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Aurora - Matlock Bath

Matlock Bath, near Matlock, Derbyshire
Sleeps 8
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Situated in the popular spa town of Matlock Bath with a wealth of amenities within walking distance
  • Enclosed garden perfect for pets and children which offers a relaxing space to enjoy the summer sun
  • Social open plan kitchen/diner is a fantastic space to enjoy a celebration meal with loved ones
Property code: OC-85188

Eight humans and three canine companions will love this stylish home with five bedrooms and an enclosed garden. Close to the Peak District and with walking routes in abundance from the doorstep, this is the ideal location for your dog-friendly holiday.

Enter the spacious hallway, place your mucky boots and hang up the dog leads and your coat before heading through to the comfortable living space. The lounge has a warming wood burner, great for the dogs to curl up in front of and keep toasty, while you enjoy a film or play a board game together as a group. You’ll find plenty of seating downstairs in the well-equipped kitchen, as well as a utility room complete with washer/dryer, ideal for cleaning up and storing towels. Set over four floors, there is plenty of room in this house for guests to socialise together, or take some time out alone relaxing. A single bedroom is found on the ground floor, and the other four bedrooms are on the first and second floors, offering peaceful sanctuaries after days out exploring. Outside is an enclosed garden with patio area and a lawn for the canines to sniff about.

Matlock Bath is a beautiful village with plenty of shops, restaurants and pubs, a lot of which welcome dogs with open paws. Enjoy a peaceful ramble on the plethora of routes available from here, such as gentle riverside walks or more challenging trails leading in and around the Derwent Valley and Peak District, offering up stunning views. Explore the impressive Chatsworth House and Gardens with your four-legged friends (8.5 miles) or visit the popular and quaint town of Bakewell, just 10 miles away.

  • 5 bedrooms – 2 super-king-size zip-and-link, 1 king-size zip-and-link (these can be made into twins if requested at the time of booking) and 2 single bedrooms
  • 1 bathroom with bath, shower and WC, 1 en-suite with shower and WC and a separate WC downstairs
  • Electric double oven and gas hob, American style fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and Nespresso coffee machine (vertuo plus capsules)
  • Utility with washer/dryer
  • 2 travel cots and 2 high chairs available
  • Wood burner – first basket of logs provided between October - April
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Enclosed garden with patio area, charcoal BBQ, seating and small lawn
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars, further on-street parking (subject to availability)
  • Pubs, shops and cafes within walking distance
  • Please note, group bookings may be checked to ensure the purpose of the stay is for a holiday
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Kate Gray

This property is personally managed by Kate.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 27 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Nicola 21st April 2026

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All of the guests commented that this was the best equipped holiday rental we had ever visited! The kitchen was fully equipped with all the utensils you could need to cook full meals if you wanted, and the rooms were spacious and nicely furnished. There were even 2 high chairs. The house was very clean and well maintained. It is spread over 4 floorRead mores and we were impressed that all stairs had stair gates top and bottom (important with a toddler in our party). Lots of dog-friendly touches too. The owner was very helpful and we very much appreciated the treats/essentials left for us (milk, juice, bread and a bakewell pudding!) as our online grocery delivery didn't come. The location is good, walking distance (if slightly steep) down to Matlock Bath and a great base to explore the area. Hide

Reviewed by Carol 9th April 2026

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Felt like home from home, wonderful, well equipped kitchen, great social area. Comfortable lounge, games lots of local information. House was spotlessly clean, very happy to see a cooling bottle of wine! Dogs also well thought about too with toys, treats etc.

Reviewed by John 21st February 2026

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Fabulous property for our family. Great provision made for our dog also. Really appreciated the welcome pack! Would definitely book again!

Reviewed by Jane 22nd January 2026

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A wonderful house, perfect for an extended family weekend to celebrate a first birthday - probably the best equipped house we've ever stayed in, the owners have thought of everything. Maureen, the owner was super helpful, informative and welcoming. A very comfortable stay. I would certainly recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Joey 30th December 2025

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This place was absolutely perfect.. as a group (7 adults, 2 toddlers and 3 dogs) we often expect to compromise on some aspect of the stay but there were no compromised here! Kitchen was amazingly well equipped unlike so many places. Owners really attentive before the booking, with a couple of check in calls to ensure everything was in order. 2 highRead morechairs. Stairgates on top and bottom of all flights of stairs which is unheard of in most accommodation. Really friendly neighbours too! Hide

Reviewed by Elinor 4th December 2025

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Absolutely fabulous property. Very comfortable, spacious, and wonderful fully equipped kitchen. Lots do to in Matlock Bath too.

Reviewed by Annabel 27th November 2025

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A lovely holiday home, with quality appliances and in a great place for visiting the surrounding area and walks from the house

Reviewed by Thomas 10th October 2025

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A perfect stay, great house, location and host.

