Holiday Cottages in Derbyshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Peter - Verified booking

  We were aware of some pitfalls before we went, however, the weeks weather did not help at all, rained everyday.

  Lovely ancient friendly Village full of History. Great local shops and three good pubs. Our visit coincided with Remembrance which was lovely as we were adjacent to All Saints Church, which we found to be lovely and also full of great history. The road is quite unbelievable, as it seems that everyone uses it as a Rat Run and is quite dangerous. We were very lucky to get a parking space near to the Cottage on the first day and then managed to be outside 5 Church Street. We saw just how keen and sometimes a little aggressive in getting a parking space, trades peoples vans and other cottage rentals, that we did not move the car until the day we left, for fear of not getting a space back. We found the accommodation, mostly, to be in good order, however, there is so much damp, manufactured from nighttime condensation from the single glazed windows, particularly in both bedroom's , that that condensation permeates into the bedding and no doubt the curtains. Pools of condensate water had to be wiped up daily. There ought to be a bedside non slip rug as the floor is quite slippery in addition to its unevenness. The central heating and hot water was great as was the bathroom facilities. Everything needed was provided, thank you. The welcome gifts also appreciated. We normally stay in Bungalows, however, on this occasion we elected for the location above the normal Bungalow choice. This property would suit younger people and would probably be more suited to not having dogs. IMO. We could not find a Visitors Book which is a usual item in Sykes rented properties. There are several items of a minor cosmetic nature that should be attended to, like the front door lock, the lounge door handle to the porch , and the door lounge hinge to the stairs. Previous reviews have suggested some sort of focal point fire in the lounge, maybe just to give off that warm glow feeling. !

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• Fraser - Verified booking

  Thanks so much for our stay, the cottage was as described and in a great location.

  The property is cosy but with plenty of room for 4 adults which was good. We stayed at New Year and were worried about how noisy it would be with being on a main road but we barely heard a peep from the road or our neighbours the whole week - it was a very peaceful stay. The village itself is lovely with plenty of options for pubs, and also the odd bakery, shop etc too. We were worried about what the courtyard/garden situation would be like but it was very contained and gates were always shut, so this was a huge perk for us. The walking options from the property were also lovely, but we were an easy drive away to get to some more 'famous' walks on some days too. We did find the parking a bit of a nuisance, especially with 2 cars, but kind of expected this based on the reviews and we never had to park more than a 5 min walk away so we managed fine. The only things we'd improve about the property in general are; the mattress in the master bedroom was extremely uncomfortable, the shower pressure was really bad and it was constantly going too hot or cold throughout showering, the condensation in the bedrooms was so bad at times that there were actual puddles on the floor, and finally it would have been nice to have a few more essentials like extra bin bags. Other than these things, we were generally very happy with the property and the stay - it had everything we needed for a cosy week away in the peaks. Thank you for having us!

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• Mr Convy - Verified booking

  Woodpecker cottage in Chinley. Where to begin!!! I will start with the positives. The cottage is spotless. It is well laid out with a downstairs loo and 2 spacious bedrooms both En Suite. The beds are really comfy and the views are great from the windows. Downstairs has a lovely cosy living room with leather sofas and a wood burning stove. There is a great view into the graveled courtyard too. The kitchen is well laid out, spacious and very clean and tidy. It has all the amenities you require. There is a large family dining table with again great views into the graveled courtyard area. The whole of the downstairs benefits from tile flooring with underfloor heating which is lovely and warm on your feet. The area is great too as we did a short and a long circular walk. It has some good tracks to run on too. The local pub The Old Hall Inn is excellent and has some great beers and wines and the food is fabulous. The communication with the owners was very good prior to check in and on departure although we had no reason to see the owners, we knew that they were near if we needed them. A great cottage and we will at some stage definitely return. Now the negatives. There are none!!!!

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• Guests from North Shields - Verified booking

  We booked Woodpecker cottage as a mid point for our friends to come from London and us to come form the north. The cottage looked lovely on line and lived up to and exceeded every expectation. The cottage was very clean with a modern but classic design. It’s a gorgeous property that is dog friendly so you get a touch of luxury but can also take your pooch. The kitchen had every utensil you could need, both bedrooms were similar size and had en-suite bathrooms which is rare to find. There was lovely little touches with dog biscuits, a bottle of wine, fresh eggs and a massive slab of yummy lemon drizzle cake on arrival. It had a packed information file with everything you would need to know. It really felt like home with an extra special touch. It was amazing to see our friends and the cottage made it extra special for us.

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• Stephanie - Verified booking

  A very well thought out and decorated cottage, with everything we needed for our weekend break.

  We appreciated the welcome basket with thoughtful additions for our dog too. Youlgreave was a beautiful village. The Village Store, only a few doors down, made yummy cobs, perfect after a morning walking. The Bull Inn served delicious pub food and was dog and family friendly- perfect for us. We popped into Bakewell but should have stayed in the village and done another walk. A great location where you can park the car and not move it for the weekend as so much on your doorstep. The cottage had a booklet of great walks from Youlgreave which we took advantage of. We didn't spot a guest book, which we find useful for local recommendations. Others have mentioned the shared courtyard which was only a slight inconvenience if you have a dog with you. Would definitely recommend this cosy cottage.

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