The Cottage

Disappointed after a 6 hour car journey to find there wasn't even a small carton of milk or a single teabag/coffee to make a drink.

Not up to usual Sykes hosts standards.

I booked this cottage for a few days away after a hard year for us.

We arrived at about 5pm and the cottage was very cold .The heating had just come on bearing in mind it is very old and a lovely setting it would have been lovely to arrive to a warm welcoming home.It took ages to warm up and as my hubby has been quite ill he and I felt the cold. We thought that we would be ok but then I became unwell too so thinking about the coldness we had had the previous night we decided to come home.It is the first time we have ever done this and it is a hard thing to do.The setting was lovely great views and the field for the dogs was ideal.The owner was lovely and there to meet us so I feel it is such a shame the coldness got to us . We left because of the coldness so sad .

My wife and I would like to thank Jane.

We had a wonderful weekend in Peak Forest, staying in a beautiful cottage with a wonderful view in a stunning part of the country. The cottage was simply beautiful so well presented and comfortable. Loved it and could not recommend the cottage as a perfect place to stay more highly

What a lovely quaint cottage, everything you need, comfortable, clean, great shower.

Pictures don't do it justice. Host Jane greeted us at the property, lovely lady, nothing was too much trouble. Perfect host and very accommodating.

When we first arrived we were met by the owner who was lovely and made us very welcome.

The cottage itself was beautiful and was equipped with everything we needed. It was really relaxing and our two dogs absolutely loved it running in the paddock. We will definitely be returning again.

The cottage was well maintained it had all you would need in it gardens were well kept but the one thing that lets it down is the sofa annd chair they are so uncomfortable it seems all the springs have gone in them we had to pile the scatter cusions on them to sit on they definately need replacing .

beds were very comfy .

The cottage was clean and well-equipped.

There is a footpath accessible from the rear of the property, but did mean walking our dogs through a field of cows - which potentially could be problematic for some people. We ate regularly at the Devonshire Arms in Peak Forest. It is within walking distance, but unfortunately the local council has not maintained the footpath beside the busy main road. We therefore had to drive to the pub each time, which was a shame.

A cosy and characterful property with helpful owners who lived next door.

Parking area spacious but there is a bit of a walk with your luggage. No welcome pack or spare toilet rolls so make sure you have all you need. Huge field at the end of the garden for exercising one’s dog. The garden is enclosed but not secure, the field is enclosed but not secure. The location described on the Sykes map is totally inaccurate, as is the What3words address given. You can’t walk to the pub along the road to the pub as it is very busy. There are footpaths either side but some stiles require fit people and fit dogs. The cottage was quite well furnished but lack of Wi-Fi could be an issue. The beds were very firm and the sofa very soft. The double bedroom was very cramped with a bedside table on one side only . I think with a bit of thought and some smart furniture changes, this could be remedied. We had a fantastic meal at The Bulls Head in Foolow and fish and chips at Tideswell, very dog-friendly area, even got invited into the deli with the dog for a treat.

This is a lovely little cottage - well maintained, clean, with good quality fixtures and fittings as well as loads of character.

The enclosed garden and adjacent field were perfect for the dog to stretch his legs. The situation is perfect to explore The Peak District, we had some lovely walks and nearby Buxton, Chatsworth and Bakewell are well worth a visit. We'll be back I'm sure!

Wonderful cottage and welcoming hosts, very informative.

The most perfect cottage for a relaxing week away. Felt very cosy and homely. Very clean and tidy, couldn’t fault anything. Actually didn’t want to leave, so will be booking to return again shortly. The setting was perfect, and the field for the dogs was an added bonus. Will be back soon Would definitely recommend this cottage.

A very warm and beautiful cottage in an ideal setting for exploring the surrounding towns and villages.

Very friendly host who did not bother us all week after our first introduction. Without any doubt, if we were to return to this part of the country, again, we would have no hesitation whatsoever in using this very same cottage. Would highly recommend this to anyone looking for clean simple accommodation to use as the base. We will definitely rate this property five stars

Quaint, cosy cottage with wonderful views, ideal for a short break.

The field at the back was a real treat for the dogs. I hadn't checked for facilities such as washing machine, dryer etc - I guess we assume that everywhere provides them. No great problem for a short stay though. All in all, a comfortable and restful stay.

Lovely views from the cottage and whole area is very dog safe.

Everything you'll need is there, and spotlessly clean. Will visit again.

The property was absolutely gorgeous.

Ideally situated to get outnumbered explore. Property is of an excellent standard set in beautiful countryside. The walled paddock for the dogs was great and hours really enjoyed running around. Hosts Jayne n John were very welcoming and helpful on our arrival. Would recommend The cottage to those who want to get away disconnect

We have stayed at both properties at this location.

Both excellent. A big thank you to the owners for providing a taste of the countryside. So many great attractions nearby to visit.

Beautiful cottage in lovely peaceful surroundings.

The paddock is great for dogs to be able to run free. No internet connection maybe a problem for some guests. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

The cottage is cosy and dog friendly.

We loved having the open view and the dogs loved being able to go out into the field. Very convenient. The owners were friendly and had thought of everything for our comfort. We found lots of dog friendly walks (no sheep) and great vegan food at local pubs and cafes. We particularly liked The George at Tideswell, The Old Sun Inn Buxton, High Nelly's Cafe for bfast in Tideswell, Yondermann's cafe by Cressbrook Dale. The Roost Cafe in Tideswell, Three Roofs Cafe in Castleton, La Gaby pizzeria in Buxton - dogs welcome.

We (2 adults and one small dog) had a lovely stay at this property which is cosy, impeccably clean and well maintained with an outdoor garden with seating and a large field at the back which was great for the dog.

We were met by the owner of the property and shown around on arrival. Also found the location to be good and enjoyed a very nice weekend in the Peak district.

A very enjoyable stay in excellent accommodation, a beautiful setting with stunning views near to many lovely walks and interesting locations.

An area we were not familiar with, but will be returning to.

Beautiful property in a great location with magnificent views.

Perfect cottage, perfect hosts, perfect location!

For a week exploring and walking The Peaks and Cheshire this little cottage has everything. It was cosy and comfortable for 4 adults and the garden and paddock were an added bonus for the dog. We will definitely be back, thank you

Cosy, clean, comfy Cottage nicely situated for touring Places of interest in the area.

Beautiful scenary. Most important for us dog friendly with field for exercise. Although well set back from road traffic could be heard.

What a wonderful few days we spent in this idyllic cottage.

Jane and John were so welcoming and we so enjoyed our first trip to this part of the country. Extremely dog friendly with a lovely paddock over the garden wall which was enclosed so dogs could happily play and run to their hearts’ content. I personally think that the negative feedback on the sofa and the size of the TV is far too “picky” but, hey, each to his own. I highly recommend this cottage and we will certainly be booking another visit

The cottage is lovely and the paddock to the rear was a fantastic addition for our two Irish Wolfhounds, especially as a lot of the places we visited either had a lot of sheep, so the dogs were on leads most of the time, or stiles, which our dogs can't do.

The garden was stone covered. It wasn't a problem for us and the views were fantastic. The road noise was a downside, but it wasn't an issue as long as we kept the bedroom windows closed. I would however request better cooking knives! With two big dogs, we cater at the cottage most nights wherever we go and the knives were dreadful. I know it sounds picky but they were blunt and cut at an odd angle - I swore a lot! Just one good, sharp knife would be fine.

From the Sykes pictures the seating was plush red velvet and looked comfortable.

In reality the sofa and chair were a faded green and most uncomfortable. I've had better furniture from Age Concern! The heating hadn't been on and the place was musty and damp and the thermostat was showing 10degrees centigrade only.. I know the weather was poor but I didn't expect damp to be coming in from the French doors. Upstairs also smelt musty and our clothes got damp. We left earliet than planned as a result. I can recommend the location but, sadly, not the property. I have used Sykes before and the properties were fine, but this was poor. Sykes need to do better

We found this property fantastic, Jane was extremely friendly.

Top quality furnishing, really clean and comfortable. Will definitely return.

Property was very comfortable with lovely views.

Great for dogs with enclosed garden and a field behind to exercise your dog. Good location for getting around to seeing many places.

Beautiful cottage , very well equipped, cosy and comfortable , also lovely for the dogs we couldn't fault it would book again if was going to the area

A Lovely cottage in lovely surroundings, Lovely friendly host, very dog friendly, and the field at the back is a bonus for them.

Only thing wrong with the place could have better sign posted as arrived in dark hard to find

Beautiful cottage Central location.

Friendly hoast. Wonderful holiday did not want to leave. Local pub was also fantastic.

A beautiful well equipped cottage with stunning views.

The 4 of us (+our dog) were very comfortable here for the week, so much so that I could have stayed forever! The information pack helped to locate local facilities and walks. I can't recommend it enough! Would love to come back some time.

Lighting was poorly positioned making quite dark in the evenings and hard to read The sofa was very low and saggy, not very comfortable.

Missed in the advert that the cottage did not have a washing machine. Parking was under some trees that covered the car with sap each night, meaning a couple of trips to the jet wash! Otherwise the cottage was quite homely and fairly priced. Would really benefit from a log burner for a winter stay.

The only small reservation was that the sofa’s were uncomfortable!

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A lovely compact cottage with amazing views!

(which strangely were not included in the property photos?) We would have liked to have it pointed out to us the proximity of the main road. It is also pretty unusual not to have WiFi these days. And a small fridge freezer would have been very handy! One single bed was very squeaky which meant our son kept waking up. Otherwise a lovely place! And very dog-friendly.

The cottage was in an idyllic spot, with spectacular views and walks from it.

However, it is a “ tired” cottage, with a saggy sofa and chair in the sitting room.It had no wifi which was my fault for not checking, and poor phone signal on our network(3). The kitchen has no dishwasher( not a great problem) and no freezer, which was more of a problem.Again I should have checked.The tv is small and as we are both close to 70, we struggled to watch it.The bathroom was fine, shower excellent.The bedroom was adequate but only a normal sized double...again, I need to check these details next time I book one!We had a lovely time despite these negatives!

Lovely cottage, great views from the living room, secure garden for the dogs.

Central location to popular attractions. Only slight negative, the Hoover is not very good when you have 2 Large dogs, but im sure they use another one once customers have left, as it was very Clean on arrival

The location and set up were just what we wanted.

For our first week we also rented the next door Barn cottage for extended family which was also excellent. Very dog friendly.

The cottage was perfect in most aspects.

There was an issue with the shower but it was handled brilliantly by the hosts. The view was spectacular.

Great cottage to stay in with lovely views.

The location of the cottage was great as it was only a short drive away from places to visit. Cottage itself is very comfortable with a secure garden for the dogs along with a shared grassed garden too.

Cottage was situated well within 35 mile radius of attractions .

Dog friendly area with plenty of places to exercise , with a good welcome in pubs .

Lovely cottage well presented with stunning views from the garden.

Very well located to take advantage of the surrounding area/beauty spots.

Such a beautiful cottage.

Very idyllic surroundings. The garden was full of daffodils and the view beyond was such an amazingly peaceful panorama of fields gently lilting up to hills in the distance. In the view from the sitting room there were no roads to be seen.Truly peaceful. I loved sitting and looking at this view. First thing in the morning there was a distinct sound of sheep which was so lovely as they were quite a distance away. From staying here we were able to visit a few highspots in the Peak District and absolutely loved Poole's Cavern.

The Cottage was clean and well equiped in a lovely setting.

Plenty of information and maps for sight seeing however although there was a pub in the village the nearest shop was in the next village a short drive away.The enclosed rear garden was good for our dog and there was also a field for her to run about.The only thing that was missing was any seating in the garden.

The cottage was lovely and the owner was extremely helpful.

It was a beautiful place

Lovely cottage, well situated within the Peak District.

The cottage overlooks a large field with stunning views which was perfect for our two dogs. Very clean and comfortable and would highly recommend.

This cottage is immaculate, comfortable and in an excellent location.

Comfortable and warm especially when we arrived as weather was cold and raining.

Lovely views from the cottage, which was handily located for days out. Only negative was the beds were very noisy when getting comfortable.

The organisation was very easy and straight forward.

The cottage was ideally located and a very comfortable base. Being able to let our dog out in a safe place was a real bonus. From the back we had stunning views. But as the cottage was on the main road, there is naturally going to be some road noise. But it did not detract us from having a great break.

A really cosy and warm cottage in a great location.

Stunning uninterrupted far reaching view from The Cottage. Spiral stairs have a fixed gate at the bottom which was good to stop the dogs going upstairs. Also plenty of room to put a dog bed/crate in the living room. A real bonus was the field at the bottom of the garden which were allowed to exercise the dogs in. A fantastic holiday for both dogs and humans!

Cosy cottage - great location - just needs better shower

Cosy, comfortable cottage in an ideal location with stunning views.

Super dog friendly with secure garden and a large enclosed field to let them run wild. Catered for our every need and would definitely recommend and return.

A lovely cosy cottage in a great location.

All the home comforts you need for a relaxing break with spectacular views to boot! We had a great New Year's here and would definitely come back.

A very pleasant stay in a comfortable, spacious cottage.

The oil fired central heating was great to come back to, being mid November. The location was good but just off a busy road. Absence of a hair dryer and grill pan were the only minor niggles.

This is a lovely cosy little cottage which is good value for money.

It is in a good location as a base for the Peak District (as long as you don't mind getting in the car). Very dog friendly, it was spacious and comfortable for my Husband, myself and our two dogs. There is a large field that can be used but this may be occupied by sheep as times. What possibly let it down slightly was the shower, not very powerful and the head height could not be adjusted and the double bed was creaky and uncomfortable (also seemed smaller than a normal double). However, we understand that the more luxury the facilities, the more the price goes up! One improvement I would suggest for the owners would be to provide more local information in the cottage about nearest shops/supermarket, dog friendly pubs etc. As phone signal is poor and there is no wifi this would be most useful.