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10 Guests
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5 Bedrooms
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3 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Hot tub
- Four poster bed
- Ground floor accommodation
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
22 Customer Reviews
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"Lots off food left from previous occupants, bread open nuts open crisps all in kitchen draw , untidiness out side weeds old rotten logs , lots off dirt under sofa recliner ,pipe in bed room with sofa in not very good everyone kicked it needs covering ."
I am, of course, disappointed to read this review and it is regretful that three texts to you during your break from me remain unanswered. We will sort all issues mentioned straight away (The gardener was delayed a week but is in on Friday) and I do request potential future guests do look at the many lovely reviews we get as, on this occasion, I was not afforded the opportunity to take any action. Property Owner
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"We had a great time staying at the old post office to celebrate a 60th birthday."
The house is a beautiful place to stay. The owner has provided everything you need, we had a slight problem with one of the bathrooms but was resolved by Neil really quick. We would definitely come back again, there are so many places to visit that are really close
Thank you so much for your lovely review and kind words. The Old Post Office is perfect for these lovely family celebrations and I am so glad you had such a good time and enjoyed the convenient but quiet village location. We very much look forward to hosting you in the future. Property Owner
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"Very responsive host ."
Lovely comfortable and spacious property with lovely beds and in a great location . Welcome pack was also a nice touch
Thank you so much for your 100/100 review and your kind words. We are so happy that you had such an enjoyable week at the house with your family and would love to host you again in the future. Property Owner
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"The cleanliness and maintenance of the property was very poor, mould, dust and dirt was present throughout the property ."
The hot tub did not work properly. The dishwasher was broken which resulted in my husband trying to unblock it when we arrived as the smell was horrific. There was not enough hot water in the tank for everyone to shower when they wanted, this caused a few issues as we were a party of 10.
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"We had a lovely stay at the old post office!"
The house was perfect for our group of 9, with plenty of space and a kitchen well equipped for us. The location is ideal for exploring the beautiful Peak District. Neil was a great host, super responsive and accommodating, thank you so much
Thank you so much for your kind words and your 100/100 score. I am delighted you enjoyed the house and the lovely village location. It was a pleasure hosting you and we would love to welcome you back in the future. Property Owner
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"A large, well equipped house suitable for our family of ten."
Would suit a group of couples who enjoy walking & exploring locality . Neil the host was particularly helpful and welcoming. We appreciated his welcome pack too which made us feel at home . Used the hot tub regularly despite it being January. Would return to the cottage for a similar break.
Thank you so much for this lovely review. We are delighted that you found the house so comfortable, even at max occupancy. I am passionate about my guests enjoying the house as much as we do so thank you very much for your kind words. We look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
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"Lovely roomy cottage."
Plenty of space for 8 adults and 1 toddler. Worried as there were only 2 bathrooms, but this wasn't a problem. Nicely decorated for Christmas. Good communication with agent. Enjoyed the hot tub. Great location for visiting other towns, appears to have good bus links. The Nelson pub very handy up the road. Would use again for a family holiday.
Thank you so much for this review and we are delighted you enjoyed your time at The Old Post Office and we look forward to welcoming you back in the future. Property Owner
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"We stayed at the Old Post Office over Christmas 2023."
There were 6 of us - 3 generations of family. The house was as described - very spacious and comfortable. It was cold when we arrived (friday) and took quite some time to warm up but was then almost too hot - especially when the woodburner in the sitting room was lit. There were fire lighters provided but no logs for the woodburner - but luckily we had brought some . The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, crockery and glassware although strangely there were no serving spoons. I thought the fridge/freezer was a little small for the size of house and number of people who it can accomodate - but there was a sort of pantry which we used for vegetables and other foods that didn't need refridgeration. We didn't have a problem with the TV's (I saw a previous review that mentioned difficulties) but perhaps the instructions for how to get onto the Freesat stations (live TV) could be expanded? The host was very helpful and friendly and I'm sure that if we had had any problems he would have done what he could to help. Luckily we didn't need to bother him. The village pub is 50 metres away and was very welcoming and dog friendly. The weather was atrocious when we were staying at the Old Post Office which is a shame as there seemed to be a lot of good local walks and beautiful scenery on the doorstep. The one thing we weren't keen on was the bunk bed arrangement in the smallest bedroom.My daughter found it difficult to sit up in bed to read because of the single bunk above. A double bed or even two singles would have been better.
