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"Clematis cottage is oozing with charm and is matched by its fantastic location."
We would come back in a heartbeat. Thank you to our hosts for the very warm welcome!
Reviewed by ElisabethApr 2022
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"This is my 6th if not 7th Spring in the lively Clematis Cottage in its idyllic surroundings that I look forward to enjoy every year - so guess that speaks for itself."
I can’t fault it; just live it ❤️❤️❤️
Reviewed by HelleMar 2022
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"A warm cosy cottage perfect for a visit to the Chatsworth House and for enjoying walks in the surrounding countryside."
Reviewed by MichaelOct 2021
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"A super wee cottage."
Excellent location and furnished to a high standard.
Reviewed by DavidOct 2021
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"Lovely location."
. lovely cottage, ideal for accessing local places of interest.
Reviewed by Anne-eOct 2021
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"The cottage was equipped with excellent quality furniture and fittings."
Owners are friendly and helpful, leaving food gifts to welcome us. Ideal location for visiting the great houses and attractions in the area, and a couple of excellent restaurants and pubs a mere 10 minutes walk away.
A great stay in a cosy period cottage.
Reviewed by HeatherSep 2021
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"Ideal situation for exploring the Peak District."
Small and compact cottage with easy access to Chatsworth, Monsal Trail, Bakewell etc.
Reviewed by JohnJul 2021
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"This is the fourth time I’ve enjoyed the cottage."
I just love ot and the village og Baslow and beautiful walks
Reviewed by HelleApr 2021
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"A warm and cosy cottage and surprisingly very spacious."
Everything was very clean so we felt very comfortable entering it especially due to the Covid 19 situation. A great spot to enjoy the local area whether it be for walking, cycling, touring or just relaxing. Owners are extremely friendly and welcoming and their shop next door is well supplied. What more do you want for a great stay ?
Reviewed by GeraldineOct 2020
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"Wonderful holiday , really enjoyed our stay in Clematis Cottage, very cosy and warm with good facilities."
We much appreciated the welcoming gift of wine, bread and milk and friendly greeting by the owner, Mr Upton.
Reviewed by MichaelOct 2020
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"Wouod not book with Sykes again due to the way they handled our booking in light of Covid"
Reviewed by ClaireAug 2020
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"The cottage is well located and it is an advantage being adjacent to the village store which is well stocked."
It is small but cosy and the living area comfortable. For four, it is quite tight in the kitchen and it would have been helpful to have had a dishwasher, though I can see that space for one is an issue. The stairs are very steep - but this is mentioned in your description. A cottage full of charm and character and we loved the location.
Reviewed by RachelAug 2020
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"We’ve stayed here nine times now."
The great thing about this cottage is that every time we visit there have been improvements made. The owners also keep the standards maintained by regular decorating and replacing items. The cottage is ideally placed for walking and for easy access to the chatsworth estate.
Reviewed by JanetNov 2019
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"Quirky, cosy cottage, special thanks to our hosts for being so accomodating."
The wine, bread and milk was very welcome. Had a lovely week despite the weather. The cottage is a real home from home equipped with everything you need, Plenty of books, games and dvd's. Chatsworth House is in walking distance and well worth a visit. Lots of places to eat in Baslow. Would recommend , hopefully we will back. A++++
Reviewed by FrancesSep 2019
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"Such cosy welcome , cottage break really came across , lovely village ."
Peaceful but easy to travel the Peak areas . Thank you
Reviewed by JoanAug 2019
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"A lovely cottage with everything we needed."
Really appreciated the welcome package and having fresh bread in the morning from the shop next door. Visited with two children who really liked the cottage, especially the big bath! A fantastic base for visiting so many places. We particularly enjoyed walking to Chatsworth from Baslow.
Reviewed by JennyAug 2019
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"The cottage was straightforward to find, and a good base for exploring Derbyshire being relatively close to all main roads."
The cottage is linked to the village shop and post office (same owners), so during extended daytime hours there is always a helping hand nearby if required. We were given a tour of the cottage and how to light the gas stove, etc, on arrival. Also a welcome pack of bread, milk and wine which was appreciated. The cottage was plenty big enough for two adults and two children. The cottage is clean and well equipped, bedding was very comfortable, shower and bath were great, plenty of hot water. We didn't find the on-road parking an issue at all. There are a number of eateries (pubs/hotel/pizzeria) within a 10 minute walk, plus a Co-op in addition to the village shop/post office. We would recommend this property and would be happy to book again.
Reviewed by RebeccaAug 2019
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"Positives: very comfortable mattresses."
Generally very clean and tidy. Very well situated.
However: no soap in bathroom on arrival which was not very welcoming. We left a bottle for the next family! The temperatures on the knobs on the cooker had all warn off which made it very difficult to cook meals and the shower mat was utterly filthy. Stairs were very steep and steps narrow. Large enough for two people but any more would be cramped. I would not return to this property but had an enjoyable holiday. Chatsworth Farm shop should be visited early in a holiday particularly if you want to spoil yourselves. The food they sell is delicious.
Reviewed by DavidJul 2019
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"The cottage was just what I wanted an old style of living with all the comforts of today."
I felt as though I had gone back in time it was lovely .
Reviewed by DavidJun 2019
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"Located in Baslow, the cottage is perfectly situated for walks to Chatsworth House, and very short journeys by car to Bakewell, Monsal Head and Viaduct, Eyam, Matlock to name but a few."
This is the 5th year of booking Clematis Cottage for myself and my mother and we ❤ it. As soon as we walk through the door, it feels like coming home.
