Sundial Cottage
- 5 guests
- 2 beds
- 2 bathrooms
- Pet Friendly
Description
This detached Grade II listed stone cottage, formerly a pair of lead miners’ dwellings, is the oldest cottage (c.1615) in the village of Brassington, tucked away in a wonderfully peaceful location on the fringes of the Peak District National Park.
With versatile sleeping arrangements, the recently refurbished accommodation is equally ideal for friends, couples or families.
Approach the cottage through the fully enclosed pretty terraced garden and enter the well-equipped kitchen.
Across the corridor is a well-appointed modern shower room.
In the evening, you can look forward to socialising in the beamed sitting room or simply closing the shutters on the mullioned windows and relaxing with a good book in front of the cosy wood burner.
For a change of scenery, the spacious dining room with sitting area is perfect for enjoying your favourite meals or sinking into an armchair in front of another wood-burning stove.
Upstairs, the twin bedroom has ample hanging and drawer space and tastefully co-ordinated decoration.
The large king-size double bedroom, with further mullioned windows, has a day bed for a third person as well as a travel cot.
A spacious and characterful beamed family bathroom completes the accommodation.
The garden is set on three levels, with wooden dining furniture (and barbecue), an arbour with seating and a top sun terrace with views towards the hills.
Brassington is an unspoilt conservation village perched on a hillside on the edge of the Peak District National Park, in the midst of open countryside, very close to the Limestone Way and to the High Peak Trail for cyclists.
One of the two welcoming pubs, Ye Olde Gate Inn, was the Times' cosiest pub in Britain and the Independent's 2017 unspoilt pub of the year.
The attractive market towns of Wirksworth, Ashbourne, Matlock, Bakewell and Buxton are all within thirty minutes, as are historic houses such as Chatsworth and Haddon Hall.
Close by is beautiful Carsington Water, covering 750 acres, with some of the best sailing in the country.
The site also offers boating, biking and windsurfing, along with shops, a restaurant and a children’s adventure playground.
There is something for everyone in all seasons in this delightful location.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Open Fire
- Wifi
- Baby Friendly
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Open Fire
- Off Road Parking
- Pet Friendly
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
- Washing Machine
What guests are saying
Beautiful homely cottage with everything possibly needed.
So comfortable and charming.
We're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, despite the storms, and are grateful for your positive feedback.
Property was beautiful & very much as described.
It was much bigger than the pictures show. The property was well equipped with everything you need. As this is an old cottage beware that door frame heights such as the front door & upstairs bathroom doorways are low so if you are tall you risk banging your head as my husband did several times. Starter logs for the fire were very welcome and the tea coffee & biscuits handy to start you off. Visitors info book very handy and gave a lovely history of the cottage & village of Brassington. The local pubs were easy to walk to and food was delicious, best to book the ye old inn as becomes busy especially Sundays & specials nights. Neighbours were friendly. The only downside would be it can be cold at times due to being a old building however once the fire was lit it soon warmed up & although pet friendly there were rules where dogs were permitted ie not on furniture or upstairs which could be restrictive if your dog is allowed to roam free at home, sit on furniture etc Overall we had a lovely week at this stunning cottage & quiet location. Be aware the streets in the village and up to the cottage can be very narrow & some larger vehicles may have some difficulty navigating through them & reversing into the driveway.
Thank you very much for your warm and informative feedback. We are glad that you so enjoyed your stay. As it has been mild for the time of year, it has been a little difficult to judge thermostat settings, though they can be easily overriden by guests and the cottage is soon very cosy! I will now set them at a higher level as we move properly into autumn. Thank you again.
Pleasant location in a beautiful und quiet rural settimg, situated near the gate to the Peak District National Park.
We spent a two week´s holiday in this well equipped and meticulously cared for cottage. In particular we appreciated the cosy atmosphere of the house and the enchanted garden with ist several terraces. We were generally impressed by the owner´s deep sense for history, style und design.
Thank you so much for your lovely review and your clear appreciation of what we have tried to create for our guests. We are delighted that you enjoyed a great fortnight here.
We really enjoyed our stay.
The cottage is lovely and we had everything we needed. The garden is very beautiful and peaceful. We would definitely stay again.
We're delighted that you had a lovely stay and would be very happy to welcome you back. Thank you for your very positive feedback.
Fabulous cottage with everything you could think of.
Pretty, private garden, perfect for relaxing in. Great location.
We're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay at the cottage, and thank you very much for your super feedback.
A lovely quirky little cottage and garden, in a quiet area, where everyone is friendly.
It takes you back to a time when people acknowledged each other. and were happy to help. The area is beautiful but we only had a few days to spend there. We noted that people had been to the cottage several times and we will back too. The owners couldn't be more helpful, with plenty of information. The parking space outside the cottage would be tight for a large car. And if you are tall use the downstairs bathroom, the upstairs bathroom has a very low entry. We left the light on at night!
Many thanks for such lovely feedback. We have always felt very welcome in the village and are delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We often have two couples staying simultaneously, with two cars on the driveway - with parking at quite a premium in our part of the village!
We loved Sundial cottage.
The location was peaceful, the neighbours friendly. It was very comfortable and characterful accommodation. Very well and thoughtfully equipped, There was nothing we felt was missing. The garden was delightful, just be aware it is on three levels.
Thank you very much for your warm review; we're glad you so enjoyed your stay. Thank you too for reiterating the fact that the garden patios are on three levels (and separated by a small number of steps) - as mentioned on the Sykes website and as seen in the photos. They provide different areas for relaxing, eating or following the sun or the shade! However, the steps could be problematic for someone with mobility issues.
Great cottage in a lovely village.
We're delighted you so enjoyed your stay, Andrew. Thank you for the clear feedback.
A very lovely cottage…Comfortable beds,the kitchen was very well equipped.
Parking was ok, Brassington picture perfect..It was lovely sitting outside too,coffee and cake,,,,,thank you.
We're delighted that the weather enabled you to enjoy the garden, Valerie. Many thanks for your super review.
This is a superb cottage with beautifully furnished rooms.
All fixtures and fittings are of excellent quality. We loved the Christmas decorations. The cottage was warm and cosy and we used the log burner most evenings. I loved the modern well equipped kitchen. We appreciated the selection of games and books on the area. Perhaps some books and games for young children would be a nice addition. Also we couldn't find some washing detergent as we needed to do a wash. Overall I can highly recommend this delightful cottage.
We're very pleased that you enjoyed your Christmas stay. Thank you for the lovely feedback and for your suggestions.
Lovely cottage in a lovely village with lovely places close by to explore would definitely recommend.
Many thanks for your lovely review, Anthony - it's much appreciated.
Great property in a nice location perfect for that old cottage experience with a nice open fire I was after.
It was very well equipped. The location had some nice pubs nearby and is well connected to some other nice towns in peak district. The host was very responsive via email. Would definitely come stay here again.
We're delighted that you enjoyed your short winter break in our cosy cottage. Many thanks for the lovely feedback.
Only problem was that the main oven, and at least 1 element on the hob did not work.
(We were able to work around this, however). Otherwise, excellent.
Thank you for your feedback and for alerting us to the problem with the oven. We are glad that you enjoyed your stay overall and were able to use the smaller oven and microwave. We are sorry about the sudden fault with the larger oven and one of the hobs. We attempted to contact you immediately to find out more about it when notified by Sykes, but did not receive a response. We have an engineer booked for this week when we are staying ourselves, in order to resolve the issue. Our apologies again.
Beautiful cottage it had everything village lovely and friendly gorgeous garden so secure the book about the cottage and history about the area what the owners at put together was fantastic plus 2 lovely pubs good walks from the cottage what more could you ask for thanks
Thank you for such super feedback, John. We are delighted to know that you appreciated your stay so much.
Stunning location, beautiful cosy cottage.
Loved it !
We're delighted that you had such a lovely holiday, Helen. Many thanks for your warm feedback.
Lovely cottage which is warm, comfortable and well maintained.
The location is perfect, peaceful and convenient. If you’re tall, just be prepared for a couple of low ceilings and doorways. The owners are helpful and communicative. Thank you for a great stay.
We're very pleased that you enjoyed a peaceful stay, Andrew. Many thanks for your feedback.
A really lovely place to stay - very comfortable and clean.
We loved everything about it, including the beautiful little garden. The neighbours were another plus - friendly and very helpful with local information. Definitely hope to return some time.
Thank you for your lovely review, Sarah. We're delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and garden, as well as meeting our super neighbours.
A lovely cottage in the beautiful village of Brassington.
Lovely dog walks right from the cottage and the cottage was equipped with everything that we needed. The local pub was lovely with great food.
Thank you for your lovely feedback, Paul. Glad that you enjoyed your holiday.
A beautiful comfortable cottage.
Best nights sleep I have had for a long time, beds so comfortable!
We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay, Carol, and that you slept so soundly in our very peaceful village!
A lovely location and a very cosy, comfortable cottage for 4 adult explorers.
We made some very interesting visits. Our only regret was that it wasn't warm enough to enjoy a morning coffee on the terrace and an evening glass on the higher terrace !
Thank you for your lovely review, Angela. Really pleased that you enjoyed exploring our beautiful area and that you were so comfortable in the cottage.
Very enjoyable holiday in a beautiful cottage in excellent location.
Thank you, John, for your great feedback. So pleased that your holiday was such a success.
A very well equipped cottage, lovely decorated, in a very nice village and landscape.
We got informative instructions and suggestions from the owner and enjoyed our stay very much. We missed nothing but a floorlamp with a warm light.
Thank you very much for your feedback, Annette. We are delighted that you enjoyed such a good holiday and that the information we provided proved useful.
A perfect gem of a property hidden away in a stunning quiet village.
It had everything needed for a wonderful holiday and so comfortable. There were numerous walks directly from the doorstep and also within a short car journey away. The garden was very secure and secluded a lovely place to relax with a glass of wine after a day’s walking.
We're glad you had such a lovely fortnight, Gillian, and thank you for your very positive review.
Lovely cottage , very friendly neighbours in a beautiful village all equipped to a high standard & the beds very comfortable may I just say it would benefit from a fly screen on the back door but this didn’t by any means effect my holiday!
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Thank you for the super feedback. We're glad you enjoyed your stay, with such beautiful weather. Flies aren't normally an issue, so I'm pleased they weren't problematic.
A beautifully maintained cottage in a lovely location, within easy driving distance to a range of places of interest.
The cottage is spotlessly clean with comfortable furnishings, nice bed linen & towels. A lovely private patio style garden split over 3 levels. There is off road parking for 2 small cars. The surrounding countryside is gorgeous.We are 2 old friends who like to meet up for a relaxing few days in a nice location & a comfortable environment and Sundial Cottage certainly ticked all our boxes. Highly recommended.
Thank you for such a lovely review, Marie. We're glad you enjoyed such a super stay.
Our 3rd visit to sundial Cottage.
Nice clean and comfortable with good facilities. Nicely located in a village with a pub ,worth booking for a meal .walks straight from the door or a short drive away . Hope to return in the future
So good to welcome you back for a third time, Jill - and thank you very much for taking the time to leave feedback.
Lovely little cottage with a cute garden in a good location.
