Secure your holiday for £20
Limited availability, could end at any time. T&Cs Apply
Icon/Navigation/Chevron/Left Back to search

3 people have recently viewed this property

1 of 22 View Image Gallery
  • A living room with two gray armchairs a TV on a cabinet and a fireplace with a round mirror above at Bear Cottage in Cromford
close
A living room with two gray armchairs a TV on a cabinet and a fireplace with a round mirror above at Bear Cottage in Cromford A row of stone terraced houses with different colored doors and windows on a street at Bear Cottage in Cromford A living room with two sofas a television on a cabinet and an electric fireplace at Bear Cottage in Cromford A wooden cabinet with a green lamp and a potted plant next to a sofa with a patterned green cushion at Bear Cottage in Cromford A living room with a black stove in a green fireplace wall a round mirror on the wall a gray armchair with green cushions and a wooden cabinet with a lamp at Bear Cottage in Cromford A living room with a sofa armchair a small dining table and framed pictures at Bear Cottage in Cromford A living room with a small electric stove under a mirror and a wooden door with a welcome sign at Bear Cottage in Cromford A small dining table with two chairs and table settings with wine and glasses in a room at Bear Cottage in Cromford A small dining area with a wooden table and two chairs with wine and plates on the table at Bear Cottage in Cromford A kitchen with white cabinets wooden countertops a stove sink and open wooden door at Bear Cottage in Cromford A kitchen with wooden countertops white cabinets a stovetop an oven a toaster a knife block a kettle and a sink at Bear Cottage in Cromford A small kitchen corner with wooden doors a black mini fridge a microwave a potted plant and stairs nearby at Bear Cottage Cromford A kitchen with white cabinets wooden countertops a plant toaster knives and an oven next to a wooden door opening to a living room with a gray sofa a window and a pendant light at Bear Cottage Cromford A bedroom with a wooden bed frame white bedding red pillows a side table with a lamp and a window with blinds at Bear Cottage in Cromford A bedroom with a wooden bed frame white bedding a brown pillow a white dresser and a window with a beige blind at Bear Cottage in Cromford A bedroom with a wooden bedframe two bedside tables with lamps plaid blanket and floral wall art at Bear Cottage in Cromford A bedroom with a bed, chest of drawers, wardrobe, and window at Bear Cottage in Cromford A bathroom with a toilet sink mirror and a window with stone trim and potted plants at Bear Cottage in Cromford A bathroom with a wooden door a walk-in shower with white subway tiles a white sink and mirror with small plants at Bear Cottage in Cromford A patio with two metal chairs and a round table with a bottle and two wine glasses outside a brick house with a white door and window at Bear Cottage in Cromford An outdoor seating area with a metal table and two chairs on artificial grass surrounded by wooden fencing at Bear Cottage in Cromford A street with brick buildings and trees along the road at Bear Cottage in Cromford

Bear Cottage

(Ref. 1100050)

Cromford, Derbyshire Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Pub/shop < 1 mile
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and Maintenance
  • All reviews
  • cottage (14)
  • clean (10)
  • lovely (9)
  • no (8)
  • great (6)
  • stay (6)

17 Customer Reviews

  • Verified booking

    "Lovely cottage, nicely decorated and very clean, small but plenty of room for 2 people."

    Although parking was on the road we had no trouble parking in the layby just past the cottage. The road is very busy which meant the bedroom window couldn't be left open at night but we solved this by opening the bathroom window and leaving the doors to the bedroom and bathroom open. We enjoyed our stay at Bear Cottage.

    Reviewed by Sheila4.7★Jul 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Very impressed with the cleanliness of the property, great bathroom, good location."

    Ceramic hob was unusable, could not speak to anyone about this until after the weekend, need to have a contact number for the owner,very frustrating. Would be beneficial to have blackout curtains in the bedroom, window covering of some kind in the bathroom, felt exposed especially with the light on at night. A fan would of been so useful the bedroom at night was unbearable with the heat. The traffic noise was terrible, a double glazed door would help with this. No problem with parking.

