Top Stable Cottage

If you miss this cottage, you will miss out!

We have been to Derbyshire for many years visiting many different places. Delighted to have found such a lovely place to stay. A lovely cosy yet roomy holiday stay for 2 plus a dog with private secure garden & out door seating. On arrival we were met with a very caring and considerate owner who made sure we knew where to find things such as the heating. Everything was immaculate and the kitchen was well equipped with an excellent oven and a real home from home. The bed was very comfortable with a roomy bedroom and en suite bathroom with a sizeable corner bath for a soak that was also very comfortable. Ideal secure parking off road. We would highly recommend this property and would like to thank the owners for making us feel so welcomed.

The cottage was extremely cosy and had everything we could need for our stay.

The lovely owners were on hand if we needed anything and were very friendly. The enclosed garden was safe and secure for our dog and was a lovely place to sit in the evening. Lots of places to explore including Carsington Waters and Matlock. Belpar wasnt too far away for supplies.

Beautiful place, Hosts where amazing had a lovely time.

A lovely cottage, very comfortable, clean and well positioned for getting out and about.

Excellent facilities and really comfy bed! The owners are extremely friendly and thoughtful. Small private garden and access to countryside.

The cottage was very clean and well equipped, with everything we needed.

The owners were friendly and on hand with local recommendations. And Frank was always there to welcome us. It was a great base for exploring the Derwent Valley from Derby right up to Buxton.

the property was excellent jane and terry were very welcoming so was frank the dog

Relocating from New Zealand, we arrived on a cold dark night and received a very warm welcome with Tea and cake.

We stayed for 3 weeks in the cosy cottage which we found clean and well equipped for all our needs. We enjoyed our chats with Jane and Terry and our Cavapoo Lily enjoyed fraternising with their dog, Frank.

Just what we needed in a property in Winter… warm, comfortable, well equipped and very dog friendly.

We loved Top stable cottage the minute we saw it, even though it’s attached to the owners property, the cottage is tucked away with a private garden.

Inside was clean and tidy , everything we needed was there .. being a big fan of jigsaws .. it had two !! Definitely would come again

Cottage was spotlessly clean and well equipped.

The bed was so comfortable. The fresh fruit and chocolate wafers were much appreciated. Everyone seems to include a reference to the owners dog Frank. We can confirm he is a 'legend'.

Stayed at Top Stable Cottage from 23-30th August 2025.

Cottage was warm, cosy and very clean. Everything we needed was there. Nice enclosed garden and the luxury of an off road dog walk. Terry and Jane our hosts were welcoming, helpful and very friendly. Thank you Jane for the apples, they were delicious. ☺️. Must also mention the very handsome Frank (the dog), always there to greet us and ready to play. Would highly recommend.

Cottage was lovely and as described.

The owners were friendly and my dog made a new friend in their sweet dog. So quiet at night and the owners really had thought of everything down to the garden features and kitchen amenities. Very enjoyable and relaxing stay.

Fabulous hosts in Terry and Jane and a super cottage that was fully equipped for everything you need for a relaxing weeks stay.

Enclosed garden which was very useful for our dog Misty. The property was very clean and spacious, and is in a great location between Ashbourne and Belper. There are a good choice of pubs nearby, most of which serve food and are dog friendly, ( recommend The Hanging Gate), and some lovely walks locally.Thanks for the gift on arrival and for the strawberries during the week. Carsington water is definitely worth a visit. We would love to return at some stage in the future. Thanks again, Les & Jan & Misty

Jane & Terry were very welcoming & extremely helpful.

They were avle to give us useful information about the local area that was very helpful as we will be moving to Ashbourne in the near future. The cottage was clean & comfortable, & thoughtfully equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

What a great cottage for two people and a dog.

There was nothing you could complain about, with everything you could need. In a great position to see all the sights of Derbyshire, and the most friendly owners June & Terry ( and Frank the dog) Would definitely recommend and return. Martin & Sylvia

Wow!

What a wonderful welcome from Jane and Terry at their beautiful, super clean, well appointed, warm and cosy cottage. How lovely in these post covid days of opening a key safe, letting yourselves in a not meeting the owners all week to have such great hosts. They were helpful and informative, so much so, Jane text me (I thought she would) at 9.30 and we all stood in her garden watching the Northern Lights glowing in the skies above the cottage. A fabulous end to a brilliant week! Amazing walking, Dovedale, Thors cave, Carsington Water and Longshaw Estate, NTrust, Biddulph, Kedleston, Sudbury and Calke Abbey. A holiday to remember, absolutely brilliant! Thank you!

Despite the weather, which we know can always be unpredictable at this time of year, we had very enjoyable stay at Top Stable Cottage.

