Slade Tops

We loved Slade Tops.

It's a perfect barn conversion transformed into a cosy, comfortable and welcoming space which provides lovely holiday accommodation for two people. We were able to take our three dogs with us and they loved it as much as we did. The setting, on a hilltop farm, gave beautiful views across the White Peak and was wonderfully peaceful. Julie, John, Katie and Stephen were very friendly and helpful, and made sure we had everything we needed for our stay. Katie baked us the most delicious vegan flapjacks to welcome us on our arrival, and even made us another batch at the start of our second week there. There were several walks accessible directly from the farm and beautiful Dovedale is only 4 miles away. We had a wonderful holiday at Slade Tops and would highly recommend it.

Lovely little barn / farm building conversion, We had a lovely relaxed break at slade tops .

And visited some of the peak districts attractions Really nice local walks with the dogs ! Would highly recommend if you want peace and quiet

This was a fantastic holiday the owner s are very friendly,the cottage was beautiful will definitely be going back.

one of the best places we have stayed perfect

Very clean.

Victoria sandwich and champagne left by owners was a lovely treat. A chest of drawers in the bedroom would have been useful.

Peaks and Quiet for a reason, lovely to get away from hustle and bustle.

Accommodation was top notch everything that you would need for a week away. Lovely and clean, comfortable. Host very welcoming. Cake and proseco was a very nice touch. Ideal base for the southern peak attractions.

A quiet country bolthole.

Very comfortable and great for dogs. Location excellent for Peak District villages and sights.

What a fabulous place to stay for peace and quiet with fantastic views and great hosts who have thought of everything to make our stay perfect.

Highly recommend a stay here. We will certainly return. And not forgetting the incredible home made Victoria sponge made by Julie waiting for us on arrival.

The barn was lovely , very clean and tidy .

There was a lovely cake and a bottle of prosecco waiting for us when we arrived ! Would certainly recommend a stay there.

An idyllic place to stay with our 2 dogs, a super cottage in a superb setting.

Very friendly hosts who couldn’t do enough for us, greeted with a bottle of champagne and a lovely home made cake. Will be returning

A wonderful stay in a totally idyllic spot.

The Cottage was warm comfortable and I don’t think I’ve ever seen somewhere as clean. We’ve had a long journey due to excess traffic in the end of half term and arrived very tired and hungry and to be greeted with a beautiful handmade Victoria sandwich in the most delicious raspberry, was amazing it was totally delicious. Our car broke down as we’re about to leave and had to wait for the AA. The owners were really kind about it and couldn’t have been more helpful . Thank you for a wonderful stay xx

We had a wonderful few days.

The accommodation met all our expectations and the location was truly wonderful. Great entertainment every evening watching the lambs gambolling down the hill opposite.

Very enjoyable weeks stay at Slade Tops.

The location is stunning and very nearby to lots of walking routes. There was a delicious homemade cake left for our arrival and a bottle of fizz which was nice. The property itself was comfortable and it had all you needed to make yourself at home. As always the Spaniels enjoyed themselves and were suitable worn out at the end of the week.

Lovely cottage.

The homemade cake our host left for us was delicious! All you can hear are the birds and animals. Plenty of walks to choose from. Ideal location for peace and quiet.

Had a wonderful 7 days break this February.

Very comfortable and the owners were very welcoming and regularly asked is we were having a great holiday and if there was anything more they could do for us. Very happy to recommend

Property very comfortable and facilities all very good.

Proprietor (Julie) left us a delicious cream sponge cake.

Absolutely fantastic, we had a wonderful time staying at the Slade Tops, the cottage had everything one could wish for and the lovely host Julie made us feel very welcome right from the beginning greeting us with a delicious homemade cake.

The fire place was perfect, our favourite experience during the cold and wet evenings, and we were able to use as much fire wood as we needed. Definitely we will come back again soon.

Lovely place to unwind and relax.

The cottage is just the perfect size, located in a beautiful place close to Ilam and quite a few nice trekking routes. The 'welcoming' cake was super delicious:). We will definitely be coming back

We had a lovely few days at Slade Tops, perfect for 2 (and a little dog) to get away for some peace and quiet.

