Guests say
Yew Tree Nook is a charming and quirky cottage in the scenic Peak District, praised for its excellent location, beautiful surroundings, and enjoyable hot tub. Guests appreciate the property's character, cosy atmosphere, and the responsive service from the owner.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with several guests finding the property well-maintained, while others reported issues with mildew, mustiness, and cleanliness of utensils and pans. The hot tub cleanliness was also questioned by some.
The location is highly regarded for its convenience to hikes, amenities, and attractions like Alton Towers and Buxton. The peacefulness and proximity to nature are consistently praised.
Comfort received mixed feedback. While many found the beds comfortable and the setting cosy, there were complaints about uncomfortable pull-out beds and sofas, as well as issues with dampness affecting comfort.
Facilities like the hot tub and communal areas are well-received, but maintenance issues such as problems with the fire alarm, dishwasher, and electricals have been noted. The prompt resolution of some issues reflects well on maintenance responsiveness.
Guests mentioned thoughtful touches like a Christmas tree on arrival, which added to the festive atmosphere. However, as such gestures are not guaranteed for every stay, they should be considered a delightful bonus rather than an expectation.
About this property
Ashbourne 3.1 miles. Located in the historic village of Bradley and part of the grand Bradley Hall estate, Yew Tree Nook is a fascinating and unique luxury grade II listed apartment. Take in the charming scenery of the surrounding area with walks from your doorstep, or head deep into the Peak District and become lost in the magnificent landscape. Following the original stone steps down to the front door, enter into the fantastic open-plan living space where you can relax after an activity-filled day, here you can find an excellently equipped kitchen, as well as a large dining area and sitting area with an abundance of character throughout. Whether you're gathering around for a sit-down meal, or watching a film on the Smart TV, this area is perfect for spending downtime with your loved ones. As you walk from the open-plan living space to the bedroom areas, you are transported into a unique romantic area settled beneath vaulted ceilings with decorative supporting columns and exposed brick walls, all furnished in a lavish and opulent style. Enter the beautiful first bedroom and be greeted by a luxurious slipper bath, opposite a cast iron king-size bed covered with warm tapestry and silks with sleek spotlights fitted overhead. Continue along the corridor, passing through the arches swathed in heavy drapes to be greeted with a king-size zip link bed along with a single day bed with an extra trundle bed beneath, so this distinctive room can sleep up to four guests. Adjoined to each bedroom is a luxury en-suite shower room with heated demist mirrors and shaver points. A beautifully architect designed garden lies at the front of the property where you can enjoy a dip in the hot tub before relaxing on the outdoor furniture on a summer evening. Set off on a walk right from your doorstep, or head to the estate's own lake to do a spot of fishing, being just a short walk from the property, there is a good stock of carp and other freshwater fish. Nearby, the lovely market town of Ashbourne has all you need for food and essentials, with plenty of local shops and businesses to browse, lined along cobbled streets and a big market square. For a thrilling day out, head to Alton Towers and enjoy numerous rollercoasters and rides, great for all ages and laying within beautiful grounds. Watersports enthusiasts can enjoy going to Carsington Water, where canoeing, kayaking, windsurfing and several more sports can be enjoyed, as well as having a lovely walking or cycling route around the lake too. The Dovedale Valley lies at the southern end of the Peak District and is well worth a visit for any keen walkers, with tougher routes for the more practised rambler, as well as easier family walks, and make sure to see the iconic Dovedale Stepping Stones, a beautiful scenic landmark. Spend a holiday to remember with loved ones in Derbyshire at Yew Tree Nook.
Ashbourne is a delightful market town located at the southern end of the Peak District in Derbyshire. It enjoys a perfect location, not only for the proximity to the national park, but the multitude of attractions nearby, such as Alton Towers, Carsington Water the Dovedale Valley. The town itself is full or quaint features like the cobbled streets, narrow alleys and large market place, a quintessential English market town.
Accommodation
Lower-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size with slipper bath and en-suite walk-in shower room, basin and WC, 1 x family room with king-size (zip/link can be twin on request), single day bed and trundle bed with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area, sitting area seating eight, and a sofa bed to accommodate two of the guests
Biomass heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, American fridge freezer with ice and water, washing machine, 2 x Smart TV's with DVD and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Private lawned garden with furniture and hot tub.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 3.3 miles, pub 2.4 miles.
Please note: The bedrooms together sleep six guests in total, and there is a sofa bed available to accommodate a further two guests.
Please note: This property is located beneath Lady Pond Retreat (1051369) which sleeps up to 10 guests, together sleeping up to 18 guests.
Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £200.
Please Note : All outside noise is to stop at 10.15pm out of respect for the neighbouring properties, the hot tub therefore can not be used after 10.15pm either thank you.
Note free carp fishing available on the owner’s private lake which is located directly opposite the property
Nearby points of interest
- Dovedale
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Alton Towers
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (23)
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Louise
Great social space with the kitchen, lounge and dining room all in one space. Great location in beautiful Bradley. The building (particularly the bedrooms) were unique and quirky. The hot tub was great, hot, bubbly and Inviting. However, it was at the far side of the garden with no footpath or lighting. It was completely pitch black. There was a torch in a cupboard but it didnât work. There did seem to be outside lights but none worked or we couldnât find a switch. The general cleanliness was a bit below par. All of the utensils and pans could have done with a good clean. I scrubbed at least two pans clean and the utensils before using them. The carpet/flooring was very dirty. I had white socks on and they were filthy. I can supply a photo. On the first night as we sat down to eat. The glass in the oven exploded. I messaged the numbers supplied on our confirmation email and someone got back to me straight away. They came the next morning at 8am and replaced the oven - we couldnât ask for better maintenance service and we were extremely grateful for the swift resolution to the problem. Excellent. Thank you. Unfortunately, we decided to leave a day early as those sleeping in the 4 singles in the back room had really bad nights sleep and bad backs from the beds/mattresses and we couldnât bare another night in them. They really do need replacing. The sofas in the lounge were also very slouchy and uncomfortable. We spent most of the time sat at the dining table as the sofas were so uncomfortable. For us we wanted some comfort and relaxation. If the beds and sofas were replaced. Weâd be back there in an instant and would book for next year. Overall a really great location and social space and with some easily resolvable tweaks as mentioned above it would be excellent. Thanks for letting us stay.
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Donna
Idilic setting. Well stocked fishing pond. An awning over the hot tub for when it is raining would be great, this would have given our rating a 10. Thank you for the bottle of wine.
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Rosalind
The owner/maintenance company were so helpful when we were at the wrong place and also kept the house very clean. Everything was easily accessible. Oven took a while to figure out but may have just been us!