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Crich, Derbyshire
A two bedroom cottage for four at Crich near Matlock with an enclosed garden, a multi fuel stove and two dogs welcome, under the memorial tower.
Crich stands on a limestone hill above the Derwent with a memorial tower on the top of it, which makes it easy to find and no trouble at all to walk out of. Cross Cottage takes four here, dog friendly, with a bunk room beside the double, one bathroom, and an enclosed garden holding a lawn and furniture on the patio. Two dogs are welcome. The hill it stands on is what makes the walking.
The stove is multi-fuel and the first supply comes with the cottage, which is a small kindness at the end of a long drive. Inside there is a double and a bunk room, a bath with a shower fitted over it, and a kitchen holding a washer dryer and a slim dishwasher, both of which matter more than they sound with four people and two dogs in a small house.
This is a base rather than a destination, and that is the appeal. Crich is a working village on a hill instead of a show village in a valley, so the ground around it stays quieter than anywhere closer to Matlock, and two dogs can leave the door in three directions without meeting anybody at all on a weekday.
The tower on the cliff edge above the rooftops is Crich Stand, a memorial to the Sherwood Foresters set on a limestone scarp with five counties laid out underneath. The tramway museum on the same ridge keeps a whole street of rescued buildings and runs old trams up and down it. Below both, the Derwent goes south through a wooded valley with paths along the water. Two dogs get the Stand, and the climb is shorter than the view suggests.
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from £453 for 7 nights
Cross Cottage takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Enclosed garden with lawn and patio furniture | Charcoal BBQ provided | Shop and pubs within walking distance | Off road parking for 1 car | 2 dogs allowed
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom
- Price
- from £453 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 15:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Cross Cottage from £453 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Cross Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Cross Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. The cottage has an enclosed garden with a lawn and patio furniture, so your dogs have a secure outdoor space, and walks leave straight from the door in three directions.
Are dogs allowed at Cross Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the details suggests otherwise. If you want to confirm this for a specific date, it's worth checking directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting Cross Cottage with my dog?
The maximum is two dogs, so bear that in mind if you're travelling with a bigger pack. On the practical side, the cottage has a washer dryer, which is genuinely useful after muddy walks, and the enclosed garden means dogs can decompress safely after the journey. The surrounding countryside is quiet, particularly on weekdays, with routes up to Crich Stand and down into the Derwent valley all reachable on foot from the cottage.
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Cross Cottage from £453 for 7 nights
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