The property was warm and welcoming, with a delicious fresh sponge and fizz for our arrival. The whole cottage is well-equipped (crockery, utensils, kitchen sundries that I always bring but were there already!) Everything in great working order, lots of hot water, lots of lights where needed (and torch by the door) and everywhere was clean, comfortable and nice. Really great night's sleep too. EV charging on site was so easy as locally it's fairly limited, so this is an excellent bonus feature. The grounds are lovely for a short walk and if your dog needs a longer leg-stretch the fields around are permitted for walking too (just watch out for the sheep!) We'd certainly consider staying again, possibly even with a larger group as the adjacent properties can be booked together, and recommend it for somewhere perfectly out of the way and deep in the countryside.

This was an amazing stay!

Having had some very bad experiences in cottages & learning to travel with EVERYTHING for contingency because facilities aren't as advertised or expected, this stay totally exceeded every expectation. The booking website did not detail how truly fantastic this cottage is. The owners have put a LOT of thought into making everything as convenient as possible, with little touches & items I didn't discover until my last day (I really should be more nosey). The spare dog bowl under the sink, foil & cling film, teas, coffee & sugar sachets, even hot chocolate & herbal teas. A composting tin, recycling facilities, a washing machine, a spacious counter top freezer (a godsend), a hairdryer (mine went kaput on the first day, so was so grateful for finding the hairdryer in the cupboard). A very unexpected bottle of milk, wine & homemade Victoria sponge waiting in the fridge on arrival (so sorry I didn't eat the cake, but it was very much appreciated). Absolutely spotlessly & clean. Comfy bed & the pillows were amazing, great nights sleep. Being a city dweller with not many open or green spaces, I like to take my dog on little trips where he can run around freely & enjoy being off leash & explore. This cottage is situated in a very quiet spot, just the countryside sounds of cows & sheep in the distance. Lots of walks straight from the front door, so I never needed to use the car. Felt so safe & secure I didn't even bother locking the front door going for walks. I only discovered a couple of new walks on our last day, so never got to explore those routes. Parking is directly outside the cottage so unloading everything I bought was super convenient (will not take so much next time, yikes!). Highly recommend, a nice little break, peaceful, scenic & totally relaxing. The only hardship was figuring out the heating, terrified of using the fireplace & I couldn't figure out the controls on the electric heaters. I could've emailed the owners but didn't want to bother them as the weather warmed up for our stay & nowt a cardigan doesn't fix.

Brilliant.

Well equipped clean and comfy. All the comforts of home in a delightful setting. John & Julie were very welcoming and she bakes a lovely Victoria sponge and the prosecco helped to wash it down lol.

Lovely, well equipped accommodation in delightful rural surroundings.

Hosts were very welcoming and helpful. Only gripe was that the water pressure in the shower was poor but, apart from that, a very enjoyable stay.

We loved our short stay so much that we have booked for another 5 days later this year.

I was booking our second stay as we were driving home! Beautiful location, perfect to get away from it all. The cottage was ideal for our needs and for our dog. Well-proportioned accommodation with lots of character. The cake was amazing too, thanks so much!

This was our second visit, such a peaceful setting where we could completely relax and recharge our batteries.

Everything needed is provided along with some very welcome extras! We would highly recommend Slade Tops!

Slade tops is the perfect get away, Quiet ,peaceful and comfortable in the most beautiful surroundings.

You feel like you are miles from anywhere but it’s just 10 mins or so by car to the facilities in Ashbourne. Great walks from the door in all directions. Lots to do in the area and a little further afield. Julie and John the owners live next door and are so laid back and welcoming. I have already recommended Slade Tops to several people !

We had a great time so peaceful beautiful scenery.

Julie and John are lovely people and they go out of their way to make your holiday a great one and the cake Julie bakes is delicious, we will return.

Very nice setting.

Very comfortable,warm and well equipped cottage. Appreciated the maps, and walks from the door. Good directions to find you. The cake and prosecco , milk and tea were much appreciated. Thank you.

Highly recommend.

A thoroughly fantastic little property for location, comfort and cleanliness. Thank you for the delicious cake and prosecco, a lovely addition to our stay.

A delightful cottage in a quiet & peaceful setting.

The cottage is lovely & clean, very comfortable & well equipped. There are fantastic walks from the property with beautiful views all around. The essentials left for our arrival were very welcome especially the gorgeous homemade Victoria Sponge. Thank you.

A wonderful stay in a wonderful cottage.

We didn’t want for anything as it was all supplied. Great hosting from Julie and John, not forgetting the welcome cakes from Julie. Beautiful surroundings for peace and quiet. We will be back. Simon & Sylvia Royal

The cottage was lovely and clean and having a cake to welcome us was really nice.

