Smithy Cottage

A really super holiday cottage.

Everything had been thought of for comfort and convenience. There was an excellent welcome pack provided which was much appreciated. The location is amazing and we felt comfortable and cozy throughout our stay.

A beautifully decorated and equipped cottage in the heart of a picturesque village.

Lovely walks in any direction. Space to sit outside when it stopped raining too.

Such a lovely cottage.

Very cosy, has everyrhing needed and spotlessly clean. Great location for exploring this beautiful area.

Fantastic little cottage , in a wonderful spot for sightseeing/ walking the beautiful Peak District .

We did some hikes from the door but can easily get to many popular walks quickly by car . Perfectly positioned place .We had a fabulous few days stay and weather was great but was lovely to come back to a warm cosy cottage after a long day . We also received a delicious welcome basket which was a lovely touch thankyou .The cottage has everything you need is very clean and we would 100% recommend.

Great cottage in good location with parking

Beautiful little cottage.

Lovely welcome pack on arrival. Everything you could possibly need provided. Highly recommended.

We spent 4 nights in this cosy cottage.

It is in a great location for exploring the peak district and walks from the front door. It is situated in a lovely village with a pub, shop and take away. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The cottage has everything you would need for a comfortable, relaxing stay. It is spotlessly clean and welcoming. It was great to gsve an off road parking place and a back garden to relax in. The welcome pack was very much appreciated too. I would definitely recommend this cottage and hope to return soon.

A beautiful cottage in a great location.

Clean and very welcoming. Thank you for the welcome snacks! The mattress was super comfy (we have one at home!) Thank you!

Beautiful well kept cottage.

Perfect to kick start your holiday in Peak District. Welcome package was really well thought of. Enjoyed our stay at Smithy’s and would definitely recommend it.

Superb little cottage with everything you need for a relaxing holiday.

We'll equipped kitchen and a lovely little garden to enjoy the odd glass of wine after numerous walks from the door. Private car parking space right outside the door an extra bonus as well as the welcome basket Would definitely stay again. Graeme

Wonderful little cottage and exceptionally clean.

Few Wi-Fi issues but Andrea was very quick to respond and say she was aware and trying to sort it out with supplier. Parking is tight if you have a long car but as Andrea says in her description, if you come in from the top of the hill it makes it much easier. Really enjoyed our stay and cottage has everything you could want. Comfy bed too! We had a meal at The Shoulder Of Mutton pub which was very good. Would definitely stay again.

We had a fantastic time at Smithy cottage,from the moment we walked through the door we felt at home.

It was clean throughout & the welcome hamper was a delight after a long journey.We would not hesitate to return to this little gem of a cottage.The owners have thought of everything you need from washing up liquid to toilet paper.We visited lots of places,Buxton,Bakewell & many more beautiful places.Many thanks again for a wonderful stay.Linda & Phil Jeffery.

Lovely cottage & we had everything we needed.

Bradwell is perfect location. Thank you for the food basket which we enjoyed.

Lovely property, good welcome pack, everything to recommend it.

We had a lovely few days at Smithy cottage.

Bradwell is a lovely village near to lots of great walks and Castleton nearby is good for shops, the castle, pubs and the chip shop! We ate twice at The shoulder of Mutton pub in Bradwell and the food and service was excellent. It was a short walk from the cottage. The cottage itself was immaculately clean and very comfortable. I especially liked the gas fired wood burner which made the lounge really cosy. It is small and perfectly formed, you do have to mind your head on the stairs but it all adds to the charm of the place. It was very quiet at night so we slept well. The parking was much appreciated. I would recommend it for a couple visiting the area to partake of the many beautiful walks. Thank you to the owner for the lovely welcome pack.

The cottage is small, but it's perfect for two people.

It's very well equipped, very comfortable and in a lovely village which is convenient for walks in the surrounding area. Getting the car in and out of the parking space is a little tricky, but we managed it! Would definitely recommend the cottage.

Very cosy cottage in a nice village.

Everything you need is in the cottage an although the kitchen seemed smaal, it was a nice working area. Only the bed is small tot our standards and the only negative point we have to mention.

Lovely cosy cottage, welcome pack of bread, eggs, butter, biscuits, milk very much appreciated, lovely and clean and everything you need for your stay was there, very well decorated

Ideal place for two, everything one needs is there.

Comfortable and warm.Only small thing to be aware of are the stairs, may be a little difficult for the less able.

Lovely stay at Smithy cottage, very homely and comfortable.

It’s well located just up a hill from the village centre which has everything you need (great bakery, co-op and pubs etc), and walks from door. The parking out front is really handy and thoughtful advice given about best way to access it. Cottage has a lovely fire place which was nice for the evenings. The owner was very helpful as I left something behind- thank you. Perfect for me on a solo weekend to do some walking and decompress from work!

Quaint little cottage, perfect for a couple.

Everything you could possibly need is provided by Andrea. The decor and finishing touches are beautiful with the surprise hamper an added bonus

Beautifull and well thought out cottage with a well equipped kitchen.

The welcome pack was also excellent. Bradwell is a pretty and interesting village. The off street parking was welcome and necessary.

Great cozy cottage for a wonderful stay.

The area was a perfect location to explore the Peak District. After a day exploring it was nice to come back and relax. The owner thought of everything and a lovely welcome gift awaited you. Thank you.

Lovely cottage centrally located for the surrounding peak district attractions.

Shops within walking distance in the village of Bradwell. Would definitely return to this home from home cottage.

A lovely snug little cottage in the beautiful village of Bradwell.

The kitchen is compact but perfectly adequate. The living room and bedroom are comfortable although the bed could probably do with a new mattress. It was a steep climb up from the village, especially after a visit to the pub, but it certainly wouldn’t put me off returning. There are lots of walks around the village and the surrounding area. A thoroughly enjoyable week.

A perfect holiday base!

A beautiful little cottage, beautifully and comfortably decorated. Pristine ! The little extras provided were most welcome and a lovely surprise! Thank you

Smithy Cottage is a great base to visit the local area.

We were very lucky and met some of the locals in the village great place to stay for comfort. The cottage has everything you need for a short stay. If your stay is longer there is no washing machine just to be mindful. The cottage is lovely and clean and well looked after. Recommend a stay there.

We enjoyed our stay at Smithy cottage very much it was very clean every pot pan and utensil you would need there was a very generous welcome package of food stuff which was above and beyond the only thing to point out is there needs to be a sign on the start of the stairs apart from that we were very happy and with we were still there would definitely recommend it to anyone

Lovely cozy cottage, very well equipped.

Ideal location would visit again

Smithy Cottage is a little gem hidden in the Derbyshire peaks and dales; ideal for two; clean, cosy and comfy-especially the bed; everything we needed as a base to explore the beautiful surroundings.

Clean and comfortable cottage with everything we needed

A very cosy cottage for two.

Got to meet the owner Andrea who was very nice and provided a lovely welcome pack. Highly recommended.

Nice little cottage, kitchen a little cramped and fault with wi-fi so no useable internet.

Very clean and well equipped.

I couldn't work the cooker wife got it working but we are oaps we find technology difficult but a loverly cottage spotless and we look forward to more staying more sykes cottages, Mr Mrs Sharpe

Stunning little cottage which is perfectly situated to explore the Peak District.

Immaculately clean and everything you need, including a lovely welcome hamper which was a nice surprise and lovely touch. The cottage has off road parking ( we got our L200 parked easily) and a nice little garden. We will definitely be back.

We thoroughly enjoyed our 3 night stay at Smithy Cottage, it was spotless and had everything you needed for a comfortable stay.

The kitchen was extremely well equipped, the information folder and instructions were very helpful and we enjoyed the gas log burner, very cosy and warm in the evening. Bed was extremely comfy with good quality pillows, also must mention the lovely thick white fluffy towels! Overall we were very impressed with quality of Smiithy Cottage and would certainly stay again and recommend to anyone looking for a cosy cottage for 2. Parking space was a plus point and great chippy in the village, plus friendly pub within walking distance

Lovely, cosy cottage with everything you need plus a super welcome pack.

A quiet, peaceful location and the owner has plenty of local area information you can look through. Beautiful countryside and places of interest aplenty nearby. Parking was very useful and we enjoyed the outdoor seating on those hot evenings. Enough in Bradwell to keep you going, in a couple of small shops, pubs and a Fish and Chip shop. Great for couples as there aren’t many small places around, this made it very reasonable.We throughly enjoyed our stay in this property and intend to return.

Great stay at Smithy Cottage.

Arrived to a lovely basket of bread, eggs and butter along with milk and ice cream in the fridge. The personal touch to the cottage was lovely. It was incredible clean and comfortable. What a lovely place to stay!

A wonderful cottage,so well equiped and comfortable.

The owner should be proud

Beautiful setting - lovely cosy cottage - absolutely spotless - great welcome pack - great value for money - highly recommend!

We had a fantastic week at Smithy Cottage.

