Dales Delight

Dales Delight: Derbyshire

This awesome one-bedroom home in the heart of the popular Peak District town of Matlock is the perfect couple’s retreat. Recently refurbished, this awesome apartment features a lovely, light filled open plan kitchen cum dining and living room – all whitewashed walls adorned with locally inspired artwork, wooden floors and a bookshelves full of books.

You’ll love taking your morning coffee back to bed before treating your loved one to a fry up while making a plan for the day. Cosy up on the sofa with a book before dining à deux and settling in for movie night. It goes without saying, though, that you’ll also want to make the most of your marvellous Matlock location, only a two-minute walk from the town centre, and a mere 70 yards from the River Derwent. Situated in this former spa town surrounded by spectacular hills and limestone cliffs, you’ll easily able to explore a whole host of Derbyshire delights – with everything from the Peak District National Park to characterful Chatsworth House practically on your doorstep.

Whether you fancy, walking, caving, canoeing or even a visit to the Peak District Lead Mining Museum there’s something for everyone here. Alternatively, head just a little over a mile downriver to the picturesque spa town of Matlock Bath, where you’ll be able to take a cable car up to Heights of Abraham for breath-taking views of the Derwent valley and surrounding dales.


Home truths:
*Your host can provide a parking permit for one vehicle
*This home is located on the first floor, with no internal lift
*This home is in a central spot, so a little noise is to be expected – light sleepers may want to pack earplugs
*Though there isn't a dedicated desk here, the dining table doubles up as a laptop-friendly workspace
*You'll need to bring your own toiletries with you to use during your stay