The Mouse House

The Mouse House is delightful, quirky,cosy,comfortable and clean, there is absolutely nothing to fault.

Just one word of warning , the stairs are not for the unsteady, I'm 78 and while I had to be careful there was sufficient support.

The accommodation was amazingly characterful.

It was clean and very well presented. The owner had gone to a lot of trouble to cover all the bases we needed and thought of our needs extremely well. For us the cottage was a little cramped and the staircase was tricky for us to use.

A joy to stay at the Mouse House.

It's a lovely cottage, beautifully presented & a wonderful place for me to spend my 65th birthday. Elton the village is also lovely and there are great walks through beautiful countryside nearby. It is only a short drive to Bakewell & Ashbourne if you need to do some shopping, & the walk along the river at Bakewell & the historical parish churches are not to be missed. Su our host was excellent & we appreciated the welcoming touches such as relaxing music playing upon our arrival & bottle of prosecco in the fridge. Everything in the kitchen that a guest could need was provided. We spent a week at the Mouse House & look forward to hopefully returning there.

Absolutely perfect could not fault anything I am sure we will be back

What a perfect little secret.

Close enough to Matlock and Bakewell for your day to day needs, as well as their attractions. Elton itself affords stunning views and easy access to various walks and sites of interest. The cottage itself is well laid out and welcoming and affords a good A superb location. The owners are very helpful and welcoming. It all added up to the perfect break.

The Mouse House is a cosy cottage in the peaceful village of Elton.

The cottage is full of character. It was equipped with everything that we needed for a week's stay. We used the Mouse House as our base for walks, and visits to Bakewell, Matloack, Buxton & Ashbourne. It is near attractions such as Chatsworth House, Crich Tramway Museum and the Heights of Abraham. We thoroughly enjoyed our time at the Mouse House and would recommend it to any couple wanting a break in the Peak District.

The Mouse House was wonderful, great location for walking, lovely and quiet, the host was great and left us a welcome bottle of prosecco and even got milk and biscuits in, which was brilliant.

I'd have loved a 11am checkout. I know lots do 10am like hotels, but when you're cleaning it yourself, emptying bins etc, 10am is too early I think. Thats just a thought anyway! Thanks for a wonderful stay!

Beautifully presented little cottage, highly recommend anyone stay there!

The owners little touches/thoughtfulness are second to none. The only thing I can bring to their attention we noticed on our stay, was having a tool to open the kitchen velux window whilst cooking (or we couldn't find it), we had to use our initiative and use the small step ladder provided at our own risk. Other than that perfect I would still score this property 10/10.

We had a great few days staying in the cottage, cosy and very comfortable.

I was after a genuine house with character and not a modern semi-detached that is described as a 'cottage' - Mouse Cottage was spot on, ticked all the boxes. The only disappointment was it was not snowing - so much wanted to put logs on the fire! Loved the little touches around the house such as as the bespoke radiator in the downstairs loo - made me chuckle. Thanks.

The Mouse House is a total gem of a place which ousted character and has quality throughout each room.

There is everything you need and more and the welcome gift was much appreciated. The host (Su) has done a lovely job of the refurbishment of this 350 year old cottage (1675) and has set a high standard for everything within and it is extremely clean. The location in the beautiful village of Elton has an elevated position so the views of the country side are outstanding. It is also well serve by the public bus service so you can relax and visit all the lovely places close by. I would highly recommend.

We have just enjoyed a short break at the Mouse House.

It is probably the most well equipped and comfortable accommodation we have stayed in. Small but perfectly formed. The music on arrival and the welcome pack were a lovely touch. There was a hairdryer, iron, salt, pepper, milk, kitchen roll, shampoo, body wash and much, much more which made it feel like home from home. If you have forgotten anything it is guaranteed to be there. The village is very pretty and a great location for exploring the area. Virtually every surface and piece of furniture was painted grey which we actually found quite dark and depressing after a couple of days, but obviously this is a very personal view. There is a lovely sunny garden but, unfortunately, we found the outdoor furniture too uncomfortable to sit on for more than five minutes. It would have been lovely to be able to sit outside with a glass of wine or a book or to eat a meal. We also feel that the bedroom needs curtains. If you want the window open the shutter doesn't close and even when closed they don't keep the light out in the early hours. These are not complaints, just suggestions for improvement and we would certainly recommend staying at the Mouse House.

An absolutely delightful and quirky little cottage.

It was a total joy staying here and the owner kept in touch with welcome emails (also a message at the end of our stay). We would thoroughly recommend this cottage for a couple who want to use it as a base to explore the absolutely beautiful Peak District. We would have absolutely no hesitation in returning.

We have just retunred from a lovely trip to the Peal District and an excellent stay at The Mouse House, Elton.

Sue has definately gone the extra mile, very well appointed, everything we needed, and the bottle of bubbles and biscuits where very much appreciated and a nice touch. all in all and loavely place to stay and Elton is quite very little traffic off the beaten track, parking in the road is fine, plenty of space. A cottage ith huge character and very well apointed.

The Mouse House was a lovely break that me and my partner were needing.

It was so cosy and comfortable like a home away from home! The welcome package on arrival was a nice touch. The cottage itself was very clean. The bed was super comfortable! The Mouse House is within a 15 min drive to all towns; we loved Bakewell! We’d definitely recommend The Manifold Inn for a nice country pub meal - the food is amazing! It was a nice touch to receive a welcome and leaving email from the owner! We loved finding the little wooden mice and in fact we added one of ourselves; happy finding! The only downside is the parking but it wasn’t an issue for us. Would definitely recommend to anyone in the future. Thank you!

The Mouse House was absolutely perfect.

Everything I wanted it to be and more. Set in the most tranquil pretty village, which made the perfect surroundings for the best weeks sleep I have ever had, along with the super comfortable bed. To my surprise the owner had left me a basket with some delightful goodies in along with fresh milk in the fridge, which I was very grateful for. The cottage was so dreamy, warm and comfortable with absolutely everything you could possibly need away from home and more. I needed decent wifi to do some work bits and the wifi served very well. Although the cottage is rural and in a quiet village, everywhere is so accessible within a 10-15 minute drive. it's just perfect. I highly recommend and hope myself to return someday. x

Beautiful cottage set in a wonderful picturesque village, the cottage was well equipped with everything that we needed during our visit.

Beautifully decorated and furnished with some great countryside walks on the doorstep. We would definitely recommend staying here.

The Mouse House is a stunning cosy cottage with lovely quirky feels to it.

We can’t wait to return.

A fantastic welcome at The Mouse House.

Cozy and quirky space for a relaxing getaway. Everything needed was there, the welcoming information was really clear and the finishing touches really set this place apart. Already recommended to friends!

A lovely cottage.

Comfortable and well thought out. Everything was available and our stay was exactly what we needed. Location is great and gave us easy access to the Peak District We can highly recommend The Mouse House and will return in the future.

We had a lovely stay at The Mouse House.

It’s evident that the owner has put a lot of thought into making this cottage feel like a home from home, though the music on arrival was a-bit too much for us. Loved the little extras which were supplied. I would also like to report that we had no trouble with parking. Thank again for a lovely stay.

Fantastic cottage, beautifully furnished with everything you need.

Lots of character in a super location. Would highly recommend.

Absolute gem of a cottage.

It was a delight to arrive to soft lighting and coral music after a long journey. Loved the style of the cottage and way imformation was given. The attention to detail was amazing.....gonna be hard pushed to find another cottage to this standard after staying here.

Absolutely lovely cottage and an excellent host, but parking situation in the village made experience very stressful.

We were unlucky to arrive during very heavy rain and the entire street was parked up to the brim with "road closed" signs on one end. Neighbours opposite were very unhappy with us trying to park up for a bit near the house to unload the car, so we had to carry a lot of our luggage under the pouring rain from the further end of the village. (There is a tight parking space near the house which is now considered unsuitable, so you can't use it). This parking situation continued throughout our stay. Then as a cherry on top we parked for under 10 minutes in an available space by a house further down the road, only to come back to angry neighbours and a bus backing away as it wasn't able to pass. It was a proper parking spot and a big Range Rover passed us easily, but we just weren't aware of the bus. As absolutely stunning as this cottage is, it's not suitable for someone who wants to come by car of medium to big size unless you're ready to deal with a village full of unhappy residents.

A comfy, quirky cottage, just right for a 3 night stay.

All we needed was there, with lots of interesting walks nearby. No problem parking on Back Lane. The pub opens at 8.30pm and though basic, the locals were friendly. We will be back

A quirky characterful little gem for 2 with everything you could wish for, in an ideal situation for exploring the beautiful Derbyshire Dales and Peaks.

The furnishings were ideal for our advancing years with a very efficient walk in shower, high backed sofa, a comfortable king size bed and hand rail on the steep stairs. The shady floral garden and the cool interior were and added bonus in the high temperatures we encountered, and the thoughtfulness of the owners second to none.

Information provided superb.

Cozy warm cottage felt at home and relaxed soon as walked through door. Decor fabulous. Enjoy whoever books this cottage.

We felt at home from the moment we walked through the door.

The mouse house is adorable and has absolutely everything you could need. It's spotlessly clean too. The bed was comfortable, as was the seating in the lounge. It was cold enough to use the log burner while we were there, which was lovely and cosy. The area is beautiful, lots of nice walks and some lovely villages to visit. We'd recommend this property in a heartbeat!

Wonderful cottage with lovely touches such as the music playing on arrival and welcome basket.

The area information and details provided by Skye made the whole process stress free. Thank you as this was my first solo holiday it really made a difference to have such clear and helpful information before during and at the end of my trip. I would highly recommended both the Mouse House and Skye Cottages

Absolutely brilliant in every aspect of our holiday all down to su and her thoughtfulness to make your hols as stressless as poss all the little informative little notes around the house which really helped those little worries I would have liked to have told her in person that was the only thing missing from our hols .

sykes made booking easy and straightforward so all in all a stressless enjoyable holiday and would recommend both Sykes and su kind regards mo & Keith

We had a lovely week at The Mouse House which was very cosy and in a fabulous location for exploring the Peak District.

We would highly recommend this accommodation.

Couldn't fault it.

Superb in every way. One of the best places we have stayed ever. Tiny and quirky. Will definitely return.

As an elderly person with mobility problem I found the stairs difficult.

Absolutely fantastic place to stay - I won't say too much and spoil it for others visitors but I would highly recommend this lovely, spotless!

and characteristic place to stay. It has everything you need including plenty of milk for that always needed cuppa on arrival :-) This place was a great find and we WILL be returning. Thanks to the Su for all the care and attention into making it such a special place.

We absolutely loved staying here, such a beautiful cottage!

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A most beautiful holiday home with such attention to detail that it made my stay very comfortable and enjoyable.

Location is perfect for stunning walks. I would highly recommend staying here and will definitely return

A beautiful quirky little bolt hole in the middle of the glorious Derbyshire Dales.

Immaculately clean, a comfortable bed, beautifully presented and with everything we needed. We were aware of the steep staircase before we booked. Not a criticism but a hand rail on the bottom section would make a big difference. The Mouse House was exactly as described. Would we return? A most definite yes.

This property exceeded our expectations and provided an ideal situation for a short, relaxing break in the Peak District .

It was very cosy, comfortable and extremely well-equipped. So pleased we chose this one. It was really well located for walks from the door. The owner was very generous both in her wonderful welcome pack and gifts of extra time on Sunday morning. The woodburner was a wonderful bonus on a cold, windy weekend All in all a memorable weekend. Thank you.

A lovely cottage with lots of extra unexpected touches.

It is an old cottage and has very low ceilings, but, that is to be expected. If you are more than 6ft 3, you will need to bend alot.......or just sit down alot and relax.. It is made clear in the description that there is parking for 1 small car.......it is for a very small car, and the surrounding walls look very unforgiving, if you were to touch one. Best to approach with the Mouse House on your right as the car parked opposite the drive makes getting the swing in very tricky. I always think the best guage for reviews is, 'would I stay there again'.......yes I would. I needed to let Sue, the owner, know about a change of my plans, and she was brilliant.

From the moment we arrived we felt relaxed.

The cottage was warm and cosy with a lovely welcome pack. Decorated so tastefully for Christmas with twinkling lights and soothing music. Though compact there is plenty of storage for clothing and food. It's been so carefully thought out it never feels cramped at all. During the day we explored the surrounding area, some fabulous walking, but we loved coming back to Mouse House and building a log fire and settling in for the evening. We hope to return in the summer and enjoy the delightful little garden. It's worth noting the local pub only seems to open at night at the moment and doesn't serve food. There are 2 good pubs in the next village and a shop

Stunning little cottage.

Perfect for a romantic getaway. Beautiful area. Cottage very, very clean. Quiet area. Owners had gone to the trouble of decorating it for Christmas . Very tasteful.

The Mouse House was lovely and cosy with a little basket of goodies to keep us going.

The detail put into the cottage by the owners is excellent and we will definitely be revisiting again in the summer months. It is based within such a beautiful area with access to lots of lovely villages near by

We had a lovely time at the Mouse House.

Everything we could possibly need was available for us and we were really well accommodated for. There are helpful notes throughout the property and everything is laid out beautifully. We really enjoyed our stay despite the rain and would definitely stay again. The village is small but there are plenty of nearby attractions to visit and the views are incredible. We really enjoyed our stay to escape from the busy city of Sheffield and loved every second of it. We really felt at home and this cottage is a great stay for anyone wanting a peaceful time in the Peak District.

Parking the car is a little tricky and there were no alternatives as Severn Trent was relaying the water pipe in the main street.

We would have liked the option of good artificial light in one corner; good enough to read by if your eyesight is not the best. The spiral staircase is a bit of an obstacle if you have the misfortune to put your back out on the second day (as in my case) All the goodies, and there were many, were much appreciated as was the general ambience and the local countryside. Many thanks to Su for everything.

This is a unique holiday cottage for two, charming and high quality, we enjoyed our stay.

Parking difficult for a large car.

Had to park at the top of the road up the hill. Unfortunately caused hundreds of pounds damage to our car hitting the stone post when we arrived. Not a great start. The staircase was difficult for older people , winding steep and narrow. The lighting in the living room was very stark and dark. The decor was lovely and quirky. Lots of great touches such as the cakes and wine on arrival. A great standard of pots and pans, indeed everything in the kitchen was first class. Many thoughtful extras from soaps to a picnic basket. Comfy bed and plenty of hot water.

We had a brilliant holiday at the Mouse House, and loved all of its quirks.

It was beautifully presented, communication great, it had access to some lovely walks (two of which from the front door!), and had everything we needed. We would not hesitate to recommend to others and would happily return.

Absolutely outstanding, everything was very high quality and in immaculate condition