We'd definitely come back. It was a bit difficult to find initially, luckily a neighbour directed us. Comfy and well equipped place to stay. Shame one of the local pubs has closed and the other only did food Thursday to Sunday when we were there Monday to Friday, but we enjoyed our Thursday meal out. Good walks right from the door and even better walks not too far in the car. We were curious about the teeny hole in the front door. Pet mouse?
Many thanks for your feedback. We're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, including some of the local walks. Sykes provide the final directions, as the cottage is tucked away from the main village road, so Sat Nav does not always help! The little, latticed hole in the door is actually an air vent for the log burner in that room. We hope that solves the puzzle!
Fabulous cottage, well appointed and clean
Very glad that Sundial Cottage was comfortable for your stay. Many thanks for the feedback.
We had a wonderful stay in Sundial Cottage and due to some beautiful unseasonal sunny weather in early March were able to take advantage of the garden in the afternoons and the cosy log burner in the chilly evenings.
Everything was as described and we would love to re-visit again sometime.
Thank you for your super comments. We would also love to welcome you back!
A beautiful comfortable cosy clean cottage Well equipped and good location.
Great walks from the front door Pub in the village did lovely meals It was a fabulous stay
We're very glad that you enjoyed such a super stay and thank you for your warm feedback.
Beautiful cottage & extremely homey.
Could have happily stayed for longer. Only issues were mobile phones struggled but you did warn us of this & we couldn’t get the sound to work on the tv in the lounge with the sofa. We loved Brassington & the cottage. We will be back.
Very happy that you enjoyed your short break - and thank you for the feedback. Yes, mobiles only work efficiently via the wifi; that is why we have a landline too for emergency calls. Apologies that the TV in the lounge had no sound. We've just 'rebooted' it by unplugging for a minute and it's now working - it was frustratingly having a mad moment!
We had a fabulous stay with our two children.
It was so lovely to wake up every morning with just the sound of birds singing outside. Gorgeous cottage with log burners - a lot more spacious that we thought it would be. It was a very relaxing break and just what was needed!
Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We're very pleased that you enjoyed such a relaxing stay.
Very well thought out - so many lovely little touches.
Beautifully clean, comfortable and homely. Could not fault it.
We're delighted that you enjoyed your winter break and very grateful that you have taken the time to give such lovely feedback.
The cottage exceeded our expectations.
We went for the Christmas week and it was wonderfully decorated and was warm and cosy with 2 x wood burners to use. Well equipped for all needs and a great location for discovering many walks on your doorstep.
We're very pleased that you had such a lovely Christmas in the cottage and thank you for taking the time to give such positive feedback. Happy New Year!
Despite the arrival of storm Darragh whilst we were there we found the cottage comfortable and warm.
The standard of furnishings, decor etc is very high and pleasant. With the Old gate pub nearby to provide good food and atmosphere on such a weekend we were well satisfied ! We shall hopefully return.
We're glad you managed to shelter from the storm and look forward to welcoming you back in sunnier climes! Many thanks for taking the time to leave feedback.
Excellent holiday cottage in a great location.
Fully equipped and warm. Would definitely book again.
We're very pleased that you enjoyed your break in such a cold week! Thank you very much for the positive feedback.
Sundial cottage is just amazing.
In such a peaceful location. Locals are friendly. Recommed The Miners Arms. The cottage has a lovely dog friendly garden. The cottage is just beautiful with everything you need. I could happily live here. Sitting with a log fire on at night is wonderful . Recommend Spencer Bros just down the road for logs and kindling. The bath is lovely and spacious. Downstairs shower and toilet very handy. Few pointers... the freezer is a small compartment at the top of the fridge. The step in the kitchen caught us out a few times. If you need the loo in the middle of the night remember the low frame. You get used to it after a couple of days. Cleaning was good. All equipment we needed in the kitchen. All in all a stunning cottage in a beautiful location. Bet it's amazing at christmas. Hope to be back one day.
Many thanks for your very positive and helpful review, Andrew. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much and would be very pleased to welcome you back!
Disappointment on arrival: an under-counter fridge with an icebox is NOT a fridge/freezer.
There is room for a proper freezer next to the fridge, but this space is taken up with a strange trolley contraption. Being a very old cottage, one would expect to have to stoop through some doorways, but having to bend practically double to access the upstairs bathroom lost its charm after a number of bumped heads in the middle of the night. No mention of this in the property description. The cottage has been sympathetically refurbished and was very clean. We were able to sit in the garden a couple of times and this was very pleasant.
We are sorry to hear of your disappointment with the fridge and have asked Sykes to amend the description accordingly. The bathroom door has not been mentioned before, but we have also asked Sykes to put a note in the property details for additional clarity. We hope you were otherwise able to enjoy your stay.
Lovely cottage in a great little village.
Cottage is beautiful, 2 very large sitting rooms and a kitchen with everything you would need. Downstairs shower room was great. Upstairs though stairs were as described 2 great bedrooms, had a great nights sleep as so quiet. Lovely enclosed dog friendly garden. Over roading parking was great and 2 pubs in the village even better
Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and village so much.
Very quiet village, just 2 pubs no shop etc
Our family of three enjoyed a lovely week here.
We were blessed with good weather. The cottage is a few minutes walk away from the two village pubs. Brassington is a picturesque, small and friendly village. The Sunday lunch at the nearby Old Gate Inn is highly recommended. There is no shop but we just got supplies on our days out (also had a Sainsbury’s delivery on arrival day). The cottage is well equipped with a beautiful garden. I enjoyed reading/relaxing on the top patio and we had some meals outside at the table on the middle patio. We visited Bakewell, Buxton, Matlock and Ashbourne - all within a 20/30 minute drive. The Chatsworth Estate Shop at Pilsley is also worth a visit. Wanted to visit Haddon Hall but sadly they don’t allow dogs, not even in the grounds. Most evenings we spent catching up on the Olympics. Took us a couple of days to get the hang of the TV - you have to hold down the on/power button on the remote for a few seconds otherwise you don’t get a picture, just sound. Communication with owner (via Sykes app) was excellent.
