Slade Cottage

72 Customer Reviews

• "Such a lovely comfortable house, in a beautiful area of the country !"

  The walks and scenery are stunning. I would highly recommend this house

  Reviewed by LouiseNov 2023

• "What a fantastic find!"

  The kindest of people running it - John called us to make sure we drove the best route in inclement weather. Julie baked us the most amazing cake on arrival. The views from the property are immense - we enjoyed an amazing sunrise on my husband's 50th. The property has more utensils than my own kitchen! The living area is fantastic as were the bedrooms - we loved it! Definitely somewhere we intend to return to for a longer stay.

  Reviewed by HeatherOct 2023

• "Lovely cottage in a great location, we will go again"

  Reviewed by JamesSep 2023

• "The fact we've voted it the best cottage we've ever stayed in says it all."

  In a lovely remote location with plenty of walks on your doorstep. The cottage was very clean, seating & beds very comfortable & we had everything we needed for a wonderful stay. Plus the cake left for us on arrival was very nice. Unfortunately didn't get much chance to sample the outside seating. When we had a couple of queries, the owners were very quick to respond to our requests. Will definitely return - in fact did try to book for a Spring break next year but it's unavailable.

  Reviewed by DavidAug 2023

• "So welcoming beautiful area."

  Superb cake and very helpful

  Reviewed by DAug 2023

• "What a beautiful tranquil location."

  So many lovely walks in the are which we enjoyed with our dog. The courtyard outside Slade Cottage is such a lovely place to sit and relax.

  Reviewed by IanJun 2023

• "The patio in the morning sunshine was glorious."

  We also loved to be able to do so many walks from the house. Loved the cake - thank you so much.

  Reviewed by KatieJun 2023

• "Our short stay at Slade Cottage was nothing short of perfect."

  The cottage itself was spotlessly clean, with everything you would require for a stay away from home provided. Upon arrival there was home made cake (which was lovely) and wine in the fridge! The beds were very comfortable. WiFi and phone service (I'm with EE) was very good. If you're there and have good weather there is an outdoor seating area with a BBQ provided. The garden and surrounding area (which you are quite welcome to walk around) are absolutely beautiful (and as far as I'm concerned, second to none). The area is well placed for a visit to Alton Towers or any of the surrounding towns (e.g. Bakewell or Buxton). John and Julie (the owners) are very approachable and nothing is too much trouble. This is the first place we have stayed in that I genuinely cannot wait to return to (and we definitely will be). I cannot recommend this place enough, go ahead and book it. You definitely won't be disappointed.

  Reviewed by CliveJun 2023

• "Absolutely loved staying here."

  Very remote and exactly what we wanted with fantastic walks from the cottage including Thors cave a five hour round walk. Lovely cake left for us which was much appreciated and the cottage was very comfortable and clean. We loved the area and we’ll definitely be back…

  Reviewed by NeilMay 2023

• "We enjoyed three nights in the very well appointed and comfortable Slade Cottage."

  The place was exceptionally clean and obviously very well maintained. The weather was lovely and we did several walks from the cottage into the gorgeous countryside on the doorstep. Everything was very well explained and there was ample room for parking. The recycling station in a barn at the centre of the range of buildings was easy to use. The pretty cobbled sitting out area was very restful with comfortable furniture. An excellent place to stay and so nice to see our dogs enjoying running around and mixing with dogs belonging to other guests. Great place to stay and only wished we had been able to stay another couple of nights and days. PS, the welcome cake was delicious.

  Reviewed by AlanMay 2023

• "Wonderful place, remote but in a great way."

  It may help to have a welcome guide, letting you know a few things like where to get the wood and put rubbish, but we worked it out. Also maybe some details on walks from the property. The main thing I would change which a lot of properties get wrong is mugs too small and not enough of them. As a rule there should be at least double the number of people who can stay. E.g sleeps 4 need 8 mugs otherwise you spend all your time washing up just for a cuppa and bigger because after a good walk etc you need a decent cuppa

  Reviewed by RichardMay 2023

• "The Victoria Sponge left for us on arrival was delicious."

