Gritstone Cottage

This was our second stay at this cottage in 3 years and is now looking a bit tired, needs a refresh but otherwise a nice compact cottage and yes I would recommend others to stay here

Well-equipped cottage in a lovely area.

Lots of good walks from the door.

Had a lovely long weekend at the cottage Cosy with everything we needed Two good pubs close by and good for walking Would definitely come back

The cottage was very cosy and clean.

Great having two bathrooms Just a few things. The steps into the enclosed garden are quite steep. Definitely need an outside light into garden. Also the front door lock sometimes sticks and is different to unlock and lock door Also television the Freeview channels some have dropped so television needs a re-tune. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay just a few observations. Jackie

Excellent cosy cottage, which we stayed in for our visit to Chatsworth House at Christmas.

Our party was two couples and you need to bear in mind that the second bedroom has two single beds. However, everything was neat and clean, with a well equipped kitchen. We made full use of the log burner to enhance that cosy feel. Great Longstone is a lovely village which has two pubs. We experienced both during our stay and found the Crispin to be excellent.

Lovely comfortable stay in Gritstine Cottage.

Location was brilliant with great pubs and walks nearby.

Nice little cottage with all the amenities you need, clean and tidy

Lovely stay and the cottage had everything as described, spotlessly clean.

Stairs to garden are steep but advised in details so we found them fine. Area is superb for walking. We did a different route everyday from the doorstep. Bakewell and Ashfield in the Water great to visit. Both pubs were visited, our fav the Crispin that we frequented most days Village shop also fab. The back , sausage, ham and bread all delicious. Definitely looking to rebook next year as so much more to explore.

Very clean and tidy cottage ideal for a short break very well equipped with everything you need and located in a very nice village would not hesitate to book it again.

I loved my stay in the cottage.

Everything was clean and comfortable. There were footpaths practically from the doorstep, which suited my dog too. Everone we met was really friendly and welcoming. We thoroughly enjoyed a meal at the Crispin complete with brass band. I found the steps to the garden a little challenging and would not really have been comfortable sitting out there, but it was enclosed so I could let the dog out without a problem. I recycle a lot at home and would have preferred having somewhere to collect rather than having to take to the outside store room. My only other niggle was that the 2 doors into the downstairs shower room were difficult to close. Apart from that I would give the property 5 stars. I even looked at house prices in the area, because I loved it so much, and would certainly come back again if you'll have me. Thank you.

Gritstone Cottage was absolutely perfect, cosy comfortable and clean, everything we needed, perfect base, we've had the best week ever, thank you so much xx

Very enjoyable stay in a pretty cottage.

All amenities needed for walking and eating out. Would come back. Thanks to the host for all attention to detail. Anne W

Comfortable cottage, had everything we needed for a weekend, walks from the door, good location.

This cottage was lovely , comfortable and clean.

the village was lovey and people very friendly. Crispin pub was excellent and food lovely we will be returning at a later date. Annette

Excellent property with everything we needed.

One minor issue was that we couldn't get the TV to talk to the DVD player, but that might have been us!

Lovely comfortable cottage.

Comfy bed. Great area for lots of walks 2 lovely pubs in the village

We loved our stay at Gritstone Cottage over Christmas week.

Great Longstone is a lovely village with 2 great pubs, ideally placed for walks on the doorstep and all around the Peak District. Comfortable, cosy living room, comfy beds and great shower. Really pleased to have a full size fridge freezer plus there is a good selection of kitchenware. The only minor thing to be aware of is the steep steps up to the garden which slippy when wet, could do with outdoor light as its pitch black out there when letting the dog out at night. Otherwise everything spot on and I'm sure we will be back again.

The cottage has everything you could possibly need, it's so warm and comfy and clean.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, wish we had booked for longer. Only thing it lacked was a seperate recycle bin. Otherwise perfect

Nice cottage in good location

Lovely cottage, well equipped.

The cottage was just as I expected from the details I was given and had everything you could have wanted.

Really comfortable and the central heating boost worked a treat. I would certainly go again.

Very happy with the accommodation.

Ideal for ourselves. A washer/ drier would have been helpful if the weather had been wet.

We had a good stay at Gritstone Cottage - it is well situated for touring the Peak District and Pub meals.