Clematis Cottage is impeccably decorated and furnished in keeping with the character of the property.
David and Christine Upton are the proud owners of this cottage, and are always so kind and friendly.
Reviewed by JulieMay 2019
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"Nice cottage in a good location."
Nice welcome pack of wine,bread and milk
Reviewed by PaulApr 2019
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"Had a great hols, so you can see why I gave the cottage full marks."
This is my third time at the lovely Clematis Cottage in stunning Derbyshire, this Spring time of the year it just looks divine; we can walk straight out from here on long walks; did drive further away a couple of days to meet up with other walker friends, but no real need. Thanks again
Best regs Helle
Reviewed by HelleApr 2019
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"Beautiful little cottage next to the village shop which was really handy but you really didn’t notice the shop otherwise."
Big enough for two adults and two teenagers. Cottage was very well equipped and very clean. Lovely village. I think if you were elderly you would find the stairs rather steep but for us it was absolutely fine. Thank you.
Reviewed by PaulApr 2019
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"Perfect, we loved it!"
Everything you could need, heaps of character and plenty to do in the local area.
Reviewed by NatashaMar 2019
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"Cottage was generally good and well located."
Full of character.
Kitchen equipment and utensils could do with a refresh / replace.
Oven needs testing as I don’t think it’s hitting the right temperature.
Reviewed by TomMar 2019
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"Lovely cottage in a lovely location."
have booked another stay there.
Reviewed by ElizabethFeb 2019
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"The cottage as always, was very cosy and warm."
Every year the owners make improvements and additions to improve the customer experience. This cottage is very well situated for walking into the chatsworth park and is close to shops and restaurants. I would highly recommend.
Reviewed by JanetNov 2018
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"We had a lovely stay at Clematis Cottage."
The cottage had everything we could need and was perfectly located for the activities we wanted to do while we were there. We were greeted with a pack of tea cakes and a bottle of wine, which is a lovely touch and very welcome! The cottage is situated right next to the village shop and is owned by the family who run it, so there is always help if needed and is perfect for supplies if wanted.
We ate at Rowley’s, Fischer’s Baslow Hall (a treat for our anniversary) and Il Lupino Ristorante, all of them are spitting distance from the cottage and highly recommended. The Lavendar Tea Rooms in Bakewell is a particular favourite that we’ve been to on previous visits.
For those that like to stay in, there are DVDs and books galore (although we noted that a lot of freeview channels were not available). WiFi is good (the details are not in the welcome pack but are on the WiFi box itself). Reception is a little hit and miss upstairs but this is an old cottage so it did not bother us.
The shower is not as good as the cottage details suggest. It was basic and satisfactory. There is a lovely roll top bath as well.
The cottage is near a school but we were lucky with the parking as we were there during half term but I imagine it’s a little challenging if you try and park in the early morning or afternoon during term time. However this just requires a little bit of planning around, and common sense) and it would be absolutely fine.
We would definitely return to Clematis Cottage and look forward to doing so in the New Year.
Reviewed by GillOct 2018
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"We brought a friend with us who had spent a lot of time in the area."
Sadly her husband has passed away and this was a trip down memory lane which she so enjoyed it. The cottage was ideal for walking to Chatsworth House.
Reviewed by JaneOct 2018
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"Genuinely homely and characterful cottage."
Owners very welcoming and availabile (in shop next door) but totally non-intrusive.
Great location with walks from house and good eating options on foot.
Stairs challenging for mobility-impaired (can’t remember if this was flagged but if not, would be worth doing so). New bedding would improve comfort and update ‘feel’ a little.
Reviewed by HelenAug 2018
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"An absolutely lovely property in a beautiful part of the world."
Would definitely recommend both the property and Sykes Cottages. Many thanks.
Reviewed by AndrewDec 2017
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"Lovely weekend with friends."
Great location as we could walk to Chatsworth House, Nice pubs and restaurants
Reviewed by NicolaNov 2017
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"Lovely cottage in perfect location for visiting Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall ."
Situated in a pretty village and a short drive to Bakewell . Will certainly book again .
Reviewed by SusanJun 2017
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"It provided an excellent opportunity to share a beautiful cottage with old friends and we wrote some positive comments in the Owner's Visitors Book."
Reviewed by MarjorieMar 2017
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"Great little cottage in a lovely location just a short walk to Chatsworth house."
Cottage is spotlessly clean, super comfortable and really cosy of an evening. Perfect for a family or a get away with loved ones. We wished we could have stayed longer.
Reviewed by RuthMar 2017
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"Absolutely loved the cottage; it was cosy, very tastefully furnished and stylish decorated to suit a cottage."
Will definitely return and recommend to others.
Reviewed by HelleMar 2017
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"We had a great weekend at Clematis cottage, it's in a good location for walking into Chatsworth or the edges."
The owners were very helpful. We will book the cottage again.
Reviewed by NicholasJan 2017
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"This is the second time i have stayed at this cottage."
It is a lovely cosy cottage in an excellent location. I will book to stay again. A real gem.
Reviewed by KerryNov 2016
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"A lovely cottage ideally placed for Chatsworth and surrounding districts."
On road parking but we didn't find any issues finding a space close to the property. Would benefit from Wifi.
Reviewed by AnneSep 2016
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"The cottage was extremely comfortable and the amenities provided were excellent, the location was very convenient for walking to Chatsworth House and also visiting other towns and villages in the Peak District."
We felt it was our very own "Escape to the Country".
Reviewed by JoanSep 2016