On arrival the cottage was found warm, clean,tidy and welcoming as expected. The owners next door were welcoming and always on hand with helpful tips on where best to go for meals out etc. The cottage is well situated for access to local towns as well as the southern Peak District. If going back to that area we would certainly staying there again.

What a fantastic week we had a fantastic cottage everything you need for a relaxing holiday I would highly recommend the top stable.

5*

Really nice cottage with all you need for a lovely stay.

Jane and family close if needed but also feel that they left us to enjoy stay. Lots of lovely pubs to explore and eat at. Very quiet but close to main routes to areas. Will look at staying again when journeying to peak district. Only extra that would be great is a small local welcome pack of local produce. Many places do this for that initial treat on arrival.

Very comfortable, well equipped clean cottage.

Warm welcome from owners Jane and Terry. Well situated for visiting numerous attractions and lovely villages. We had a lovely week and would definitely return.

Everything we needed for our week away.

Cottage was spotless and well equipped. Garden was well kept and secure, great if you take your four legged friend. Plenty to do nearby and lovely walks, even when the weather wasn’t perfect. Owners very attentive and happy to share knowledge on local places to visit. Definitely recommend.

Owners were wonderful and extremely helpful, property lovely and very well equipped.

Their dog, Frank, was so sweet, had a real doggy- bromance with our dog Milo. Would use again

Fantastic stay in this cosy little cottage, which comes equipped with everything that you might need.

A good base for exploring Derbyshire and the peaks with most places well within a hours drive with some very scenic views. The owners were really friendly and helpful. We really enjoyed watching our dog Ruby having a run around with Frank (owners dog). Thank you for having us.

Lovely warm welcome from the owners, Very comfortable and cozy cottage with an enclosed garden for the dog, spotlessly clean.

We enjoyed our stay, lovely clean cottage, very well equiped, ideal sized secure garden for our labrador dog, cottage well positioned for walking and touring the area, very friendly, helpful owners.

Lovely cottage, road on both sides of the cottage so it was noisy.

Garden not as big as we thought, and we could not walk the dog at all from the cottage. Stairs very slippy, also a handrail on the wall would help. Apart from that we had a good week rest. Freezer was great to have, and we arranged a delivery from Tesco's, so that was brilliant not having to cart food there. Thank you to Terry and Jane,

Great Welcome from Jane and Terry and Frank-The dog.

They gave us loads of idea's of where to visit. Great help with info on Bakewell. It gets Very Busy. Lovely, Cottage. Spotless, Comfy bed, everything you need for a stay. Great Location. All round great set up. Loved the enclosed Garden for our Dog Billy The Cocker. Highly Recommend This cottage.

This is our second stay at Top Stable Cottage; which speaks for itself and we will be back.

The cottage has everything you need for an enjoyable stay and the owners are so lovely and accommodating. It’s also such a beautiful part of the world, with plenty of dog friendly places to visit and wonderful walks.

We had a lovely stay at top stable cottage.

There is plenty to do around the area, we took our bikes and left them outside the cottage where they were safe. We would definitely stay again.

Top stable cottage is a great base for travelling around the Peak District.

The cottage itself was well equipped, clean and very comfortable. The owners Jane, Terry and Frank (the dog) made us feel very welcome. We highly recommend this cottage, and look forward to returning in the near future.

This cottage is one of the best we have stayed in.

It is very comfortable, and well-equipped. It is in a quiet and peaceful location, yet close to a main route through the area. The owners live on-site, and are welcoming and helpful whilst also respecting your privacy. There is plenty to see and do within a modest driving distance, so it makes an ideal base for a holiday.

Lovely cottage, very private & the owner's Jane & Terry.

.. & Frank, were very helpful. Made a great base for me & my Border Terrier, Ted to utilise the Peak District & surrounding areas. Very well equipped & comfortable.

Had a really lovely week.

Jane and Terry were very welcoming. Cottage couldn't have been more comfortable. We would certainly go again.

Great little getaway.

Absolutely lovely stay.

This cottage is comfortable and has everything you need for a home from home break. It's close to Ashbourne and Wirksworth- both well worth some time and great for mooching. It's also within easy driving of most of the local attractions.

We stayed the same time last year and found this visit still offered the high standards of cleaners warmth & comfort we enjoyed last year!

Owners are very welcoming helpful & friendly..All helps to make our holiday more enjoyable .

Brilliant place to stay , good enclosed garden to relax in and prefect place to be exploring local area including Carsington Water, Lovely welcome from Owners on arrival

We had a lovely short break at Top Stable cottage.

The cottage was very comfortable, had everything we needed and the location was ideal. The owners were very friendly and helpful.

We enjoyed our stay at Top Stable Cottage.

Really nice place to stay.