A couple of issues however - (1) the sofa in the lounge area was broken on our arrival - the seating is uncomfortable. (2) The seating area outside - where you should be able to sit out for a relaxing coffee/tea etc - is not at all good. The steps leading to that area are quite unsafe. Apart from that - as I said - we had a good time at the cottage. Trevor & Wendy Daykin

A comfortable cottage although the steps up and down to the Garden would cause problems for those with mobility issues even when dry I didn't feel too safe using the steps, while the Kitchen hob was similar to ours the lack of instructions for the oven made it a "hit and miss" trial until we got the right settings, Prefered to use the Crispin Pub for any meals we had out even though it was a tad pricy, over all I would give the cottage a 7/10 rating

When we arrived, cottage smelt really strongly of dogs, and the smell lingered all week.

Reed diffusers in lounge were both empty, all the furniture and decor looked worn and tired, cottage could do with an update. Didn't feel like there had been a lot of care put in to it.

Wonderful cottage in a stunning village.

Close to walks, pubs and restaurants. Highly recommended.

We have had a wonderful week at Gritstone Cottage.

The location was perfect for numerous dog walks from the front door as well as a cold water plunge in one of the local gorges. The cottage was incredibly clean, well equipped and very comfortable. We hope to come again.

We have booked again for November 2024.

This should say it all. Really enjoyed our holiday, thanks.

Great location in a beautiful area.

Great value for money and a great experience of a truly English cottage.

Village lovely, people the same.

The two pubs in the village excellent, we preferred the Crispen but both serve good a good choice of pub food. If you can book in advance try the Packhorse Inn approx 3/4 mile from the cottage. The cottage has everything you would need, we had the wood burner on most days, nice on a cold wet evening. Slept really well, no noise at all from the road. Walks from the door excellent.

Gritstone is a lovely cozy cottage, situated in a beautiful little village.

Beds are very comfortable, everything you need in the kitchen, however, maybe a wok could be considered and also a shower mat for the upstairs bathroom. Other than that we had a wonderful week in this beautiful cottage.

My only comment would be that the garden and its access is quite difficult; our dog did go up each morning, but the steps are steep and a bit slippery in the wet; given the time of year we did not use the space for meals or drinks, so it was fine, but in the summer it should be made a bit clearer.

Otherwise, the cottage is beautiful, cosy, clean and has everything you need and is situated in a delightful, gorgeous Derbyshire village. For dog owners, I would mention the possibility of using a nearby field at the other end of the village where they can run free provided there are no sheep or cattle in the field. I would recommend Gritstone Cottage highly.

Not really suitable for 4 adults.

Was a nuisance having to move the over-sized 3 piece suite to either set up the table or access the ground floor toilet. The photos of the property are shall we say very complimentary. Hardly any facilities for clothing storage in bedroom 2, where bunk beds would have been more appropriate, to avoid having to shuffle sideways to negotiate the space between beds. The garden was at a rather steep incline - again not apparent from the photos.

Excellent cottage great location for walks.

We'll equipped with everything.

Excellent location, ideal for monsal trail.

Cottage comfortable enough, did find double bed uncomfortable but that is just our opinion

Great cottage great location the cottage has everything we needed would definitely stay again

The location was perfect.

Enjoyed the local walks. The white lion provided us with a perfect Sunday roast (well worth the money).In my opinion I think a lock was needed for privacy on the bathroom doors as some people are sharing with friends.Everything was provided in the cottage that you could possibly need. All in all a very pleasant stay.

Perfect wintry weekend in a beautiful village.

Cottage spotless and cosy, just what we needed. First time in the Peak District and we’ll definitely be back!

2nd visit to this property and love it

This is our second visit to Gritstone Cottage and we still love it!

It is a perfect hideaway, clean, warm and comfortable. We will definitely return again!

Lovely little cottage in the Peaks, perfect for walks on the Monsall Trail and surrounding areas.

Could do with a light for outside the back door going up the steps to the garden as can be dangerous in the dark and when the stone is wet. Very clean and tidy cottage, lovely bed and shower all you need for a nice holiday.

If I was asked to rate this cottage out of 10, I'd ask for 11.

..…It is set in a beautiful village, close to two pubs and a shop but it is the cottage that is the star of the show. It is immaculate, finished to high spec, everything there you could want and more. I would say it's the best accommodation I've stayed in. Thank you for a wonderful holiday. Donna x

A really lovely cottage in an ideal location for exploring the Peak District.