Thank you so much for your 94/100 score and your detailed feedback. It was a pleasure hosting you and your family for Christmas and great to talk to you before you arrived. We are delighted you found the house to be spacious and comfortable. Thank you for the recommendations and we will certainly take them on board. I am, for example, having a nest thermostat fitted on Friday to ensure I can control the temperature of the house via WiFi. Property Owner
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"The house was spacious and great for a large party of 8, lounge seated everyone and dining room seated 10."
The hot tub was a great bonus too. Our concern was with the comfort and cleanliness of the property. The kitchen was dirty in some cupboards, drawers and the oven trays and coffee machine. One of the beds was not clean and the dishwasher didn’t empty, the top oven keep tripping the electric. Whilst we realised it was an older property it was not adequately maintained, there were things missing or in short supply. ( No teapot lid, dirty pan scrubber, missing shade from bedside lamp, no bin lid( dog loved this one!) Whilst overall we had a great family weekend, on arrival at the house it was freezing and we were extremely disappointed after paying a larger fee than our normal rate for our Christmas weekend away. We sent pics etc and messages to the owner who didn’t actually seem too bothered and kept referring us to the qr code which didn’t work !!! We also phoned on our arrival and got no response on the Friday) This could be an amazing place size wise but need a massive overhaul and a look at cleaning protocols. Turn on the heating for guests arrival!!
We are really happy you enjoyed how spacious the house is, you enjoyed the hot tub and I am so pleased you had a great family weekend. It is a shame, however, that I wasn’t made aware of most of the issues you raised, they have proven to be very easy fixes. I was puzzled to receive an answerphone message asking for the location of the thermostat when this information was in the welcome text and apologies my phone was victim to the national Three Network outage on Friday 1st evening. I didn’t once refer you to a QR code and engaged directly by text. I regret that you did not answer my message when I checked in about the thermostat. The old post office was lovingly refurbished as can be seen from the pictures and I am proud that it remains the best value 10 guest with hot tub, pet friendly house within 10 miles of Matlock. The house now has a nest WiFi thermostat so it can be preheated before guest arrival and the teapot has been replaced too, I’m sure we can all drink to that. Property Owner
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"Lovely character cottage in a lovely location ideal for our family gathering."
The owner was super helpful with clear instructions for everything -had a great time
Thank you so much for your 100/100 review and we are so glad it was ideal for your family gathering and that you liked the lovely village location. We would love to host you and your family again in the future. Property Owner
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"Friendly host, very good communication and instructions."
House is lovely and has everything you could need. It's quirky facing sidewards to the road, but we had a very comfortable stay. High peak trail is lovely for a walk and there are plenty of nice puns nearby. Recommend the Hope and Anchor for Sunday lunch and lovely vegan options
Thank you so much for the 100/100 review and we are delighted you enjoyed the house and the beautiful local area. We would love to host you again in the future. Property Owner
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"Very helpful Neil sourced a tea pot and extra towels for us as soon as he realised we needed them for our stay."
We couldn't get 'live' TV only catch up so be prepared and come with your logins. There was only minimal loo roll left and no kitchen roll so bring spares if you have a large party.
Thank you for taking the time to feedback and it was a pleasure assisting where I could but unfortunately I wasn’t aware of the TV or toilet roll issue. Due to the rural location, satellite dishes as opposed to TV aerials are used for live TV. The welcome document does explain how the satellite channels are received on HDMI 1. Spare toilet roll and kitchen roll are kept at the house also, which I can direct guests to should it be required. Again, I do regret I wasn’t made aware about this shortcoming. Property Owner
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"We loved the welcome basket and the really quick response time to my questions about equipment."
Neil arranged for hairdryers and a weighing scale to be delivered while we were there! That's customer service. The dishwasher did fail and although Neil gave us advice we couldn't use it but this did not stop us having a lovely time for our granddaughter's birthday.
Thank you for this feedback and it was a pleasure hosting you and your family. The dishwasher is being repaired today ready for your next weekend stay with us. Property Owner
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"Loved our stay at 'The Old Post Office', beautiful house and location."
Lovely large rooms with everything needed for a stay away from home. Thank you
Thank you so much for the 100/100 review it means so much to us. We are delighted you loved the house and location and would love to host you again in the future. Property Owner
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"What a gorgeous property to have stayed in."
