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Character cottage in the beautiful Peak District

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3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

Map
WENSLEY, ENG
  • Whitworth Park
    2 min drive
  • Hall Leys Park
    6 min drive
  • Druids Caves
    6 min drive
  • East Midlands (EMA)
    70 min drive

Room options

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Character cottage in the beautiful Peak District

Button Cottage is located in the hamlet of Wensley in the Peak District National Park. The detached cottage is formed of workers cottages built into the hill and was converted into its current layout in the 1980s but retains original features. During renovations, buttons were discovered in the foundations which gave the cottage its name.

The cottage sleeps up to six people in three well-furnished and comfortable double rooms and has two bathrooms both upstairs, a well-equipped kitchen and utility room and comfortable living / dining room and off-street parking in a garage. It is ideally suited for families or groups of friends for short breaks and longer holidays and is available all year round.

It is 5 minutes from Matlock and Matlock Bath (Matlock Farm Park, Heights of Abraham, caves). Bakewell, Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House within 10 - 15 minutes drive. Alton Towers is only 45 mins by car.

For activities, walks start from the front door:
- Monsal Trail: walking or hire bikes from Hassop Station where you can also buy lunch (15 mins)
- Tissington Trail: walking and cycling hire from multiple sites (e.g. Ashbourne 25 mins)
- Carsington Water: for cycling and water activities, booking advisable (25 mins)
- Castleton: walking and cave vista (40 mins)

Visit the Peak District National Park website for a list of activities in the local area, including booking requirements.

Minimum stay is 3 nights but contact us if you want to stay for fewer nights.

Property description

Ground floor: Living / dining room, kitchen with breakfast bar and utility room, hallway and access to garage.

First floor: Bedroom 1: King-sized bed. Bedroom 2: Double bed. Bedroom 3: twin single beds. Bathroom 1: shower and toilet. Bathroom 2: bath with shower attachment and toilet. Bed linen and towels included.

Outside: small terraced garden accessed via back door on the first floor with a decked area and garden furniture.

Parking: One small / medium car in the garage and room for at least two cars in front of the cottage.

Facilities: Gas central heating and gas fire. Travel cot and high chair. Freeview TV with DVD player. Free BT Broadband and wi-fi. Bluetooth speaker. Gas hob, electric single oven, microwave, washer / dryer, dishwasher, fridge and freezer. A small library of books including walking and cycling guides, information on places to visit and DVDs.

The nearest pub is the Stag and Hounds, in Darley Bridge which is 10 minute walk. There is a community shop in nearby Winster and Matlock has an M&S food hall, Sainsbury’s and a Co-op.

Access to the first floor is via two staircases including a spiral staircase from the kitchen, there is a low height door from one side of bedroom and some uneven paving steps in the garden. Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Whitworth Park. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washer/dryer, and 2 bathrooms
  • Free WiFi
  • 7 minutes by car from Peak District National Park and 13 minutes from Chatsworth House
This cottage offers its guests barbecue grills and a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This Matlock cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Geoff Sharpe

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking options include a garage
  • On-site parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Paper towels
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Freezer

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bath or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper
  • Hairdryer
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Hiking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Waterskiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Cycling nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Note from host: There is a twin room, a cot and high chair.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Character cottage in the beautiful Peak District Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 100 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 15 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 116 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 116 reviews" "

9.8/10

Cleanliness

6.0/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very happy
Very happy with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

clare M.

Liked: Cleanliness
short break
Button Cottage is a lovely cottage, very centrally placed for getting out and about in Derbyshire. The cottage is charming but - as you might expect from something that's both on a slope and converted from an older building - there are some small steps to get from room to room.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sheila F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very comfortable cottage
We had a very enjoyable stay in the cottage - beds comfortable kitchen appliances worked well - bring matches with you! plenty of space in cottage rooms were large for a cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernie M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Super restful stay at this comfortable cottage. The owner/manager was so helpful and generous.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
We had a lovely break at Button Cottage. Enjoyed sightseeing, walking and cycling in the local area. We hope to return one day.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The cottage was perfect for our weekend stay visiting the Wool Gathering at Bakewell. The cottage was immaculately clean throughout.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sarah T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in a great part of the world
We very much enjoyed our short break here, visiting Chatsworth and walking in the surrounding area. The house is well kitted out and despite being called Button Cottage, is roomy and spacious. We had a problem with the boiler pressure when we arrived but the owner was very helpful over the phone, and sent out someone to help fix the problem, we were very grateful for their speedy assistance. Thank you!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Gregory T.