Unusually, we had a whole week without rain so got lots of great circular walks in from the door! It's a great base for a couple to explore everything the Peak District has to offer. The property was spotlessly clean and it was nice to receive a welcome pack of bread, milk, butter, ice cream, etc on arrival. We especially liked the parking space outside the property (very unusual in the village) and the new remote control gas fire which was very cosy in the evenings! A fantastic pub is minutes away too! Overall we would thoroughly recommend a stay here.

Charming cottage in the heart of the Peak District with walks from the front door or you have Chatsworth 35mins drive and the Ladybower Reservoir 15mins drive with some amazing walks!

The cottage is perfect for two people and Andrea has designed the space to get the maximum out of it and it’s finished to such a high standard. Don’t stress about taking lots of kitchen bits as everything you’ll need is there, plus the welcome pack was so thoughtful! It really is a home away from home. There is a good size co-op down the hill and a few pubs, chippy, bakery and amazing ice-cream shop all within a few minutes walk. The village is beautiful and having a driveway is worth it’s weight in gold. I can’t wait to book again for another fantastic walking holiday!

Very well presented cottage.

A generous welcome package. Bradwell is a very attractive village with good facilities.

We had a fantastic last minute short break at Smithy Cottage.

The location was a perfect base for walking from the door around the Peak District. We didn't use the car once during our stay! The cottage was perfect with everything we needed for the stay. It was spotlessly clean and we loved the fact it had its own parking space - a real plus in a cottage in the Peaks! We must also thank the hosts for providing a welcome basket with a selection of items that made our stay extra special. This was a lovely touch. We are already planning a return visit next year - this time for a whole week!

The cottage is compact, but snug for relaxing, and they have made great use of the space, and it is ideal for the many local walks available, but you must like hills

We would like to say a big thank you to the host for providing a lovely and thoughtful welcome pack which we weren't expecting, with all the basics you would need, and a few luxuries.

Plus thank you for the coffee and tea that was provided even though we didn't use them because we brought our own, again, because we didn't expect it. Things such as soap, toilet paper, kitchen towel, foil, clingfilm, ziplock bags , sharp knives(!), ice cubes, cleaning products, tea towels and pots/pans and all the kitchen equipment you would need for your stay were all provided. Just nit-picking - a non-stick frying pan would have been useful because in making scrambled egg, egg got stuck on the bottom of the pan and it was very hard to clean off!! Also to have a latch on the bathroom door would have been good for privacy! We enjoyed our stay in Bradwell. A lovely village as described in the listing, with enough amenities to prevent you having to travel to get provisions. The Peaks are beautiful and great for walks, cycling and even a spot of wild swimming and lovely villages all over.

The Smithy Cottage has a special place in my heart.

However, during this stay my partner and I have suffered the dump which has affected and permeates the house and the uncomfortness of the bed. I hope you can take action on this matter has is such a shame that our holiday could have been much better and much appreciated if these two issues weren't present. Many thanks!

We had a wonderful stay at Smithy Cottage.

It was clean, comfortable and welcoming, containing every possible thing we could need during our stay. Andrea, our host included some extra treats that we found in the kitchen and was on hand if we needed anything. We had easy access to the places we wanted to visit in the area. Smithy Hill is a very steep, narrow road and we found the best way to access the driveway to the cottage was by coming down from the top of the hill from Granby Road. (As for correspondence from Sykes via email, could you change the font colour to 'very black' please as the text is impossible to read from a printed copy that we prefer to have on paper rather than hoping we can access the email on arrival at the property.)

Perfect for two.

The welcome pack was much appreciated. We enjoyed staying in one of our favourite areas of the country

Everything in the cottage was of exceptional quality.

We couldn't have asked for more!

We liked the cottage overall, and it was very handy to have the parking but.

..I would like to offer the following as constructive criticism. The kitchen was tiny with a sloping ceiling over the worktop - we were continually bumping our heads. There was only room for one person at a time in there. I think it would be fair to mention in the details that the kitchen is small. The owners had obviously been to a lot of trouble to add ornaments, but there were too many and every workspace, cupboard and drawer was filled with their items. We would have preferred empty cupboards to keep our food in. A sign on the stairs to warn of the low ceiling ON THE WAY UP would have prevented my partner finding it the hard way just after we arrived. Instructions for the shower tap would have been useful. Instructions for adjusting the heating would have been helpful. Not sure if the description mentioned that it is on a steep hill. Elderly people might find this a problem. We did like the cottage and found it very cosy so I am sorry to sound as though I am complaining about it.

Perfect cosy cottage for our short break.

Although the accommodation was small everything had been very well thought out and made available, especially in the kitchen - you fitted in a good size fridge/freezer, microwave, job and oven, all utensils and crockery even clingfilm, foil and sandwich boxes! The heating was just right morning and evening and the hot water plentiful. The chairs and sofas were really comfy too. Thank you for the welcome basket, perfect, and the bottles of water and milk in the fridge and ice creams in the freezer!

Smithy Cottage is a comfortable and cosy cottage, beautifully appointed and well equipped (and the car parking space is very convenient).

The location is fantastic for walking from the door, and Bradwell has a great range of facilities. We were delighted by the welcome pack with local goodies!

I loved all the extras provided by the owner - a welcome hamper with fresh bread, eggs, luxury biscuits and butter, milk in the fridge and local ice cream in the freezer.

And then to find a fully stocked Nespresso machine! Even such things as a stock of good quality toilet rolls - it was extras like these that show real thought and care.

Great spot, very comfortable and off road parking.

welcome hamper was a nice touch.

A beautifully appointed cottage in a wonderful situation for walking in the Peaks A welcome pack of eggs, bread, butter, biscuits, water and Bradwell Icecream was a wonderful surprise Would certainly recommend it and will be visiting again.

The moment you step through the door it puts a big hug round you with its cosines.

It is a beautiful cottage which has been furnished to a high standard. Thoughtfully done with love. There was a lovely welcome basket too. Great location to explore the beautiful Peak District. Lots of amenities in the village including good pubs. .

This is the first time we have booked the cottage for a week as previous visits to the cottage have been a few days and this time over the Christmas period.

I honestly cannot fault this cottage at all. Myself and my husband were welcomed by a wonderful Christmas hamper and the living room was decorated with a Christmas tree. The cottage was absolutely immaculate in every room and added bonus of a parking space right in front too. The village of Bradwell is wonderful and we went to the annual rubber duck race on Boxing Day, great fun and although the local Co-op was having a refurb there were plenty of other grocery shops and deli's in the local area. I would highly recommend this wonderful cottage and myself and my husband would like to thank the owners for making our Christmas stay a very pleasant one. We will definitely return to this cottage without hesitation.

The house was compact, nicely decorated and very well equipped.

The bed was extremely comfortable and the shower was very good. The location was perfect to visit Castleton, Longshaw, Ladybower Reservoir, Bakewell and The Monsal Trail. There was a lot of information inside the house about places to visit The owner was very helpful and welcoming. Smithy Cottage was excellent value for money and we would definitely return there in the future.

The cottage is compact and well equipped and has everything a couple needs to have a relaxing break.

The cottage has no rear door, which we soon adapted to allowing us to take full advantage of the garden and it's views. The hosts welcome gift was a bonus and well received. The final up hill approach through the village was an adventure needing the drivers 100% attention. The reference to the double garage in the instructions were unhelpful as a van was parked blocking them from sight. It would be helpful to mention the school finishing time of 3:30 when their is an increase in parked vehicles. The village is in a beautiful setting with everyone we encountered having the time to be helpful and and share pleasant conversations. Exploring the village is well worth the time. Combined with some stunning views and walks.

The owners attention to detail and their obvious care for us, the visitors was very apparent.

The information leaflets, books and maps meant there was everything we needed to know about the area. So well thought out in every way - even the duck sign that we used successfully after the second bumped head on the stairs. We didn't do it again after that! The welcome package was very well received - so generous.

Wonderful cottage.

Facilities first class. would definitely stay there again. Can't recommend it enough.

Smithy Cottage was a very clean & comfortable accommodation.

It made an excellent base to explore the lovely Derbyshire countryside.The welcome pack that was provided was a very nice touch & was much appreciated. The only point we would make is that should a visitor to the cottage require to wash any clothes there is no facilities available to dry the same. Perhaps a linen line of some description could be provided, otherwise the holiday & cottage was excellent.

Nice property, very clean with good facilities.

Only negative would be the bed - needs a new mattress.

Great location, handy for shops and pubs.

Welcome pack was a nice gesture by the owners.

The cottage was cosy, they left us a welcome basket with lots of lovely food, it was equipped with everything you could possibly need.

The cottage is located in a good area, close by to lots of things to do. Would 100 per cent recommend. Very happy with our stay here, would definitely stay again.

I think that not enough was said about the access to the parking area.

We really appreciated the dedicated parking and got the hang of it, eventually. The arrival, not knowing this, was a bit traumatic especially after a long drive. The village was well served by shops and we liked the Bakehouse and it's delicious food.