We're delighted you could benefit from the garden in the beautiful weather, Jane. Many thanks for taking the time to write a review and to provide some tips for other guests.
this is the second year we have booked Sundial in Brassington , what can you say about this lovely property, the furnishing and equipment is first class a wonderfully comfortable and relaxing place to stay in a great village, located a short walk through the village to the 2 pubs I can strongly recommend the miners arms as a welcoming friendly place with reasonable priced food , the olde gate inn has been taken over by the same people who own the Knockerdown inn so expect a more expensive menu.
. All in All a great week away and can recommend to anyone considering .
We are delighted that you enjoyed your return visit so much, Keith - and thank you for your positive and informative feedback.
The cottage was very clean and very welcoming.
Lots of extra little touches like the torches and phone charging pads. Very nice decoration and great location Property owner emailed regarding small issue and very prompt response. Before travel days owner emailed lots of info on places to visit which was really useful Would definitely recommend
Thank you for your super feedback, Helen - and we're delighted that you felt welcome and comfortable.
The cottage is lovely with a very sweet garden area, parking is tight for two cars but manageable.
The area is great and the local pub welcoming and as cosy as advertised! It was disappointing that we were charged £20 per dog especially as the dogs had to be confined downstairs, so £40 for our two dogs seemed very excessive. The basics could also have been better provided, we ran out of toilet roll and the wood provided wasn’t ep even enough to have a fire for one evening. Otherwise a lovely property in a great setting.
Dear Julie, We're glad that you enjoyed the cottage and the setting. Thank you for the other feedback. I am afraid the dog charge is what we pass on from the cleaners, regardless of length of stay (3 nights in your case). You certainly should have been provided with adequate wood and toilet rolls, so I am very sorry and will contact you separately. If you had contacted us at the time, I would have been pleased to solve this for you.
This was a lovely well equipped cottage which was warm and comfortable.
We loved the garden too. The cottage is situated in the village with easy walking distance to two very good pubs. We will definitely look to return.
Many thanks, Carolyn. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and would be very pleased to welcome you back.
Sundial cottage is a fantastic cosy place to stay in the village of Brassington.
Sundial cottage is full of character, fireplaces ,beams and stone floors and a few low doorways. The owners have thought of everything, and the cottage is warm and very well equipped. This was our 2nd visit and will not be our last.
Lovely that you've already booked again for next year, Jill! Many thanks for such positive feedback.
We had a great week staying in Sundial Cottage.
It was such a cosy place and had everything we needed for a week away! Perfect for us.
Super to hear that you had such a good holiday at Sundial. Thank you very much for taking the time to give feedback.
This property was absolutely wonderful, the very best place we have stayed in for a short break.
It was extremely comfortable, a home from home experience. The owners have thought of everything to make a guest's stay here very enjoyable. We would like to book to stay again; great walks nearby and lots of other things to do but really, the cottage is the main draw - really wonderful, thank you.
We're delighted that you found the cottage so comfortable and are grateful for your super feedback.
Sundial Cottage exceeded our expectations, most of the cottage has been renovated to a high standard, and the living rooms are still traditional.
Everything looked brand new to us, the bathrooms were really of a high specification too.The garden would be perfect to sit in during the Summer for a morning coffee or afternoon glass of wine, no grassy area if you have a large dog. We managed to park two cars and one motorbike on the drive which was very convenient for us. The location was perfect, and the village is pretty with a couple of pubs which we tried out.
Delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and surrounds - and thank you very much for your comments.
We had a lovely break at Sundial cottage, which is as described.
We were warm and cosy in a quiet and peaceful area. The locals and the two pubs were very welcoming and friendly, and the location in Brassington is great. Minor issues were that we didn't have any kindling and just four logs on arrival, so not enough for a starter pack for a first fire. A few bumped heads from the low door frame in the bathroom, but we were warned! Lastly, the plumbing/central heating was very noisy, especially when in the double bedroom. But, a good time was had by all, and we really enjoyed our stay, thank you.
We are really sorry that you did not receive the full fuel starter pack: we leave clear instructions for the housekeepers to provide enough logs, kindling and firelighters, so it is disappointing that they did not on this occasion. We are very pleased that you otherwise enjoyed your stay and thank you for the feedback.
Beautiful cottage and local community very welcoming and helpful.
Very glad that you so enjoyed your stay, and thank you for your very positive comments.
Lovely well equipped warm and cosy cottage, located in the small village of Brassington in a great location for exploring the Peak District.
So pleased you enjoyed your weekend, and thank you very much for the positive feedback.
Lovely cottage and garden.
Lots of character, spacious and well equipped. Loved the lights in the garden at night. Warmer duvets on twin beds preferable now as going into winter. Excellent meals at both village pubs. Parwich village shop was handy as Brassington shop closed all week. Overall a great stay.
Many thanks for your positive feedback. The duvets in the twin room are actually 10.5 tog, but we will replace them with a newer, fluffier variety!
We had a lovely week.
Lovely cottage would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Very glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love to welcome you again and thank you for your feedback.
Amazing cottage,with a beautiful garden, outstanding location in the village of Brassington the locals are so nice and friendly.
The cottage has everything you need,comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen.
So glad that you enjoyed the cottage and village so much and grateful for your very positive feedback.
Charming cottage, in a beautiful, peaceful location.