  Lovely touch, thank you.

  Reviewed by RichardApr 2023

• "Very comfortable and well equipped accommodation."

  Many choices for beautiful walks with the dogs from the front door. Hosts exceptionally welcoming and we greatly appreciated finding milk cake and wine on our arrival. We hope to return for another stay in the near future and would recommend this peaceful location.

  Reviewed by JoyApr 2023

• "Excellent cottage, extremely friendly hosts."

  Very private, peaceful, we couldn't fault a thing. We will certainly look to return.

  Reviewed by GeoffApr 2023

• "A beautiful cottage, comfortable and superbly equipped."

  A warm welcome from the owner together with cake and wine. Could not recommend more highly, one of the best cottages we have stayed at. This cottage is surrounded by lovely, peaceful countryside and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you

  Reviewed by AndreaMar 2023

• "Beautiful peaceful property."

  Cottage was very clean and had everything we needed. Would definitely recommend and return.

  Reviewed by StephanieFeb 2023

• "Very comfortable, clean and well appointed cottage - we thoroughly enjoyed our New Year break."

  It was lovely to be able to start so many scenic walks from the property. Thank you very much for the lovely cake and sweets.

  Reviewed by GrahamDec 2022

• "Beautiful, warm and very comfortable Slade Cottage cottage."

  Lovely welcome and information. Great facilities, the wood burner was great and heated the upstairs so well. The surrounding countryside is breath taking and walks were in abundance from the property. Through the woodland close by we saw the red deer and muntjac. Would definitely return to this property and or the others aswell.

  Reviewed by KevinDec 2022

• "Direction to cottage were excellent."

  Cottage was lovely. Had everything we needed. Nice and quiet. Loved remote area. The cake was nice too

  Reviewed by DeborahNov 2022

• "Lovely cottage and very friendly owners."

  Reviewed by ShaunNov 2022

• "We had a wonderful week at Slade Cottage - it is a home from home."

  The cottage was very clean & the kitchen has everything you could wish for. The owners have really worked hard to make it a lovely place to stay for their guests. I loved the information emailed to us before we arrived, so useful. Gorgeous surroundings, perfect for lovely dog walks & visiting the Peak Disctrict. We hope to return & cannot recommend it enough.

  Reviewed by LucySep 2022

• "Most enjoyable stay at Slade Cottage in the peace and quiet of the Staffordshire countryside amongst the sheep and cows."

  Cottage so comfortable and well equipped. Walks available direct from the cottage and within easy access of the numerous trails in the white peaks. The welcome and goodies from our hosts Julie & John much appreciated.

  Reviewed by RaySep 2022

• "This was our second visit to Slade Cottage."

  The cottage is well situated for exploring the area, is extremely comfortable and well looked after, and whose location is in a beautiful and quite setting. The owners, John and Julie, are very welcoming and incredibly obliging if you need their help, but also leave you alone to enjoy your break.

  Reviewed by TeresaAug 2022

• ""Lovely and comfortable cottage in ilam area, we had great time stay in Slade Cottage!"

  " Slade Cottage is quite remote with beautiful surroundings, it is perfect for those looking for peace and quiet. Very clean, the welcome gift and the card was warmest. The ilam park was the most beautiful place in Ilam, you may walk there from Slade Cottage and enjoy a fabulous afternoon tea out there. Would highly recommend this cottage and we absolute will return again in the future.

  Reviewed by StephenAug 2022

• "We had a great stay."

  Slade Cottage was comfortable and beautiful and the Ilam area was a lovely place for our four adult family and two dogs to spend a long weekend. The cake and fizz were gratefully received and we are all very happy with our stay in this lovely place. Everything about it was a joy thank you.

  Reviewed by JoannaAug 2022

• "A lovely cottage in a beautiful location."

