Garden House

We had such a lovely stay at garden house.

The owner was very friendly and informative and their dog was a lovely pup. Really good location for amazing walks including a very easy access to the lake close by! All in all an excellent stay!

A very last minute booking as the accommodation we had originally booked was just not up to standard.

Thank you to the owners for accepting us at such short notice. The cottage was everything we could have wished for, comfortable, clean, and just beautiful. The kitchen was very well equipped and we even had a welcome bottle of wine which was a lovely touch. The cottage was in such a peaceful area, surrounded by sheep and cattle fields. The only visitor we had was Rufus the owners spaniel that liked to visit and play with our dog, such a lovely pup. Ate out a few local places, beautiful food all reasonably priced. Would highly recommended this cottage and hope to be back one day.

The cottage is very private, quiet, and in driving distance to most areas for dog walks and the main historic towns.

No local shops within 5 miles, great pubs for food short drive away and the closest EV charging in Ashbourne.Lanes from main road up to the cottage are a single car , but not busy. Lovely garden area, fabulous views over fields filled with sheep. A few negatives , no basic provisions ( a starter pack ie salt pepper , oil , hand wash would have been good ) . Cottage is very dark limited natural light , the shower is over the bath , the main double bed is against the wall which was awkward for one getting in and out , but overall , we really enjoyed our stay at Garden Cottage .

A lovely remote property, perfect for anyone wanting to escape the hustle and bustle of busy towns.

The only neighbours are the sheep, and we loved our daily visits from the owner's gorgeous Springer Spaniel. The views towards Carsington Water from the top of the hill are beautiful. It's an ideal base for exploring the Peak District, with easy access to attractions such as the Heights of Abraham, Bakewell and the Chee Dale stepping stones. A walk around Carsington Water is an absolute must. We had a wonderful stay.

Beautiful cottage and very beautiful location.

Beautiful house , everything you need is there for you extremely well equipped .

Lovely , and maintained to a high standard. just perfect. Lovely area lots of places very near we highly recommend this picturesque rental

A beautiful location, with easy access to walking routes and the Peak District.

The owner was very welcoming, and with the bottle of wine ready on the kitchen table, this made an excellent start to the week.

Fantastic cottage with everything you need for your stay.

Beautifully set charming 1 bedroom cottage. Immediately felt at home. Partner loved the bath. Ashbourne, Matlock all within easy reach. Booking again for partners birthday in December. Can't rate highly enough. Thank you for a great stay

We had a lovely time at the Garden House.

It was set in the countryside surrounded by green, hilly fields. Walk to the top of the field and you can see for miles with an amazing view over the Carsington Water reservoir, which is very close. The Garden House was cosy and clean and in a perfect position for walks and cycle paths. Would highly recommend.

Lovely little cottage, clean, comfortable and idyllic.

Away from the hustle and bustle. Found it very refreshing to recharge the batteries. Only downside was wasn't warned about the power going off at 9pm for a few minutes, for both nights. So in total darkness. Plus enclosed garden for the dog would have been nice,but otherwise absolutely gorgeous, with sheep as your neighbours.

I enjoyed a very relaxing 3 nights in the Cottage.

I found it clean, comfortable and very well equipped. The setting is very quiet and peaceful and it is close to some lovely countryside in the Peak District. The owners were helpful and informative. The wifi was good throughout my stay. I would use the cottage again if I am ever visiting the area.

We really enjoyed our stay at Garden House!

It was very tastefully furnished, cosy and clean. The location is quiet, which is just what we wanted. The views across the fields with all the sheep wandering round are lovely. It was in a good location for visiting the Peak District. WiFi and parking are excellent. It was a really relaxing holiday.

I had a lovely stay at Garden House, it was very comfortable and stayed cooler during the hot weather.

The owners Lyn and Jeremy Keck were very nice and when the washing machine wouldn't work they allowed me to use their washer and dryer. I did lots of nice walks around the area including being able to walk straight from the cottage to Carsington Waters over their farm land.

