Guests say
Dormy Cottage in Foolow is highly praised for its cleanliness, cosy comfort, and superb location opposite a friendly pub. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness and the convenience of local walks and attractions. While some mention minor issues with bathroom facilities and limited outdoor space, the overall sentiment is positive, with many looking forward to returning.
Guests consistently commend the cottage for its cleanliness, often describing it as immaculate. The high level of cleanliness contributes significantly to the comfort and appeal of the property.
The location is frequently highlighted as excellent, with the cottage being situated in a picturesque village, close to good walks and a quality pub. Its central position in the Peak District makes it an ideal base for exploring the area.
The cottage is often described as comfortable and cosy, with a warm heating system and good bedding. Some guests find the dining space and bathroom slightly cramped, but overall the comfort level is high.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and reliable WiFi. However, there are comments about the lack of a proper shower setup and recycling options, as well as suggestions for minor improvements, which slightly lower the score.
While guests are pleased with the overall experience, there is insufficient information regarding any thoughtful gestures such as gifts. Therefore, a score cannot be provided for this category.
About this property
A charming cottage beautifully restored in the little village of Foolow with its lovely duck pond and local pub.
After a hard day exploring the attractions in the Peak District, Dormy Cottage is the perfect place to relax in and unwind. With its snuggly lounge, unique kitchen and pleasant bedrooms and bathroom, this charming 18th-century cottage has been carefully restored and tastefully finished. Located in the small, picturesque village of Foolow, the cottage is only a short walk from the village green, complete with duck pond.
The glorious countryside is a paradise for walkers; good routes lead up to Bretton and The Barrel Inn or over the fields to the delightfully named Silly Dale. Further afield, you might like to visit famous Chatsworth House or Haddon Hall, Bakewell’s famous market or Buxton’s Victorian Crescent. The Derwent Valley Dams, Winnots Pass and Castleton’s caverns are also nearby.
Size: Sleeps 3 in 2 bedrooms
Beds: 1 double bedroom and 1 single bedroom
Rooms: Ground floor: lounge, kitchen, bathroom. First floor: double bedroom, single bedroom
Kitchen & utilities: Cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washing machine/dryer
Entertainment: Smart TV, Netflix, WiFi
For families: A cot and high chair can be requested
Outside: Small rear stone-flagged courtyard with furniture
Parking: Roadside parking is available on the quiet lane right outside
General: WiFi, linen and towels are provided. Central heating and power are included
Pets: A pet is welcome. Note - you will need to pay an additional pet fee and you must not leave dogs unattended in the property.
Accidental Damage Deposit: You may need to pay an Accidental Damage Deposit or Accidental Damage Deposit Waiver for this property. Where applicable we will contact you in good time before your holiday with further details, and to take payment.
Notes: Smoking is not permitted. Access for people with disabilities may be difficult
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
Reviews (39)
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Mr Hocken
We really enjoyed our week in Dormy Cottage which is a warm and cosy small cottage in an excellent location for walking, visiting and exploring. The pub across the road, The Bulls Head Inn is warm and welcoming and we enjoyed an excellent well priced meal there on the Saturday when we arrived and very unexpectedly found ourselves enjoying a very well conducted quiz later in the week! We had an excellent curry delivered by the curry house recommended by the owners with a really good quality vegan selection and very reasonable price (much cheaper than Wiltshire prices). Much to our delight the Bulls Head also sold really good fresh bread from a local bakery as well as fresh eggs and cakes. We found the instructions for the TV /Netflix and wifi easy to follow and all the equipment worked well. Our cocker spaniel loved her stay in the Dormy and was made very welcome on each of our visits to the Bulls Head. She needed a shower every day it being an Autumn visit with long walks along the Derwent and in the Dales. She was able to jump in and out of the bath easily but we do agree with others who have commented that a walk in shower would be a great improvement were the property owners able to include this in future plans. Beds were very comfortable and good fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer as well as a coffee press which we happily used and a (huge!) coffee machine which we didn’t use. Good quality wooden floors and flagstones were ideal for three walkers and a dog returning each day. We hope to make a further booking soon for a return visit to enable us to explore more of this beautiful and special area.
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Mrs Gibbs
Lovely cosy cottage…..quiet area with easy access to lots of places…….very clean & snuggly warm…….local pub was fab….a great place to stay
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Mr Bentley
Nice cottage as described, and in a great location