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"The cottage was exactly as I expected and was very comfortable."
Very well equipped and the position in Cowdale was good for walking and days out with the car. My dog and I had a good holiday.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re thrilled you had a fantastic holiday and enjoyable stay. Your feedback means the world to us, and we’d love to welcome you back soon!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Dorothy5.0★Mar 2025
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"This is a studio."
In order to accomodate a large double bed, there is only a very small gap between the wall and the bed on either side. The vertical blind in the window lets far too much light through at night - the light in the yard is on at night. The farmyard is more like a scrapyard; lots of redundant electrical fittings, wire and rubble dumped there
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your insights and will take them into consideration. The comfort of our guests is very important to us and we are always looking for ways to improve and better the experience for our visitors.
Property Owner
Reviewed by David3.8★Sep 2024
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"The studio is comfy and clean ."
The farmhouse area are very quiet ,well maintain and tidy ! Andrew and Lucy are very and friendly. We look forward to come again !
Thank you for your kind words. We are delighted to hear that you found The Shavings comfortable and clean and the peaceful surroundings enjoyable.
We are both very pleased you felt welcomed to our farm and we look forward to hosting you again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Hung5.0★Jul 2024
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"Lovely cottage very friendly hosts."
Great base for surrounding areas.
Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Jun 2024
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"Lovely welcome."
To a beautiful place. Especially loved the friendly horses and cheeky lambs. A relaxing and peaceful break.
Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Jun 2024
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"Really enjoyed our stay."
The apartment was well appointed with some lovely touches like milk and biscuits. We were very warm and comfy after some rather wet exploration of the Dales!
Reviewed by Colin5.0★Feb 2024
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"Lovely peaceful relaxing stay"
Reviewed by Jayne5.0★Jan 2024
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"Very well maintained and modern."
Nicely located and friendly hosts. You were made to feel welcome, heating was on for us on arrival which very rarely happens anywhere. I would definitely return at some point. Only comment I would make was that the mattress was getting a bit tired and not the most comfortable but everything else was perfect.
Reviewed by David4.7★Dec 2023
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"We were greeted by Patricia on our arrival, although we had arrived an hour early we were allowed to enter the cottage and get settled in."
We were very impressed with the standard of the interior and the facilities. We had a very relaxing time and we will definitely go back again when we can.
Andrew seemed to be very busy around the property but was always very friendly and helpful. We would recommend this site to everyone.
Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Nov 2023
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"This is our second visit, Lucy and Andrew were very helpful, nice peaceful lovely place to stay"
Reviewed by Tricia5.0★Oct 2023
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our 4 days at The Shavings."
Owners were very friendly; setting was lovely. The whole area was fascinating, especially all the National Trust sites we could get to in the time. We would love to come back.
Reviewed by Gillian4.7★Aug 2023
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"Fantastic owners brilliant couldn't do enough to help would recommend them 11 out of 10"
Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2023
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"Perfect place to stay to explore the peaks"
Reviewed by Daniel4.7★Jun 2023
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"We really enjoyed our stay at The Shavings."
Everything we needed was provided, with extras like milk and biscuits. The Shavings is compact but very comfortable and warm. The owners are friendly and welcoming and the property was very clean. There is plenty do see and do in the surrounding area.
Reviewed by Timothy5.0★Apr 2023
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"Everything we needed for our stay in such a lovely, cosy accommodation in a great location tucked away in a very peaceful hamlet but with lots of places to visit just a short drive away."
Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Mar 2023
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"A very comfortable stay, would have liked an enclosed garden or gate."
Reviewed by Heather4.7★Jan 2023
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"Very friendly , in a lovely area, would highly recommend the cottage and the area"
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2022
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"A lovely accomodation in a beautiful part of the country."
It is the fourth time I have stopped here and will return again.
Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2022
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"The property owners are so friendly, kind and helpful."
This is a lovely little cottage, very well equipped and looked after. We couldn't have asked for more.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2022
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"This property was exactly what we needed."
It is comfortable, fresh and clean. It had everything required to cook a few meals and is an excellent location for exploring and eating out. The walking in the Peak District is fantastic! The hosts are welcoming, friendly and helpful. I would stay on this farm again, if I were to return to this part of the Peaks. Thank you!
Reviewed by Anna5.0★Aug 2022
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"Sorry not for us never again on a working farm to noisy."
