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The Property: About Derwent House
6 Bedroom Luxury Group Self-Catering in Matlock in the Peak District National Park
Looking for a roomy six bedroom house to rent for a self-catering holiday in Matlock with family and friends? If so, Derwent House could be perfect.
Derwent House ticks all the boxes in terms of location and comfort. This big stone-built house has a big kitchen and a dining table in the dining room to seat twelve. Gather around the dining table for meals and enjoy a special time with your nearest and dearest. The kitchen is superbly furnished with everything you need to cater for a big group of people.
With six bedrooms and five bathrooms this is a truly comfortable holiday home. It stands in a quiet and leafy location overlooking Leys Hall Park in Matlock, yet only a short walk from the town centre with shops, pubs and eateries galore.
There is a Sainsbury’s supermarket and an M&S Foodhall nearby so that you can buy what you need as and when you need it. The location is convenient for any large group self-catering.
Pet-friendly, up to 2 well behaved dogs are welcome by arrangement.
Inside this Award Winning Sleeps 12 Peak District Holiday Home
This Grade II listed Georgian residence offers good quality and attractive accommodation over three floors.
• A spacious lounge with ample comfy seating, a flatscreen TV and warming woodburner,
• A second snug with armchairs for those quiet moments,
• A roomy well equipped kitchen, for easy group self-catering, plus a utility room,
• A separate dining room for dining altogether and celebrating those special occasions,
• Six bedrooms,
• Five bathrooms.
Outside to the rear of the property is a patio with garden furniture for dining alfresco and soaking up the sun in summertime.
More About this Luxury Large Group Holiday Home in Matlock
The house is situated on Knowleston Place and overlooks beautiful Knowleston Gardens and the River Derwent by the side of the park. A range of attractions, such as Chatsworth House, Bakewell and the Crich Tramway museum are all within a short drive. The house is easily accessible by train and is less than a ten minute walk to Matlock station, which has excellent links to Derby and Nottingham. The house is an ideal base to explore the delights of the Peak District throughout the year and is an ideal venue to come to escape, relax and unwind for a weekend, mid-week or longer stay.
Short breaks of 3 and 4 nights and full weeks are available throughout the year.
There is unrestricted parking in front of the property and additional parking for another 2 cars by arrangement.
This owner/agency has featured on countrycottagesonline.com since 2022
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Special Features
Historic property
Exposed wooden beams
Award-winning propertyEntertainment Features
TV
Free WifiLeisure Facilities
Sorry this property does not have any onsite leisure facilities.
Property Features
Kitchen & Dining
Microwave
Fridge/freezer
Washing machine
Dining table seats 12Bedrooms(s)
First Floor:
Bedroom 1 
Bedroom 2 
Bedroom 3 
Bedroom 4
Second Floor:
Bedroom 1
Bedroom 2
Bed linen providedBathroom(s)
Bath
Shower
Towels provided
Power showerOther facilities
Coffee makerHeating
Central heating
Woodburner
Open fireGarden and Outdoors
Enclosed gardenFamily-Friendly Features
Children welcome
Cot
High ChairPet-Friendly Facilities
Dogs welcome - up to 2 dogs, £20.00 charge per stay per dog
Dog BowlRenting and Booking Information
Accommodation Type: 
Large Country House, heritage accommodation.
Large Country HouseDesign/Style of Property:
Historical, Luxury
Types of Bookings welcome: 
Corporate Events 
Pet owners 
Groups of friends 
Family holidays 
Luxury travellers
Corporate Events Pet owners Groups of friends Family holidays Luxury travellersBooking Terms: 25% deposit is required to secure your booking, with the balance due 6 weeks before your holiday. Full terms available at point of booking.
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Types of Breaks available: Short breaks, Weekend break, Summer breaks, Easter breaks, Spring breaks, All year round.
Insurance: We recommend that you take out appropriate holiday insurance when/after booking.
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Setting and Local Information
Setting: 
Town, 
Village
Town Village
Pub(s) nearby
Good area for walking
Golf course nearby
Fishing available nearby
Local Attractions near Matlock
Top Tourist Attractions for Day Trips: Chatsworth House, Matlock Farm Park, Peak District National Park
Popular towns to visit near Matlock:
Matlock: 0 miles away,
Matlock Bath: 1 miles away,
Wirksworth: 4 miles away,
Bakewell: 9 miles away,
Belper: 10 miles away
Matlock: 0 miles away,
Matlock Bath: 1 miles away,
Wirksworth: 4 miles away,
Bakewell: 9 miles away,
Belper: 10 miles away
Activities & Experiences On Offer Nearby: hiking, walking, wildlife watching
National Parks and National Landscapes: Peak District
Local Festivals and Events in Derbyshire:- May - Chatsworth International Horse Trials, Edale Folk Festival
- May/June - Derby Comedy Festival
- June - The Derbyshire County Show, Belper Goes Green Comedy Festival, Derby Book Festival, Download Festival
- July - The Buxton International Festival
Property Location
Nearest Town/City: Derby, 22 miles away
Nearest Train Station: Matlock Train Station and East Midlands Airport
Nearest Train Station: Matlock Train Station and East Midlands Airport
Matlock
A large number of people visiting the Peak Districk will also visit Matlock. It's a popular town in the Peak District with excellent amenities and tourist attractions. Always bustling with people, the very activity encourages people to come together.
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