Fantastic holiday let with every you need.

really friendly welcome. we would not hesitate to stay here again. One negative is the rough driveway approach but we were on a motorcycle.

Perfect little garden cottage in a wonderful location.

My only constructive feedback is some basics would be great such as hand soap, a few dishwasher tablets and initial provision of tea/coffee etc. The grounds are kept lovely with walks from the door and it’s a great base for a peaceful stay. I would 100% recommend.

Lovely cottage in a super location.

Very comfortable, well equipped and a great base for walking and exploring the Peaks.

The Cottage was in a great location, It was clean and tidy.

The Bed was a bit uncomfortable. The Owner was friendly and was close by if we had any issues during our stay. There was no instructions for the cooker.

Really lovely, cosy,warm cottage.

Owners very friendly and helpful..Private , peaceful garden,wonderful views.Just loved the whole area.Would like to return..

The location of the property is excellent.

Very quiet and peaceful. I don't think that it had been occupied recently as we found several old cobwebs throughout the cottage. The bed being very close to the wall made it difficult to manoeuvre during the night. The bottle of wine on arrival was a nice touch.

A super cottage if you are looking for peace and quiet away from it all, just sheep and the odd hare for company.

Easy access to Carsington Water and surrounding countryside. A really lovely week away. Thank you

Beautiful property, with stunning views would highly recommend to any couple for the perfect peaceful break, Absolutely loved every minute.

The location is ideal for a quiet place to re-charge your batteries.

Your neighbours are likely to be sheep and if lucky, some other 4 legged friends. Highly recommend this place!

The peace and tranquility of the place can't be overstated.

Need to improve the approach "road"/track though, the pot holes are vicious. Local amenities are spotty - need to pre book most places for food and it is expensive.

We had a lovely stay at Garden House very comfortable everything we needed was there ,very quiet it was nice to watch the lambs running around,plenty of local pubs for eating out only a few minutes drive away,we are hoping to return soon

A lovely cottage, in a private garden setting with wonderful views of the fields and wild life, great places to visit, and a ideal place to unwind and relax.

We had a wonderful week at Garden Cottage, a lovely retreat to retire to after long walks and visits to all the delights of Derbyshire, warm and well equipped and cosy.

We would highly recommend this to anyone wanting to get away from it all, quiet with relaxing scenery all around, and just a short walk from Carsington Water - well worth a walk all around the lake and enjoy the food at the centre.

Our 2nd stay in this hideaway did'nt dissapoint great area, great walks, great host's Many thanks to Big Jez for arranging the removal of the the Snowdrift !

!!! Geoff & Sue

We absolutely loved our stay, thank you so much!

! :) Everything was perfect,

We feel that the description should include that the final drive to the cottage through the trees has grass running down the middle.

Had we decided to holiday in our Caterham 7 car, there is no way we would have got to the cottage due to the low level of the car. Some issues with the doors but nothing to feel the need to complain about. A well equipped clean cottage in the most peaceful setting we have ever stayed in.

We really enjoyed our stay at The Garden House.

The setting is fantastic - secluded, but not isolated with lovely views from the garden. We loved watching the wildlife in the adjacent field: not just sheep, but hares, red kites, buzzards and are almost certain - a grouse. The property was well specified with everything you could need for a pleasant stay. The location is in easy reach of the attractions in the southern Peak District, but also provides a retreat from the world if / when you want it. Mr Keck’s recommendation to try The Olde Gate pub at Brassington was spot on. Also recommend the Lathkill Hotel at Over Haddon - fantastic views while you enjoy a drink. We would happily return.

The cottage as usual is outstanding.

Very peaceful and stunning views. Lots of walks and plenty to see. Three minor faults. Back door hard to unlock from the inside. Tv signal very poor kept losing picture. Bedroom found it very difficult to get round bed on one side to near the wall. There was a free standing cupboard full off Christmas decorations. If was removed would make more room to move the bed away from the wall.

