Mountain Cottage, once the home of D H Lawrence, is located in a truly idyllic elevated position, quote “It is in the darkish Midlands, on the rim of a steep deep valley, looking over darkish, folded hills – exactly the navel of England and feels exactly that. “ (D.H. Lawrence , April 1918.)

Detached and in its own grounds of 13 acres, Mountain Cottage is set high up on the valley side with far reaching views down the Via Gellia in both directions and to Matlock and beyond with very few properties to see on the skyline.

Set in mature woodlands with good local walks, with much of the grounds being to rough meadow grass and available for use by guests, an ideal paradise for children to explore.

Mountain Cottage and Mountain Annexe are at the same location, it is possible for the Cottage to be booked separately at a reduced price, but not the Annexe.

It is possible for up to 8 to dine together in Mountain Cottage

This detached house benefits from being all on one level and enjoys the magnificent views the location offers from the main rooms of the house. Furniture and fittings are in a truly home family style, apparent from the pictures shown for the property.

You enter from the rear into a small hall way, to your right is the kitchen dining area equipped with all the necessary equipment you will require, to your left is the bathroom with bath and shower over, hand basin and toilet.

A door leads through to the good sized lounge with wooden floors, open fire and views. Off this room to your left is one of the bedrooms with a double bed, the second bedroom has two single beds with further wooden floors adding to its charm, there is also a third room with a study.

There is a sitting out area to the front taking in the outstanding views and further lawned gardens going into woodlands which surround the property.

MOUNTAIN ANNEXE.

Also detached, and within the grounds of Mountain Cottage, this building is fully self contained.

You enter into the same entrance hall, and to the left is the lounge with vaulted ceiling and a welcoming log burning stove, off this room is the small kitchen.

Off the hall, to your right, is the main bedroom that has a double bed, beamed ceiling and its own en suite shower room with toilet and hand basin.

The stairs lead to the first floor and the eaves of the building, where there are two single beds and the sloping ceilings adds to its charm, it is ideal for children, but please mind your head.

There is a sitting out area by the annexe and further grounds that can be enjoyed around the property.