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic 10 days, lovely cottage

Wonderful stone converted coach house, very cosy, helpful owner, lots of bits and bobs in the cupboards, everything thought of, good sized rooms too… great facilities and a huge amount of logs and kindling supplied for the wood burner. Heating system worked brilliantly when we needed it as we were snowed in last two days. The perfect place to walk from direct, We found wonderful walks from our doorstep. Very peaceful and quiet setting. Highly recommended - thanks Nigel!
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Brilliant stay, top host

We had a really enjoyable stay and Nigel is a brilliant host. Everything that you need is in the property and Nigel is very helpful. The children loved the 'walled garden' and the dog loved the private field. Will definitely return..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Debbie C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage, beautiful area.

Nigel and family were welcoming and friendly. Cottage was lovely, clean, a home from home. Area is absolutely stunning. Hoping to return soon!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

ANN J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Cottage

The cottage is advertised as Limestone cottage on VRBO but the actual name of cottage is The Coach House,we had terrible trouble finding it we happened to bump into the cottage owners mother and she said she would take us to cottage after telling her the owner is called Nigel. otherwise the cottage is great and has everything you need you do need a car as it is remote.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew F.

Liked: Cleanliness

The Coach House

Lovely old building in a fabulous location with everything we needed inside and enclosed garden outside plus use of the grass field behind for the dogs to walk and play in. Nigel the owner and all of his family there on the surrounding farm were very welcoming and friendly, good communications prior to arriving after booking, thank you for an enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Cath G., wales. uk

Liked: Cleanliness

Holiday

Lovely area especially for walking. Nice secure garden for dogs.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Magdalena R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Remote vintage, dog-friendly coach house

The property is an updated coach house with vintage charm that is situated on a former farm amid the family-owned properties. It was quite difficult to find in the dark on arrival (access is past a farm courtyard and there isn't any phone signal), but the remoteness meant lots of quiet and calm. We went there for its remoteness to get some end-of-year work done and to have some outdoor space for our miniature dachshund. The property has a small, fully enclosed garden that is escape-proof even for tiny dogs. You also get access to a very large grassy field that is fully enclosed and where the dog is allowed to run around. The owner Nigel was very lovely and responsive and came by regularly to check-in on whether everything was alright and to refill the wood for the furnace. The house comes with a large and a small towel per person and bedsheets. For longer stays, a change of towels and more than one kitchen towel might be helpful! We ended up using the washing machine to clean the ones we had, and would recommend providing a drying rack in the house. The furnace was definitely a highlight and so was the quiet. One suggestion might be to add a space heater upstairs, since the house is a bit drafty (as to be expected given it's from the 1650s or so!) and the master bedroom is in an open space/the stairway as part of a gallery and there's no heater. Either way, we'd definitely come back again :)
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue H.

Liked: Cleanliness

New Year at Aldwark

Lovely cosy cottage with everything you need. Great location and a really helpful owner. We hope to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

anna a.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous Family Break In the Peak District

We had a wonderful time at Nigel's cottage in Aldwark A week in the October half term with our 2 boys, 10 and 12 and the dog. Nigel and his family made us feel so welcome, loaded us up with firewood for the wood burner and gave us great tips for dog friendly walks We had brilliant weather and did a couple of big hikes on the Peaks as well as just enjoying the cottage and the fields behind Thank you Nigel, we will be back, Anna and Family
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Scott G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Aldwark stay

Property was as listed and had read several reviews . Perfect for 2 adults and our dog, fenced off garden so we relax knowing our dog was safe. Rural location but only 20 minutes or less to Buxton, 15 to ashbourne, matlock or bakewell. Several local pubs but check online opening times especially if you would like food.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Nice stay

Nice, cosy, traditional cottage. Mostly quiet location but the yard is shared with the owners son and children, so not always very private! My children liked playing out with them on their trampoline though 😊 The owner and his family are around and available for any help you need. Very friendly and welcoming. Kitchen has all the things needed for cooking. Things to note: The main bedroom is more of a mezzanine level above the lounge with curtains rather than a wall. Not a problem for us though really. There is a sofa bed so the cottage can sleep 6, but it would be very cosy!! The only negative for me that it was a shame the nice views are not very visible from inside the cottage as the main windows look out onto the yard. A bigger sofa would be better. The 2 chairs are not ideal for relaxing in front of the tv on an evening.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Craig P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A relaxing and enjoyable week away

Rurally located in a lovely small hamlet yet within very close driving distance of Matlock, Bakewell and a host of other great places to visit and walk, the cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. Nigel was there to greet us on arrival which was nice and explained everything we needed to know however there is all the information needed in a folder should you need it. We needed to let Nigel know about the toaster which had stopped working which we could manage without using the oven grill but in record time, a replacement was provided! Nigel and other family members we met were very friendly. We had our daughters dog with us for the week and he settled in straight away. Would recommend staying at the old coach house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kerri S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely remote cottage

We really enjoyed our peacful stay here
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

diana g.

Liked: Cleanliness

comfy coach house

warm cosy and inviting beautiful views in peaceful quietl location off beaten track but easy access to the beauty spots nearby loving cared for by excellant host
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Home from home

Lovely cottage, warm, clean and comfortable. Enjoyed the surrounding area. Friendly neighbours and the dogs had a great time. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma S.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fab place

Lovely remote cottage with fab walks all around and super comfy and warm.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Amy B., PETERBOROUGH

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Its situated in a quiet rural area which is what we wanted as it was for our babymoon. Its quaint with lovely knick knacks and a real fire!! The Internet works enough for streaming. The neighbours are really friendly. The cottage was clean throughout. I read on an earlier review the bed is uncomfortable, it's not!! It's so comfy, my boyfriend struggles to sleep normally and he slept like a baby. There was a problem with the heat when we arrived but Nigel sorted this out as fast as he could and was informative throughout the whole process and answered his phone fast etc. The information book was great, we went to the recommended Italian restaurant, the food was AMAZING!! We definitely will come back once our baby is born and holiday here in the future. Highly recomment. Thanks
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Debbie R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cosy cottage

Great location, secure garden for dogs. Cosy and warm, well equipped.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Eunice W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wilf’s perfect holiday

Excellent hospitality.perfect for dog with enclosed garden and paddock. Only comment would be not aware bunk beds in second bedroom.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bob W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Enjoyable stay

Lovely quiet location, property very well equipped, had everything we needed. Owner there to welcome us & very helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

janet g.

Liked: Cleanliness

Country cottage in peaceful surroundings

Well equipped cottage in a brilliant location ,near enough to all the locality has to offer, great walks, stately homes and unique villages. Cottage is ideal for couples or small families and dogs. The use of a large enclosed paddock to allow pets to have a good run enhances the property as well as having a safe enclosed garden. Highly recommended
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rowan H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage

Fantastic little cottage and in a lovely remote spot. Thoroughly enjoyed the experience
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey V.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful, quiet and relaxing

Lovely cost cottage in a beautiful area of the peak district and loads to do all withing a short drive away. Matlock bath and the heights of abraham is well worth a visit and speedwell cavern. Would highly recommend nigels cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022