  A very comfortable, well appointed cottage. We enjoyed our stay immensely, whether sipping a glass of wine on the sunny patio or exploring the sights of Derbyshire. A great find.

  Reviewed by HilaryJul 2022

• "What a wonderful cottage!"

  ! We had a lovely time in Slade Cottage which is decorated beautifully and probably the best cottage we have stayed at for facilities, seriously everything you could want is there, a proper home from home, even a smart TV for the rainy days of which we had a few!!! The layout of the property is lovely with the lounge on the first floor, we loved watching the birds and squirrels on the bird feeder. The Victoria Sponge on arrival was fabulous, never tasted a cake like it, thanks Julie!!! For dog owners like us the cottage is great, just one downside which was our fault as we didn't read the listing properly, the garden is neither private or enclosed so just something to be aware of if you have a grumpy dog like one of ours! This didn't cause an issue we just needed to be aware that the odd person has access to walk past the cottage. Slade Cottage is an annex of a larger rental property Slade House which again I wasn't aware of from the listing although the layout is as such that you still have maximum privacy and wasn't a problem at all. We will definitely be visiting again although next time we will consider staying at Slade House the larger property just for the enclosed garden. Thank you John and Julie for a fabulous cottage for our holiday and we look forward to seeing you again very soon.

  Reviewed by NicolaJul 2022

• "We greatly enjoyed our stay at Slade Cottage, the welcome given us by the Oxtobys and their concern that everything was to our satisfaction."

  The isolated situation with beautiful surrounding countryside was exactly what we wanted. The upstairs sitting-room was a delight for evening reading and TV viewing. The very well-provided kitchen met all our needs. Slad Cottage is to be highly recommended.

  Reviewed by DudleyJul 2022

• "This was our second time staying at Slade Cottage, it has everything that you need, very comfortable and homely."

  Great outdoor space dogs loved the freedom. Would definitely recommend. It is very rural but we loved the peace and quiet. Julie and John are a lovely couple and made us feel very welcome. The welcome pack of milk, proseco and the delicious Victoria sponge cake was very much appreciated.

  Reviewed by KenJun 2022

• "We loved this beautiful cottage so clean and comfortable and felt so at home."

  The location is amazing with walks direct from the cottage and well placed for trips out. Also the cake was one of the best we’ve ever tasted!

  Reviewed by MichaelMay 2022

• "Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings."

  The owners Julie and John very welcoming. Perfect for our Labrador Ruby as she could run in the fields and had a great time . Would highly recommend this cottage and hope to return again in the future.

  Reviewed by GwendaMay 2022

• "Slade cottage is set in beautiful countryside and is ideal for visiting local ..."

  Slade cottage is set in beautiful countryside and is ideal for visiting local attractions and walks such as Ilam park and Dovedale steps we would recommend to friends and family

  Reviewed by JohnMay 2022

• "We had a very pleasant stay and the weather was kind which helped."

  The cottage is in a very pretty location with the owners living in the great barn on site. They were there if needed and came across to say hello and to check all was ok. The milk, bottle of Prosecco and the Victoria sponge were very much appreciated. Just bear in mind there is no popping to the local shop for bread as the cottage is quite remote which is its charm so bring some supplies to last a few days. The nearest supermarket is in Ashbourne as far as I could tell. All in all a very nice stay, thanks John and Julie

  Reviewed by JulieApr 2022

• "Lovely spot middle of nowhere perfect just the sound of sheep in the distance great for a walking holiday."

  Very clean and a lovely cake on arrival and milk in the fridge 10 out of 10

  Reviewed by PaulApr 2022

• "A fantastic location and we enjoyed being able to walk on footpaths straight from the cottage."

  It was very nicely furnished and we had a really enjoyable few days. Thank you.

  Reviewed by PaulMar 2022

• "Superb. The best cottage we have ever stayed in because of it's character and fairly remote, peaceful position."

  Reviewed by KarenMar 2022

• "Wow we had a fantastic stay at Slade cottage."

