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The Old Carthouse

Farley, near Matlock, Derbyshire
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
5 star
Sky TV
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Internet access
Working farm
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Spend your evenings taking a relaxing soak in the wood-fired hot tub looking at the stars
  • Set on a 60-acre working farm with unforgettable views over the Derbyshire Dales
  • A walker’s paradise with miles of waymarked footpaths and a waterfall to explore from the cottage
Property code: OC-86482

Enjoying an idyllic location on a 60-acre working farm on the outskirts of Matlock, this traditional, cosy and welcoming cottage makes a fantastic getaway. Offering ample accommodation for four guests across three bedrooms, this beautifully converted barn has plenty of space for a couple of four-legged friends too. With stunning views over the Derbyshire Dales, this tranquil property has been imaginatively furnished throughout and features a soothing wood-fired hot tub, exposed beams and stone flooring making it a wonderfully inviting and stylish holiday retreat.

Entering this warm and tastefully furnished cottage, the light-filled lounge makes a lovely space for everyone to sit back, watch a film on the smart TV or chat about the day. The fully equipped kitchen/diner features a handy central island and a farmhouse dining table, making this a perfect space for preparing and sharing your favourite family meals. Upstairs, there’s a stylish family bathroom and three light and refreshing bedrooms to choose between. The king-size room has a smart TV, a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams and a picture window overlooking a beautiful valley. There’s also a charming king-size room which can be made up as a twin, and a pretty single room suitable for children. Outside, the large, enclosed courtyard garden has plenty of seating and a wood-fired hot tub, providing an ideal spot for relaxing on a lazy afternoon.

Set close to the eastern edge of the Peak District, the bustling market town of Matlock (2 miles) has plenty of dog-welcoming cafes and pubs, as well as plenty of riverside, canal and country walks. Dogs can join you on the Peak Rails heritage line, and are welcome at plenty of local attractions including the Heights of Abraham (3.5 miles), Crich Tramway Village (9 miles) and in the garden and park at Chatsworth (9.5 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms – 1 king-size, 1 king-size zip-and-link (that can be made into 2”6 twins upon request), 1 single bedroom
  • Sleeps 4 + 1 – 4 adults and 1 child
  • Bathroom with bath, shower and WC, and downstairs WC
  • Range cooker with gas hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and microwave
  • Nespresso coffee machine
  • Utility with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV with Sky in the lounge and Smart TV in the bedroom
  • Wood-fired hot tub (first basket of logs supplied and extra logs can be bought from the owner)
  • Spacious courtyard garden with seating
  • Off-road parking for 2 cars
  • Situated on a working farm
  • 2 dogs welcome or 3 by arrangement, please note they are not allowed usptairs
  • Pub 1.2 miles, shop 1 mile
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 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 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Zena 13th June 2026

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Amazing cottage with amazing views. We were very impressed that all the household essentials were provided, and even coffee, tea, biscuits and some milk in the fridge! We were highly impressed and would definitely return.

Reviewed by Christine 30th May 2026

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Very well equipped and comfortable. Beautiful location and exceptionally friendly owners. Young Mikey enjoyed the ride on the tractor with Tim. Would love to come back again.

Reviewed by Sam 23rd May 2026

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We had a lovely stay in the Old Carthouse! Beautiful cottage in a great location, close to amenities but private and quiet. The cottage had everything we could wish for and the owners were attentive and very helpful! Would highly recommend !

Reviewed by Nicola 11th May 2026

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This is a beautiful cottage in a beautiful part of England.

Reviewed by Lynne 18th April 2026

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Lovely quiet idyll set in beautiful countryside. Ideal for a restful vacation. Close to amenities

Reviewed by Keith 2nd February 2026

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Lovely place to stay. Great views. Log fired hot tub Only about 10 mins drive to Matlock and 15 to matlock bath.

Reviewed by Colin 16th January 2026

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Reviewed by Mandy 28th November 2025

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Beautiful views from this lovely cottage. Cozy, warm and well equipped. A lovely base for walks, waterfalls and relaxing.

Reviewed by Daniel 9th November 2025

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We really enjoyed our stay at the old Carthouse! Lovely location, beautiful scenery and beautiful property!! Would highly recommend to anyone! Had the feeling of living in the absolute country side but was only a 10 minute drive to local towns for shops etc. Really ideal. Some great local walks from outside the property too! Perfect for those takinRead moreg the dogs. Hide

Reviewed by Joanna 31st October 2025

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We stayed at the old cart house for a week with our two young children and dog. We'd booked across fireworks night to ensure a quiet getaway for the dog. The cottage was perfect for us. Spacious but cosy, stair gates for the toddler and dog, and a well equipped kitchen. The whole house was super clean. The location feels quiet and peaceful but is oRead morenly a few minutes drive from Matlock. Also walks for the dog straight from the cottage. We loved our stay and would like to return. Hide