Hosts were friendly enough and provided info on the local area.

Plenty of leaflets and suggestions available. Considering the remoteness and lack of a shop open in the afternoons a welcome hamper such as milk, tea, coffee,, bread would have been beneficial and is the norm at the countless properties previously stayed in. The cottage itself was very nice and decorated to a high standard. Some of the TV stations had interference but access to netflix was a nice compensation. Listing refered to a DVD player but i dont think there was one. The bed very comfortable with decent quality bedding that felt nice and soft. Access was not great on the far side yet more room could be provided if the cupboard which is just used for Christmas decor be removed as this would allow for the bed to be pulled out a little more from the wall. Basic facilities like a hairdryer missing which are pretty standard in 5 star rated cottages. Would advise attention to the doors as stiff locks problematic especially the door leading from the lounge to the patio / airer area. One of the best locations we have stayed in for walking and beautiful scenery. Plenty to do and see, would highly recommend the area.

This is a little gem, as promised local walks nearby, definitely one for the lovers of nature and picturesque scenery.

The sheep in the neighbouring field are a quiet bunch and don't disturb you, the farm cat and dog came to visit and are very friendly. Within the property there is everything that you could possibly need for your stay, plenty of lovely towns with great walks and tea rooms all within 30 minutes by car. Mr Keck is friendly and welcoming and has good knowledge on the local area so he will happily show recommendations for walks, and pubs. Very clean inside, beautifully decorated and welcoming. Really enjoyed our stay and will be back again. Thank you.

What a gem !

Lucky you if you manage to secure a booking. Geoff & Sue

The cottage was in a beautiful position and was excellently equipped, tastefully decorated and spotlessly clean.

It had easy access to local walks including Carsington Water. The Kecks were very helpful especially on our arrival after our unexpectedly long journey. We would definitely look forward to returning again for another holiday and can’t recommend the cottage enough.

Don't think the 5* rating is correct, more 3 or 4* property.

Meant to be animal free property. We are both allergic to cats and there should be a warning that the owners cats jump in the window, doors. Found quite a few cats hairs in the property. Good job I took my inhaler as it was needed a few evenings. Black mould around kitchen sink, TV issues as could not not get anything but Netflix. Rear outside light also didn't work.

Lovely place in beautiful surroundings and so peaceful.

The owner called by on the first day to check everything was OK and to give us helpful advice about where to go etc and urged us to contact him if there were any problems. He then left us alone to get on with our holiday

we went to Garden House on Stitch farm to rest and rest we did it was great .

The views are fantastic our hosts where great the Garden House was just what we needed after the year we have had. Thank you.

Holiday house was brilliant.

But I contacted Sykes over a worrying problem before the holiday and Sykes never got back to me

We booked this cottage near Kirk Ireton as soon as 12th April was named as the date restrictions on self-catering holidays would be lifted, so that we could at least meet our new grandson in his parents' garden in Derby!

The cottage is in beautiful surroundings and was exactly as described, although the glass tables in the photos have now been replaced with scubbed pine. Given the restrictions, we self-catered every day and the kitchen made this a pleasure - plenty of space and well equipped. We did not use the dishwasher or washing machine. Hot water was piping hot. The bed being close to the wall is, in reality, only an issue for about two minutes per day, i.e. when you are getting in and out of bed! However, we are both slim - it might be more problematic for others. This property is a long way from the nearest main road so is very peaceful and this, combined with the very comfortable bed, meant that we slept well. The broadband signal was very good and we were able to watch TV live on-line with none of the buffering we experience at home. Beautifully furnished throughout with some interesting art on the wall, ceramics in the display cabinets and other nice pieces dotted around. The owner was very helpful in giving us permission to cross his fields straight onto the Carsington Water Circuit path. Only critisism would be the strength of lighting in the kitchen and the sitting room could do with a proper reading light placed behind the sofa. We enjoyed our stay at Garden House and would definitely consider returning. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Fantastic break away, peace and quiet along with amazing views, great log burner and comfy bed, who could ask for more.

