Lavender Cottage

ID: S287503

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 5
  • ・ Pets 2

Guests say

Lavender Cottage is consistently praised for its spaciousness, cleanliness, and well-equipped facilities. The garden is appreciated by guests and their pets, and the location is ideal for exploring the Derbyshire Dales. The thoughtful touches by the hosts, such as welcome gifts, add to the charm of the cottage.

Guests frequently commend the cottage for its cleanliness, with numerous mentions of the property being spotless and well-maintained. The attention to detail in this regard contributes to the overall positive experience.

The cottage's location is highly regarded for its proximity to local amenities, pubs, and walking opportunities. Its setting in the Derbyshire Dales makes it a prime spot for exploring the surrounding countryside.

Comfort is a highlight, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy. The cottage's ability to accommodate both social gatherings and individual relaxation is well-received.

The cottage is praised for its well-equipped kitchen, modern bathrooms, and additional amenities like games and DVDs. However, some guests noted minor issues with parking and access, which slightly impacts the score.

The hosts' thoughtfulness is evident through personal touches such as welcome cards and gifts, which are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests. While such gestures are warmly received, it's noted that these are not guaranteed for every stay.

About this property

Duffield 1.0 miles. Situated in the charming village of Milford, which sits alongside the River Derwent, is this lovely detached dwelling, Lavender Cottage. Offering five guests a beautiful base from which to enjoy the delights of Derbyshire and the Peak District, Lavender Cottage boasts everything you need and more for a wonderful self-catered stay from a beautiful multi-level enclosed garden to an elegant master bedroom with en-suite. Soak up the picture-perfect exterior before stepping through the front door, finding the homely sitting room to your right where a large TV sits within the bay window facing the plush sofas for you to relax on. From here, head into the snug for some quiet reading time, or walk back through to the other side of the house to the dining room for board game, with this spacious and social room home to both a large dining table and some plush seating too. A well-equipped kitchen awaits you at mealtimes to get creative with your cooking, with a large gas cooker and hob, fridge/freezer, coffee maker and microwave all at your fingertips, complemented by the original stonework still showing in places throughout. A handy cloakroom lies off the kitchen, while stepping out into the small courtyard, which will also bring you to the external utility where a washing machine and tumble dryer provide further convenience. Head upstairs to discover three beautiful bedrooms, with a single room, a double room and finally a master king-size bedroom with a large en-suite shower room all featuring plenty of storage and lovely decoration and colour schemes. Serving two of the bedrooms is the family bathroom, home to Victorian style tiling with a bath and shower overhead. Spend time out in the pretty garden, with a patio area home to seating for alfresco dining and drinks, and lawn spaces for your canine companions to stretch their legs on, perfect for warm summer days, there is also secure bike storage to the side of the property. Discover plenty to do in the vicinity of Milford, with the village home to five pubs, all within walking distance so you'll have plenty of choice when it comes to dining out and finding a well-deserved pint at the end of a busy day. The Chevin Golf Club is a popular course nearby and lies on the road to Duffield where you'll find the nearest supermarket for all your essentials and ingredients, whilst in the opposite direction is the bustling town of Belper with a larger selection of amenities. Belper is also home to rich local history being the world's first Cotton Mill town, with Strutt's North Mill Museum offering an insight into what the town was like in the height of the milling industry. Wander around Belper's 'Jewel in the Crown', the beautiful River Gardens created in Edwardian times by the Strutt family in 1906, taking a stroll along the promenade by the river before finding the local cafés and tearooms for an afternoon treat. This cottage has easy access to terrific walking and cycling paths, and also to several picturesque villages and towns, the local bus route is also very useful for travelling to either Derby, Belper, Matlock or Buxton. A scenic car journey will bring you to the magnificent Peak District National Park, bursting with stunning walking routes and beautiful open countryside, and also the stunning historical houses of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall or Kedleston Hall. Enjoy a relaxing break in Derbyshire with your loved ones at Lavender Cottage.

Set just south of Belper and only around 15 miles from the Peak District is the lovely village of Duffield. Situated in Derbyshire, this upmarket village is a wonderful base for a relaxing break in the Dales, with the remains of Duffield Castle to explore, Chevin Golf Club to visit, and plenty of excellent walking routes in the vicinity. Discover a great collection of local shops and businesses, with all the essentials covered by the Coop supermarket and several pubs.

Accommodation

Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x single.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.

Cloakroom with WC.

Kitchen.

External utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room with open fire.

Snug

Gas central heating with open fire.

Large gas cooker and hob, microwave, coffee maker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slimline dishwasher, TV, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Parking for one car on drive and on-street parking available.

Enclosed multi-level garden with lawn, patio, seating, barbecue and pond.

Secure bike storage adjacent to the house.

Two well-behaved medium-sized dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.1 mile.

Please note: Children under 12 are not permitted at this property

Nearby points of interest

  • Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
  • Donington Park
  • Manchester Museum
  • Dovedale
  • Nottingham Contemporary
  • Lumsdale Valley

Reviews (60)

  • Clive

    Great location for touring the area. The owners very quickly fixed a blown build and faulty rad valve. The garden was great for our small dog. Super pub just down the road which we used twice. Comfortable beds and well equipped kitchen. If there had been some cleaning kit we would have cleaned bath and shower. Overall we had a lovely week in the Dales and hope to come back in the future.

  • Matthew

    It would be better to state that in the property description. Also a minor one, there were no egg cups Apart from those two things the cottage was superb and really pleasant to stay in.

  • Tamar

    Cottage was as described.Lovely local pub The King William short walk away.We really enjoyed our weekend and would recommend this property to others.

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