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3 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
35 Customer Reviews
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"Nice cottage in a good location for days out."
Future guests should remember to take milk and essentials as there is no welcome pack. There are a few things that could be improved which would make the cottage perfect.
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"Lovely comfy cottage in a fantastic location, Although on a steep hill really is so near everything you can pop to star/ stone circle and nip to all the eateries and coffee shops in a flash."
The cottage is comfortable and quiet and we had a very relaxing stay. You will find tea and coffee available and salt and pepper, just make sure you take milk so you can have a cuppa when you arrive. We ate out so didn’t use cooking facilities but looks to have everything you need.
Thank you for the feedback Hope to see you again. Property Owner
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"Lovely little place ,full of charm ,beds very comfortable and bedding lovely, ..."
Lovely little place ,full of charm ,beds very comfortable and bedding lovely, bathroom clean and tidy and plenty of loo roll
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"We stayed in this cottage over Christmas."
Every room was carefully decorated with a small Christmas decoration which made our stay complete. Everything you need can be found in the cottage. Ideal for The Peak District and surrounding countryside. Would definitely recommend anyone who is looking for a comfortable home from home stay to book this cottage.
Thank you so much for your kind feedback :) Happy New Year! Property Owner
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"This a beautiful little cottage very clean great location."
Would definitely stay there again. Its tastefully decorated to a high standard and equipped with everything you need. As clearly shown in photos its on a hill this wasn't an issue to us at all . We used the parking at the bottom of the hill in the town we got a rover pass which covered all the places we visited too it's about £32.00 for a week.The village has everything you will need pubs shops takeaways. An absolute must is the cinema this was amazing it has sofas and armchairs sidetables a bar homemade cakes sweets served in jars alcohol in glasses . The owners of Beehive cottage were really lovely and texted us to check all was OK. I woukd give this a 10 out of 10. Thanks for a lovely stay.
Thank you so much for your feedback!! We look forward to welcoming you back again in the future :) Property Owner
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"Enjoyable little cottage."
The stairs was quite steep. It was a small, but very enjoyable cottage holiday. Not to far from the town. Plenty of walks on the doorstep. No parking space near the house I'm afraid which was unfortunate. While it was an enjoyable holiday and a 'nice' cottage I'd have trouble justifying that much money on that particular cottage.
We are so pleased that you had an enjoyable stay at the Cottage and enjoyed all the walks on the door step. Property Owner
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"Really lovely cottage, exactly as advertised."
Ideal location for exploring the Peak District national park area, particularly the Western side.
So pleased you enjoyed your short break . Property Owner
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"We had a lovely time at Beehive Cottage and would return and recommend to others."
However, there are a couple of things which we feel should be made clearer in the description. Firstly that the road to the cottage is steep and narrow and that unloading needs to be carefully undertaken. Secondly, that the internal stairs are steep and narrow. Essentially, the property may be unsuitable for anyone with mobility issues. Other than this the property is attractive, well maintained, clean, very comfortable, well equipped and situated perfectly to enjoy the centre of this lovely time.
Thankyou for your feedback we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
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"Lovely property."
Really well equipped. Cosy, clean and comfortable. Great location for Peak District and walking. Just a short walk to the town too where parking is easily found. Would definitely recommend.
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"Lovely cottage - two things that would make it even BETTER!"
* Provide Salt - we did shop in the Co-Op when we arrived & assumed salt & pepper would be in the cupboard. No big deal, and we procured some from the neighbour, but small details make the difference, right! * Cot - include info on where this is stored with welcome email from agency or when you get there. We didn’t think there was one so asked the neighbour who kindly lent us one before Charlotte told us where it was. Again, no big deal just some helpful feedback
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"Lovely accommodation, everything we could possibly ask for was available."
We loved the bee theme and felt very at home. We look forward to visiting again in the future. Sue & Steve
Thank you so much for the feedback and the gift :) So very kind! Charlotte and Jude Property Owner
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"We had a fantastic stay at beehive cottage, a wonderful comfy cottage in a lovely village."
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"A clean, cosy, comfortable cottage, we really enjoyed our stay."
Wirksworth is a great base for the week, lots of good pubs and some great walking right from your doorstep.
