Bowden Head Farmhouse Cottage

91 Customer Reviews

• "Small minor issues such as chipped glass were dealt with promptly."

  overall excellent property super views were fantastic.

  Reviewed by Dave5.0★May 2025

• "Thank you for a lovely stay hope you enjoyed your holiday ."

  Such a lovely quiet place to stay,garden was very dog friendly .

  Reviewed by David3.8★Apr 2025

• "Rather disappointed as strong dog smell especially in the bedroom along with stains on the carpet."

  Shame that a few things looked tired & needed replacing. Gave an overall appearance of lack of attention which was disappointing. We haven't avoided houses that have dogs before as never been a problem until now. This will make us think twice.

  Very sorry to hear about these issues. This is the first time we have had comments of this nature and we will speak to our housekeeping team to ensure that future guests don’t have a similar experience. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen2.5★Mar 2025

• "A fine farm cottage that provided us with all we wished for: Comfort, warmth, with great views."

  Enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Eileen5.0★Mar 2025

• "Lovely cottage Had a great break."

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Feb 2025

• "We enjoyed our stay, the farmhouse had everything we needed and was clean and comfortable."

  We would recommend and will be looking to return in the future.

  Reviewed by Claire4.4★Feb 2025

• "Bowden Head Farmhouse Cottage is near the top of a steep winding lane and we arrived after a heavy snow fall, which had now turned into thick compacted ice."

  Fortunately the owners were extremely helpful & picked us up from Chapel en le Frith and brought us up to the Cottage, or we definitely would not have made it! The Cottage has lovely views and is very cosy & warm, and has everything you need, very spacious too. Chapel en le Frith and surrounding areas are beautiful and well worth a visit.

  Reviewed by Tina4.1★Jan 2025

• "We had a pleasant 2 night stay at Bowden Head Farm House with our son, daughter in law and 2 grandchildren."

  Reviewed by Andrew3.8★Dec 2024

• "Fantastic place, had a lovely time, thank you!"

  Highly recommend!

  Reviewed by Natalia5.0★Nov 2024

• "A lovely cottage, ideal for a family holiday."

  Plenty of space, warm and comfortable. The upside down living gives lovely views from the lounge.

  Reviewed by John4.7★Oct 2024

• "A lovely 'upside down property."

  A great idea as it gives excellent views from the living room and kitchen on the upper level. The property is comfortable, warm, spacious with all facilities we needed. It is located down a very narrow lane with only a handfull of neighbours so nice and quiet. Access into the parking area is tight although manageable. Only about a mile from Chapel En Le Frith and a short drive to Castleton or even Buxton. We very much enjoyed our stay even though the weather was initially very wet.

  Reviewed by Eric4.7★Sep 2024

• "The cottage was in a fabulous location with super views."

  The inverted layout really works. All the rooms were spacious and comfortable. Access was via a narrow lane but as there was virtually no traffic, it wasn’t a problem.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jun 2024

• "Great location and nice cottage."

  Clean and comfortable. Good facilities.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jun 2024

• "Great place to stay, fantastic view's from the property."

  Facilities are excellent everything you could need. The dogs absolutely loved the walking. Will be recommend to all family and friends. Looking forward to coming again

  Thanks Matthew - we look forward to seeing you next time ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★May 2024

• "Just back from a week at this lovely cottage."

  Comfortable and ideal for our needs - 2 adults and a dog, walking daily in the Peak District. The views are wonderful. The upside down arrangement allows you to relax in the evening watching fabulous sunsets! The downstairs is carpeted, so you need to ensure you clean and dry you dog thoroughly before entering, but with only one with us that wasn't an issue. Kitchen was well stocked with utensils, bed linen was clean and crisp. The driveway is tight if you have a large vehicle (we drive a large van), and entrance is from a narrow and steep lane, but we managed - if you want rural then this is almost expected from our experience.

  Reviewed by Shelley4.4★May 2024

• "I have taken at this cottage regularly over the last few years and have always thoroughly enjoyed my stay, it is a real home from home, warm, comfortable and with fabulous views, who could ask for more!"

