Guests say
Ivy Cottage in Hartington is highly praised for its charm, comfort, and prime location. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and the convenience of en-suite bathrooms. The village offers good amenities, and the property is an ideal base for exploring the Peak District. The garden is a delightful sun trap, adding to the cottage's appeal.
Most guests found Ivy Cottage to be clean and well-presented. However, a few mentioned minor cleanliness issues such as items found under furniture and unwiped surfaces. These seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
The location is consistently lauded for its convenience, with local shops, pubs, and scenic walks right on the doorstep. The village of Hartington is described as idyllic and perfect for exploring the wider Peak District.
Guests report that the beds are particularly comfortable and the cottage has a homely charm. Some guests found the sitting and dining room chairs less comfortable, but overall the cottage is seen as cosy and welcoming.
The cottage is praised for being well-equipped, especially the kitchen. There are mentions of minor maintenance issues like a loose Yale lock and a problematic towel rail, but these do not detract significantly from the overall positive feedback.
While many reviews express appreciation for the cottage's amenities and the owner's responsiveness, there is no specific mention of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
A charming stone terrace cottage, located in the heart of the village of Hartington, a stone's throw from Dove Valley in the glorious Peak District. A lovely garden sits at the front of the house, overlooking the marketplace, with a few pubs located right on the doorstep. This is the ideal spot for families and friends who wish to spend time together in one of the most pleasant villages in the area. The cottage is set over three floors with very traditional, vintage characteristics. There are three cosy bedrooms, all of which have en-suite bathrooms, one of the second floor bedrooms also has a dressing room. The twin room is on the third floor with light streaming in from the skylight above. Head to the dining area where an old Rangemaster is on display, leading to the fully-equipped kitchen area and outside to the delightful back garden. Relax on the comfy sofa in the sitting room and light the stove during the colder months, or simply look out onto the front lawn and local market. The beautiful village of Hartington offers some of the very best walking trails to be explored. Just South of Hartington is Wolfscote Hill, a great spot for picturesque countryside views. About seven miles away is Hadden Hall, a medieval and Tudor manor house and a popular location choice for various film and TV broadcasts, complete with a restaurant and gift shop. These are just a couple of the many places to venture to in the surrounding area of this quaint, heart-warming home-from-home.
Hartington, situated in the Dove Valley in the Peak District National Park, was an important market centre in the Middle Ages, having been granted a market charter in 1203. Today the village boasts lovely tea rooms, a cheese shop, old curiosity shops, traditional pubs and a splendid market square. The local bars stock local ales brewed at the Leatherbritches Brewery in Fenny Bentley and Whim Ales in Hartington itself.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 2 x king-size double beds (1 x kingsize bed is zip/link, and can be double on request) with en-suite bath, shower, basin and WC, 1 x third floor twin bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with a open fire.
Oil central heating and underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and stairgate provided.
Roadside parking in front of property.
Rear lawn and patio with furniture.
Two well-behaved pets welcome at a charge of £20 per holiday.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 minute walk.
Please note that, although the garden belongs to Ivy Cottage, the neighbours do have access through the gate just for the bins which are kept in the garden.
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Dovedale
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Alton Towers
Reviews (50)
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Lynn
As 3 friends, the three en suite bedrooms were ideal and the beds were very comfortable. We were also impressed by the cleanliness of the bathrooms - they were spotless. Kitchen is modern and well equipped but we couldnât find an instruction book for the oven and combi microwave. As older ladies, we struggled with the technology. But we managed. Iâm afraid we didnât find the furniture in the lounge very comfortable but again ,we managed. We loved where it was situated in Hartington - so convenient for everything. All in all, we had a really good holiday in Ivy Cottage and would certainly return for another stay.
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Simon
Easy to get hold of owners when you have a quick question. Would 100% return and recommend.
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Sarah
Good kitchen. Sitting room and dining room chairs are not comfortable. Problems quickly sorted by owner and maintenance person. Beds really comfortable.