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6 Guests
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3 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets: No
Features
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
15 Customer Reviews
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"The place was really clean and clear instructions were provided."
We found it useful that the thermostat can be managed manually so the cottage was kept warm. The one issue we had was the ventilation fan in the shared bathroom was not working so the smell and condensation of the toilet was not great. Maybe the fan needs fixing. Otherwise our stay was good. Very interesting decorations.
Summary
- Reverse-level accommodation
- Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x ground-floor twins
- Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
- First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
- Gas central heating
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher
- Smart TV, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available
- On-street parking
- Enclosed private courtyard with patio and furniture
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles
- Note: This property does not accept stag, hen or similar parties
- Note: There is an additional step up at the top of the stairs
The property
Settled in the small village of Birchover near Winster in Derbyshire, is this delightful three-bedroom, stone-built chapel, Nine Ladies.
Boasting a scenic location within the Peak District National Park, character features including original beams and a stylish reverse-level layout, Nine Ladies is an idyllic dwelling for three couples or a family of six looking for a retreat in the Peaks.
Step into the porch of your new home-away-from-home where you can discard any coats and shoes after your journey and store any walking equipment, you'll also find a washing machine for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh.
Moving through the ground-floor, you will find three beautifully appointed bedrooms, a double with en-suite shower room and two twin rooms, each served by a bathroom, where you can indulge in a blissful soak in the bath or refreshing shower after a day of exploring.
Climb the stairs to the first floor and be welcomed into an open-plan living space, where you can look forward to rustling up flavoursome meals utilising the electric oven and hob, fridge and microwave in the well-equipped kitchen, as well as a handy dishwasher for those easy clean ups!
Gather around the dining table for six and savour the fruits of your labour, before retreating to the plush sofas to relax and catch up with your favourite shows on the Smart TV.
In the morning, treat your guests to breakfast with a view out on the private enclosed courtyard as you make plans for the day ahead.
Take advantage of your superb location and venture into the local village, where you will find two pubs, including the welcoming Druid Inn, a restaurant serving scrumptious British cuisine, ideal for those evenings where you don’t feel like cooking!
From here, venture over to the well-known historical landmark of Nine Ladies Stone Circle, of which your holiday home was named after, where you will find a fascinating circle of up-right stones spanning back to the Bronze Age, frequented by walkers and tourists, as well as druids and pagans who celebrate summer solstice there.
Next stop is the nearby village of Winster, home to an impressive 18th-century National Trust market house, a delightful selection of pubs, restaurants and a village store.
Venture over to Bakewell accessed via its historic arched bridge, where you can delve into history at The Old House museum, enjoy leisurely walks along the River Wye or sample the tasty local dessert, the Bakewell Tart.
Further afield is Matlock, where you can hop aboard the Peak Rail on a vintage steam train as you take in the extraordinary sights, picnic in the beautiful Hall Leys Park next to the River Derwent, or embark up the summit to visit the Pic Tor War Memorial.
Be sure to make time to visit Matlock Bath, with it’s superb Heights of Abraham attraction which offers cavern tours and a fossil museum, the Peak District Mining Museum and Gulliver’s World, which promises a fun-filled day out for all the family.
For a getaway like no other, choose Nine Ladies.
Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1085059, together sleeping 10 guests.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.
Where you’ll be staying
BIRCHOVER
Winster 1.3 miles; Bakewell 5.4 miles; Matlock 5.5 miles.
The picturesque gritstone village of Birchover is believed to once have been used by Druids as a ceremonial worship site. There’s a rock formation called Rowter Rocks, with caves and carvings, prehistoric monuments and stone circles, including The Nine Ladies up above the village on Stanton Moor. At Robin Hood's Stride and Cratcliffe Tor, a medieval hermit's cave can be explored. Just 5 miles away, the popular town of Matlock, together with its neighbour, Matlock Bath, has been attracting visitors to the area since the spa was developed in the late 17th century. Set in the beautiful wooded gorge of the River Derwent, the Matlocks offer a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as a host of attractions including Gulliver’s Kingdom and the Peak District Mining Museum. Magnificent views down the gorge can be enjoyed from the cable car which takes visitors up to the Heights of Abraham.
In the opposite direction is the market town of Bakewell, and a little further beyond lies Chatsworth House and Park. With walking and cycling to suit all abilities, thriving villages and some wonderful scenery to enjoy, this part of the Peaks is sure to tempt you back time and again.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas