Brightside

Thoroughly enjoyed our short break in this beautiful house, spotlessly clean & in a peaceful location, a generous welcome pack was gratefully received upon arrival.

an Ideal base for local attractions. I do feel though as the house sleeps 6 there could be more comfy seating, only 3 of us so not a problem but something to consider. No local shop, food in the Red Lion was gorgeous, limited opening hours though.

We had a lovely week, really clean and comfortable.

Would definitely recommend.

Lovely location very quiet and peaceful, accommodation very good would definitely recommend.

Accommodation very clean and well equipped with everything you needed plus very comfortable. Only comment could do with more hanging space for clothing and would be nice to have outside seating nearer front of building and maybe something a little more comfortable. But had brilliant holiday and hoping to come back great stay.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

We found Brightside to be clean, spacious and well-equipped. Excellent location, peaceful and private, yet perfectly placed for exploring the stunning scenery of the Peak District. Helpful information was provided both pre-visit and within the property. The “Welcome Treats” were much appreciated. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend to anyone and hope to come back in the future.

Lovely place to stay, very cosy, immaculate property with everything you need.

Would like to return again soon.

I booked Brightside for my partner’s 60th birthday celebrations weekend in April.

We were impressed by the photos of the property and the location away from the hustle and bustle. Great communication from Shelley as soon as we booked which gave us great confidence that everything was in place for our stay. When we got there we were blown away as Brightside was beautiful and very close to a working farm and a short walk from Birchover village. Brightside had a lovely open seating area and kitchen with views overlooking the valley and farm which gave a wonderful rural feel. We were 4 adults and the bedrooms were very clean and comfortable as were all the other rooms. We also received a welcome pack of Prosecco and a Bakewell tart amongst the items which were a lovely touch. Car parking was on site and safe and secure. The location was great and 30-40mins away from most of the attractions, which allowed a relaxed drive to appreciate the wonderful scenery. We also visited the Red Lion pub in Birchover village which was a fantastic village pub selling food and beers in a lovely cosy atmosphere. Sykes Cottages we’re excellent throughout with very clear instructions and helped make our stay good very smoothly. All in all a fantastic weekend in the Peak District and we will be back

A lovely holiday house in a great location.

It was clean and the downstairs was light and airy. The staircase at each end of the house was good as for the one room at one end with the ensuite, it would provide a bit more privacy being more self contained. A very nice welcome pack on arrival too! There are plenty of walks from the property and a good bus service just down the road that goes between Matlock and Bakewell. We made use of this by walking one way to these towns and catching the bus back.

What a fantastic rural holiday home.

Spotlessly clean & well equipped . Fantastic showers and beds were very comfortable We enjoyed a long-awaited girls weekend celebrating a 60th birthday. Plenty of room for 6 adults . Will definitely be coming back .

Accommodation very well presented and clean, the wonderful Christmas Tree was an unexpected pleasant surprise.

Overall no problems, just one small annoyance was the missing handle on the inside of the bathroom door in the en-suite nothing to grab to close it. Otherwise a very pleasant stay.

Cottage is well equipped, excellent facilities.

Host is very friendly and helpful. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

A fantastic property.

Rural location with amazing views. The barn is beautifully designed and equipped. Everything you could ever want/ need. Very clean and homely.

Thank you for our enjoyable stay earlier this month.

The welcome treats were lovely - especially the Bakewell tart. We really enjoyed quiz night and dinner at the Druid Inn. Lovely Cullen Skink soup and crusty bread. The kids said their beds were very comfy. We brought our own topper due to the previous mattress comments and were fine. Wish we could have stayed longer.

The mattress on the double bed above the kitchen needs upgrading

Excellent, well maintained and well equipped cottage, surrounded by rolling hills, and farmland, an absolute gem, with plenty of room and a big dining room table for board games.

We had an amazing family holiday. It was near to the locations we wanted to visit such as Chatsworth, Dove dale and famous towns such as Bakewell. The hamper of goodies was such a lovely thing to find, as we had no idea one would be left. Excellent communications with Shelley and Chris, thank you for your help during our stay. Great that there are walks form the cottage door, and the village pubs are easy to access on foot, with some star spotting on the way home. We felt the cottage was absolutely amazing!!

Really nice barn conversion.

Everything you need is there. The property was very clean on arrival. Great location for touring the area and visiting places. The driveway to the property is in need of some attention as the start of it is getting washed away.

Cottage was well equipped, in a lovely spot and communication from the property owner was brilliant.

Would very much recommend. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay and having such a brilliant spot to come back to each day make our trip truly fantastic.

Really comfortable, well-equipped cottage.

Good instructions for finding the property, and good instructions for utilities and facilities within. The welcome pack was a lovely touch, thank you. We stayed over one of the warmest weeks in the year, perhaps the option of a couple of small fans for the upstairs rooms might be an idea? Overall would recommend Brightside as a great base for the area. Would definitely book again.

The property was excellent, and really appreciated the owners had gone to the trouble to put a Christmas tree and decorations, such a nice touch.

Owners were friendly and welcoming. Thank you

The property is finished with a high spec, and the location is lovely, especially the views over the valley.

It's warm and cosy (although the heating needs adjusting as it was on in the night), and we appreciated the space in the house. A few things to mention, which have been mentioned in a couple of other reviews, so perhaps the owners can actually sort some things out so it gives a better review. The beds were all really poor, which I appreciate is subjective, but with large ridges in the centre and poor quality mattresses we didn't sleep especially well. Also in the ground floor room you need to put some kind of cabinets or shelves, the bookshelf is not ideal. For 2 people it would be hard to store anything, especially if you were there for more than a night or two. Perhaps swap the bedside tables for drawers? The L-shaped sofa is really only possible for 3 people to sit on, so if there were more of you it would be an issue to get comfy in the evenings. We wouldn't book again, because for this price we'd be expecting a little more out of a place to stay.

We spent a very pleasant few days at Brightside.

The cottage was very clean and comfortable. A beautiful rural location. It was lovely walking along the lane outside the cottage with views across the valley. Plenty of lovely walks and also the towns of Bakewell and Matlock just a short drive away. It was great that we could charge our car on site and the owners were very helpful with this.

Really nice accommodation, very well kitted-out kitchen and generally very comfortable.

Great access for walks and local attractions like Chatsworth. Really well managed too - questions pre holiday answered straight away, and we had a couple of little niggles while we were there that were sorted with the minimum of fuss - made the stay all the more relaxing! Highly recommended.

This was the perfect base for our holiday.

The toddler bed and high chair available at the property made our packing lighter which was great. The house was very comfortable and had everything we needed. My daughter loved running around the kitchen area which she thought was great fun! Would definitely stay here again!

A very well presented property, furnished and equipped to a high standard.

Very good communication from the property manager. Many thanks for a great stay!

We had a lovely family holiday at Brightside.

The barn is in a picturesque spot and is in a great location as it’s close to many family attractions, cycle and walking routes. The barn is beautifully decorated and was extremely clean and was a great set up for a family we particularly appreciated the small pull out third bed in the upstairs bedroom as this was the perfect size and height for our toddler. The welcome gifts were also a lovely touch. The garden is a great size with fab views however it would have been nice to have some nice garden furniture as well as a BBQ as currently there is only a fairly worn out picnic bench which is a shame as with such lovely views it would’ve been nice to sit outside in the sunny weather for dinner and enjoy the surroundings. As in a previous review it would have also been helpful to have some drawers in the downstairs bedroom and some more basic amenities in the kitchen such as foil, cling film, sugar and kitchen roll. However we had a fantastic week and would highly recommend and will definitely be returning!

Beautiful converted barn in a peaceful village location yet close to Bakewell for all amenities.

Holds its heat very well, so needed to open all doors and windows during our July stay! Imagine it is very cosy in winter. As per previous comments, comfortable seating for the four of us in the evening but would not be enough for six adults. No chest of drawers in the downstairs bedroom but plenty of hanging space. Lovely welcome basket and appreciated the body wash in both bathrooms. N.B. If you usually use foil, cling film, baking paper or kitchen roll you'll need to bring your own (we managed without and used the tupperware tub for our picnics).

Lovely property in a great location.

Easy to get to major attractions. The accommodation is set in a picturesque area. It was clean and homely. The welcome pack was greatly appreciated. Would definitely recommend this property.

A lovely place to stay.

We chose it because of the EV charger, and we really appreciated that that worked well.

The stay was very enjoyable, the facilities were excellent.

We would definitely stay there again. Chris in particular was very helpful and nothing was too much trouble. The countryside around the area is very beautiful with lots of country lanes to walk, two major towns not far away in Bakewell and Matlock and only 20 minutes from Chatsworth house. We walked part of the Monsal trail and Dovedale, all within easy driving distance. We didn't get the best of the weather but that's England for you.

A lovely airy cottage, comfy beds, well decorated.

Lovely walks nearby and a couple of good pubs within walking distance. Well situated for the Monsal and Tissington trails if you like cycling. The only drawback we could see what the fact the lounge did not have enough comfy seating for 6 people and the bathrooms were tiny. As it was just the two of us, however, it was fine.

Very well presented.

Owners attentive and friendly. Brightside lived up to its name as it was light and airy. Plus the lighting within all areas of the property is extremely good.

We had a really good stay with family on my 70th birthday 'long weekend'.

Everyone loved the property instantly. Lots of character, great bedrooms, warm, excellent parking, extensive kitchen area, spacious. Nice 'welcome' basket too. The property is isolated in a lovely quiet spot. Access roads can be a bit narrow and some 'challenging' potholes so just a little care needed. Its well situated for many ameneties and tourist destinations e.g. Matlock, Dove Valley, Heights of Abraham, Tram Museum. Village pub 'Druids' excellent food and very friendly. Owner very helpful and friendly. Would go back

Beautiful property, clean and warm.

Well maintained and comfortable. Set in a walker's paradise with beautiful walks in every direction from the door.

A beautiful cottage surrounded by wonderful Derbyshire countryside.

The cottage had everything us four sisters needed for a Christmas visit to Chatsworth. The old converted barns have been successfully turned into accommodation whilst keeping their historic features. Lovely and cosy, clean, comfortable beds, good showers, well appointed nice big kitchen , Wi-Fi, beautiful views, peace and quiet! We hope to return in the summer.

We had a great stay at Brightside.

Very clean and spacious. Great communication with the owner from point of booking and throughout our stay. Will definitely return! Thank you so much :)

In one word, well two actually; simply fantastic.

Sykes has the reach to help you choose what best fits you and, if anything, the pictures and description understate the property - which makes for a lovely surprise on arrival. Owners are on site and very amenable, helpful, pleasant and approachable. Only thing I missed was an additional armchair as the couch got a bit crowded with four of us relaxing... Not Goodbye then, but au revoir..

Beautiful property and position.

Lovely walks on doorstep. Great food and beer at local pub. Well placed for visiting Matlock, Bakewell and Chatsworth Hall.

Brightside is a very well-equipped, clean and comfortable property.

The owners have clearly spent time, love and effort into making this a homely and stylish cottage in the heart of the Peak District. The property is surrounded by farms and walks, including the Nine Ladies at Stanton Moor. There are also two great pubs within a short walking distance. Bakewell, Chatsworth House and several other attractions are a short drive away. We used the EV charger, which was easy and very useful. Our children loved watching the sheep and horses in the neighbouring fields. The owners are easy to approach and very friendly. They made us feel very welcome. We had a truly wonderful stay here, and this property comes with our highest recommendation.

A fantastic holiday cottage.

A beautiful and comfortable place to stay, well equipped, spacious, spotlessly clean and very well furnished. Plenty of extras such as a great tv, board games etc. The best holiday cottage we’ve ever stayed at - I’m sure we’ll be back.