Thankyou for your feedback,we are so pleased you enjoyed stay in Wirksworth. Property Owner
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"Our first time in Peak District and our first time staying at a cottage, and it was absolutely perfect!"
Our little one (14 months old) absolutely loved the cottage and so did we! The place is immaculate and has anything and everything you could ask for, including a high chair, travel cot, and safety gates! Located in the town centre with a very handy car park just a minute walk away. An ideal base for venturing out into the Derbyshire Dales. The only suggestion I would have, and it is very picky of me, is having a radio in the kitchen would make it excellent! Thank you for having us!
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"Lovely cottage, clean, had everything you need."
Would definitely stay again, so much beautiful country side to explore!
Thankyou so much for your feedback. We're so glad you enjoyed your stay :) Property Owner
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"Enjoyed Beehive immensely."
Lovely location on steep hill in Wirksworth. Neighbours friendly. Home from home. Comfortable - with quality fixtures and fittings. We loved the subtle bee themed decor etc and nice little touches, such as ‘Bee Kind’ written on pillows and lovely bee design on duvet etc. I would love to stay here again. It was a pleasure dealing direct with owners, who were super helpful and kind - as we had family emergency whilst staying there! Check out the ‘star stone circle’ at top of hill - stunning views and impressive sunset.
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"A lovely cosy property in a good central location."
Close to good dog friendly pubs and eateries.
Thankyou so much for your lovely feedback ,we are so pleased you enjoyed the cottage as much as we do. Charotte & Jude Property Owner
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"We loved beehive cottage!"
! It was so lovely and cosy! It was super clean and tidy. We were only there for a short stay but really wish it was longer! We visited Matlock which was about a 15 minute drive and spent the day there! There are numerous things to do which we didn’t get round to doing as we went for a relaxed weekend hoping not to do much!! We Highly recommend beehive cottage to anyone! Plus size is we even got to take our dog Milo! We will for sure to returning in the future!
Thankyou for the very positive feedback, pleased you enjoyed the cottage and the surrounding areas . Look forward to you visiting again with Milo. Charlotte & Jude Property Owner
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"Shower was lovely and hot and water felt really nice and soft if that makes sense haha."
Tv was good had everything on it Cute selection of DVDs maybe some more girly and family ones House was very clean Nice to have cleaning stuff there because I always like to clean when I leave somewhere Lovely that you could take a book home if you didn’t finish it although I didn’t start the one I wanted to Bed was comfy would like tv in the bedroom would be nice to fall asleep to Maybe add some salt and pepper shakers but then again I didn’t look so maybe there was Smooth check in Love the visitors book idea Ordered from Balti take out which was nice and on time Lovely peaceful town but there was a wedding on which played music until midnight- didn’t bother me at all but my husband gets annoyed by noise- gave him a glass of wine to shut him up. Would definitely recommend, lovely house, fire warmed the room so quickly too. Would love to stay again!!
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"Such a wonderful find, highly recommended."
We stayed as a family of four with our two girls, 4 years and 11 months and our Westie dog. There was lots of space in the top floor bedroom to accommodate the travel cot and our 4 year old had the single bedroom to herself. She loved the bee theme! The property was comfy and warm and the posh coffee machine was a fantastic bonus. The town itself has lots of amenities, less than 5 mins walk from a couple of decent supermarkets, and a handful of pubs, cafes, fish and chips, takeaways and wine bars on offer. The property is up a hill, which our 4 year old had no problems climbing, but we used a carrier for the baby rather than the pushchair which we left in the car. The car park at the bottom of the hill was easy to find and we purchased a parking pass online when we arrived. Highly worthwhile if you’re planning on visiting other towns in the area as the parking extends to several places in the Derbyshire dales. Would definitely come again and recommend to friends.
Thankyou so much for your feedback and supporting a small business ❤ You and your family have been such a pleasure and we hope to see you back in the future! We're so glad your daughter enjoyed the bee theme Property Owner
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"My second home in the Derbyshire Dales!"
Very cosy, very quirky and so peaceful. Will always come back to this place.
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"The perfect cosy cottage in beautiful surroundings, home from home"
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"Beautiful property and highly recommend"
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"Great location."
We went to the leisure centre to get our 3-day car park pass. Parking in the centre of town was fine. Such a pretty town with excellent pubs/restaurants. The cottage was cosy, beds were really comfortable. Suggest you bring hot water bottles and slippers if you come during the winter.