....Mr & Mrs Keck were great hosts, we cannot wait to return.

We have thoroughly enjoyed our week at Garden House.

Beautiful cottage perfect for a restful getaway and an ideal location for day trips out to the local villages, attractions & nearby cities of Nottingham, Chesterfield and Derby. The cottage itself is absolutely immaculate with everything we wanted for our holiday break, from the big comfy bed to the lovely log fire. Although we cooked our evening meals at the cottage on most evenings, the french restaurant in Wirksworth was well worth the trip out. We have loved the views out over the fields every day & we are now planning our second visit to Garden House next year. Thanks to Mr & Mrs Keck.

It is a lovely warm, clean and pretty cottage.

Beautiful surroundings in a very quiet location with a field of sheep as neighbours.

Great break - no disappointments and very well looked after by the Keck's (and their basset hound Dot).

Weather wasn't great but still enjoyed some great hikes and bike rides. Would definitely recommend.

The cottage was perfect for us, very tranquil and peaceful and the view took our breath away.

We were left alone to enjoy the time. I would highly recommend the cottage to re-charge your batteries.

great location lovely cottage will be booking it again

The cottage is beautiful.

The owners are friendly Mr Keck greeted us on arrival and give us some information about the area we were then left to ourselves. The area is beautiful and private very quiet and peaceful. It is close to many attractions with some lovely pubs and restaurants a short drive away. We will definitely be returning and will recommend to all our friends. Left feeling relaxed and refreshed.

Very peaceful in a lovely location.

Well equipped and comfortable.

We arrived after a journey on the motorway in the pouring rain and were delighted when we came into a lovely warm and cosy kitchen.

The house was easy to find and well signposted along an unmade track. The cottage is in it's own plot and although shares the drive with another property was not overlooked at all. The views are amazing and we were very lucky with the weather which meant we could enjoy the lovely autumn colours. The cottage is very well equipped with everything you needed for self-catering - it is also tastefully decorated which makes it feel more like home than a holiday cottage. We were very close to Carsington Water and enjoyed the walks and wildlife there - although the Visitor Centre was very busy on the Sunday due to half-term - we took sandwiches and coffee to avoid the queues. Close to Chatsworth, Buxton and Dovedale and worth the drive to Calke Abbey for a visit to an un-stately home. Would definitely recommend this holiday cottage and would visit again.

Great place to explore the peak district from.

Lovely peaceful area and friendly owners.

Loved the cottage, in a lovely position very private.

The garden was beautiful again very private. The cottage was beautifully furnished, yes the bedroom could be a little bigger as not much room around the bed, but this would not stop us from returning.

Beautiful and peaceful area.

Cottage was clean & tidy. Could do with additional storage in kitchen. Not much space around bed

Lovely rural setting, peaceful and quiet.

The drive leading upto the house was full of pot holes so had to drive very slowly. We did not have control of the heating as the boiler was locked up and there was no room thermostat to control the heating. This resulted in being too hot at times due to the nice weather we had. It would have been a better experience if we had control over this facility. The bed was very very comfortable but could only access the bed from one side so I feel the older generation would find this a challenge getting in and out of bed more so the person who sleeps near to the wall. Lots of signs around the property one of which asking us to use the correct dishwasher tablets but no information on what dishwasher tablets to use so we didn’t bother using it. I think there should have been a book explaining how things worked e.g TV, cooker, microwave etc. There was only one cereal bowl too which my husband and I had to share. We did have a lovely holiday though and the owners kept themselves to themselves and gave us privacy.

The bottle of wine on arrival was a nice touch, and the cottage was generally very comfortable, but there are a small number of practical issues which need to be attended to to make future visitors feel more comfortable and welcome; such as:- 1.