Great Longstone has two good pubs, with another within easy walking distance, and it has a convenient shop. The cottage is well equipped and has a convenient lockable store, handy if you are taking bicycles. The only things to flag up are that the garden is located up a steep set of uneven steps (wasn't a problem for us), and there is no dishwasher (again, not a problem for us). I would certainly recommend Gritstone Cottage, and if we return to the Peak District, we would happily rebook it.

Cottage was really lovely and very confortable located in a pretty village, which was a perfect location for exploring the peak district.

The two barhrooms came in handy. We ate at both pubs in the village and both really good. Would stay here again.

We had a lovely week at Gritstone Cottage.

Comfortable, well equipped cottage in a lovely location . Roadside parking did not cause any problems, always got a space in front of cottage. Garden is secure for your dog but the steps leading to it are quite steep. The two pubs nearby are very welcoming with a good selection of food, both equally as nice and dog friendly. Great places to visit nearby. The only small negative was that there wasn’t anywhere nearby to let our dog off the lead, however we eventually discovered the Monsal Trail and would park at Hassop station (pay and display ) - there’s a lovely shop/cafe/wc there. I would advise that you book a table to eat in the pubs, particularly at the weekend as they do get quite busy. We would visit this cottage again as we didn’t get to see as much as we liked due to me breaking my ankle the day before arriving at cottage - surgical boot and crutches hampered us somewhat but we made the most of our time here.

A very comfortable cottage in a lovely location

Lovely cottage in a good location.

We would go there again.

Firstly we would like to thank the owners for leaving us wine and snacks, a very nice touch, gratefully received.

The cottage itself is situated in a beautiful quiet village and very close to Bakewell, Chatsworth and of course the Monsal trail. The scenery in the area is truly beautiful, the location of the cottage was perfect. The lounge was very comfortable and the log burner fantastic for chilly evenings. We have stayed in cottages before with log burners and in our experience we have always had a few logs to start with to light the fire, there were no logs except the ones we had to buy. Everything we needed in the kitchen, but perhaps a bigger frying pan would be an idea as with 4 people staying the pan seemed quite small. Great to have a shower room downstairs and of course another bathroom upstairs, this worked very well for us. All in all, a lovely cottage, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

2nd visit to the property.

Cosy, comfortable and great location for cycle trails and walks

Lovely cottage, great weekend, will highly recommend

Great cottage in a lovely village, all exactly as described.

Garden is peaceful and secure so great for those with dogs. Cottage well equipped, no dishwasher but not a major issue. Nice decor throughout and comfortable beds, sofa and armchairs. Very efficient central heating system. Two nice pubs within minutes walk and another with a spectacular view at Monsal Head only a mile away. Will look forward to booking again, thanks.

Lovely cottage, great location to explore.

Good facilities, everything as described and in very good condition. Would stay again.

We had a fantastic stay, the cottage was exactly as described and had no issues at all.

It was spotless and cosy, just perfect.

An ideally located cottage in a delightful village.

Everything was as we would wish - easily adjusted heating; comfortable beds; constant hot water; outdoor space; readily available parking and a high standard of cleanliness & decor. There are many walks from the door in the spectacular countryside and attractive towns and villages to visit. Highly recommended.

Excellent location in the village, close to lots of walking routes (inc Monsal Trail) and several good pubs.

Cosy, comfortable and just right for a long weekend. Would recommend.

Lovely cottage in a lovely village.

The cottage was very clean, cosy and comfortable with all the facilities we needed. The village too was lovely with two excellent pubs and good walks all within easy walking distance.

Beautiful cottage, short of nothing.

Very comfortable. Lovely village and pet friendly pubs. We didn't use the garden, due to the time of year, bit tricky getting up the very steep and uneven steps. Would have struggled to use in the summer, the steps could do with improvement, and made more safe. Overall we had a fantastic weekend away. Would certainly return.

Just the perfect cottage in the perfect location!

Couldn’t recommend this more, we had a delightful time thank you so much!

Comfortable, clean, well equipped cottage ideal for two and our dogs in a great location.

Walks from the door, Thornbridge Hall gardens ( excellent and a good cafe) and the Monsal Trail both a mere stroll away. Village has a shop and pubs. Bakewell within walking distance or a short drive away. Great holiday.

Lovely cosy cottage with all that you need for a quiet and comfortable stay.

The cottage is in a great village with 2 pubs and small shop up the road. Location is brilliant for lots of different walks within 15min drive or from the door step. Will definitely be coming back.

What a fabulous stay we had… upon arrival the cottage was immaculate & every amenity had been thought of.

The steps up to the garden are steep but their is a handrail in place for assistance…the kitchen was well equipped & furnishings gave the cottage an immediate homely welcome feeling. The showers in the cottage were excellent powerful & warm after a days walking! Garden perfect for four legged friends! Great location for walking, sight seeing and exploring! Recommend booking pubs/restaurants in advance as we found it tricky to eat out on spare of moment mostly due to staffing, and supply the local businesses are experiencing. Overall couldn’t recommend this fabulous cottage highly enough we will definitely come back again!

We really enjoyed our stay here, a lovely base for an outdoorsy holiday with a dog.

Cottage beautifully clean and well equipped ( thanks too for bottle of wine provided on arrival). Nice pubs within walking distance & great little village store ( good cheese!). Lovely evening walk (20mins)across fields to The Packhorse in Little Longstone . Would def be happy to stay here again.

This is a lovely cottage set in a charming village with good pubs and easy access to Monsal trail.

cottage was cosy and comfortable with good facilities. We had a very enjoyable week here.

We had a lovely week at Gritstone Cottage, everywhere was nice and fresh and newly painted, Great Longstone is a very attractive Peak District village, with its two pubs, the White lion, and the Crispen, and is well situated for the Monsal trail, and Bakewell is close by.

We will certainly return to the area in the not to distant future.

All though the cottage was clean and comfortable, I felt it only had the bere minimum of any extras, for which we have come to expect from other cottages booked with Sykes, Access to The garden at the rear was near impossible to reach, bordering on being dangerous, impossible for my wife to get to.

The garden was listed by photograph pics as an asset to be enjoyed

The whole week was brilliant the only suggestion I have is that the front bedroom would be greatly enhanced if it had blackout curtains, the last time we stayed we slept in the back room which was quieter and no direct sunlight.

We would definitely stay again.

Lovely cottage in a quiet, quaint little village.

Superbly clean, and had everything you need for a break away. Cottage very comfortable and welcoming . Too good pubs in the village, advisable to book fir meals as very popular. Dog friendly too. Loved our stay.

Gritstone is a comfortable cottage in a great location, a lovely little village with 2 great pubs.

If I had one criticism it would be the steps up to the back garden. They are uneven and loose and I feel they need some attention

The property is described as having a dog friendly garden, however one wall was low enough for a medium sized dog to jump into the neighbouring garden, so we had to watch the dog everytime they were outside.

There was also building materials and rubbish left around the garden. Otherwise the property was clean and well appointed, and in a great location for exploring the National Park. The rooms are small but did the job for a long weekend.

Comfy little cottage set in a pretty village, ideal for exploring all the Peak district has to offer.

Secure garden and country walks from the door, perfect for your 4 legged friend. Two dog friendly pubs a minutes stroll away serving good food and good ale . What's not to like

A good holiday.

The only problem we had was finding the bike store for rubbish because we thought it was at the back of the property. We had a restful and enjoyable break. Thank you

We found the position of the village was excellent for visiting the small towns but more importantly for us hiking the well known trails.

Having the monsal trail so close was useful for shorter evening dog walks. We could also easily pop into Bakewell for food etc. We did not try either of the pubs in the village.

Farm milk across the road.

Little shop and pubs to hand. Lovely village. Good efficient heating. Ideal little garden for dog. Characterful cottage

Gritstone cottage provides a charming and cosy base for exploring the Peak District.

Immaculately clean, the owners have given a lot of thought to the cottage's facilities. We'd have happily stayed longer than our weekend.

A very clean and well maintained cottage in a lovely village.

Great base for exploring the Peak District. Just right for the 3 of us plus our dog, but would have been a bit tight for a 4th adult.

Cottage lovely but access to garden not suitable for 70+ year olds .

Steps are way to steep !

The cottage is situated in a great location for exploring the Peak District.

Perfect.

Great location in lovely village, central for peak district touring. Cottage was clean, comfortable, well equipped, great shower/bathroom, modern kitchen, nicely furnished. We would be quite happy to return to gritstone cottage next time we stay in the Peak District.

Great cottage in fantastic location, with 2 good pubs and a well-stocked shop within minutes walk.

Delicious, fresh milk straight from farm in centre of village, again, minutes walk away. Cottage was comfortable, clean and amply equipped. Showers were hot and powerful, nice little garden, secure for the dog, and with stunning views! Well-placed for great walks straight from the door, or short drives to the popular local 'attractions'. Easy parking outside. We had a lovely week in Gritstone Cottage and would definitely stay there again.