hillside
Nice cottage, BUT no fans working in bathrooms.no fan installed in kitchen, lost count off spiders after removing over at least 30. Needs deep clean to carpets and soft furnishings. TLC needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
An excellent well kept property that is ideally located.
High quality experience. Clean premises with good quality fittings, furnishings, equipment and linen. Easy to book and check in/out. We really enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Hannah D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
A lovely cottage - nice thick stone walls made it cool inside during the hottest week of the year! All as described, with a lovely welcome package, and good communication with the owner. The perfect base for a week in the Peaks.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Stephanie W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Clean and comfortable but right next to a road.
Lovely scenery great location to access Matlock, Bakewell, Chatsworth, etc. Lovely cottage - clean and comfortable ...all utensils/equipment provided. However, located right next to a road. Local shops but none within walking distance for us.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Margaret J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Good accommodation so we'd return
We had chosen the property carefully to fulfil the requirements of our group and it did not disappoint. The cottage is very well equipped and booking in etc was seamless. We had a problem with the shower flooding and one or two other little maintenance issues need seeing to but overall we'd definitely recommend the property and would have no hesitation in using it again. It's on a fairly busy road which none of us are used to at home, but it didn't overly disturb us.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

laura c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous cottage
Thank you Geoff for being an excellent host. Very responsive to messages. The cottage was just as described. We had a lovely stay with family. Lots of space and very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ron F.

Liked: Cleanliness
60th Birthday celebrations
The cottage was lovely, easily big enough for our family to live in for the 3 days we were there. Everything was at hand and the owner very kindly left us some refreshments plus a bottle of wine. The bedrooms were perfectly situated for our needs and the beds were comfortable. Overall everything worked out perfectly for us and I can recommend the cottage for anyone wanting to explore Derbyshire as it was ideally located.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Iris M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful cottage in beautiful countryside
We loved our stay at Button Cottage. The cottage itself is very comfortable, welcoming and relaxing. The kitchen is spacious and well equipped. The living room is generous, with two sofas and at armchair plus a dining table. There is a big TV with lots of options. The hearing works well and there’s a gas fire which is lovely. There is a good sized entrance hall, perfect to coats (there is a ample coat hanging space) and muddy shoes. The bedrooms are comfortable, big beds with good mattresses and good storage space for clothes etc. the two bathrooms are modern, clean and convenient. Geoff was available to help and assist with our questions. Wensley is a small hamlet, very quiet and with the countryside just outside. There are lots of walking routes around. We would love to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great little getaway.
Button Cottage is a lovely and well appointed find. My family enjoyed a restful weekend and we hope to make it our ‘home from home’ and return in 2022. Thanks, Geoff. Regards, Vanessa
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A fantastic and really spacious property in the perfect location
What a wonderful cottage! We were four adults staying here for a weekend and it was absolutely perfect - beautifully furnished, clean and with everything we could want. The beds were comfortable and the showers really excellent. The cottage was in a lovely quiet village location but just a few mins drive from the local amenities. The best thing was the amount of space though, it is really huge - more than enough room for 4 adults to have a very comfortable weekend. Thank you very much again Geoff and we will definitely be back!!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jo H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Fantastic cottage
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

Susan W., FORMBY

Liked: Cleanliness
Girls do Chatsworth
Fab stay in charming cottage with lovely surroundings for walking

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peak District visit
Lovely cosy cottage, close to local attractions and picturesque walks
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sharon G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic cottage.
Just back from a really lovely stay in Button cottage. The booking process was easy and the communication from the owner was outstanding. The cottage was spotless, comfortable and deceptively big, plenty of room for 3 couples. There was thoughtful treats left for us which was a lovely touch. The kitchen is so well equipped, there was plenty of plates, cutlery, mugs etc making it so easy and everywhere was tastefully decorated. It didn’t take long to drive into Matlock and only 15 minutes drive from Bakewell. Value for money for this property was exceptional and we would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful cottage in a fabulous location ideal for visits to Matlock and Matlock bath
We had a fabulous stay at Button cottage. The cottage was very well equipped, everything you could need. The beds were so comfy. Geoff responded very quickly when we had a query regarding the heating, and he had left a lovely bottle of wine and a tray of welcome treats for us. We will definately like to return to Button cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tim P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
The cottage is spacious ,clean and well equipped. The location is great for exploring the area. The roof level terrace at the back is a lovely place for a quiet drink with great views. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Jonathan B.

Ideal location for exploring the Peak District
Good sized property for a family holiday in a great location. Helpful host with good communication.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin L.

Liked: Cleanliness
We stayed in Buttercup Cottage while visiting family.
The cottage was exactly what we needed fir our stay visiting family in the area. Thanks to Geoff for making it easy from booking the cottage to leaving there was everything we needed to make our stay delightful.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021