Clean, tidy, comfortable, modern kitchen, plenty of room inside for a couple & large dog. Large bath with shower over, in bathroom off bedroom. Secure garden made sure our lovely greyhound Dave was safe. Stair gate at bottom of stairs is usefull. Lovely Cottage owners live next door. Couldnt be more discreet and also helpfull when approached. We would like to return soon

This is a fabulous little cottage for two people.

Warm and very well maintained, the equipment provided is all very high quality. Jane and Terry are excellent hosts, providing great back up if you have any queries, and we found the cottage well placed for the attractions that we love in the area- mainly good walks.

Lovely owners, very accommodating and highly recommended

Top Stable cottage was everything that was expected.

It had everything that was needed and more. The owners Jane and Terry were very friendly and always helpful. I would highly recommend this property

We had the most incredible time at the cottage.

The place was absolutely perfect for a week in the countryside, walking and relaxing. I'd say it feels a bit bigger than the pictures look, so for the two of us and our dog it was spacious, clean, and very well maintained. The little garden was brilliant, its fully enclosed so theres nothing to worry about if you have a pet that likes to explore. The hosts were incredibly friendly and we will definitely be coming back in the near future.

We really enjoyed our stay,cottage was excellent,just what we needed,very clean and tidy,nice little garden which was ideal for the dog,all set in beautiful surroundings.

Jane & Terry are fanastic hosts, nothing was too much trouble and very welcoming.

The cottage is beautiful and well equipped with everything you need, even washer and dish washer pods. The garden is enclosed for small dogs with table and chairs outdoors. The bedroom is quite large with lovely views over the fields. We will miss Frank the dog host. The cottage is central to many scenic areas, Matlock is a short drive away, a walk to Black rock is a must. There is a morrisons and aldi in Belper, 10 minutes drive away, which also has lots of shops to look around. We will definitely be returning to the cottage, it felt like home after just 1 weeks stay.

Our first visit to Top Stable Cottage.

The property was well equipped, clean and tidy. Too many gates to go through because of one excitable friendly dog. Due to the location of the cottage, we found it was extremely noisy with motor vehicle traffic passing most of the time and for this reason we will not be returning for another holiday.

Beautifully clean cottage with everything that you need for a very comfortable stay.

The cottage is ideally situated for visiting many of the attractions that the Peak Distict has to offer. The owners, Jane and Terry are lovely too, really friendly and there if you need them. When we go back to the area , Top Stable Cottage will definitely be our first choice for accommodation. We had a fantastic week , thank you.

Our second stay at this lovely cosy clean cottage, It has everything you need.

An ideal base for visiting this part of Derbyshire, brilliant walks with amazing views without having to travel too far. The Black Horse pub just up the road has excellent food at reasonable prices. We hope to return in a few years time.

Very nice place and the owners were really helpful and friendly

Lovely cottage with very welcoming hosts

A lovely welcoming cosy cottage that has everything you need for a break away.

So peaceful with beautiful views. We hope to go back somewhen.

A very clean comfy cosy cottage.

The owners are really friendly & welcoming. The cottage is perfectly furnished & very well equiped with its own small dog friendly secluded garden. It's in an area that gives easy access to walks & attractions and close enough to amenities for shoping & pubs..definatly on our list to revisit.

One of the very best holiday cottages we have stayed in.

The property has been furnished and decorated to a very high standard. We really appreciated the dog friendly welcome and secure garden. The location gives great views and easy access to many local towns - Ashbourne, Duffield, Belper, Cromford, Matlock, Wirksworth and more. Within easy reach an excellent farm shop at Croots (Duffield), many pubs and tourist sites eg Carsington Reservoir, historic houses and estates and the great Derbyshire outdoors.

Really enjoyed our weekend stay, the owners were friendly and helpful and the cottage was lovely

This is an outstandingly good cottage.

It’s setting in the lovely Derbyshire countryside makes for wonderful views across the valley. The decor, furnishings and cleanliness were perfect and the private enclosed garden was a delight. The owners went out their to be friendly and helpful; nothing was too much trouble. We would definitely recommend this as a beautiful holiday retreat.

Top Stable Cottage is beautiful.

.. it is very well equipped, very comfortable, and a great base for exploring the glorious Peak District. We would certainly consider staying there again. Highly recommended!

Lovely cottage, friendly owners who live next door.

Handily placed for visiting this pretty area. Weather was great allowing us to use the garden patio for most meals. Very well equipped cottage. Highly recommended

Lovely accommodation and very clean, enclosed rear garden if you have a dog.

Very friendly and welcoming owners in Jane and Terry

The cottage owners were so accommodating and friendly.

The cottage was home from home and was ideally situated for all the beautiful Peak District has to offer.

The cottage was very clean and comfortable.

The hosts welcomed us and our dog and were very friendly and helpful. Very beautiful surrounding, lots of places to walk and admire the fantastic views. We had a fabulous holiday!

We had a lovely short break in Top Stable Cottage.

