Self-Catering at The Old Stables | Holiday Cottages in Matlock

Holiday home
The Old Stables is a delightful, semi-detached cottage, adjoining a similar holiday home in the grounds of the owner's home, in the village of Ashover near Matlock. With three king-size double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom and a dressing room and also a twin bedroom, this property can sleep eight people. There's also a separate family bathroom, a ground floor cloakroom, a kitchen with a dining area and a sitting room. Outside, there is ample off road parking, bike storage and a private, enclosed front garden with lawn, patio and furniture and excellent country views across the surrounding scenery. The Old Stables provides friends and families with a fantastic base for seeing all there is in this charming area.

Accomodation Details
Four bedrooms (two with TV): 3 x king-size double (one with dressing room and en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC), 1 x twin. Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Kitchen with dining area. Sitting room.

Area
The small, rural village of Ashover is peacefully situated in the Amber Valley, just five miles from Matlock. The village affords a 9-hole golf course and several good pubs, including the Crispin Inn, renowned as one of the oldest pubs in the Peak District. The county town of Matlock, famous for its warm springs, offers a host of fine eating places, good shops and an interesting museum.

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
Gas central heating. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair. Ample off road parking. Bike storage. Private enclosed front garden with patio, lawn and furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop 10 mins walk, pub 5 mins walk. Note: Due to sloping ceilings, there may be limited headroom in some bedrooms. Note: Please be aware that within the property there are internal stairs to most rooms. This may not be suitable for those with mobility issues.

Passiveagressiveman

October 2022

Photos on other sites don’t do the cottage justice. The cottage is newly decorated and furnished. The house was warm (in cold weather) and the hot water and water pressure were great. Sofas very comfortable. Good walks of all difficulties in immediate area & can walk to local village. Local pubs are average. We stayed as 4 couples and one child and had a fantastic weekend.

Miss Mitchell

October 2020

The Stables is a perfect holiday getaway.. Beautiful property and location.

Miss Mitchell, October 2020

September 2020

This property is furnished beautifully and maintained to a very high standard.. It is in a beautiful setting and the owner was very welcoming. The extra touches of home baking and wine for when we arrived were very much appreciated.

Mrs Perkins, September 2020

August 2020

The cottage was beautiful and was well equipped.. It also sat in a beautiful edge of the Peak District making everywhere easily accessible.

Mrs Bark, August 2020

March 2020

Lovely cottage, well equipped and very comfortable.. We enjoyed our weekend of lovely local walks.

Mrs Higgins, March 2020

February 2020

Lovely cottage.. Great location. Clean and well maintained.

Mr Pargeter, February 2020

December 2019

We had a brilliant weekend at the Old Stables.. The accommodation was perfect, immaculate and in a lovely location. The owners were lovely and ensured we had everything we needed for our stay.

Mr Darby, December 2019

The cottage was very comfortable and well appointed.. The information folder was very well thought out with great suggestions for walks and places to visit. The bedrooms were all a good size and the bathroom facilities adequate. We really enjoyed our short break and the owner left us some lovely mince pies which we thoroughly enjoyed. The only thing that could be improved is that the only shower in the property is downstairs in the hallway. It would be nice given that there is space for there to have been a shower upstairs with the bedrooms instead of two baths.

Mrs Wood, December 2019

Nice & peaceful location, cottage has been refurbished to a high standard.. There were great views over the fields, with some nice walks direct from the cottage out into the dales. The location was really good for Matlock, which was surprisingly close, Matlock has a superstore with a petrol station and the location is ideal for going to the likes of Bakewell & Buxton. Ashover is a very picturesque village and has 3 decent public houses about 10 minutes walk away. All off the pubs did decent cask beers and the food was decent and not really expensive. Locals we spoke to were really friendly.

Mr Borthwick, December 2019

It couldn't exceed my expectations because we have been there before! And we have booked again for the same time next year. So that tells you a lot. Very comfortable, excellent for a large party, nice location, and the owner is very friendly and helpful while being absolutely non intrusive.