Everything you would ever need. Kitchen was brilliant, very well equipped. Welcome hamper was a bonus. Plenty of space for everyone to be together or have space on their own. Hot tub is a great asset. We used this as a complete rest for a few days (Hubby took kids to Alton Towers so I relaxed on my own with the dogs). We only had 4 nights but wish we had longer. The four poster bedroom and bathroom are beautiful. All the rooms are great. The owner was very friendly. Even though its on a main road its very private and quiet. We will definitely return. Thank you for sharing your house with us
Thank you so much for your 100/100 feedback and we are really pleased you have enjoyed your stay at The Old Post Office. We would love to host you again in the future. Property Owner
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"We rented the old post office as a family due to hiking around the area."
When we arrived the house seemed fine rooms were tidy. Once we settled we noticed there was no toilet paper in any of the bathrooms and we weren't advised to bring our own. Doors on the bedrooms didn't fully close. There were stains on the bed sheets. The hot tub had green water and was filthy inside, this meant we didn't even use the hot tub as it was disgusting. The shower drain was blocked, so the moment you spent longer than 2 minutes in the shower it was flooding over the shower tray onto the floor. The beds were uncomfortable as too hard, but that is just personal preference. These factors ended up making our stay disappointing as there was many good reviews, it was just a shame we didn't experience it. Worked out very expensive for what we experienced especially as the hot tub was the main reason we rented the house, to chill in after our hike but we couldnt even use it.
I was very sorry to read your feedback and regret, despite my personal details being provided, that I was never informed of any issues and so couldn't take any actions. All issues mentioned were easy fixed for the next changeover. Property Owner
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"The cottage was amazing and the description very accurate."
Despite being on the Main Street in the village the house was very quiet. The rooms were a good size for all 10 of us, we never felt cramped and all comfortably fitted round the table or on the huge settee in the lounge. The kitchen was very well kitted out even for my foodie husband. Beds were comfortable and bathrooms worked well with good quality linen and towels. As the front isn’t on the main road (which we thought it was beforehand) using the hot tub was great fun and safe. A great position in the Peak District - easy to reach many of the attractions in the area. We all loved our break and wished we could have had more time to spend there.
Thank you so much for your 100/100 review and your kind words about the Old Post Office. We would love to welcome you back any time, it was a real pleasure hosting you and your family. Property Owner
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"We loved our stay at the old post office."
The cottage is incredible. Spacious, comfortable and really well done out with lots of nice touches. Welcome pack was lovely and the rooms all have throws and it just feels really cosy. We also enjoyed having use of the hot tub. We had great communication before and during stay with the owner and would def like to come back and stay again. Highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your 100/100 score. We really want our guests to feel at home when staying and we are so happy you had a great time. Communications with our guests is vital to us as we want to ensure all is as it should be and that guests are happy and enjoying their staycation. We would love to welcome you and your party to The Old Post Office again in the future. Property Owner
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"The Post office is in a great location to visit a range of places."
The owner was very helpful and accommodating. There was a lovely, varied welcome pack on arrival. The kitchen is a great size and it is very well equipped. There is plenty os space to seat people in the lounge.
Thank you so much for your 100/100 and it was a pleasure to host you. We are really happy you enjoyed the village location and proximity to local attractions and our welcome pack. We do pride ourselves on a very warm welcome for our guests. Property Owner
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"Our group of 6 adults and 4 young children (age range 2 to 74) plus a dog thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay."
Rooms were well equipped and beds comfortable. The hot tub was well appreciated by all, except of course the dog. The owner was in contact before our stay and made it known he was on hand to sort out any difficulties that may have arisen. We would definitely return if we decided to visit that area again.
Thank you so much for your 100/100 score it means very much to us. It was a pleasure hosting your family and we looking forward to welcoming you back to The Old Post Office in the future. Property Owner
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"It was a really nice house and the owners were very helpful and accommodating."
The rooms were nice and big and good for a family stay.
Thank you so much for this feedback and we are so pleased you and your family had a great staycation. Property Owner
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"We had a great stay at the old post office."
The communication with the owners was great and the house was in great condition with everything we needed. We had two young children with us and the property provided everything we needed making it easy for us. Would definitely recommend
Thank you so much for your 100/100 review it means so much to us. We are so glad you had such a great time and we would love to welcome you back. Property Owner
Summary
- Five bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite bath, basin, WC and bidet, 1 x king-size with woodburning stove, 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor king-size,1 x double with single bunk overhead
- Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Ground-floor shower room with basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Dining room with Smart TV
- Sitting room with woodburning stove
- Lower-ground-floor boot room
- Gas central heating
- Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer (50/50), washing machine and dishwasher
- 4 x Smart TVs and WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter for woodburning stoves inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request
- Off-road parking for 3 cars and roadside parking
- Front patio with furniture and hot tub
- Two well-behaved, medium dogs welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop 1.4 miles and pub 0.1 miles
- Note: There is a step between the kitchen & dining room
- Note: The lower-ground-floor is home to a boot room and a dog wash area.Note: step free access to the cottage from the side entrance and one step between kitchen and dining room
- Note: downstairs shower room next to the downstairs king size bedroom
The property
Wirksworth 1.8 miles.
