Dog Friendly Cottages in the Peak District

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Shaun - Verified booking

  What a wonderful place which far exceeded my expectations.

  A very warm welcome from both Jane & John who walked me through the house to run me through the operation of the heating, shower, cooking appliances etc and then left us alone to enjoy the peaceful break that we were looking, with the reassurance that they were just next door, or on the end of a phone, had anything untoward happened. I have hired maybe 15-20 cottages over the years and this has got to be one of the best, if not the best. We were holiday sitting my brother's dog and can truly say that the enclosed garden truly was as advertised and the adjacent field where he could run to his heart's content was superb - my own late dog would have loved such facilities which in the past have not delivered in full. Mum wanted to stay another week and if work hadn't been a factor I'd have happily extended our stay - the place was spacious and homely and four people would have more than enough space. Some of the feedback for this property left me a little apprehensive but I'm glad that it didn't dissuade me from booking. The owner can only be honest with the advert and if they tell you there is no wi-fi or it's adjacent to (at times) a busy road then don't complain when you arrive to find just that. Phone signal was excellent though, and so it should be at 1250ft above sea level, so internet access on my smartphone was not an issue. I'd love to return to this gem in the Peak District

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• Samantha - Verified booking

  We had a lovely time at the cottage and thoroughly enjoyed sitting in the gorgeous little garden.

  We had sunshine mostly so we were lucky. The patio set was a real boost and we spent hours chatting around the table in the shade. There was space enough for 2 couples and 2 small dogs and the kitchen was well equipped. We drew straws on the bedrooms the one at the back being far superior to front. This was very noisy which we weren't expecting being as we thought it was sleepy hollow. This was definitely not the case first thing in the mornings, lots of through traffic! Lorries, buses etc. We were really happy with the location of the cottage, some lovely walks driectly from the door too. The pubs however were a bit disappointing as apparently don't serve food until Wednesdays as there's no call for it. This was in the evening at the 3 Stags.There was food at the Compass but only served until 7PM. Then again we are coming out of lockdown rules so we went prepared. The cottage was rather noisy in the night if anyone used the bathroom. It's not for the light sleepers as it's all wooden floors. However this was perfect as dogs are allowed so not complaining, it was very charming. We will be back next year as was originally booked to go to the YNot Festival which was cancelled. Instead we had a lovely chillout which was perfect. Thanks to the owners for letting this property. The images really don't do it justice.

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• David - Verified booking

  This was an old but very clean property in a great location in the Peak District.

  Very creaky floors which I guess is to be expected for its age. Nice really well equipped high spec kitchen but both fridges and the freezer were difficult to open as they weren’t fixed in the housing of the fitted kitchen. The busy road right outside the house was very noisy and meant that windows could not really be open especially at night (it was hot on floor 1 and ground floor) and it was not possible to use the garden comfortably to relax due to the noise of heavy traffic passing by constantly. 3 private parking spaces allocated to the property were not guaranteed to be available to use for 5 days of our stay due to being used by customers visiting the fish and chip shop opposite. This caused problems for our 3 car party. This issue was mentioned in an email but only after booking and payment. Bedrooms a good size (main en-suite bedroom ground floor door impossible to close). Beds comfortable and clean. Lots of bedroom cupboard space and bathrooms very nicely done. I’m sure plenty of others will enjoy and have enjoyed a lovely time here and we were okay but for the price point I think there are simple maintenance improvements that could be made and the noisy road/parking issues should be mentioned before any payment is made as this could be a dealbreaker for those seeking peace and quiet.

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• Sadie - Verified booking

  We had a lovely break.

  Unfortunately we didn't get ideal weather and it was still during the indoor hospitality outdoor regulations so pub visits relied upon undercover or fine weather. Having said that the 2 very local pubs serve a decent pint and the staff are friendly. If you're looking for fine dining then they are not the establishments to visit but we thoroughly enjoyed our scampi and chips in a basket! The cottage was beautiful and comfortable. If I had to make a criticism then the only thing was the musty smell specifically on the throws over the furniture. I completely appreciate however, that Covid has meant that this beautiful building has been left unoccupied for months on end over a cold period so its perfectly understandable. Once aired or dry cleaned I'm sure this could be easily rectified. Thank you so much for allowing us to stay in the cottage.

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• Marie - Verified booking

  We had a super week at Curlew Barn.

  The property is very comfortable and well equipped. Friendly and helpful owners there to welcome us. They provided very useful information on the local area. We loved the hot tub - beautiful view from the garden. Lots to do nearby. We did lots of walking at the nearby manifold way, near Barlestone, and at the Tittesworth reservoir. We also visited some great places within an easy drive, namely Shugborough Hall, Kedleston hall, Trentham Gardens and Chatsworth. Handy supermarket a few miles away in Leek and M&S food just a few minutes away in Ashbourne. The Bangladeshi restaurant within walking distance receives great, well-deserved, reviews - we are there twice! Will definitely return. This is a very under-rated area with beautiful walking and plenty to entertain visitors.

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