The Belle

Very pleased with the property although it said that there was 2 bathrooms, it was one bathroom and one downstairs toilet.

There was no cot available for our stay. Parking is a little tight.

This accommodation is exactly how it is described.

Comfortable, clean & has everything you need for your stay. An ideal location with everything around you, shops, restaurants, coffee shops & plenty of amazing places to walk. Would definitely recommend as a place to stay.

I have to admit given the previous reviews a wasn’t expecting a lot but it was great, great location, super clean and fab having a garden for the dogs.

Our only feedback would be the cold water in the shower was nonexistent which meant the shower was too hot to stand under, we were only there for 2 nights so coped but any longer it would have been annoying.

The location of the property is superb - 2 minutes from the centre of Bakewell, made it a fantastic base for us for a week.

Parking at the front was a little tight as it's shared with another property - not an issue for us to start with, but when a long wheelbase van checked in next door it was a little tighter. Facilities wise, the kitchen had what we needed - we ate out in the town mostly so only really used the kitchen to prepare a light meal one night. We were a little disappointed with the general standard of the property. No dusting had been done - we were a day late checking in, so appreciate there may have been a bit of dust, but the whole house was thick of cobwebs. The shelves in the bedrooms had not been dusted for months and months - having put some clothes on there, they were covered in dust. Other reviews mention the paintwork - an effort has been made to touch up areas, but as different paint colours were used, it probably looked worse. The shower must have been designed by someone without shoulders or any upper torso. For no real reason, the bath narrows at the end where the shower is, so for those of us with shoulders (I'm not particularly broad shouldered), it's almost impossible to get to the shower head to wash. There's not a lot of pressure from the shower (unless you have it set at inferno level) so you have to stand quite close to it. The same person who picked the bath design must also have been an exhibitionist, as the shower over bath is right next to the window. While frosted, it overlooks the main car park in Bakewell - and thus, visitors can quite easily see in - frosting only blurs...! As there is no extraction fan, then really the windows need to be open (thus loosing the benefit of the frosting). A blind is present, but due to the narrow area, and proximity, this gets soaking wet when showering, and thus is going mouldy. A sensible bathroom designer would have swapped the position of the sink and bath. The bedrooms - one larger than the other, but both lacking amenities. Bearing in mind the property has a minimum stay of a week, there is no wardrobe space for hanging. the only hanging is a coat rack in each room (which a giant must have installed as it's about 6.5ft off the ground). In the smaller room there was one bedside table, with two small draws which could only really accommodate a phone, wallet, keys. There was a vanity unit in the larger bedroom, but no plug sockets to plug in a hair dryer or straighteners. The beds I'm afraid were very uncomfortable. The living room was pleasant - I would have said there was space for three on the sofas, so if there's the full four guests, you really have to like each other if you want to sit that close. The zips on the sofa cushion covers had broken, so having sat on the sofa for an hour, it looked messy as the covers worked free to expose the inside. Would we stay here again? Probably not.

The property needs decorating.

Someone has tried to touch up the walls but with the wrong colour paint! A curtain pole hangs off the wall. A blind in the lounge doesn't fit and whilst the property is clean it feels grubby due to its decoration and faults with the sofa stained and dirty. Location is great but the listing pictures are deceiving regarding it's appearance. 2 stars at best for the condition. 4 star for Location.

Starting with the negatives.

Following reading other reviews we did come prepared with some of the issues others had had. The shower really needs to be looked at as it’s not really suitable, the mould on the bathroom blind and window is a bit off putting and with the crumbling fireplace surround in the dining room, a vacuum would be really handy to have access to to help keep the place clean especially on a longer stay. The beds are very firm and springs are super squeaky with head boards very loose. We also had the issue with the boiler which others have had where one morning we had no hot water or heating. We also had issues with the oven given no instructions how to use. The positives however, the help by the gent who we text about any of the issues was great. Quickly resolved when contacted so that was appreciated (but we shouldn’t need to contact him given the issues are things people have put in reviews they’ve had issues with before). Lots of storage, great comfortable space, kitchen had lots of utensils and everything we needed. Garden for the dogs was great as long as we kept them on lead. Location was absolutely fantastic with a very short walk into town. Great to have parking for one car (not sure why people moaning about the parking situ as it’s clear there is space for one car so we just parked our second car on the car park over the road)

The location of the property is ideal for visiting Bakewell and the surrounding area.

However, the property is in need of some redecorating in places and was not particularly well-cleaned on our arrival, especially the kitchen/oven/fridge. The bottom oven did not work at all and my email regarding this has not been replied to by your company (neither was a previous one I sent with regard to extending our stay). The tap in the kitchen often fell off as did one of the bottom outside boards on one of the cupboards. There is insufficient cutlery (forks). The shower is tricky to use - there is a very fine line between extremely hot and freezing cold and water leaks out of the back of the shower head. The shower is positioned in the narrowest part of the bath and causes extreme condensation as there is no fan in the bathroom. Generally, there is a lot of condensation on the cottage windows. The parking situation is very tight for two cars, especially as it is advisable to reverse park due to the regularly busy traffic when wishing to drive out. The area outside the cottage is covered in foliage and therefore very slippy after rain or frost. The downstairs area is comfortable and cozy (living & dining room) and the bedrooms are well-sized, with comfortable beds.

Our stay was wonderful.

The cottage is in a very central location so you can walk everywhere in the town easily. The cottage is beautifully decorated and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Bedding is of a high quality and mattresses are very comfortable. Highly recommend. Thank you

The Belle is in an absolute ideal location to enjoy everything that Bakewell has to offer.

