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Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7807.3 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper

This charming 2 bedroom stone cottage was built circa 1790 and retains many original features. The ground floor comprises 2 spacious living rooms (4m x 4m). Adjacent to the kitchen is a lounge with log burner and the other is a lounge/dining room with the TV/DVD. The cottage is very close to the historic cotton mill / museum and river gardens within the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage site. Belper's award winning high street is a 15 minute walk away and just down the road is the Talbot (17c) restaurant / bar and the Tum Yum Thai Restaurant (basement of the early 19c North Mill) just over the bridge and mill weir. Walks from the river lead up to the Chevin overlooking Belper in one direction and the river gardens and nature reserve in the other.
The Derbyshire Dales and Peak District are a short drive away; local attractions are Cromford (Arkwright’s Mill museum, canal walks, etc.), Arkwright’s Masson Mill (discount shopping), Matlock Bath (cable car, gardens, etc.), Middleton Top (High Peak Trail) and a multitude of beautiful villages and walks.
The city of Derby with its Cathedral, Silk Mill, railway Round House and shopping areas, both ancient and modern, is 9 miles to the south. If you like a little more action Alton Towers is just 20 miles away - 35min drive.
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Belper

Belper is home to this cottage. Denby Pottery and Ecclesbourne Valley Railway are local attractions and those in the mood for shopping can visit Derbion and East Midlands Designer Outlet. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's happening at Derbyshire County Cricket Club or Pride Park Stadium. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails, mountain biking and cycling.
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What's nearby

  • Belper River Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Derwent Valley Mills - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Belper Market Place - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Belper Memorial Gardens - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Belper Park Local Natural Reserve - 17 min walk - 1.5 km

Getting around

  • Belper Station - 14 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Book Café - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Angels Micro Pub - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Nik’s Tradition - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Railway - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Park Life Cafe - ‬11 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

How much does it cost to stay at Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper?

As of 6 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper on 8 Mar 2026 start from £82, 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 Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper located?

Situated in Belper, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Derwent Valley Mills and Belper River Gardens. Belper Memorial Gardens and Belper Market Place are also within 1 mile (2 km). Belper Station is 14 minutes by foot.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 59 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cathy A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Really enjoyed our stay. Great value house it was clean and as described. The town is lovely. We'd happily stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming Belper Cottage

Charming cottage, good location, great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hayley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful , homely property in a great location with lots of things to see and do. Would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michyla H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Midweek break with a friend

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. This is the second time I’ve stayed at this cottage - it is clean, comfortable and well equipped…a perfect base in a lovely area!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage in a world heritage site!

Lovely little place to stay, perfectly placed for exploring Belper. Great tour around Strutt Mill and it's surrounds.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

8/10 Good

Helen W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful retreat

Cosy house with all thats required.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mrs s Martin

The cottage was beautiful it had everything you needed and more . It was very homely and I would highly recommend staying there we will be going back to stay .
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pieter V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect retreat!

We used this as a base to visit friends. This cottage suited our needs more than adequately.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Belper cottage

The cottage was exactly as advertised in the listing. It is in a great location very close to the river walk and a short walk to downtown Belper.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janet W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very homely cottage in great location

The cottage is quietly tucked away off the road and surprisingly spacious. It contained everything we needed during our stay, all very clean and comfortable and lots of hot water. Easy walking distance to good restaurants and takeaways. The owner is very accommodating and helpful and allowed us to extend our stay by an extra day at short notice. The local industrial history is fascinating and we strongly recommend a tour of the North Mill.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

Lovely property suited our purposes well, wanted a base with my two small children (2 and 4) to visit family in Derby. House well-equipped and spacious, a real home from home.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

Great cottage, in a lovely town, with great walks. The cottage itself came fully stocked with everything you could need, including shampoo and shower wash, kitchen was also stocked up with tea and coffee, and fresh milk in the fridge, and all the appliances you could need. We were pleasantly surprised.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jade

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
A lovely place to stay, I would definitely come here again. Such a cosy place, more spacious than I was expecting as well! Had everything you'd need in my eyes, definitely appreciated the milk in the fridge for us. The streaming services are also a nice touch, overall we really enjoyed our stay, thank you!

10/10 Excellent

jane b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Belper coytage

Quaint little cottage, near the centre of Belper, very homely and comfortable well worth a visit
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Had a lovely break in Belper. The cottage was perfect. Very comfortable, spacious with great location. Good communication with owners. Hopefully will return later in year.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great base

Very comfy spacious house. Milk in the fridge, dishwasher tablets supplied etc. would we stay again? Definitely!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great House! Lovely stay and would return

Beautiful place. Yard/garden was a little small but adequate and fact there was a BBQ was great addition. Kitchen again a bit small but it was good enough for what we needed! Two lounges, bigger, plenty of space. And the two bedroom sizes were fantastic. Bit of road noise but we slept really well and was super quiet overnight. Awesome shower! The water pressure was fantastic. We had everything we needed and more. Parking just outside and there was a short walk to Belper mill and gardens next to river. Excellent comms from owners. Very happy and would return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Barry S.

Liked: Location

Well I say

It was a bit like living at Steptoes the only thinning missing was Hercules.
Stayed 19 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Richrd S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The instructions to gain entrance to house where clear and precise. Everything you need was there very clean and tidy. Great suggestions on places to eat. A lovely cottage in a great location. It was an ideal base for me to go cycling. Definitely would stay again to use for a base to get out on my bike.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Adam C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely Cottage in Beautiful Belper. Highly recommend! Thanks to the Hosts, we got everything we needed.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

T J., England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Quaint cottage in great location.

It is the second time we have stayed at Roy and Anne’s cottage and we loved it as much as we did the first time! We checked in after a fun packed day at Alton Towers and stayed a couple of nights. Belper is a lovely town with plenty of pubs, supermarkets and cafes. It is a cross between Haworth and Otley. The cottage is always clean and warm. The hosts are always attentive and easy to communicate with. Tea, coffee and milk are provided on arrival and the facilities are plentiful- lots of tv channels, Netflix, games, books and more. We will definitely stay there again when we return to Alton Towers! Highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

DONNA L., Sutton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely Belper

Just a short walk down the hill takes you to Belper. Mill, river Derwent, antiques centre, independent shops, fab restaurants and pubs. House has all you could need. View on the loo is the best. Would be happy to stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

john h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend break

Well resourced and lovely property, in a great spot. Would have been happy to stay there longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

David Q.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Comfortable cottage

Everything we needed in the cottage and close to all the amenities of Belper. Especially enjoyed our meal at the Thai restaurant, Tom Yum, just a short stroll away in the mill.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annabel T., Norwich

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Cottage

We all loved our stay here - felt more like a home than holiday accommodation. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Roy and Anne Stratton

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We bought and refurbished the cottage in 2015 as a retreat for family and friends but we are keen for it to be more widely used so we are making it available to others at a very reasonable rent.

Why they chose this property

We bought this cottage because of its great location, south facing garden, large rooms, log burner and character features.

What makes this property unique

Great location for visiting historic Belper on foot and the Derbyshire countryside by car or bus.

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