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"Lovely little cottage but situated on the very busy A6."
And I don't think Cromford could be called a village? It probably was a very quaint village 50/60 years ago...just too much traffic!
Overall I wasn't that impressed with the places we visited.
Reviewed by Ernest3.1★Jul 2025
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"This was a small but well proportioned cottage (if that makes sense) well decorated, well maintained it was spot on for my wife and I."
With 30 deg heat expected we decided not to take our retriever (we'd have been stuck inside during the day which would have made the cottage feel cramped). People commented on traffic as it's on the main road, yes fair bit at rush hour but with the double glazing it wasn't really a bother. Nice, to have biscuits, crisps, G&T and milk for when we arrived (thank you). Limited parking outside but easy to park just in the side street by the church across the road.
Reviewed by David4.1★Jun 2025
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"A lovely and homely place to stay in an excellent location."
Super cottage and very clean everywhere.
Reviewed by Christopher5.0★May 2025
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"Lovely cottage very clean and very tastefully decorated."
Great location to visit area
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2025
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"We had a lovely stay at bear cottage."
I have 2 points I would like to raise first, though they would absolutely not affect me visiting again! Firstly, the bin situation isn’t great, particularly if you have a stay 3+ nights. No food waste/recycling, so it piles up quite quickly. Secondly, the top shelf in the oven burns food very quickly so avoid it!
HOWEVER, the cottage is absolutely lovely. The bed is comfortable, the cottage was spotless on arrival, very clear instructions on checking in, brilliant amenities, great location, and incredibly dog friendly. We ordered in 1 night from Anila (a local Indian) which was excellent, though I’d recommend ordering from them directly as opposed to Uber. We also visited the Greyhound pub down the road which was lovely.
During our stay, we visited Thor’s Cave, Mam Tor/Back Tor, Lud’s church, Three Shires Head and The Stepping Stones. All were within an easy 40 minute drive, and absolutely wonderful.
Thank you to the hosts for the perfect place to stay in this beautiful part of the country. We would love to visit again.
Reviewed by Cam5.0★Apr 2025
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"We loved our week in Cromford."
Bustling little village with hotel, pub, small independent shops & 2 takeaways offering a good variety of food. Also Very handy for visiting other places around & about. Bakewell, Buxton, Matlock & Matlock Bath. Nice walks with our 2 dogs. Interesting history too about Richard Arkwright who built Cromford Mill in late 1700’s. Also visited mill over holiday wknd. Lots going on. Bear Cottage was clean, cosy, comfy & well equipped. Thankyou for treats. Very welcome. Only downside for us was very busy noisy road but there’s nothing you can do about that other than putting in secondary glazing to help noise levels which you have done.It wouldn’t stop us coming back as we love the Peak District. Thankyou Emma, Stuart & Family & Teddy Bear.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2025
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"We had a fantastic time staying at Bear cottage!"
It was exactly what we needed and everything was as described. The cottage was very comfortable and clean with some thoughtful touches (welcome hamper etc.).
We wouldn’t hesitate to stay again and would definitely recommend Bear cottage to others.
Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Apr 2025
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"Lovely little cottage in a great location very clean and everything we wanted, ..."
Lovely little cottage in a great location very clean and everything we wanted, dog friendly and ideal for great walks and lovely pubs, hope to return
Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review! We’re so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Bear Cottage and we’d love to welcome you back some time in the future.
Thanks again,
Emma & Stuart
Property Owner
Reviewed by Darren5.0★Feb 2025
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"Lovely Cottage ,simple but well chosen decor, very welcoming."
The goodies were very much appreciated and Sparky liked his too.
Ideally situated to visit surrounding peak district towns and villages
Crompton itself is like stepping back in time.
The weather was a bit dull and cold, which we did not mind as it was February, but the cottage was warm and comfortable. It would be nice to come back in the warmer month and enjoy sitting in the back patio, enjoying the views.
Thank you so much for leaving a 5 star review!
We’re so pleased that you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cottage and are also super happy to hear that Sparky did too!
We’d love to welcome you back in the future.
Thanks again,
Emma & Stuart
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Feb 2025
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"Had a great time, property was extremely clean and decorated nicely throughout."
The area was great for exploring and the walks along the canal were fantastic. Had a couple of meals in the Boat Inn and the big draw was the stunning fire as the weather was freezing all week. The only couple of niggles we had was that there was a draught around the kitchen door which made it extremely cold and would benefit from a seal/draught excluder. Secondly the noise from the exceptionally busy road with massive lorries up and down all day. Apart from that we had a lovely time.
Thank you very much for your review. We’re pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cottage and that you liked the area and had a few good meals at The Boat Inn.
We’re really sorry to hear that you found the kitchen door draughty in the cold weather. Thank you for bringing it to our attention.
Best wishes
Emma & Stuart
Property Owner
Reviewed by Allison4.1★Nov 2024
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"Beautiful cottage with an immaculate finish ."
I dont think the photos do it justice..very cosy .secure enclosed rear yard if you take a dog.located in a nice village with places to eat and drink only a short walk down the hill.good location for visiting local places.
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a 5 star review! We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cottage and found it to be cosy and in a good location. We’re so happy to hear you thought it to be better than the photos too!
Best wishes,
Emma & Stuart
Property Owner
Reviewed by Heather5.0★Nov 2024
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"This cottage was absolutely fantastic, everything was like new and well maintained."
Spotless and perfect. Thanks for the welcome treats as well.
Thanks so much for your 5 star review and your kind words. We’re really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Bear Cottage.
You know where to stay if you ever find yourself heading towards Cromford again!
Thanks again,
Emma & Stuart
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Nov 2024
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"Everything needed for a comfortable stay was provided."
The cottage was squeaky clean and the basket of food on arrival was much appreciated. Cromford is a great place from which to explore the lower areas of the Peak District and we had a wonderful three days doing so. Would recommend highly.
Thank you so much for your 5 star review! Were really pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Bear Cottage and had fun exploring the Peak District. It’s a lovely area isn’t it?
Thanks again and we’d love to see you back for another stay in the future.
Emma & Stuart
Property Owner
Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Nov 2024
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"We had a relaxing and comfortable stay, the cottage was clean and decorated to a high standard with excellent facilities, particularly the bathroom and bedroom."
We appreciated the tray of welcoming treats, very pleased with our stay. Thank you.
Thank you so much for your 5 star review Tracy. We really appreciate it and are so pleased you enjoyed your stay at Bear Cottage. You’re very welcome for the treats and we’d love to welcome you back at some point in the future.
Thanks again,
Emma & Stuart
Property Owner
Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Oct 2024
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"Only problem is we couldn't get hold of the owner to report the heating not on."
Otherwise, it was a lovely clean cozy little house. Ideal for the 2 of us and the dog. In and ideal spot for visiting places. Also, local bus takes away meals out at the nearby pubs. and dogs welcome in the pubs. Would recommend to family and friends would also return again
Thank you so much for your 5 star review Margaret and I’m really sorry to hear that you couldn’t contact us. The heating is set to come on to keep the cottage at a comfortable temperature and then it goes off once that temperature is reached. Hopefully, it soon got cosy for you as it’s usually nice and toasty.
We’re really pleased you enjoyed your stay and would recommend to friends and family. Thats great to hear! We’d also love to welcome you back in the future.
Thanks again for taking the time to post a review,
Emma & Stuart
Property Owner
Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2024
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