The
Cottage
Introduction
The Waiting Room Holiday Cottage has undertaken a complete ground-up restoration which has turned it from a former derelict building into luxuriously appointed holiday accommodation.
Guests
Because the cottage only has the one bedroom it is ideally suited to a couple. Having stated that, the owners would like anyone thinking of paying a visit to know all guests are welcome. Therefore provision has been made for another person/couple, or those people with an older child, by way of a double sofa bed in the living room.
Please note that the tourism board points are based on one couple staying and so there is only a small additional charge for increased numbers staying, as the owners have taken into account the slight inconvenience of having to set up and put away the sofa bed each day. However for those guests who do wish to take advantage of this option, the kitchen is fully equipped to cope with up to four guests and the living room can seat four comfortably. Additionally on arrival an additional duvet, sheets and pillows will be made available.
Because of access, we would not recommend the cottage to anybody with mobility problems or young children.
Getting to the cottage could not be easier.
By Rail:
Mainline services run to Derby and Nottingham and from either of those stations there is a direct local service to Matlock calling at Duffield, Belper, Ambergate, Whatstandwell, Cromford, Matlock Bath and Matlock. Alight at Cromford and follow the directions described in the Access section below.
By Road:
From the North
Take the M1 to junction 28, then taking the third exit at the roundabout, follow signs for the A38 southbound towards Derby. Once on the A38 take the A610 signposted Crich, Fritchley and Ambergate. At the junction with the A6 at the Hurt Arms turn right onto the A6 and follow towards Cromford village. At Cromford turn right at the main traffic lights into Mill Road, driving past Cromford Mill, Wilersley Castle, drive past Wilersley Lane and then take the next left into Cromford Station car park.
From the South
Take the M1 to junction 25, follow the A52 to the Pentagon Island and then follow signs for the A38 northbound. From the A38 take the A610 signposted Crich, Fritchley and Ambergate. At the junction with the A6 at the Hurt Arms turn right onto the A6 and follow towards Cromford village. At Cromford turn right at the main traffic lights into Mill Road, driving past Cromford Mill, Wilersley Castle, drive past Wilersley Lane and then take the next left into Cromford Station car park.
By Bus
The Trans Peak express bus service runs along the A6 which is the main road through Cromford. There are stops from both the north and southbound directions, quite close to the main crossroads in the village. At the cross-roads follow signs to Cromford station walking past Sir Richard Arkwright’s Cromford Mill and Wilersley Castle. The walk from the crossroads is about 10 minutes. There are also local bus services running from Alfreton and Ripley via Crich (No’s 140 and 141).
Car Parking and Access
Cromford railway station contains a public car park where guests may park free of charge. If at any time the car park does become completely full, the owners have two dedicated parking spaces that can be made available.
On arrival at Cromford station, guests should cross the railway footbridge. The steps are not steep, but the owners ask that you please take care. On descending the other side, guests should turn immediately to the left and pass in front of the holiday cottage and then turn left through the gate. Immediate left again will bring guests to the porch at the back of the building containing the main entrance door.
Accommodation
The main entrance door opens into a porch area. This has an under floor heated, tiled floor and is suitable for the storage of bicycles, walking boots and coats.
Immediately off the porch are the living room and bathroom. The latter has been luxuriously appointed and contains a spacious wet room. The bathroom also has under floor heating and a large heated towel rail.
The door immediately on the left of the porch brings guests into the spacious open plan kitchen, dining and living room. In this room the owners have retained the vaulted ceiling which contains two large dimmer controlled eight candle Victorian brass light fittings The kitchen which is brand new, contains a washing machine and drier, dishwasher, double oven, hob and extractor. There is also a convenient breakfast bar. The living room contains a spacious three seater sofa and two comfortable arm chairs as well as a hi-fi and TV with DVD player. There is a wood burning stove for those cosy winter evenings and the owners will supply one basket of logs free of charge and additional ones at £1.00/basket.
The windows in the open plan room are secondary glazed and have quality roman blinds for a peaceful atmosphere. In addition to the stove there is under floor heating and a panel heater for a blast of immediate heat if required.
Off the living room is the bedroom which also has a vaulted ceiling to retain a feel of spaciousness. The bedroom contains a quality double bed, two bedside cabinets, a dressing table and wardrobe. This room also has under floor heating and a panel heater and as with the main room the window is secondary glazed and has a roman blind.