Your cottage is in a block of cottages with one above u noisy.The cottage is very nice inside but your bed is in the one room so short stays would work but not a week.But is a great location for driving out each day visiting places of intrest.Last point we enjoyed our stay apart from points mentioned like noise.
Reviewed by David3.4★Jul 2022
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"Lovely property."
Very clean and everything catered for. Lovely position to get to places easily and quickly.
Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Would definitely go again and recommend.
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jun 2022
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"Lovely cottage, comfortable, nice hideaway,& quiet."
Thank you Lucy & Andrew hope to be back.
Nigel.
Nigel, Many thanks for your review, we are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again. Kind Regards Andrew & Lucy
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nigel5.0★May 2022
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"Excellent accommodation great quiet location, Lucy and Andrew couldn't do enough for us."
Highly recommended
Michael and Barbara, Thank you for your review and we look forward to seeing you again. Kind regards Andrew & Lucy
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2022
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"Lovely surroundings, very handy for travelling around."
Andrew and Lucy the proprietors were helpful.
Reviewed by Patricia5.0★May 2022
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"Andrew and Lucy made us feel so welcome."
The welcome tea, coffee pack was a lovey touch. The accommodation was comfortable and clean. Great recommendations for places to eat.
A really lovely holiday, thank you. Will definitely go back.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★May 2022
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"Lovely little bedsit on a nice farm, very pleasant hosts."
Accommodation had everything we needed for a relaxed week of gentle walks with our greyhound. A fenced/walled path around the farm is perfect for morning and evening strolls with a dog, with a lot of interesting things for them to sniff! The local paths outside of the main farm are on farm land so have walls/stiles which you may need to lift dogs over. Plenty of other walks a short drive away are more accessible.
Inside, the property was in good condition - everything worked as it should and the well equipped kitchen was clean with nice appliances.
Really minor thing for most people, but bins: Glass, composting, paper/cans/plastic and non-recyclable, which was nice!
Andrew, the host, kindly kept the giddy farm dogs calm and out of the way of our nervous rescue hound when she was out on the farm, and that was very much appreciated.
Great hosts, great accommodation, great area, great walks, great week to unwind and relax.
Reviewed by Andy4.7★Apr 2022
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"A small place is what we expected, that’s what we got, we didn’t want or need anything more."
It was clean, had everything you need to self cater, the owners were friendly & helpful. Perfect location for exploring Derbyshire. Loads of great walks to find without driving for miles, & dog friendly too.
Reviewed by Susan3.8★Mar 2022
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"Lucy and Andrew were perfect hosts."
Very welcoming and very willing to share their local knowledge, ensuring we had a great time. The directions to the cottage were clear and concise and the welcome pack of tea, coffee and biscuits was more than welcome after our long trip up. The cottage itself was warm and comfortable and beautifully equipped. I'd strongly recommend these hosts to anyone wanting a quiet break but not be too far from the facilities of Buxton and the cycling trails.
Reviewed by Edward5.0★Feb 2022
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"Very clean and well equipped cottage ."
The hosts were excellent nothing to much trouble , also adding a personal touch with complimentary toiletries , tea/ coffee etc .
Buxton very close by , Pooles Cavern
and plenty of lovely walking areas .
Reviewed by Dawn5.0★Feb 2022
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"Had the most lovely 2 nights at the shavings as a celebration of our engagement."
It was so comfy and cozy, especially with the little fire/heater and was extremely clean too! The owners were very accommodating.
Reviewed by Megan5.0★Feb 2022
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"Very nice refurb nice and relaxing"
Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Feb 2022
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"Thank you so much for being so welcoming and friendly, providing a high spec accommodation while still being dog friendly!"
We loved our stay, the only thing that would stop us coming back with the dogs is having an enclosed front garden/ area onsite to take the dogs to toilet/ run around. I think the locals didn't like us with flash lights going down the track, we got some funny stares a few times. Other than this we will definitely be back for a long weekend without the dogs to visit the local caverns and places which are easier without pooches!
Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jan 2022
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"Lovely little cottage."
Clean, warm and cosy. Had everything we needed.. There were only two issues for me, one was the space round the bed which was very tight for people, like myself, with mobility issues, The other was the TV/Freesat system. It took ages to switch it on with the two remotes. Otherwise no complaints and the owners were very friendly and helpful.
