Guests say
Bobbin Cottage is highly praised for its quaint charm, cleanliness, and excellent location in a beautiful village with easy access to local attractions and walks. Guests appreciate the well-equipped facilities, cosy comfort, and the added bonus of a garden and summer house. The property's thoughtful touches, such as a welcome pack, contribute to a delightful stay, although such gifts are not guaranteed.
Guests consistently mention that the cottage is very clean and well-maintained, with only a minor issue regarding recycling rubbish which was promptly resolved.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with the cottage being in a beautiful village, close to pubs, and with easy access to walks and nearby towns.
The cottage is described as cosy and comfortable, with a few guests noting the beds and pillows might be too hard for some, but overall the comfort level is highly rated.
Facilities are generally praised, including the kitchen and heating. Suggestions for improvements include the addition of a hairdryer and hand towels, indicating a small room for improvement.
While guests appreciate the direct contact from the host and the welcome pack, there are not enough references to specific thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately score this category.
About this property
Nestled in the pretty village of Ashford-in-the-Water, Derbyshire, is this lovely two-bedroom, mid-terrace cottage, Bobbin Cottage. Enjoying a superb location within the Peak District National Park and just moments away from Bakewell, Bobbin Cottage is a fantastic pet-friendly choice for a couple or family of three. Be welcomed into the open-plan living space, featuring exposed, original beams, where you will find a well-equipped kitchen for rustling up tasty dishes, a dining table for three for savouring meals, and an inviting sitting area with plush sofa, TV, and crackling woodburning stove, sure to be your pooch's favourite spot. This floor offers access to the picturesque garden with patio and summerhouse, where you can curl up with a good book or enjoy your favourite tipple. Completing the ground floor is a well-appointed bathroom, where you can indulge in leisurely soaks or freshen up under the overhead shower. Two well-presented bedrooms await on the first floor, a double and a single, both with plenty of storage. Explore the village where you can dine at The Bulls Head, enjoy leisurely strolls along the River Wye, grab a sweet treat at Aisseford Tea Room, pick up essentials at the supermarket, or sample the local ales at Peak Ales. Take the short drive into Bakewell, where you can tour the Bakewell Old House Museum, tuck-into the traditional Bakewell Pudding, treat your loved ones to a meal at the popular Rutland Arms, or visit the esteemed Chatsworth House with its lavish interior and expansive gardens. Also within easy reach is the stunning Haddon Hall where you can step back into the Tudor era. Continue onto Matlock, where you can picnic in Hall Leys Park, enjoy a ride through the stunning countryside on the Peak Rail or embark up the Heights of Abraham where you will find the renowned Great Rutland Cavern. Be sure to visit the neighbouring Matlock Bath, home to an aquarium, Gulliver’s Kingdom, and the Peak District Mining Museum. All this and more awaits at Bobbin Cottage.
Ashford-in-the-Water is the quintessential English village. Water is located in the centre of the Peak District National Park, about two miles from Bakewell, on the banks of the River Wye. This community was previously known for its marble, and today it is home to stone cottages built in the 18th century, as well as two charming taverns, a fine dining establishment, and a fantastic general store known for its high-quality products. Sheepwash Bridge, bordered by a former sheep washing pen and shaded by a canopy of willow trees, was an important crossing point for packhorses bringing malt from Derby across the Wye River in mediaeval times. Ashford 'Orchard' is a great place for kids to run about and play as you watch the game at the Ashford Cricket Ground. Bakewell, a famous market town not far away, is home to numerous stores, eateries, and watering holes, as well as regular farmer's markets. Explore the nearby Dark Peak and White Peak, both composed of limestone, or stop by one of the numerous nearby historic mansions, such as Chatsworth House or Haddon Hall. Close by is Britain's most popular amusement park, Alton Towers, and the breath-taking caverns of Castleton, so you'll have a hard time deciding what to do.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Summer house
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking.
Rear garden with patio and summerhouse.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking permitted in the property or the garden.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The shower has low head height.
Note: Please ensure children are supervised on the stairs as the banister is open, not suitable for young children
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Ladybower Reservoir
Reviews (26)
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David
It would have been nice to have some condiments ie salt, pepper and vinegar but we managed without. The garden is much smaller than the photos show and could do with a little tending, as could the summer house which we didnât use.The bed and bedding were lovely and clean but the bed could do with a larger duvet as was a little small for the size of bed. On a serious note there really does need to be a sign above the bathroom door when entering to inform of the low height as my husband is 6â2â hurt his head. I always like to leave a property as I find it but struggled to do so as no basic cleaning items were provided An anti bacterial spray would have been enough All in all we did enjoy our stay.
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Helen
Although my husband was fine.
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Simon
A great location for walks and for visiting the local pub. Easy parking. Really very good and I would highly recommend a stay here.