    Thank you for your review and offering your feedback. With reference to the hob, this was bought to our attention and the next morning, we took a portable induction hob over to you and purchased a new hob, which was fitted the morning you left the cottage, so a new hob is now in place. The crack in the hob was only a hairline crack which you could barely feel to touch and has been used absolutely fine by all of our guests since October 2024, when we opened Bear Cottage to the public. The blind in the bedroom is a blackout blind and regarding the heat, we have no control over the weather and many upstairs rooms in all houses felt warm over the last few weeks, whilst there has been a heatwave in the UK of 30 degree temperatures. Apologies that it felt too hot for you. Again, thank you for your feedback. Best wishes, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Colin3.4★Jul 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Lovely little cottage but situated on the very busy A6."

    And I don't think Cromford could be called a village? It probably was a very quaint village 50/60 years ago...just too much traffic! Overall I wasn't that impressed with the places we visited.

    Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Bear Cottage. We’re sorry you weren’t impressed with the places you visited. We have so many wonderful sights to see, such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Black Rocks, Carsington Waters, Matlock Bath and many many more, that it’s a shame you didn’t find somewhere that you found impressive. Cromford is also on the edge of the Peak District, where natural beauty is in abundance, with many walks and towns/villages to visit. Cromford is absolutely a village. It has local pubs, cafes, shops, a famous bookshop, chip shops and the beautiful Cromford Mills and Canal which are steeped in history and Bear cottage isn’t on the A6. All the best, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Ernest3.1★Jul 2025

  • Verified booking

    "This was a small but well proportioned cottage (if that makes sense) well decorated, well maintained it was spot on for my wife and I."

    With 30 deg heat expected we decided not to take our retriever (we'd have been stuck inside during the day which would have made the cottage feel cramped). People commented on traffic as it's on the main road, yes fair bit at rush hour but with the double glazing it wasn't really a bother. Nice, to have biscuits, crisps, G&T and milk for when we arrived (thank you). Limited parking outside but easy to park just in the side street by the church across the road.

    Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Bear Cottage. We’re pleased you found the cottage to be well maintained and nicely decorated and it’s a shame the weather was so hot for your stay, meaning your dog couldn’t join you. We’d love to welcome you and your retriever in the future. All the best, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by David4.1★Jun 2025

  • Verified booking

    "A lovely and homely place to stay in an excellent location."

    Super cottage and very clean everywhere.

    Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review for your stay at Bear Cottage. We’re so pleased that you found the cottage to be homely and you enjoyed the location. That’s really great to hear. We’d love to welcome you back in the future. All the best, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Christopher5.0★May 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Lovely cottage very clean and very tastefully decorated."

    Great location to visit area

    Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review for your stay at Bear Cottage. We’re really pleased that you found the cottage to be nice and clean and you enjoyed the location. We’d love to welcome you back in the future. All the best, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2025

  • Verified booking

    "We had a lovely stay at bear cottage."

    I have 2 points I would like to raise first, though they would absolutely not affect me visiting again! Firstly, the bin situation isn’t great, particularly if you have a stay 3+ nights. No food waste/recycling, so it piles up quite quickly. Secondly, the top shelf in the oven burns food very quickly so avoid it! HOWEVER, the cottage is absolutely lovely. The bed is comfortable, the cottage was spotless on arrival, very clear instructions on checking in, brilliant amenities, great location, and incredibly dog friendly. We ordered in 1 night from Anila (a local Indian) which was excellent, though I’d recommend ordering from them directly as opposed to Uber. We also visited the Greyhound pub down the road which was lovely. During our stay, we visited Thor’s Cave, Mam Tor/Back Tor, Lud’s church, Three Shires Head and The Stepping Stones. All were within an easy 40 minute drive, and absolutely wonderful. Thank you to the hosts for the perfect place to stay in this beautiful part of the country. We would love to visit again.

    Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review for your stay at Bear Cottage. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your time and found the cottage to be comfortable. It sounds like you visited some lovely local places. Just on your point about the refuse collection, it works differently on The Hill in Cromford as it would be dangerous for wheely bins/recycling bins to be left outside. Regular refuse collections are made as normal and there is a black dustbin in the garden for any rubbish, along with replacement bin bags in the cupboard under the sink. I hope this helps. We’d love to welcome you back in the future and thank you again for such a great review. All the best, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Cam5.0★Apr 2025

  • Verified booking

    "We loved our week in Cromford."