  The cottage is beautiful with lots of character, warm and cosy after long winter walks. Fantastic walks straight from the doorstep, we had lots of snow for two days which made it even more perfect! . The cottage has everything you need, the owner Julie was really friendly and welcoming, and baked us a lovely Victoria sponge which we thoroughly enjoyed, also a bottle of Prosecco and flowers which was a very kind. Our dog Rolo also loved it he is worn out with all the walks! We would love to return here again in the near future…….perfect!

  Reviewed by ZoeJan 2022

• "A superb base for a wonderful winter break."

  Slade Cottage is in the perfect location. It is cosy with great use of the space to maximise the living areas. Extremely clean and well appointed. It has everything you need for a self-catering break. The cottage is annexed by another holiday let but we had total privacy and no outside noise. There is a great little courtyard which would be ideal for BBQs etc in the warmer months. All the properties on this site are visually stunning and the owners must work really hard to keep it so pristine. The wider area offer some stunning landscape to explore and has close access to The Manifold Way. It’s a winner for serious walkers and like us, less accomplished ramblers. Julie the host sent us a friendly, informative email before our break and left us a very tasty cake on arrival. Other than that, we were left to relax and enjoy our little holiday in this idyllic spot.

  Reviewed by MartinDec 2021

• "When we arrived at Slade House, the surrounding land was covered in a blanket of snow it was extremely picturesque."

  We enjoyed a complimentary bottle of bubbly whilst waiting for our Waitrose delivery. Slade House is the most tranquil & peaceful environment to truly unwind from a busy life. We enjoyed every aspect of the cottage from the cute little windows that let in winter air, to the fireplace with an abundance of fire logs set next to it. On our first night we went for an evening walk amongst the thousands of vividly bright stars, it truly is a magical place. The following day, the children played outside in a very safe environment. They enjoyed the company of two labradors, sheep, cows and acres of land to run around. We visited in the December month, during our stay John and Julie were extremely accommodating by erecting a Christmas tree in the cottage. The tree added to the ambience, and my younger daughter and Julie decorated it. I can’t wait to book next year's trip and enjoy Slade cottage once again.

  Reviewed by AaronDec 2021

• "The cottage is very warm and cosy, cake and Prosecco on arrival is a lovely touch, the owners are very friendly and helpful, we will definitely visit again in the future."

  Reviewed by RoyDec 2021

• "Beautiful cottage in fabulous surroundings."

  Everything we could want from a cottage holiday was there. The quality of the furnishings and equipment was exceptional. Julie and John were lovely and very helpful. We will definitely be back. Thank you.

  Reviewed by JacquelynnNov 2021

• "Owners were fantastic start to finish with us and we had a great stay!"

  Reviewed by ChrisOct 2021

• "An amazing weeks stay at Slade cottage."

  Beautiful location and such friendly owners! The facilities are superb. Will definitely be back!

  Reviewed by CarianneSep 2021

• "Great cottage and setting."

  As the cottages are around half a mile off the road it is very quiet and lots of walks from the property. Julie the owner is very friendly and baked us a lovely cake for our arrival.

  Reviewed by DSep 2021

• "Choosing Sykes has been an all round good experience."

  Reviewed by DuncanJul 2021

• "The property was lovely inside and out and we were greeted by Julie who was very helpful and had baked us a delicious cake and left a bottle of bubbly, some flowers, tea coffee and milk."

  The property was well equipped and peaceful. The walks in the area were beautiful and if you wanted to you could walk straight from the footpaths leading from the grounds. Our dog loved his walking holiday and so did we. Would come back again .

  Reviewed by LisaJul 2021

• "Slade Cottage is delightful."

  A charming, well appointed gem with caring owners who strive and succeed in going the extra mile without being intrusive. The rural setting is remote, peaceful and stunning. We loved it as did our two golden retrievers.

  Reviewed by MarianJul 2021

• "Beautiful comfy cottage set on a lovely farm well away from everything!"

