Escape to the charming Crich Village and unwind at this Typical Derbyshire stone cottage, where a cosy lounge with a coal burner effect gas fire invites relaxation. With 2 generous double bedrooms, a dining kitchen, and south-facing back garden perfect for al-fresco dining, this is an ideal retreat for friends and family or romance.
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9.29.2 out of 10
Wonderful
Entire home
2 bedroomsSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor Space
Parking available
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About this property
OWL COTTAGE
cosy 2 BEDROOM cottage perfect for walks and relaxing, dog friendly
Typical Derbyshire stone cottage with cosy lounge, with low beamed ceiling and coal burner effect gas fire. Cupboards with games, jigsaws, lego, colouring pens and books , local info and walking maps. Wifi, television and radio available. I believe this is a great place to make time for yourself, friends and family, a place to relax, a place for romance. The cottage has 2 generous double bedrooms, (1 with a kingsize bed), a bright dining kitchen and a downstairs shower room/toilet. The kitchen opens to a good sized, fenced in, south facing back garden with patio , lawn and flower beds. It is quite private and great for al fresco dining and a dog. The cottage is located on the edge of Crich Village, near the Stand and Tramway museum. There are lots of public footpaths nearby. Lots of off lead walks for dogs. Crich itself is very picturesque (featured in the television series Peak Practice as the village of Cardale) and has everything you need within a 15 minute walk : 2 pubs, convenience store, lovely bakery /tearoom, traditional butcher, Indian restaurant, fish and chips , post office and even a hair dresser/ beauty salon! Crich is only a 15 minute drive from Matlock Bath with restaurants, (esp Fish and Chips), Tearooms, Musea, Gullivers Kingdom, the Heights of Abraham and lots of small shops. The peak district and historical sights like Chatsworth, Hardwick Hall, Keddleston Hall, Haddon Hall and many more are all well less than 1 hour drive away. Even Alton Towers is only about 1 hour drive. There is information on lots of tourist attractions, local restaurants and walks available at the cottage. Ordnance survey maps for the brave or experienced ones...
Property amenities
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Stovetop
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Shampoo
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Smoking not allowed
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near an outlet shopping mall
Things to do
Golf
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Swimming nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Pets
Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Children and extra beds
This property does not allow children
Events
No events 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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
We should mention
This property does not have elevators
About the neighborhood
Located in Matlock, this cottage is in a rural area. Alfreton Golf Club and Matlock Bath Cable Car Station are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit East Midlands Designer Outlet and Chesterfield Market. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at SMH Group Stadium or Field Mill. Discover the area's water adventures with swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Matlock travel guide
Is OWL COTTAGE
cosy 2 BEDROOM cottage perfect for walks and relaxing, dog friendly pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at OWL COTTAGE
cosy 2 BEDROOM cottage perfect for walks and relaxing, dog friendly?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at OWL COTTAGE
cosy 2 BEDROOM cottage perfect for walks and relaxing, dog friendly?
Check-out is at 11:00 AM.
Where is OWL COTTAGE
cosy 2 BEDROOM cottage perfect for walks and relaxing, dog friendly located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.3 mi (0.4 km) from Crich Tramway Village and within 3 mi (5 km) of Wingfield Manor and Leawood Pumphouse. Lea Gardens is 2.7 mi (4.3 km) away. Whatstandwell Station is 27 minutes by foot.
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OWL COTTAGE
cosy 2 BEDROOM cottage perfect for walks and relaxing, dog friendly Reviews
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Wonderful
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We had a wonderful time in this cozy cottage! Annick made us all feel very welcome including our family dog. The bedrooms are upstairs, quite spacious and with a very nice view. There is a lovely little backyard that is completely fenced in and we got to eat the delicious apples from the apple tree. There are many different walks in the area and as the town centre of Crich is just a short walk away, so you also have access to a little grocery store, a bakery, and a pub among. Annick was a proactive, warm and wonderful host and we will certainly come back when we are in the area again!
We had a great time in Crich and the surrounding area. The cottage was very warm and cosy one of the best we have stayed in. The garden was perfect for our 2 whippets to safely zoom around in. The owner was very helpful and answered all our questions about checking in etc. We would love to return in the summer to enjoy the garden in bloom. Thank you
As it took my little old fingers a little while to grapple with the key box I felt my heart sink.
But on opening the door I was absolutely delighted to find a fresh, clean and light little cottage tastefully decoratrd and we'll appointed. Two hugely comfortable bedrooms easily negotiated stairs, a perfect kitchen and a working shower - the decor is so lovely with little touches of Germany (schoen) Fizz glasses, good sized pans and lovely crockery.
