The Counting House

It's a perfect location for us, access to great walks from the door, pubs with real ale (and not just one!) and steeped in interesting history. The Counting House is really special, very well decorated with lovely details. It's comfortable, warm and cosy with everything you need. We will certainly be back. Thankyou, Alison, for a wonderful stay and for looking after us so well.

The Counting House is magical! Such a stylish place to stay in a wonderful town. We've enjoyed lots of walks from the house and explored the local area. In Wirksworth, 'The Northern Light Cinema' is a treat. The shower is great and the living room warm and cosy. The highlight though, is waking up with that incredible mural behind the bed. We have stayed in a lot of properties and this is among the best. Just about the perfect home from home.

It has been a privilege to stay in your beautiful house. We have thoroughly enjoyed our visit and would highly recommend. Wirksworth is wonderful and steeped in history.

The Counting House is full of Georgian character and we have both thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It was a welcome break to leave the car parked up for 3 days and take in a few of the local sights and hostelries. We recommend a walk up to The StarDisc for spectacular views of the area. The Northern Light Cinema is a great experience too

Quite simply the nicest place I have ever stayed! Wirksworth is quirky and beautiful with an amazing church. The Counting House is gorgeous and well kept. Comfy bed and as for the bath...

We absolutely adored the Counting House. It has been a dream to stay here.

Just to say how much we enjoyed our stay at the lovely Counting House. Everything was top notch. We loved the bedroom mural and the info sheet was really interesting. Wirksworth is a great little town. We loved the pubs and eateries that we visited - all very friendly and reasonably priced. All in all a great few days. We would certainly like to return before too long.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Counting House and loved reading the story of how it was restored. The bedroom mural is absolutely beautiful. We were very impressed with the cleanliness of the property and the extra measures taken for covid. Thank you again

We had a fabulous time at The Counting House. We especially liked the artwork in the bedroom - Wow! Comfortable bed, we slept very well...maybe it was the walking (or the beer/wine!) .Wirksworth is such a lovely friendly place. The Red Lion is worth recommending as they sell 'pop up' street food in the yard. Umami produces great dishes from around the World at very reasonable prices, delivered to you in the pub!

A beautiful & lovingly restored building, that is both cozy, luxurious & is simply a unique building. Everything has been done to make sure the feel of the property is maintained whilst it feels completely Covid safe. There is everything that you need within the property for your break. The bedroom has a stunning mural, hand-painted by the owner's & furniture styled to the period. The bathroom is both large & luxurious, with both a walk-in shower & a stand alone bath to relax in after a day out walking & enjoying the beautiful Derbyshire countryside. A lovely building to match a lovely break!

We enjoyed 4 nights at The Counting House. It is an attractive period property which has been thoughtfully renovated. The bed is superbly comfortable- probably the best we have experienced in a rented holiday house and we loved the hand-painted frieze behind it which attracted us immediately in the photograph on the website. The location in Wirksworth allowed us to explore some wonderful walks along the Lathkill and Wye rivers. The simple and free parking arranged by the owners was much appreciated too. Picnic supplies were easily sourced in Wirksworth so we had a lovely holiday.

We really loved our stay at The Counting House. Such a chilled and relaxed home...with the best bath ever! Wirksworth is a pretty town with an excellent bus service. We enjoyed dinner at 'Le Mistral' and tapas at 'The Green Man' in Ashbourne. We do hope to come back and explore more. Thankyou to Alison and Peter

Thank you for an exquisite stay in this beautiful house. We've had a lovely time exploring the hidden gem of Wirksworth. A huge thankyou to Alison for great recommendations including the fireworks on Bonfire Night - so perfect! A wonderful week in spite of the rain.

We had a very relaxing and enjoyable stay at The Counting House. The owners, Alison and Peter , have thought of everything to make this lovely property both attractive and practical. The location is also great as it's a perfect base to explore the area, and, in addition, the little high street is quite literally on your doorstep with a good selection of places to eat & drink. We would definitely recommend a stay here!

What a find! The Counting House is beautifully appointed and in a great location. It has a high quality, well equipped kitchen, a very comfortable lounge and the bedroom is exquisite. The bathroom again is of the highest quality. Parking close to the property is not a problem with the pass provided. Wirksworth is a lovely little market town with an excellent bistro, pubs, cafes and quirky shops. The cinema is fabulous and well worth a visit. Loads of walks over the Dales and Peak District close by, as well as a number of good National Trust properties. We had a fabulous week.

Quirky and beautiful is how I would sum up The Counting House. It is situated in a prominent part of the town of Wirksworth and everything is on the doorstep: independent shops, cafés, restaurants and even a tiny cinema with sofas and armchairs. The artist owners have put their creative expertise to stunning effect with a fabulous hand painted mural in the bedroom. Every room has something beautiful to admire in it and comfort is a priority throughout.