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Rowan Cottage - Carsington Water View

Carsington, near Matlock, Derbyshire
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Watch the water glisten in the distance, with views of Carsington Water over rolling hills
  • Curl up by the log burning fire, and enjoy an ambient evening in the cosy sitting room
  • Enjoy a meal in the light dining room, enjoying the garden views together
Overview
Property code: OC-R28282

Gaze out across the fields towards Carsington Water from this cottage near the Peak District. Sleeping six guests, the dog-friendly Derbyshire holiday home nestles in the village of Carsington, 0.5 miles from the lake. Beautifully presented and full of character, the exquisite hideaway includes features such as a winter-warming wood burner and lovely gardens for unwinding in the sunshine. It is 3 miles from Wirksworth and 7.5 miles from Matlock.

Enter this retreat, with its beautiful wooden floor and beams, to discover it has two gorgeous lounges. Light the wood burner and settle down in front of the Smart TV in one or pick up your book in the other and savour a few quiet moments to yourself. Stroll through to the lovely kitchen/diner, where the contemporary kitchen area encompasses everything you are likely to need to help you rustle up tasty home-cooked meals for your party. The dining area, with its doors to the garden, has a large roof lantern which fills the space with natural light. As the sun goes down, make your way up to the first floor to enjoy a fabulous night’s sleep in one of your three bedrooms. These include a king-size, a twin and a single, which has an additional single trundle bed. The family bathroom is also upstairs. Spill out into the back garden to dine under the stars on clear nights or listen to birdsong over morning coffee. Alternatively, relax out to the front of the cottage and absorb the views.

Head 3.5 miles to the famous StarDisc near Wirksworth. This unique sculpture commands spectacular views across the Ecclesbourne Valley. Enjoy the scenery from the Heights of Abraham too. This wooded country park, 6 miles away, is reached by cable car over a deep limestone gorge and is known for its caverns.

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 twin and 1 single with trundle
  • 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washing machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs included)
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Enclosed back garden. Bistro seating area in front garden
  • Roadside parking available nearby; space for one small/medium car on the narrow lane below the garden wall but please be aware that turning is tight
  • Pub 0.2 miles and shop 4 miles
  • Sleeps 5+1: trundle bed under 1 single bed
  • Please Note: as with many rows of old Derbyshire Cottages, the neighbour does have right of access through the garden to the rear of his own property.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Lesley Crowther

This property is personally managed by Lesley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 9 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Emily 31st May 2026

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Just returned from a lovely stay at Rowan cottage. Beautiful location and great walks on the door step. Cottage is comfortable and clean. Beds were very comfortable. The gardens were very over grown and the garden furniture has seen better days, but this did not bother us too much. We would definitely return.

Reviewed by Adam 1st November 2025

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Positives: good location, comfortable beds, effective heating, good wifi and kitchen equipment. Negatives: rubbish build up (both external bins were overflowing with bags out in the open being attacked by the resident jackdaws). More cobwebs than Peter Parkers house. Parking also challenging with limited space outside the property. We just aboutRead more got our A6 parked Hide

Reviewed by Kayleigh 21st October 2025

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Beautiful spacious cottage! Super comfy beds! Stunning location. Just wished it was a bit cleaner. I would recommend though.

Reviewed by Claire 24th August 2025

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This is a beautiful cottage in a stunning area. There is a fab pub really close by in the village and walks straight from the house.

Reviewed by James 24th June 2025

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Reviewed by Gemma 20th May 2025

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This is a beautiful cottage in the most picturesque setting in a quaint little village on the edge of Carsington Water. Ideal for walkers, beautiful views of the lake from upstairs, lovely outside seating areas. Very spacious and comfortable inside with bright and airy kitchen dining conservatory. Worth highlighting there is right of way across tRead morehe back of the garden for the whole row of cottages so not great if you have protective or nervous pets. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 26th April 2025

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Reviewed by Sharon 8th October 2024

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A lovely little cottage, nestled in the hillside not far from Carsington Water. An easy location to head out for a walk around the water and perfectly located for the Miners Arms which serves great food and has loads of outside space to eat and drink. Plenty of space for 4 people at the cottage. Parking is tight (room for only 1 car) so best ask thRead moree owner for guidance on where to leave other cars during your stay. Lovely views over Carsington Water and fields of sheep. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 13th July 2024

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We had a lovely time at Rowan Cottage and would thoroughly recommend it. There was everything we needed, including dishwasher, laundry and washing-up liquid, also a goody basket with tea bags, coffee pods, biscuits and chocolate! Beds were comfy and bedding/towels were of good quality. We were also blessed with lovely weather. Parking on the narRead morerow road outside the cottage was challenging at times as we have a big car. The only downside for us was the awful journeys we had there and back because of roadworks and heavy traffic! Hide

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Peak Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.