Guests say
Monsal Cottage is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, upgraded bathroom with a fantastic shower, and peaceful setting. Guests appreciate the dog-friendly environment, comfortable furnishings, and the warmth of the cottage. The picturesque views and proximity to local attractions add to its charm. While some minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall sentiment is positive, with guests enjoying the farm setting and looking forward to returning.
The cottage consistently receives compliments for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as warm and clean. The presence of an electric zapper to handle flies on the farm indicates proactive measures to maintain cleanliness.
The location is highly regarded for its superb views and peaceful setting on a working farm. It is within driving distance of main attractions and walking distance of Bakewell, despite a steep hill. The farm's smell is mentioned, but it does not detract significantly from the location's appeal.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a particularly comfy sofa and a warm atmosphere. Some guests mention the bed being on the hard side and the settee being low, which suggests room for improvement in comfort for some visitors.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a special mention of the upgraded bathroom and shower. However, minor points such as missing sink plugs and the need for oven gloves indicate that some maintenance is required to enhance the facilities further.
There is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Monsal Cottage, a charming one-bedroom retreat amid Derbyshire's rolling countryside, lies just outside Bakewell. Monsal Cottage is a wonderful pet-friendly home for a couple and their canine companion in the Peak District National Park, just moments away from the bustling town of Bakewell. You'll be greeted by an off-street parking space and a shared outdoor area with the neighbouring cottages, where you can enjoy your morning coffee amidst your peaceful surroundings. You'll find a well-equipped kitchen, perfect for whipping up a romantic meal for two, ready to savour at the dining table as you recount the day's adventures. As the evening draws in, curl up on the plush sofa and lose yourself in a good book or select your favourite show from the large TV. Climb the stairs up to the first floor, where you can freshen up in the contemporary shower room, before climbing into the sumptuous double bed to catch your rest ahead of another adventure-filled day. Monsal Cottage also benefits from a shared utility/games room where you will find table tennis, a fridge, a washing machine, and a tumble dryer. For a memorable romantic getaway, look no further than Monsal Cottage. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1107891, 1107892, 1107893, 1107894, and 1107897, together sleeping up to 23 guests.
An appealing little market town with a charming rural atmosphere and a good selection of shops, restaurants, and pubs, as well as local farmers' markets. In the town centre, there is an old 17th-century market hall and a modern leisure centre with a swimming pool. Bakewell is located within the Peak District National Park and is an excellent starting point for exploring this stunning area. Alton Towers, Britain's premier theme park, is only a short drive away, and both the rugged Dark Peak and the softer limestone White Peak are easily accessible. There are numerous stately homes to visit, including Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, and Hardwick Hall, to name a few, as well as the impressive caverns in nearby Castleton and Little John's burial place in Hathersage. Visit the impressive Edwardian Opera House in Buxton, designed by Frank Matcham, who also designed the London Palladium.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
One double bedroom.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room.
Shared utility/games room
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, mini fridge/freezer.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car with additional off-road parking available in shared courtyard.
Shared garden.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles, pub 0.8 miles.
Please note: This property accepts booking with a minimum of 2 nights or more.
Please note that car charging is not permitted at this property but there are car charging facilities in the nearby town for your convenience.
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Ladybower Reservoir
Reviews (11)
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Janice
A perfect base for exploring the Peak District. Facilities for people with dogs are perfect. This was my second stay at Monsal Cottage, would definitely go again.
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Kris
Itâs a lovely clean cottage with everything we wanted right there. It was very clean and very warm. We stayed with our dogs for a week and had a lovely time. The only negative comment I have (and it is not the site owners fault) but some people who stay with dogs did not tidy up after their dog. There is a lively enclosed area to let your dog out for a wee and poo but some people clearly donât have standards and donât clean up after their dogs. I tried to tidy up some of the other poos myself but there was too many. Do these people not realise that eventually the site owners will stop dogs staying there??? Itâs not difficult!!!!! Anyway that is a comment on people not the site owners. We loved our stay. We certainly loved the little gang of goats that greeted us most days on the site. And the site owners were very helpful with any of our additional needs. Highly recommend.
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Christine
Tv to high on the wall it wants dropping 30cm, settee to low also not very comfortable ,sink plug in the bathroom not easy to use, the bed is just passable but could be improved after saying that it was warm all the time, plenty of parking also very quite which is what we wanted