The cottage itself was very comfortable and warm. We would recommend this cottage to all our families and friends.

We really enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops.

The owners were very friendly and made us feel most welcome. The property is well equipped and comfortable with a log burner for cosy evenings. Having an on site EV charger was a real bonus. Ilam Park and Dovedale are within easy walking distance along the footpaths from the door. I would definitely recommend this property for a peaceful holiday.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops.

The place is charming, clean and comfortable. Owners are kind & helpful. The cake & goodies were enjoyed and appreciated. Plenty of walks from the doorstep, we didn't need to use the car to explore the nearby areas, it had a holiday break too. Thank you again Julie & John.

A lovely, well kept cottage in a beautiful setting.

Many walks from the doorstep and in surroundimng areas. Made very welcome by John and enjoyed the cake baked by Julie along with a bottle of prosecco in the fridge. I would highly recommend.

Cosy, well equipped cottage in a beautiful, rural location.

The EV charger was a helpful addition for us. We enjoyed some lovely walks at Ilam Park and Dovedale. Hopefully we will return one day.

We had a lovely week at Slade Tops.

It’s the perfect place to enjoy the peace and quiet whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery all around. There are so many lovely walks straight from the door. Thanks to Julie and John for the lovely goodies, especially the delicious cake.

Everything was first class

A very comfortable and convenient base for the two of us and our dog visiting the Ilam area of the Peak District.

High up on a limestone plateau above the valleys of the rivers Hamps, Manifold and Dove, there are fine views all around and good walks from the doorstep.

A fantastic spot for walking; close to Dove Dale and Ilam.

Welcomed with the essentials... milk, gorgeous Victoria sponge, a bottle of wine, and sunny weather! The owners were keen to ensure our stay was up to expectations. A place to revisit.

The cottage is well situated and well set out.

The cottage is well fitted with all that you need. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Would stay again.

Great location for a quiet few days.

Cottage is has everything needed. Description doesnt mention there is an under counter fridge and a counter top freezer in the property. Not very big but enough to store a few days worth of food. Only thing that was a little disappointing was the water pressure from the shower, its very slow. A simple water pump would solve the issue.

We came for our holiday to Slade Tops for 1 week , the cottage and location are beautiful the surrounding are breathtaking.

We had an amazing time and the owners are on hand if you need them they were very welcoming upon arrival , leaving us a beautiful cake and a bottle of proceco. I would definitely recommend to others and will be returning again .

Fabulous, peaceful location.

Great walks right from the front door. Friendly and helpful hosts. Highly recommend.

I booked spur of the moment last minute.

Sykes and owner John worked very quickly to be able to process my booking. Premises were perfect for my solitary retreat and having John on site was reassuring. He gets the Star Baker award for his Victoria Sponge! Location is amazing with walks in every direction from the door...just lovely.

Lovely cottage- wonderful touches on arrival- Home made Victoria sponge cake and milk.

Surrounded by lovely views , and a nice little area to sit and read books. Nice to be able to just walk out the cottage and walk the dog.

The cottage was perfect for us.

Warm, clean and everything you need for a comfortable break away from home. John and Julie were perfect hosts and always available for a friendly chat or advice on the cottage facilities. The welcome Victoria Sponge, Prosecco and milk were greatly appreciated. Highly recommended…

Excellent property with friendly and helpful onsite owners

Back off beyond but lots of ‘stuff’ close.

Very comfortable cottage with very helpful owners next door. Had a lovely, relaxing week.

Comprehensive welcome information from owners before arrival.

Freshly baked cake, milk and bottle of fizz on arrival. Cottage comfortable and very clean. Owners very helpful and immediately available on site if required. Location quiet and peaceful. Excellent circular walks from the door with easy access to Manifold valley and Dovedale. Would definitely stay again.

Great location and cosy cottage Lovely touches such as Christmas decorations and home made cakes Friendly and helpful owners on site

Relaxing, cosy and comfortable.

Generous hosts.

An absolutely fantastic cottage, probably the best I've stayed in.