Tucked away in the charming village of Middleton-by-Wirksworth, Derbyshire, is this historic stone-built cottage that serviced as the village post office from the 1800s until 2014.
Enjoying a superb location on the outskirts of the Peak District National Park, set on the High Peak Trail with plenty of scenic walks and cycle routes available right from your front door, The Old Post Office is a fantastic choice for larger families, multi-generational families and groups of friends who want to bring along their canine companions.
The property benefits from three off-road parking spaces, a front patio with furniture, barbecue and a hot tub, perfect for alfresco dining on warmer days, or a long soak after a day of exploring.
On the lower ground floor is a boot room just perfect for safe storage of bikes.
On this floor you will also find a fully plumbed doggy wash station, boot storage and drying area.
On the ground floor, you will find a large fully-equipped kitchen with double oven for whipping up your best dishes, ready to enjoy at the dining table as you toast to an unforgettable holiday.
After dinner, make your way through to the sitting room, where you can relax on the plush seating in front of a much-loved film on the large 4K Smart TV, as your pooches take up their favourite spot in front of the crackling woodburning stove.
Completing the ground floor is a lovely king size bedroom and next to it is a luxurious shower room complete with toilet and sink ideal, for those with limited mobility.
Head upstairs, where you will find a well-appointed shower room with double length power shower for washing away the day’s adventures, as well as three further beautifully decorated king-size bedrooms, one with en-suite bathroom, and another with woodburning stove, along with a double with single bunk over to give you ultimate flexibility.
The two master bedrooms upstairs also feature 4K Smart TVs.
Wander through the village, where you can have a cold drink at The Nelson Arms just a few doors up or enjoy a meal at The Rising Sun and enjoy leisurely strolls through Middleton Moor.
Continue onto Wirksworth, where you can tour the Wirksworth Heritage Centre, visit the National Stone Centre, hike up to the Black Rocks which offer superb views at their top, dine at a wide variety of restaurants, including Hope & Anchor, Le Mistral, and Saint Betti, or sample local ales at the microbrewery and good selection of pubs.
From here, you can easily reach the popular village of Carsington, Hopton, and Carsington Water, where you can wander through the countryside with alpacas, dine at The Miners Arms, try your hand at a plethora of watersports, or enjoy wildlife rich walks around the lake.
The next village along is Cromford, the UNESCO World heritage site as the birthplace of the industrial revolution and Matlock Bath, home to the Heights of Abraham, Gulliver’s Kingdom children’s theme park or venture further onto Chatsworth, Bakewell and the beautiful Buxton.
All this and more awaits at The Old Post Office.
About the location
WIRKSWORTH
Matlock 6 miles.
Wirksworth is a small, charming market town situated just a few miles from Matlock, on the edge of The Peak District. Wirksworth is full of character with many buildings of architectural interest, including its magnificent parish church. Independent shops sit alongside the deli, butchers and bakers with a strong local food ethic. Visitors will enjoy exploring the ancient “jitties” and courtyards of the Puzzle Gardens, along with the Heritage Centre and the delightful surrounding countryside including nearby Carsington Water, Black Rocks and the High Peak Trail. Rock climbing and cycling can be enjoyed here at every level, and there is fantastic walking all around. Well Dressing is unique to Derbyshire, and Wirksworth combines this tradition with a lively carnival in May. There is also an annual Arts festival with an amazing Art & Architecture Trail in September, showcasing contemporary art and international performers of every kind. With an art deco independent cinema and a range of places to eat there is plenty to entertain. The town offers a leisure centre with a climbing wall and a small trainer swimming pool, The Eco Centre, The National Stone Centre and the Mount Cook Adventure Centre. The weekly market and monthly farmers' market provide local produce and crafts. Beautiful Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within easy reach, as well as Matlock Bath, with its spectacular cable car, the heritage Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Gulliver's Kingdom. Only two miles away, the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site in Cromford is not to be missed. In all, Wirksworth is a great location for a varied holiday.
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Note: There is a step between the kitchen and dining room.
Christmas booking check in from 22/12/2024 only
New years booking check in from 29/12/2024 only.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas