Bay Tree Cottage

GREAT LITTLE COTTAGE We were met on arrival by David who gave us a warm welcome and showed us around the cottage inside and out, we met Rachel the next day, they are an amazing couple and let us know they were only next door if we needed them.

The cottage is small and cosy but big enough for the 2 of us plus our chihuahua, we read in the reviews before we booked that the bed is comfortable, we can now confirm this. There was also tea, coffee & milk so we could make a drink on our arrival, the cottage has everything you would need and good wi-fi so we could plan our activities for the following days. There is a pub 2 minutes from the cottage (The Tiger) which we used and really enjoyed our meal there and it was only a short drive into Belper. On a couple of occasions we parked our car in Belper, only £3.20 for the whole day, then caught the train to go to Matlock and on a separate occasion to Cromford to do the canal towpath walk. We would stay in the cottage again if we are in that part of the Peak District, thanks for letting us stay there David and Rachel, you are perfect hosts.

What a lovely relaxing cottage, so quiet, excellent space for my dog and really lovely property.

Very clean on arrival and hosts were very welcoming and courteous. Would definitely return if travelling in that location again.

Perfect cottage for two plus a dog.

We loved the interior which was cosy & well finished & had everything you needed. We agree with other reviews the bed is very comfortable. The views from the deck at the rear are beautiful & our Border Collie, Buddy, loved the field that he had all to himself. We were even lucky enough to spot a deer wandering through the fields one morning. Great location for exploring the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales. We would definitely book again. Thank you to the owners, who live next door, and greeted us on arrival & gave us a tour plus provided milk, tea and coffee for that much needed cuppa after a long journey.

Bay Tree Cottage was absolutely stunning, small but mighty!

!! Everything about it is finished to an exceptional high standard, spotlessy clean & fully equipped with everything you need. David & Rachel were amazing hosts who live next door, very friendly & welcoming. Bed was so comfortable so we slept well. Glorious views and a fantastic green area for our dog to run around, he was so happy to be off lead. It was very hot whilst we were there but the cottage is relatively cool and there was an excellent fan for our use. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend Bay Tree to anyone, it was the perfect relaxing break we needed after the stress of just moving house. Thank you David & Rachel, you have created a little treasured gem there. Love Claire, Paul & Kobi xx

very enjoyable very comfortable all what we needed for our stay good location for visiting other places and family would go again would recommend a stay

THIS IS OUR SECOND VISIT REALLY ENJOYED OUR STAY AND VERY COMFORTABLE ,DAVID AND RACHAEL VERY HELPFUL AND FRIENDLY TO HELP YOU ENJOY YOUR STAY.

WE LIKE IT SO MUCH WE HAVE BOOKED FOR NEXY YEAR.

Lovely place to stay.

Ideally located to explore the peak district. Views from the cottage are fantastic. Owners very friendly.

Fantastic holiday cottage, very clean and tidy as always.

Hosts lovely and ready to help if needed. Great stay and will be back again The bed is absolutely fantastic and comfy, had some great sleeps while away. Our dog Rosie loves going especially the field at the back, great for your four legged friends. Thanks again a fantastic break away.

Bay Tree Cottage delivered on everything we were looking for.

.. Great accommodation (very clean with everything you need) Relaxing and peaceful surroundings Beautiful vista Large paddock for our dog Summer to run around Large decking area to sit and relax Close to Matlock, Bakewell and Carsington Water (Carsington great for walks, long or short) Lots of dog friendly pubs nearby Needless to say, we had a great week and would highly recommend. Big thank you to Rachel and David x

5 star cottage , loved every minute of staying in the cottage ….

.highly recommend it …….

Outstanding property in stunning location.

Cottage was beautifully dressed with quality bedding and towels and very well equipped. A very warm welcome from David and Rachael who care passionately about the accommodation on offer and guest experience. Highly recommended.

Beautiful cottage spotlessly clean had everything we needed idylic setting

Had a great stay in this lovely small but very nice property.

Met and shown round by the owners who were extremely helpful and nothing was too much trouble for them...very nice people. The view over the farmland and hills is lovely and we saw an excellent variety of birdlife from the windows and decking. Very enjoyable Hopefully we will be back..... Thank you Pat + Pete

Fantastic place to stay.

The quality of all the furniture, towels and bedding is wonderful and so cosy. The under floor heating is bliss especially as I stayed the week of snow and storms. I loved my week here.

Very nice property, good location, friendly owners who accepted a couple of suggestions for minor improvements.

Large fenced field that was great for our dog. All in all a very enjoyable stay.

The accommodation was just as stated.

David and Rachel were very friendly and available should we need help or information, which fortunately for them we did not. Our dog Lucy thoroughly enjoyed running and play in the field and the view from the bedroom was amazing especially the sunrises. I can only say "thank you" for such a comfortable cottage which had everything necessary for our stay. I was amazed to find a gas cooker which was a joy as that is what I use at home. We would very much like to return in the near future all being well. Thank you once again.

Great place to stay.

Very comfortable cottage in good position to visit the Dales.

Fantastic views from the decking and an ideal paddock for an energetic dog.

Fantastic what a beautiful place finished to a very high standard.

Rachael and David were lovely friendly and we felt at home straight away thank you. Ralph loved the field at the back we all had a great holiday we will be back. Kind regards Linda and Steve and not forgetting Ralph

A lovely property with all amenities in a beautiful setting.

The owners were warm and welcoming. Would definitely book again.

Fantastic holiday and weather was great too.

Property was immaculate and very relaxing. Owners David & Rachael very helpful and welcoming, Rachael helped us out of a sticky situation (thank you again for that Rachael) And we have booked for next year already. Our dog Rosie absolutely loved the paddock at the back for a good run round & loved David & Rachael too. Not forgetting the fantastic food at the Tiger Inn really enjoyed our holiday. Cheers Glenn, Gayle & Rosie.

What a lovely place, had a really nice and relaxed time.

Cottage was so clean and comfortable. Hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Hopefully will return next year,

We had a great week.

Dave & Rachel were very friendly and helpful and welcomed our dog as well. The cottage was very comfortable. We liked to do our own catering rather than going out to eat and there were adequate pots, pans, crockery & cutlery. They left us some milk etc on arrival. There were lots of walks nearby and the use of the field at the back was an added bonus.

The cottage was a lovely place to stay as our base to explore the peak district,would highly recommend this property highly.

and we would stay again.

Wonderful stay in a wonderful location.

Thank you so much for a really enjoyable stay. We certainly needed the large umbrella you left us ! (we cannot control the great British weather). Everything was beautifully presented and well thought out. We loved the outdoor lights and have bought some for our own garden so we can remember our stay at Bay Tree cottage. Tina , Phil and Bella the Lab xxx

David and Rachel were great hosts.

They were very friendly and helpful. The cottage is very well equipped and comfortable. The fan was very welcome during the hot weather. Roxy , our border collie, loved the paddock to run in. All in all a great holiday and would definitely return. Would also recommend the cottage to anyone wishing to holiday in the Peaks.

Lovely cosy cottage in a picturesque location.

Everything was immaculate allow us to relax and enjoy our holiday. The owners were welcoming and very patient with our over exuberant dog who enjoyed playing in the field/garden provided.

Just a little suggestion - there were no egg cups for boiled eggs!

Perfect little cottage, just ideal for a trip to the Peak District.

Surrounded by beautiful countryside. The cottage is immaculately clean with a very comfortable bed and pillows. Great shower with plentiful hot water. My pup really appreciated the roughly half acre of land to run around In

From the moment we arrived david and rachael made us feel welcome, the cottage is beautiful and the view stunning.

Everywhere is within easy reach by car from the cottage. Fudge our 3 legged fur baby was always popping round to see david and rachael and this was no problem. We had an amazing week which was definitely helped by the beautiful weather. Thank you guys

We had a lovely stay at Bay Tree cottage, The cottage was lovely and clean and the outside decking area was a bonus with great views over the fields.

Lovely cottage and spotless.

David and Rachael were welcoming and super helpful. We had a good week weather wise. Enjoyed visiting Carsington Water where there are safe walks. Belper is lovely with pleasant people and facilities. Disappointed that we couldn't walk safely from the cottage but to be fair I should have checked that more carefully. I note your previous review where you are trying to have a pavement extended to your property. That would be great! The field was great to let the dog out in the morning so that helped a lot! Thanks for a lovely week..

We had a great week away, staying at Bay tree cottage, Rachael and David were very nice, and someone was always on hand,if we needed anything, the field was not as secure as we hoped it would be, So we always had to go out with our dog, and watch him, We had a couple of cold evenings, a heater we could control, or a log burner would be a great feature, we would be prepared to pay more for this, However Rachael did say, if we got cold, we could ask her to turn the heating up, we did once, but didn’t really like to keep asking, The Tiger inn is only a short distance along the road, but a very fast road, with no pavements, so we decided to give it a miss, Please don’t take any of the above comments as bad feedback, But as constructive criticism.

Most of the above points are easily fixed, and just stating what would have made our stay better, it was still a lovely place to stay, and we would have paid more, to stay there, And would definitely recommend it,

Lovely stay very quiet and peaceful.

Very handy base for places to visit in the area. David very welcoming and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Lovely property.

Very well presented and comfortable with amazing views. Enclosed field was perfect for my dog to run freely and explore. The owners, David and Rachel were friendly and helpful and my only disappointment was that I didn't see them before I left to say how much I had enjoyed my stay. Would definitely recommend Bay Tree Cottage!

What a fantastic stay we had in February at the Bay Tree Cottage.

David met us to show us around and explain things and let us know he was on hand should we need to as well as giving his number to text if needed it. The cottage has been tastefully and thoughtfully decorated throughout with high quality furnishing and fittings. Spotlessly clean and well equipped with everything you would need. The underfloor heating was a delight and enjoyed especially by our dog as was the enclosed field attached where he enjoyed playing every day. The views were spectacular and lots of places nearby to do as much or as little as anyone would want. We enjoyed the local pub (The Station) which served great food and the staff were very welcoming and especially dog friendly. All in all a fantastic stay and was able to relax and enjoy peace and quiet in a 5* location and would definitely recommend and we will be booking again in the future. Thank you

David and Rachel made us very welcome during our January stay at Bay Tree Cottage, including our elderly rescue cat, Billy, who enjoyed the amazing heated flooring in particular.

The property has high end furnishings and provisions throughout and looks very attractive with its original beams. The big, walk in shower is matched with Laura Ashley towels. The bedding is extremely comfortable. The cottage is spotlessly clean. There is a good sized parking area at the side of the property and the wooden decking at the back offers uninterrupted views of the rolling countryside. We'll definitely make a further booking here.

Lovely little cottage, spotlessly clean.

Had everything you needed for the stay. Bed comfy. Had a field at the back to walk our dog. Good location for lots of walks. Croissants, jam, butter and milk a nice gesture. Would definitely recommend and stay there again.

A beautiful little place.

So peaceful and quiet with fantastic views from the patio. A bonus for us was a secure gated field attached where our dog could run and let off some steam safely. David met us on arrival and showed us around with an assurance he was just next door and we could text him if we had any queries. The property has been renovated very tastefully and the furnishings and fittings are of a high quality. Everything is available that you could possibly require during your stay and the owners have clearly put a lot of thought into Bay Tree Cottage. We will be back for sure in the Spring to enjoy this little gem again.

Rachel and David are wonderful hosts.

Bay Tree cottage sits in an idyllic location. We enjoyed our stay and the peace and quiet. There are lots of local walks and things to do within a fairly short distance. The biggest bonus for us was the field attached to the property. Our dog had a wonderful time playing and exploring and we had piece of mind that he was safe and secure. I would highly recommend Bay Tree Cottage.

This small but well appointed cottage is a little gem.

On arrival you are presented with the view across the Ecclesbourne valley from the deck and rear windows which is simply wonderful (in our case when not in coud!). The interior may be small but is warm and very comfortable throughout. The smart TV with iplayer and Netflix gave us a few problems but we always got to watch what we wanted. David provided a very warm welcome and the croissants with butter and jam were a welcome bonus.There are also a host of places to visit including Kedleston Hall and Cromford Mills. Overall we had a great week despite the weather and would certainly return.

Very welcoming.

Cottage was spotless and lovely grass area for the dog to run in. Fully recommend

Situated in a wonderful location with marvellous views.

Very dog friendly with field for exercising. Ideal for disabled people. David and Rachel on hand for any advice......Very comfortable and welcoming....highly recommended.

It's was very cosy and inviting, the owners made us very welcome.

The view from the cottage was beautiful (depending on the weather). It was just what the doctor ordered, peaceful, relaxing and re charged our batteries. The local pub "The Tiger" was absolutely fantastic too. Planning our next visit already it was that relaxing. Thank you

We had the best stay.

It felt like home and had everything we needed. The hosts were lovely and the views incredible. It's a great place for the dog with the open field at the back. It's very comfortable and cosy and.couldnt have asked for more.

Really ejoyed our break away in Bay tree Cottage.

The quaint cottage had everything we needed and the owners were very welcoming.

Above expectations.

Hosts Rachel and David very helpful.view from decking magnificent you could sit there for hours.Tiger Pub just down the road very friendly with good prices.

I would like to give a massive thank you to Rachael and David .

..for the red hot welcome ..they really made us feel so pleased to be there.any questions we had were quickly answered ...The cottage itself has a terrific homely feel .we'll decorated and presented every need was catered for Little Dudley our dog was in paradise with his own field to run around in and tire himself out .All the features and needs had been carefully thought out ....perfect. !!!!! Nothing is too much trouble ...the shops are only a short ride away .....and the Tiger pub even nearer DO give the Ecclescomb steam railway a visit ...total nostalgia for those of us that can remember steam trains . A short review ...but very worthwhile experience...if it were possible 50 out of 10 Henry and Lisa Bradish I will be back hopefully April 2025 Again .....THANK YOU RACHAEL AND DAVID

Our stay at bay tree cottage was great.

Very friendly owners. Nothing was too much trouble. Ideal if you have a dog. So much wildlife. We definitely hope to stay again. Norman and jenny

Absolutely lovely cottage everything there what's needed.

We was there for our 50th wedding anniversary. And Rachel and dave who own the cottage brought us a lovely bunch of flowers and card . Also anything you need you only have to ask them they are a really nice couple. So peaceful and a couple of pubs just up the road do brilliant food .would definitely highly recommend this cottage.

Absolutely perfect.