This three-bedroom property forms part of a handsome stone villa set on the edge of the market town of Matlock, a popular base for exploring the Peak District and Derbyshire. The town has been a thriving tourist destination since it became an internationally famous spa town in the 19th century and boasts a range of independent shops as well as numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants. Hall Leys Park (0.5 miles) includes a boating lake, riverside walks and tennis courts or you can hop on a steam train to Rowsley, enjoying lunch or afternoon tea on board along the way. Take a cable car ride over the hilltop park, The Heights of Abraham (2 miles) or explore the woodland trails; your entry ticket also includes guided tour through illuminated show caves.
The lounge overlooks the garden and features sumptuous leather sofas set around a gas coal-effect fire. A separate dining room has a table seating six, and the modern kitchen has all you need should you wish to self-cater. There are two bedrooms on the first floor – one with a king size bed and views of Riber Castle, and the other, smaller room with a double bed – as well as a bathroom. A spacious bedroom on the top floor of the house features twin beds (zip and link, can be super king size on request), a TV and an en suite shower room.
Outside, a pretty courtyard terrace with a table and chairs is a lovely spot to enjoy some fresh air. A chiminea will keep you warm and you can sit out with a drink or light up the barbecue in the summer months.
This and the owners' part of the house are well separated, private, with their own entrances and garden areas.