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Woodpecker - Matlock

Matlock, Derbyshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A contemporary cottage in a quiet countryside location
  • Light and airy open-plan living space is full of home-from-home comfort
  • Enjoy the fresh air and views from a choice of two patio areas

Property code: OC-DCWOOD

Get away from it all at this stylish cottage sitting on a quiet lane on the outskirts of the lovely market town of Matlock. Sleeping four people over two bedrooms, this contemporary home is ideal for small families or groups of friends hoping to uncover the wild beauty of the Peak District. Spend a day browsing the independent shops and cafes in Matlock’s Crown Square, and in the evening, come home to dine alfresco on one of the cottage’s two patios.

Park up in one of two private parking spaces and step inside this adorable home away from home. The mood is set for a memorable stay from the moment you step into this chic open-plan space, where you’ll find ultra-modern dining and kitchen areas, as well as a stylish lounge area with a wood burner. Rustle up some dinner and enjoy a sociable meal at the quaint dining table, or head outside to the large front patio and eat at the picnic bench. After dinner, chill out with a glass of wine on the second patio, or head back into the lounge to stretch out in front of the wood burner. When it’s time for bed, a wide spiral staircase leads down to the lower ground floor, where you’ll find two lovely double bedrooms – one of which has French doors opening out onto a small patio with outdoor furniture. Completing the layout is a stylish shower room with underfloor heating.

Head off to ride the cable car at the Heights of Abraham (3 miles) – an area so pretty it has been nicknamed ‘Little Switzerland’ by the locals. Glide high above the Derwent Valley and at the top, take in the amazing views of the lush Derbyshire countryside and the pretty village of Matlock Bath.

  • 2 double bedrooms
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Ceramic hob, oven, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine
  • Welcome pack
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV, radio
  • Patio with raised decking and picnic bench, paved patio with furniture
  • Parking for 2 cars
  • Shop and pub 1 mile
  • Spiral staircase to the lower ground floor
  • Please note that infants and children under the age of 8 are not permitted at this property
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Lesley Crowther

This property is personally managed by Lesley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 22 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Tracey 31st May 2026

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Fantastic holiday cottage, excellent welcome package, great for exploring some lovely countryside and great museums. Would thoroughly recommend.

Reviewed by Lesley 4th April 2026

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A beautiful property, spotlessly clean and well looked after. Best welcome pack we've ever had! A real home from home with lots of thoughtful touches, and hosts were really helpful and nearby if needed. Very well placed for exploring Peak District. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Daniel 16th March 2026

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The hosts are very welcoming and helpful.The cottage is greatly located for walks and places of interest.The cottage is well equipped and comfortable.

Reviewed by Julie 27th February 2026

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The cottage is beautiful and comfortable and the wood burner made it so cosy in a very cold week. Everything you need is provided and there are special touches with a welcome pack, homemade cake and flowers. The location is ideal for visiting places in the Peak District and there are many facilities and eateries in the surrounding area. We had Read morea wonderful time and would love to return, the hosts are so kind. Hide

Reviewed by Richard 13th December 2025

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Clen, well equipped comfortable cottage, welcome pack amazing beautiful homemade cake, we felt spoilt.

Reviewed by Joanne 28th October 2025

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We had a fabulous stay in this well presented cottage. The Victoria sponge and other welcome treats were much appreciated. Very clean and well equipped. Perfect quiet location for visiting tourist attractions. Will definitely be recommending to family and friends.

Reviewed by Rosalind 26th September 2025

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Extremely comfortable, cosy and beautifully decorated property. Many basics such as bread, milk, eggs, butter, tea, coffee orovided and even a homemade delicious Victoria sponge cake. Very well equipped with dishes, pans, and cooking utensils. Quiet location.

Reviewed by Micheal 22nd September 2025

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A lovely cottage, a home from home! We stayed for 5 nights in September. Everything we could of possibly needed was provided. Spotlessly clean, cosy and super comfy beds. Food ,milk, bread for our first breakfast , oh and a lovely home made Victoria sandwich cake as well! Car parking at the cottage so that was good. The cottage is well situated fRead moreor day trips out in the peak district and there are a number of nice eateries in Matlock and surrounding area. There is a long steep bank down into Matlock so if your walking you may need to hop on the bus for your return. We had our bus passes! Marilyn and Alan have obviously put a lot of thought into Woodpecker and we would definitely return again, hopefully to some better weather! Hide