It’s fair to say after reading some recent reviews we were a bit concerned what we would find, however we found The Belle well appointed and had everything we needed, including good heating, which was very welcome as we had the first snow of the year whilst staying. Yes, it’s an old house and there will always be odd bits of maintenance here and there (we live in a very old house ourselves, so know what it can be like), however the house was clean and well presented. It was easy to find, just follow the instructions given in the welcome email. The only addition would be instructions for the tv, we just about worked out how to access the normal tv channels! Apart from that a great stay and to be fair did not spoil our stay. Thanks, we will be back!

Does the property management / owners read the reviews .

Simple and inexpensive issues : Check bulbs are working Welcome pack - could this not include a Bakewell Tart ? Or milk in the fridge ? You expect the property to be how you left but no cleaning equipment or cleaning products ? Mattress needs replacing both rooms . My 3rd visit but sadly disappointed

The oven did not work which was very frustrating.

The windows were so dirty you couldn’t see out of some of them. There was paint hanging or walls, the sink in the main bathroom was blocked, not really what I expected and it was disappointing. Having said that, property is in an excellent location which is the only things it had going for it.

Great location for town and river and a very lovely cottage.

Bakewell is a beautiful market town and perfect for a summer stay. Suggest updating location on Sykes and Google. The what3words location should change to ///purifier.agree.motive, or there about, as the current location on Sykes is about 200m away. The location on Google is also further down Combs Rd.

This is my second visit to the cottage and sadly none of the recommendations Were taken in consideration.

Let’s try again! Bathroom requires a fan , window is not enough and mould and flaky ceiling is the result .Towel rail doesn't work Cream Dining room chairs, If they not able to he cleaned need to be changed. They are filthy! Bulbs to be checked . Minor adjustments at little cost .

Cottage, location and parking excellent Linen and towels also excellent.

Accomodation could be improved with some TLC. NO operating instructions fo TV, Cooker or microwave, The heating control panel displayed in the cottage folder was not the correct model. Excellent carpets and flooring but no hoover to clean. The outside area in front of the door was covered in leaves and mud which blew or walked in. Replacement of light bulbs needed as mentioned in previous reviews. All easily fixed to give a perfect rating

Thank you for letting us stay in your cottage, the cottage is in a perfect location for exploring Bakewell and the Peak District.

The cottage its self appears luxurious with on trend decor. It wasn’t particularly suited for dogs as there was carpet in the lounge which we didn’t want to spoil. So we had to sit in the dining room which was very dark, this meant we went out a lot of the time. The bed were made up with lovely linen, however the mattress was v basic and uncomfortable. The bathroom requires an overhaul or some mould management and a new blind as it is all very mouldy. The decor is generally good, although flaking off in places due to damp. There were lots of ants within the house including on carpetted areas. It was unclear if the fire could/should be used. No wood provided and no instructions. So we didn’t take the risk. Which was a shame as after a long days walking we usually enjoy sitting on a comfy chair and having a fire. All in all, the cottage met our needs but does require some improvements.

Clean, comfortable cottage which is very convenient for the town centre.

Issues with the heating and parking were sorted out quickly when we reported them, however the problem with the dining room light wasn't sorted, leaving the room quite gloomy. Overall an enjoyable holiday.

Good property with off street parking which was invaluable on the days of the busy Christmas Market.

We notice that previous visitors had mentioned light bulbs needed replacing & these were still outstanding on our visit, but when we made an enquiry regarding the heating, Sykes & the owner were quick to help us get this sorted. Apart from the stairs, which you had to be very careful with, (especially at night, so we had to keep the bathroom light on), the house itself was comfortable and we would come back again.

Negative: When we arrived (on a dark November afternoon) the heating was off.

We spent an hour trying to get the heating to come on using the thermostat. Eventually we found the heating was off at the boiler. We never managed to get the thermostat to work and managed the eating by turning it on and off manually. The lighting in the dining room is poor so we couldnt easily read the heating instructions. The Radiator in the bedroom was turned off. The bedside light in the main bedroom had no bulb. There was a 9" by 6“ hole in the bathroom ceiling by the light switch. Looks like an electrician did some work in the roof space and didn't close it up. There is a 6" step down on the drive that it would be very easy to damage your car on or twist your ankle. There was nowhere to put drinks etc while watching TV, we brought a bedside table down from upstairs. General cleanliness was "ok" at best. Positive: Comfy bed! Great location near town. Hot shower! Lots of wine glasses

We couldn't find instruction manuals for the cooker and the microwave and it took several days before we managed to get the clock set so the bottom oven would work.

The cottage was very comfortable and perfectly sited for being able to wander into Bakewell. We would certainly book again.

We left the property after 3 days as totally unsuitable for someone with balance problems.

I made sure to get a property with upstairs and downstairs toilets but the stairs to the upstairs toilet in the night was just too much. Tiled floors still very wet when we arrived and took several hours to dry - very dangerous. Several light bulbs missing from lights.

I came with my grandson, the cottage and beds were comfortable and clean although it was hot and could have done with thinner duvet or fan.

My grandson loved it, that’s all that matters, ,very strange we could only get free view on the Tv though! You advertised 2 bathrooms, but in fact the cottage has 2 toilets and one bathroom, we managed ok, but wanted to have our own bathrooms. Location is perfect, we were more than happy with the cottage. Thank you