Guests say
Riber View is a well-loved cottage praised for its comfort, especially the beds, and its well-equipped kitchen. The property offers lovely views and a garden that is appreciated by guests and their pets. Its location in Matlock is convenient for local exploration, despite the steep access road. Guests have enjoyed the local area and found the property to be a cosy base for their stay.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be clean and comfortable. However, there were some concerns about dog hair, dust, and general cleanliness in certain areas, which suggests room for improvement in the cleaning regime.
The cottage is well-situated in Matlock with beautiful views and a convenient location for local attractions. The steep climb from the town centre is noted, but it does not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback about the location.
Guests consistently mention the comfort of the cottage, particularly the beds and the cosy atmosphere. The property is described as warm and welcoming, contributing to a relaxing stay.
The property is generally well-equipped, with a particularly well-stocked kitchen. However, there are comments about maintenance issues such as the dishwasher and the need for a deep clean in some areas. Parking is also noted as being tight for larger vehicles.
While some guests mentioned lovely touches like wine and milk, there are not enough references to gifts or thoughtful gestures to accurately assess this category. Therefore, it cannot be guaranteed that such amenities will be provided.
About this property
A beautiful terrace, Victorian cottage, with an enchanting feel, posted within the magnificent village of Matlock. Complete with spacious rooms and comforting features, this accommodation offers an excellent stay for families. Wander up the delightful garden path, and you will be intrigued by a warm and traditional sitting room containing leather seating, a large TV, and tied together by a feature wood burner. This lovely room is ideal for welcoming guests, or putting your feet up after an adventurous day. An open plan kitchen and dining area neighbours this space, an inviting and cosy set-up to enjoy those evening meals. Take the stairs, and you will arrive at an elegant shower room, which offers quality features and a clear-cut finish. A signature element of this property is the super-king size bedroom, which echoes a character stone wall, colourful bedding, and a view over the garden; Riber castle and nearby hillside. A second bedroom holds two single beds and lovely floor rugs, making a nice cosy effect. Steep steps lead down to a contemporary styled en-suite bathroom, nicely fitted and well arranged to meet your needs. If this isn't enough, why not enjoy a glass of wine on a sunny day, while relaxing on the patio area outside. Further afield, the village of Matlock is sure to inspire you, with a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a host of attractions including Gullivers Kingdom. To the north is the market town of Bakewell and Chatsworth House and Park - not to be missed. This is a very appealing cottage, tucked away into a memorable location.
The Peak District town of Matlock, together with its neighbour, Matlock Bath, offers a range of shops, pubs and restaurants. Views down the gorge can be enjoyed from the cable car which takes visitors up to the Heights of Abraham an excellent place for all the family with its showcaves, nature trail, water gardens and Owl Maze. South of the town is the start of the High Peak Cycle Trail, whilst a short drive away is the National Tramway Museum at Crich.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x twin plus 2 pull out stacker beds, with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, wifi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Garden to front and rear with patio and furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 3 mins walk.
Note: Steep steps to the rear of property.
Note: Check in 4pm.
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
Reviews (94)
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Linda
The cottage had everything we needed. It was very clean and comfortable and well located for a number of walks and the centre of Matlock. We loved the quirky staircase/landing corridors. Although there was access to and from the property at the back we only used it once. It looked like it was rarely used because there was ivy and bramble growing across it and we had to cut it before letting the dogs up the steps (not a real issue though). We did feel a bit odd walking across the neighbour's lawn and decided just to use the front in future. :-) We liked having the board games to play on an evening and although there were some bits missing from monopoly we still managed to enjoy the game.- We can't fault anything but if we had to be picky there are a couple of health and safety points: the banister on the stairs needs fixing to the wall and the light that is mean to illuminate the step coming through the gate needs fixing to the fence because it was just on the ground and not working. It would have been a less stressful start to the holiday if we had received the key code sooner than 5 mins before we were due to leave. It does state on the website that the code would be received as soon as the final payment is made, which it was, in August! I do take some responsibility for this because I should have chased it as soon as I'd paid. The freezer would benefit from a thorough clean; there were bits of food left in the bottom of one of the drawers and I would not like to use the ice cubes that were also in there. A nice added touch would have been a welcome basket, e.g. milk, eggs, bread, coffee, biscuits, wine. It would have looked a nicer welcome than a basket full of sachets that looked like they'd been left by other people. We found the bin situation confusing because of the different recycling rules in Matlock so, for us Northerners, it would have been better if the instructions were accompanied by a photo of the bin. We also heard the bin collection lorry but our bins weren't taken out. It stated in the information pack that the neighbours would do this so we're guessing it will go out for the next collection?! The black lidded bin was full by the time we'd added to what was already in there. These are all minor points so we hope that you will take them as friendly criticism and that is why I've given 'Facilities and Maintenance' the full 4 smiley faces. Overall we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will recommend your cottage.
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Pamela
The parking was a bit tight but we were aware of that before we booked. The only thing l was concerned about was no mattress or pillow protectors. The mattress was fine but the pillows were rather stained.
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Dave
Itâs clean, comfortable and incredibly well appointed. The parking space is quite tight but easy to manage if you take your time or there is ample free parking close by if youâre a nervous parker like me. Simone and Darren are great hosts and Riber View is a perfect base for exploring the area while the garden is a real sun trap throughout the day. Highly recommended.