Originally three miners cottages, Acacia boasts three good-sized double bedrooms (one en-suite) and one study/bedroom with a sofabed, modern kitchen with gas range, large dining room, sitting room, study and large sunroom. Under-floor heating and wood burner make this delightful snug in winter. Outside is a large terrace with spectacular views. Local walks include the Peak District rail trail and across the valley to Wirksworth. The facilities include good wi-fi and flat screen tv.
Luxury Cottage with spectacular rural views, private garden, sunroom and terrace
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, UK
- Cottage1722 sq. ft.
- Sleeps: 8
- Bedrooms: 4
- Bathrooms: 2
- Half Baths: 1
- Min Stay: 3 - 7 nights
Instant Confirmation
4 bedrooms, modern kitchen, recently renovated to high standard
Bedrooms
4 Bedrooms
Sleeps 8
Owner
Sue Jaffer
Member Since 2016
- Speaks:
- english
- Calendar last updated:
- Nov 11, 2018
About Sue Jaffer
I (Sue) am Australian, but lived in England for nearly 20 years. My husband Nick is English, originally from Derbyshire, and his brother and sisters still live in the UK. We brought our children, James and Rachel, up in a village in the Chilterns. Today we live in Melbourne, Australia but come to UK frequently, to see family and because of Nick's academic work at Oxford.
Sue Jaffer purchased this Cottage in 2010
Why Sue Jaffer chose Wirksworth
We think Acacia Cottage is special - quiet, very well appointed and with wonderful views from every window. The Peak District is a magical place, with lots of history and spectacular scenery. Whatever you like doing - eating, walking, cycling, shopping, driving around - the area can cater for you. We are close to the Southern end of the Peak District rail trail - you can hire cycles at Middleton Top - and less than one hour's drive to the High Peak with its caves and mountains. Wirksworth, Cromford and Ashbourne have good restaurants. Matlock Bath and Matlock are within 15 minutes drive. For children there are the attractions at Abraham's Heights, Carsington Water and - not too far away - Alton Towers. If you like stately homes, we are close to Chatsworth and Haddon Hall. There are many gardens you can visit, including Lea Rhododendrum Gardens just across the valley. The local train line is easy to get to, about 20 minutes into Derby (with free parking at the station). If you like history, the museum of Arkwright's Mill at Cromford is a must. Canal walks are also a local feature, from Cromford.
What makes this Cottage unique
Our cottage is the ideal base for a relaxing holiday. Blossoms in spring, wonderful colours in autumn, rural views all year round. Local walks to Black Rocks are lovely, and Wirksworth is a charming town with a thriving hobby railway. Bolehill is on the edge of the Peak District, with Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers, the High Peak and Bakewell all within easy driving distance. There are good local restaurants in Ashbourne, Matlock and Wirksworth, with many gastro pubs a short drive away.
Amenities
- Internet
- Heater
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
- Children Welcome
- Washer & Dryer
- Parking
- TV
- No Smoking
Bathrooms
- 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath
- Bathroom 1toilet, combination tub/shower
- Bathroom 2toilet, shower, En suite to Master Bedroom
- Bathroom 3toilet, Downstairs toilet and washbasin
Location Type
- Rural
- Village
Meals
- Guests provide their own meals
General
- Internet
- Telephone
- Linens Provided
- Washing Machine
- Tumble Dryer
- Fireplace
- Parking
- HeatingUnderfloor heating
- Towels Provided
- Wireless Internet
- Wood Stove
- Iron & Board
- Hair Dryer
- Living Room
Kitchen
- Dishwasher
- Refrigerator
- Stove
- Oven
- Microwave
- Coffee MakerCafetiere provided
- Toaster
- Dishes & Utensils
- Kitchen
Dining
- Dining Area
- Child's Highchair
- DiningDining table and eight chairs
- comfy seating for 8 people
Entertainment
- Television
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD Player
- Books
- Games
- Video Library
Outside
- Lawn / Garden
- Deck / PatioWith table, benches and chairs
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
House Rules
Check-in: 4:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if canceled at least 14 days before arrival date. 50% refund if canceled at least 7 days before arrival date.
44 Reviews
Wonderful4.9/5
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Great Location
5/5 Stayed Oct 2018
Diana L.
