Rowtor

A well-appointed and ideally situated cottage.

Excellent information provided to us beforehand, especially advising against approaching on an unsuitable road (the sat-nav route). Our only challenge was understanding the television controls which we seemed to master more by luck than judgement. Although our weather was a mix of sunshine and showers we were able to return to the comfort of the cottage.

Our 2nd year at Rowtor - a quiet place to stay.

A fabulous location with great access to numerous walks, both on the doorstep and further afield. Accommodation top class with plenty of space for 6. Equipment good (although more mugs & tea towels would be useful). Thoroughly recommend the Red Lion for good value food and a warm welcome. We all love it!

Excellent communication from the start with all the information we sought being answered (thank you Shelley).

Very clean property, well looked after. The location was ideal for our needs with lots to visit in the area.

Well, second time staying here and we just can’t fault this property.

Amazing facilities, comfortable, great views, access to local walks (or you can drive further afield). Access to local amenities, Bakewell and Matlock both within 15/20 minutes away. The kitchen is well equipped with great appliances, cooking utensils etc. The hosts are really responsive, had a small issue which was resolved efficiently and nothing to do with the property, just a result of being surrounded by nature, Chris is a really nice guy! Rowter really is a home from home, we like it so much it’s booked again for next year! Thank you

We had a lovely stay at Rowtor in Birchover.

The cottage was beautifully presented, very clean, and extremely comfortable, with everything we needed for a relaxing break. It felt welcoming from the moment we arrived with the additional touch of fizz, homemade fudge and Bakewell tart and was well laid out for a stress free stay. The location is excellent for exploring the Peak District, with scenic walks straight from the door and the village itself being quiet and charming. After busy days out, it was a pleasure to return to such a cosy and peaceful cottage. Rowtor is a fantastic base for a Peak District holiday and we would happily recommend it. We would definitely consider booking again.

Accommodation perfect for our first family Christmas away.

Kitchen well equipped with a large open plan area for us all to mix. Loved the location. So peaceful and so many beautiful walks, right from the doorstep and the added bonus of two very good pubs in the village. The Druids Inn was so welcoming to all of us. We couldn't have had a better experience. Owners very friendly and helpful. Absolutely loved it!

Our 3rd stay in this lovely cottage.

We love it for the spacious rooms, beautiful decor, comfy beds. The location is excellent for walks, sightseeing or just chilling in the local pub.

Lovely property, comfortable sofa and beds and wonderful rural views.

Kitchen and bathrooms modern, excellent showers and all clean on arrival. Very good directions to find the property, but it might be harder to find if you arrive after dark. Excellent communication from the owners before the booking. The property, its location, and the ground floor bedrooms made this an ideal place to stay for our holiday. We had a really enjoyable break..

We have just returned from this cottage & wish to place on record our supreme satisfaction of this truly beautiful holiday accommodation.

It was perfect for us & our daughter, son & their partners. They were able to take beautiful walks direct from the cottage & afterwards relax in the warmth & comfort of this well appointed, spacious & well fitted home. Haddon hall’s Xmas market was a delight. I would like to recommend future visitors to take a meal out at Aroma Lounge Kashmiri restaurant Darley Dale, The food & service were of the very highest standard. All in all a truly great holiday

Beautiful cottage and surrounding area, will most definitely consider coming back!

Excellent cottage!

Beautifully appointed, fantastic location and a friendly welcome.

We absolutely loved our time at Rowtor, spotlessly clean, great facilities, beautiful location and scenery, and we enjoyed the pubs!

Prosecco, Bakewell Pie and home made fudge on arrival was a lovely touch. We are already planning our return, we had such a relaxing time even with 2 little ones. Thank you.

Stunning barn.

Wonderful views. Exceptionally clean and well stocked with everything you need. Very home from home. Owners very friendly and helpful. Thank you for the welcome pack. Beautiful walks from the barn. Great pubs in the village.

Great secluded location, top notch facilities and a very comfortable stay for a large group.

Would definitely recommend!

A lovely and spacious property.

Walks from the door and 2 great pubs just a short walk away. Communication was great from initial booking right up to our stay. Stayed a week and will definitely be back. Thank you

We all had a wonderful time staying at 'Rowtor.

' The property exceeded our expectations and was bigger than we had imagined. It was decorated beautifully throughout with all mod cons and a lovely kitchen; with lots of useful utensils to use. It was spotlessly clean on arrival which meant we could start our holiday and relax straight away. A welcome pack on arrival was very much appreciated too. We particularly loved the showers which had excellent water pressure and we were reluctant to leave behind! :) The bathroom and shower rooms were modern and clean and shower gel and hand cleanser was provided, which was a nice touch. There was a large dining table which was great to sit at for meals together and a very large comfy corner settee to sit and read ( a nice selection of books, maps/tourist info too) or watch the large TV. The property was very spacious, with a coat and boot area which came in very handy. There were also two great local pubs and plenty of places to eat around the area (the property guide had lots of suggestions and information which was much appreciated.) It was nice to have the table outside and lawned garden area to sit in when the sun shone. The converted barn is situated above the village of Birchover, not far from Bakewell and is set in a very beautiful landscape with stunning views and perfectly placed to explore The Peak District National Park. We were made to feel very welcome and would highly recommend the property to anyone thinking of visiting the area. There are numerous walks in the local area and we would definitely like to return to explore more of them. It really is a stunning place to stay and we couldn't have wished to stay anywhere nicer. We visited lots of different areas of the Peak District and still have a long list of places we'd like to visit in the future and we would love to stay at 'Rowtor' in Uppertown again. We would like to thank the owners and manager for accommodating us on our holiday and for all the emails and info before we came. Thank you! :)

Excellent 1 week family get together in the Rowtor at Birchover.

The accommodation was ideal for the 9 of us, 6 adults and 3 children (11,8,3) and had all of the facilities required. Some of our group had travelled over from a residential area on the East Coast of the States so were in awe of the beautiful countryside surrounding the cottage. We would 100% recommend a stay here and will definitely look to stay here again in the future.

A wonderful one week stay at Rowtor.

House is fantastic and very comfortable. Views and area are great with the village and pubs a short walk away. Matlock is a short drive where you have a large supermarket. Contrary to the house description the downstairs bedrooms do not have a Jack and Jill bathroom, but each bedroom has a large on-suite. The on-suite for the upstairs bedroom is small but adequate. Would definitely recommend.

A superbly presented property that exudes quality and attention to detail.

We especially appreciated the generous welcome pack. We did have to go out and buy a sharp knife and a veg peeler because the IKEA knives provided were pretty useless. Also the mattress in the upstairs bedroom was apparently very uncomfortable. These issues aside, we thoroughly enjoyed our time there, it’s such a beautiful spot in a great village with two fabulous pubs.

Loved our stay in this property.

Clean, airy and comfortable with everything we needed at hand. Convenient for getting around and exploring the area which we did extensively. We would definitely recommend the Druid inn down the road as we had some excellent meals there. Yes there are 5 steps to the property but my 90 year old father negotiated them daily. Everything great for our week including the weather. We recommend this property to others.

Lovely quiet setting, very clean, spacious cottage for 3 couples.

Perfect location for walking - several well documented hikes within 5 miles (some starting from the door). Owner, called to check if we had settled in o.k. - nice touch. Local pub (Red Lion) very friendly, good food and reasonably priced. Think we'll be returning next year.

We had a super stay at Rowtor.

One observation that would improve the property is please fit handrails to the upper bedroom.Location is superb to visit the locality.

It was great.

Good location in the peak district. Well furnished and comfortable accommodation.

Beautiful location with fabulous views and furnished to a very high standard with everything you could need for a great holiday.

Local pubs within walking distance and perfectly situated for visiting Bakewell and Matlock and loads of other very interesting places. Would highly recommend this property.

A fantastic property, located in between Matlock and Bakewell.

Amazing 360 views, great sunsets and so many local walks you can do just from the house. Very comfortable, has everything you need to cook clean and today up! There was only two of us staying there so more than enough space, a great TV and selection of board games for relaxing in the evening. A hoover would handy however, not essential as a broom, dustpan and brush and a speedmop all provided I am just lazy! If you haven’t booked it then you need to ask yourself why?! We are looking at booking again and we haven’t even been home for 24hours yet!

The property was perfect Fantastic location, funished & kept to an extremely high standard The local property manager for Sykes ( Shelley) was excellent, sorting out a small issue immediately.

Would definitely stay here again, highly recommended

This was our second visit to Rowtor Cottage.

Can't fault this lovely place, so comfy & spacious, perfect for friends or family gatherings. Walks from the door & great pubs close by, don't miss Sunday lunch at the Red Lion! Hope to be back soon. Val

5 star property.

We were very impressed with Rowtor.

It was beautifully presented and exceptionally clean. We loved the open plan kitchen and sitting room - so light and airy with superb views. The bedrooms were spacious, the beds very comfortable and the bathrooms nice and modern. As a party of 6 friends it worked perfectly with us each having our own bed with the two ground floor beds having been split into twins, the mezzanine sofa bed and the upstairs one. The location was great, surrounded by fabulous countryside and great walks.

Beautiful accommodation, with very large rooms and furnished to a very high standard.

Everything we needed was there. Spotlessly clean. Communication from the hosts was very prompt.

A beautiful property, in a picturesque location.

All the bedrooms, bathrooms and living areas are pristine, it really was a home from home. We are already planning when to return!

A lovely property to stay in for our first visit to The Peak District.

It had everything we needed for the four of us, my daughter and her two boys, 12 and nearly 14. Everything is done to a very high standard.The beds were extremely comfortable and the showers powerful. The main area was spotlessly clean but my daughter did find a lot of dust under one of the beds when retrieving a sock which explained why my younger grandson kept sneezing in his room! The garden is at the front of the property and as it was October when we stayed we didn’t make much use of it but had it been the sort of weather to eat outside then one would be in full view of the other properties. This wouldn’t particularly bother us but some people may prefer a little more privacy. The area is beautiful and we visited a few National Trust places and Dovedale an Ilam Park are definitely worth visiting as is The Heights of Abraham. Also Chatsworth is only about 15 minutes away and that was very enjoyable. We did wonder why there was no visitors book as we enjoy reading other people’s comments and advice on where to go. Lastly we appreciated the goodies that were left for us, thank you. I would thoroughly recommend this property.

Rowtor was a wonderful place to spend a weeks holiday in the Peak District - wish we could have stayed longer!

Hopefully we can return on another occasion!

Very comfortable cottage with beautiful views from all windows.

Pity we had to cut short our visit. Only negative comment is that you have to walk across grass to get from the gate to the door. When wet, shoes get muddy and track mud indoors. A few stepping stones would be helpful. We plan on coming back though!

We were very happy with all the facilities at the cottage everything we needed was there The owner lives on site and came to check we were happy with everything we did appreciate the goodies left for us

Absolutely stunning property, the owners have done an amazing job, it was lovely and warm on our arrival and spotlessly clean, really comfortable beds and 5 star furnishings, we have stayed in a lot of properties and this is definitely one of the best.

We really enjoyed our stay at Rowtor.

The beautifully converted barn is modern and stylish with everything you need for a very comfortable stay. There is a large secure facility for storing bicycles. There are stunning views all around the property. Excellent location for walks and cycling, although very hilly, but the nearby Monsal and Tissington Trails are perfect for a very scenic and less challenging bike ride. The village was within walking distance with a couple of great pubs, particularly The Druid Inn. The property owners live in the farm house opposite and were very friendly and helpful giving us some tips on local walks.

Fantastic cottage with everything we could wish for.

Thank you

It was an absolute joy to spend a week here in this amazing cottage.

The facilities were top notch and the area was just of of this world, Would highly recommend to anyone who wants a nice reclusive place to stay.

A lovely house in a stunning location with open fields all around.

The property is modern, spacious and very comfortable. Ideal for a large family or group. We had a wonderful time at Rowtor

Fabulous property.

We stayed for a week with 5 adults, a teenager and a child. There was room for everyone and it felt really spacious and modern, with everything you could want (apart from a pizza wheel haha). Situated in beautiful farmland with lovely views. Some amazing sunsets. Worth every penny.

We had a weeks stay in this spacious clean airy property which has a great location with some nice places to visit within a short drive.

Pleasant walks nearby and the children in our party loved watching the horses and cows near the property. We enjoyed the well kept outdoor space, lucky with the weather!

Fantastic stay at this lovely barn style cottage.

Clean. Light. Spacious. The weather allowed us to make good use of the very well maintained outdoor space. Brilliant week spent there.

A lovely stay at a beautiful modern property surrounded by farms and very scenic areas.

The property backs up to a farm that has horses on the field that wonder close by, which the kids loved. The kids also loved the walking trails near by and the garden at the front of the property. Everything is within driving distance and there is even a kids playground nearby which can be reached by foot. The owners were simply fantastic. The main owner greeted us when we arrived and was very flexible on various aspects, he even lent us his BBQ allowing us to place our disposable BBQ on top of it and asked if we needed anything else. To top it off, he kindly returned our phone (that we forgot) back to our home address in person, which was not a short distance! Thank you! I would happily stay there again with my family. 10/10.

Thank you for a lovely week in the Rotor holiday home the property was first class ,we appreciated the welcome pack.

It was very comfortable and well equipped to a high standard with lovely views of the countryside our 2 year old granddaughter loved the sheep and horses outside her bedroom window. We would recomend this to anyone who wants a relaxing break or wants to explore as close to Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock.

Being disabled and having the steps to the cottage from the car park it was a struggle every day .

Booked as we thought it was accessible in all ways The steps to the mezzine had no hand rail not suitable for older person.. The views were lovely ,and facilities were excellent for a family

A great place to stay.

Very quiet and situated between Matlock and Bakewell. I would definitely stay here again.

Cork stone cottages ROWTOR!

Was our cottage. the Initial response on entry Beautifully set out and comfortable. Plus:- excellent response when guidance needed re. House temperatures. Also one in the party needed medical attention (1 off problem). Again great support information. Lovely walking area. Best cottage we have visited. 10 out of 10

Ideal location for walking in the Peak District with wonderful views.

Great property size for 8 people and all good size rooms. Will happily stay here again.

Fabulous property.

Great views. Stayed for a week. Three large bedrooms with excellent bedding and ensuite. Owner very helpful with setting up sofa bed on mezzanine and getting a travel cot. Clean and bright. We spent a lot of time indoors as the weather was awful. Very generous welcome pack including a gingerbread Christmas Tree! Well equipped kitchen. Both local pubs were excellent and served great food. Negatives are small ones: no pint glasses, no large mugs, no kitchen towel and only one loo roll per toilet. Boot room needs wall hooks for the tons of outdoor coats we had! Would certainly rebook. Thanks

Beautiful property in a fantastic location surrounded by open countryside.

The owners have renovated this property to a very high standard, they are very welcoming and on hand if you have any problems without being invasive. It really is a home from home.

This is a beautiful property renovated to a high standard.

It's clean, warm and comfortable. It has great views over the countryside and is in a quiet location. The open plan kitchen/diner/lounge is a wonderful space to relax in. Shelley and the owners were really accommodating and friendly, and followed up with all the questions we had. This was for a special occasion (my Mum's 60th) so we were really pleased that it felt special and went so well.

This has the wow factor, a beautiful and stunning cottage, everything provided that you would need.

Everything very clean, all bedrooms have their own ensuite. Beds really comfy. Very comfortable seating and dining areas. The view's are amazing, surrounded by beautiful countryside. Definitely going back. Thank you Shelly for all your help with our requests.

We enjoyed our stay at Rowtor to the fullest.

It’s a lovely cottage at an amazing setting and the owners were very friendly.

Absolutely beautiful place, thank you so much we had an amazing time.

We would love to visit again!

We had a fantastic stay as a group of friends, the cottage itself it’s finished beautifully!

We cannot wait to return. The hosts were super accommodating and the welcome hamper was a nice surprise. The views are stunning, as is the bedding! Thank you for a wonderful stay at Rowtor

Very enjoyable short stay.

Exceeded our already high expectations