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Cosy, Pet-Friendly Cottage with Direct Access to Carsington Water

Unwind in style at this countryside haven where you can escape to scenic walks around Carsington Water or explore nearby Wirksworth market town.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children's area
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 365 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

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

Cosy, Pet-Friendly Cottage with Direct Access to Carsington Water

Lathkill cottage is a beautifully decorated two-bedroom cottage on the grounds of Stainsborough Hall that sleeps three adults or two adults, one child and one infant in a travel cot.

Recently renovated, the accommodation is all on one level and comprises an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area, two bedrooms (one with a double bed and one bedroom with a single bed), and a bathroom with a large walk-in shower. We provide everything you'll need for a comfortable stay - Linens and towels are included - and we leave those little things you'll need - such as dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, bin bags, tea towels, shampoo, conditioner - in your cottage so you don't need to worry about bringing everything with you.

The terrace at the back of the property overlooks the stunning countryside and beautiful gardens and comes complete with a Webber BBQ and outdoor furniture.

We welcome pets - and provide them with their own (darker) towels and welcome packs. We also have fenced fields for them to run around in!

Lathkill cottage is one of four cottages that we have on the property, but its sufficiently private for you to feel you are getting away from it all. But, we do have some communal facilities for you to enjoy - such as the Games Room with a table tennis table and extensive DVD collection, a tennis court, and a children's play area.

From the cottage, you can step straight out onto the many public footpaths that cross the Derbyshire countryside. You can walk directly from our land on the path around Carsington Water (ideal for walking and cycling), the nearest country pub is a 1-mile walk across the fields and you can walk to the market town of Wirksworth over the fields is less than 30 minutes.

Before you arrive you will receive a comprehensive online guide detailing all the activities that you can do in the area.

Property manager

Joanne Basford

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Table tennis
  • Arcade/game room
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Video library
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
  • Welcoming dogs only

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Chef
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Rafting nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • Unit size: 700 sq ft (65 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 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 allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 50 lbs per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Babies and infants are included in occupancy no.

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Not permitted when only one cottage is rented
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

About the neighborhood

Map
Wirksworth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Carsington Water - 15 min walk
  • Cromford Mill - 6 min drive
  • Heights of Abraham - 9 min drive
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 10 min drive
  • Crich Tramway Village - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Matlock Bath Station - 15 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fishpond - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Nelson Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Gate Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Habib’s Cromford Fish Bar - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wheatcroft's Cafe - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, Pet-Friendly Cottage with Direct Access to Carsington Water pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 50 lbs per pet.

What time is check-in at Cosy, Pet-Friendly Cottage with Direct Access to Carsington Water?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, Pet-Friendly Cottage with Direct Access to Carsington Water?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, Pet-Friendly Cottage with Direct Access to Carsington Water located?

This family-friendly Ashbourne cottage is located in a rural location, 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Carsington Water, and within 6 mi (10 km) of Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Gulliver's Kingdom. Hall Leys Park and Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Cosy, Pet-Friendly Cottage with Direct Access to Carsington Water Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 18 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 18 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous cottage with glorious views
We loved everything about this little cottage - the views, the facilities, the helpfulness of the owners. Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ronald d.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peace and tranquillity
What a charming cottage this was. Excellent positions for looking around the are, but also peaceful in the evenings. The owners were very well -coming and could not do enough for you, We were ask if we would like to go to the wine tasting but we were so relaxed we fell asleep. We also took our 3 month day with us and they made him very wecome. I can not praise the owner's and the property enough. 150% for customer sevice.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Another amazing stay
Love coming here with the family. Thanks again for a great holiday.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Kate L., Witham, England

Wonderful rural location, lovely cottages
I would highly recommend these cottages, very nicely refurbished with lovely decor. My children loved the play area and we enjoyed the tennis court as a family. You can sit outside in the sun all day at the back of the cottages with rolling hills as your view. Great hosts, very good communication and on site should you need anything - great wine available to taste/buy. Overall one of the best self catering breaks we’ve had in england.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

Jörg L.

Schöne Lage, gut eingerichtet mit nettem Vermieter
Es gibt nichts auszusetzen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Barbara J.

Unas maravillosas vacaciones!
El cotagge esta situado en una preciosa zona de Inglaterra, rodeado de prados y campos espectaculares, al lado del Peak District. Se pueden hacer muchas excursiones para conocer esa parte del país, su gastronomía, pueblos típicos, e idilicos Castillos y Mansiones. Hay muchas rutas para bici y senderismo. Los propietarios son muy amables y atentos. La casa está muy limpia, y decorada con buen gusto, cómoda y acogedora. Tiene un jardincito ideal con barbacoa. No tiene escaleras, por lo que es de fácil acceso para carritos y sillas de bebe. Disponen de trona y cuna. Una estupenda opción para unas maravillosas vacaciones. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- The cotagge is located in a beautiful area of ​​England, surrounded by meadows and spectacular fields, next to the Peak District. You can make many excursions to know that part of the country, its gastronomy, typical villages, and idyllic Castles and Mansions. There are many routes for bike and hiking. The owners are very friendly and attentive. The house is very clean, and decorated with good taste, comfortable and cozy. It has an ideal garden with barbecue. It has no stairs, so it is easily accessible for baby carriages and chairs. They have a high chair and a cot. A great option for a wonderful vacation. Thanks for everything!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Joanna B.

Brilliant
Lovely base for our family holiday. Thank you Joanne and Tim.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Georgina R.

