Self-Catering at The Sidings | Holiday Cottages in Derby

Holiday home
The Sidings is a wonderful, cosy semi-detached holiday home in Wirksworth in Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District. There is an open plan living area with a kitchen, a dining area and a sitting area with a woodburner that you can curl up by and enjoy a book or share a bottle of wine while you plan your holiday's activities. An idyllic window seat offers a lovely spot to sit and enjoy views of the Gilkin Hills. Up an open staircase, there is a double bedroom with a en-suite shower room and outside, there is a small, private patio with furniture. With Carsington Water and Ashbourne within easy reach, The Sidings is a wonderful base for a couple's retreat exploring this beautiful region.

Accomodation Details
One double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed and woodburner.

Area
Situated just a few miles from Matlock on the edge of the White Peak is Wirksworth, a small market town. Full of character with many buildings of architectural interest including its magnificent parish church, Wirksworth offers a quieter alternative to the popular town of Matlock. Visitors can enjoy exploring the ancient 'jitties' and courtyards, as well as the National Stone Centre, the delightful surrounding countryside and the nearby Carsington Water and High Peak Trail. Rock climbing and cycling facilities in the region cater to every level of skill, and there is good walking all around. The country homes of Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within easy reach, as is Matlock Bath with its spectacular cable car, the newly restored Ecclesbourne Valley Railway and Gulliver's Kingdom. Only two miles away, the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site in Cromford provides a fascinating day out.

Region
The ultimate in "year-round" appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.

Amenities
Electric panel heaters with woodburner. Electric oven, 3-ring induction hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Shared off road parking for 1 car. Small patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 6 mins walk. Note: Restricted access to one side of double bed due to sloping ceiling, not suitable for persons over 6' 3". Note: Property not suitable for children under 2 years of age. Note: This cottage is next to a heritage railway line with trains passing slowly up to a maximum of four times a day on certain days; therefore some associated noise may be experienced.

Mr Stiles

March 2020

A wonderful place to stay, everything about it was good..

Miss Elliott

February 2020

What a gorgeous little treasure.. Cosy, romantic and nicely hidden away but close enough to anything you might need. Cannot fault our holiday at The Sidings, in driving/walking distance of different walks and attractions, we particularly enjoyed our walk to the star disc, and blue lagoon. Great place for couples seeking time away from a busy life, in seek of peace and tranquility. The cottage itself is a lovely size, perfect for two, with everything you might need, we personally loved that the facilities enabled us to cook our own meals which made things extra special and romantic for us. Additionally the friendly owners are always on hand if needed, or if you seek any information for advice.

Miss Elliott, February 2020

November 2019

The Sidings is a clean and cosy cottage.. The owners are lovely and attentive if anything is needed. The location is perfect, about 7 minutes in to village centre and 10/15 minute walk from many walking trials. Will definitely be visiting again.

Miss Lewis, November 2019

May 2019

I found The Sidings to be a very quiet and comfortable place to stay with everything you need to make yourself a home away from home.. The owners are very friendly and welcoming, and very informative with lots of useful information about the local area of Wirksworth, and also the Peak District in general. The main purpose of my visit was to walk the Tissington & High Peak Trails and I found The Sidings the perfect location to access this area from. I would highly recommend a stay here to anyone and will certainly be returning myself at some point

Mr Arkell

December 2018

Very welcoming and cosy.. me and my partner had an absolutely fantastic time and would definitely recommend to anyone who wants a quiet couples retreat.

Mr Trzopek

November 2018

Location was great.. Was as explained in the listings.overall excellent.