  Reviewed by Miles5.0★Apr 2024

• "Very comfortable house with beautiful views."

  Everything we needed for our family of 5. Will definitely be returning

  Reviewed by Naomi4.7★Apr 2024

• "Lovely, cosy cottage, especially when it's snowing outside!"

  Reviewed by Karen3.8★Mar 2024

• "We had a great stay, we look forward to coming again"

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Mar 2024

• "Beautiful place."

  Upside down lounge that takes advantage of the best views of the area. The beds and warmth of the house are lovely xx

  Thanks Alison for your lovely feedback. Hope to see you again soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Jan 2024

• "Fantastic property with stunning views, love the upside down living aspect."

  Plenty of space for 6 of us , will definitely return.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. See you soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lindsay5.0★Dec 2023

• "Our stay was lovely."

  It was a shame we missed a day due to not being told when speaking to Sky Cottages when we changed the booking that the start date had also changed.

  So glad you had a great time. When I messaged with the keysafe code, I said we were expecting you on Friday but perhaps that was too late for you to change your plans. Something must have gone wrong at the Sykes end and we can only apologise on their behalf. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angie3.8★Dec 2023

• "Absolutely superb cottage in a beautiful location."

  So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Dec 2023

• "2nd time this year at Bowden head x Really great cottage with spectacular ..."

  2nd time this year at Bowden head x Really great cottage with spectacular views x All you could need, clean, comfortable, well worth the money xx

  Thank you Suzanne for your lovely feedback. See you soon Property Owner

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Dec 2023

• "Great well equipped property in a wonderful location."

  As mentioned by others the noisy bathroom door is annoying. The pub is a 30 minute walk away and 15 minutes to the ALDI supermarket not 5 minutes.

  Reviewed by Stephen3.8★Oct 2023

• "The cottage was wonderful x peaceful clean comfortable with everything you could ..."

  The cottage was wonderful x peaceful clean comfortable with everything you could need and great views x So good I'm going back in December x

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Oct 2023

• "The property is sizeable and comfortable."

  There were four of us there and we never felt squeezed. There are adequate facilities all that you'd expect is there. The only downside really that we found was the bathroom door that is rather noisy when opening and closing which was a little annoying for a light sleeper among us when someone was using the toilet in the night. Still a lovely property that we would gladly come back to and we actually might next year as there is plenty to discover in the local area and we barely scratched the surface.

  Reviewed by Rafal4.1★Sep 2023

• "In places a bit tired ( noisy sliding door to toilet/bathroom, dropped cupboard door in kitchen and some sort of pressure noise when using taps in bedroom with the double bed in)."

  Cleanliness was good in general but when searching for a pair of head phones we had to move the bed to look underneath. An old pair of socks where there with other bits and fluff, it hadn’t been hoovered for a while. Draw on kitchen table was full of crumbs and food bits, most are easy fixes as other than that it was ideal for 6 guys to use as a base to walk and explore the local area .

  Reviewed by Bradley3.4★Sep 2023

• "Great location and a nice property would recommend."

  Good facilities, generally clean although high chair could do with a scrub. The downed lamp post in the parking area needs moving and a new bath matt needed as slips easily on the tiled bathroom floor.

  Reviewed by Dean4.7★Aug 2023

• "The views from the property are fantastic."

  It was a shame the week we stayed was rather wet as it would have been lovely to sit out in the garden. The first floor living room and kitchen work really well and are very comfortable. Kitchen is well-provisioned. You can do as much or as little cooking/variety of cooking as you wish. We would very happily book again. First time to Peak District and loved it.

  Reviewed by Rosamund4.7★Jul 2023

• "It was lovely and peacefully and the views were amazing"

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jun 2023

• "Great cottage in a lovely location, have stayed before and will definitely go again!"

  Reviewed by Miles5.0★Jun 2023

• "We had a fantastic 2 night stay at Bowden Head Farmhouse cottage."

