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Idyllic, Pet-Friendly 3-bedroom Cottage at Stainsborough Hall, Carsington Water

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Outdoor dining
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children's area
TV, fireplace, DVD player, ping pong
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

Map
Wirksworth, United Kingdom, ENG
  • Carsington Water
    15 min walk
  • Cromford Mill
    6 min drive
  • Matlock Parks Country Park
    7 min drive
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    61 min drive

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About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this vacation home is in a rural location, a 1-minute drive from Carsington Water and 6 minutes from Cromford Mill. .This family-friendly vacation home is 8.3 mi (13.4 km) from Peak District National Park and 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Chatsworth House.
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What's nearby

  • Carsington Water - 15 min walk
  • Cromford Mill - 6 min drive
  • The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 7 min drive
  • Heights of Abraham - 9 min drive
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 10 min drive

Getting around

  • Ambergate Station - 11 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

About this property

Entire place

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

Idyllic, Pet-Friendly 3-bedroom Cottage at Stainsborough Hall, Carsington Water

Dovedale cottage is a beautifully decorated three-bedroom cottage in the grounds of Stainsborough Hall.

Recently renovated, the accommodation comprises an open-plan kitchen, dining and living area - with a log-burner - three bedrooms, and a bathroom.

One bedroom is on the ground floor and two bedrooms are attic rooms on the first floor.

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 pack. We have fenced terrace areas so that your pets can't get out.

Dovedale cottage is one of five cottages that we have on the estate, but its sufficiently private for you to feel you are getting away from it all.

We do have some communal facilities for you 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 information pack detailing all the activities that you can do in the area. We also provide an online shopping service should you want to stock your cottage with local produce. And through our partnerships with local attractions, we can offer discount tickets to Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, The Heights of Abraham, Crich Tramway Museum, and Matlock Farm Park.
Make yourself comfortable in this vacation home, which features a fireplace. There's a private patio. A kitchen is outfitted with a refrigerator, an oven, and a stovetop. Conveniences include a microwave and a coffee/tea maker.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as an arcade/game room and barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Joanne Basford

Languages

English, French

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Kitchen

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

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bath or shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Shampoo
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV
  • Ping pong table
  • Games room
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near outlet shopping

Things to do

  • Tennis on site
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

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

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

Idyllic, Pet-Friendly 3-bedroom Cottage at Stainsborough Hall, Carsington Water Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 7 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews" "
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant location and cosy
Excellent
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Verity S.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Mostly very pleased!
Unfortunately due to a mix-up on my part, our trip had to be cut short. I would have liked to have stayed longer. The property itself is comfortable, well-equipped, cosy, and in a fantastic rural location. My daughter loved the outside play area, and we enjoyed a stroll through the field to Carsington Water. It's a good location for exploring local attractions such as Arkwright's Mill. The garden space is also fab with a wonderful view to the fields at the back, shame we didn't get ideal weather to use it. However I was disappointed with some of the housekeeping. I went to have a bath with my young daughter on arrival, only to find a huge clump of blonde hair stuck to the tiles, along with lots of soap-splashes. There's no way that the tiles can have been cleaned since the last occupant used the shower. There were also many visible finger marks on the fridge drawer, the TV stand was very dusty, and - this probably can't be helped to some degree - there were little bits of what looked like dead petals/seed cases all over the upstairs beds and on top of the fireplace, which were very hard to clear up without a hoover so they were just everywhere in the bedrooms. They will have blown down via the chimney and the upstairs velux windows which were left slightly open before we arrived. The rest of the house seemed well-maintained but I felt let down by these details, especially given the enhanced focus on hygiene at the moment. I'd like to go back at some point as the location is stunning, and overall it's a very comfortable property but did feel the cleaning situation let it down a bit.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idyllic setting
Well appointed property with all mod cons. Clean and well-equipped. Perfect for a weekend away from the hustle and bustle!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Andy L.

Nice little cottage in a lovely setting.
Nice little cottage in a lovely setting.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

8/10 Good

Julia T.

fantastic location
Lovely little cottage with private terrace garden looking over the fields and well placed for enjoying the Peak District
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Eleanor M., Birmingham

Lovely. A few things to tweak.
Clean and tidy. Setting beautiful. Lots of local pubs to eat at and near attractions. New furniture. comfy beds. Beds are not full singles, but okay for our boys. A few bits missing for 6 guests. No Wi-Fi. Very imited tv channels. Okay for us but could be a problem for others. Games room and tennis courts brilliant!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2017

8/10 Good

Alison P.

Perfect weekend away
Joanne and Tim were fabulous friendly hosts. Very helpful before and on arrival. Happy to answer all our questions and very informative regarding the surrounding area. The setting of Stainsborough Hall is idyllic with stunning views. Dovedale Cottage is well equipped and had everything we needed during our stay. Six of us stayed in the cottage and there was plenty of room. Early evening drinks on the patio in the sunshine was a bonus as we had good weather too. Amazing walks from the doorstep we didn't need to travel anywhere at all. Thank you for a fantastic girly weekend. We'll be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2017

10/10 Excellent

Marie S.

Peaceful countryside break
Cosy cottage and very friendly and helpful owners. The view from the back of the cottage is gorgeous - sheep pottering on the hills, a little pond with ducks paddling. A real treat for smoke-choked urbanites. A walk through the fields brings you to Wirksworth which has lots of lovely pubs and places to eat, plus antiques shops etc. Perfect for a weekend away.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Janine S.

Lovely cottage, all newly decorated and furnished, in a beautiful location
Joanne was extremely helpful, accommodating and available throughout our stay. We had everything we needed and the games room was great for the family to play table tennis together, with a huge selection of films to watch in the evenings and books to read. The only thing is that, while WiFi was available in the games room, it wasn't available in the cottage which would have been useful. Maybe, really, this is a good thing for a countryside retreat! We would definitely consider staying here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2016

10/10 Excellent

Bobby S.

Great Property in the English Countryside
WE loved our stay and the owners are great. Its a very nice property with amazing views. Internet is only available in the game room and there is NO CELL service in the room. But if you are trying to get away from it all, this is the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2016

10/10 Excellent

Victoria H.

Wonderful, soul-nourishing stay in the Derbyshire countryside
We loved our stay at Stainsborough Hall. Joanne and Tim were wonderful hosts, with just enough information, introduction and welcomes, knowing they were there if we needed anything, but equally left to our own devices to enjoy the beautiful setting they have created. We loved waking up to a wonderful Derbyshire view every morning, our 2 dogs loved the countryside walks and as an international family, we loved having the opportunity to congregate in a rural, soul-nourishing, relaxing environment. Lovely walks exploring the area, BBQ one evening, wonderful cottage with everything we needed. Pristine clean and very welcoming. We would love to return. Thank you Joanne and Tim.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2016