1 Primitive Croft

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

25 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“Everything was where explained it would be, everything electrical worked, nothing was complicated.”

The walks were brilliant, pub was so friendly, and dog friendly.

The walks were brilliant, pub was so friendly, and dog friendly. Would definitely go again.

- Mrs Banks, October 2018

“Lovely cosy cottege, local pub very welcoming and excellent food, fabulous area for walking and cycling.”

Owner very promptly fixed a small issue we had with the bath .

- Mrs Hancox, October 2018
“What an absolutely lovely and well presented cottage, ideally suited for walks and nearby towns.”

And what a pleasure for our dog the 3 acre she could run around in, she absolutely loved it, infact since she's been back home because she didn't go round the field for her walk she's been sulking all morning. Not forgetting of course the dog friendly pub at the end of the village, the Church Inn, great ales and great food, maybe large portions but who cares, Fabulous! What a brilliant break! Only one slight negative a shame there wasn't any cleaning products because we do like to make sure we've left the cottages clean when we've stayed there, but a truly fantastic cottage and a lovely couple Carl & Tracey ready to solve any problem should it arise, which it didn't, GREAT!!!

- Mr Lee, September 2018
“The location of the cottage was excellent, it is a beautiful area.”

Colin and Tracey were very warm and welcoming and gave us some really useful information. The cottage itself was a pleasure. Everything we needed. Furnished to a high standard. We had access to a private meadow walk which was absolutely lovely in the evening. Would highly recommend it. Please be aware that due to space in the bedroom, the double bed is a bit on the small side. I went with my daughter and as she doesn't take up too much room, it was fine for us.

- Mrs West, September 2018
“Everything was great except for the extremely creaky bed.”

We ended up on the floor because it was so bad.

- Mrs Plewes, September 2018
“Lovely cottage in beautiful location, nice and quiet but only a short drive from Buxton.”

The cottage had everything we needed and the village had a lovely little pub and lots of local walks.

- Mrs Anderson, August 2018
“Only problem and I mean the only problem was the shop was about 5 miles away so you must be organised”

- Mr Paul, August 2018
“We really enjoyed our holiday at this cottage.”

We had lovely weather and were able to explore the area. The cottage was very comfortable and Angus our westie enjoyed the freedom of the secure garden. Across the road was a secure paddock for cottage guests only and this was great for dog walking with wonderful views. On the first evening we were invited to a welcome meeting by the owners which was a good way to find out about the local attractions. We visited the local pub on many evenings where we received a warm welcome. Do be aware that there is no internet provided and the phone signal was virtually non existent although my phone did pick up a signal in the paddock opposite. I would add that the artificial grass and the fact that there were no plants in the garden was a bit of a shame as that was not in keeping with the other gardens in the area, and (as mentioned by other reviewers) the bed is very squeaky indeed, as are the upstairs floorboards. However, we really enjoyed our stay and thought the cottage was in an ideal location, being in a quiet village with very little traffic.

- Mrs Gough, August 2018
“Cottage was clean bright and welcoming.”

very good modern appliances and quiet. Absolutely fantastic area to holiday, good road links north, south, east and west. Really beautiful countryside very accessible for walking and mountain biking. I did mark the facilities down to 3 out of 4 as no broadband or mobile phone signal in the village and several places around the area. have relatives live in towns near by and wanted to make arrangements to meet up but had to drive a mile or so for decent phone signal, also doing some family history research but not able to interrogate computer at leisure for information without going to the local pub or going to nearest town. Otherwise had enjoyable break.

- Mr Milford, June 2018
“Our stay at the cottage in June was lovely.”

There was me, my hubby and our dog. The cottage itself was really nice and cosy. Just a few minor niggles... very squeaky bed, Seating in lounge needs to be abit bigger as only a small 2 seater settee in there,, hot water an issue as only enough for 1 bath at the end of the day! garden is a sun trap which is enclosed for the dog. There is a lovely spa bath which was used at the end of every day. The village of Chelmorton is so quiet, there is a great pub at the top which serves great, fresh food (huge portions). There are nice walks for dogs as well. Chelmorton is based between Buxton and Bakewell. Which are both nice towns to visit. There is a Morrison’s supermarket as you get to Buxton which is convenient. We had some lovely walks on the Monsal Trail which goes for miles. The paddock which the owners have made, very secure for walking your dog and it’s cottage residents only with a padlock on the gate. There is so much to do and 1 week is not enough so we will definitely be returning

- Mr Morphew, June 2018
“The bed was extremely squeaky and quite irritating.”

- Ms Evans, May 2018
“The cottage is in a small Derbyshire village with a pub up the hill.”

An ideal base for getting into the Derbyshire Dales.

- Mrs Devitt, April 2018
“Due to the bad weather we were unable to travel and so did not get to stay at the cottage so cannot comment on any of the above.”

- Mrs Mellor, March 2018
“1 Primitive Croft is a one bedroom holiday cottage.”

It was perfect for us and our dog to stay for a couple of days. We had quite a lot of snow during our stay which made the surrounding environment extremely picturesque (and our dog loved playing in the private enclosed meadow!). There were just a couple of 'niggles' that, if addressed, would've made our stay perfect and would encourage us to stay for a longer period. The first, which has been mentioned in previous reviews, is that there is no stand up shower. Currently the shower is located half way up the wall over the bath. Could this be moved further up the wall and a shower curtain installed? The other issue was 'dog' related. The owners hold a meet up on a Friday evening to welcome guests from Primitive Croft and other holiday rentals. They ask that dogs are left in the cottage but not to allow them upstairs. However, there are no doors or means to prevent them roaming where they wish when not supervised. Perhaps a stair gate could be provided? Lastly, it would be very useful if the owners left a 'Visitors book'. We have stayed in numerous rentals and found these to be extremely useful...not only to report little problems that you don't particularly want to write in a formal review but also as a means of recommending to future guests places of interest etc.

- Mrs Bardwell-wheat, March 2018
“Excellent location.”

Very easy to travel to Buxton, Bakewell, Chatsworth etc. Also close to Tissington Trail and Pennine Bridleway for level, easy walking with great views. Pub and Church in the village both worth a visit. Croft was warm and comfortable. Only had one problem while we were there and Tracey sorted it out as soon as I let her know about it. Having the paddock to let our dog run around before going up to the pub was a real plus too.

- Mr Mccolgan, March 2018
“I thought it was a beautiful little cottage located in the heart of Derbyshire.”

The reception was bad, the long walks were perfect and simply romantic, everything you could expect from a weekend trip in a cottage. The owner was pleasant and approachable. I would not have had a TV upstairs however, the one downstairs was big enough for two rooms! The underfloor heating was also a great highlight, the modernity of the buildings keeping within the aesthetic of the village is quite remarkable. It may have been a peak weekend or with the places just being built, I found it a little bit overpriced. However, with this being said, I would definitely recommend this to family or friends.

- Mr Myatt, February 2018
“I would rebook this cottage based on its location and cleanliness however, I feel that it needs to be made clear that there is no stand up shower facility which is awkward unless you want a bath (which takes a long time to fill).”

Also, the bed is extremely squeaky and woke me up every time I turned over in the night so a new mattress would solve this problem easily. It was great to have the starter food pack and the wood for the wood burner though.

- Mrs Branford, January 2018
“We loved staying at this cottage, very clean, comfortable and well equipped for our needs.”