  The cottage was super clean, tidy and comfortable. The outside area was perfect and enclosed and safe for our two dogs. The beds were comfortable with cosy bedding. We were very lucky and had amazing weather and sat out side for a bbq. The views were amazing and super quiet. The house is super well equipped, even providing a bbq and coal. I would highly recommend this place and would definitely stay again!!

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Jun 2023

• "Xpelair fan in bathroom stopped working the 2nd day and I couldn't get the heater to work in the double bedroom."

  These are only mentioned as information to the owner for repairs. It did not in any way affect our holiday. The views and cottage are really nice and the owner is close for any problems but not at all intrusive. The only way this could be improved in my opinion is to provide a welcome pack of the basics. It didn't bother us as we brought it with us but could maybe be inconvenient for others.

  Reviewed by Nicola4.7★May 2023

• "Three good friends had a wonderful time in this beautifully located property, it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere, yet several miles down the track there was an Aldi!"

  Views from the property were blissful, but when we could drag ourselves away, there was endless countryside to explore. Thank you!

  Reviewed by Margot5.0★May 2023

• "Very comfortable farmhouse, well equipped and an excellent host/owner."

  Ideally situated for walking/sightseeing in Northern part of Peak District

  Reviewed by Paul4.1★Apr 2023

• "Had a lovely week in the cottage with my wife & children."

  Location was excellent for walks which we did plenty of and the view was fantastic

  Reviewed by Justin4.7★Mar 2023

• "Nice property ,but with some tweeks could of been a great property."

  Just some maintance issues and a few upgrades. Dip in the floor in the kitchen under the vinyl, loose board?.Adding a mixing bowl and some tongs to the kitchen tool kit. Some outside lighting would make the house more accessible .We arrived in the early evening and with no light pollution it was very dark ,we had a torch but if the property had a PIR light facing the parking area and one facing the side garden it would make unloading the car and gaining access to the property alot eaiser . Now the property is nicely placed on a quiet lane only half a mile from Aldi and easier access to the road networks to go exploring.Great walks near by and large towns like glossop and buxton only a short drive away.We had a great time with the kids and dogs and would return to the area again. Add a visitor book so people can leave feedback and advise

  Reviewed by Terry3.8★Feb 2023

• "Enjoyed a lovely stay in this place."

  Beautiful views, warm, comfortable furniture and beds. Good facilities in kitchen. Clean and tidy. Easy access to local town and walks. Would recommend.

  Reviewed by Penny4.7★Jan 2023

• "The facilities in the cottage were more than adequate."

  We had everything we needed. We took plenty of warm clothes but didn't need them because the cottage was gloriously warm and very cosy. The area and the views were stunning.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Dec 2022

• "Fantastic hospitality - you only need your clothes and some food."

  Everything else you need has been thoughtfully provided. Even a helping hand getting up the hill! Thank you Graham and team!

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Dec 2022

• "Absolutely wonderful place to stay."

  Clean, tidy, good facilities and amazing views. Will certainly book again.

  Reviewed by Carly5.0★Dec 2022

• "Very comfortable cottage."

  Nice and warm. Superb hot water; (however this could have been dangerously hot if we had had small children with us). Beautiful views. Nice rural atmosphere, with sheep, chicken and ducks. All the cottage appliances functioned well. We also enjoyed playing the games provided. Thank you very much.

  Reviewed by Stuart4.7★Nov 2022

• "This is a truly lovely cottage and beautifully located with stunning views, I have stayed there 4 times now and would go back again and again."

  Reviewed by Miles5.0★Oct 2022

• "Lovely setting and great views in having the lounge upstairs."

  It is up a narrow steep lane but well worth it and close at hand to Aldi and Chapel en le frith at the same time.

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had an amazing stay here,stunning views,nice and peaceful."

  Extremely clean.out most days, loads to see and do, monal trail, we hired bikes, great laugh and lovely views. Castleton was lovely, castle ruins and walking.drove the snake pass, stopped halfway down for a woodland walk. Chatsworth house visited, so loads to do. Mike and karen

  Thank you so much Mike and Karen. Graham Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Sep 2022

• "Our first visit to the area and we couldn't have chosen a better place."

