Whatstandwell and the surrounding areas are just brimming with quaint little villages, traditional country ale houses and dozens of country walks and cycle paths. Within minutes of your base at this cottage is The High Peak Trail and Crich Tramway Village. A bit further and there are factory shops, Matlock Bath, Carsington Water, Chatsworth House and not forgetting the whole history of this, soon to be, World Heritage Site in this stunning part of the Derwent Valley Corridor. All surrounded by the countless famous locations for numerous books, films and television series such as Peak Practice

Located against the stunning Derbyshire Peaks backdrop, The Old Forge, Whatstandwell, is a sympathetic conversion with immense character offering superb accommodation for the larger party and catering for up to 11 people in very comfortable surroundings. Accommodation consists of a family suite, 1 double, 1 triple room and an adult bunk room. Every home comfort has been considered with a fully fitted kitchen complete with a washing machine, a microwave, a fridge/freezer and a sitting lounge large enough for all 11 to comfortably sit and watch the big screen TV or DVD player! Boasting with this idillic riverside location, The Smithy is within a stones throw of some of the counties finest scenery and local ale houses. For all outdoor enthusiast there’s refreshing walks along leafy Cromford Canal or the National Trusts Shining Cliff Woods. For the more adventurous why not visit Matlock Bath and The Heights of Abraham, The National Tramway Museum and much, much more all just a short trip away from your holiday baseat the Old Forge.

Mr. C.Buxton