When we entered the cottage, it was so well kept we felt like we were the first guests to stay there. It was well equipped and the bed was particularly comfortable. The cottage is well placed to explore the Peak District. Jane, the owner was very helpful before and during our stay

excellent location, spotlessly clean comfortable and well equipped

Absolutely brilliant holiday cottage with great hosts Jane and Tony.

Superb location for exploring the Derbyshire Dales and beyond.

it's a grate cottage so nice and clean there was everything we needed in it would recommend this cottage to anyone lovely people that own it plenty of places to visit Linda and Alan

Cottage perfect, practical, private, good high quality contents, very comfortable bed, owners (live attached) lovely - couldn't fault anything at all.

Would be happy to return

Top Stable Cottage is a perfect base to visit some of the beautiful attractions in Derbyshire.

On arrival the cottage was warm, clean and inviting. The facilities were excellent and the equipment in the kitchen was very good as well. Dogs are acceptable and ours didn't 'sniff' around everything on arrival which proves it was well cleaned. Shops around is a large Morrisons in Belper which has everything you need but there is also a large Co-Op though we just stuck to Morrisons. The owners Jane and Terry are very helpful if you have any problems as live in the adjoining property. Would thoroughly recommend it.

This is a beautiful little cottage, very tastefully decorated.

It has a really spacious bedroom and an extremely comfortable bed. The cottage kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. There is a small lawned garden with garden furniture. We stayed there in March so the weather wasn't good enough to sit outside, but it would be lovely on a Summer evening. We will definitely return to Top Stable Cottage. The owners are also very helpful which means alot.

An absolutely fabulous cottage, brilliant facilities and lovely owners too.

Enclosed garden ideal for our dog

This is our 2nd visit bck and will return again.

The owners can't do enough for you and are very welcoming. The cottage has everything you need and is very well equipped. It's in a ideal location for visiting lots places in Derbyshire to.

Great week away with Murray my dog.

Terry and Jane where so good hosts. Kept me right with places of interest all good advice. Cottage was near all places some lovely villages all dog friendly. Would recommend to anyone needing a lovely clean and comfortable cottage.

I would certainly book this cottage again it was superb

Great cottage ideally located for most things

Great position, the hosts were great.

Will consider going back later.

The location was brilliant.

Our hosts were very welcoming and very knowledgeable about the local area and walks in the Peak District. We would definitely stay again.

An welcoming and stylish cottage, especially the kitchen, which was extremely well appointed, the owner next door could not have been more charming and helpful.

Despite being attached to the main house, the owners had ensured the privacy of the visitors, with a separate garden. The location was close to all the places we wished to visit and the views were lovely. Altogether a delightful experience.

Really lovely property and the owners were very welcoming :) Will definitely be returning later in the year, was great to be able to take our Dog with us x

This is our second time to this lovely comfortable cottage, can't fault anything you even have your own private garden, brilliant location, owners are very friendly and helpful, what more can I say.

We had a very restful week in the cottage which was all we thought it would be.

If I was to find fault at all it is that the car parking was a long way from the cottage and the path was difficult for my wife who is disabled apart from that the cottage was probably the best we have stayed in.

This cottage is immaculate and the owner has thought of everything, and used top quality appliances!

The bed is so comfortable too. The location is handy for so much of Derbyshire and nearby Ashbourne is charming and very well served by supermarkets for your food shopping. We would definitely return, it was a really relaxing week which did us both good. And Harry the dog too!

this cottage is very well equipped.

welcoming hosts always ready help. It is ideal for visiting places as most landmarks are within 20mins cottage.

Lovely cottage everything we had hoped for very friendly & welcoming hosts

The owners are very welcoming, their knowledge and pride of the area a welcome assistance.

Views from the cottage are astounding when you wake up in the morning. Private garden, lovely. Excellent base for alot of what Derbyshire has to offer and a joy to come "home" to after exploring.

Lovely clean, comfortable cottage and friendly, welcoming owners

Lovely holiday cottage, very comfortable with excellent facilities.

Very friendly owners.

Lovely accommodation, and made to feel very welcome by the owners Jane and Terry.

We enjoyed the whole experience from booking with Sykes Cottages to staying at Top Stable Cottage, Cross 'O Th' hands.

We will definitely book with Sykes Cottages again for our next cottage holiday. Thank you.

The owners gave me a very warm welcome, and were very helpful in lots of ways.

A really relaxing holiday!

Lovely cottage in a good central location for exploring the local area.

Very enjoyable holiday!

Very pleasant break in a lovely cottage that exceeded our expectations, everything we could have wished for in the accommodation.

No problems with the cottage at all, perfect for us.

The owner and her family were very kind and helpful and made us very welcome.

Very comfortable cottage.

Jane made us very welcome and helped us with local walks.