Mr Carter, December 2019

October 2019

A lovely cottage, beautifully presented with lovely attention to detail.. Lesley was very helpful and welcoming.

Mrs Smith, October 2019

July 2019

Lesley the owner was so friendly and helpful accommodation peaceful tranquil .... Lesley the owner was so friendly and helpful accommodation peaceful tranquil easy access Matlock and bakewell found it lot travelling to alton towers you need to be prepared to travel distances photo on sykes was different to when we arrived but had lovely holiday

Mrs Williams, July 2019

Great location, friendly owners,good pubs and food,1st class accomadation,walks from doorstep..

Mr Skipper, July 2019

June 2019

Stayed here as a group of friends with young children.. Its a beautiful place which is even better than the pictures. The rooms were beautiful and spacious and everywhere decorated to a high spec. The owners were friendly, helpful and relaxed! Would definitely recommend.

Mrs Riley, June 2019

Lesley the owner was very helpful and quick to answer any questions we had.. Our stay in the old stables was great, the location is beautiful and the accomodation suited our party size perfectly (4 adults and 4 children). Worth mentioning is the kitchen, it was very well equipped and had all we needed to cook up some delicious family meals which were enjoyed around the large dining table. We’d recommend staying here to friends and family.

Mrs Larkman, June 2019

May 2019

Fabulous, spacious and spotless holiday accommodation with lovely big comfy beds.. A great location with three pubs just down the lane and the farm shop for a delicious cooked breakfast and a very warm welcome. Some beautiful walks from the doorstep with amazing views and within easy reach of two ridge walks, plus many other places of interest. Altogether great! A lovely village with very friendly people.

Mrs Stock, May 2019

Lovely spot and lovely property.. All modern and was suitable for a large group of 8. Big shower downstairs which we weren’t expecting but was a welcome addition. Plenty of utensils in the kitchen with enjoyable lemon cake and games in the lounge. We used the welcome book to go for a walk and then ate at the local village pub which was fantastic. All in all a great weekend break and we wouldn’t hesitate to return. Many thanks

Mrs Hidle, May 2019

April 2019

Beautiful holiday cottage gorgeous quiet location within walking distance to shop, tea room and pubs all very friendly also near to all major attractions in the area.. The location is excellent. Cottage is warm comfortable and has the wow factor would book again in a heartbeat. The owner Lesley made us feel very welcome and even took the time out to source something we had forgotten.

Mrs Nicholson, April 2019

This accommodation is superb.. Really beautiful, finished to a high specification. The photos do not do it justice!!

p b

March 2019

Had a three night stay at the old stables with five other friends for a joint birthday weekend. Our stay was very enjoyable. The property is finished to a very high standard, and comfortably furnished. Everywhere was clean, and the ambience of the property is relaxing, in a fantastically peaceful location. Within walking distance is a pub called the black swan, which sold excellent and reasonably priced food enjoyed by all out our group. A trip into matlock is advised to. Overall I would definitely recommend this property.

Mrs Carney, April 2019

The Old Stables was a stunning venue beautifully presented and fitted to a high spec.. We loved it so much we were looking at possible dates to return! We would highly recommend The Old Stables.

Mrs Lyth, March 2019

The old stables is highly recommended by my quests and I would most certainly look to stay there again

Mr Flood, March 2019

Stayed at the Old stables with 7 friends for my birthday for the weekend and it was the perfect house! Lovely and clean, spacious, warm and had every emenity we needed. Owners were kind enough to leave a bottle of wine and some cake which was a nice touch- we all said we’ve 100% return for future trips!

Lynne P

January 2019

This property certainly has the Wow factor with everything you need for a perfect stay and the owner Lesley is extremely helpful and friendly. The location is perfect with 3 pubs in walking distance, the Black Swan in particular serving very good food and an even better selection of gins! .... we will definately visit again.

Sowerby, January 2019

December 2018

Great property in a brilliant location.. Plenty of walks and a choice of local pubs with good food.

