Matlock is home to this cottage. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Matlock Parks Country Park, while The National Stone Centre and Peak District Mining Museum & Temple Mine are cultural highlights. Labyrinth and Wirksworth Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
Steeple Grange Light Railway - 5 min drive - 2.0 km
Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 14 min drive - 6.7 km
Getting around
Cromford Station - 9 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 58 min drive
Restaurants
The Dining Room - 3 min walk
The Fishpond - 6 min drive
The Family Tree - 5 min drive
The Midland - 6 min drive
Riverside Fish & Chips - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is 1 bedroom accommodation in Wirksworth, near Matlock pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at 1 bedroom accommodation in Wirksworth, near Matlock?
As of 26 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 1 bedroom accommodation in Wirksworth, near Matlock on 1 Nov 2026 start from £393, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at 1 bedroom accommodation in Wirksworth, near Matlock?
Self-parking is available for a fee. There is free parking nearby.
What time is check-in at 1 bedroom accommodation in Wirksworth, near Matlock?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 1 bedroom accommodation in Wirksworth, near Matlock?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is 1 bedroom accommodation in Wirksworth, near Matlock located?
Situated in Matlock, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Labyrinth and Wirksworth Leisure Centre. The National Stone Centre and Steeple Grange Light Railway are also within 1 mile (2 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
A really nice property with everything you could wish for and more, in a great location to enjoy all
A really nice property with everything you could wish for and more, in a great location to enjoy all the town has to offer and surrounding area. Clean, really well furnished and equipped.One of the best we've stayed in.
The Counting House was really, really lovely. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay there and would recommend it to friends and family. It had lots of space for two people, was very clean and comfortable and had the most amazing mural on the bedroom wall painted by the owners
What a lovely holiday home to stay in, filled with history and beautiful architecture. The house was lovely and clean, the bed was so comfortable and the kitchen had everything you could need. The owners Alison and Peter were only a message away if we needed anything, Alison checked in with us as the weather had been particularly bad, to ask if everything was okay and we assured her that it was. We can highly recommend the Counting House and would be happy to return there. The town itself was steeped in history and everyone we met were friendly and welcoming. A great place to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Stewart
1 Dec 2019
A very comfortable and pleasant stay, the house was quirky but spacious and was great for the two of
A very comfortable and pleasant stay, the house was quirky but spacious and was great for the two of us. Everything you need for a get away break was there and it is very handy for the town's eating places- You must try Le Mistral.
Wirksworth is great base for the southern Peaks with some great walking nearby ..Dovedale, Monsal Trail, Cromford Canal. As well as Bakewell and Chatsworth to visit along with Haddon Hall being a must.
Thoroughly recommend The Counting House with Alison & Peter being great hosts.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
John
15 Sept 2019
Well presented property and spacious for two.
Well presented property and spacious for two. Good location in centre of town. Car parking permit for nearby car park provided. Good range of equipment in kitchen, lovely bathroom. Highly recommended for a weekend stay.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maggie
11 Jun 2019
Lovely, comfortable accommodation - couldn't find fault, would recommend without hesitation.
Lovely, comfortable accommodation - couldn't find fault, would recommend without hesitation.
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
James
5 Jun 2019
Absolutely stunning accommodation with some really lovely touches.
Absolutely stunning accommodation with some really lovely touches. So unique and tasteful and the owners were so welcoming and considerate. Definitely plan to go back soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Brenda
28 Feb 2019
A beautiful place to stay which has been lovingly renovated in keeping with its Georgian architectur
A beautiful place to stay which has been lovingly renovated in keeping with its Georgian architecture. This is combined with modern day comfort and appliances
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Bob
15 Feb 2019
This was a fantastic 1770’s house, beautifully restored to its elegant Georgian period, ideal for
This was a fantastic 1770’s house, beautifully restored to its elegant Georgian period, ideal for a couple on a romantic escape! We absolutely loved the quality of the artistic work by the owners on the fixtures and furnishing. These included - among many delightful touches - a wine box (containing a complimentary Prossecco!) crafted into a perfect facsimile of the house façade, and a stunningly hand-painted feature wall in the bedroom, replete with peacocks and other exotic birds. (We felt this was an interesting take on hand-painted wallpapers we have seen in National Trust properties of the Georgian period).
And there seemed nothing missing in the way of 21stC essentials - easy to use and cosy central heating, TV, Wi-Fi etc, and a very well-provided kitchen - though it was also very easy to eat out in this location! Car parking could have been a problem - the house entrance is on a narrow side street in the centre of town (though on a cul-de-sac, so very little traffic past the door) - but the owners solved this neatly by the booking including a permit covering the nearby car parks, for 24-hour, 7-day parking. The nearest car park was only a matter of tens of yards from the house so this worked fine.
We found Wirksworth to be a lovely market town with plenty to do in the area on a short break, even at a time of year (February) when all the large stately homes are closed and long walks in the Peak District are not high on the agenda. There are several interesting churches (Wirksworth, Youlgreave, …), a fabulous bookshop in Cromford, even a nice circular walk out of the Counting House’s front door and up the hill to the view at the millennial StarDisc, with a detour across the old limestone quarries. And Derby is nearby, with its unmissable Museum and Art Gallery.
All in all, highly recommended!