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

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 775 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

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.

Property manager

Roy and Anne Stratton

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Music library
  • Stereo
  • TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • Up to 9 kg per pet

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 807 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 9 kg per pet)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

Property is also known as

Character Cottage Edge Historic Belper
Character Cottage Edge Historic
Character Edge Historic Belper
Character Edge Historic
Character Edge Historic Belpe
Character Cottage on the Edge of Historic Belper
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Character cottage (18c) on the edge of historic Belper Cottage

About the area

Map
Belper, ENG

What's nearby

  • Derwent Valley Mills - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Denby Pottery - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Crich Tramway Village - 11 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Carsington Water - 12 min drive - 11.9 km
  • University of Derby - 14 min drive - 14.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Grapes Inn - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Georges Tradition Limited - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Railway Hotel - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪The Devonshire - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Angels Micro Pub - ‬18 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) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet.

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 1 mile (2 km) of Derwent Valley Mills and Blackbrook House. Chesterfield Museum & Art Gallery is 1.9 mi (3 km) away. Belper Station is 14 minutes by foot.

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

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 45 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 50 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 50 reviews" "

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Eva R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming Belper Cottage
Charming cottage, good location, great host.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pieter V.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Emma D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Amanda W.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

jane b.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Janet B., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
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

6/10 Okay

Barry S.

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

Caroline D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Karen T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jade

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

T J., England

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

10/10 Excellent

Michyla H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cottage Review
Thank you to Roy and Anne for a fantastic few days in their wonderful cottage. It was perfect in every way and I’d definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a clean and cosy place to stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Graham D., Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire

Liked: Cleanliness
October Half Term 2021
Fantastic Cottage, ideal location for exploring the bustling town of Belper, only a 5 mins walk. The owners were so easy to message and catered for my family needs. Will deffo be staying here again
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Peter W., Cardiff

Liked: Cleanliness
Good stay in Belper
Nice cottage with everything we needed. Belper is an interesting town and the Crich Tramway Village was a good day out.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

sheila H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Mother and Daughter Break
We had a lovely time in the cottage, had everything we needed and the location was perfect, loved the river garden walk.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ronald r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable for our short stay, would recommend it to any one.
Really enjoyed our short stay in a comfortable and clean house Would come again to Belper.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephen F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in lovely Belper.
Quaint cottage on the edge of Belper, near to Strutt's Mill. Very spacious comfortable rooms with everything we needed. Even though it's on a main road it was very quiet at night and during the day we were out anyway. We enjoyed sitting out of an evening in the little paved well stocked side garden. Parking wasn't a problem and I found the best place to leave my car was just opposite on the entrance to Lodge Drive. The location is ideal for Crich Tramway Museum, the excellent new car museum at Ambergate and for Cromford, Matlock, Matlock Bath and Chatsworth. Loved it all. One of my favourite areas to stay. Thanks very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely feel..
Comfortable beds.. home from home .. easy access .. warm and cosy
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

T J., England

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely character period cottage
Stunning cottage which is a 5 minute walk from Belper Town centre. Belper is a gorgeous little town with many cafes, pubs and shops. Also a great location for Alton Towers. The cottage is very well equipped and oozes charm. It was ample size for my husband, two children and I. The owners are very accommodating with a great line of communication. I highly recommend this charming cottage - a real home from home! Thanks for having us, Roy and Anne.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jennie P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Business
Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nathalie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short family stay
We stayed in Belper for 3 nights as a very last minute trip. Lovely cosy cottage with lots of nice little thoughts for families and young families too. Communication with Roy was easy and straight forward and he was very helpful. The check in was so easy. Would love to come back with a bigger party and plan our trip better to enjoy more longer walks in the area and make more of the places to eat around.