Last Minute Cottages in Tideswell

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Claire - Verified booking

  A really nice cottage, with a homely feel.

  Slightly quirky architecture on the inside, giving it a lot of character. The welcome folder contained useful info in a succinct way, which was perfect; too many holiday homes just leave appliance booklets to explain ultra modern technology - not what you want after a long and tiring drive. The kitchen was very well stocked with appliances and utensils and - oh sheer delight - a sink bowl and washing-up liquid! So many holiday homes forget those, too. There were some thoughtful details to make our stay even nicer, which we appreciated. The beds were very comfortable - even the bunk bed. Overall, everything in the cottage was as you'd hope (even better, in fact) except the sofa and chairs which unfortunately did not offer much support. However, these can be easily resolved, and might not be an issue at all for some families. The village itself is lovely, ideally placed and we were able to use its facilities without having to travel. The second-hand bookshop was a true delight, and the hairdresser on same road was perfect. We also managed to enjoy all three of the hostelries :-) The wider area is, of course, breathtaking. Definitely recommend.

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• Peter - Verified booking

  We enjoyed our weekend in Exchange Cottage.

  We didn’t meet the owners, but communications with them were both prompt and helpful. We, too, had difficulty finding the cottage. Reference to the cafe next door might help, but it might also put people off since walls are thin in old properties and we were aware of conversations next door. The property is well renovated and kept perfectly clean. The kitchen is very well equipped but the table is, indeed, small and seating four adults for meals would be a squeeze, so in that respect this is more a property for two than for four. The fact that it opens directly on to the path on a busy street makes for quite a bit of noise, but the central location is very helpful in other respects and the property is certainly delightfully situated for touring the area. The second-hand bookshop opposite was a real bonus! Now we know exactly where it is and what to expect, we’d gladly return if looking for a place just for the two of us.

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• Nicola - Verified booking

  The cottage was in a great location in terms of accessibility to all main tourist places, however, I was shocked how busy the road was where the cottage was situated.

  There were really huge articulated lorries going quite fast past the window, and I would have been nervous if my children were younger as there isn't much pavement. I am not sure if there is a quarry nearby but it felt wrong that such large vehicles were able to storm through a tiny village. I was also surprised to find out there was no outside space at all, not even a back door (not sure if this is even legal?). We didn't necessarily expect a garden but as a smoker, I had nowhere to stand outside at all, other than in the path of an articulated lorry! I am not saying that the owners should cater for smokers, it clearly says it is non-smoking, however, I would have made different choices if I had been given that information. Overall, the cottage was clean, comfortable and presentable and we really enjoyed our stay. However, I would not re-book due to those factors above.

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• Mr Willey - Verified booking

  A great location for exploring the central and southern Peak District. Tideswell is just big enough to have a choice of places to eat out but small enough to be an authentic Derbyshire village. The house itself is well fitted out with the bedrooms cleverly fitted with individual shower/bathrooms. We spent little time in the house which was tidy and superficially clean but thought it would benefit from an occasional deep clean. There were lots of Board games and a large TV; a music system would have enhanced the entertainment for those who spent more time in the house. But overall, the house was lovely and we would happily recommend it to anyone.

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• Mrs Jennifer Johnson - Verified booking

  All very good a very enjoyable stay in a lovely cottage. Clean and comfortable and in a perfect location for exploring all the peaks have to offer. The only slight dip in scores was 4 for accuracy of description on your website as it stated there was a dishwasher in the property and there wasn’t? It was no bother to us, but it should not be on the description if it is not there. Also the slight dip of score to a 4 for equipment, perhaps another baking tray or two would have been useful and another oven mitt as there was only one, but again nothing major and all good. Would love to return to Curlew. Thank you for a great stay.

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