The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Excellent base to discover the Peak District. Parking at the property was a bonus. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds! Very helpful communication with property owners. Very dog friendly. Would highly recommend.
We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Sundial - and thank you for taking the time to give feedback.
This cottage has everything you need for a great holiday.
We were blessed with good weather but this would be a cosy cottage even in the winter months. The area it is in is just stunning. For anyone who likes walking it is a walkers paradise.
Lovely to hear that you enjoyed the cottage and walks as much as we do! Thank you.
Fabulous cozy and comfortable well maintained cottage with quality appliances and a lovely garden that was perfect for us and our two dogs.
We loved it, our dogs loved it and the very helpful communications from owner made this a perfect and relaxing stay in a very pretty village in a great location to explore the peaks.
We're very glad that you enjoyed your stay and benefited from the garden in such a sunny week. Thank you vey much for your positive feedback.
This is a first class property in a beautiful location, a big thank you for making it available all 4 of us had such a great holiday we have already booked for next year.
The village is in an ideal place for exploring with two great pubs supplying a good variety of meals and ales, would recommend this property highly
We are delighted that you so enjoyed the cottage and its surrounds, and that you have already booked again. Thank you.
Excellent cottage in an amazing village!
Very pleased that you enjoyed such a good stay. Many thanks for the feedback.
Wonderful.
.everything that could be needed was provided..and the cottage was very clean and very warm and cosy. And a short distance from the Peak District wonders We have already booked for next year. As it was such a fantastic base for a weeks walking with our 2 dogs.
Delighted that you had such a good stay and that you have already rebooked! We look forward to welcoming you again.
Sundial Cottage was amazing, everything you needed was there.
It is an ideal spot and the people are very friendly. The Miners Arms serves lovely food and made us feel welcome as did Ye Olde Gate Inn. Would highly recommend. Thank you
We are delighted that you so enjoyed your stay and hope you managed to dodge April showers! Many thanks for the warm feedback.
Good information beforehand lovely property superb position
Many thanks for the positive feedback. Really pleased that you enjoyed your Easter stay.
Sundial Cotttage is an excellent base to explore all that the Peak District has to offer.
The cottage is warm, comfortable, has everything you need and plenty big enough for 4 people & 2 dogs. The 2 local pubs are friendly, welcoming and serve great food. There are lovely walks straight from the door. Places to visit include Ashbourne, Bakewell, Carsington Waters, Matlock and Matlock Bath. All within a 30 minute drive.
We're delighted that you enjoyed returning, this time for some walks in the snow! Many thanks for the positive feedback.
A really lovely, cosy cottage sympathetically modernised and equipped with everything you could need.
The village of Brassington is idyllic with two good pubs within walking distance plus numerous public footpaths easily accessible. Highly recommend
Very glad that you so enjoyed your stay in our cottage and in this beautiful village. Many thanks for your feedback.
Beautifull old cottage with stunning period features.
Very comfortable, cosy and warm in a great location.
Glad that you found the cottage so cosy in the colder weather! Thank you for your positive feedback.
This was our second stay at this cottage, and again we couldn't fault anything, the cottage had everything we needed and was lovely and clean.
Beautiful location with plenty of walks. Would definitely recommend this cottage as a peaceful place to stay. We will definitely be booking for visit number 3 next year
Delighted that your second stay was equally refreshing! Thank you for taking the time to give such super feedback.
Thank you for a lovely 2 night break away.
The accommodation was fantastic and very clean. Loads of great walks on your doorstep and we will definitely be looking to re visit at some stage.
Great to hear that your family enjoyed such a super short break and many thanks for the feedback.
We absolutely loved our stay at Sundial cottage!
What a beautiful cottage and it's even better in person. So cosy with two woodburning stoves and the owners even left a basket of logs with kindling and newspaper firelighters. Best of all there was a pint of milk to greet us in the fridge. We loved the attention to detail and cleanliness. The beds were comfy and the layout was perfect for us. Located in such a pretty village and the locals were very friendly. We enjoyed a lovely meal and drinks in the village pub. The Tissington trail and High Peak trail were so accessible. We would love to stay again and highly recommend this special little cottage.
Thank you for such positive and enthusiastic feedback. We are really glad you enjoyed a cosy and restful stay, benefiting from beautiful walks even in the depth of winter!
Sundial Cottage is one of the best we have stayed in, very well-equipped, warm and comfortable, and spotlessly clean.
The village was very quiet and peaceful, just what we needed. Would definitely like to return.
We're very pleased that you so enjoyed your stay and the beautiful surrounds. We thank you too for your positive feedback and hope to welcome you again.
This was our second stay at Sundial Cottage and it was just as enjoyable as the first.
The cottage was extremely clean and comfortable and the Christmas touches made it very welcoming indeed. Thank you for another great holiday, we really do love it here and can't wait to return.
We're delighted that you enjoyed returning in the festive season and thank you for your positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again.
The cottage is set in a beautiful location and was just as described.
We visited in November when it was a little more colder but we arrived to a very warm welcome with the house being toasty warm and exceptionally clean. The cottage was fully equipped and the owners seem to have put a lot of thought into the comfort of their guests. I have stayed in many holiday properties within the UK and I have to say that this is one of the best I have stayed in. I will definitely be booking again.
Beautiful cottage, fell in love with it, there has been no expense spared to get the cottage in to the condition it's in.
Will definitely stay here again.
Wonderful cottage, excellent facilities.
Thank you for being dog friendly.
We had a very relaxing break at this lovely cosy cottage.
The garden is very pretty and fully enclosed so perfect for our dogs. It’s in a very quiet and peaceful location in the village but easy walking distance to both pubs and off road parking was a bonus. Highly recommended.
Fabulous cottage.
