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Charming living area | Barn Owl Cottage - Willersley Farm, Cromford, near Matlock
Spacious living area retaining original features | Barn Owl Cottage - Willersley Farm, Cromford, near Matlock
Living area with access to courtyard garden | Barn Owl Cottage - Willersley Farm, Cromford, near Matlock
Lovely dining area | Barn Owl Cottage - Willersley Farm, Cromford, near Matlock

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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  • Place, Cromford Mill
  • Place, Gulliver's Kingdom
  • Place, Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station
  • Airport, East Midlands (EMA)

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom

1 Double Bed

Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

2 bedroom accommodation in Cromford, near Matlock

An 18th-century barn conversion, set on a working farm with the Derwent Valley, Matlock and Carsington Water within easy reach.. All on the Ground Floor:

Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Half Glazed Door Leading To Courtyard

Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher

Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Stable Door Leading To Courtyard

Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds

Wet Room: Shower, Toilet. Gas central heating, gas, electric, bed linen and towels included. Travel cot and highchair available on request. WiFi available. Shared utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer. Welcome pack.. Shared enclosed courtyard with garden furniture. Shared grounds with BBQ area. Bike store. Parking for 2 cars. No smoking.

Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a spring.. Barn Owl Cottage originally started its life as an 18th-century barn which has been thoughtfully converted into a wonderful holiday cottage. The owners have taken great pride in maintaining some original features whilst incorporating all the modern day necessities to make Barn Owl Cottage an incredibly comfortable place to take a holiday to remember. You will find yourself on the owners’ working farm with chickens roaming the garden and footpaths, and enjoying the day to day running of this wonderful working farm. Look to the rear of the barn and you will discover the original ice house which used to serve the nearby Willersley Castle. Clustered around a courtyard, the barn is set in a rural location nestled in the Derwent Valley yet in easy reach of many of Derbyshire’s attractions, particularly nearby Matlock and Matlock Bath, Bakewell, Carsington Water and of course the wonderful Chatsworth House. After a hard day exploring all Derbyshire has to offer, relax and enjoy the peaceful surroundings of Barn Owl Cottage.

Barn Owl Cottage can be booked together with Swallow loft (CC418042) and Robins Nest (UK4032) to accommodate up to 13 guests.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 1 pet(s)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

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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 no carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Matlock

Located in Matlock, this cottage is in a rural area. Chatsworth House and Cromford Mill are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Matlock Parks Country Park. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at SMH Group Stadium, or consider a night out at Blackbrook House.
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Cromford, near Matlock

What's nearby

  • Cromford Mill - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Cromford Canal - 2 min drive - 1.7 km
  • The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Gulliver's Kingdom - 3 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Heights of Abraham Cable Car Station - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Cromford Station - 8 min walk
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Fountain - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Charles Restaurant - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Kosta's Fish Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪FIG Coffee House - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is 2 bedroom accommodation in Cromford, near Matlock pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at 2 bedroom accommodation in Cromford, near Matlock?

As of 10 November 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at 2 bedroom accommodation in Cromford, near Matlock on 20 November 2025 start from NZ$404.97, excluding 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 2 bedroom accommodation in Cromford, near Matlock?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 2 bedroom accommodation in Cromford, near Matlock?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is 2 bedroom accommodation in Cromford, near Matlock located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cromford Mill and Cromford Canal. Gulliver's Kingdom and The Grand Pavilion, Matlock Bath are also within 2 miles (3 km). Cromford Station is 8 minutes by foot and Matlock Bath Station is 27 minutes.

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Check-in

8.6/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Dave David Morgan

Nice quirky barn conversion and on a working farm if you like that sort of thing.

Nice quirky barn conversion and on a working farm if you like that sort of thing. Not well signposted and accessed by a farm track I wouldn't like to negotiate in winter. Given it's a twenty minute walk into Cromford a few tea bags and milk would have been welcome when we got there. Wine nice touch, tea facilities essential. Yes we could have taken our own.. Enclosed shared courtyard good for the dog. Located in a World Heritage site it's ideal for exploring the Derwent Valley including Chatsworth. Cromford Mill complex is well conserved and the museum is free, recommended.