We stayed at Acacia Cottage for 5 nights. The little village of Bolehill is situated perfectly to explore the Peak District. While it rained and was very windy most of the time we were there, we still enjoyed our time in the area. The scenery is gorgeous and there is so much to see and do. We visited the Treak Blue John Mine, which was amazing. We spent a day at Chatsworth -- a must see! Don't forget Dovedale Stepping Stones, Ilam where the bubonic plague came to an end due to the courage of two priests. Tissington Village is lovely. Oh -- you want to know more about the cottage?? It is spacious and clean and very welcoming. The beds are comfortable, too. The linens are the best we have experienced in 4 years of renting cottages all over England and France. There are 2 full bathrooms on the first floor and a wc on the ground floor. The glass enclosed sunroom is very relaxing. Wi-fi connection was a bit iffy, but mostly ok. For some reason not all our equipment connected to the wi-fi. We had 3 cell phones and 1 laptop, and only 2 of the cell phones connected. Once we removed the laptop, the other cell phone connected. Also, on our last day, the wi-fi did not connect and we were asked to set up broadband. Not sure what all of that meant, but we were a bit miffed. The house has plenty of electrical outlets, so you don't have to go looking for a place to plug in your charging cords.This is a wonderful place for anywhere from one couple to 4 couples, or a family of 3-8. I highly recommend.
Submitted Oct 16, 2018
Owner's Response:
Very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and the manysights to see in the Peak District. Sorry about the wifi - we will investigate and make sure it is working!
Lovely property which met all our needs.
4/5 Stayed Sep 2018
Judith G.
The property was well situated with lovely views across to Wirksworth. It was a good base to explore popular parts of Derbyshire. Just need to mention a couple of things which the owner may not be aware of. We arrived in pouring rain and there was a possible problem with gutter just above the main entrance as water was gushing down. The only other thing was that the baking trays were past their best - we were cooking meals every night and needed to use them. It didn't become a problem. Overall we had a wonderful week and would certainly return again..
Submitted Sep 17, 2018
Owner's Response:
Thank you for letting us know about the gutter and the baking tray. We will look to see if there is a blockage, and will get some new trays. Glad you had a wonderful time!
Outstanding property, Outstanding views
5/5 Stayed Aug 2018
Les H.
Property was exactly as described in the listing, clean and comfortable. The property is not easy to find but the host provided excellent instructions prior to our arrival and we went straight there. We absolutely loved our stay and look forward to returning there when we next visit the area.
Submitted Sep 5, 2018
Fab cottage. Would stay again and rec to friends.
5/5 Stayed Aug 2018
Monica W.
Fantastic
Submitted Sep 1, 2018
Beautiful well appointed cottage
5/5 Stayed Aug 2018
John R.Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
An amazing place that really lived up to all the positives written about it.
Submitted Aug 28, 2018
Beautifully renovated. Amazing views. Parking a bit tricky.
4/5 Stayed Aug 2018
Pamela R.
Enjoyed a family break.
Loved the views from the cottage, the sunroom and the terrace .
Surrounding countryside impressive and plenty to do and see.
Visited the National Stone Centre and Chatsworth and visited friends and family in Derbyshire.
Found the sitting room uncomfortable for TV viewing because the tv position was too high!
Submitted Aug 19, 2018
Owner's Response:
Glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay and the nearby sights. We did agonise over the position of the TV. The difficulty is that adding the sunroom meant putting a door where the TV would otherwise have stood. So the only option was above the fireplace.
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Map
Wirksworth, Derbyshire, UK
Alton Towers, a major theme park, is about 45 mins drive away
Haddon Hall is close by, and Chatsworth House around 30 mins.
Rates & Availability
Taxes and fees are additional
Additional information about rental rates
Cleaning Fee
$129
Refundable Damage Deposit
$259
In off-peak periods we do allow bookings for a shorter period than a week, minimum 3 nights.Our standard rate for this is a bit higher than the nightly charge for a full week booking. However, if your booking overlaps with a peak period - such as school half-term holidays - we will normally be unable to meet your request, as this would preclude other guests from coming for the full week. We may still permit the shorter booking, but will need to charge a premium rate Rates may be subject to change, depending on demand, until a firm quote has been received.