Strange to be wearing a sundress on 1st October but it was warm enough to do so.   Seven cottages out of our peak district cottages with only two back in but four cleaners up as we have a busy day on Monday and thought it best to get as many done as possible just in case.  No major problems encountered.  Guests arrived between 4 and 5 pm, both have bee before.  After an early dinner we headed to Matlock.  Every Saturday night at this time of year the Matlock Bath Illuminations take place. (This is a display of miniature illuminated and decorated boats on the River Derwent).  Although we have been to see them a few years ago they do end the evening every other weekend with a firework display and we had heard about a good place to see them.  So did the rest of Matlock by the amount of cars there!  Still we did get a good view of them.  A lovely sunrise on Sunday morning as I set off for the car boot at Lady Manners with one of the cleaners.  A bit cloudier which kept the temperatures down but better for car booting.  In the afternoon we went to Cromford and having got the date right this time were able to see the Leawood Pump in action.  There was more to see than I thought and it is worth a visit if you are in the area and it is open.  Of course we had to stop for afternoon tea at Cromford Wharf.  We had to finish off our tea inside as it started to drizzle so the dogs had to watch from the outside although I think Smudge fell asleep in the doorway!   Enjoy the pictures.