Painter's Cottage charming cottage in Matlock Bath

Painter's Cottage, a charming cottage in historic Town of Matlock Bath The space A beautiful, traditional terraced cottage high above Matlock Bath, with superb views over the countryside and valley. This cosy holiday cottage is stylishly decorated, comfortably furnished, and has stunning views from the enclosed front patio. Situated on the edge of the Peak District National Park with great walks, family attractions and beautiful countryside on the doorstep, it’s the perfect base. Pubs, cafes and restaurants are all just a five minute walk away. Great for exploring or just relaxing! The space Painter's cottage was built around 1850 as a mine-worker's cottage. It's been tastefully updated for modern living whilst still keeping many of the original features including quarry tiles in the dining room and the large sash windows at the rear. There is a wood-burning stove in the spacious dining room, perfect for winter evenings! Accommodation Ground Floor On the ground floor you are greeted by a hallway, useful for storing boots and coats. There is a useful under stairs cupboard containing vacuum cleaner, ironing board and various things to help you during your stay. The comfortable living room has spectacular views to the front. There is a 40 inch TV offering Freeview and a DVD player. The adjoining spacious dining room has a large table, which is great for family meals and get togethers, along with a log burner to make the most of those cosy nights in. The kitchen is well-equipped with electric fan oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge and utensils. In the outhouse on the back yard there is also a washing machine and freezer. Upstairs Upstairs there is a large main bedroom with a king-size bed and a two windows which make the most of the wonderful south-facing views to the front of the cottage. The second bedroom is a twin room with original sash windows. The bathroom has been recently renovated offering a stylish place to enjoy a long soak after a hard day's sight-seeing. Outside To the front there is an enclosed south-facing patio, complete with garden furniture which is perfect for al-fresco dining. To the rear there is a small courtyard with access to the outhouse containing the washing machine and the freezer.   Parking There is free on street parking available. Please note that the streets of Matlock Bath are steep and narrow up to the cottage. This could mean that larger vehicles may struggle to navigate.  There is parking available on near by streets or a public car park if needed. Amenities Free Wifi Gas-central heating, including gas fire in the living room Log burner in the dining room Washing machine and freezer Travel cot and high chair available A selection of books, DVDs and games. Further information Bed linen and towels come included in the price of the cottage. A starter pack for the log burning stove is also included. We allow two well-behaved dogs for an additional fee. Smoking is not allowed inside the cottage. Supermarkets can be found in Matlock town which is a five minute drive from the cottage.  As mentioned it is in the heart of Matlock Bath meaning you are no more than 5 minutes walk from attractions, bars and resturants. The Peak District offers a wide range of outdoor activities to suit everyone such as hiking, rock climbing and water sports. This property is close by to well known attractions such as Heights of Abraham, Cromford Mills, Chatsworth and Matlock Meadows. Not forgetting to mention the abundance of walks such as Lumsdale Falls, Black Rocks, Cromford Canal and High Tor.