Guests say
Guests consistently praise the Royal Oak Cottage for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and well-equipped kitchen. The property's location in Brassington is appreciated for its proximity to local pubs and scenic walks, offering a peaceful and convenient base for exploring the Peak District. Comfort is highlighted with mentions of cosy spaces and comfortable beds. While most feedback is positive, a few minor maintenance issues are noted. The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through personal touches and a warm welcome, contributing to a delightful stay.
The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, with guests describing it as 'spotlessly clean'. One minor issue with oven trays was mentioned, but this seems an exception rather than the rule.
The location is highly regarded for its quiet, peaceful setting and accessibility to local attractions and pubs. The proximity to walking routes and the village's charm are frequently mentioned.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests noting the comfortable beds, spacious lounge, and cosy snug. The cottage's ability to accommodate large groups while providing privacy is also appreciated.
Facilities are generally praised, especially the well-stocked kitchen and Wi-Fi. However, the score reflects minor feedback on maintenance issues such as missing keys and suggestions for additional amenities.
The owners' thoughtfulness is evident through personal contact and welcome gifts like shortbread. While such gestures are warmly received, it is noted that these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Wirksworth 4.4 miles. Nestled in between the bustling market towns of Ashbourne and Bakewell, this charming end-terrace stone cottage rests in the village of Brassington, in Derbyshire. Benefitting from stunning views across the rolling fields, this property is the perfect choice for friends and families. The open-plan living space has been individually styled with all contemporary furnishings and a lovely purple and grey colour scheme, which adds some character to the room. The cottage boasts an oak fitted kitchen with all the necessary appliances for preparing some delicious meals, whilst the large dining table provides all the space you could need for a family gathering. The bedrooms are arranged over two floors and are set up as a king-size and twin on each floor, making it ideal for families. Each bedroom has been fitted with a selection of wooden chest of drawers and bedside tables for storing your personal belongings. There is a first-floor snug area, ideal for getting some quiet time to read a good book. Discover a gleaming bathroom and shower room to prepare for your day in style. To the rear of the cottage is a patio area, ideal for dining alfresco during the summer months, or simply enjoy the fresh country air. The Old Gate Inn pub can be found within a stone's throw of the property and is popular for its delicious food menu, also an excellent choice for quenching your thirst after a long day sightseeing. Resting just outside of the Peak District National Park, this property is well-placed for accessing a number of country trails for walking and hiking, particularly excellent at the Dovedale Nature Reserve, as well as cycling routes. Further afield are the market towns of Matlock and Ashbourne, both rich with must-see tourist attractions. Also nearby is Carsington Water, where you can enjoy birdwatching, fishing and kayaking. Royal Oak is the place to visit for its grand walks and sightseeing opportunities.
Wirksworth is a market town in the Derbyshire Dales, East Midlands. It has a large number of traditional eateries if you don't fancy cooking on evening, as well as a selection of shops and supermarkets for any last-minute ingredients. Choose to explore the magnificent Peak District National Park, home to a number of country trails for walking, hiking, cycling and even mountain biking, whilst Carsington Water can offer opportunities for watersports.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Second-floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric woodburning stove.
First-floor snug
Electric central heating with electric woodburning stove.
Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.
Smart TV, bluetooth speaker and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair.
On road parking.
Rear patio area with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 4.5 miles and pub 0.1 miles.
Please note the property accepts a minimum 3 night stay
Please note: This property has a £300 good house keeping bond
Nearby points of interest
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Alton Towers
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (14)
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Ruth
Everything was perfect, I would recommend this cottage. Communication about check-in and out was great as well as throughout our stay. On arrival the cottage was warm and welcoming. The open plan downstairs kitchen and sitting room was perfect for our family gathering. The kitchen had everything we need for preparing and eating meals. The bedrooms are all good sizes and plenty of storage. The snug room and back door was perfect as an extra space and for leaving coats and boots. The bathroom and shower room both have good showers with lovely hot water. Brassington is a lovely village and very well placed for accessing walks and visiting local attractions. The Old Gate Inn and Miners Arms are both very welcoming with great food and drinks.
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Diane
We will return.
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Catherine
(7 adults, one infant school child and a toddler). It was clean, comfortable, well equipped and a lovely big lounge and dining area gave plenty of space for socialising. Garden very small, but as we had poor weather it didn't affect us and there were chairs available for sitting outside. A most enjoyable stay. We would have found a second set of house keys useful as we did spend some time going up and down the stairs to retrieve the keys from either the back or front door, when in the property.