  Friendly owners who go out of their way to make your stay as good as possible. Well placed for exploring Dovedale and further afield.

  Reviewed by KateJul 2021

• "Beautiful countryside & views with stunning scenery everywhere."

  A great variety of birds on the bird feeders. The owners, who live on site, are lovely.

  Reviewed by AndyJun 2021

• "This cottage is a hidden gem in the most stunning area."

  Very cosy and comfy.Julie came to welcome us and had baked a lovely cake .also milk in fridge and bottle of wine.stunning views from the cottage and great walks.highly recommend this place for peace and quiet .stunning sunsets just on the driveway.

  Reviewed by MichelleJun 2021

• "This cottage was warm and cosy, useful as it rained every day!"

  I had my 2 dogs with me and the area around the cottage were brilliant for dog walking. The owner lives on site and that is helpful too. I did mention to the owner that a couple of road signs would be a help in finding the farm, we had to ask in Ilam.

  Reviewed by RosemaryMay 2021

• "Apart from the weather the location was fantastic the scenery beautiful and so fresh and green this time of the year with lots of new born lambs and calves."

  Ideal location for walking. Julie welcomed us with a lovely homemade cake a bottle of Prosecco and a vase of gorgeous Flowers. The Cottage and facilities are of a high standard I would highly recommend Slade Cottage. Mavis ashcroft

  Reviewed by JohnMay 2021

• "Lovely clean cottage, a nice gesture of and freshly baked cakes and bottle of Prosecco on arrival."

  Lovely stay

  Reviewed by SimonOct 2020

• "Slade Cottage was perfect."

  Spacious yet cosy, stunning landscape outside the door and Julie was a wonderful host. She gave us a wonderful welcome of Prosecco, brownies, cake and flowers and was always on hand if we needed her. We would love to visit again.

  Reviewed by ShopieOct 2020

• "Wonderful quiet location with stunning scenic walks all around the cottage."

  Incredible views including Dovedale within a few steps in adjoining fields. Hosts are very professional including taking all pandemic precautions seriously but remain caring, friendly and shared interesting local knowledge which contributed greatly to our stay for a week. Also recommend Slade House, same location and high quality accommodation but substantially bigger.

  Reviewed by PhillipOct 2020

• "Very welcoming and friendly owners, Julie and John, not intrusive but were there if needed."

  Thoughtful arrival goodies, milk, prosseco and especially the lovely homemade Victoria Sponge Cake. Very well equipped and had everything we needed, dish cloths, tea towels, washing up liquid, tea, coffee, dishwasher tablets, toilet roll, towels, soap and hand sanitizer. Very quiet and peaceful location. Brilliant for dog walks on the door steps. We enjoyed a very relaxing holiday and would stay here again.

  Reviewed by KenSep 2020

• "Stunning location, better than expected."

  Beautiful cottage. Comfortable, warm, secluded with beautiful views.

  Reviewed by RobertSep 2020

• "We were delighted with the cottage and communication with the owners was clear, timely and very helpful."

  However, an almost total lack of communication with Sykes has been hugely disappointing. I understand Covid-19 placed immeasurable pressures on operations, but I received no response to my emails requesting possible date change, accommodation change or cancellation. An automated response requested patience and understanding, which I gave, only to find the full balance was debited from my account without discussion. I was unable to get through via telephone (despite waiting for up to 50 minutes). Shortly before our departure, I finally managed to speak to a representative, to discover that emails regarding our booking had been sent to the wrong email address - human error on behalf of Sykes. I believe someone may have tried to get in touch as I received a voicemail three days before our departure - no message or apology, just a request to call back - which I tried but after 10 minutes wait, I gave up. A simple acknowledgement and apology that service provided was below expectations would have gone a long way. At no time has Sykes showed any interest in the fact that I requested a change to the booking. Dismal service.

  Reviewed by TrishaAug 2020

• "An absolutely lovely cottage, well equipped and appointed, and with stunning views and sense of seclusion."

  Reviewed by RichardAug 2020

• "Slade Cottage is charming and our host was very kind and accommodating."

  Our two boys (ages 3 and 6) loved exploring this peaceful farm and its surrounding fields. A wonderful break and we'd definitely book again.

  Reviewed by JoshJul 2020

• "The cottage was cozy and welcoming."

  A welcoming bottle of Prosecco and milk, along with some chocolate brownies. The woodstove was lovely in the evening, with a good supply of logs available. Location was perfect for dog walking, and the views spectacular. Owner checked on us on the first evening, but then we had the place to ourselves.

  Reviewed by GemmaMar 2020

• "Comfy, cosy cottage which was always warm on arrival back from our winter walks."

  Ideal for dogs with tiled warm kitchen for them to get dry and have a sleep before coming upstairs to the very spacious living room. The bath was massive and hot water in abundance. Quiet and fairly remote with a long 0.5m country bumpy driveway...a real getaway with stunning sunrises.

  Reviewed by CatherineDec 2019

• "We had a most enjoyable holiday in spite of the weather."

  The cottage was remote, with beautiful countryside and walks, which is what we wanted. The living accommodation was excellent with lovely soft beds and pillows, In fact we couldn't fault it in any way. We were greeted with a lovely vase of flowers, cake, milk and a bottle of wine. I would recommend this farm cottage and location if you are looking for somewhere comfortable and quiet, but sadly cannot guarantee the weather.

  Reviewed by MarkOct 2019

• "Slade Cottage was everything we were expecting and more, the location was lovely and the cottage itself was spotless."

  Reviewed by MartinAug 2019

• "Very friendly owners, informative about local sights and birdlife."

  Lovely to have brownies, prosecco and milk left for our arrival, as well as fresh flowers. Lovely area and walks, and some good pubs - try the Jervis Arms at Onecote. The drive to the cottage does take you off the beaten track, and the single track roads can be a pain if you meet anything, although luckily the passing places are reasonably frequent. Cottage itself is very pleasant and comfortable with lovely quiet space outside.

  Reviewed by DianeJul 2019

• "This is a lovely cottage, hidden away in the countryside surrounded by fields, so very peaceful."

  Well equipped cottage and very comfortable with everything you need for your stay. Would recommend this accommodation highly, and would love to go back.

  Reviewed by JulieJun 2019

• "Fabulous place."

  Lovely hosts. Very welcoming. They loved our dogs. Very dog friendly. Acted prompt when couple of things broke. Very good starting location for lots of places to visit. Didn't have to drive more than 45mins anywhere to find beautiful attractions.

  Reviewed by JulieJun 2019

• "This is a lovely old stone cottage refurbished to a high standard."

  Spaceous outdoor area for sitting and the dog to run around. Nice welcome from Julie and the welcome pack was appreciated and all the basics were provided. Would definitely recommend this cottage and would love to come back when the rain stops!!! Thank you.

  Reviewed by FionaJun 2019

• "A lovely cottage on top of the moors with fantastic views, saves a lot of uphill walking."

  Great walks from the cottage, very dog friendly. The cottage is warm and comfortable with everything we needed. Hope to visit again.

  Reviewed by GillMay 2019

• "We absolutely loved the cottage; its location, space, facilities and how warm & cosy it was."

  We all enjoyed the chocolate brownies and bottle of Prosecco which were left for us.

  Reviewed by SusanMay 2019

• "Lovely accommodation."

  Comfortable, spacious and warm. Beautiful area. Friendly and helpful owner.Lovely welcome provisions. Wine , chocolate brownies and milk. Tea and coffee. Thoroughly recommended.

  Reviewed by PaulApr 2019

• "We found the cottage to be very comfortable and relaxing, the log burner stove was a nice feature which made the lounge cosy."

  There are several good walks that you can start and finish at the cottage. We would be looking to make another booking later in the year.

  Reviewed by RodMar 2019

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