Walton House

About this property

Wirksworth 4.2 miles. The delightful Derbyshire village of Brassington is home to this wonderful annexe cottage, Walton House, boasting rustic stonework and high, vaulted ceilings. This lovely home from home is perfect for a small family, a couple or two couples seeking a base near to the Peak District, and within easy reach of Matlock and Carsington Water too. After driving through the picture perfect stone cottages lining the streets of Brassington, park up in your off-road space by the cottage, before heading inside via the dining room French doors. Begin by admiring the dramatic vaulted and beamed ceiling, exposed stone walls and traditional stone steps, with a dining table positioned in the centre of the space for enjoying delicious home-cooked meals. The kitchen can be found to the right, offering a compact but well-equipped area to rustle up your go-to dishes, including a combi microwave, electric oven and hob, and fridge. Take the open-tread wooden staircase up to the first floor to discover the heart of the home, the sitting room, where a woodburning stove adds warmth and ambiance to this relaxing setting, with sofas to unwind on and a TV to enjoy, along with Velux windows amidst the Apex beams and ceiling to illuminate the space. Back on the ground floor in the dining room, take a few steps down into a hallway leading to the bedrooms, comprising of a double room and a single room, the latter also benefitting from a trundle bed to form a king-size bed if requested, perfect for accommodating two couples. Freshen up before or after your outdoor adventures within the shower room here too, with a walk-in shower enclosure, basin and WC. Take advantage of warm weather and make use of the outdoor patio area, with furniture for alfresco dining and a lawned area perfect for little ones to enjoy. The village of Brassington is a truly quintessential Derbyshire village, home to two pubs that are just a short stroll away, perfect for sipping a well-earned pint after a long walk. Nearby amenities can be found in the charming market town of Wirksworth, just over four miles away, with visitors spoilt for choice for things to do, from The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway running through one of Derbyshire's unspoilt valleys, the spectacular StarDisc sitting high above the town illuminating the constellations at night, and the National Stone Centre and Mount Cook Adventure resting on the edge of the town, all well-worth visiting. An exciting day of activities awaits guests at Carsington Water, a beautiful lake with opportunities for a range of watersports including rowboat hire, kayaking, stand-up paddle-boarding, windsurfing, and sailing. Cycle hire is also available for cycling around the 3-mile family-friendly route or the full 8-mile off-road reservoir circuit, while keen anglers can look forward to a peaceful afternoon on the lake fishing for rainbow and brown trout. Further north in the town of Matlock Bath, discover the epic Heights of Abraham reached via cable cars for epic views, cavern tours, walking trails and fossil exhibition, or if you're travelling with children treat them to a fun-filled day at Gulliver's Kingdom, a family-friendly theme park. Venture into the glorious Peak District for a range of excellent walking areas including peaks like Thorpe Cloud and Chrome Hill, as well as amazing attractions including Chatsworth House, Bakewell, and the spa town of Buxton. Secure your Derbyshire break to the delightful dwelling of Walton House.

Wirksworth is a charming market town resting in Derbyshire, lying just an easy drive from the Peak District National Park and the excellent towns of Matlock and Matlock Bath. Boast characterful buildings and thriving independent shops, Wirksworth provides a great base for adventures into the Peaks. Also nearby is Carsington Water, a large watersporting and boating lake with walking and cycling trails around the water. Visit the popular attractions of Heights of Abraham, Crich Tramway Village, and Gulliver's Kingdom.

Accommodation

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor single with trundle bed (can be king-size on request).

Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Kitchen.

Dining room.

First-floor sitting room with woodburning stove

Oil central heating with woodburning stove.

There will be a fire laid in the log burner on your arrival.

If you want to purchase any more logs , there is an honesty box in the woodshed in the garden, next to the garden table, the logs are £10 for 12 logs.
Electric oven and hob, combi microwave, fridge, TV, WiFi with fast broadband and smart box for Netlfix, Amazon Prime, Apple TV.

Power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Travel cot and highchair available.

Off-road parking for two cars.

Garden with bolted gate, lawn area and patio with seating.

Fishing, cycling and water sport activities all within easy reach.

Clothes airer for drying and secure shed storage for water sports gear, bikes or angling equipment.

No smoking.

Shop 5 miles, pub 0.1 mile.

Note: Rural area with farm machinery on next door properties, please take care when leaving the property.

Note: There are several steps within the ground floor and the kitchen door is low height, please take care.

Please note: limited phone signal in village but WiFi calling does work.

Property only accepts 7 night bookings with a Friday arrival.