The Retreat

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

“We found that the bed was too low and the television was too large and intrusive for the room.”

Otherwise it was perfect.

Mr Richards, September 2018
“We very much enjoyed our stay and found that Julian and Philippa were excellent hosts and made us very welcome.”

We would be happy to go back again. Edith and Les Voke

Mr Voke, June 2018
“We would have no hesitation in recommending the Retreat for a holiday, a lot of care has gone into making the Retreat welcoming and comfortable just like home from home.”

Mrs Booton, May 2018
“Well equipped and comfortable cottage.”

Good location for exploring the southern end of the Peak District. Pleasant, welcoming owner - eggs, scones and milk!

Mr Wardropper, March 2018
“A fantastic retreat”

My wife and I stayed for a weekend for our first trip away with our 3 month old daughter and had a lovely time. The retreat is very peaceful and a good location for wal... more
My wife and I stayed for a weekend for our first trip away with our 3 month old daughter and had a lovely time. The retreat is very peaceful and a good location for walking and trips further afield. The retreat is very well equipped and a very good size for a couple and a child (even with the masses of baby accessories that we bring!). The village pub is a short walk away and does good and hearty food. Phillipa was very welcoming and helpful. We would definitely stay again.

Micky77781, September 2017
“Process with Sykes was smooth and efficient.”

Property itself (the retreat in hollington) was brilliant.

Mr Hoskins, September 2017
“Definitely coming back”

The last thing my daughter said as we were leaving Philippas place was can we stay again. The cottage was a perfect place to come back to after you have had a busy day ... more
The last thing my daughter said as we were leaving Philippas place was can we stay again. The cottage was a perfect place to come back to after you have had a busy day exploring. Philippa our host was so friendly and we felt very welcome. I took my two children 7 and 2 who loved feeding the pet sheep sometimes twice a day and quickly made friends with Philippas cat Tasha. The cottage is in a really beautiful setting and has everything and more then you need. We were sad to leave and will definitely be staying again.

tillyturner3, August 2017
“Amazing Retreat!”

After a long journey up, we were greeted by the very friendly Phillipa. She happily showed us around the retreat and had made sure there was some delicious cake and tea... more
After a long journey up, we were greeted by the very friendly Phillipa. She happily showed us around the retreat and had made sure there was some delicious cake and tea ready. Fresh eggs from the local chickens were greatly appreciated for breakfast too. The cottage is even nicer than it looks in the pictures with everything you could possibly want provided; every piece of kitchen equipment we could think of, tv, dvds, wifi, decent shower. The fire was lovely to warm up to of an evening and the bedding was amazingly soft for a great sleep after a busy day. The leaflets in the boxes were a great help when deciding where to cycle/walk/explore and this spot was a great base, with just a short drive to everywhere we visited.

Paul S, March 2016
“Really lovely and peaceful place”

Me and my partner were looking for a relaxing few days away over a weekend for my birthday, we were looking for something not too far away but something a little differ... more
Me and my partner were looking for a relaxing few days away over a weekend for my birthday, we were looking for something not too far away but something a little different. We thought the pictures of the property looked nice and decided to book, we were very happy with the property when we arrived, while the pictures look nice actually when you see it in person its even better. The owners have done a great job on this property. The peak district itself has some lovely views, your able to go out in the day then come back to a nice place to relax and watch some tv or just read. We had a great time and im pretty sure we will come back in the future for another short break away.

iChrisEvans, April 2013
“Wonderful relaxing away from it all break”

Just arrived back for our mid week break and have to say we are fully relaxed and switched off. The Retreat enabled us to 'get away from it all' in really great accomm... more
Just arrived back for our mid week break and have to say we are fully relaxed and switched off. The Retreat enabled us to 'get away from it all' in really great accommodation and surroundings. We spent valentines night at The Saracens Head which was a lovely treat. The hosts are wonderful and friendly and are to hand if you need them but leave you to relax also. We had everything we needed and the bed was so comfy our lie ins got later and later! Thank you Phillipa, Julian, Neil (the sheep), Archie (the very friendly cat) & co x

