Slade Cottage

96 Customer Reviews

• "The owners Julie and John are the most wonderful hosts ."

  I am disabled and they went over and beyond helpful and kind ness is lovely Slade Cottage is beautiful and comfortable especially the beds.all well laid out well I will return .loads of great walkes and places to go and Julie is better than Mary Berry and Prue leith her Vicoria sponge is second to none just as picture you cannot ask for a better place and hosts to stay with

  Reviewed by Michele5.0★Jun 2025

• "Lovely cottage set in acres of grazing land with amazing views."

  The cottage was extremely comfortable offering the perfect layout for my husband and l and daughter and 2 dogs. Great location for walking and easy access to towns and villages by car.

  Reviewed by Deborah4.7★May 2025

• "Loved the location of this property."

  All you can see are the rolling hills and sheep. Amazingly quiet. No car noise, only birds and sheep. The cottage is well equipped with everything you could need in the kitchen. Very comfortable. Ideal for walkers and people who want a break from it all.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Apr 2025

• "Lovely comfortable cottage in a great location, with great walks directly from the door step."

  There was a delicious cake, and bubbly waiting for us on our arrival which was very much appreciate. The cottage kitchen was well equipped, also providing the basics (milk, variety of teas and coffees/salt/pepper etc). The cottage was clean and warm, and beds were comfortable. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and did many great walks from the cottage with the dogs. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Mar 2025

• "My husband and I, along with our dog, had the most wonderful stay at Slade Cottage over Christmas."

  Can’t wait to visit again perhaps in the summer. The property is stunning and very well-maintained. Our hosts were wonderful and very generous, and communication with them was such a breeze. Highly, highly recommended!

  Reviewed by Shilpa5.0★Dec 2024

• "Had a lovely week in Slade Cottage!"

  The welcome package of Prosecco and cake was delicious ☺️ The cottage itself is very comfortable and like home from home, we love the fact you can open the door to a number of walks… the dogs loved it!

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Oct 2024

• "The cottage and surrounding areas were beautiful ."

  The views were amazing,such a relaxing place .

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely property in a beautiful location, with kind hosts."

  We rented the Cottage and the House for a big family holiday and it worked well.

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Oct 2024

• "Could not fault this property or the owners."

  Cake,Prosecco and milk in the fridge which was very welcome! There was everything you needed,coffee,tea, sugar,dishwasher tablets. There is a seperate laundry room with a tumble dryer. Electric charger for the car as you enter the property. Living room had logs for the woodburner &matches there are games.books,dvds All in all a beautiful quiet property. We will make a return visit.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Sep 2024

• "Owner very approachable and helpful."

  Although we had two dogs with us we were allowed to walk the fields and felt very much at home. The only small problem was regulating the heating. The cake on arrival was much appreciated. Altogether we thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Jennifer4.7★Sep 2024

• "Very welcoming and accommodating."

  A lovely cake on arrival!

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Aug 2024

• "Absolutely beautiful cottage in a lovely location."

  Really nice outdoor seating area. Lots of walks straight from the cottage.

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Aug 2024

• "We absolutely loved our stay at Slade Cottage The cottage was in an amazingly beautiful location - far away from the crowds The beds were comfy and the kitchen had everything we needed."

  Footpaths straight from the door made it an ideal location for exploring the area. We will definitely be back

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jul 2024

• "We loved the isolation of this property to enjoy complete peace and quiet."

  Couldn't fault the cottage with everything we needed to cook our home made meals and really comfortable. Owners were very generous with provisions and home made cake was perfection! Would be good to have one of the beds as proper double (2 singles together in both rooms so you do end up in the gap in middle). Walks from doorstep although finding way back to farm wasn't easy for us (from Rushley Bridge make sure you go past farm buildings before taking left signpost off road). We did 2 day walks from house but some of the other well known Peaks walks were about an hour's drive away. Ilam Park very close by was beautiful.

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Jun 2024

• "Very welcoming hosts."

  Very comfortable and well equipped cottage. The cake, Prosecco and milk was a very kind gesture indeed. A very enjoyable stay. Thankyou.

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★May 2024

• "We had a fantastic stay at Slade House farm and we’re so happy to return once more after having stayed a few years ago."

  This is a special place with exceptional countryside views and walks from the door and Slade cottage is well furnished inside and outside space makes the holiday with a terrace and plenty of space and freedom for our family to play and relax. This is often fully booked so when we saw a chance to return we snapped It up. You won’t be disappointed

  Reviewed by Celia5.0★May 2024

• "Perfect retreat - wonderful owners ( amazing cake on arrival waiting for ..."

  Perfect retreat - wonderful owners ( amazing cake on arrival waiting for us) Walking from door step Thankyou for having us Liz

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★May 2024

• "Everything you need"

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★May 2024

• "Really lovely!"