Ms Hollis, December 2018

November 2018

Beautiful property in an excellent location.. Great walking on the doorstep and lovely pubs within walking distance. Our whole party had a fab weekend and will hope to return. Very nice to have a bottle of wine and home made cake left by the owner Lesley. The only negative for us as 4 couples who prefer showers rather than a bath would be for another shower perhaps over the bath to eleviate the wait but everything else was absolutely top notch.

A Holiday Lettings verified reviewer

October 2018

A lovely residence in a perfect location. Short walk to the village with some excellent pubs,especially the Poets Corner,lovely food.

Mrs Reynolds, November 2018

Cottage was fitted out to a very high standard - definitely has the 'wow' factor.. Directions form Matlock 1st -class. Lesley very helpful with a couple of settling in queries. As I wrote in the guest book (and I'm a bit of a 'picky' sort) absolutely NOTHING negative to say - a most enjoyable venue for my wife, myself and our family as part of our Golden Wedding celebrations.

Mr Moss, October 2018

The cottage was in a perfect location, down a quiet lane, but close enough to walk to the village and all its amenities.. Lovely walks from the door and further afield. The cottage was very comfortable and suitable for friends sharing a weekend away.

Mr Upton, October 2018

We had an excellent stay.. The cottage was superb, very spacious and clean. Location was great with excellent walks straight outside. Local pubs were really nice too, especially The Poets.

Mr Whiston, September 2018

June 2018

There are many steps both on the ground floor and first floor.. The property is actually on three levels.

Mrs Mcdermott, June 2018

The Old Stables was a pleasure to call home for a few days, perfectly located for a trip to Chatsworth House and some country walks in the local area.. The house is finished and maintained to a high standard throughout We would love to stay there again.

Mr Newton, June 2018

May 2018

Loved the location of the accommodation.. Perfect in every way, high standard throughout. Great place to party, relax and unwind with friends. Wine and cake on arrival was a lovely gesture.

Miss Oldfield, May 2018

What a stunning cottage in a beautiful location.. I can't recommend this cottage enough, me and my friends had a wonderful stay at The Old Stables. The owner came to greet us on arrival and had left a bottle of wine and a cake, a really thoughtful touch. Thanks for a great holiday sykes!!

Miss Morris, May 2018

April 2018

Beautiful barn, owner Lesley was very friendly & accomodating.. Barn was furnished to a very high standard, very comfortable & excellent location.

Mr Russell, April 2018

March 2018

The Stables was lovely for our party of 6 adults +2 children 2 and 4.. Location was very good being a 10/15 min walk to the village. Ashover is a lovely village with shop and traditional pubs. It is well positioned for relaxing and walking locally but also for trips out for the whole family. Lesley the owner was friendly and helpful.Would highly recommend and love to go again.

Mr Buttrick, March 2018

February 2018

We had a wonderful weekend with family at The Old Stables to celebrate two 60th birthdays.. The house was just perfect; plenty of space, beautifully decorated, well equipped and furnished to a very high standard. The bedrooms in particular were stunning!! With many thoughtful finishing touches (including a bottle of wine and a homemade cake!) we couldn't have asked for any more! Lesley was extremely accommodating and friendly, and was happy to help us out with any extra requests we had. The Old Stables is tucked away at the end of a quiet road, but is within a 10 minute walk of the lovely village of Ashover. The views from the house across the fields are gorgeous, particularly on a sunny day (which we were lucky enough to have plenty of!) The village itself is beautiful and we enjoyed a wonderful meal at The Black Swan - highly recommended!! Thank you again for a wonderful weekend, we can’t wait to return!

Miss Shepherd, February 2018

The accommodation was spacious, clean and well equipped with everything we needed and more.. .. The attention to detail in all the rooms was tastefully decorated and high quality. The owner introduced herself and was helpful in giving details of local amenities. We didn't want to go home, beautiful house and stunning location loved it.

Tracy L

This is an amazing property I have visited 3 times and I am looking to see when I can go again. Beautiful house, lovely location, friendly little village. Owner welcoming and approachable, after my last visit told her she may have a problem with squatters as I didn’t want to leave. Have to recommend it highly.

