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Cosy Family Village House | Walk to Canal & Award-Winning Pub

Family-friendly holiday home in Derby

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Relax, chat, read or watch tv in our cosy, comfy living room.
Spacious master bedroom with ensuite shower room
Enjoy a restful nights sleep in our comfortable kingsize beds
Plenty of space for 2 cars. Bikes can be stored securely in the garage.
Living area

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Explore the area

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Weston-on-Trent, England
  • Place, Elvaston Castle Country Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Melbourne Hall
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Pride Park Stadium
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 King Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bunk Bed

2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3

Soap · Towels provided · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Cosy Family Village House | Walk to Canal & Award-Winning Pub

This spacious house in a Derbyshire village has the best of both worlds! Canal side walks and a local pub a short stroll away but with easy access to Derby, Nottingham & the Peak District. Plus lots of great family attractions such as Alton Towers, Twycross Zoo, The Heights of Abraham and the Sudbury Museum of Childhood. Just 15 minutes drive to Donnington Park for any motor sport fans! Perfect for families or groups of friends.

Spacious lounge with log burner, comfortable sofa and beanbags, perfect for snuggling up in.

Well equipped kitchen with breakfast bar seating for two. Light and airy conservatory dinning room with seating for 6. For our younger guests we have a highchair and child friendly tableware.

There is a further seating area with sofa just off the kitchen making this a really nice social space. This has books & games for children and adults and a guitar for any musical visitors!

Private garden with outdoor dining furniture and a small lawn

2 good sized double rooms, both with kingsize beds and one with a ensuite shower room.

The third bedroom has bunkbeds, these are full sized, suitable for children or adults. For safety reasons we advise that children under 6 should not sleep in the top bunk. We have a travel cot available which can be set up in any of the bedrooms.

There is a further family bathroom with bath and a downstairs loo.

Guest should be aware that The Hollies is a non-smoking house. We ask that all guests respect our rule and do not smoke or vape anywhere in the house or garden, thanks!

We have a dedicated 13a socket in the garage for slow car charging leads upto 3KW (lead not provided) this is locked and payable separately if required at £15/day. Please don’t use any of the other sockets in the house or garden to charge electric vehicles.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please load and put on the dishwasher before you leave or wash any dishes and kitchen utensils.
Please put all used towels in the bath or shower before you leave.
Please empty all bins before you leave.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

Derby

Located in Derby, this holiday home is in a rural area. The Beetroot Tree and Donington Grand Prix Collection are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Melbourne Hall and Calke Abbey. Travelling with kids? Consider Delta Force Paintball Kegworth and Sweet Memory Lane. Explore all the area has to offer with hiking/biking trails and cycling.
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Weston-on-Trent, England

What's nearby

  • Elvaston Castle Country Park - 7 min drive - 6.7 km
  • Wyvern Business Park - 10 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Melbourne Hall - 11 min drive - 9.4 km
  • Pride Park Stadium - 12 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Derby Arena - 13 min drive - 13.0 km

Getting around

  • Peartree Station - 10 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Alma Inn
  • Costa Coffee
  • Harpur's of Melbourne
  • Factoryheads Cafe
  • Garage 39

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy, 3 bedroom house with log burner in rural Derbyshire pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Cosy Family Village House | Walk to Canal & Award-Winning Pub?

As of 13 March 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cosy Family Village House | Walk to Canal & Award-Winning Pub on 7 April 2026 start from NZ$409, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at Cosy, 3 bedroom house with log burner in rural Derbyshire?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy, 3 bedroom house with log burner in rural Derbyshire?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Cosy, 3 bedroom house with log burner in rural Derbyshire located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Elvaston Castle Country Park, Elvaston Castle, and Melbourne Parish Church. Melbourne Hall and Anderson Electrical Arena are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

eileen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

Great property
Stayed 8 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

eileen h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Family visit

We’ll equipped, comfortable and clean. Perfect place for us to stay whilst visiting family in Allestree. We will stay here again.
Stayed 10 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Spacious home in the heart of England

Our family of four appreciated the space! We enjoyed the game shelf, the goodies left for us, the comfy beds, the nearby park and the lovely pub. This is a great spot for families.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Adam T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Great house for a Peak District adventure

We had a lovely week end with our 3 children as a base for the Peak District. Well kitted and comfortable house Walked to the lovely coopers arm pub
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leica B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend away

Fantastic house and easy walking distance to The Coopers Arms which we visited everyday! Walking along the canal was lovely, our trip to Leicester was east from here and we were also able to head off to Donnington Race Track to watch some motor racing on Sunday. Brilliant fun - we will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Visit family

As advertised.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

YorkySDL

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect winter break

A great weekend staying in this lovely home. Some great touches such as the children's books and games, they were very useful to help keep the little ones entertained! Lovely area and great local walks and amenities, pub and shop 5 mins away. Hopefully we will return!
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Comfortable House

I have always wanted a conservatory, and this one was lovely. We had a very enjoyable stay in spite of a flat tire on our rental car. It gave us more time to explore the neighborhood including the horses and sheep and the canal.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Melanie H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely stay

We had a lovely short stay in January. Nice house, very clean. Milk/tea bags and a few treats were much appreciated. Good location. No problem at all with noise as per another review - could hardly hear trains/planes, which were infrequent. Made good use of wood burner (thank you). TV was a little frustrating - no live TV (though could use iPlayer, ITVX etc.). Bunk bed spring mattress also uncomfortable. But everything else was lovely and hosts communicated well. Highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely clean property with plenty of space

A nice base for our family for a few nights over half term, visiting Alton towers, Calke Abbey and the National memorial arboretum. Lots of games and books to keep the children entertained and plenty of room for everyone. Even a guitar for my daughter to practice on. There house looked newly decorated with lovely bathrooms and a nice big kitchen to cook in. The only slight downside was the noise from planes and trains at night so I’d say bring ear plugs if you’re a light sleeper. Otherwise spot on.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Neil W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long family weekend

The property was excellent and just what we needed for a long family weekend and meet up. There was everything we needed and access from M1 was quick. We had lovely walks along the canal and back through the village. Thanks will definitely stay again if we are in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022

About the host

Hosted by Alex

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We’re Mark and Alex, originally from Staffordshire. After several years living in Edinburgh & London, we settled in Derbyshire to start a family and enjoy village life.
Mark runs a local building company, while Alex manages our holiday rental and sells vintage childrenswear. We love welcoming guests to our little corner of Derbyshire and helping them enjoy everything the area has to offer.
Over the years we’ve hosted guests visiting for weddings, graduations, sports competitions and family get-togethers, and we’re always delighted to provide a comfortable place for people to relax and make special memories together.

Why they chose this property

We’ve lived in the village for over 20 years and raised our two (now nearly grown) children here, so it’s a place that means a lot to us. What we love most is the balance it offers — peaceful village life with space to breathe, while still having excellent transport links to the major cities of the East Midlands.

It’s a friendly community with an award-winning local pub and lovely canal-side walks right on the doorstep. And when you’re in the mood for even more open space, the beautiful Peak District is just a short drive away.

What makes this property unique

We designed our home based on our own experiences as guests. After too many stays drinking wine from tumblers and discovering board games with missing pieces, we decided the small things really matter!
Our aim is to create a space that feels welcoming, comfortable and genuinely well equipped. From a kitchen stocked with the things you actually need, to carefully chosen games and books for cosy evenings, and beds that help everyone sleep well — everything has been thoughtfully considered.
We hope it’s the kind of place where you arrive, settle in easily, and simply enjoy your holiday.

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