Crooks Cottage - Picturesque House with Exceptional Valley Views
House with 4 Bedrooms, Sleeps 8, Garden
Ideally located large cottage in the Heart of the Derbyshire Countryside. Encompassing magnificant views over the Ecclesbourne Valley. Situated between Alton Towers and Chatsworth House in a rural village with a great local pub within 2 mins walking distance. Countryside walks are endless from this location and Carsington Water is only 4 miles away, where there is a bird sanctuary, cycle hire and watersports such as sailing and windsurfing.
View from Rear Patio
Master Bedroom
Family Lounge & Study
Kitchen (Fully Equipped)
Family Bedrom
Patio and Garden
Our picturesque Derbyshire cottage is situated in a rural village bordering both the Derbyshire Dales and the Peak District National park. Its central location makes it an ideal base to explore the surrounding attractions such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Cable cars at the Heights of Abraham & Alton Towers. It is only a 2 minute walk to the very popular local pub The Tiger Inn, which offers great homemade food all day, 7 days a week and Cask Marque Awarded Real Ales. The house itself offers a very spacious living area with 4 Bedrooms / 5th Bedroom or additional lounge enabling maximum flexibility for families or groups.
It has a large Family Lounge with adjoining Study & Conservatory, leading onto the back of the house where there is a private patio area overlooking the valley. The Family Lounge consists of a Colour Widescreeen Digital TV, with DVD and a Music Centre with Radio, CD, Tape. The Farmhouse Kitchen comprises a double electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge freezer, along with everything you may wish for in a well equipped kitchen. The adjoining utility room has a separate sink unit, dishwasher, automatic washing machine and tumble dryer, hoover, iron and ironing board. There is a separate dining room seating 8 which again overlooks the valley views.
The first floor consists of a Master Bedroom with a double bed (z bed or cot available upon request) and dark antique pine furniture with a colour TV & settee. Family Bedroom with a King Size bed & a single bed. Twin Bedroom and a Single bedroom. On the ground floor the 2nd Lounge has a double settee bed, TV and Radio / CD. The Family Bathroom has a Jacuzzi Bath / Shower unit, Sink Basin & WC. Separate downstairs shower room with WC - ideal as a wet room for coats/ boots etc. Upstairs WC. Outdoors comprises ample parking (4 cars). Garage. Paved patio area to the rear (overlooking the valley) with Summer House, Garden Furniture and BBQ.
Facilities for this holiday house in Ashbourne, Heart of England
1 Double Bedroom, 1 Twin Bedroom, 1 Single Bedroom, 1 Family Bedroom. The 2nd lounge can be used as a bedroom with a double sofa bed available. This enables maximum flexibility for families or groups.
Bathrooms:
1 Bathroom, 1 Shower, 3 Separate WC's. Family bathroom has jacuzzi bath
Central Heating, House Linen, Towels Provided. Books, boardgames CD's and DVD's are available for your entertainment
Dining:
Seating for 8. Separate dining room with magnificent views over the beautiful valley.
Entertainment:
Terrestrial TV, Video, DVD, Radio, Board Games. Widescreen TV with Digital Channels
Outside:
Garden, BBQ, Parking, Garden Furniture. Garage available for safe keeping of bicycles etc
Suitability:
Children Welcome, Sorry - No Smokers.
Smoking allowed outside of the house only.
Wheelchair access to downstairs. There's a bathroom and sofa bed downstairs.
Local activities in and around Ashbourne, Heart of England
With its central location Crooks Cottage is ideally located in the heart of Derbyshire with easy access to fantastic local attractions. Visit the many stately homes such as Chatsworth House, Kedleston Hall, Hardwick and Haddon Hall. As well as the Potteries in Stoke on Trent there is Alton Towers less than 20 miles away and other theme parks such as Gullivers Kingdom and the Cable Cars taking you to The Heights of Abraham from Matlock Bath. Matlock Bath's famous illuminations and venetian nights run through the months of September and October.
For the adventurous try climbing, caving, canoeing, helicopter and hot air ballon rides. Carsington water is within 4 miles which hosts cycling, nature walks, bird sanctuaries and of course many water sports such as sailing and windsurfing. The Tissington Trail & High Peak Trail both hire cycles and are great for taking in the Derbyshire scenery. For a bit of history why not visit the tramway museum at Crich or the local Industrial heritage museums. Being on the doorstep of both the Peak District and the Derbyshire Dales means there is no end to the classic countryside walks and trails. The walking takes in some of the most breathtaking scenery in the country.
Crooks Cottage is located between the 2 market towns of Belper & Ashbourne on the A517 approximately 8 miles from Derby.
Rental rates for this house
Price Per Week
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4 Jan - 21 Feb 2009
£695.00
€818.02
$1132.85
21 Feb - 28 Feb 2009
£795.00
€935.72
$1295.85
28 Feb - 4 Apr 2009
£695.00
€818.02
$1132.85
4 Apr - 11 Apr 2009
£795.00
€935.72
$1295.85
11 Apr - 18 Apr 2009
£795.00
€935.72
$1295.85
Rental Notes: Changeover Saturday 10am
Availability of Crooks Cottage
This property is normally available
for rent between January
and December each year.
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Owner joined site on:
08 June 2008
Property listed since:
09 June 2008
Holiday House in england - Heart of England - Derbyshire - Ashbourne