I would (and will) highly recommend staying here. Beautiful home made cake and bottle of prosecco on arrival was so welcoming, and appreciated. There were lovely walks from the door for me and Furface. You want for nothing in this cottage and the owners are nearby should you need anything (which you won't). The bed was super comfortable and a bonus of having a TV in the bedroom was hugely appreciated. Thank you for an awesome stay, your cottage is a credit to you. Bev & Gem x

Thank you for a relaxing stay with you.

Cake and wine warmly received! Very useful to charge our EV on site. Lovely setting with many local walks. Julie and John very welcoming and helpful.

Comfortable charming property with lovely features.

Beautiful views and in a quiet, peaceful location. It was a nice surprise to arrive and find a freshly baked cake and bottle of Prosecco in the fridge - very thoughtful. Really enjoyed our stay.

One of the nicest cottages we have stayed in with very friendly, helpful hosts.

Beautiful, surrounding countryside with lots of tracks to walk our dog. A very yummy cake, bottle of prosecco and milk provided was a lovely touch. We definitely would like a return visit in the future and will be recommending to our family and friends.

Once again we’ve had a splendid week away at Slade Tops, with lovely walks just outside the doorstep which our ageing staffie thoroughly enjoyed.

Couldn’t recommend it enough.

Wonderful greeting with wine and cake a real treat after a long drive.

Directions from Ashbourne would have made our arrival less challenging as we were tired and forgot the warning about taking the Ilam turning. Arrived in Ilam but no signal for phoning the owners and no one we spoke to in the village had a clue as to where we wanted to go.Directions for walks from the property would have been appreciated as we didn't want to get lost. The electric charger was wonderful as we are yet to get used to the electric car but we kept a check on the usage and were able to pay for the electricity. A sharp knife in the kitchen would have been nice but the appliances made life easy.

Beautiful comfy cottage and great walks all around the area would definitely return again

Perfect holiday location for us and our dog.

The cottage was more than we expected and we had a lovely welcome from Julie and John, plus their two scrummy dogs, with a cake and bottle of bubbly. Thanks also for the use of the ev charger, also for making our holiday one of the most memorable and we certainly hope to return in the future.

our stay was excellent the location was perfect the long drive down was bumpy but well worth it we took a pure electric car and charger on site as a boon made it so that car was ready for touring every day owners were very nice and so too gift on arrival of wine and cake weather was great all week which was an added bonus Brian and Pauline mid may 2023

One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in.

We had a brilliant stay at Slade Tops.

Perfect location for walking - we really enjoyed the trails from the doorstep and nearby Ilam Park. The cottage was well equipped, clean and comfortable, and the welcome cake and prosecco much appreciated!

This place has everything.

And I mean everything. Everything from a lemon zester to a washing machine to Netflix. And the location is just beautiful. From the drive up we knew it was special being right in the middle of rolling hills. From the window in the cottage we could see the new lambs running around. Perfect for walkers with public footpaths right from the front door. Behind the cottage is a footpath that will take you to Ilam Hall and on to Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud. And what a lovely, cosy place to return to after a good gruelling walk. A big thank you to Julie. So friendly and welcoming. Thanks for the fizz and the cake. Delicious!

Had a lovely Christmas break at this delightful little cottage.

There was a decorated Xmas tree to greet us on our arrival, also delicious Victoria sponge cake and Prosecco. Very much appreciated Julie, thank you! The cottage was extremely clean and comfortable and the log fire was an added bonus. The kitchen was well equipped, with everything needed to cook a Christmas dinner. Lovely walks right on the doorstep if you don’t wish to venture far. Our German Shepherd Rane absolutely loved it, she was particularly interested in the sheep that roam around having never encountered one before. I would highly recommend this cottage, the owners are so friendly and helpful. The only problem for us was access into the property. My husband is disabled and struggled with getting in and out , partly my fault as I should have done a bit more research before booking.

Excellent cottage, scrupulously clean and exactly as described.

Unfortunately the weather was against us, but you must be prepared for that if you book mid November. Only negative observation, as against a criticism, was that user manuals for equipment would have been helpful. Apart from one instance where help was needed, managed anyway. Might have saved me looking an idiot though with owner!

Lovely dog friendly cottage with countless superb walks from the door.

And there was cake

A beautiful holiday conversion and magically peaceful.

Lovely cake from friendly hosts. All mod cons and super clean. The perfect getaway to destress and a 5 star experience. Highly recommend for any couples. Dog loved it too.

Only thing missing was a small frying/omelette pan - otherwise excellent.

A lovely holiday thank you.

