Roseville
- 8 guests
- 4 beds
- 2 bathrooms
- Pet Friendly
Description
Roseville is a charming abode resting in a wooded hillside with stunning views over the picturesque village of Cromford in Derbyshire, and is a superb, extended 18th century cottage.
Packed with original features such as exposed beams and stonework it marries old with new providing a home from home steeped in history.
Situated in the heart of the Derwent Valley Mills UNESCO World Heritage Site, Cromford is best known for being the birthplace of the Industrial Revolution, as the site of Industrialist Richard Arkwright’s first cotton mills.
Even Roseville once belonged to the Arkwright family.
Set over two floors and sleeping up to eight guests in 4 well-proportioned double bedrooms, Roseville is the perfect family-friendly setting for exploring the Peak District with your furry friend, with easy access to country walks such as the High Peak Trail and the Cromford Canal.
Be welcomed into the well-equipped kitchen, which boasts all the mod cons you could need from a washer/dryer and dishwasher to a coffee machine that will automatically steam your milk and make a perfect latte at the touch of a button.
The quaint dining area enjoys beautiful views though the large kitchen windows and is the perfect place to open a bottle of fizz and chat whilst culinary delights are being whipped up in the double oven.
Retire to the lounge on an evening where you can relax under exposed beams on the large corner sofa in front of your favourite film on the 4K Smart TV, as the woodburning stove crackles nearby from the original stone fireplace.
Completing this floor is a handy downstairs W.C which is ideal for a quick freshen up before setting out for the day.
When sleep calls, you have a choice of four bedrooms to retire to, the first being a king-size on the ground floor and on the first floor, two further king-size rooms, one with an en-suite shower, and one double room with dual aspect views over the village.
Outside you will find an abundance of seating areas in garden to the front and side of the house, just perfect for an alfresco breakfast followed by a dip in the bubbling hot tub with views of the Black Rocks.
Grab your walking boots and have a wander into the village where you will find welcoming pubs, The Greyhound Hotel and The Boat Inn, independent shops and even a Tapas restaurant.
Delve into history at the impressive 18th-century water-powered cotton mill, where you can embark on a guided tour and learn more about the town’s rich heritage, its role in mechanising production and how it’s ideas were copied throughout the world.
The charming village of Matlock Bath is very nearby, where you can take in the scenery from the skies in an alpine-style cable car at the Heights of Abraham, tour interactive exhibits at the Peak District Mining Museum, or for the children, there is the Matlock Bath Aquarium and Arcade as well as the thrilling theme park of Gulliver’s Kingdom.
Walk over to the neighbouring town of Matlock, where you can take the scenic walk up to the well-known Pic Tor War Memorial or step into the past with a ride on the Peak Rail, which uses vintage steam and diesel trains as an alternative way to see the sights.
For a truly unforgettable getaway to the Peaks and Dales, look no further than Roseville.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Hot Tub
- Open Fire
- Pet Friendly
- Near Pub / Shop
What guests are saying
Lovely cottage with amazing views in Cromford.
Location is great for seeing all the nearby sites and definitely recommend the Boat Inn for food. Only downside was the hot tub was not great but the views from the garden made up for it.
Cromford was lovely and being the first time in Derbyshire we as a family had a great time.
There is lots to do within a short distance to the property. There was a couple of issues whilst staying at the property which were a blocked toilet. This was resolved after a few days by the owner. But due to issues with pipe work the toilet could not be used for anything but wee’s. This was a little inconvenient as that left only one bathroom for 4 adults and 2 children. So it got a little busy. The owner said he’d be adding it to the welcome pack as a foot note. However, there is no hard copy of a welcome pack at the house, which was a little inconvenient when trying to work out appliances I.e. cooker, microwave, hot tub etc. or where the passes for parking were. The second was the hot tub. We needed to change the filter twice during our stay and we did not use it every day. The hot tub was a little worn and tired and the bottom covering was split making the jets uneven. The outside seating was nice and comfortable. But I would not recommend the property to anyone who has mobility issues or young children as there are a lot of steps. The property in general was a bit tired and in need of decoration. But this didn’t deter us from our stay and the owner was very helpful when needed.
We did have a lovely time at Roseville, but would suggest that a few improvements may be required.
Starting with the good bits: - The property had an excellent location with beautiful views over the Derwent Valley - There were lovely welcome goodies awaiting us on arrival including prosecco - Ample toilet roll, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets were provided: this can be a bit stingy in some holiday lets! - The bedding provided was clean and comfortable - The property was very reasonably priced However, there were some maintenance issues: - The property really could have benefited from a deep clean. There were cobwebs throughout (we appreciate it is an old house and spiders do come with the territory!), there was quite a lot of grease around the cooker/extractor fan and the underside of the cupboard where the kettle was located needed a good wipe. There was a slight smell of damp and mould stains throughout the property, especially in the bathroom where the sealant around the bath really needed replacing. In addition some of the kickboards in the kitchen were missing (the owner Neil did advise us the kitchen floor was due to be replaced due to damage from a previous guest), revealing quite a lot of dirt and debris underneath the cabinets. - On arrival the ignition on the gas cooker wasn't working and we needed to light it using a candle lighter. We contacted Neil about this, who asked us to replace the fuse in the plug ourselves. While we were confident doing this, many guests wouldn't be and it didn't really feel like it should be our responsibility. - There were issues with the hot tub throughout the stay - it was not at temperature on the first night (we do appreciate that hot tubs need to be drained and cleaned after each stay and they do take time to heat up again), but following this there was repeated beeping and an error message showing. We contacted Neil who suggested a filter change was needed. - The back of the fridge was heavily frosted up when we arrived, which subsequently melted leaving a pool of water in the bottom of the fridge. This freezing/thawing repeated itself throughout our stay. We do appreciate it is an old, stone-built property and are fully accepting of the quirks that come with old houses, however we did feel the property really needed a deep clean and maintenance in the kitchen/bathroom.
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £200
Smoking
Not permitted
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
16:00 / 11:00
Property ref
1155096
Parking
Designated parking place
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome
Accessibility
Ground floor