Lovely location, and drive up with wonderful views. All of the Peak District is close at hand by car. The only downside I would say is that we were not able to adjust heating or hot water. I was going to take a bath on the Saturday evening, however the water was only tepid, (after pressing the boost button on the thermostat and waiting for an hour or so as advised in information pack) and so had to wait till morning. The owners only live a few doors down, however we really didn't want to disturb them late on a snowy evening, and we really didn't want to go out again either)! We did have a lot of snow whilst there, and the thermostat showed the cottage was 17 degrees when we got back from our day out Saturday evening. We Luckily had brought our own logs for the woodburner, as there was only one large log, and very little kindling when we arrived late Friday evening. The other things to note (and this is made very clear on booking). There is no phone signal at the cottage and no internet. To be fair the whole area has intermittent signals and goes with the territory and we were prepared for that. We ventured into the lovely village of Longnor on Sunday morning, and were stranded there due to quite heavy snow for several hours, (again zero phone signal), luckily the cafe was open and we were able to get tea and snacks and wait things out. It was amazing to watch the snowploughs come out on a Sunday and clear the roads. We live in London and don't think the snow clearance would be anywhere near as efficient!! To recap, lovely cottage, modern, cosy, private, perfect for a couple (and our Hound). Would love to see the changes through the seasons, but beautiful covered in snow. Just a few little niggles. Oh yes and for some reason the T.V in the bedroom turned itself on 3 times, first time at about 4am. Not sure if someone had set it up as an alarm, but was a tad annoying being woken up several times in the early hours!!

- Ms Welsby, January 2018
“Beautiful cottage only downside , couldn’t get a signal on my I phone .”

I had to stand in the bath change to areoplane mode then switch back and hopefully get 4G and keep still Wi if would be brilliant and sports channels on the tv.

- Mrs Gibbs, December 2017
“The location is ideal for visiting various areas in Derbyshire.”

The cottage was comfortable, cosy and welcoming after long walks in the November weather! Already recommended it to friends and would probably pick this one for any future visits in this area!

- Mrs Brady, November 2017
“Zero customer service from Sykes when I asked for help.”

(I did get a response, but this was totally useless). Cottage has very good location in Peak District, everything of interest is within an hours drive (or less). Walking the roads and fields around village was very nice. Best trips: walk to Thor's Cave (Manifold Valley), visit Ashbourne and drive the Snake Pass (near Glossop). Cottage has high quality in certain areas, disapointing in other areas. I expected A+, but can't give more than a C. No proper shower, no underfloor heating in bathroom, windows without curtains, no sidetable with sofa, no Wifi (although perfect Wifi available via BT for extra cost). Good daytime lighting was a plus, but this is also a bad point because there is no nice atmosphere possible with less bright lights. Please place TV further away from couch. Picture quality was very disapointing because of bad signal I guess. Pans and pots need updating, bigger souppan and bigger frying pan would be very nice. No sound insulation to cottage next door, extremely noisy when neighbours are 'at home'. This was unexpected, very annoying and the main reason why i will not book this cottage again.

- Mr Willems, November 2017
“Lovely cottage done to a very high standard, in a peaceful location fabulous bathroom large TV with many dvds to watch!”

Not far from both bakewell & buxton. Beautiful

- Mrs Burton, August 2017
“Very comfortable, well-equipped cottage in a beautiful location.”

Ideal for a restful break for the 2 of us and our Sproodle. He loved the garden and the access to the paddock for a good run round. The cottage was much roomier than we had expected for a one bedroomed place and had high quality fittings. We liked the peace and quiet of no phone signal or WiFi.

- Gammon, August 2017
“On our first evening we were invited by Carl and Tracey to a welcome get together along with the other holiday makers.”

We found this most interesting and informative about the area and local attractions. Chelmorton Village and its habitants are very friendly and helpful with any questions that we put to them. The local pub - Church Inn - do reasonable meals and holds a Pub Quiz and Bingo on a Monday evening. The village of Cheltmorton is ideally situated between Buxton and Bakewell which are easily reached within 15 minutes. Overall we had a very pleasant stay.

- Mrs Wright, July 2017
“This is a lovely new cottage for 2 in a friendly village.”