    Bustling little village with hotel, pub, small independent shops & 2 takeaways offering a good variety of food. Also Very handy for visiting other places around & about. Bakewell, Buxton, Matlock & Matlock Bath. Nice walks with our 2 dogs. Interesting history too about Richard Arkwright who built Cromford Mill in late 1700’s. Also visited mill over holiday wknd. Lots going on. Bear Cottage was clean, cosy, comfy & well equipped. Thankyou for treats. Very welcome. Only downside for us was very busy noisy road but there’s nothing you can do about that other than putting in secondary glazing to help noise levels which you have done.It wouldn’t stop us coming back as we love the Peak District. Thankyou Emma, Stuart & Family & Teddy Bear.

    Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review for your stay at Bear Cottage. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay with your 2 doggies. It sounds like you got out and about to some of the lovely places nearby and you’re right, there are so many nice walks to be had and areas to visit. We’d love to welcome you back in the future. All the best, Emma, Stuart, Paisley, Jasmine and Teddy Bear Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2025

  • Verified booking

    "We had a fantastic time staying at Bear cottage!"

    It was exactly what we needed and everything was as described. The cottage was very comfortable and clean with some thoughtful touches (welcome hamper etc.). We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again and would definitely recommend Bear cottage to others.

    Thanks so much for leaving a 5 star review for your stay at Bear Cottage. We’re so pleased that you enjoyed yourselves and found everything at the cottage that you needed We’d love to welcome you back in the future. All the best, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Apr 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Lovely little cottage in a great location very clean and everything we wanted, ..."

    Lovely little cottage in a great location very clean and everything we wanted, dog friendly and ideal for great walks and lovely pubs, hope to return

    Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Bear Cottage and we’d love to welcome you back some time in the future. Thanks again, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Darren5.0★Feb 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Lovely Cottage ,simple but well chosen decor, very welcoming."

    The goodies were very much appreciated and Sparky liked his too. Ideally situated to visit surrounding peak district towns and villages Crompton itself is like stepping back in time. The weather was a bit dull and cold, which we did not mind as it was February, but the cottage was warm and comfortable. It would be nice to come back in the warmer month and enjoy sitting in the back patio, enjoying the views.

    Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review! We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cottage and are also super happy to hear that Sparky did too! We’d love to welcome you back in the future. Thanks again, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2025

  • Verified booking

    "Had a great time, property was extremely clean and decorated nicely throughout."

    The area was great for exploring and the walks along the canal were fantastic. Had a couple of meals in the Boat Inn and the big draw was the stunning fire as the weather was freezing all week. The only couple of niggles we had was that there was a draught around the kitchen door which made it extremely cold and would benefit from a seal/draught excluder. Secondly the noise from the exceptionally busy road with massive lorries up and down all day. Apart from that we had a lovely time.

    Thank you very much for your review. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cottage and that you liked the area and had a few good meals at The Boat Inn. We’re really sorry to hear that you found the kitchen door draughty in the cold weather. Thank you for bringing it to our attention. Best wishes Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Allison4.1★Nov 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Beautiful cottage with an immaculate finish ."

    I dont think the photos do it justice..very cosy .secure enclosed rear yard if you take a dog.located in a nice village with places to eat and drink only a short walk down the hill.good location for visiting local places.

    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cottage and found it to be cosy and in a good location. We’re so happy to hear you thought it to be better than the photos too! Best wishes, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2024

  • Verified booking

    "This cottage was absolutely fantastic, everything was like new and well maintained."

    Spotless and perfect. Thanks for the welcome treats as well.

    Thanks so much for your 5 star review and your kind words. We’re really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Bear Cottage. You know where to stay if you ever find yourself heading towards Cromford again! Thanks again, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Nov 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Everything needed for a comfortable stay was provided."

    The cottage was squeaky clean and the basket of food on arrival was much appreciated. Cromford is a great place from which to explore the lower areas of the Peak District and we had a wonderful three days doing so. Would recommend highly.

    Thank you so much for your 5 star review! Were really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Bear Cottage and had fun exploring the Peak District. It’s a lovely area isn’t it? Thanks again and we’d love to see you back for another stay in the future. Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Nov 2024

  • Verified booking

    "We had a relaxing and comfortable stay, the cottage was clean and decorated to a high standard with excellent facilities, particularly the bathroom and bedroom."

