Guests say
Hawthorn Cottage in Hope Valley is highly praised for its cosy charm, well-equipped amenities, and beautiful location. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches and the cottage's ability to serve as a home away from home. While most reviews are positive, noting cleanliness and comfort, a few guests mentioned minor issues with maintenance and cleaning.
Guests that stayed at this property said
Most guests found the cottage to be very clean and comfortable. However, there were isolated comments about cobwebs, a mouldy shower mat, and a vacuum cleaner that needed emptying, suggesting occasional lapses in cleaning standards.
The location is consistently praised for its quiet setting, historical significance, and convenience for exploring the Peak District. Guests are satisfied with the proximity to local attractions and the village's amenities.
The majority of guests report a comfortable stay, with a well-equipped kitchen, cosy log burner, and comfortable bedding. A few guests had issues with the stairs and personal preferences regarding the shower and bed.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, with guests appreciating the well-appointed kitchen and the inclusion of a log burner. Some minor issues were reported, such as a non-working drying cycle on the washing machine and difficulty operating the gas hob.
Guests often mention the thoughtful touches, such as milk and biscuits on arrival and a well-prepared information file. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
This wonderful little cottage is tucked away from the main street in the historical village of Eyam in the Peak District National Park. Enjoy a romantic break at this lovely cottage, which is ideally located for exploring this delightful part of the country. Entry is into a small hallway, with room for your coats and boots, very useful after a day of exploring the beautiful surrounding countryside, to the left is the lovely sitting room, with parquet floor, comfortable seating and the warming woodburning stove to enjoy and ensure your evenings are extra cosy. An archway leads into the light and airy dining kitchen with vaulted ceiling. The kitchen is beautifully designed and is very well equipped, including dining table and chairs. Upstairs leads to the romance of the double bedroom, with beams and vaulted ceiling and an en-suite, complete with shower and short bath for that indulgent bubble bath after a day of walking. Outside, at the front, is a sunny patio with furniture, where you can enjoy some peace and quiet, a cup of tea and plan the day ahead! A short stroll from this pretty little cottage you will find the village shops and pub, along with the village's historic church, Eyam Museum and Eyam Hall, make sure you take the time to look at the plague cottages which really bring history alive. This cottage is in a wonderful location for exploring the whole of the Peak District, the picturesque market town of Bakewell is just five miles away, offering a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, whilst good walking is available in the Peak District National Park. With Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall also within easy reach. This is an ideal Peak District cottage for a romantic escape, all through the year.
Eyam is one of the best-preserved villages in the Peak District National Park, nestled at the foot of Sir William Hill, 800ft above sea level and is surrounded by the most glorious countryside. Historically the village is known as the famous 'plague village', as it went into voluntary quarantine when the plague was imported from London in 1665 and thus prevented the spread of the disease. There are many fine old houses in Eyam, and parts of the village have been kept as they looked several centuries ago, such as Eyam Hall, a beautiful 17th century manor house with delightful gardens, craft shops and tea rooms.
Accommodation
One king-size double bedroom with en-suite short bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Gas double oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, TV with Freeview, DVD, DAB radio, iPod dock, WiFi (superfast broadband).
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in the rent.
Free roadside parking in front of cottage.
Front patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shops and pubs 5 mins walk.
Note: This property is unsuitable for infants and children.
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Lumsdale Valley
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Tate Liverpool
Reviews (63)
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Lynne
We had a great week here, exploring the village and doing some lovely walks in the surrounding area. It was ideal for us as non drivers as there is a very handy bus stop at the end of the lane. Our only niggle was the amount of cobwebs and spiders. There were cobwebs down the side and underneath most of the furniture. However we would stay again.
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Keith
00pm on Friday afternoon, a smoke alarm was beeping. We contacted the owners directly and they informed us that they were in Cornwall. After some discussion we managed to reset the smoke alarm. Unfortunately, the alarm started beeping again at 2.45am the following morning. We contacted the owners again to give them an update of the situation. The alarm continued to beep again over the weekend after every 10 hours, which suggested that batteries needed changing. The owners arrived on the Monday afternoon to fix the problem. Our holiday was disrupted all over the weekend, which was disappointing. Other than that, the cottage is situated in a lovely location and suited our needs.
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Gordon
Everything was spot on!