Bless you Number 45
Bill M.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Sarahh B.
2 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Check-in
Recent Get Away To Crich
My first communication I had was from our booking site telling us to check in after 3:30pm. Then we received an email from the host stating we could check in after 2:30pm.
We arrived to the property just after 3:30pm to find the front door open and the host still inside cleaning.
We weren’t able to really unpack until 3:45pm when the host left…
There was rubbish left in the bin and a mug left on the draining board for us to dry and put away.
We were informed there were towels in the property, we could not find this no matter how hard we searched. We were told there was a night light for the bottom of the stairs, it took us until our last night to find it on top of a high shelf.
Overall, the property was nice and for a quick get away, it was lovely… especially with the large garden for the dog to play in.
Property is close to multiple extractions such as the Crich Tramway Museum which is just around the corner.
Lovely area to stay and we would come back to the area again.
My best friend and I stayed here and we couldn't be happier. It's even more beautiful than the pictures, and the host was so easy to reach if we had any questions or concerns. As an American we were a little nervous because it is a small local village, but everyone there made us feel like locals and were very welcoming when they met us. Can't recommend this stay enough, already talking about staying here next year.
The Blue R.
Stayed 9 nights in Apr 2025
Archival
8/10 Good
Andrew W.
30 October 2017
Cosy , bijou, comfortable and great for dogs
We had a lovely time staying here . It was cosy, comfortable and warm . Our dog loved sleeping by the fire . We had lots of lovely walks . The cottage provided everything we needed for a cosy base for Peak District adventures , the highlights being Thorpe Cloud Hill at Dovedale and an amazing caving trip .
Thanks for a lovely holiday!
A great little cottage which is bigger on the inside than the outside suggests. Lounge comfortable and kitchen/diner extension spacious and well equipped. Good sized bedrooms with comfortable beds.
Ideal for dog owners with walks nearby and beyond. The nearby tramway museum is superb with it's recreations of a Victorian village.The next-door neighbours were very friendly and helpful.
A couple of minor issues: the steps at the front could do with a handrail and the fittings for the curtains are flimsy and collapsed on a couple of occasions.
Annick's cottage was cosy, nice and quiet and well located for a working break. Lots of lovely walks nearby and the house was a good sized cottage with a nice bright kitchen.
A lovely cosy cottage, with a garden, which my dogs loved , lovely walks on our doorsteps , walking distance to the village of Crich, we ate in the Black Swan and had a delicious curry from the local Indian, the sun shone all weekend, the owner Annick was so helpful, I would definitely recommend this gem to friends and family and I hope we can visit again in the near future, Sally and family x
Lovely few days in a beautiful part of the country, cottage provided every we needed.
Had lovely few days away staying at this cottage, lovely safe garden for our pup to play while we enjoyed a drink after a busy day walking some of the paths close by.
Had a lovely stay here. Crich village is beautiful and the cottage is absolutely perfect. Positioned well for visiting the Peak District. Will be back for sure.
Came to area to visit son and granddaughters, who live with mother in law in Ripley. I drove the 15 minutes to get them and we spent lots of time together which was lovely. Drove them home again in the evening. Location fantastic. Lovely and peaceful. Would definitely stay again.
Lovely property and host was very responsive.
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We loved this cottage. It had everything we needed and was warm, cozy and comfortable. Great attention to detail and thoughtful instructions. A short 10 minute walk to Crich Stand gives a panoramic view of the stunning countryside. In the field around the corner, opposite the Cliff Inn is a friendly Alpaca (or Llama?) That was a quirky bonus! We will definitely be back.
Amazing everything thought about .great cosy cottage
Excellent rental had for 5 wks visiting family locally . Great location to all near by towns and motorway . Would definitely recommend this cottage . Great response with company and owner .Easy to book and make payment s x
Michele E.
Verified
8/10 Good
Jennifer A.
24 May 2018
Good location.
We only booked for 3 days which wasn't enough for all the things to do and see in Derbyshire. The cottage was perfect for us, both in size, position and comfort and had a lovely shower room. The Tram Museum was just around the corner and a local pub, the Cliff Inn, did lovely food. We hope to visit again sometime.
Jennifer A.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2018
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul D.
9 April 2018
Lovely village, great for walking the dogs, lots of amenities
Lovely cottage, clean and warm and had everything you would need. Safe enclosed garden for the dogs or the kids. Parking on the street right outside the cottage