Dovedale

We needed accommodation on one level, which it was.

However, the information provided did not advise that, to reach the accommodation, we had to climb two flights of stairs. If this is not a problem for you, do not let it put you off, as we found the accommodation very comfortable.

Our second visit to Dovedale and it was perfect like the first time.

Everything we needed for our stay. Perfect location and a parking place is such a bonus. We'll be coming back next year for another relaxing holiday. Thank you Jane for letting us share your lovely apartment. Dave and Jane, Leicestershire.

This was my second enjoyable visit to this apartment.

Bed very comfortable. Excellent shower. Very clean and comfortable. The only down side is the heating system. I was not warm enough sat in the lounge. Pleased there was a telly in the bedroom. Could get under the duvet.

Very comfortable apartment, handy for the shops, cafe's and restaurants, easy access to all the local attractions

Dovedale was very clean and has everything you would want for your stay apart from a vacuum ( we like to have a clean up before we leave a place ) Thanks for the wine and chocolates, nice touch.

The air con was a godsend for the first couple of days as the weather was that hot. After that we just opened the windows for fresh air. There was a problem when we opened the secondary double glazing in the bedroom, as much as we tried, we couldn’t push the top part back up enough to lock it so it became ineffective therefore we were disturbed most nights/ early mornings by the heavy traffic passing by the window, and workmen in the square. The only other downsides were the end of the bed and my wife has many bruises on her legs by catching herself on it. Last one was the very creaky floorboards in the room and bedroom, if one of us got out of bed in the night it woke the other one up. It didn’t bother us through the day as we were out nearly all day. That said, it’s a smashing apartment. It’s a shame we hit on it when all the work is going on outside but when it is finished it will be top notch.

Lovely apartment in a great location.

Great to have telly in bedroom, nice comfy bed. Thanks for the wine & chocolate’s.

Lovely flat ,well equipped and tasteful.

It is hard to criticize this wonderful apartment the only downside was the bed was not ideal for the room as the headboard pushed it to close to the opposite wall and with a television on the wall it restricted movement around the bottom of the bed, with hard base with a sharp corner at knee height we both ended up with bruises. A divan with rounded corners would be better.

Thanks to Jane for a wonderful stay in Ashbourne.

Everything was spot on.10/10 for this place to stay in Derbyshire

A very comfortable and well appointed apartment in a central location in the town.

Perhaps a pair of oven gloves would be a useful addition in the kitchen. The A515 runs directly in front of the building and heavy lorries thunder through there all day and all night. Despite the secondary glazing in the bedroom (which faces the road), we found the continuous noise disturbed our sleep. There are also roadworks around the square and adjacent streets (ongoing since February until October), which very much affects the area (with the associated road diversions).

Dovedale apartment was exactly as described exceptionally clean well maintained and a definite for anyone looking to explore Ashbourne and the surrounding area.

The key pad entry system was great all information provided was well put together even video of different routes into Ashbourne. Just a thought but a visitors book is handy for guests to put where they visit and places they recommend to eat and drink and maybe some literature on places to visit. I know most people have internet access but having that initial idea from seeing a leaflet can be good.

A lovely apartment in a perfect location.

The apartment had everything and more that we needed. Private parking was a huge bonus. Only down side was all the work taking place in Ashbourne itself but this did not spoil our enjoyment. The work will only enhance Ashbourne when completed. We hope to be back again soon. Thank you to Jane for the goodies you left for us.

Superb apartment furnished to a very high standard with allocated parking spots and view of the market place.

Bottle of wine and chocolates greet you upon arrival with well documented appliance instructions, dishwasher tablets, bin bags etc. so everything there plus lovely shower, heating system and TV with apps. Everything thought of and no noise from other apartments. Thank you, Jane. We will definitely be returning.

Our stay in the Dovedale apartment was just lovely.

For location and comfort it’s 10 out of 10 will definitely stay again.

Dovedale was a really lovely property, very clean and tidy.

Plenty of storage space for clothes, everything was provided for you to have a great stay, bottle of wine and chocolates were a nice touch too.

The apartment was ideal for out short stay in Ashbourne, well - appointed and comfortable.

It was well placed for access to lovely countryside. Ashbourne is a very pleasant town with attractive places to eat.

The cottage was very comfortable and well equipped, clean and welcoming.

The owner had provided us with a couple of goodies on arrival and tea, coffee and sugar. A superb location for visiting the area.

Fantastic property, lovely in every way, has all the amenities you need.

Location is fabulous and with added free parking, makes this an excellent choice. Close to all shops, pubs, restaurants. Anyone renting this property will have a great time. And we would most definitely go back.

An extremely comfortable apartment with all the facilities you may need.

Easy off road parking and a lovely outlook over Market Square. No hesitation in recommending this beautiful place to anyone. Peter & Norma

Lovely apartment right in the centre of Ashbourne.

We appreciated the little welcome pack and the place was spotless. Really comfortable bed and a lovely view of the Market Square from the lounge and bedroom.

Lovely stay, convenient location with great parking.

Small apartment, but had everything we needed. Took my own hairdryer as one not listed but there was one at the property, would suggest removing sideboard in entrance and replacing with coat and shoe storage, and providing egg cups and a few more drink coasters. Welcome pack was appreciated.

A quality apartment in a fabulous location, ideal base for days out around the Peak District.

Spotlessly clean and so comfortable. Great parking and access. We highly recommend this apartment and will definitely be returning.

We had a brilliant time at Dovedale.

The apartment was beautifully decorated and so comfortable. Ashbourne and the surrounding area are lovely and the locals are warm and welcoming. It was great having a parking space as the market square is so busy. It was a pleasure dealing with Jane and we will definitely return and recommend to family and friends.

Very impressed with the furnishings , facilities and cleanliness.

Thanks for chocolates and wine . The Apartment was well situated ( and easy to find) in both Ashbourne itself and the area around . One little quibble the hidden bed base attacked my shin a few times !!!

The television needs refixing to its bracket to improve the viewing angle.

Apart from that excellent: see you again in 2024

Small but perfectly formed!

Beautifully renovated apartment in the middle of Ashbourne, including private parking. Spotlessly clean with good quality furnishings. The living area has a very comfortable sofa and an armchair plus a small dining table. The kitchen is well equipped - induction hob, dishwasher and wine chiller all included! All basic cleaning items were provided and listed in advance which made packing so much easier. Super comfortable bed - this is the first time I can remember not longing to be back in my own bed! A bit of a tight squeeze getting round the bed but worth it for the comfort. Both the living area and the bedroom have air con. This is certainly a good thing as far as noise is concerned - the only downside of this apartment is the traffic noise, particularly if you live on a tiny cul de sac as we do where more than 2 cars an hour is heavy traffic! The bathroom has a lovely big shower, underfloor heating and a heated towel rail. I have never seen so much storage in a holiday rental, and it all looks like it should be there rather than the usual 'dump a cupboard here, a chest of drawers there' and never mind if they don't match. Overall a beautiful apartment with a really helpful owner (Jane) and much appreciated wine and chocolates waiting for us.

Comfortable.

We were ‘snowbound’ one day so we were happy to stay in and did a jigsaw we bought from one of shops in town. Enjoyed the view of the market square from our rooms. Appreciate the chocs & wine from the owner though we didn’t use it during our stay. We would love to return back one day.

The property is nicely decorated, suitably laid out with a well equipped kitchen and bathroom, and spotlessly clean.

It is also in a great location to walk to facilities in Ashbourne, or cycle into the Peak District. Inclusion of washing up liquid/dishwasher tablets, tea/coffee and Prosecco were appreciated. It is however let down by the bed which we found uncomfortable (which was not helped with the mattress being on upside down) and is also too large for the room, making it difficult navigate to the far side. Equally the the sofa, which is a sofa bed, is uncomfortable and the cushions do not stay in place. Though not something that can be changed, given the properties location, and inclusion of air con to allow windows to stay closed, we did find the level of external noise was greater than anticipated given we live on a relatively busy road (be it from local pubs at weekends nights, road noise from significant numbers of HGV's from early morning and a pedestrian crossing) this impacted our ability to fully relax.

Extremely clean apartment with an excellent location.

We found the apartment had everything you needed but in short supply, enough plates but only 4 cups and likewise cutlery which meant you needed to run a dishwasher half full. We found the bed really comfortable and lovely and warm however, for us the sofa was uncomfortable - the cushions didn't stay in place. Lovely welcome pack and overall a lovely break.

We really enjoyed our stay in Dovedale, the apartment is in a great location, with plenty of shops, restaurants and cafes in the area.

The apartment is very clean and everything looks new. The only negative comment I feel I must make was the bed, which we found quite uncomfortable as it dipped in the middle, but apart from this everything was great.

We enjoyed our stay at the apartment.

Very pleased - everything as described; thank you.

A really nice apartment right in Ashbourne town centre.

Very well equipped and beautifully clean. It's location means there's inevitably a bit of traffic and town noise, but that's more compensated by the convenience (amazing how easy it was to while away a morning drifting from coffee shop to tea shop !) and a nice view from the windows. Ashbourne is really convenient for Dovedale and the Peak District and is only an hour from Sheffield. Lots of great walking, cycling eating and drinking available. We booked for a week and stayed for two, which probably says everything you need to know !

Apartment is set above a shop directly in the centre of Ashbourne.

The access is via a pin entry system and works well. The apt itself is extremely well appointed. Many fixtures and fittings are of a very high standard. The living area consists of a lounge dining area. There are smart TVs in both the lounge and bedroom and you can gain access to Netflix. The kitchen is of a very high standard with many quality integrated appliances (yes including a dishwasher and wine cooler). The bathroom, in line with the rest of the apt is very well appointed with a massive walk in shower with plentiful hot water. The bedroom has plenty of storage space with wardrobe (plenty of hangers) ,drawers and bedside tables. There are many sockets in order to charge any electrical items you may have. Also both the lounge and bedroom have air con......yes air con !!!!. You also have an allocated parking. Awaiting us on our arrival was a bottle of wine plus chocolates, a lovely touch and much appreciated. The owner was a great communicator and sent us all necessary details including a link to a youtube clip with directions to the carpark . As stated earlier its right in the centre of Ashbourne and therefore people who are light sleepers may experience some road noise. This however didn't affect us after many long days walking in the beautiful countryside. Ashbourne itself is a great base for many fantastic walks in the local area. To sum up, a great apt in a great area. Many thanks Jane for your hints & tips they were much appreciated

Excellent location with lots of places to eat etc within 2 mins walking distance.

The accommodation was perfect, clean & well maintained and we will return! Thank You

Excellent furnishings fittings and comfort high standard of cleanliness parking excellent central position lovely big windows for light and plenty of hot water definitely 10:10

Beautiful property in immaculate condition, with parking an added bonus.

Its situation in the centre of Ashbourne was perfect. Excellent facilities and lovely local shops and restaurants.

We stayed for a week at Dovedale.

It was the perfect location for Ashbourne with everything you could possibly need nearby - a great baker, a butcher, fruit and veg shop, plus a whole range of cafes and tearooms. The off road parking was very welcome, and we were no more than 30 minutes away from all the places we wanted to visit in the Peak District. The apartment itself was equipped with everything we needed. A wonderful rainfall shower in a beautiful bathroom with heated towel rail. A well appointed kitchen with wine chiller, dishwasher, induction hob plus underfloor heating which was very welcome in the mornings. The whole apartment was furnished to a very high standard with a comfortable sofa and armchair, a Smart TV, great wifi, plus a range of natural wood furniture. The bedroom had plenty of storage and a comfy bed. The owner contacted us with an information pack and provided wine and chocolates for our arrival. We absolutely loved staying at Dovedale, it was a fabulous place to relax, and we would highly recommend it as a great place for couples to stay. We would love to visit again.

Fabulous apartment in an ideal position for enjoying Ashbourne itself and surrounding areas

Excellent communication prior to arrival, with video of how to find the appartment and key codes.

Recently renovated to a very high standard. Bed was comfy, kitchen well equipped, huge shower, welcome gift and parking on site. The only drawback was noise from the town square and road. We did expect noise in this location, but found that heavy lorries passed by at all hours and bin lorries early in the morning. The area was beautiful, we enjoyed cycling the Tissington Trail, Dovedale, Thorpe and Ilam.

Spotlessly clean apartment and communal areas.

Good location and easy keyless access to the building with convenient parking space outside. The email interaction prior to visiting with the owner Jane, was very helpful. Nice views of the market square out of the large sash windows. Very comfy bed. Wine and chocolates much appreciated. We are very likely to return in the future.

The cottage was wonderful - stylish, clean and comfortable and a great location from which to explore the Peaks.

Jane was a wonderful host and replied promptly to all our correspondence and went over and above in quickly sourcing us a high chair for our baby when we asked if there was one available to use. As you would expect from an apartment overlooking one of the main roads through Ashbourne and the market square, there can be some traffic noise from the lorries driving through quite early in the morning and some noise from the pubs on the square but neither interfered with us having a good night’s sleep.

Well maintained flat with all facilities required for a week away.

In a ideal position with car park at the rear of the property and opposite the market square with a lovely pub, The George and Dragon that serve good food. Ideal for touring around the area with walks in and around the town. Would come back at a future date.

We had a fantastic stay and thoroughly enjoyed the apartment and facilities.

We will definitely recommend it to all our friends and family and look forward to staying again ourselves.

A beautiful apartment with a high standard of tasteful furnishings and a well equipped kitchen.

Right in the centre of town with an attractive view over the market square. A little noisy from traffic during the day with the windows open but hey you are in a town centre not a country cottage. Very close to nice pubs and restaurants. Thoroughly recommended.

We had been badly let down by another holiday company at the eleventh hour but this meant we discovered Sykes, An excellent and reliable service with a personal touch.

Our apartment, Derbyshire House in Ashbourne was awesome - great modern facilities in a fantastic location (overlooking the town square). Attention to detail - including video directions to free onsite parking and a modern well equipped kitchen meant we had a great holiday with good access to some of our favourite places in Derbyshire. A big thanks especially to Jane for taking the time to provide all the info we needed and for making our stay such a happy time,