Cottage vacation rentals in Melbourne

We used the cottage as the base for our golf weekend and it was perfect for what we were after. The hot tub was a big hit and the BBQ was excellent - all shared spaces were perfect for what we were after. Would recommend to anyone and Ben is an excellent and flexible host!

Very cosy, stylish and relaxing place to stay - lovely views, great pub 5 mins walk away and lots to do in the local area. Highly recommended!

Great location and a very helpful host.

Caroline's place was lovely, a peaceful break in the countryside! A reasonable distance from some of the attractions of the Peak District, including the Tissington Trail and Thor's Cave. The village was quaint and we had a lovely meal in the local pub, The Sycamore (recommended by Caroline). The only downside was the typical British summer weather raining down on us - wish us better luck next time!

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. It was very clean and beautifully decorated. The hot tub was a lovely touch and felt very private. Would definitely recommend and stay again.

What a wonderful stay in Tibshelf!! Everything was fantastic from start to finish. Check in was easy and smooth and the place was easy to find from Jennie’s clear instructions. We felt so relaxed the whole time we were there and we cannot wait to go back again! Thank you Jennie for the perfect stay and your guidebook, we had some lovely meals out from your recommendations. 5 Stars all round!!

Very good let us check in early and very responsive lake was full of carp managed to get around 9 between us in only a few hours would definitely recommend 👍👍

Our family of six (2 adults, 3 kids and 1 dog) enjoyed our long weekend at Sarah's place. The house was spotless, the kitchen well equipped and Sarah had thoughtfully left milk, delicious bread and coffee for us. Great location for exploring the lower peak district - we walked to/from Thor's Cave, enjoyed a pub lunch at the Royal Oak, cycled the Tissington trail and relished the hot tub. It was a great stay!

Had an amazing few days at Dove Cottage. Beautiful setting. Lovely cottage with everything you could possibly need. Extremely comfy beds. Quality linen. Kitchen was well equipped and great experience cooking on the Everhot Stove! Rupert is very welcoming and friendly and easy to chat to about anything you might need to know. The location is excellent, with walks directly from the front door or several just 10 min drive

Fantastic cottage with all you need and Belper is great to walk into, for shops, park, places to eat, drink & shop. Also train station very handy to get to Derby, Nottingham, Matlock etc

Perfect place to stay if you’re looking for peace and quiet but also ideally located for me to visit family and friends scattered within a twenty mile radius. Everything is there, in the the cottage, for your convenience. If I could make one suggestion however, for people like myself who have travelled from overseas, a small drop of milk to make tea on arrival would have been lovely. Such a tiny detail though and certainly did not detract from a lovely stay!

Amazing location for Alton Towers and cottage was great space and worked well for the family. Only niggle was a noise monitor that pinged us saying we were being too loud - we were a family group with a baby all in bed by 10:30pm and spent the evening playing board games- so hardly rock n roll and it was 8pm on a Saturday when we started getting alerts whilst playing board games - felt a bit like we couldn’t speak or laugh - maybe lower tolerance of the monitor or just do it later ?

We had a fantastic long weekend staying in Nicola’s lovely period cottage, set in a quiet but continently close to town part of Belper, with everything we needed on the doorstep. The cottage has beautiful period features and was spotlessly clean. The beds were comfy so we slept well. We really enjoyed our stay and the cottage made an excellent base whilst we explored the surrounding areas including the stunning Peak District. Thanks for having us!

We had a lovely time at Matchbox cottage it was very cosy and clean and had great local pubs, walks on the doorstep. Hope to visit again soon :)

Second time of staying in this lovely cottage. The perfect weather allowed us to fully enjoy the brilliant garden. A short stroll into Hartington village and superb walks from the doorstep. We’ll be back!

I had the best stay with my three dogs and Lizzie and her family couldn’t have been more welcoming and helpful! We will definitely be back xx

My Mum and I stayed for 3 nights at Lacemaker Cottage and we didn’t want to leave! It looks exactly like the photos and is a beautiful, welcoming and cosy cottage. The garden is perfect for sitting out with a cup of tea and admiring the beautiful view of the rolling Derbyshire hills. The location is great too with Wirksworth High St just a few minutes walk. We really appreciated the recommendations from Dawn & also her swift and clear communication. We walked up to the StarDisc & had a lovely meal at Le Mistral. I wouldn’t hesitate to book again. Thank you Dawn!

Thank you so much Lucie for letting us stay in your incredible cottage. It was so much more than we could ever have dreamed of with quiet and peaceful surroundings, and incredible outdoor space and secret garden, plenty of local walks and yet close to both Loughborough and Leicester. The cottage was immaculately clean and tidy and communication was quick and easy throughout. We have LOVED our stay and would highly recommend your place to anyone and everyone! For potential bookers: Definitely visit Bradgate Park Deer Sanctuary and if you're around on a Sunday, why not visit one of the car boots in the area! So many different things to see and do!

We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Chris and Jenny are fantastic hosts. The cottage is in a beautiful village and a short distance from so many picturesque locations. The cottage is easy to find and is absolutely immaculate with everything you need for a fantastic stay. It was perfect for us as a family. We were not ready to come home and will certainly be in touch with Chris and Jenny to organise a further stay in the future.

We had a wonderful stay at this lovely cottage! It was spotlessly clean and beautifully tidy, with everything we needed for a comfortable visit. The space was cosy and welcoming—perfect for little ones, with thoughtful touches that made it feel like home. Communication with our host, Sally, was excellent throughout—she was friendly, responsive, and incredibly helpful. We’d definitely love to come back. Highly recommended!

A beautiful place to stay to take in the best of Derbyshire and beyond. Spotlessly clean, very comfortable beds, lovely extra touches such as dvds, toys and games. The most beautiful setting in the countryside but just a 5 min drive to Ashbourne which is a lovely market town. Fantastic hosts, responsive to queries. Couldn't improve our stay, we were sad to leave and would love to return.

What a fabulous place! We were greeted by Socks the sheep and his two companions and that was the start of our welcome. The small garden was well-kept and the view was just amazing. We walked into the property and straight away felt at home. The lamp had been lit and everything was well set out and absolutely spotless. As we explored, we found a well-stocked firewood basket, a jug of fresh milk (in the fridge) and a tin which was full of really chocolatey brownies (yum!). The kitchen had oils, seasonings and well stocked cupboards which were full of every plate, dish and glass you could need. Jane had provided several tea towels, washing up liquid, cling-film, tin foil, paper towels and napkins. The bathroom had toiletries and big, white, fluffy towels. In the bedroom, the bedding was clean and crisp and best of all - the most comfortable mattress (away from home) that we have ever slept in. It really was a home away from home. Can’t wait to stay again.

Jackie's cottage was perfect as a base whilst we visited family locally. Cosy, well proportioned, and in a great location.

Perfect place for an idyllic escape in the Peak District. The hills are right on the doorstep and Matlock is close by for restaurants and shops. John and Jude were very friendly and welcoming - would definitely recommend.