Guests say
The Dell is a highly praised cottage in the Peak District, consistently lauded for its cleanliness, modern facilities, and cosy comfort. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches like homemade cakes, fresh flowers, and a well-equipped kitchen. Its location is ideal for exploring local attractions and enjoying scenic walks, with a friendly village pub nearby. The property offers a secluded, peaceful setting with a well-maintained garden, contributing to a delightful stay.
Reviewers are unanimous in their praise for the cottage's cleanliness, frequently describing it as 'spotless' and 'well presented'. The high standard of cleanliness contributes significantly to the overall positive experience.
The location is highly regarded for its proximity to local walks, attractions, and a welcoming village pub. Its secluded yet central setting in the Peak District makes it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Guests find the cottage to be very comfortable, with special mentions of a cosy atmosphere, comfortable bed, and a warm welcome. The property provides a relaxing environment, essential for a holiday retreat.
The cottage is celebrated for its well-equipped kitchen, modern bathroom, and overall high-quality fixtures and fittings. However, a few guests noted minor issues with the shower and sofa, slightly impacting the perfect score.
The owners' thoughtfulness is frequently highlighted, with guests appreciating the welcome pack and other gestures. While these are greatly valued, it is politely noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
A delightful detached cottage very close to the beautiful village of Winster in the Peak District. This cottage is ideal for a romantic break away with plenty of original features in the property as well as peace and tranquillity of the surrounding area, with easy access to the village itself. On entry to the cottage, you arrive in a well-equipped kitchen with a dining table; perfect for romantic evening meals. A spacious sitting room gives a lovely cottage feel, making a perfect place to sit back and chill out with your favourite tipple in the evenings. Upstairs is a tastefully decorated double bedroom, again with original features with its’ own en-suite shower room. To the outside of the cottage is a lovely large lawned garden with a good-sized patio and furniture, making it a great place to dine alfresco or just sit out and enjoy the countryside. From the property there are plenty of walking areas and cycle routes to enjoy. Within a five minute walk takes you into the village of Winster where there are two pubs providing home-cooked food and traditional ales, a general store and a Post Office. The Limestone Way footpath passes close by and there are many good routes for ramblers. There are nearby pretty towns such as Bakewell and Matlock to visit, as well as local attractions such as stunning Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and the Crich Tramway Museum and Peak Railway. Set in stunning scenery, The Dell is a wonderful place to enjoy a short break or longer, at any time of the year.
The village of Winster is situated within the Peak District National Park and is an extremely pretty place, with a charming 17th century market house at its centre. The three main streets - Main Street, East Bank and West Bank are interconnected by alleyways known as ginnels, which are well worth exploring. The village of Winster is famous for its Morris dancers, the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race, and the Secret Gardens of Winster event in July.
Accommodation
One double bedroom with en-suite shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with electric fire.
Summerhouse
Electric storage heaters with electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 3 cars.
Bike lock available.
Fishing permit for River Derwent incl in rent.
Enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Alton Towers
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (86)
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jane
The cottage was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a weeks stay at the Dell.The welcome pack and the fresh flowers were a lovely touch also. the village of Winster has a community shop which we found very useful and the minors standard pub at the back of the property was a proper pub good drink and food menu.we found the hosts and the pub regulars very friendly. The cottage is very central for Bakewell ,Buxton and all that the peak district has to offer and lovely walks to from the cottage itself. Thank you to our lovely hosts for the loan of the dell for a few days .We will definitely be back .
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Paula
The house is absolutely spotless and has everything you need for your stay. A welcome pack also awaits you when you arrive. Itâs in an ideal setting for exploring the Peak District or just staying local to relax and enjoy the property. A pub, is a short walk behind The Dell that does food and now has a cafe where you can enjoy a good breakfast too. The owners are very approachable and welcoming. Will definitely be back again!
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Alistair
The bathroom which is en suite to the bedroom was small but we managed. As the name suggests the property is positioned on a private plot away from the road surrounded by trees but we were fortunate to have taken our own outside chairs so could follow the sun during the day and in the evening. There was use of a pleasant summerhouse and outdoor furniture next to the premises to make the most of outside living. A short walk to one of the 2 pubs in the village which was a bonus. Situated in good walking area and would recommend for the location. Our only criticism hopefully constructive, is a better sign at the entrance as the property is not visible from the road, an ice tray for cool drinks and why provide only one toilet roll for 2 people for a week stay! We would recommend for a short stay or a week to enjoy the area.