We had a great stay at smithy cottage.

The cottage is furnished well and very comfy. As the saying goes small but perfectly foamed. The village of Bradwell is pretty and well served and in the right place to explore. Making for a truly great stay.

The cottage was lovely and modernly furnished and decorated.

The setting was wonderfully peaceful and garden had a beautiful view. The welcome pack provided by the hosts was a really nice touch too.

We had a really lovely 9 days in Smithy Cottage.

The kitchen is really well-stocked, and although it is a very small cottage it is perfect for two people. And though the parking is challenging to negotiate, we got good at it by the end of our stay and we really appreciated the dedicated parking space as it is a tiny village with very small and steep streets. Having our own parking made that very easy to deal with. There is a lovely garden out back as well and we really appreciated the mid-week linen change.

Excellent cottage.

Very high standard of decor, cleanliness and well equipped. On arrival there was a lovely luxury welcome hamper with lots of local goodies. A really nice touch. The cottage was dressed with a Christmas tree and decorations that made it feel special for the season. All instructions are very clear and well thought out. A great location for exploring the area. The village was very welcoming and everyone we met said hello and was very friendly

Loved the hamper of Christmas goodies.

The cottage has been done so well, perfect for two people. Beds were comfy and house always nice and warm

We had a wonderfull stay at Smithy Cottage!

Cosy and clean! Excellent for exploring the Peaks! The owners really did their best to comfort the guests in ways of documentation, maps and a welcome pack. We will be returning!

Accommodation met our expectations.

Lovely welcome hamper. Very well equipped cottage (except for saucepan lids). Equipment very high quality. Lovely walks from the door.

A comfortable, spotless, well provisioned cottage in an excellent location, thoroughly enjoyed our stay :-)

I came back home to Bradwell as I live in the US and I wanted a Bradwell experience for my American wife.

The cottage was great, clean, and Alan was always responsive.

Cottage was small but was well equipped although it could maybe do with a clothes airer to hang wet clothes on.

Apart from that a lovely and very clean cottage

What an absolutely wonderful cottage.

Absolutely immaculate inside, we thought we were the first ones in there and as soon as we walked in the door we felt like we were at home. A lovely welcome pack from the owners too. We would highly recommend this cottage for a short break or even a fortnights holiday as being in Bradwell it is in a perfect location to explore the whole of the Peak District. I would recommend adding onto the description although it has its own parking space due to being in a small lane with surrounding houses it may be worth mentioning the size of the space as we were going to bring our transporter van but luckily brought the car instead as the van would never had fitted into the parking space due to turning in and out of the cottage. Also because of other cars parking in the lane we only could drive one way out but everything else was absolutely perfect.

The cottage, although compact, has been well thought out with everything you need to enjoy your stay.

The cottage is located in a narrow lane on a steep hill and access for some might need to be taken into consideration. However Bradwell is lovely, friendly village with a shop and places to eat in walking distance. Definitely a place we would want to return to and we would not hesitate to recommend to friends.

The kitchen was a bit smaller than we expected but it had everything we needed and good quality fixture and fittings.

Welcome pack was excellent and much appreciated. A very nice, cosy cottage for two.

Welcome basket, cottage was very well looked after

A fantastic little cottage.

Facilities were exceptional, beautiful welcome hamper and the bed was like sleeping in a marshmallow. Will definitely look to come back!

Fabulous week.

The cottage was lovely. Well appointed and cosy in a very quiet location. The welcome basket was really good. My only suggestion would be a washing line in the garden to be able to dry damp towels in the summer when there is no heating on in the cottage.

Sykes Cottage was small as expected but exceptionally clean and the welcoming hamper was so plentiful and delicious.

Even though the cottage was amongst other houses it was extremely quiet and Bradwell was a good location for touring Derbyshire.

Excellent Cottage good location pubs post office food shopping srumcious fish and chips in Bradwell totally satisfied even was lucky enough to have grand weather

Absolutely beautiful cottage, the attention to detail was outstanding, the owners have really thought of everything.

The welcome basket with the local produce is a really nice touch.

Brilliant cottage, lovely welcome pack.

Spotless and everything you needed was there. Highly recommended!

A superb cottage which makes maximum use of limited space.

The quality of equipment, crockery, cutlery, towels etc is way above average even given the very high standard of Sykes cottages. Highly recommended.

This is a delightful cottage, the quality of the fixtures and fitting makes the cottage feel very homely.

The cottage is in a peaceful village with a couple of shops and pubs, (you are in the Peak District so expect one or two steep inclines).