The installation of a central thermostat for the heating would be welcome because the radiator in the bedroom could not be switched off. Therefore it was too hot for comfort. 2. There are plenty of notices to say what to avoid doing, but no instructions on how to use the cooker, TV etc. 3. The step from the kitchen into the lounge needs to marked by some tape other means. Having said that we had a really good week exploring the local area and the cottage was an ideal base.

The cottage is very comfortable, clean and well appointed.

The hosts were extremely friendly and helpful.

We had a lovely stay at Garden Cottages it had everything we needed for a relaxing and comfortable stay.

Excellent accommodation will definitely recommend and already have done, super hosts who just let us get on with what we wanted to do, superb break thank you

The Garden House was quite delightful and very comfortable and the surroundings beautiful.

The photos on the website do not do it justice. My only gripe would be that there were no dishwasher tablets available but a note stating that only the correct dishwasher tablets should be used! That aside, highly recommended.

The Garden House is in a beautiful location although the drive to it is full of potholes which have been filled in with stones.

Once negotiated, every thing is great. The views are splendid and the only noisy neighbours are a few sheep in the next field. Beware the cunning cat (George) and dog (Dottie). They leave George outside and when you go out to play/pet him, Dottie rushes inside, puts a paw on the pedal bin, and in goes her head to grab whatever is there. Apparently they share the spoils. We had just emptied ours when they pulled this trick, so they were not best pleased with us. The outside bins have heavy rocks on top to stop them robbing them as well. The bed in enormous and I had to climb over my husband to get in my side. Once in I was so comfortable and cosy I slept as well as at home. The shower is wonderful once you've worked out the control and my husband had a bath most nights. We will be booking again in the future.

The Garden Room provided a perfect away-from-it-all holiday cottage of peace and tranquillity.

Set amongst acres of fields and farmland with just some sheep and low-flying swifts for company. Access was via a bumpety farm track so be ready to drive slowly along this. An idyllic retreat for two.

The cottage was lovely.

Very peaceful and homely. The owner came to check everything was ok and was very hospitable. Facilities are great and the bed was so comfy. We recommend this cottage as a weeks worth of attractions and points of interest we’re just within half an hours drive. We loved our stay

We loved our break at Garden House.

The cottage is very well appointed and it was so peaceful being in such lovely countryside. We also enjoyed being "adopted" by Dottie the dog and George the cat. Both very friendly and we miss them already. We were nor far from local points of interest, had a great week of walking and then returning to the cottage for a relaxing evening. Highly recommend the walk from Parwich to Tissington. Don't forget to get some fudge at Tissington- delish. Cottage owners pleasant and helpful with any queries, but not intrusive. If we are ever in the area again, we would gladly stay at Garden House.

The Garden House is in a wonderful location with great views and the hosts are very helpful.

Overall it was a good standard holiday cottage

Beautiful cottage in a perfect location.

We absolutely loved it, and would definitely consider revisiting

The tranquility and quietness of the location.

Friendliness and affection of the farm dog and cat. Helpfulness of the farm owners.

We had an amazing stay at the garden house, beautiful & well kept with everything you could wish for, wonderful views right outside, lots to do near by exploring the Peak District!

We will most definitely be back! very impressed - thankyou :)

Owners were very friendly (and so was their dog!

). We really enjoyed our stay and the cottage was perfect for getting away and had everything we needed.

Beautiful cottage surrounded by amazing countryside.

It was everything we could have wanted for a relaxing break and timeout from hectic lifestyle. Many things to see and do really needed 2 weeks

Great cottage and great location

Very good and lovely place I would recommend it

Lovely cottage in idyllic secluded location.

If you want to get away from it all This is the ideal location, it's exactly as the picture and description located in the grounds of a beautiful converted farm and the owners should be extremely proud of there hard work making us very welcome on arrival and making some very good recommendations to local pubs with great food at great prices and great portions The Ketch pub make sure you order Adult small unless you are prepared for a monster portion.

Our first time in The Peak District what stunning countryside and local hospitality We will defiantly be back thanks to Jeremy and Lynn for making our holiday so great Marshall West Sussex