Romantic Cottages in Derbyshire

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Heather - Verified booking

  We enjoyed a lovely and peacefully quiet stay at Church View, and would have enjoyed the lovely gardens had the weather been better!

  It's great for kids, having various toys, books and games in the cottage, and it was great to have a proper cot in the cot room, rather than just a travel cot. It is a convenient location for exploring the White Peak/Derbyshire Dales area of the Peak District. We were let down by the washing machine not working, and as a family with a toddler using reusable nappies, we specifically choose holiday cottages with washing machines. Having handwashed the first load in the bath, the host washed the next 2 loads for us. Having read through the reviews again, it appears the washing machine has been out of action since at least April, and given the age of the machine it isn't surprising it's taking this long to get the part. I would suggest it either needs replacing, or removing from the list of facilities (although the host did say it was due to be fixed or replaced on the day we left, so this is something that should be confirmed before anyone books this cottage who needs a washing machine). In terms of issues raised by other people, we did not experience any issues with the WIFI, which worked well throughout our stay. The double bed was comfy, if somewhat bouncy, meaning you felt whenever the other person moved! The curtains are definitely thin, so let in a lot of light, however there are blackout blinds in the cot room as well, so it's not an issue in that room. The drive is difficult to get into, but was possible with our estate car; as others, and the hosts, have mentioned there are plenty of on street parking options. The radiators worked fine for us, and in fact got too hot to touch at times, so we turned a lot of them down, which mostly solved the problem.

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• Laura - Verified booking

  We loved every minute of our week at Church View, from the generous and thoughtful welcome pack that included home-baked goodies, to finding milk and eggs in the fridge, to the clean, tidy, and charming cottage itself.

  The peaceful and beautifully laid out garden completed the package. Parking on the property was available, but we chose to park in the street with no issues. Our host Lynda initiated contact before we arrived and was in touch throughout. We felt both at home, and supported as guests. The kitchen was well appointed with all the items we needed, everything worked and was clean. The location of the cottage was ideal for us, with easy access to lovely walks of various lengths and difficulties (helpful maps and guides were provided), 5 minutes stroll to the pub, and close enough to Buxton and other attractions to be convenient, yet rural enough not to be overcrowded over the May bank holiday weekend. We did not have children with us but the cottage was ideal for them. The large enclosed garden provided plenty of space to play outside, and with two sitting rooms even rainy days would be good days as there were games, puzzles, books, CDs, DVDs, and TV on hand, as well as facilities for babies/toddlers including stair gates and a cot. Since the bedrooms are all upstairs, and the drive is gravelled, persons with mobility difficulties may struggle with access, though we all as "seniors" had no problems. We will be back, and we definitely recommend Church View.

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• Alan - Verified booking

  I would love to have given a higher rating to this accommodation than I have but I think its important to keep the feedback as honest as possible as I always take into account feedback left by others when choosing a holiday destination.

  The location of the property can not be faulted and the well maintained garden and outside setting is ideal. Also the lovely gifts left by the owner were a pleasant surprise. The problem was the lack of maintenance inside cracked tiles both in the kitchen and bathroom also one of the kitchen chairs is very wobbly and requires attention. The washing machine not working could be a major issue if you have young children. According to previous feedback this has been ongoing for at least five months. The TV in the bedroom isn't working and even the DVD on it fails to read any discs. For me no toilet brush in either the indoor or outdoor WC is a serious omission, and an easy and inexpensive one to remedy in fact we bought one ourselves locally for £4.99. It is a shame as most of the problems could be fixed with a little TLC and very little cash. Would I book this property again? As it stands today probably not but if the items mentioned above where sorted and a good maintenance program put in place then yes I would as it sits in such a beautiful area.

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• Juliette - Verified booking

  We had a brilliant stay at Church View cottage.

  We visited with our 11 & 13yr old boys. The cottage was easy to find - compact & cosy, with everything we needed! It's an old house so some wear & tear and 'elderliness' to be expected, but importantly it was very clean and well stocked with all necessities. It was chilly given the weather, but the logburner was fantastic - easy to operate & clean and kept us warm and cosy after some long walks. The location is excellent. Some great walks from the door, and very accessible to the peak district for some fantastic walks - we would recommend the Biggin & Wolfsdale circular (10km from the door) as well as heading up Thorpe Cloud and on to Mildale along the river & over the Dovedale stepping stones (12km), a 10min drive away. Overall delighted with our stay - I did get in touch with Lynda upon arrival and she was very welcoming. Thank you!

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• David - Verified booking

  This was our third stay at 'Church view',.

  within a span of 13 months., so it is obvious that we enjoy everything about the cottage,. and in particular the large and beautiful gardens. One can laze in the sunshine with just the sounds of birds and occasional passing tractor, and the hourly chime of the church clock to remind you it's time for another cuppa'. It is an ideal and spacious property suited to just a couple or a larger family,. everything guests would ever need for a stay is supplied and the owner kindly leaves a 'welcome pack' of varying 'goodies' to start you off. Timed central heating and a log burner stove ensures cosy evenings. The whole of the surrounding countryside is stunning with nearby walks and quaint unspoilt villages for exploring. Biggin and the most lovely cottage itself is the ideal location for anyone wishing to take a stay in the area.

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