6/10 Okay

Colin K.

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

First Holiday away after losing partner to cancer

This was basic accommodation with no frills. Ideal if you are just looking for something very basic to sleep and spending the evening in. Everything was clean and tidy on arrival. The kitchen had everything if you wanted to self cater for yourselves. The only person I spoke to during my stay was a stable hand. I never meet the owner. I would be happy to stay here in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

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Liked: Communication, location, listing accuracy

1st visit to the Peak District

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Peak District. We only had a weekend so it was more of a taster visit, but we had a really good time, loved Cromford, Bakewell and Matlock and a visit to the country park in Buxton. There was so much more to do & see. We loved the location of the cottage but we could have done with better and clearer instructions on where to park on arrival, we were asked to move after we arrived but didn’t know where we supposed to be! Also, future visitors need to be aware that they will have to bring all supplies with them as there is nothing provided - not even salt & pepper! There was however, a bottle of wine.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2022
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8/10 Good

David

Lovely cottage and friendly owner.

Lovely cottage and friendly owner. Think it needs more general instructions for using cooker etc and what to do with rubbish. For us the sofas were too low (we are a bit creaky though) Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Marie

Myself, husband and two family friends recently booked a two night stay at Barn Owl Cottage, and tho

Myself, husband and two family friends recently booked a two night stay at Barn Owl Cottage, and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Located on a working farm and just off the beaten track nestled between the rolling green fields, it was the perfect place to unwind. Extremely comfortable with all the kitchen gadgets you need for a self catering break, if you don’t want to indulge in the wide choice of places to eat locally. Matlock Bath a short drive away has a very large choice of fish and chip shops cooking fresh to order, alternatively a 15 minute stroll into Cromford past the canal and down the windey country lanes you can enjoy some tasty home cooking at The Boat Inn. Ideal for guests with one dog, the outdoor courtyard is handy for eating outdoors and space for your dog to explore, although we would recommend a ground spike and extendable lead for dogs who really like to go exploring and making friends with the hens (when you aren’t watching). Alexandria is a super warm host and nothing is to much trouble. A bottle of wine awaited us on arrival which was a very nice and unexpected touch. The cottage is much bigger than the photos show and following its restoration has maintained some of its beautiful and original features including exposed beams and stonework (a reminder you of the buildings origins). The only negative (but wouldn’t stop us from returning) is the front bedroom is under another cottage and can get slightly noisy from guests above. Again this wouldn’t put us off from returning. We can’t wait to come back, but for longer next time. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

The Barn Owl Cottage is really lovely - a great location and very clean and well looked after, we ha

The Barn Owl Cottage is really lovely - a great location and very clean and well looked after, we had a great trip. It was a bit of shame not to have the lovely four poster bed in the main room, as per the photos on the website, but in general we loved our stay and would definitely recommend. Alexandra was really helpful and communication was great! Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

R

Real value for money very friendly and welcoming

10/10 Excellent

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Owl cottage

Really enjoyed our short break in owl cottage, it has everything you need for a comfortable stay, The owner met us when we arrived and made us feel very welcome!! We absolutely love Derbyshire and next time will definitely be stopping longer. 😁👍
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10/10 Excellent

Julian

Had a fantastic week away with my 11 year old daughter.

Had a fantastic week away with my 11 year old daughter. The location of this cottage provides a perfect base to explore what Derbyshire has to offer and there are so many things on the doorstep that there is no need to travel far. I lived in Matlock in the mid 70s but moved back to the North East of England in '79 so I know the area quite well hence the reason of picking a cottage in this location. The cottage itself was perfect for our needs as dogs are allowed and the flooring is mainly wood with one part of it made out of stone so any muck dragged in on feet and paws is easily cleaned. I could describe the whole cottage room by room but cant see the point as there is a good description and photos available but I can say that it is extremely homely and warm with lovely vaulted ceilings and lots of mood lighting. there is no need to take anything when you come to stay as everything you could need for comfort is provided . All rooms are spacious, airy and tastefully decorated. The bathroom is a full wetroom so again it is very practical and easy to maintain. We thoroughly enjoyed our week long stay here and will be boking up for next year so I can highly recommend this property should you be looking to stay in the Matlock area. The property owners run the farm on which the cottage is located and they were perfect hosts, very amiable and happy to chat at any time night or day. So to recap...we loved this cottage so if you are tempted by a break in Derbyshire then you definitely wont be disappointed
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Owners made us feel very welcome.

