The Shavings

Well equipped kitchen and apartment on one level (ground - so ideal if mobility issues).

Good internet. Quiet location on a small farm out of the town of Buxton. Great location for walks throughout the Peaks District and there are some nice short walks from the farm too. Helpful property owners who live on site. Private parking spaces provided. Highly recommended.

A neat compact little cottage.

Part of a conversion with other accomodation alongside and above. Absolutely no noise from neighbours as building is solid. On a working farm but owners are available if needed. It is on a small road but Sat Nav and owners direction got me there easily. Only downside was the fact there are only windows at one end of the property so it was darker towards the back. Nice little patio set, outside the front, lovely for morning cuppa and evening relax. Excellent base for exploring the area which has so much history and great walks. Perfect for what I wanted.

Really lovely place, had everything you need.

Really comfy bed!

2nd stay at the shavings.

Cottage has everything we needed and it's a perfect base to explore the peak district

Excellent location, pleasant hosts enjoyed a lovely weekend break 5 star experience.

Just the right place to return to after a day out walking, or at the Gilbert and Sullivan festival in Buxton.

Quiet and comfortable, very pleasant location. Just one thing - also mentioned by other previous guests. The light in the courtyard is left on all night and there is no adequate blind or curtain at the window to keep it out. I am one of those who sleep much better in the real dark.

Lovely cottage, had everything we need and lovely owners.

Have been twice before under previous owners and good to see everything just as good this time with the addition of decent WiFi and streaming channels on the TV

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.

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

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 !

Lovely cottage very friendly hosts.

Great base for surrounding areas.

Lovely welcome.

to a beautiful place. Especially loved the friendly horses and cheeky lambs. A relaxing and peaceful break.

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!

Lovely peaceful relaxing stay

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.

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.

This is our second visit, Lucy and Andrew were very helpful, nice peaceful lovely place to stay

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.

Fantastic owners brilliant couldn't do enough to help would recommend them 11 out of 10

perfect place to stay to explore the peaks

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.

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.

A very comfortable stay, would have liked an enclosed garden or gate.

Very friendly , in a lovely area, would highly recommend the cottage and the area

A lovely accomodation in a beautiful part of the country.

It is the fourth time I have stopped here and will return again.

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.

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!

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.

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.

Lovely cottage, comfortable, nice hideaway,& quiet.

Thank you Lucy & Andrew hope to be back. Nigel.

Excellent accommodation great quiet location, Lucy and Andrew couldn't do enough for us.

Highly recommended

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.

Lovely surroundings, very handy for travelling around.

Andrew and Lucy the proprietors were helpful.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 .

Very nice refurb nice and relaxing

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!

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.

Lovely area,pleasant 2mile walk into buxton,owners very wellcoming.

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.

Tha accommodation had every thing we needed, comfy bed, good quality towels that were soft and fresh smelling.

Lovey quiet location.

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.

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.

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.

Welcoming friendly host.

Warm and comfortable accomodation

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.

lovely place lovely cottage HOLIDAY CUT SHORT BY COVID.

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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!

Lovely countryside & lovely walks also the owners were very friendly & helpful.

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.

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.

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

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.

Great surroundings, perfect medium length walk into Buxton past some lovely scenery and a fantastic and friendly set of hosts.

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