36 Main Street

This property was immaculately clean on arrival, tastefully decorated, and very well equipped, cosy and comfortable.

We were there in winter and the central heating was great: very easy to control. The WiFi was good too. We were in a large car so we parked directly outside the front of the cottage rather than using the parking space up the driveway but we had no issues with this. We had very easy communication with the owners before we arrived; they responded quickly and helpfully to our queries. The cottage can accommodate 6 people although the two attic bedrooms are probably better suited to kids due to the steep winding stair and low ceilings. The two main bedrooms are very comfortable, particularly the large one above the lounge. The shower room is great and has a good-sized and powerful shower, but as per the description this is the only bathroom and toilet in the property so could be in high demand if there are six adults staying. Ticknall is a lovely village with great walks in the Calke estate, a friendly cafe a few doors down from the cottage, and a lovely cosy friendly village pub (the Chequers) five minutes walk away. Overall; highly recommended and we’ll be back!

We had an absolutely wonderful week in no36.

It is extremely comfortable and very spacious. The off road parking is a bonus. There are some cracking dog walks straight out of the door. All the provided equipment is from top manufacturers and the cottage has all the mod cons to make your stay fantastic.

Great holiday home.

Convenient for visiting lots of places. Very pleasant village. The road can be slightly noisy but we had no problems sleeping. The little garden out the back is pleasant. There are a few public houses in the village. Lots of good walks in the area

We had a lovely stay in Ticknall – the house was charming and the surroundings were beautiful.

It was a bit cold inside at times, so having a bit more firewood for the fireplace would have made it even more comfortable. Overall, a great experience!

A beautiful cottage with wonderful decor and everything you could need - so well equipped.

The 2 single bedrooms are up some steep, winding stairs, so not good for anyone with mobility issues!! The cottage is on a main road, but there is very little road noise, and there’s a great parking place just behind the cottage. We loved the welcome bottle of wine - thank you! We would definitely recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to explore this lovely part of Derbyshire.

We enjoyed our stay in this lovely cottage.

Beautifully decorated, well equipped and an ideal base for exploring the area. We had everything we needed to self cater and, as this was a February stay, the log burner made for cosy evenings.

We had a wonderful stay at 36 Main Street.

It is a beautiful cottage and well-equipped and in a great location right by Calke Abbey. The house was spotlessly clean and beds very comfortable. Would highly recommend.

A very cosy cottage which has been beautifully renovated and was ideally situated next to the grounds of Calke Abbey where we ran and walked every day.

The owners were really helpful and welcoming. Although there isn’t a shop in the village Melbourne is only few minutes away with a well stocked Sainsbury’s and there is also a great farm shop close by. It was perfect for our family Christmas with a lovely kitchen/dining space and log burner in the lounge (although the heating was so efficient that we only lit it a couple of times). Definitely recommend.

Really lovely cottage, in an excellent location with great facilities.

Calke abbey is walking distance, which was great. Really handy having two car parking spaces. Was really easy to find following the directions. The third floor is quite tricky to get up there if you're tall, a great space for children if they're quite independent. We had two babies with us and while the space was great to have, getting them up and down was hard. But older kids would absolutely love this space, great set up for them!

36 main street cottage was stunning.

The attention to detail and the commodities made our break perfect. The owners were very helpful and friendly. The beds were as comfortable as any I have slept in before. I would certainly recommend and will hopefully stay again sometime.

Cottage was lovely and clean but a very overpowering smell of air freshener in each room.

We took a dog as it said ‘an enclosed garden’ but the details failed to mention there was a walk to the garden down an unsecured path, as a result we had to accompany the dog each time to the garden and were unable to leave the back door open. The loft rooms were absolutely boiling but fans provided did help in some way to reduce the temperature. We accidentally left our bag of dirty washing and we paid for postage but then paid another £25 on top for the effort on the hosts part. Hosts were unhelpful and irritated by this inconvenience. They were also difficult to get hold of.

We had a lovely 2 night stay in this beautiful cottage while attending our son’s graduation from Loughborough University.