Cathy R, February 2013
“The Retreat lives up to your expectations and more”

Have just returned from a very enjoyable week in the Derbyshire Dales, we stayed at the excellent and aptly named Retreat in Hollington which is well placed for visitin... more
Have just returned from a very enjoyable week in the Derbyshire Dales, we stayed at the excellent and aptly named Retreat in Hollington which is well placed for visiting the local tourist spots and only a short ride to the magnificent Dovedale. We arrived in Hollington having travelled nearly 190 miles in torrential rain and tackling flooded local roads, not sure what to expect on our arrival. We shouldn't have worried our host Phillipa was there in the rain to give us a warm welcome and show us around The Retreat. On arrival we were treated to Jam and Scones which were most appreciated after our long journey. The property is a converted barn and Garage which has been transformed into an open plan holiday home and has been decorated to the highest degree and equipped with everything you will need to make your holiday complete, unfortunately the hot tub was not included in our package although is available for the larger property's. The cottage is equipped with a wet room which made showering a pleasure. The Bedroom is partitioned off by a curtain and is a good size and has a very comfortable bed with a duck down quilt, very snug. Free wifi is a godsend when looking for opening times of attractions and directions. The kitchen has all the equipment you would expect from a quality let and the lounge dining area was well set out and tastefully furnished. We were well looked after and made to feel welcome by Phillipa, Julian, George and Annabelle not to mention the family pets. The Red Lion is within a short walking distance and does excellent good value meals, try the Sunday Roast and Rib Eye Steak, mouth watering and tender. Places to visit, Arkwrights Mill Matlock, very interesting demo on old weaving machines, Eyam plague village, Critch Tram Museum, Monsell Head, Haddon and Hardwick Halls. We enjoyed our stay at The Retreat and will return in the near future.

TalismanUk, July 2012
“Wonderfully relaxing”

We would recommend this holiday retreat to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing and romantic break away from everything.The Retreat cottage is beautifully decorated, ve... more
We would recommend this holiday retreat to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing and romantic break away from everything.The Retreat cottage is beautifully decorated, very comfortable with everything you would need. The owners are very friendly and will help in anyway they can. We had our 18 month old son with us who enjoyed the daily routine of feeding the very friendly sheep in the next field. The only time we left the Retreat was to visit the nearby pub for lunch, which is also great. The only negative I have is we were under the impression we had a shared hot tub, and discovered we didn't when we arrived there. I had spoken to sykes the day I booked who didn't inform me differently, so when I called back regarding this I was spoken to very rudely and told I was wrong...Very poor...But that has nothing to do with this wonderful place, if your going to book it, go straight through the owner, not through Sykes.

Andrea H, May 2012
“Wonderfully relaxing”

We would recommend this holiday retreat to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing and romantic break away from everything.The Retreat cottage is beautifully decorated, ve... more
We would recommend this holiday retreat to anyone looking for a quiet, relaxing and romantic break away from everything.The Retreat cottage is beautifully decorated, very comfortable with everything you would need. The owners are very friendly and will help in anyway they can. We had our 18 month old son with us who enjoyed the daily routine of feeding the very friendly sheep in the next field. The only time we left the Retreat was to visit the nearby pub for lunch, which is also great. The only negative I have is we were under the impression we had a shared hot tub, and discovered we didn't when we arrived there. I had spoken to sykes the day I booked who didn't inform me differently, so when I called back regarding this I was spoken to very rudely and told I was wrong.....Very poor.......But that has nothing to do with this wonderful place, if your going to book it, go straight through the owner, NOT through Sykes.

Andrea H, May 2012
“A Wonderful Week”

The property name says it all! Everything you need for a fantastic stay and a comfy bed. The owner is on hand for any help or information. The place is in the countrysi... more
The property name says it all! Everything you need for a fantastic stay and a comfy bed. The owner is on hand for any help or information. The place is in the countryside as you would expect being a barn conversion. A gem of a property.