  So quiet and such a wonderful setting. The weather was not great but the cottage was warm and comfortable. Greatly appreciated the board games...me and my mate haven't played Scrabble in years, but got quite competitive. Lots of walks and open fields for our doggie guest, lots of hot water and a well equipped kitchen. It took us about an hour to figure out the coffee machine and DVD/CD, so maybe an idiots guide to the tech would be useful for any Luddites staying. Can't emphasise how much we enjoyed our stay. A little bit of sunshine so we could sit outside would have been perfection:-)

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Apr 2024

• "Just perfect Gorgeous cottage, very cosy and comfortable !"

  Loved all the thoughtful little touches from the owner

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Apr 2024

• "Very lovely cottage and very helpful hosts."

  We would definitely come back.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Mar 2024

• "Has a lovely 4 night stay, with my wife and our dog."

  Great walks nearby, including some from the farm and a comfortable, warm cottage to come home to afterwards. What’s not to like

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Mar 2024

• "A wonderful location, tremendous views and a place to unwind and relax, or take to the surrounding countryside to walk and re-energise the body & soul."

  Comfort and homeliness in the cottage wrap you in ease and rest. The bedrooms are lovely, the star of the cottage is the delightful lounge which we all loved and spent a lot of time enjoying. Ashbourne, chatsworth, Macclesfield and Cheadle were our adventures. Christmas at Chatsworth is sensational! We hope to return.

  Reviewed by Naomi5.0★Dec 2023

• "Slade Cottage is cosy, blissfully quiet, and well equipped."

  It sits in an idyllic location with beautiful countryside all around. There is much to see and do in the local area, from scenic walks, good pubs, and historic sites. The owners are friendly but unobtrusive. They arrange nice touches for their guests including a delicious homemade cake left in the cottage. Although remote, the cottage has internet access and was easy to find using the directions provided. It was also very clean and tidy. Overall, we had a great stay at Slade Cottage and would happily recommend it to anyone looking to spend a relaxing time in a remote but easily accessible countryside location.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Dec 2023

• "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 Louise5.0★Nov 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 Heather5.0★Oct 2023

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

  Reviewed by James5.0★Sep 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 David5.0★Aug 2023

• "So welcoming beautiful area."

  Superb cake and very helpful

  Reviewed by D5.0★Aug 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 Ian5.0★Jun 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 Katie5.0★Jun 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 Clive5.0★Jun 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 Neil5.0★May 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 Alan5.0★May 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 Richard5.0★May 2023

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

  Lovely touch, thank you.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Apr 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 Joy5.0★Apr 2023

• "Excellent cottage, extremely friendly hosts."

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

  Reviewed by Geoff5.0★Apr 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 Andrea5.0★Mar 2023

• "Beautiful peaceful property."

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

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Feb 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 Graham5.0★Dec 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 Kevin5.0★Dec 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 Deborah5.0★Nov 2022

• "Lovely cottage and very friendly owners."

  Reviewed by Shaun4.7★Nov 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 Lucy5.0★Sep 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 Ray5.0★Sep 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 Teresa5.0★Aug 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 Stephen5.0★Aug 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 Joanna5.0★Aug 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 Hilary5.0★Jul 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 Nicola4.7★Jul 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 Dudley5.0★Jul 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 Ken5.0★Jun 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 Michael5.0★May 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 Gwenda5.0★May 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 John5.0★May 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 Julie5.0★Apr 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 Paul5.0★Apr 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 Paul5.0★Mar 2022

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

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Mar 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 Zoe5.0★Jan 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 Martin5.0★Dec 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 Aaron5.0★Dec 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 Roy4.4★Dec 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 Jacquelynn5.0★Nov 2021

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

  Reviewed by Chris4.7★Oct 2021

• "An amazing weeks stay at Slade cottage."

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

  Reviewed by Carianne4.7★Sep 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 D5.0★Sep 2021

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

  Reviewed by Duncan5.0★Jul 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 Lisa5.0★Jul 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 Marian5.0★Jul 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 Kate5.0★Jul 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 Andy5.0★Jun 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 Michelle5.0★Jun 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 Rosie5.0★May 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 John5.0★May 2021

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

  Lovely stay

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 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 Shopie5.0★Oct 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 Phillip5.0★Oct 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 Ken5.0★Sep 2020

• "Stunning location, better than expected."

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

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 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 Trisha5.0★Aug 2020

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

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Aug 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 Josh4.7★Jul 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 Gemma5.0★Mar 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 Catherine5.0★Dec 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 Mark5.0★Oct 2019

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

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Aug 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 Diane4.1★Jul 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 Julie5.0★Jun 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 Julie5.0★Jun 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 Fiona5.0★Jun 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 Gill5.0★May 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 Susan5.0★May 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 Paul4.7★Apr 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 Rod5.0★Mar 2019

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