Guests say
Guests consistently praise '1 Cabin Knoll' for its cleanliness, well-equipped facilities, and beautiful, peaceful location. The cottage's comfort and the thoughtful touches from the owners, such as welcome packs, contribute to a delightful stay. While minor maintenance issues are mentioned, the overall experience is highly recommended by visitors who enjoy the local walks and the property's charm.
The property receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews noting the spotless condition upon arrival. This indicates meticulous upkeep and attention to detail from the owners.
The location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to local attractions and walks, making it an ideal base for exploring the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales.
Comfort is well-regarded, with guests mentioning comfy beds and a cosy wood burning stove. However, a minor note on the low settees for taller guests slightly affects the score.
Facilities are generally celebrated as well-equipped and adequate for self-catering, though some minor maintenance issues and difficulties with the wood burner and TV remote are noted.
The owners' thoughtfulness is frequently mentioned, with welcome packs being appreciated. It's important to note that such gestures, while common, are at the owners' discretion and not guaranteed.
About this property
This is a wonderful, semi-detached cottage, located in the hamlet of Calwich, overlooking some of the prettiest countryside in the Derbyshire/Staffordshire borders of the Peak District. Luxuriously presented and providing spacious living, a woodburning stove and character beams throughout, this Calwich cottage is just the place for a retreat in the wonderful Derbyshire countryside for couples or small families to enjoy. With countryside views from all aspects of the cottage and two en-suite bedrooms., this is a stunning Peak District cottage. The spacious sitting room makes for a lovely relaxation area, perfect for curling up in front of the woodburning stove after a day of exploration. Outside this Derbyshire cottage is a lovely garden, surrounded by countryside, with furniture for enjoying an early morning coffee before you venture off to discover the wonderful surrounding area. This Ashbourne cottage is ideally placed for the many local walks, cycle routes and attractions of the area, including nearby Ashbourne, with its fine antiques stores, cobbled streets and variety of pubs and restaurants. Alton Towers is a short drive away, along with Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, therefore making an ideal base for a touch of luxury whatever the season!
Calwich is a small hamlet which is located at the southern end of the Peak District National Park. The hamlet is amidst wonderful scenery and there are fantastic cycling and walking opportunities.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double .
Separate basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room (seats 3) with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Sky, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Enclosed, rear gravelled patio and lawned area with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 1.5 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Alton Towers
- Dovedale
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (20)
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Colin
In my opinion it is unlikely that this was ever accurate but it certainly isnât now. The cottage, âgardensâ and site in general have an air of neglect. The entire cottage needs a thorough clean and the decoration is overdue for a refresh. The lounge needs to be declutterred (it is not currently presented like the photographs on the website). None of the window blinds operate properly and at least one is falling off the wall. The âbath bedroomâ has a room above it, which is used by the owners. There appears to be no sound insulation. Every footstep sounds like the beat of a bass drum accompanied by loud creaks from the floorboards. There is also an unacceptable level of sound transmission through the walls, and there is a flimsy connecting door between the cottage lounge and the ownerâs farmhouse kitchen, which enables the sounds of meal preparation and consumption, and conversations, to be clearly heard. Each bedroom is accessed by its own staircase. The stairs are very steep, with unusually high risers. There are no handrails and the stairs to the âbath bedroomâ are particularly hazardous. In my opinion, there is no practical reason why handrails canât be fitted. If this was a modern conversion Iâm sure they would be mandatory - so why shouldnât they also be fitted retrospectively in a holiday let?
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Rebecca
Watching the cows coming back from milking as you cleaned your teeth, being introduced to the sheep dogs and spending the evening following the house martens and swallows as they darted overhead were real highlights
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Sharon
The main bedroom was spacious with a nice bath tub and more than enough room to put up a travel cot. Owners were really friendly too would definitely recommend to friends and family