Reviewed by David 14th September 2025

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A comfortable and compact cottage that was perfect for our short break. The cottage was equipped to a high standard with everything we needed. Woodpecker Cottage is in an ideal location for the many attractions of the Dales and Peak District. The table set for afternoon tea on our arrival with a home baked Victoria sponge was a welcome touch. Read moreMilk, eggs, butter, jam and orange juice in the fridge with bread and croissants in the bread bin had breakfast for the following day covered as well. Hide

Reviewed by Petra 24th August 2025

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Cottage was beautiful, beautiful surroundings, nice peaceful place. Lots to do with family, lots of interesting place to visit and lovely walks around the Peak District. Definitely would recommend for anyone who wants to stay in nice peaceful cottage, visit some very interesting places or who likes to go for explore Peak District. Plus Matlock BathRead more is beautiful town to visit as well. Hide

Reviewed by Paula 26th July 2025

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Absolutely perfect.

Reviewed by Sarina 24th July 2025

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Wonderfully comfortable cottage, everything you could wish for is present, the owners have a great eye for detail. Everything was finished to a high standard. Private off road parking. An amazing welcome pack! I spent a week here and was sorry to leave.

Reviewed by Penny 7th July 2025

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This is a lovely cottage, with everything catered for. Well-equipped and immaculately clean. We had a lovely week. The bedrooms are downstairs, which was great during the hot weather as it was so much cooler.

Reviewed by Margaret 28th June 2025

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We were so lucky to find this lovely cottage. Its a little gem, tucked up a quiet lane, at the top of which is a beautiful walk through trees full of birdsong. The X17 bus on the main road gets you into Matlock and on to Matlock Bridge and the Cromford Mills. Taking the cable car to the Heights of Abraham is a must. Our bus pass was a godsend and tRead morehe bus drivers were very helpful, as were the very friendly and helpful passengers. We had meals at The Duke of Wellington, a short walk from the cottage and at Viva in town. Both very nice! Matlock itself is built on steep hills and surrounded by stunning countryside. The cottage is very pretty and cosy and pristine. We felt safe and comfortable all the time. So, highly recommended! Hide

Reviewed by Julia 31st May 2025

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Lovely cottage in a great location and a very generous welcome pack. Would definitely stay here again when returning to Matlock.

Reviewed by Elaine 6th May 2025

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A fabulous cottage, spotlessly clean, well equipped and with a very helpful but not intrusive owner next door. Very generous array of goodies provided including great cake. I've already booked another stay.

Reviewed by Mark 11th April 2025

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A lovely cottage. Alan and Marilyn have put a great deal of thought into making Woodpecker Cottage as comfortable and convenient as possible for their guests. We arrived after a long drive to find a Victoria sponge waiting for us as well as everything needed for an afternoon tea including fine china crockery, tea, milk, butter, jam, bread, croissanRead morets, orange juice and more. Easy to use appliances (dishwasher tablets, tin foil etc provided, too), a smart TV and games as well as shower gel, shampoo and conditioner were also welcome. Clearly our comfort was a No.1 priority. Unfortunately, we didn't get to try the woodburner as we had pretty clement weather - maybe next time! An easy drive into town and plenty to see and do in the vicinity. Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 21st September 2024

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Fabulous stay at this property. As a member of staff at Holiday Cottages I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage to other guests. Very clean, comfy and so well equipped, we were very well looked after.

Reviewed by Jacquie 20th September 2024

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We had a fantastic week in Woodpecker Cottage. It had everything we could possibly need and was in a very quiet location. It was great base to explore the area from and we hope to return soon.

Reviewed by Sarah 16th September 2024

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Woodpecker Cottage is absolutely gorgeous. It's lovely and light in the living room/kitchen, and it's been beautifully decorated with lots of additional touches. Everything is of a very good quality and Marilyn was the perfect host. It's in a very quiet location at the very top edge of the town, about 50 yards up a track, which was a bit rough for Read moreour little car. We visited several local pubs, and would recommend The Gate Inn in Tansley. Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 11th August 2024

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Cannot fault anything about the cottage. So many extras provided by the cottage owners which made us feel so welcome. An ideal base for a relaxing holiday in the Peak District.

Reviewed by Cameron 4th August 2024

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Location was easy to get to and access. The layout of the cottage is nice, with the bedrooms being downstairs, it was nice and cool. Marilyn and Alan provide everything youd need for a full visit

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