Set in a lovely village, this cottage is just what we needed For our weeks stay. Very well equipped and and so clean and comfortable. There is also a lovely garden. Would definitely recommend this lovely cottage for a relaxing stay!
Great cottage,lovely decor spotlessly clean,we really enjoyed our stay,the garden was so pretty,would definitely recommend sundial cottage.
Beautiful cottage with absolutely everything you could need for a home from home holiday.
Lovely quiet location and very friendly village with excellent pubs. We were blessed with a whole week of sunshine so it really felt very special, so much so my husband and I have made Brassington our retirement goal, although not for a good 20 years
Lovely well equipped cottage.
Garden was very beautiful, English cottage garden at its best and with the most beautiful rose bush! We had all we needed. Highly recommend the miners Arms, a very friendly pub with great food, and very reasonable. Super dog friendly. Carsington water very close by and great for walks.
The cottage is well equipped and ideally located for visiting places of interest.
It is also spotlessly clean. The downsides are: that there is no mobile phone signal (although there is a landline for emergency calls), and the stairs and garden are very steep. These points should be mentioned in the listing.
Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. The landline is indeed for outgoing emergency calls, and we also provided you beforehand with the number for incoming calls. Most people are happy to use their mobiles over the Wifi or WhatsApp, as the signal is variable in the village. We shall henceforth mention this in the listing, as well as: "Potential guests with mobility difficulties should note that the staircase has two steeper steps." The listing already mentions that the garden is terraced and this can be clearly seen from the pictures, with a few steps in between. Thank you.
A spacious, comfortable and well fitted out cottage, with lots of extra touches.
This all added to giving us a most enjoyable holiday.
The property is very good - ideal for a stay in the Derbyshire Dales or White PeakDistrict.
The owner is very friendly as are the immediate neighbours. Accommodation is warm friendly and very clean I would recommend it to anyone wanting a break in Derbyshire
A beautiful cottage with everything we needed.
Excellent walking area and a wonderful village. Can't say enough about our stay. Cottage was really clean and comfortable and we can't wait to go back.we will definitely be booking again for next year. 10/10 for everything. Thank you from Kay and Tony
Lovely cottage.
We had a great weekend.
We had the most enjoyable couple of days staying at this beautiful cottage.
Everything was just perfect, fully equipped for everything. So cosy and beautiful settings. Our dogs who just loved the space and coziness laying next to the fire and a teenager who make good use of the games cupboard, we had many laughs. Such a beautiful place. Thank you very much for such a enjoyable stay.
Lovely home from home where we spent Christmas as it was 40 Minutes drive to collect our 87 year old mother to have christmas lunch with us; fully equipped kitchen made the full christmas lunch possible to make, the down stairs bathroom was perfect for her to reach and for those muddy "fell runners" we had in the house.
The enclosed garden was great for our furry friends to be secure
Our second stay at Sundial and it did not disappoint: a wonderful property in a wonderful village, with a wonderful pub (Olde Gate Inne).
Great walks from the door in a peaceful location. Dog proof garden - even for small ones!
Lovely cottage with extra level of comfort and facilities.
Kitchen particularly well equipped. Beds very comfortable. Peaceful location. Highly recommended.
A really unique, character cottage which has been sensitivity modernised to provide a very comfortable and memorable stay.
The pictures don't do this beautiful cottage justice.
The decor is so tasteful and the owners have thought of everything. Very quiet village. Safe garden for dog. Parking very tight
Sundial Cottage was beautiful, very well furnished and very comfortable, The kitchen was well equipped and the garden was lovely.
Lovely welcome pack when we arrived of tea's coffee ect. We loved the area with nice walks and beautiful scenery.
This is a beautiful and peaceful location, with great village pubs for a meal out a walk from the door.
The owners really have thought of everything - they rent out their own holiday bolt hole and it really shows: the cottage has been furnished and refurbished to a very high standard. We loved having two sitting rooms - a couple of people could watch the TV in one room whilst others read. played a board game or simply relaxed in the other (there are TVs in both rooms if people want to watch different things too!) The garden is beautiful and completely dog secure. The cottage is right on the edge of the Southern Peak District but most key sites like Castleton, Eyam and Chatsworth were about half an hour's drive. Even more northern points like Lyme Park were within an hour's drive. The cottage is very nearby Carsington Water with water sports and bike hire available... and of course the whole of the Peak District is wonderful walking country. The next door neighbours are very friendly and supportive too - a lot of people comment on this in the Visitors' book. The owners, although not local, were also very helpful and friendly. The cleaners do an amazing job - the cottage was so clean on our arrival. We do like booking via an industry approved company like Sykes as we do feel secure about booking and cancellation issues - especially in the uncertain times of the last two years.
Sundial Cottage is set in the peaceful village of Brassington.
It is full of character and charm and the owners have thought of everything for your comfort. The furnishings and fittings are of the highest quality and taste. Everything has been thought of to make your holiday relaxing and stress-free. We spent a lot of time in the garden, eating meals there or just reading, and all that can be heard are the bees, birds and occasional buzzard above the moor. There are pretty walks from the doorstep or within a short driving distance. Highly recommended!
We have just come back from 1 weeks stay at this beautiful cottage.
It was so much more than we expected. Brassington is a small but wonderful. It had two very good pubs and close to all amenities. The garden was wonderful. Would recomend this place to anyone who is looking for a chilled break ..
Wonderful Cottage and facilities very good.
As a tall couple the downstairs was a little challenging due to ceiling height. My elderly mother found the stairs uneven and steep and the step in the kitchen should be ‘highlighted’. Would have welcomed a bigger sofa in one of the reception rooms. Saying all that beautiful tasteful cottage, would return! Great beds and pretty enclosed garden. Position fabulous for Chatsworth and the National Park, 2 lovely pubs nearby. Such a shame no local shop in the village.
