Ashbourne Holiday Cottages

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Mr Teall - Verified booking

  The site manager responded very quickly to our request for a shower stool. She definitely put her customers first which is what I call top notch service. Thank you Karen. This cottage has been well designed and is very comfortable. It is well equipped and the Wi-Fi speed is very good. So long as you position your seat correctly, there is a lovely countryside view across the valley with both livestock (sheep and cows) and wildlife (rabbits, hares and many different birds) to keep you entertained. We did that a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it. In the other direction there is a factory building in the yard you drive through to reach the cottage, three wind turbines and a row of pylons and cables. The factory building was quite noisy with constantly running machinery during working hours. As it was quite cold for our visit this was not a problem as you cannot hear it inside the cottage at all, but I suspect it would detract from sitting outside in better weather. The downstairs bedroom has the most storage space and a much larger shower room which is very good indeed. It has a king-size bed. The upstairs (only half-a floor up really) has a super king-size bed but a much smaller shower room and no wardrobe - just a row of pegs with hangers. Both bedrooms have a good amount of drawer space. As we rented the cottage as a couple (just two of us) we slept in the upper bedroom to have the advantage of a cosier room with a bigger bed, but kept our clothes in the downstairs one and used the downstairs shower room. It is a shame they did not put a super-king downstairs as well as there is plenty of room, but using the two rooms in the way that we did worked well and we were very happy with the arrangement. As usual, there were a couple of quirky aspects to the design like the hand-woven carpet in the downstairs bedroom which was extremely rough to walk on in bare feet and, because there was such a huge amount of cooking equipment, there was not actually any cupboard space to store food - just one empty drawer. We enjoyed our stay in Griffedale and we would recommend it to those of our friends who we know, like us, would enjoy the views on its good side. For the future, the addition of a charging point for electric cars would be much appreciated and, within a few more years, will become essential.

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• Francis - Verified booking

  LITTLE GEM The property and furnishings are to a high standard.

  The welcome pack was lovely and is the best we have had so far, especially the cakes. The bedrooms are large and airy, the beds were very comfortable. Unfortunately, here was only one shower room, which was quite large and pleasant. The shower is a wet room design with no shortage of warm water and high pressure, we found there were no issues for the single shower room for four guests. The kitchen had all the appliances and utensils you would require for in-house cooking, with the welcome addition of a coffee machine with pods. The under floor heating was very good and we found that there was no requirement for any adjustment. The TV had all the usual streaming services that you would need. Outside, the gardens are just lovely and you are welcome to walk through and enjoy the beauty for the landscape. Patio furniture with two sunbeds are provided and the gated driveway is very private with space for several cars. However the stars of this experience are the hosts Dom and Annie, they made us very welcome and nothing was a problem. very helpful with information on days out and local restaurants and pubs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Ladycroft and would highly recommend.

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• Andrew - Verified booking

  Perfect in every way.

  Five star property. Postbox Cottage was perfect for us. Jane the owner is the perfect host and goes above and beyond to ensure her guests are comfortable and happy, excellent communication. Absolutely spotlessly cottage, well equipped with everything you could possibly need and of good standard . Property extremely well maintained inside and outside. Very quiet location with lovely walks direct from the gate. Great heating fully adjustable, lovely shower and comfy beds and furniture. I must respond to the previous review. There is absolutely no mould or smell of mould anywhere the cottage is pristine , only smell was fresh and clean, Jane has replaced the fridge with a lovely fridge/freezer, put thermal curtains at the back door and the washing machine is easily accessible, heating thermostat works great . We loved every minute here and would highly recommend. Thank you so much for the alternative plant based welcome pack.

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• Amanda - Verified booking

  I had a wonderful five days at Ladycroft Barn.

  It is very conveniently located close to Ashbourne, surrounded by the glorious countryside of the Derbyshire Dales. Carsington Water is a stones throw away, wonderful for walking whatever the weather. The barn is a home away from home. Very well equipped and decorated wonderfully! The outdoor space is just magical, surrounded by stunning gardens. Breakfast on the patio surrounded by the gardens and wildlife was Derbyshire at its very best! The property is wonderfully private, with a huge parking space just outside, secured behind private gates. The hosts Peter and Annie couldn‘t have been more welcoming, The extensive welcome pack of groceries was all the things you need to get started, which was very welcome after a long journey. Definitely the best I have received at any holiday let! It has been a joy to stay here and I look forward to coming back again soon!!

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• Karen - Verified booking

  "Have nothing in your house that you do not know to be useful or believe to be beautiful" William Morris.

  Well that would most certainly apply to Ladycroft Barn. The tasteful and thoughtfully renovated barn is an absolute haven and care has gone into every single aspect to ensure it is useful or beautiful (and mostly both). The grounds are outstanding and were a constant delight moseying around or simply admiring from the house. Cloudless nights provide extra sparkle as the secluded location equals limited light pollution. The barn is ideally situated for trips to Chatsworth, Wirksworth, Matlock, Tissington and so many other fabulous areas within Derbyshire. Just when you thought the property, could not be any more perfect, there is also the wonderfully welcoming hosts, Annie and Peter who clearly and rightly are proud of what they have achieved with the barn and are so happy to share the joys and peacefulness it has to offer. Twelve out of ten :-)

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