Guests say
The Catlow is a well-appointed, spacious cottage in the tranquil village of Parwich, praised for its peaceful location and high standard of comfort. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, the generous welcome basket, and the proximity to the local pub. It serves as an excellent base for exploring the southern Peak District, with plenty of walks and cycling routes nearby. The enclosed garden is a hit with pet owners, and the cottage's thoughtful touches contribute to a homely feel.
Most guests found The Catlow to be extremely clean and tidy, with high-quality furnishings. One review mentioned pet hair and a lack of cleaning tools, but this seems to be an isolated comment amidst overall positive feedback.
The location is consistently praised for its beauty, tranquility, and convenience for walking and exploring the Peak District. The proximity to a friendly local pub and the village's charm contribute to the high score.
Guests are very satisfied with the comfort provided by The Catlow, mentioning the high standard of furniture, bedding, and the overall spaciousness of the property.
The cottage is well-equipped with a kitchen, dining area, and garden, and guests are happy with the amenities provided. However, there are a few mentions of maintenance issues such as a non-working cooker extractor and empty air fresheners, which slightly lower the score.
The welcome basket and additional touches like a variety of coffee pods are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests. While these gestures are highly valued, it is noted that such offerings are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
The Catlow is a spacious and very comfortable property, set in the sleepy hamlet of Parwich, which boats some great places to eat and drink and wonderful walks from the doorstep. The local pub/restaurant, the Sycamore Inn, is just 350 metres away - but you are advised to book in advance. Located in the heart of the Peaks, an area well known for its dramatic scenery, fantastic walks and lots of local offerings of dog friendly pubs and cafes. Ashbourne is just 7 miles away, with its array of shops, cafes and restaurants. Or hire a bike to cycle around Carsington water, set just over 8 miles away. Matlock Bath (12 miles), known as Little Switzerland, is a great day out, with arcades and riverside walks, perfect for families to explore.
The property itself is set back from the road and is incredibly spacious inside.
Ground Floor:
Lounge: with dual aspect windows overlooking front and rear gardens; two sofas, wood burning stove and TV with Roku firestick.
Kitchen Diner: extremely spacious, with electric cooker, microwave, dishwasher, fridge freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer and Nespresso Vertuo coffee machine; circular dining table and chairs for sociable meals.
Cloakroom: with WC and basin.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: with king size bed.
Bedroom 2: with double bed.
Family Bathroom: with shower over the bath, WC and basin.
Outside: open views over fields and hills to the rear of the property, summer house and patio with garden furniture; to the front, the property is set well back from the road, with gravelled parking/turning space and lawn. The garden is private and peaceful. Secure bike storage/boot room also available. Please Note: the garden is enclosed but is not guaranteed secure, particularly for smaller dogs; there are sometimes sheep and horses in the field behind the property, as well as pheasants!
Bed linen and towels provided.
Electricity and heating included; initial basket of logs provided.
Pub – 350 metres; shop – 7 miles.
Accommodation
Nearby points of interest
- Dovedale
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Alton Towers
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (23)
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Mrs Hammond
This cottage is the best we have booked in the last few years with our old rescue dog. Ideal and parking is great. When we arrived I was thrilled because some cottages are slightly disappointing. Fab pub so close too which was very useful for meeting friends during my 80th birthday week. THANK YOU.
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Mr Bowers
Lovely house in an excellent location. The close proximity to the Sycamore is a definite bonus.
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Mr Ward
Fantastic accommodation. Everything you need for a great holiday. Very clean and comfortable.The well thoughtful basket of goodies on arrival was a lovely touch.The enclosed garden was great for off road parking and the two dogs