In a quiet little village there were 3 excellent pubs which serve superb food.

Also a shop which sold allsorts of items. Great Longstone is also a start point for visiting all the Peak Districts main attraction including Chatsworth,the Monsall Trail and the towns of Bakewell and Matlock. Finally woul certainly recommend a visit to the Northern Light cinema in Wirksworth.

This cottage is just lovely.

It was cosy and very comfortable. We booked for total relaxation and that’s exactly what we achieved. Would recommend this property.

Great place, all you need and lovely village with lots close by

The cottage was comfortable and cool during the recent heat wave.

Beautifully appointed cottage; a lovely 'home from home' for our week-long stay.

Very clean and well decorated. The only very minor observation was a lack of larder/cupboard space in the kitchen; by no means a complaint. The additional shower room was highly appreciated. This is a 'big plus' for anyone who struggles to get in/out of a bath. The village is small, quaint, very friendly and geographically well-positioned to reach the sights and sounds of the Peak District. The two local pubs were both very welcoming and served good food. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely like to return in the future; maybe with our Scottish Terrier.

A wonderful little cottage in a lovely little village.

Great facilities in the cottage, very comfortable and a nice little garden. The village has 2 really friendly pubs which also welcome dogs. This is a great base for exploring the Peak District and I would totally recommend it. We are going to book again for next year

Had a problem with the heating and hot water but this was quickly resolved by the owner and did not affect our holiday.

lovely cottage in a quiet location, clean and tidy with good facilities.

close to pubs and transport and great walking. Owner dealt with small problem with a leaking radiator very promptly and was very helpful.

Great cottage in a lovely village.

We love this area and the village is central to lots of interesting walks and the cycling at Monsal trial. The cottage was very clean and well laid out. It was handy to have the bike storage. It was great to not need the car for the weekend. We walked and cycled direct from the cottage. The village shop had all we needed and we ate out at both village pubs. Loved getting milk direct from the farm round the corner! Would love to return.

We met Carl, the owner who replaced the dvd.

He was very pleasant and helpful and wanted to know what more he could do to make the cottage welcoming.

I can’t rate Sykes cottages high enough.

The cottage was immaculate and everything had been considered down to the smallest detail. We were able to settle in immediately and enjoyed our time from the minute we walked in the door. The information file was invaluable and we found the whole experience delightful from finish to end - we were sad to leave. Just wonderful - great company that actually delivers what it says it will - Rare these days and absolutely refreshing - we will definitely back. Sykes is our holiday experience provider now and always!! Well done

Perfect little cottage for a weekend away!

Although very compact, the cottage had everything we needed, it was warm and comfortable, and the location was excellent, within easy reach of pubs, Monsal Head and Bakewell. We would definitely consider it again.

Beautiful cottage situated right at the heart of a lovely village .

The cottage itself was very comfortable with excellent facilities. Had such an amazing stay, would definitely recommend.

Everything lovely clean cottage super location great for walking loved it all

All the furnishings, kitchen equipment, towels etc were of a vey high quality.

There was a basket with a bottle of wine, beers & nibbles. A very nice & unexpected gesture.

Comfortable cottage in a pretty village which is central for touring this part of the Peak District.

Cottage is a home from home and nice to return to at the end of the day.

Perfect location.

We enjoy cycling so being so close to the Monsal trail was perfect. Easy cycle ride into Bakewell. Many wonderful walks straight from the cottage. Just over two mile walk across the fields to Bakewell or a little further via the Monsal trail. Three excellent pubs just a few minutes walk from the front door of the cottage. Cottage had all you need. I would agree with a previous review, it would be nice to build up the wall around the garden in the future to help keep the dog from wandering off (or chasing cats!). High speed wifi connection was much appreciated (download of over 65Mbps). Nice welcome gifts on arrival (bottle of wine etc.).

Excellently appointed, well presented with quality fixtures and fittings.

Perfect location in an idyllic village setting.

Great little cottage with modern kitchen and bathroom, spotlessly clean & close to local amenities.

The garden is not ‘enclosed’ enough for 2 curious spaniels who were easily able to make their way over knee-height stone walls (!) but great to have the option of outside space, just had to keep dogs on leads which wasn’t a problem. Easy access onto the Monsal Trail for walking/cycling. Thourougly enjoyed our stay.