Title: Beautiful Character Cottage Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Beautiful Character Cottage ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103120000/103111400/103111393/0185a0f8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103120000/103111400/103111393/825f0bbe.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103120000/103111400/103111393/f432131c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, books](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103120000/103111400/103111393/89bea565.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103120000/103111400/103111393/bd8725ac.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Amenities - Policies - Location Nestled in the picturesque Derwent Valley, this charming cottage offers a warm welcome with its log burner, comfy sofas, and spacious dining room perfect for entertaining. Explore the surrounding Derbyshire Dales and Peak District or simply unwind in the courtyard garden with an outside table and chairs set. ### Entire home 2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4 ## Popular amenities - Barbecue grill - Dryer - Parking available - Washer - Kitchen - Outdoor space ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Beautiful Character Cottage •An immaculately presented cottage full of charm and character. •Situated in the Derwent Valley, perfectly located for visiting the Derbyshire Dales and Peak District. •Makeney Hall Hotel wedding venue is 1/2 mile away. •Milford is only a 20 min drive from Matlock and 15 min drive from Derby City. •Free on road parking outside the cottage. •Beautiful location for visitors and guests. The space Access to the property is through the cottage courtyard garden at the front. On entering the cottage, the homely living room is in front of you complete with log burner and comfy sofas and chairs. The door immediately to the right, is to the fully fitted kitchen, utility room is the door on the left, down the steps. Carry on through the spacious kitchen and turn right to access the bathroom through the pink door, there is a large shower wet room at the end of the bathroom. From the living room there a step up to the flag stoned floor of the dining room, perfect for entertaining, there are also plenty of books and games on the shelves for the guest to use. The stairs lead to the two double bedrooms, a king and a double, both themed with a modern cottage feel, with ample storage space. Outside in the front courtyard is an outside table and chairs set, great for outdoor dining or relaxing in the evening. Guest access The cottage is accessed from the road through the grey gate to the front door, the guest have access to the whole of the property. Other things to note CHECK IN / CHECK OUT Check-in time is after 4pm and check-out time is before 10am. A £30 charge will be requested if guests check themselves in early without permission or if guests do not check out on time as this will cause disruption to my cleaner’s schedule. \*Please note that you will be charged £100 for lost keys, so please be careful with them. OTHER NOTES Our property is professionally cleaned and is set up to be remote access, ensuring there is no direct contact with anyone. The linen and the towels are removed from the property after each stay and replaced. There will be some complimentary tea and coffee, as well as travel sized bottles of shampoo, shower gel, conditioner and soap. Other items included are a washing-up pack, toilet roll and kitchen roll, logs and kindling for the fire, which will last a couple of days. If you wish to purchase more for your stay there is a store a few minutes drive away in Belper. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: WiFi ### Parking and transport - Parking on site ### Kitchen - Coffee/tea maker - Cookware, dishware, and utensils - Dishwasher - Electric kettle - Hob - Microwave - Oven - Refrigerator - Toaster ### Dining - Dining table ### Bedrooms - 2 bedrooms - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Hair dryer - Shampoo - Shower - Soap - Toilet paper - Towels provided ### Living spaces - Dining table - Living room - Separate dining area - Wood stove ### Entertainment - Books - Games - Smart TV ### Outdoor areas - Barbecue grill - Garden - Outdoor furniture ### Laundry - Laundry facilities - Washing machine ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoke-free property ### Services and conveniences - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Iron/ironing board ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector) - Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property) ### General - At least 80% lighting from LEDs - Bed sheets changed on request - Garden - Recycling - Towels (changed on request) - Water-efficient toilets ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM Minimum check-in age - 21 ### Check-out Check-out before 11:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events No events allowed ### Smoking Smoking is not permitted ## 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 On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property 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 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.008125,-1.483745&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:%7B_qbIjx%60H%3FY%3FY%40Y%3FY%40Y%3FY%40Y%40W%40YBY%40YBYBY%40WBYBWDYBWDYBWDWDWDWDWDWFWDWFUDWFUFUFUHUFUFUHUHSFSHUHSHSHQJSHSJQHQJQJQJOJQHOLOJOJOLOJMLMJMLMLMLKLKJKLKNKLILILINILILGNGLGNGLENELENENELCNCNCNCNCLANANAN%3FN%3FNAN%40L%3FN%3FN%40N%40LBN%40NBNBNBLBNDNDLDNDLDNFLFNFLFLHNHLHLHLHNJLJJJLJLLLJLLJLLLJNLLJNJNLNHNJPJNJPJPHPJRHPJRHPHRHRHTFRHRHTFTFTHTFTFTFTDVFTDVFVDVDVDVDVDVBVDXBVDXBVBX%40VBXBX%40XBX%40X%40V%40X%3FX%40X%40X%3FX%3FX%3FX%3FZ%3FX%3FXAXAX%3FXAXAVAXCXAXCXCXAVCXCVEXCVEXCVEVEVEVEVEVGVEVGTEVGTGTGTITGTGTITIRGRITIRIRIPKRIPKRIPKPKPKNKPINMNKNKNMLKNMLKLMLMJMLMJKJMJOJMHMHMHOHMFMHOFMFOFMDODMDODODMBOBOBOBO%40MBO%40O%40O%3FM%3FO%40OAO%3FO%3FOAOAMCOAOCOCOCMCOEOEMEOEMEOGMGOGMGMIOIMIMIMIOKMKKKMKMKMMMMKMMMKMMOKOKOMOIOKQKOKQKQIQKSIQKSIQISISIUGSISIUGUGUIUGUGUGUEWGUEWGWEWEWEWEWEWCWEYCWEYCWCYAWCYCYAYCYAYAWAY%3FYAY%3FYAY%3FY%3F%5B&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=8u2RTsjYCNs-BGXarS0uzKqCMyU=) Milford, England #### What's nearby - Derwent Valley Mills - 3 min drive - 1.7 miles - University of Derby - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles - Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 11 min drive - 8.7 miles - Kedleston Hall - 12 min drive - 7.4 miles - Pride Park Stadium - 13 min drive - 9.7 miles #### Getting around - Duffield Station - 3 min drive - East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - Elephant and Peacock - ‪The Cross Keys - ‬3 min drive - ‪The Book Café - ‬2 min drive - ‪Nik’s Tradition - ‬2 min drive - ‪Holly Bush Inn - ‬11 min walk ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Beautiful Character Cottage pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### What time is check-in at Beautiful Character Cottage? > Check-in begins at 4:00 PM. ### What time is check-out at Beautiful Character Cottage? > Checkout is at 11:00 AM. ### Where is Beautiful Character Cottage located? > Situated in Belper, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Belper Park Local Natural Reserve, Belper Memorial Gardens and Belper Market Place. Belper River Gardens and Derwent Valley Mills are also within 2 miles (3 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. 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