Reviewed by Michael4.7★Nov 2021
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"Lovely area,pleasant 2mile walk into buxton,owners very wellcoming."
Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2021
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"The shavings is the most peaceful idyllic setting."
Everyone is so friendly and helpful. The cottage is very well equipped to self cater and relax. You can enjoy a drink and a book very easily on the patio or just watch the world go by.
The location allows you to really explore the Peak District easily and with Buxton a mere 2 miles away it's easy to pick up supplies in the many shops and supermarkets.
Will definitely be telling my friends about it and hoping to return soon.
Reviewed by Claire5.0★Aug 2021
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"Tha accommodation had every thing we needed, comfy bed, good quality towels that were soft and fresh smelling."
Lovey quiet location.
Reviewed by Linda5.0★Aug 2021
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"Very nice accommodation, modern and clean."
It had everything you needed.
In addition it was run by a very nice and friendly family, who we watched working so hard on their farm, and in the cottages.
It was great to have an off road dog walk as an addition.
We will be back.
Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Jul 2021
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"The journey we had to get there, was quite precarious to say the least!"
We ended up driving the back way apparently to Cowdale Hall Farm, in Cowdale, Buxton! where there were no signs at all at the bottom of this very steep hill that our car being small only just got us there. That was my only criticism, which I informed the farmer about! Also, I was completely unaware we were staying on a farm! The advert for this endearing lovely place does not advertise it as being on a farm! As quaint and lovely as it was. The people running the place were friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed by Peter3.8★Jul 2021
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"We have stayed at The Shavings a few times before."
A quiet place, lovely scenery and where situated was very convenient for sight seeing.
The bedroom area is a bit small, unfortunately.
They have installed a lovely new shower room.
And everywhere was spotlessly clean.
All you could need for your stay.
Reviewed by Patricia4.1★May 2021
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"Welcoming friendly host."
Warm and comfortable accomodation
Reviewed by Anthony5.0★May 2021
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"We had a lovely stay at The Shavings."
Welcomed very warmly and the cottage had everything we needed - the biscuits and bottle of milk were especially appreciated, as was the excellent wi-fi.
I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend this property and I am smiling to myself, just remembering how happy and comfortable we felt there.
Reviewed by Martyn5.0★Apr 2021
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"Lovely place lovely cottage HOLIDAY CUT SHORT BY COVID."
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Reviewed by Keith4.7★Oct 2020
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"This was a lovely place to stay for my break in the Peak District with the dog."
Owners were friendly and helpful and the cottage had everything I needed, plus it was in a perfect location for good walks and towns/attractions. The cottage was comfortable and quiet, would highly recommend! Thank you!
Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Sep 2020
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"Lovely countryside & lovely walks also the owners were very friendly & helpful."
Reviewed by M5.0★Sep 2020
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"Everything was great, plenty of room, quiet, clean, well equipped and comfortable accommodation."
Ideally placed for good walking.
Only frustration was bad layout of the bathroom which lead to a cramped feeling and need for a very small sink behind the door.
Reviewed by Robert4.7★Aug 2020
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"It was a really nice cottage in a quite area."
And such a peaceful place to Stay. The cottage had everything we needed for a relaxing comfortable stay.
Reviewed by Roni5.0★Aug 2020
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"Absolutely brilliant holiday."
The accomadation was excellent , lovely location with plenty of walks. Hosts were very accommodating and friendly. Couldn't have wished for a better place to stay for a week. Sad to leave will be returning soon.
Reviewed by John5.0★Aug 2020
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"Wonderful stay in the most beautiful setting ."
The cottage was fab and very homely and we did not want for anything. Our hosts were so friendly and accommodating. We could not have asked for more. Thank you so much.
Celia and Gabriella
Reviewed by Celia5.0★Aug 2020
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"Great surroundings, perfect medium length walk into Buxton past some lovely scenery and a fantastic and friendly set of hosts."
Reviewed by Fabian4.7★Aug 2020
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"Its difficult to give an a valid assessment on this property because new owners had taken possession not a week before."
There are faults that they are aware of of which they will be correcting.
It was a comfortable stay with lots of places to visit even this early in the season, would recommend the Shavings and the area
Reviewed by Kathleen3.8★Feb 2020
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