We had booked this cottage 12 months ago, originally for our honeymoon, but although the wedding was postponed (for the 2nd time!
) we were lucky enough to be able to take our stay after slightly altering the dates, with no issues. The cottage more than met our expectations in every way. It had the charm that you would wish from such a place, but was modernised in all the right places to provide a very comfortable stay. All rooms were very well equipped with anything you might need during your stay, and cleanliness was perfect - not even a cobweb in the corner! All rooms were very tastefully decorated and furnished which made us feel at home straight away. The cottage is well situated in Brassington village (itself a most charming and interesting place with excellent walks from the doorstep), and has a very well maintained mature and colourful garden, ideal for a well deserved GnT after your long walk! We would thoroughly recommend Sundial Cottage and would definitely return.
Lovely cottage, fully equipped, cosy, superb contained garden.
Perfect
Sundial Cottage was extremely comfortable.
It was warm, bed linen and towels were of a very good quality. Decor was very tasteful. All rooms were nicely furnished and comfortable. Nice little touches like milk in the fridge and tea bags and coffee, even biscuits. We were very impressed and will visit again. Garden was lovely, unfortunately weather wasn’t too good so didn’t get to use the garden but our cockerpoo liked it. Brassington is a lovely village, lots of walks and 2 very nice pubs. Can highly recommend Sundial Cottage.
Beautiful cottage.
It was lovely cosy and warm when we arrived and felt so welcoming. It is really well equipped and finished to a high standard. All the information given and instructions etc were really useful and appreciated. Other nice touches are the welcome pack and the incidentals such as salt and pepper, handwash etc., small things that are thoughtful and make a big difference. The garden has nice seating areas and is dog friendly; hope to visit again in the summer to make the most of it. The cottage is well placed for countryside walks, the village and importantly, the two dog friendly pubs. It’s a really friendly village with a welcoming atmosphere.
Unfortunately we found the cottage quite disappointing.
Although it was decorated to a high standard. The house was absolutely freezing. The heating went off during the night and there was no way we could change it. The duvets were summer so very very thin. The pillows were rock hard. In my daughters bed there was black dog hairs. We booked the cottage as it was 4 stars so we were expecting a little more luxury.
We were very concerned to read your feedback, as we have taken great care over the cottage. Whilst the temperature on the thermostat is deliberately lowered for night-time comfort, it easy to override, as described in the instructions in the cottage and sent to you beforehand. The bedding is high-quality, and the duvets are recommended for winter-use; there are also blankets in both bedrooms. We are sorry that you found the pillows excessively hard and that there were any dog hairs upstairs. The cottage was fully cleaned on the day of your arrival and guests are asked to keep pets downstairs. Again, we are sorry that you were disappointed
A stunning cottage in a very beautiful, friendly village.
After 2 days we felt like locals. The cottage is well maintained and we can't wait to return next year. The neighbours are helpful and friendly. The garden was very secure for our 2 dogs, they loved it as much as we did.
Well equipped, warm, clean, comfortable cottage in a quiet, pretty location.
Walks from the door, helpful and very friendly locals. Cottage garden is lovely and was even secure for my chihuahuas! Parking the car was fine with a bit of manoeuvring, can't wait to return!
We were delighted with Sundial Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay, in spite of very wet weather, which was not unexpected in January.
Once we became familiar with the rather awkward parking technique into the driveway, we had no problems at all during the week, and were very warm and comfortable throughout the week. The cottage is well equipped, with plenty of instructions as to how to use everything in the cottage. We would definitely recommend the cottage to our friends and family and hope to return ourselves in the future as we are particularly fond of Derbyshire. Thank you John and Shirley for your very helpful guide which you Emailed to us prior to our stay. Peter and Diana
Cottage was stunning and location great for visiting dove Dale and Tissington trail.
good for dogs and local pubs very friendly.enjoyed our Christmas break and would recommend to family and friends.
We have stayed in a number of cottages, both as a couple before kids, with one and then two kids and now with the addition of our dog- Sundial is Hand on heart our favourite.
Amazing property with all you could wish for, beautiful location, great village, walls, pubs... I want to move to Brassington!!
Nothing to add really-everything ideal
We have stayed in many cottages over the years but Sundial was undoubtedly the best.
Tastefully designed and furnished, it was perfectly situated within a delightful village.
Lovely cottage in a great location, very well appointed.
Derbyshire is a truly unspoilt area where the people are very friendly, the roads almost empty and the weather on this occasion perfect.
It is a beautiful area with plenty to do and see. I have used Sykes twice now and the company have provided perfect cottages. They are extremely efficient regarding the booking and would certainly used them again. In the cottage description I feel there should have been a reference to an extremely steep step at the beginning of the stairs which is immediately behind the door. Apart from this the cottage was described perfectly.
Lovely well presented cottage with fully enclosed garden, Good location idea for seeing local nearby places the only thing it could do with is a local shop
The cottage was lovely.
The weather was fantastic. 2nd week was in the 30”s!!! So could have done with a fan in the bedroom. The views were amazing. Neighbours were abit noisy early in the mornings and kept parking their car so it was hard to get out and park up. But the cottage was a delight and would recommend it to anyone.
Beautiful cottage, stunning location.
The cottage was absolutely gorgeous , it was stocked with everything you’d possibly need. The road leading up was very narrow, but it was incredibly peaceful. The pub in the village no longer sells the basics, so you need to drive to get any supplies you need, but we loved it.
The cottage was lovely and even better than the photos on the website .