Mr Perring

August 2018

Just Lacking a bit storage space upstairs but not really a issue.. The Cottage was lovely and quiet top marks

Mr Miller

March 2018

The Sidings is a wonderful place to explore the local area, Shirley the owner was a wonderful host and went out of her way to ensure everything was perfect.. If you are a Railway enthusiast this the place to stay being right next to the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, the upstairs window being the perfect place to sit and watch the trains go by. I throughly enjoyed my stay and will be returning at some point in the future for another visit

Mrs Purvis

February 2018

Lovely property within walking distance of Wirksworth.. Not as private as we expected as joined on to a property next door & facing the owners house but was a lovely relaxing break & the owners, Shirley & Kevin, were very helpful & friendly. Wirksworth is a lovely town & a great base for visiting places in the Peak District National Park.

Mr Ashton

October 2017

No it was what we needed quiet weekend break close to town.. log fire great. wee birdies singing in morning. thinking of going again.

Mr Norton

September 2017

Just as fabulous second time around.. Cosy, comfortable little cottage. Excellent location. Breathtaking scenery straight from doorstep. HIghly recommended. will be back!!

Mrs Jarvis

July 2017

The Sidings is the perfect peaceful hideaway for two.. Immaculately presented, this cosy cottage contains all you could possibly want, and more, for a comfortable stay in a lovely part of the country. Owners Shirley and Kevin made us feel so welcome and have thought of everything with so many extra little touches which make all the difference. Clever storage is well thought out and a comfy bed ensures a great night's sleep. Quaint and quirky Wirksworth, a short and pleasant stroll away from the property, offers an abundance of amenities from shops to eateries to pubs and is a charming town. We have discovered a beautiful area which we intend to revisit at the earliest opportunity. We may even bring along the walking boots next time around!

Mrs Rankin

March 2017

We were very happy in the Sidings.. The owners were very attentive and helpful and obviously care very much about their holiday home, and make sure their guests are happy during their stay.

Mr Kenly

October 2016

We had a glorious week at the sidings and would definitely stay again

Mr Kenly, October 2016

September 2016

The Sidings has total wow factor.. Wirksworth is a Gem. What else is there to say.

Mr Norton, September 2016

August 2016

What a wonderful little cottage! Had everything we needed. Great location, just a short walk into Wirksworth which is a beautiful village.

Mr Easter

July 2016

Fine cottage in a lovely area. There is so much to do in and around Wirksworth, a busy, sophisticated town, not called Gem of the Peak for nothing. Thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to the area.

Miss Shacklady, August 2016

June 2016

Fine cottage in a lovely area.. There is so much to do in and around Wirksworth, a busy, sophisticated town, not called "Gem of the Peak" for nothing. Thoroughly enjoyed our second visit to the area.

Miss Kay

April 2016

Very modern, fresh and clean. The log burner was gorgeous. Very quiet location, didn't hear much car noises. The owners were very friendly and welcoming (even though we didn't get to meet them, contacted by phone!) They left tea, coffee, milk, sugar, jam, bread etc. and some what looked like homemade shortbread - gorgeous! We would definitely stay here again, I have absolutely no bad points to say

Mr Easter, June 2016

Very modern, fresh and clean.. The log burner was gorgeous. Very quiet location, didn't hear much car noises. The owners were very friendly and welcoming (even though we didn't get to meet them, contacted by phone!) They left tea, coffee, milk, sugar, jam, bread etc. and some what looked like homemade shortbread - gorgeous! We would definitely stay here again, I have absolutely no bad points to say

Ms Jenks

November 2015

It was wonderfully warm even with the turning weather, The Sidings was exceptionally well-equipped both in the kitchen and bathroom. The owners were very friendly, while their property was the perfect size to be a home from home for us during our stay.

Miss Kay, April 2016

October 2015

It was wonderfully warm even with the turning weather, The Sidings was exceptionally well-equipped both in the kitchen and bathroom.. The owners were very friendly, while their property was the perfect size to be a home from home for us during our stay.

Mr Bashford

July 2015

A lovely place to stay at. Suitable property for 2 people. Very clean and well equipped. A warm welcome received. A good centre for exploring the area.

Mr Bishop

May 2015

Liked how the cottage looked! It was so lovely and modern. Perfect!

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The Sidings in Derby, Derbyshire