Warm and comfortable and so very peaceful. I lovely home made cake and bubbly welcomed us. Very suitable for our dog also

Wonderful cottage, cosy, with a well stocked kitchen, lots of maps/walks and leaflets about things to do and it was extremely clean.

Owners lovely people and the welcome cake baked by Julie was delicious and went down beautifully with the bottle of bubbles left in the fridge. A definite must go to cottage and a fabulous holiday location, we will be coming back.

We loved our week away in this gorgeous cottage in amongst stunning landscapes.

The most well equipped cottage we have ever stayed in, even a coffee machine! Goodies on arrival too which was a lovely start to our stay. Cannot fault it and will definitely return.....THANK YOU!

The property is in the most gorgeous part of the Peak District with amazing walks right from your front door.

There is loads of cool places to explore near by, highly recommend Dovedale stepping stones and Thors Cave. The property itself is lovely, with everything you need. The hosts had a baked a gorgeous Victoria sponge and left a bottle of fizz which really nice thoughtful touch. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back.

Wonderful accommodation everything you needed.

The sponge was delicious. The description of the property was very accurate. Walking in the fields was lovely and peaceful. Thank you for a great holiday.

Lovely cottage backed up by very nice hosts

Probably the nicest self catering holiday home we have ever stayed in.

Lots of lovely extras, not least of which are the homemade Victoria sponge and bottle of sparkling wine! Also the added attraction of hundreds of lambs in the surrounding fields at the time we were there.

Beautiful remote and peaceful situation, warm comfortable cottage, with everything we needed (we cooked in), pleasant and helpful owners who left us treats!

! What more can we ask for?

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops - it's a fantastic little cottage, cosy and very well kept.

We loved the location also, set right out in the Peak District countryside and surrounded by fields and hills - beautiful! Plus the owners were friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.

Fabulous stay!

We could not of wished for anywhere better to stay. John & Julie have created a fabulous holiday cottage which had everything we needed including the most delicious cake and a bottle of fizz. They were friendly and helpful but also left us alone. The cottage is in a stunning part of the Peak District great for walking with footpaths going straight from the front door. Thanks for having us and the dog we had a great time and will definitely be back!

Very comfortable cottage in beautiful, peaceful suroundings.

Owners were really friendly and welcoming. Easy to find if you follow the directions given. We will definitely be coming back!

A fantastic property in a lovely location, the owner Julie was very thoughtful and left us a delicious homemade cake, milk and a bottle of bubbly and she came to see if we were happy with the property, we will not hesitate to return.

We have just had the most wonderful restful break at Slade Tops.

The cottage was cosy, homely, well equipped and just what we needed for a Christmas break. There were really kind and thoughtful gifts left for our arrival too including a decorated Christmas Tree which was so lovely. The owners checked on us to ensure we were ok, and are a really lovely and friendly family. We did not want to come home !.

We loved our stay!

The cottage was comfy and had everything we needed. We will be recommending the place to friends and family. There were lovely walks straight in the doorstep and we had a great time.

Our second visit to Slade tops.

Great location, excellent walking, lovely owners.

Very comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting.

Well placed for walks directly from the door. Owners very friendly and provided lots of useful information.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops.

The cottage was just what we needed after spending each day out hiking with our Border Collie, with all the facilities we needed for a relaxing stay. We thought that both the bed and sofa were very comfortable, and all utilities were easy to use. Julie and John were easily contactable had we needed anything, but there was no need. Set in some gorgeous countryside, the cottage is relatively remote but this only added to the tranquility of our stay and was a welcome break from busy town life. The welcome package of a very nice homemade cake and fizz went down very well after several hours of driving and we’ll look forward to booking again in the future. Thanks both!

A lovely remote characterful barn conversion, surrounded by great walking country.

No, generally it was a great vacation.

Because it is a remote area in the hills, people should be aware that you cannot expect a good reception for WiFi and phone.

It was a great place to get away from it all, just what we needed. The hosts were amazing and we would definitely return.

Julie's hospitality was second to none.

On arrival we were left lovely homemade sponge cake, proseco, milk and flowers.

We’ve stayed at a lot holiday cottages and this one has exceeded our expectations.

The owners were friendly and we arrived to a bottle of Prosecco and a home made Victoria sponge, which was delicious. It was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. It’s located well away from everywhere, it is one of 3 let’s on the site but still very private. There are several footpaths from the farm and you can walk for miles without seeing anybody. We had really wonderful time and would return again if we’re back in the Peak District. Highly recommended

Spent an very relaxing week here in July.

The cottage was fantastic and perfect for us and our young 4 month old Labrador. Julie and John are the perfect hosts and it was nice to meet them and their lovely Retrievers. The location is remote as advertised but less than 30 mins to Ashbourne where there are plenty of shops for supplies. We brought a weeks worth of food but really didn’t need to as we discovered that the local supermarket do deliveries so worth bearing in mind if you book the cottage. On arrival there was a lovely home made cake and milk and a bottle of fizz in the fridge - a very nice touch!!

Lovely away from it all location Friendly hosts (Thank you for the cake) Would definitely recommend if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life for a short while for some peace and quiet to recharge your batteries.

Julie, the host, was very pleasant and friendly.

Nothing was too much trouble to ensure we enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops.

A perfect location for complete peace and quiet, plus great walks on the doorstep.

Friendly and accommodating hosts.

Absolutely stunning location.

Very well equipped and comfortable cottage. Great walks right on the doorstep. Would definitely book again

Slade Tops Cottage is fabulous with every facility any one would need for a very comfortable stay.

Marvellous setting and beautiful countryside with many walks from the door.

A beautiful and serene setting which was remote enough for me to feel I had the privacy I needed, but also safe and inhabited with the lovely owners nearby (who had made a gorgeous cake that was there to greet me when I arrived).

I would definitely recommend this place and will hopefully have a chance to return soon.

A wonderful setting and the perfect base for exploring the Dove and Manifold valleys, with endless walks through varied terrain.

Julie gave us a lovely welcome (from a distance) with cake, Prosecco and flowers. Slade Tops was spacious, warm and very comfortable, with much thought given to our needs.

Just one news agents in a 7mile radius.

We had a really nice time here.

It was the prefect size for the 2 of us and our dog. I loved that it was tiled floor throughout so nothing to worry about with the dog. It was great to be able to step straight outside and be able to walk with the dog in open fields. Be aware of livestock though. We took an extra long line lead for our border collie. He was keen to start a career in sheep herding. A beautiful homemade strawberry sponge cake was there on our arrival. Much appreciated. The owners were a nice family with 2 gorgeous dogs. We are already planning a return trip.

Beautiful clean large accommodation for two (plus our dog) everything you could possible need in a cottage, kitchen had all the equipment you needed including a washing machine.

Lovely garden to sit in as we're we're really fortunate to have sunshine. Made to feel really welcome with homemade cakes and prosecco on arrival. Would recommend for a relaxing quiet break.

Spacious accommodation, lovely area close to a lot of attractions.

Dovedale, Tissington, Ilam and much more. Relaxing location. Would recommend.

Slade Tops was absolutely brilliant!

! Off the "beaten track" and so quiet, ideal for a couple with a dog. The cottage is amazing and set in the most wonderful countryside with footpaths right from the door. Our labrador, Alfie, loved it. Its so very safe and secure. Julie, the owner, made us feel so very welcome. She had made a lovely Victoria Sponge cake and left a nice bottle of Prosecco cooling in the fridge....what a welcome. We'll definitely return!!

The cottage was lovely and I had a great week.

However I am very disappointed in Sykes and won’t use or recommend them as they charged me August prices when my original holiday was booked for May, I didn’t want to go in August, it was COVID there fore I believe that they should have kept the price I originally wanted. I spent pounds phoning to try and get the cottage as early as COVID would allow and to talk about the money issue but could never get through. COVID should not have been an excuse for the appalling customer service access.

We had the most wonderful stay at Slade Tops, the tranquility and beauty of the location is breathtaking and Julie went out of her way to give us the best experience possible.

The welcoming cake and drink were gratefully received, one of the best lemon drizzle cakes we have tasted. There were so many walks for us and our dog literally on the doorstep, all providing stunning views of the countryside, basically if you are looking for somewhere in the middle of nowhere to base yourselves for a break then this cottage is it. Thank you to Julie, her family and the dogs for the best 2 weeks we have had in many years staying in cottages.

Perfect cottage for two.

Despite weather managed a walk everyday to return to comfortable and cosy cottage. Wood burning stove with plenty of fuel really made stay special. Highly recommend if you want to get away from it all.

Really nice, comfortable cottage on a quiet little farm.

Lovely extra touches like some homemade mince pies for when we arrived and even had a Christmas tree in the lounge. Would definitely recommend.

We would highly recommend this cottage

Great welcome every thing we needed very relaxed great surroundings we will be going back in the summer great break 10 out10

Lovely cosy, snug cottage, well off the beaten track, which was just what we wanted, dog friendly too, being surrounded by great walks!

! Fantastic, unexpected extras too in the form of very yummy chocolate brownies and a bottle of prosecco waiting for us!! lovely to find tea, coffee, milk, etc too, the extra mile is well covered by Julie!! Another great extra was the dog bed too plus bowls!! Our dog thought she was in heaven, we'd taken two beds plus food, bowls, treats and toys for her (she's only a little bit spoilt!) but a third one as well, meant she had beds everywhere!

Although this cottage is quite remote it is situated in a lovely setting and we loved it.

There was a bottle of wine, carton of milk and as my wife put it the most wonderful cakes awaiting us on arrival. Weather could have been better but that didn't stop us enjoying this part of the country and would recommend Slade tops to anyone who wants a stress free holiday. Mike Green Leicester

Nice clean and comfortable cottage situated in good area of Peak District Nice area for walking Friendly owners

A great base for a holiday, in a beautiful location, with friendly and helpful hosts.

acces to the property is not what I expected, both doors have high steps to enter, not easy for the less mobile persons.

also there are six steps not three as stated in the listing from the kitchen to living area,these are quite steep steps and should be warned in the listing. there was an issue with the hot water in the kitchen very long time to come through ,then it was not very hot. the cottage is in a very nice peaceful area ,the kitchen looking a bit tired needs some up grading.otherwise it is a lovely place to stay. Julie &john are very friendly hosts not forgetting cindy the retriever dog.

A very nice cottage in beautiful countryside.

We were lucky with the weather which meant we went out every day to various National Trust Properties enjoying the drives to these places. We think it would have been a totally different experience if the weather had been wet .

Well worth a stay, location was excellent, Host family was very friendly & entertaining.

What more can you ask for.

Fabulous location, lovely place to stay.

Would highly recommend!

Beautiful setting.

Very comfortable cottage with everything you could possibly need. Julie was very helpful and accommodating when we arrived to no not water. Fixed within half an hour and other accommodation offered if problem could not be fixed. And on a more personal note Julie went over and above when she found out my husband was not well. Could not have been more helpful. Lovely lovely lady and my husband and I would both love to go back when he is good health to enjoy our experience at Slade Topsto the full.

Slade Tops is a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting, and is perfect for anyone wanting to relax and unwind.

The cottage is comfortable and clean, and is well placed for those wanting to walk, and explore the surrounding countryside. Illam Country Park and Dovedale are close by, and the area around Wetton Mill is lovely for walking or cycling. We had a lovely holiday, and would definitely consider a return visit.

Made very welcome.

Fresh flowers, a bottle of prosecco and a plate of just baked brownies awaited us on arrival. Wonderfully comfortable sofa and bed were lovely to come back to after a day out walking in the beautiful countryside. Loved it.

Julie and John have a great cottage, set in a wonderful location, and work hard to make everyone comfortable by providing not only the basics, but little things that make your stay personal.

The cottage is roomy, well furnished and clean. Enjoyed the cakes, wine and flowers on arrival, all of which go to make the cottage feel special and homely. The location is down a country track which adds to the overall feeling of space and privacy. It is in one of the best places in Britain, and if I was religious I would truly say Gods country! There is so much to see and do, and we were so lucky to be there to see the new lambs in all the fields around the cottage. Having stayed in many cottages in many locations over many years I can honestly state that this is one of, if not the, best. Thank you both, and hopefully see you soon.

The owner met us on arrival and made us feel very welcome and showed us around the property.

A bed and bowl for our dog was provided as well as a delicious home made cake.

The cottage was very well presented and equipped.

The welcome pack was very much appreciated and as to those chocolate brownies! Pity the same could not be said of the weather thanks to Storm Gareth! If there was a downside it was the state of the access track which could do with some infilling of a few holes. Overall a very relaxing week in a comfortable cottage and very accommodating owners.

We called to check availability just before midday and arrived 330pm the same day at this remote barn.

When we arrived the heating was on, wonderful fresh flowers on the table , pressoco in the fridge etc etc. A very relaxing 4 day break. Thank you