    We appreciated the tray of welcoming treats, very pleased with our stay. Thank you.

    Thank you so much for your 5 star review Tracy. We really appreciate it and are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cottage. You’re very welcome for the treats and we’d love to welcome you back at some point in the future. Thanks again, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Oct 2024

  • Verified booking

    "Only problem is we couldn't get hold of the owner to report the heating not on."

    Otherwise, it was a lovely clean cozy little house. Ideal for the 2 of us and the dog. In and ideal spot for visiting places. Also, local bus takes away meals out at the nearby pubs. and dogs welcome in the pubs. Would recommend to family and friends would also return again

    Thank you so much for your 5 star review Margaret and I’m really sorry to hear that you couldn’t contact us. The heating is set to come on to keep the cottage at a comfortable temperature and then it goes off once that temperature is reached. Hopefully, it soon got cosy for you as it’s usually nice and toasty. We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay and would recommend to friends and family. Thats great to hear! We’d also love to welcome you back in the future. Thanks again for taking the time to post a review, Emma & Stuart Property Owner

    Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2024

Show more Hide all

Summary

  • One king-size bedroom with Smart TV
  • Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with electric fire
  • Electric central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster
  • 1 x Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books and games
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair
  • Roadside parking
  • Rear enclosed courtyard with patio, Astroturf, and furniture
  • One well-behaved pet welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 0.1 miles, river 0.8 miles

The property

Bear Cottage is a charming, terraced cottage settled into the bustling village of Cromford.

With a nearby shop and pub, as well as easy access to the incredible scenery of the Peak District National Park, this property is ideal for a couple looking for a romantic getaway to Derbyshire.

Park up and be welcomed into this pet-friendly abode, discovering a beautifully presented living/dining room, where an electric fire adds ambience as you recline with a good book.

Here you can also enjoy a romantic meal for two as you reflect on the day's adventures.

The kitchen continues the pleasant green and grey theme of the living space, and offers a good selection of amenities tucked away into contemporary furniture.

To the rear of the property, discover a charming courtyard with furniture, ideal for evenings spent with a glass of fizz as the stars appear overhead.

When sleep calls, freshen up in the sleek shower room, before retiring to the lovely king-size bedroom, with storage for all of your belongings.

Cromford is a delightful village with plenty of cafes, pubs, and restaurants.

The village offers access to a close by SSSI, as well as canal walks, and the Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Centre.

More close by villages include Wirksworth, a market village with pleasant eateries and independent stores, Matlock and Matlock Bath, where you can find Gulliver's Kingdom, the Heights of Abraham, and an aquarium.

For an action-packed day out, head over to Carsington Water, where there are ample watersports facilities, or head out into the stunning scenery of the Peak District National Park, ideal for hiking, mountain biking, and birdwatching.

Places to visit in the Peak District include Haddon Hall, Chatsworth House, The Roaches, Dovedale, and more.

There is simply so much to be explored with a romantic getaway to Bear Cottage.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

Where you’ll be staying

View on map

CROMFORD

  • Matlock Bath 1.2 mile
  • Matlock 2.6 miles
  • Bakewell 12.5 miles

Set in the beautiful wooded gorge of the River Derwent and surrounded by wooded hills and cliffs, the village of Cromford lies just one mile from the vibrant spa town of Matlock Bath and three miles from Matlock. Famous for its connections with Sir Richard Arkwright and the cotton trade, and often referred to as the cradle of the Industrial Revolution. Today, Cromford offers a selection of quality pubs, shops and cafés, as well as Arkwright’s Cromford Mill and canal, a world heritage site. The area boasts an abundance of attractions such as Gulliver's Kingdom, the nearby Peak District Mining Museum and splendid Chatsworth House. Visitors can take a ride on the Heights of Abraham cable car and take in the views in style, whilst the more active are catered for with plentiful walking around the Derwent Valley and the White Peak, as well as rock climbing and also with cycling opportunities at Carsington Water and the High Peak, Monsal and Tissington Cycle Trails.

View more holiday cottages in Cromford

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas
Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.