  The cottage is well equipped,very comfortable and has fantastic views. The location feels very rural with sheep opposite,cattle up the hill and the occasional visit from chickens,but is only a 5 minute drive from the town which has 2 large supermarkets. Hosts were great too. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Aug 2022

• "We have enjoyed a very comfortable stay at Bowden Head Farmhouse Cottage."

  The property is secluded and with wonderful views from the lounge. The cottage is outside the village, but within a short drive of a supermarket and a pub as well as the town of Chapel-en-le-Frith a little further away. It is definitely not a five minute walk though! It was an excellent base for walks, caverns and days out. It is worth noting that it is a single track lane to the cottage! We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely visit again!

  Reviewed by Grace4.4★Jul 2022

• "This cottage was not very inviting, and the outside seating area was neglected."

  There was no Welcome Pack - not even a pint of milk! The shower over the bath was a bit tricky as there was no slip-mat. The approach to the cottage was up a long steep and very narrow lane. In summary this cottage was a bit disappointing.

  Reviewed by Terence2.2★Jun 2022

• "Lovely property, clean and comfortable, well maintained, shame there is not more outside space to sit and enjoy the fantastic views."

  Reviewed by Patrick3.8★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage with fabulous views."

  Reviewed by Zoe4.7★Jun 2022

• "Lovely property."

  The views from the lounge and kitchen window are so beautiful. The location is perfect for visiting places of interest . The children enjoyed seeing the chickens and ducks in the garden and the very naughty sheep tucking into the owners flowers !

  Reviewed by Carol4.7★May 2022

• "Cottage is in an amazing location, with great views."

  The house had everything we needed for our stay. The driveway is a bit tricky to get onto because of the steep lane outside, its best to drive down the lane and reverse on to drive. Garden has some low walls, so not quite secure for dogs that like to explore, also if your dog is reactive to birds including chickens, check garden before allowing dogs out, as next door has chickens that come in to to the garden. The double bed is not comfortable and we ended up sleeping on the 2 single beds which were a bit better. Not all the pillows had pillow protectors on them. The water pressure in the shower is really low and was more of a trickle. The lane is very narrow and steep in areas, and wouldn't advise walking down it to the pub day or night, oh and it's more like a 15 minute down and 30 minutes back. Like I said, fantastic location and great views

  Reviewed by Mel3.1★Apr 2022

• "A lovely cottage in a fantastic location."

  Reviewed by Miles5.0★Mar 2022

• "Thoroughly enjoyed our stay."

  All amenities are within a 5 minute drive. A central location for day trips out and about. Would definitely recommend for the views alone

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Mar 2022

• "Great property, quiet and secluded with fabulous views, lots of walks from the doorstep."

  Just half a mile from the local Aldi and a pub. All bedrooms on ground floor and there is a half door at the top of the stairs so we were able to keep the dogs with us at all times. Lovely and spacious, with well equipped kitchen and large living/dining room. We loved our break here and would definitely book to come again.

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Mar 2022

• "Lovely cottage, great location and fantastic communication by the owner."

  Perfect for exploring the Peak District with Mam Tor right on the doorstep, just a short drive away.

  Reviewed by Daniel5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely place to stay great countryside views from upstairs really rural surrounded by countryside but easy to get into town for pubs takeaways and shopping and short drive to all the walking and tourist areas , lots of footpaths and sheep from just outside the door ."

  Nearest pub restaurant the fickle mermaid is dog friendly and a nice place to eat .you need a torch tho if you walk down at night . we loved our stay here had a great week and will be booking again

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Jan 2022

• "We had a fantastic stay here, the property is beautiful and incredibly comfortable."

  Facilities were fantastic and far beyond what we expected. The listing also doesn't do the views justice. The property is perfectly placed for walking in the peaks, you can walk along footpaths to Kinder Scout and Mam Tour without the need for your car. The owners were great to book with, easily contactable and made everything very clear. Will definitely be booking this property again.