The cottage was well equipped, spacious and immaculately clean. We were blessed with warm, sunny weather and the secret garden was the perfect place to sit and unwind in the evening sun. The road outside seemed a bit busy at first but once inside the cottage there was very little noise to be heard at all. There are also some lovely walking routes straight from the cottage towards Calke Abbey. Enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend.

A perfect location for our get together.

A beautifully appointed and stylish cottage, it had everything we needed. Two spacious double rooms and two cosy single rooms. We enjoyed a drink in the sunshine in the secret garden to plan our activities. Plenty to see and do in the local area, The Ferrars Centre and Garden centre were a highlight, Melbourne was great for shopping. Dinner at the Staff of Life, within walking distance of the cottage, was really good. And Calke Abbey just up the road. The owners of the cottage were very accommodating and let us know they were on hand should we need anything. Clean and comfortable - we highly recommend this cottage as a lovely place to stay.

We had a wonderful stay at 36 Main Street!

The cottage is beautiful and has all the facilities you could possibly need. The owners were fabulous and very accommodating too. The bottle of wine waiting for us on arrival was a nice added touch! Would happily stay again.

This cottage is a beautiful place to stay, everything you need is provided.

Home away from home. Supermarket located in town of Melbourne is a good place to grab some groceries. I would highly recommend this cottage. One thing that was missing, a washing machine since we were travelling from Canada, would have been a nice feature to have, other than that I will give the property a 10/10

My group of nerdy friends really enjoyed staying in the cottage for a weekend, as we don't get to meet up very often.

We enjoyed the full TV package with loads of movies, a big dining room table for eating and playing board games and nice local scenery for walks. Pros: Cosy Modern Well furnished Good amenities Neutral: Only one bathroom on the middle floor Loud traffic but only really when having a window open Cons: Bitten by bed bugs No local shop within walking distance I'm giving a rating of 4/5, everything was great but my sleep was really impacted because of being bitten throughout the night.

A lovely modernised to a high standard cottage.

Spotlessly clean. Well equipped. Superb position for lovely walks. The only down side was traffic noise which affected our sleep. We live at the end of a no through lane so just not used to traffic.

Six adults, a one year old and a big dog!

This was perfect for us. We loved the cottage and we loved exploring the local places. I would highly recommend. Lots of lovely, thoughtful, welcoming touches.

We enjoyed a wonderful short break even though the weather was miserable.

The cottage is very comfortable and contains everything you require. It is a brilliant base for walks in the National Park and the beautiful surrounding countryside. We will be back!

A lovely house renovated to a very high standard.

No expense has been spared in the decor and equipment which makes it a joy to live in. The ceilings are VERY low. I'm 6"6' and spent most of the time bent double but not an issue once you get used to it. It's on a very busy road but the windows have been done in such a way that you're never bothered by the noise. All in all, a very pleasant stay!

We had a really lovely stay from beginning to end.

The accommodation is really homely and has everything you might need. Was also a very thoughtful Welcome Pack, including something for the dog. There was even a hose in the secret garden to wash down our very muddy dog after walks! Laurence was really friendly and quick to respond to any queries during initial settling in as well as offered great recommendations. Both pubs, within walking distance, were very friendly yet very different. The people in the village couldn’t have been more friendly. The main road is surprisingly busy but did not detract from our stay. Great walks locally and plenty to see further afield too. Melbourne Hall and Pool walk is well worth a visit, as is Calke Abbey and Foremark Park and reservoir. We would definitely be back!

A lovely well equipped cottage .

Quality equipment in the cottage with everything you need for a pleasant stay .Table set on arrival with a complementary bottle of wine .Tea bags and coffee and a enough wood for the fire on the first night all a welcome touch. Well designed and decorated. Plenty of walks around the Calke Abbey estate 10 minutes away . Great communication from the owner.

No 36 is a very comfortable cottage in a lovely village.

It is tastefully and calmly decorated. We stayed there over Christmas and the the cottage was so well equipped we were able to cook Christmas dinner with ease. Plenty of plates and cutlery, decent equipment. Although situated on the 'Main' road it is quiet inside and felt private. I would recomend this cottage.