A FlipKey verified reviewer, November 2010
“Superb Venue”

My wife and I spent a wonderful weeek at the cottage in early December 2009. We found it a perfect venue to relax and explore the immediate countryside which is superb.... more
My wife and I spent a wonderful weeek at the cottage in early December 2009. We found it a perfect venue to relax and explore the immediate countryside which is superb. The village has a great feel to it with a friendly local pub serving good pub food and decent real ales. The owners were very welcoming and provided fresh eggs from the hens who roam in the back paddock! The accomodation was perfect for our requirements for the week and was clean and modern. You have miles of great walking and cycling areas literally on your doorstep and you are very close to the Peak District. Highly recommend it.

Andy H, February 2010
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The property

An outstanding detached, brick-built barn conversion located in the village of Hollington, 6 miles from Ashbourne.

The Retreat has been thoughtfully converted to provide superb facilities on one floor, yet still retains the immense character and charm of the original dwelling.

The modern styling and elegant furnishings are evident throughout the accommodation, which features a spacious king-size bedroom with wet room, an open plan living area and a delightful private garden.

The market town of Ashbourne is nearby, while the Dove and Manifold Valleys and Alton Towers are just a short drive away.

A fabulous cottage, providing a perfect romantic retreat whatever the time of year.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1928 and 16163, together they sleep 14.Two well behaved pets allowed.

Summary

All ground floor
One king-size double bedroom with en-suite wet room with shower, basin and WC
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with plasma flame-effect fire.
Electric central heating with plasma fire
Halogen hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, small library of books/DVDs
All fuel & power inc. in rent
Bed linen & towels inc. in rent
Travel cot & highchair
Ample off road parking
Garden with patio, furniture & BBQ
Sorry, no pets & no smoking
Shop 2 miles, pub 5 mins walk
Note: Guests who book both The Retreat and ref 1928 The Mews together for the same dates are permitted to share use of the hot tub at The Mews
Note: Although this property does not accept pets, the owner's pets occasionally stay
Note: Owner may be able to supply breakfast pack by prior arrangement
Note: This property has a refundable good house keeping bond of £100.

Note: This property has a refundable Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

HOLLINGTON, DERBYSHIRE

Ashbourne 6 miles.

Steeped in history and situated at the southern end of the Peak District, the lovely village of Hollington, mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086, provides home to a scattering of traditional brick built cottages, old farmhouses and barn conversions, whilst being surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside and offering a number of country pubs renowned locally for excellent service and fine cuisine. Nearby Ashbourne is the perfect example of an English market town, boasting an eccentric street plan, narrow, cobbled alleys, old market stalls and many fine coaching inns. In its heyday, during the 18th century, the town was a fashionable social centre and many fine Georgian buildings remain from this period. Today the town still has much to offer with a good selection of restaurants, whilst being regarded as something of a haven for antique hunters - but don't expect a bargain! For those who prefer outdoor pursuits, the Dove and Manifold Valleys are close by offering good walking and cycling, whilst Alton Towers is just 25 minutes away!

Region Information

Peak District Cottage Holidays

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The Retreat

Hollington near Ashbourne, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales (Ref. 2287)

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Reviews

“We found that the bed was too low and the television was too large and intrusive for the room.”

“We very much enjoyed our stay and found that Julian and Philippa were excellent hosts and made us very welcome.”

“We would have no hesitation in recommending the Retreat for a holiday, a lot of care has gone into making the Retreat welcoming and comfortable just like home from home.”

“Well equipped and comfortable cottage.”

“A fantastic retreat”

“Process with Sykes was smooth and efficient.”

“Definitely coming back”

“Amazing Retreat!”

“Really lovely and peaceful place”

“Wonderful relaxing away from it all break”

“The Retreat lives up to your expectations and more”

“Wonderfully relaxing”