  Reviewed by Jonny5.0★Jan 2022

• "We had a lovely short stay in the cottage, only wish we'd booked for longer."

  The cottage was spotlessly clean and so warm and welcoming when we arrived. The enclosed garden was an added bonus for the dogs.

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely place to stay, right in the heart of the countryside but a very short walk into Chapel-en-le-Frith."

  Thoroughly enjoyed our stay

  Reviewed by Thomas3.8★Dec 2021

• "Disappointed that it mentioned if we used any logs we would have to replace them, no mention of charge, we had been looking forward to experiencing a wood burner."

  Storage heaters a bit difficult to adjust

  Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Nov 2021

• "We enjoyed our stay at Bowden Cottage."

  The cottage was lovely, clean and well placed for walks It would have been nice to have a map of the local walks that cane be done from the cottage. There was a lot of information about other walks and books but we wanted to stay local. I would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Sian4.7★Oct 2021

• "Accommodation was fabulous and very well equipped ."

  Parking a little tricky but manageable . A couple of issues with the heating but overall fantastic accommodation and location with walks from the door

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Oct 2021

• "Lovely clean and well equipped cottage."

  Nice quiet rural location with great views from lounge . Can’t fault the cottage at all. I liked the walk down the lane into chapel where we particularly liked REM’s cafe/bar and the old cell inn which has a good chippy opposite. We also used king 2 Chinese , the Indian takeaway which will deliver and the kebab shop. All good . Also great walks from cottage door and others a short drive away

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely cottage with amazing views from the upstairs lounge and kitchen."

  We were a family of 6, 5 adults 1 child and it did not feel crowded. Kitchen had everything that was needed, if I were to be picky. a minor issue was the absence of wooden spoons for stirring when cooking. We loved our holiday in the beautiful Peak District and would not hesitate in returning to this cottage if we came this way again.

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Aug 2021

• "The cottage is in a very convenient location, close to an Aldi and a pub and was really clean and comfortable."

  The garden where the dog is allowed is quite small and really only big enough for the dog to do its business. You also have to drive about 10 minutes to find somewhere where you can let your dog off the lead as the surrounding fields have sheep or cattle in. All in all we had a very enjoyable stay.

  Reviewed by Kathryn4.4★Jul 2021

• "Just back from a long weekend break here."

  Fabulous little place, great that the upstairs is the living and dinning area. Very clean and comfortable. Ideal location for day trips out to Buxton, Matlock, Bakewell and much more. Sorry we didn’t bring the dogs as everywhere is dog friendly. X

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Jul 2021

• "We had a great week at Bowden Farmhouse Cottage, even though , like a lot of people, the weather could have been better."

  The scenery from the cottage was amazing, and Paula and Graeme are lovely hard working hosts. Loved it and will definitely go back when we next holiday in the area. Very good base to get to main road to take you anywhere in the Peak District. Easy to find, with a decent pub serving good food and drink, 15 minutes walking distance away, although be careful crossing the A6. All in all, a really nice cottage, with great views. Thank you Paula and Graeme.

  Reviewed by David4.4★Jul 2021

• "Cleanliness and comfort was excellent."

  Beautiful views

  Reviewed by Hilary4.7★Jun 2021

• "Lovely and peaceful setting but near enough to town for everything you might need."

  Great to watch chickens running about. Lovely friendly owners, who left us alone to do our own thing. Great area for walking Would recommend

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Jun 2021

• "Great cottage and owners very helpful and friendly"

  Reviewed by Sara-jane5.0★Jun 2021

• "You should be aware that it is a lovely cottage ,with,,beautiful surroundings ,and all the necessary facilities for a very comfortable and enjoyable week long holiday."

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★May 2021

• "Had fantastic time, cottage is a little gem, can't wait to go back again."

  Everything was spot on.