Mrs Clark, February 2018

January 2018

Beautiful barn conversion in ideal location, thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

Miss Harris, January 2018

November 2017

What a gorgeous property! Beautiful bedrooms, comfortable beds, lovely living space. Lovely walks from the house, pubs, local shop. I’ve already booked for next year!

Mrs Broadhurst, November 2017

Best holiday cottage we have ever stayed in, superb quality of accommodation..

Mrs Davies, November 2017

August 2017

A superb cottage in an idyllic surrounding.. Easily accessible to places of interest and towns such as Bakewll and Matlock. Would have no problem in recommending The Old Stables .

Mr Gorgin, August 2017

Excellent accommodation in a lovely area with plenty to see and do, owners very friendly as well..

Mr Davies, August 2017

July 2017

Great cottage and perfect location.. Lesley and her husband we're great and made our stay lovely. The wine and cake went down a treat! Would definitely stay again and recommend it!

Miss Patel, July 2017

June 2017

Not only is the cottage superb, but Lesley was extremely helpful.. I've stayed in many holiday rentals - this property is up there with the best of them.

Mr Jennings, June 2017

February 2017

Farm shop and café nearby very good Plenty of places to visit in surrounding area.. Accommodation perfect for family get together very well equipped and very clean. Plenty of pubs with food close by.

Sandra D

January 2017

I booked this for my husband's surprise 50th Birthday - Friday to Monday. We were joined by our family and had a fantastic time. The cottage is spacious, comfortable and decorated & furnished to a high standard. We have stayed in many cottages but this is the best one we have been to and will certainly be returning. The owners are lovely and extremely helpful. Thank you.

Mr Howson, February 2017

Property was amazing looked good in the pictures but in reality they don't do it justice.. Love it, love it!!!

Mrs Lester, November 2016

November 2016

An extremely comfortable, well dressed and thoughtfully equipped cottage.. I would highly recommend this beautiful property.

Mrs Whicher, November 2016

This cottage was a complete delight.. Very spacious with an amazing top floor master bedroom and high quality fixtures and fittings throughout. Lovely location down a quiet path but only a short walk away from 3 pubs which serve really nice food. It certainly had the wow factor and we would definitely come back again.

Miss Kidd, November 2016

October 2016

We booked the cottage for my Dad's surprise 70th birthday weekend and he absolutely loved it.. The photos on the website made the cottage look luxurious, but the reality was even better. The quality of all the furniture, furnishings and decor is top notch, but we still felt really comfortable and it was a home from home for the weekend. Lesley and her family should be very proud of what they have achieved in this stable conversion. I don't have a bad word to say about our time in The Old Stables. The location is perfect for exploring the Peak District. The village is a short 10 minute walk, where there are 3 pubs to choose from. We will definitely be coming again in the very near future.

Mrs Oakton, October 2016

It was a family gathering to celebrate a 70th birthday.. All the family were impressed.

Lyndene

September 2016

Stayed for a long weekend, a birthday treat for my wife from her sons and their partners. Tremendous conversion of the old stables and furnished to the highest taste. The owner, Lesley, made us most welcome and she told how she and her husband converted the main hall and the outbuildings. Matlock golf course five minutes drive away and the local pubs were a just a walk away. Terrific place to stay. Highly recommended

Mr Williams, October 2016

Such a brilliant place to stay! The property is really clean and all the bedrooms are a good size with some lovely little touches of character. It's in a great location with lots to do in the surrounding areas and just a short walk from the village with a few pubs. Great property!

Mrs Lambert

August 2016

This is a beautifully presented holiday cottage, large enough for the 6 of us. It was easy to get to most of the Peak District and attractions.

Miss Lee, September 2016

2 bedrooms were brilliant but other two were rather small and one had no wardrobe.. Not ideal for 8 adults. But on the whole very good accommodation and a fantastic location.

Mrs Chapman

July 2016

The Old Stables felt like home as soon as we walked in. The location was wonderful, the scenery was lovely and it was very quiet.

Miss Khan

It was so good that we've booked to go again this year!

Mrs Holmes, August 2016

This is a beautifully presented holiday cottage, large enough for the 6 of us.. It was easy to get to most of the Peak District and attractions.