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"Lovely cosy cottage, very good central heating, great beds and a great shower."
All of the things we look for! Handy location for town but on a very steep hill. However wasn't particularly clean when we arrived - the rug hadn't been vacuumed, there were crumbs on the cook top, the coffee machine hadn't been cleaned and neither had the bathroom taps.
Hi Fiona, we're extremely sorry to recieve this feedback. If you had raised this to our attention we would have arranged for the cleaner to come back in as this is not the normal standard we would expect. Thankyou for visiting and we hope to see you back in the future! Thanks Charlotte and Jude Property Owner
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"Gorgeous little cottage with everything you could need for a mini break away."
The owners fitted us in very last minute. The place was spotless and nics touches were left like biscuits and milk in the fridge. They also have a decent coffee machine!The 'beehive' theme is carried through the whole cottage- so cute. The owners even went out of their way to post back the phone chargers we left there. Would definitely stay again.
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"It wasn't made clear before booking the hill the cottage is on isn't just steep: it's actually about 1 in 4."
Parking to unload/load is by no means easy (assuming your car can cope with a stop on that hill.) We unloaded without a problem but when loading I had to move the car round the block twice because of vehicles waiting to pass. Eventually we trespassed onto the private off road parking area opposite which happened to be empty and loaded from there. A bit of extra width by removal of the window box so you can get nearer the wall might help. For anyone with knee problems a steep flight of stairs between bedroom and bathroom and an unusually steep hill to climb up and down to the shops may make this not the ideal cottage for them, as I found. About do-able for us but others might not be so lucky. There seems to be a TV reception problem: we had to watch everything by using i-player and similar because otherwise it was "No Signal". If this is the usual situation a clear simple idiot's instruction guide explaining that would be useful, not the manufacturer's very small-print full handbook. A similar sheet would be useful for the cooker - you don't want to have to search through the book when you just want to brown a fish pie in the oven - and our cooker is even the same make! Having said that it is thoughtful to have provided all instruction leaflets. Otherwise, yes, it's lovely and warm and we did enjoy the view from the bedroom.
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"Very clean and had everything we needed."
A home from home!
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"Fantastic cottage."
Beautifully decorated with everything you need. Spotlessly clean with a homely feel. The area is amazing with so much to do and see. We purchased a rover ticket for parking which was ideal. Wherever we went in the Dales we could park for free. Worth it for just over a tenner. Hosts were amazing. Quick to answer any questions and provided tea, coffee , sugar and milk for you arrival. We would visit again with out a doubt.
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"Fabulous cosy cottage in a great location."
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Beehive cottage."
It's beautifully decorated to an extremely high standard and is very well equipped. The attention to detail is amazing. The owners were extremely helpful and responded very quickly to our queries. Set in a great location in the village there's plenty to do in and around the area. A few minutes walk away is the brilliant Red Lion pub which has a great selection of real ales and live music. We had such a great week we were sad to leave.
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"Lovely cottage in the most pretty and convenient location in Wirksworth"
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"Great cottage, great location."
Friendly owners. Would recommend
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"The owners were extremely helpful in every way."
We especially appreciated the stair gates installed just for our visit to make life with a toddler that little bit easier. A lovely welcoming and cosy cottage with everything you could need.
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"The cottage was immaculately clean and tidy."
We felt perfectly at home after a long day out. Its the perfect location to access the Peak district without the madness that comes with staying in the more popular locations.
Summary
- Over three floors
- Two bedrooms: 1 x second-floor double, 1 x single
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC Kitchen
- Sitting/dining room with electric fire
- Gas central heating with electric fire
- Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD Player, WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot, high chair, and stairgate available
- Unrestricted parking available in the centre of town
- no smoking
- Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles
- Note: Guests can unload their baggage outside of the property
- Note: Guests can purchase a Derbyshire Dales 3-day or 7-day Rover Parking Pass directly from Wirksworth Leisure Centre reception
- This pass will allow unlimited parking in a couple of the town centre pay and display car parks and has the benefit of usage of the pass in Derbyshire Dales car parks throughout the area
- Property accepts 1 well behaved dog
The property
Matlock 4.6 miles, Matlock Bath 3.8 miles.