Lovely property
We really enjoyed our stay - we chose it because it was close to our friends in Middleton and it was very convenient to visit them. We enjoyed a game of tennis and walking round the grounds but most of our time was spent off the property. The cottage was really clean and the beds comfortable. It was lovely and quiet so we slept very well. I do wish I had brought my slippers as only the bedrooms were carpeted! We had a problem with the bathroom towel rail not working and although this was not fixed during our stay (which made the bathroom chilly) the owners were extremely helpful and communicative over the problem and gave us clean dry towels and I was able to tumble dry them on another day. The kitchen is small but perfectly well equipped for basic cooking and heating meals I had pre-made. It was useful to have the use of a freezer across the yard too. The television reception was intermittent but we made use of the extensive DVD collection in the games room so it didn't matter too much. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex C.

Lovely compact cottage with great walks out the back door
We stayed here with anothe couple and we had 2 dogs between us. Cottage was perfect for our weekend stay but would be a little compact for a week with 4 adults but perfect for a couple and a child I'm sure. The lake really is a couple of minutes out the back gate of their land and a pub less than 20 mins walk away around the lake. Would recommend for sure.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Mark K.

Great property with superb outlook
We loved our stay and will definitely recommend this property to our friends and family. The owners were very friendly and helpful with great local knowledge. Overall a relaxing and enjoyable stay..
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy V.

Great break, comfy cottage, good hosts, good location for rest,walking and sight seeing
Cottages overlooking the pond, fields and countryside, in a tranquil setting. Good weather made each morning a lovely start and for a very relaxing break. A short drive into Wirksworth, or walkable along the lane up hill, or a great walk across fields to Carrsington Reservoir, for walking, bike trail, restaurant and cafe. Or drive to Tissington trail for a great cycle along the old railway. Walk into Ashbourne for some history, from the top of the trail too. Lots of other walks around- we were here when the lambs were springing around , which with the cows, geese and birsdong in full flow made for an idyllic location. Eateries in Wirksworth /shops and good pubs in locality. Mistral is a good favourite. Saturday market in Wirkskworth definitely worth a visit- get there earlier if you don't want to miss out on the great bread and cakes...and good coffee. There is a stone museum and the Star Disc (best at night) to see in Wirksworth. Matlock Bath and Masson Mills for shopping at factory prices. Cottage was clean and comfortable. Tiled floors so you may want your slippers! Open plan kitchen had limited space for us as I did cook a lot, due to our requirements, but it would have been ample for a family eating ready made food/lighter meals...there was a microwave, dishwasher and oven/hob. All utensils we needed-although a bit short on cutlery-as we cooked 3 meals a day. Tea towels/washing up liquid/dishwasher tabs all provided. Take your own bathroom toiletries but towels provided for. We made very good use of the table tennis, played tennis on the court briefly and the others made good use of the large dvd selection! I read my books on the terrace in the sunshine! Host Tim was very friendly- made time to join us at the table tennis! and made our stay relaxed and enjoyable. He has a decent bottle of wine too! We left with a view to coming back - for those times when we just need to rest. No internet to speak of and not the fastest in the game room- but I view that as a PLUS! we left significantly more rested and calmer than when we had arrived! Recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tara and Gavin M.

Great cottage perfect for walking
A lovely cottage with great walks around, we took our labrador and he had a great time running everywhere. Tim was very helpful letting us into the property before the time we should have arrived. A lovely few days away.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Micki H.

Charming and idyllic
Our stay in Lathkill cottage was lovely. The cottage was clean and had everything we needed including a cot for the baby. There was a slight problem with the light over the stove but the owner tried to help resolve it temporarily with tape. Apparently someone was coming out the next week to sort that. Everything in the cottage is new and nearly pristine. The grounds around the cottage are stunning and idyllic. I only wish we had taken a bit more time to enjoy it there rather than venturing out. We were a bit unsure about check in and check out procedures but didn't have any trouble with it and hope we did what we were supposed to do before we left! The play room for all the cottages is a nice amenity with lots of DVDs, wifi, games, a freezer and washing facilities. We would definitely return which I hope to do so I can take in the country surroundings more.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

A place to get away from it all
Clean and cosy property with all amenities, situated in the middle of the countryside with easy access to walks and a short drive to more walks, bicycle rental, pubs, villages and towns. And if you want to not just walk, there is a tennis court, or table tennis if it is raining. Wifi and mobile signal patchy which can only be a good thing. We only stayed a few days of an off peak week and thoroughly enjoyed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Lovely, cosy Accommodation with a picturesque scenery
A good location for people who love walking. A good amenities - the property was spotless clean and well- maintained even though the wireless signal is poor which is a good sign for all of us to stop using Internet heavily and get out to explore the world of Wirksworth. The Rising Sun pub is an excellent venue for everyone to eat out and I thoroughly enjoyed eating their vegetarian meal. Good beer too. Been visited to popular cafe called Mercia which offer high standard of snacks and their staffs are so friendly sharing their experience of working there. A highly recommendation for anyone who want to wind down and chill out.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rowena C.

Beautiful cottage and location
Very lovely cottage set in beautiful countryside. The outside space was wonderful, capturing the sunshine all day. Hosts were incredibly friendly and provided a cot and high chair for our visit. We will definitely visit again sometime.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Helen B.

Well presented cottage in a lovely setting.
Tim was very welcoming and friendly. Lovely cottage, very clean. Well positioned for exploring the peaks. Newly refurbished with well equipped kitchen. Tennis courts and play room very useful in the wet weather. Would recommend it.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2016
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

John D.

Relaxing setting for a peaceful break.
The property is in a beautiful setting in the Derbyshire countryside. The owners were very helpful and friendly. We went on some lovely walks around the reservoir and into Wirksworth.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2016