Reviewed by Keith 22nd September 2025

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An exceptionally well-equipped and versatile house, ideally located for a variety of local attractions.

Reviewed by Anne 12th September 2025

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Reviewed by Sarah 22nd August 2025

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The most fantastically thought out house we have ever stayed in. Comfortable beds,sofas , lovely decor, tvs in all rooms which the teenagers liked, everything you could possibly need in the kitchen. A welcome pack with milk , juice , wine crisps and chocolates. Extra thought for dogs too. Located up a steep short hill , with a lovely independent coRead moreffee shop, at the foot of ,the Fig, great for breakfast.We found lots to do, Highland Games, local Mill tour, Chatsworth, Car Museum/drive exp Hide

Reviewed by Lauren 1st August 2025

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Fantastic property, beautiful decor and homely. Owners had thought of everything to make your stay as easy as possible, including things likes steps in the toilet/bathroom so our little one could reach the toilet/sink easily and non slip mats. Kitchen superbly equipped with everything you could possibly need. Secure garden perfect for our little doRead moreg. Parking tight, we had a very big car, but managed it, on street parking was available outside front door. Neighbours very welcoming and friendly. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 11th July 2025

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Amazing house for a large group & comfortably equipped to a high standard. Location was ideal for exploring the area.

Reviewed by Christine 26th June 2025

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I highly recommend the property. Very clean and comfortable. Modern and very well equipped to a very high standard. The surrounding area is beautiful, with lots of attractions. Only a short walk from Matlock which if full of shops and eating places.

Reviewed by Helen 6th June 2025

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Reviewed by Miranda 30th May 2025

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We had a fabulous time at Aurora - couldn't have been better. The house is immaculate and really spacious. Restaurants, country footpaths and the Heights of Abraham are all within easy walking distance. Practical points - the hill would be difficult for anyone with mobility issues (although fine for anyone who is averagely fit) and there is no locaRead morel convenience store. This wasn't a problem as the owners had kindly left us some basic supplies which was much appreciated. Thoroughly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Sarah 16th May 2025

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This house is amazing. Beautifully decorated and really well equipped. It feels like they have thought of everything. The owners (and neighbours) very helpful and friendly. Great location for the cable car, trains and the town.

Reviewed by Alistair 9th May 2025

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I picked Aurora as it was one of very few properties that had a truly safe garden for my young dog. I wasnt really looking at the property itself. We really lucked out with Aurora though as it is fantastic. High spec, lots of space, quiet and well located. The extra secure paddock was a nice bonus for first and last dog walks. Neighbours on both siRead moredes were very friendly. We loved it. Hide

Reviewed by Jackie 11th April 2025

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The house is extremely well equipped, tastefully decorated and in beautiful condition. It is warm and comfortable and a great place to gather family together. The location is excellent too. I would recommend Aurora for a family or friends get together.

Reviewed by Gill 4th April 2025

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We had a wonderful long weekend at Aurora. Communication with the hosts was very good. A beautiful house with an extremely well supplied kitchen made for a great stay. Arrived to some thoughtful welcome gifts which we all enjoyed so many thanks for that! Would highly recommend!

Reviewed by Anne 22nd December 2024

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We stayed at the cottage for Christmas & had a wonderful time. The house is beautiful & a short (a little hilly) walk to local shops and pubs etc. the house was so well equipped & the owner kept in touch until we arrived, giving us tips on parking & places to eat. There was plenty of space for us all and our dog, who appreciated the treats and enclRead moreosed garden. A lovely time had by all. Thank you Hide

Reviewed by Janet 8th November 2024

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Reviewed by Martin 25th October 2024

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Great property fitted out to a very high standard catering for adults, kids and dogs. The welcome pack was much appreciated especially the dog treats! Great base for the area.

Reviewed by Gareth 11th October 2024

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Amazing cottage and hosts, communication was the best I have ever recieved and really dog friendly.

Reviewed by Andy 30th August 2024

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Large house with well equipped modern kitchen/breakfast room, large open plan lounge and 5 large bedrooms (3 doubles and 2 singles). Great location with short walk down steep hill to town, the river, Heights of Abraham, High Tor, Gullivers Kingdom, Aquarium, Mining Museum, Cromford Mill etc.

Reviewed by Sue 23rd August 2024

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A beautiful house, situated very close to the promenade. Was perfect for our stay with 3 dogs, 3 teens and 4 adults.

Reviewed by Val 28th June 2024

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Aurora has been fitted and decorated thoughtfully, tastefully and to a very high standard. It is very clean and everything has been thought of for both human and dog guests. The owner is very good at communication, thorough and everything is very well organised. Access and parking is up a steep, uphill, narrow road, there's only really parking spacRead moree for 2 medium/small cars down a narrow drive with limited turning. There is free street parking on the sloped road or paid parking at the station Hide

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Canine 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.