Mrs Healy

June 2016

A beautifully decorated and equipped cottage in the stunning Peak District location. The walks from cottage seemed like they would be plentiful. The owner was very helpful and friendly and respected our privacy whilst being on hand if we needed anything.

Mrs Lambert, July 2016

A beautifully decorated and equipped cottage in the stunning Peak District location.. The walks from cottage seemed like they would be plentiful. The owner was very helpful and friendly and respected our privacy whilst being on hand if we needed anything.

Mrs Healy, June 2016

The Old Stables felt like home as soon as we walked in.. The location was wonderful, the scenery was lovely and it was very quiet.

Mr Krause

March 2016

The location was fantastic with quick and easy access to nearby attractions.

Mrs Fleming

Excellent accommodation - really relaxing. The Old Stables was ideal for 6 adults, a 7 year old and a baby. Plenty of space and seating in the lounge and dining room and a everyone had a nice bedroom. Great location - easy walk down to the village pubs. Very friendly owner.

Mrs Chapman, June 2016

The location was fantastic with quick and easy access to nearby attractions..

Miss Brosnan

February 2016

Such a wonderful stay, we did not want to leave! Gorgeous views from The Old Stables and the actual cottage itself was breath taking! We will be definitely returning and recommending this to family and friends!

Wonderful holiday in Ashover, The Old Stables are outstanding, the scenery was beautiful and We couldn't have picked a better place for a relaxing break! Will be definitely recommending this to anybody and we will be back for sure!

Mrs Clarke

The Old Stables is superb and the location is great, will definitely go again.

Mr Marsden

What a fantastic place for a holiday! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay in what really is a home from home! We will definitely be returning sometime in the future!

Mr Krause, March 2016

Excellent accommodation - really relaxing.. The Old Stables was ideal for 6 adults, a 7 year old and a baby. Plenty of space and seating in the lounge and dining room and a everyone had a nice bedroom. Great location - easy walk down to the village pubs. Very friendly owner.

Miss Brosnan, February 2016

The Old Stables is superb and the location is great, will definitely go again..

Miss Thorn

January 2016

Beautifully presented cottage, immaculately clean and felt really luxurious throughout with some interesting and unusual features. The kitchen in particular, was gorgeous. We had a really relaxing weekend and we were all sad to have to leave!

Miss Clark

Fab place to stay! We had a lovely weekend with friends.

Mr Marsden, February 2016

Beautifully presented cottage, immaculately clean and felt really luxurious throughout with some interesting and unusual features.. The kitchen in particular, was gorgeous. We had a really relaxing weekend and we were all sad to have to leave!

Miss Clark, January 2016

December 2015

The Old Stables is a fantastic place.. The cottage is tastefully laid out and designed with high end décor. A real home from home.

Mr Smith

The Old Stables is a fantastic place. The cottage is tastefully laid out and designed with high end décor. A real home from home.

Mr Smith, December 2015

November 2015

Amazing décor and furnishings, such a great space.. We have already recommended to friends and we would love to stay again.

Mrs Winning

Amazing décor and furnishings, such a great space. We have already recommended to friends and we would love to stay again.

Mr Pye

October 2015

The cottage was central to all the local attractions in Derbyshire. Good for local walks, we would definitely book here again. A real home from home!

Heidi10

This property is a new renovation in an old stone stable. It is very tastefully finished with great facilities, plenty of kitchen equipment for entertaining too. We stayed for a 60th birthday celebration with our extended family and it was perfect. The bathrooms have great water pressure and plenty of hot water for a group of 7. There are some really nice walks and Peak District villages/towns in easy reach.

Guest

We stayed here in September 2015 and found the location to be really lovely with great gardens and a lovely farm shop/cafe just a short walk away. The house is beautiful, with everything you'd need and finished to a really high spec. The owner, Lesley, was really welcoming and helpful. Would definitely stay here again if back in the area.

Winning, November 2015

The cottage was central to all the local attractions in Derbyshire.. Good for local walks, we would definitely book here again. A real home from home!

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The Old Stables in Matlock, Derbyshire