Guests say
Dale End Farm Cottage is highly praised for its cleanliness, comfortable furnishings, and peaceful location in the Peak District. Guests appreciate the well-equipped interiors, friendly owners, and the presence of animals on the farm. The cottage's proximity to local attractions and the natural beauty of the area are recurrent positive notes. Some minor feedback on maintenance and facilities exists, but overall, guests seem delighted with their stays, often expressing a desire to return.
Guests consistently note the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as immaculate and well-maintained. The attention to cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The cottage's location is frequently highlighted for its beauty and tranquillity, with easy access to local attractions and walks. Some guests mention the approach roads can be challenging, but this does not detract significantly from the location's appeal.
Comfort is a strong point for the cottage, with guests finding the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy. The presence of a hot tub in some reviews adds to the comfort factor.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the cottage being well-equipped and maintained. However, some guests mention the absence of a washing machine and difficulty with heating control, which slightly lowers the score.
While many reviews express gratitude for the owners' helpfulness and the welcoming environment, there is no specific mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches that are consistent across reviews. Therefore, a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
Nestled in the rural hamlet of Gatton near Winster in the heart of the Peak District National Park, is this lovely, stone-fronted cottage, Dale End Farm Cottage. Enjoying over 2 acres of open fields, this cottage is an idyllic base for avid walkers, so bring along your family and friends for a countryside escape. Step inside to discover the open plan set up, where you can snuggle up besides the flickering woodburning stove as the TV does the entertaining. Rustle up heart-warming meals in the kitchen area with an oven and hob to assist you and when dinner is ready, settle down at the dining table to tuck-in. Spend summer evenings on your own private patio, where you can savour a glass of wine and admire the peaceful setting. As the air grows cool, head inside and climb upstairs and rinse the day away in the sleek shower room where a fluffy towel awaits on a heated towel rail. When sleep calls, you can take your pick between a lovely king-size bedroom and a twin, so why not snuggle up in bed with a hot chocolate? After a steaming cup of coffee on your patio garden, lace up your walking boots and explore the surrounding countryside, with a plethora of trails to choose from. A short stroll will lead you to a traditional pub, Duke of York Inn, for those who fancy a crisp pint or for a greater selection, why not venture to the quaint town of Bakewell? The market town of Bakewell is the birthplace of the Bakewell Tart so be sure to sample a slice before leaving and on the fringe of the town you will discover the stately home of Chatsworth House, where Pride and Prejudice was filmed! Visit the town of Matlock, scattered with independent cafes and specialty stores, as well as a vintage steam train, where you can soak in the Derbyshire landscape. For a special escape to the Peak District, choose Dale End Farm Cottage.
Winster, a conservation village in the Peak District National Park's White Peak section, is a very lovely place with a charming 17th century market house at its heart and numerous majestic 17th and 18th century residences, several of which are three storeys high. Main Street, East Bank, and West Bank are connected by alleyways known as 'ginnels,' which are well worth investigating. The Morris dancers, the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race, the Wakes events in June, and the Secret Gardens of Winster event in July are all well-known in Winster. A well-stocked, community-owned general store with a Post Office is located within the town.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil fired central heating with woodburning stove.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Freesat TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Lawned garden with seating (not fenced in).
Off-road parking.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
There is an EV charging point.
Note: The property will be pet friendly from 29th of June 2024.
Please note: There is a pet supplement payable directly to the owner upon arrival of £10 per night
Nearby points of interest
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Alton Towers
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (34)
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Angela
The cottage was spotless and very cosy particularly once the log burner was going, everything you could possibly need was provided, we would love to stay there again and would highly recommend it for a relaxing break. Angela and Dave
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Steven
The location is ideal with excellent pubs with exceptional food all local. Our dog was fascinated by the horses & alpacas on the farm , she thought they were great. Nice hottub & the beds were comfy.
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Helen
The place was very clean and tidy with much thought given on making sure we had everything we needed for an enjoyable stay. The host Steve was very helpful with local info for us. We were a family of 4 with two boys aged 12 & 11 and we used the place as a base to do a lot of running and cycling on the various traffic free trails such as Tissington and Monsal. The hot tub after full on days was great and very much appreciated. Highly recommend Dale End Farm cottage!