Reviewed by Peter 5th September 2025

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Location perfect, house perfect couldn't fault anything. Well thought out

Reviewed by Sue 29th August 2025

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The cottage is lovely, set in a farm with stunning views and lovely walks. We had a fantastic stay. Thank you for the dog carrier which our Rosie loves. Sue & Grace

Reviewed by Steph 15th August 2025

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Reviewed by Angela 8th August 2025

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The cottage was very tastefully decorated and well equipped the garden also was very secure for dogs and children the furniture was comfy really lovely cottage

Reviewed by Vanessa 25th July 2025

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Reviewed by Caroline 4th July 2025

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Fantastic cottage, dog welcome pack, dogs loved enclosed outside space. Fabulous views, very near to tourist attractions. Beautiful views, peaceful, lovely hot tub.

Reviewed by TeeJay 13th June 2025

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Beautiful cottage fitted to a high spec and with a wonderful private courtyard. Surrounding countryside was stunning and close to lots of activities and attractions.

Reviewed by Karen 7th June 2025

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Reviewed by Nicola 9th May 2025

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We absolutely loved the accommodation, so much so that whilst we were there we booked to stay for 2 weeks next year!

Reviewed by Helena 2nd May 2025

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Very well equipped house throughout! We did a lot of our own cooking and the pre-ordered Gusto box was in the kitchen waiting for us on arrival. Great to have basics available and we left some oil for cooking. Clean towels and bed linen with made up beds was very welcome!

Reviewed by Ann 25th April 2025

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Location was amazing but there were no comments when booking about how steep the path down to the cottage and woodland walk was. I have slightly reduced mobility and struggled to get to both on foot.

Reviewed by Hayley 18th April 2025

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We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is extremely cosy and the owners have catered for every need. We got to enjoy the garden and the hot tub as the weather was kind and our dogs loved the woodland walks into Matlock. The scenery was amazing. A big thanks for making our stay so special and for the cream eggs. A lovely touch for Easter.

Reviewed by Gill 5th April 2025

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Had a fab 6 days in The Old Carthouse, the cotgage is lovely and has everything we wanted, fantastic views too, we all enjoyed our stay there, we did a lot of climbing the peaks and was a great place to go back to and chill, would thoroughly recommend,

Reviewed by Alison 5th March 2025

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Excellent cottage. Exactly as stated in the details and on the photographs. Commend this cottage, without reservation, to other holidaymakers.

Reviewed by Rachael 7th February 2025

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Such a lovely cottage which has everything you could possibly need. Lovely friendly hosts. Very clean and comfortable. The bed linen towels and blankets were immaculately laundered, soft and beautifully smelling. Amazing log burner to cosy up in the evenings. We didnt get around to using the hot tub unfortunately. Peaceful and idyllic. The weather Read morewasnt very good when we were there but enjoyed our stay very much. Lots of walks, eateries and things to do just a short drive away. 1st class Hide

Reviewed by Priscilla 7th December 2024

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Owners very helpful when sorting out the underfloor heating. Cosy sitting room with wood burner. Great situation & views. Secure area for the dog.

Reviewed by Mollie 29th November 2024

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Amazing stay at The Old Carthouse. The property was absolutely stunning, clean, well equipped, the log burner/ hot tub were lovely and amazing views surrounding. Our nervous rescue dogs were extremely comfortable here and we will 100% be returning.

Reviewed by Jade 21st November 2024

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We had a fantastic stay the hosts were amazingly helpful. The cottage was lovely and exactly how described. Everything worked well and the house was well stocked.

Reviewed by Robert 15th November 2024

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The cottage was very clean and excellently laid out, it had everything you could want in a get away. The wood fired hot tub was a highlight and plenty of beautiful scenery in every direction. I would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Lara 7th November 2024

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Reviewed by Rupert 26th October 2024

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We had a fantastic stay at the Old Cart House. Location is excellent - short drive from Matlock and Bakewell yet very peaceful and rural. The house was very clean and well equipped and the owners very approachable and helpful. Delighted with the surprise Halloween chocolates that they left us - a nice thought given our children were away from home Read moreand therefore not trick or treating with their friends, Would highly recommend. Hide

Reviewed by Liz 16th August 2024

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We had a lovely time at this cottage in August. It was tastefully decorated and had everything we needed for a very comfortable stay. The courtyard was lovely and completely secure for our dog. We enjoyed going for walks from the property as well as days out further afield. The hot tub was a real bonus, although it took us a bit of practice to get Read morethe temperature right. The owners were friendly and helpful. I would highly recommend this lovely property. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 9th August 2024

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The Carthouse is set in a beautiful location with stunning views. There is a pretty courtyard with generous seating and the added bonus of a hot tub . Inside has a very homely feel and is well equipped with everything you need while away .

Reviewed by Wendy 12th July 2024

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Lovely place to stay. Clean and comfortable. We enjoyed our stay.

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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.