. Very helpful and informative owners. Dog friendly with the bonus of enclosed paddocks for exercising the dog. Welcome pack was much appreciated after our journey. Just a few bits missing ie iron and ironing board, something to hang wet clothes on as a washing machine is provided but no line or airer. Wifi would be good as no tourist info in the cottage so we could not see what is available in the area. Huge tv in the lounge and the bonus of one in the bedroom too. The heating is VERY efficient and the jaccuzi bath lovely to ease sore muscles. Friendly pub at the top of the village serving good food. We were only the second people to rent this cottage and we are sure that when the remaining few bits of work are completed it will be first class. We would definitely recommend this cottage.

- Mrs Blows, April 2017

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Features

Off road parking
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine

Primitive Croft Cottages

A group of three terraced cottages situated in the peaceful village of Chelmorton, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. These lovely terraced cottages have the charm of a traditional cottage and the contemporary feel of a modern property. Beautifully furnished throughout they have a traditional stone exterior and stone flooring with the luxury of underfloor heating. Each cottage has a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area with 55” TV where you can curl up in front of the woodburner and watch your favourite film. Upstairs the cottages offer comfortable bedrooms with all of them being en-suite. Each cottage has its own private outdoor area and guests also have shared use of the owner's 3 acre paddock just 50 yards away, perfect for walking dogs or family games. Located in the Peak District National Park, there is plenty to do whether it is country pursuits, visiting stately homes or browsing the shops in nearby Buxton or Bakewell. These cottages offer an ideal base for a relaxing break at any time of the year.

The property

This large one bedroom cottage provides an ideal spot for a romantic break for a couple wishing to explore this part of the country.

There is an open plan living area which includes a well-equipped kitchen with a dining area and a sitting area with comfortable seating.

The room is heated with underfloor heating with the delight of additional heating from the woodburner.

For added flexibility there is also a cloakroom downstairs.

Upstairs there is a large king-size bedroom with an en-suite Jacuzzi bath with hand-held shower.

Outside there is a rear private enclosed patio with lawned area and a front enclosed gravel path.

An ideal base for a relaxing break at any time of the year.

Note: This cottage is next to Refs 941340 and 941341, together they sleep 10.

Accommodation

One double bedroom with en-suite Jacuzzi bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Ground floor basin and WC. Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburner and underfloor heating.

Amenities

Electric central heating with underfloor heating and woodburner
Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, 2 x TVs with FreeSat, DVD
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburner inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Front gravelled area and rear enclosed lawn with patio and furniture
One well-behaved pet welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 4 miles, pub 6 mins walk
Note: No infants under the age of 2.

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About the location

CHELMORTON

Buxton 4 miles; Bakewell 7 miles.

The ancient, picturesque and peaceful village of Chelmorton is situated in the heart of the Peak National Park. The village boasts a lovely pub which serves excellent food. Chelmorton has a fascinating historic landscape of 'fossil' arable strips enclosed within drystone walls and the village has a lovely medieval church of St John the Baptist. Surrounded by superb walking country and within easy reach of the popular centres of Buxton and Bakewell.

Region Information

Peak District Cottage Holidays

Note: No infants under the age of 2.

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Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“Everything was where explained it would be, everything electrical worked, nothing was complicated.”

“Lovely cosy cottege, local pub very welcoming and excellent food, fabulous area for walking and cycling.”

“What an absolutely lovely and well presented cottage, ideally suited for walks and nearby towns.”

“The location of the cottage was excellent, it is a beautiful area.”

“Everything was great except for the extremely creaky bed.”

“Lovely cottage in beautiful location, nice and quiet but only a short drive from Buxton.”

“Only problem and I mean the only problem was the shop was about 5 miles away so you must be organised”

“We really enjoyed our holiday at this cottage.”

“Cottage was clean bright and welcoming.”

“Our stay at the cottage in June was lovely.”

“The bed was extremely squeaky and quite irritating.”

“The cottage is in a small Derbyshire village with a pub up the hill.”

“Due to the bad weather we were unable to travel and so did not get to stay at the cottage so cannot comment on any of the above.”