Owners made us feel very welcome. Easy distance to Matlock. Milk and biscuits on arrival much appreciated. Will certainly try to come back again.
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10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

we had a relaxing few days there and really enjoyed it.

we had a relaxing few days there and really enjoyed it.
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10/10 Excellent

Geoff

Brilliant place to get away from it all with family and friends.

Brilliant place to get away from it all with family and friends. Excellent location to use as a base for visiting the many local attractions.
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10/10 Excellent

andy

lovely cottage in a great location for chatsworth, bakewell and matlock .

lovely cottage in a great location for chatsworth, bakewell and matlock ...spotlessly clean and fun being on the farm...only issue for us was other guests children upstairs who I don't think realised our bedroom was underneath theres...some carpet may help but they were much quieter and mindful of the noise when we politely pointed out we were underneath them

10/10 Excellent

Chris P.

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

Great location, great property.

What a great area the Peak District is. Interesting and beautiful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

Wonderful little cottage.

Wonderful little cottage. We would have liked WIFI and a bath (for the kids), but actually quite enjoyed the time away from the internet! Really enjoyed our stay, and the kids loved the farm animals
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8/10 Good

Alan

The only word of warning was the road at the bottom of the farm track.

The only word of warning was the road at the bottom of the farm track. It was much too dangerous to walk down. There was no footpath and on a blind bend, it was also very busy with traffic. Because of this we took the he car every time for our safety.
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10/10 Excellent

Jon

Lovely location, well equipped and friendly owners.

Lovely location, well equipped and friendly owners. The cottage was very clean and the tea biscuits and milk supplied was a very welcome start to our holiday. The cottage was warm and cosy and within easy walking distance of Cromford.
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10/10 Excellent

Joe

Very nice cottage,we had an enjoyable 4 days in barn owl cottage.

Very nice cottage,we had an enjoyable 4 days in barn owl cottage.Wendy showed us around,on arrival, and left us to do our own thing, just how I like it. The cottage was very warm,and comfortable,and within easy access to main routes. I did some cycling,and enjoyed the routes,and hills around Cromford. The climb back up to the cottage tested me after a few miles around the peaks. I will be returning all 3 of us,thoroughly enjoyed the stay.
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8/10 Good

Very nice cottage in a lovely location with access to a lot of things to do.

Very nice cottage in a lovely location with access to a lot of things to do. Only fault was the mattresses were a little tired and soft, otherwise a well equipped cottage.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

A very spacious, cosy cottage in an excellent location for exploring the beautiful surrounding area.

A very spacious, cosy cottage in an excellent location for exploring the beautiful surrounding area. We took our little boy and he absolutely loved every minute on the farm, and spent lots of time with the animals. He even got to see some tiny lambs. The owners were very friendly and welcoming, and the cottage had everything we needed. We will definitely be back.
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10/10 Excellent

Sam

Following a warm welcome from Wendy, we found our cottage was cosy, spotlessly clean and well equipp

Following a warm welcome from Wendy, we found our cottage was cosy, spotlessly clean and well equipped, including milk and biscuits. Ideal place to stay with a dog. The only downside from our two teenage boys perspective was that there was no wi-fi. Didn't bother Mum and Dad! Lovely area, good walks from the door step, although there is a short distance along the road into Cromford with no pavement . Good places to eat out in Cromford and Matlock bath. Over all we had a great holiday, and would definitely stay again.
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10/10 Excellent

L.M

a warm cosy cottage on a working farm.

a warm cosy cottage on a working farm. plenty of walks etc in the area. hosts very welcoming and encouraged us to see the lambs, calves and horses on the farm. a child's delight.
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10/10 Excellent

Jim

It was perfect for what we wanted lovely cottage,beauty area.

It was perfect for what we wanted lovely cottage,beauty area.

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