  Reviewed by Yvonne4.7★May 2021

• "Th cottage is beautiful with fantastic views and the owners, living close by are readily available if needed but did not in anyway intrude into the holiday."

  a lovely break overall.

  Reviewed by Miles5.0★Apr 2021

• "Yes, it is just like a home from home, very welcoming."

  Owners were very accommodating when we couldn't work out why oven didn't work, they even cooked our chicken for us until the oven issue was resolved. Once resolved they gave us some fresh laid eggs as an apology for the inconvenience. Lovely owners. Going back again later in the year.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Apr 2021

• "We had a fantastic stay in what was a lovely cottage even through difficult times (ie covid-19)."

  No matter where we went we felt completely safe.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2020

• "The holiday at Bowden Head Farmhouse Cottage far exceeded our expectations."

  The location is set on a hill outside Chapel-en-le Frith with lovely views of other farms with plenty of wildlife and birds. Graham and Pauline who run the place are very friendly and make you most welcome nothing is to much trouble should you need anything. The accommodation was absolutely superb the best of all the Sykes holidays we have stayed in. We would recommend this location to anyone wanting a peaceful holiday in the Peak District. Graham & Carol Dover Kent.

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Sep 2020

• "Really lovely cottage in a beautiful setting and well really well set out."

  I only have 1 minor criticism of the cottage and that was we found the leather sette quite uncomfortable as you were too reclined.

  Reviewed by Naomi4.1★Sep 2020

• "Outstanding views, quiet countryside and close enough to Chatsworth, Lyme and Crich to make them an easy visit."

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2020

• "Great location really peaceful and very pretty."

  Cottage basic but comfortable and clean

  Reviewed by Adele3.8★Aug 2020

• "We all loved our 'upside down' holiday home with it's beautiful views and super comfy beds."

  The children were fascinated by the chickens and enjoyed being able to see the sheep being herded from our vantage point. Even though we were only really 5 minutes from the town, it felt like we were deep in the countryside. Everything was beautifully clean and our hosts, Graham and Paula, were welcoming, responsive and helpful. Definitely recommended for others. One small request - a cheese grater would be a welcome addition to the kitchen!

  Reviewed by Roslyn4.7★Aug 2020

• "Incredible views and location."

  great living/dining area

  Reviewed by Toby4.7★Jul 2020

• "We booked on line but the website didn’t do justice to the stunning location."

  The cottage was excellent value. My only minor criticism would be that there was no non-stick frying pan.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Jul 2020

• "This cottage was beautiful, the 'reverse' layout absolutely emphasised all of the qualities, especially the lovely views."

  The living/dining was spacious, warm and extremely comfortable and the log burning stove simply added to the overall cosiness.

  Reviewed by Miles5.0★Mar 2020

• "The location was good for everything we wanted to see."

  The cottage was fantastic and the owners gave us a warm welcome and were very hospitable. I would recommend this cottage for anyone seeking a nice place to stay.

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Feb 2020

• "Lovely house, great social space with a nice log burner, close to done great walks."

  It was perfect for us

  Reviewed by Jessica5.0★Jan 2020

• "The location of the cottage was fantastic!"

  Especially if you like walking/biking and exploring the caves. The cottage was lovely and clean and had everything I needed including a washing machine. The view from any window was stunning. Perfect cottage to have children at

  Reviewed by Alice4.4★Oct 2019

• "The cottage is situated on a quiet country lane yet has easy access to the main roads making exploring the Peak District quick and easy."

  A lovely welcoming touch to have a few sachets of coffee, tea, sugar, milk and mini toiletries. Gorgeous soft towels. A warm welcome from the hosts just checking we have everything we need. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Wendy4.7★Oct 2019

• "Lovely cottage in lovely area."

  lots of walks from the door. garden not totally secure. lovely views from upstairs

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Sep 2019

• "Great base for getting out into the countryside."

  The view from this upside down property you could never get bored with. Very quiet and peaceful feeling very recharged now. The whole family enjoyed their time away (ages from 10 - 62). The weather was also fantastic

  Reviewed by Carole5.0★Aug 2019

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