Tucked away in an idyllic row of old miner's cottages, at the heart of Wirksworth town, you will find Beehive, a lovely three-storey cottage encompassed by the breath-taking landscapes of the Peak District National Park, perfect for a couple or small family of three who wish to explore the spectacular Peak District National Park.
Return to the warmth of the welcoming sitting/dining room and turn on the electric fire that rests peacefully within a striking inglenook fireplace, as you rest and recuperate on the pretty grey sofa following an action-packed adventure in the great outdoors.
Watch all of your favourite shows on the Smart TV or curl up in the inviting plaid armchair with an enthralling book, whilst the chef of the group takes to the contemporary kitchen and prepares a delectable meal for all to enjoy whilst gathered at the attractive oak dining table.
Crack open a bottle of bubbly and raise a toast to making many happy memories with your loved ones on this unforgettable escape, before mapping out all of your plans for the days that lie ahead.
Up on the first floor, a bright family bathroom can be found hosting both a spacious tub and overhead shower, allowing you to choose between a refreshing morning rinse or long afternoon soak.
Across the way, a quaint single bedroom with bright yellow hues and pretty floral bedding offers a wonderful sleeping space for younger guests, whilst up on the second floor the master bedroom exudes character and charm with traditional oak furnishings and white-washed stone walls.
Said to be the 'Gem of the Peak', the town of Wirksworth can be found boasting a number of quintessential pubs and independent restaurants, providing ample opportunity for a night on the town.
The town is also home to a breath-taking church, quirky cinema and captivating railway museum Ecclesbourne railway, visitor centre and play centre, leaving you spoilt for choice with so much to see, also nearby is StarDisc, carved into the black granite is a star chart that reflects the northern hemispheres night sky.
Be sure to visit Bolehill to see the imposing Black Rocks or embark on a scenic hike along the High Peak Trail to High Peak Junction and Leawood Pump House, or step back in time at the Crich Tramway Village as you admire the large collection of vintage vehicles.
Wander the open fields of Piscatoribus Sacrum, or head into Matlock for a ride on the Heights of Abraham Cable Cars and an underground tour of the caverns and fossil museum, Take a walk up to Black Rocks, which involves a short but steep climb to reach some incredible views over the surrounding area.
Uncover the towns rich mining history at the Peak District Mining Museum, or why not spend the day in The Hidden Druids Caves, for an experience like never before.
Those travelling with children will relish in a fun-filled day out at Gulliver's Kingdom and Matlock Bath Aquarium, whilst avid historians should be sure to check out the 18th century Cromford Mills, there is also a leisure center in Matlock.
With so much to explore, it’s little wonder that Beehive is the ultimate choice for your next holiday to the Peak District.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
About the location
WIRKSWORTH
Matlock 6 miles.
Wirksworth is a small, charming market town situated just a few miles from Matlock, on the edge of The Peak District. Wirksworth is full of character with many buildings of architectural interest, including its magnificent parish church. Independent shops sit alongside the deli, butchers and bakers with a strong local food ethic. Visitors will enjoy exploring the ancient “jitties” and courtyards of the Puzzle Gardens, along with the Heritage Centre and the delightful surrounding countryside including nearby Carsington Water, Black Rocks and the High Peak Trail. Rock climbing and cycling can be enjoyed here at every level, and there is fantastic walking all around. Well Dressing is unique to Derbyshire, and Wirksworth combines this tradition with a lively carnival in May. There is also an annual Arts festival with an amazing Art & Architecture Trail in September, showcasing contemporary art and international performers of every kind. With an art deco independent cinema and a range of places to eat there is plenty to entertain. The town offers a leisure centre with a climbing wall and a small trainer swimming pool, The Eco Centre, The National Stone Centre and the Mount Cook Adventure Centre. The weekly market and monthly farmers' market provide local produce and crafts. Beautiful Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within easy reach, as well as Matlock Bath, with its spectacular cable car, the heritage Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Gulliver's Kingdom. Only two miles away, the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site in Cromford is not to be missed. In all, Wirksworth is a great location for a varied holiday.
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Please note, this property is considered pet friendly as of 25/03/2022. All new bookings intending on bringing one well behaved dog will only be able to for bookings commencing after 25th March 2022.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas