Smithy Cottage

One of the best properties we have stayed in.

Owner has thought of everything to make our visit enjoyable, especially the fact that our dog was welcome too! Having the pub opposite was great - not noisy, lovely staff, and superb fish and chips!

Excellent cottage in a fantastic location.

Very well equipped and thought out. We felt it was excellent for children, especially having the cot, highchair and stairgate. We all had a wonderful holiday at Smithy cottage and look forward to booking again.

Fabulous small renovated cottage in a lovely area convenient for visiting the Peak District.

Very clean, comfortable beds with quality bedding and great shower, very well equipped modern kitchen, there's is everything you could possibly need. Plenty of spare towels, bedding, dishwasher tablets, washing machine pods etc. Having private parking is a bonus as the road outside always had cars parked there. The pub opposite is lovely, food is very good and great cafe round the corner. Thank you for the welcome gifts, very much appreciated. We will look forward to visiting again as its so close to family.

We had a lovely break meeting up with family.

This is a very comfortable place to stay with a particularly well equipped kitchen. The beds were very comfy and the pub over the road does lovely food too. The only slight thing was that the table wasn't really big enough for 4. It didn't spoil things because we brought in the patio table and used that but on a wet day that might have been awkward. Barlow is well situated to access the peak district.

We enjoyed everything about Smithy Cottage.

From the location and private parking to the comfort, cleanliness, quality furniture and kitchen equipment. We don’t have one negative comment to make. The Peacock pub opposite serves excellent meals, the Hackney House Cafe/deli has sells amazing quiches…and more. Thank you to Paul for popping by to say hello and ensure everything was ok. We plan to book again when visiting the area.

Fab cottage very comfortable and all facilities and equipment to a very high standard clean and tidy were very happy with our stay and would visit again Eileen and Brian

Very comfortable stay in Smithy Cottage.

It's a pity the cemented end of drive area isn't very nice. Perhaps some pots with shrubs/ flowers. The cottage is ideally situated for walks in Barlow and surrounding area. Would recommend The Peacock and Hackney Lane cafe.

The accommodation is gorgeous, everything in the cottage you need, all decorated to a high standard.

Owner is lovely and very prompt with any questions asked. Near to lots of walks and also great tea room and pub. Would definitely stay there again if needed.

We had a wonderful three night stay while visiting family in the local area.

The cottage is situated in a lovely area, and there are some great walks right from the doorstep, as well as being able to easily reach the delights of the Peak District. The accommodation was perfect for what we needed and was spotless. The kitchen had every utensil and the beds were comfy. The owners had decorated the cottage for Christmas too, a great touch.

A most beautifully presented cottage!

Impeccably clean throughout; comfortable beds with great bedding; superb kitchen with all the facilities you might need; separate utility room; nicely furnished lounge area with a small dining table; great bathroom with a super shower- always plenty of hot water for kitchen or bathroom. Arrived on a wet, windy and cold December Friday afternoon - great to enter a warm, cosy and clean cottage beautifully dressed throughout for Christmas! Small traditional cottage but beautifully presented. Thank you to host Paul for everything - including the finding of a gold earring with sentimental attachment that was so promptly posted directly to us - and thanks to Gemma who actually found it. Also - great location for Chatsworth and the pub (The Peacock at Barlow) - some 10 metres from Smithy Cottage front door!!!

Lovely well kept cottages ideally placed for our visit to Chatsworth house

Lovely cottage, ideal for visiting Sheffield and the Peak District.

Pub across the road a bonus

Cosy and clean cottage with an excellent location for visiting the Peak District.

Local cafe a must to try the delicious home cooked food. Well equipped and the owner was extremely helpful

Couldn't fault this cottage at all.

We were very comfortable and felt at home. Ozzie the dog was more than happy wondering in the secure driveway. Perfect for us all. We enjoyed our stay

We loved Smthy cottage in the lovely little village of Barlow It was modern, clean, comfortable & well equipped Hot water on tap & the shower was excellent Would recommend & stay again (Would like to add that it would be no good for anyone disabled)

Great little cottage really enjoyed our stay.

Very tastefully decorated with everything you would need catered for. Highly recommend this cottage and will return next year.

Absolutely beautiful cottage in a great place, so comfortable & clean !

!! The owner is great and can’t do enough to help.

Love this cottage, been 3 possibly 4 times.

It's feeling like a home from home.

Really enjoyed our stay.

The cottage was beautifully decorated, comfortable and had everything we needed. No niggles or disappointments anywhere Added bonus of a fantastic pub on the doorstep!!

Smithy cottage was clean and very well equipped for our week's stay.

Ideally situated for visits into the Peak District and close proximity to The Peacock and Hackney House cafe very useful! Steps and stairs are mentioned in the information notes but, as in any old building, these could be a little difficult for the elderly. "Welcome" gifts much appreciated.

Lovely comfortable clean property.

Pub is literally over the narrow side road, but no noise issues. Property is also just off the 'main' road through Barlow. I like to sleep in on holiday until 9 am to 10 am. I didn't experience much noise issues with the double glazing in the property. I used ear plugs just to be safe and was perfectly okay all week. There is no tea pot in the kitchen to make a brew for a few people or more than one cut. Apart from that very happy with the property.

One of the best equipped cottages we have stayed in, owners had thought of everything.

It was also exceptionally clean - a real pleasure to walk into. We had a lovely week with some great food from the Hackney House cafe, think we had something from there on most days. The Peacock was very friendly and served good food. Would definitely recommend as it makes a great base for visiting the Peaks.

The Smithy is a very well equipped property with high quality fittings.

The walk-in shower is excellent. All the furniture is new, the main bed is extremely comfortable, since our party were only 2 in number, we didn't use the twin beds. The owner has fitted thick blinds so as to prevent light from the pub, the Peacock, shining into the property.

Had a great time in Smithy Cottage.

There was everything we needed and it was in a really good location for exploring the Peak District. Cottage was lovely, and thanks very much for the welcome pack. Look forward to coming back in the near future.

Lovely and comfortable cottage, nicely modernised but still plenty of character.

Everything was spotless and working, the bed extremely comfortable and the shower brilliant. It’s very close to a number of nice eating places and dog walks. Would definitely recommend

Stunning property, quality fittings and the owners provide everything you could think of or need.

The beds and bedding of the highest quality, super nights sleep guaranteed. Great location, would definitely recommend and stay again. I did note in the visitors book that a guest had suggested a blind for the door and I would agree as I have a very timid small dog and barked each time car or prople walk past. A welcome addition if at all possible, everything was just perfect, thank you

Lovely week away.

Top quality from the beds to the bedding. Lovely kitchen. A real find.

This was our second stay at the cottage and it was just as good as the first time.

It is spotlessly clean and particularly well equipped. All the furniture is good quality and the beds are particularly comfortable. The pub opposite is very cosy and welcoming. The Hackney House cafe round the corner is lovely and sells great takeout quiches, croissants, pies, cakes and toasted sandwiches so you don’t need to cook if you don’t want to! We will definitely be back and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Absolutely fantastic place to stay.

Cottage had everything you could possibly need. The cottage was spotless with a fully equipped kitchen that had everything from a teaspoon to a first aid kit. The lounge had really good quality furniture that was very comfortable, really strong Wi-Fi (which you will need as internet service isn’t the best in the area ) and a smart tv on the wall. There is a separate room that houses the asking machine under the stairs. We only used the double bed as there was only 2 of us. OMG it was so comfortable. Good quality furniture and bedding makes all the difference. The bathroom had a walk in shower that had plenty of constant hot water. The heated towel rail warmed the room up lovely. The window blinds throughout the house were really thick so blocked out the light for a good nights sleep. The only thing I would maybe suggest would be a blind on the front door to block out the light from the pub across the road. This is only for spoilt dogs like ours that are used to sleeping in the dark

The cottage was clean and had everything we required.

Plus a little welcome gift which we enjoyed. The beds were comfortable and the bathroom/shower was excellent. Would highly recommend it to our friends. Best regards Declan and Carole Carroll

The property is very well maintained and spotlessly clean.

The beds are very comfortable and the shower is lovely and warm. Bedding and towels are high quality. The kitchen is very well equipped and there was a lovely welcome pack. The description is accurate and there were folders of helpful information on the surrounding area. The cottage was warm and cosy. It is directly opposite a beautiful pub with its own brewery. Just round the corner is a Hackney House cafe and bakery. It sells amazing croissant, pies, quiches and cakes to take away. We would not hesitate to return. The only slight issue would be if you were a party of four as there is only comfortable seating for three. We also would have appreciated a coffee table that we could have eaten our meals from as the dining table is really tiny. That won’t stop us coming back though. This is a lovely cottage.

Enjoyable stay in a well presented, clean cottage in a lovely central location.

Everything that you need is provided, plus a few extras, only thing missing for us was a bread bin. Beds were very comfortable. Fantastic cafe just around corner and lovely pub opposite. Would highly recommend .

Lovely clean and comfortable cottage.

Well equipped with everything you could need. The cottage is in a great location, ideal for exploring the surrounding area.

This cottage is absolutely beautiful & has been renovated to a high standard.

It is so well equipped that you only need to bring your clothes & food. It was such a great getaway for me & the dog that I extended the stay to 11 days in total - I was sad to leave this morning Thank you so much Paul

This old property has been tastefully renovated to provide a modern, very comfortable holiday let, with the rather quirky layout adding to its charm and evoking its historic use.

It is well equipped with good quality fixtures and fittings and has the added bonus of a great pub across the road and an excellent deli/cafe just round the corner. Ample off-road parking is another big plus. The outdoor seating might be better located at the far end of the driveway say, rather than next to the road….but that’s just a minor point which does not detract from the appeal of the property. Highly recommended.

Thank you Paul for the welcome pack.

Smithy Cottage was one of the best we have stayed in. It was very comfortable and well equipped. It had its own parking. It was also beautifully and tastefully presented. The bathroom sink was very small and quite hard to have a shave or a wash in. It was my husband who wanted a shave! That was its only negative apart from maybe a little noise from the Peacock. The proximity to The Peacock was also an advantage as we had our tea there.

We were very pleased with the cottage and the off-road parking.

Our dog isn’t an “escape artist” and being able to let her wander about when we were outside was good. The location with The Peacock across the road and the Hackney Cafe on the corner was wonderful!

Lovely cottage .

Everything you need is supplied . Constant hot water , lovely bedding . Spotlessly clean .

As previously described by another guest, we were fully aware that the pub opposite received early deliveries and we shouldn't expect to sleep in.

.. Not really an issue for us, as we're early risers. This is outside of the operators control, but perhaps is worth noting for some. The property is lovely and comfortable, and it's great to have off road parking. The beds are firm, but we found them comfortable and we had a great nights sleep . Kitchen pretty much has everything you need, however I would recommend that more crockery is provided, i.e. dining plates and even tea plates, although I appreciate they're not standard these days, but a biscuit really does look lost on those big plates. It's clear from the feedback made already that they take the comments seriously and they are proactive to remedy issues raised, apologies, I didn't have time to fill in the visitors book! Literally pub on your door step and around the corner a lovely cafe with fresh made pies and cakes and a great breakfast too, wished we'd discovered it earlier in our stay. Good information pack available, however I would suggest a few tweaks and to the advertising descriptions, happy to expand on this if the owner/operator wants to get in touch direct.

Lovely cute cottage.

Very clean and was well equipped. Bedrooms good size and beds comfortable. Beautiful views from the main bedroom. Great driveway space. Would recommend taking slippers as sometimes the downstairs felt a bit cold under foot. There is no local shop to walk to, a drive away of a couple of miles. This wasn't a problem for us as we were out every day and near a shop at some point. We went to 'The Peacock' for our first night to have some dinner which is literally over the road from the property. Delicious food and very welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

As we were first visitors everything was near perfect the only thing not perfect were the mattresses which were very hard very well equipped Very close to pub about 3 metres and deliveries started from 7 in the morning so a lie in would have been impossible but as early rises to us not a problem A fan would have been nice as very very hot in the cottage Reported freezer not working and slight leak to toilet