Carsington water was quite close and is a great pleasure for walking,cycling or relaxing.
lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage.
parking a little tight but by the end of the week we were experts. would definitely return here
Can’t fault this lovely cottage.
Second visit. Owners have thought of everything and more. Parking can be an issue if you have a large car as space to manoeuvre is tight and more so if next door neighbour parks at edge of driveway. Couldn’t get on driveway when we arrived and also on two other occasions. Friendly enough and did stop parking there after we mentioned it to him. Brilliant location and ye olde gate inn is great for pie night.
The only hitch we had was that Sykes had given us the wrong code for the key safe.
We had to travel a mile down the road to get a phone signal and then be given an alternative code. By the time we got back to the Cottage it was raining so we had to unload in the rain.
Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that you had difficulties regarding the key code. Key collection information is sent 6 weeks in advance, or at the time of full payment if booked less than 6 weeks in advance. With it being sent so far in advance we do send a key collection reminder 7 days prior to arrival also, this email will advise if any codes have been changed by the owners for your reference. I can confirm that this was sent to you, apologies if it caused confusion.
Lovely cottage in a beautiful village perfectly placed for exploring the area.
The cottage had everything you could possibly need and more. We enjoyed relaxing in the lovely terraced garden when the sun came out.
Carsington Waters is a 10minute drive away lots of walks,cafe,shops and facilities.
There are 2 dog friendly pubs in village the Gate Inn is a must for Sunday lunch but you must book. There are no shops in the village but Wirksworth is only 4 miles away.
Beautiful scenery and pretty surrounds.
.. perfect Gastro pub/restaurant up the road.....garden may be a little steep for guests with mobility issues
Really lovely cottage, very cosy and well equipped.
The village so quiet and the people were so nice both pubs were excellent.
And as for the cottage you just couldn't get any better
Beautiful, well kept cottage.
lovely clean cosy cottage great location gate inn pub in the village does lovely food nice walks in the area too.
recommend it to anyone.
We couldn't have asked for a more comfortable and well equipped cottage.
Although the weather was cold and we had some snow, it was so cosy to sit in front of a log fire with a choice of 2 beautifully furnished sitting rooms. The village was pretty, the neighbours helpful and friendly and the local pub served delicious food in their lounge in front of another cosy log fire. A restful week was had by the two of us plus dog, and the whole break at Sundial was wonderful. Thank to the owners who have shared their lovely holiday cottage with us. We will be back
Cottage is immaculately presented, clean, comfy and well equipped.
Up stairs and downstairs bathroom, good kitchen facilities and 2 lovely woodburners. Local pub is a 5 minute walk and has a good atmosphere. We will be back!
For those over 6foot it is very low in places , good walks from the cottage, very nice garden to relax in
Sundial Cottage is a lovely cosy cottage and the owners have gone the extra mile in providing everything you need for a relaxing break.
The well stocked games cupboard, reading materials and maps are lovely touches.
A very comfortable cottage well equipped and in a great location.
We will be telling friends and family about this cottage, very impressed!
Beautiful cottage with lovely terraced garden.
Extremely well equipped, very cosy and comfortable. Made a perfect location for our holiday. Village is very peaceful with lovely surrounding countryside, and two charming pubs that are both dog freindly.
Sundial Cottage was a joy to stay in.
It's very well appointed, the very recent refurbishment is of a very high standard. There was a welcome pack when we arrived which was very appreciated. All the comforts of home but in a quiet, romantic 16th century house, what's not to like? The neighbours are very friendly, there are two great pubs only a couple of minutes' walk away and Brassington is a perfect starting point to explore the Peak District. The service provided by the owners was very personal and made us feel very much welcome. Although we didn't have great weather, we sat in the cosy garden whenever the sun came out. Our Cocker Spaniel was also very happy with the space outside. All in all a perfect holiday. Would recommend 10/10.
Superb old cottage in the middle of very lovely village , private garden and very quite , very nice , great walks nearby , the information pack with local things was brilliant, we did most of them !
Very comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage in a lovely friendly village.
Excellent communication from the owners about the cottage, how to get there and surrounding areas with information on local walks and attractions. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would love to return soon to this home from home!
We had a fantastic time at this cottage we were lucky with the weather and we even had 3 days of snow the cottage was pet friendly our spaniel loved it especially the log fire.
It was also lovely the neighbours of the property also made us feel welcome with friendly chats and gave us lots of tips on restaurants and places to visit. The cottage was very convenient for Matlock a town which we loved to wander around. The cottage was quite hard to find glad we had to find it in daylight hours but definitely worth the driving around the very narrow streets. We tried both local pubs both very friendly and we were made to feel welcome I would recommend Thursday's for ''Homemade Pie Day'' it was delicious.
Beautiful cottage, immaculately maintained, very cosy and welcoming, well decorated and furnished.
All home comforts. Welcome pack much appreciated. Lovely village location, friendly people and fabulous country pub within 5 minute walk which serves delicious food and has a great atmosphere. We felt very much at home here. The cottage is near enough to beautiful walks and popular tourist places but also far enough away to be peaceful and relaxed. Beautiful garden. A lot of thought and effort has been put into making this cottage a wonderful holiday home. We are definitely going back again and plan some short weekend breaks. The added bonus is that the cottage, the local pubs and shops in the surrounding areas are all dog friendly so our four legged friend was able to enjoy the holiday with us. Fabulous place. Would highly recommend.
Fabulous well equipped cottage with two cosy wood burners in a lovely Derbyshire village.
Dog friendly pub and lots of countryside to explore nearby.
Good to know
House Rules
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
Note: Guests with mobility difficulties should note that the staircase has two steeper steps. There are also some low doorways.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
939845
Parking
Off Road Parking, Private Driveway
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Allowed
Children
Children and infants welcome