Duncrest

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Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets No

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* Based on a combined average customer score (of 3 customer ratings)

25 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“A very enjoyable stay at Duncrest.”

Duncrest is situated in a yard next to the owners house and their sisters house. The conservatory over looks their garden. The owners were very helpful and friendly. The cottage was clean with comfy beds.

Duncrest is situated in a yard next to the owners house and their sisters house. The conservatory over looks their garden. The owners were very helpful and friendly. The cottage was clean with comfy beds.

- Mrs Robinson, September 2018

“What an excellent cottage.”

The owners and family are very friendly. Will stay again next year.Thankyou Lynn and George. Pauline Sue, and Jean Ashford Kent.

- Mrs Flisher, July 2018
“My son and I had a lovely holiday at Duncrest and will certainly try to go back.”

Our hosts were very friendly, even though they were away for a few days we were well looked after by another member of the family. Even though it didn’t spoil our holiday I think the seating in the lounge could have been a bit more comfortable. But we’ll done even the weather was perfect hope to see you again soon. Joan Butterworth

- Mrs Butterworth, July 2018
“We enjoyed staying in Duncrest cottage.”

It had everything we needed and is in a lovely village with 2 pubs, shop and cafe. Some great and challenging walking from the cottage too. The owners are extremely helpful and friendly.

- Mrs Keeler, April 2018
“Lovely couple excellent cottage in a beautiful location ideal for a week away.”

The village has a good cafe, chip shop and the Packhorse pub is just down the hill. We had a wonderful week.

- Mr Scott, March 2018
“Stayed during the very bad snow and village was cut off, unfortunately the local pub had no food so we could not get a meal there.”

That said the landlord was very friendly and the pub was very welcoming with its fires. The cottage was very warm, very clean and well equipped. It was in a idea location for walking and exploring the local area. The owners lived next door and could not have been more pleasant and helpful. Will definitely return again when the weather has improved.

- Mr Hudson, February 2018
“Lovely cottage very clean and comfortable with everything needed for a great holiday.”

The owners live next door and were very helpful but never intruded in our holiday but were there if needed. Great location nine miles from Bakewell and 7 from Buxton so handy to get to all the Peak District has to offer.

- Mr Harker, October 2017
“Duncrest was in an ideal location to explore the Peak District.”

Could not fault the cottage at all. It was clean and tidy with very comfortable beds. It had all we needed for our stay and more. Unfortunately the local pub had a problem with their gas supply whilst we were there so we were unable to sample their food. We had a lovely Sunday morning breakfast in the cafe and had fish and chips one evening from the local chippy which were delicious. Would definitely recommend both the cottage and location.

- Mrs Webb, September 2017
“This is a real treasure.”

The property was spotless and very well equipped. George and Lynne were very helpful but unobtrusive throughout our week. The village is small but has everything you need and I imagine will suit experienced hikers as well as those, like us, who normally consider a 30 metre trek to the paper shop to be our exercise for the day! The surrounding countryside is, well, the Peak District and is simply stunning. The only reason we won't be re-booking is that we now realise that there is so much of Britain's beauty that we have to explore - we will be recommending this property to friends who might enjoy an active yet relaxing break.

- Mrs Frogley, August 2017
“A lovely family who made us feel very welcome.”

The location was excellent and the cottage was a joy. We have no complaints

- Mr Symonds, August 2017
“Duncrest is by far the nicest cottage my mum & I have stayed in.”

Everything has been so well thought out & nothing left out to be able to cater for ourselves. Mum particularly appreciated the shower cap. The location meant we were @ 30 minutes from lovely villages as well as the main towns, all with spectacular scenery. The owners are very kind & friendly, It was a wonderful week.

- Mrs Coulson, July 2017
“Excellent cottage in the beautiful surroundings of the Peaks and the little village of Longnor.”

The hosts were extremely welcoming and friendly and went out of their way to be helpful. The cottage itself was beautifully presented, had everything you could need and was immaculately clean. There are lots of places to explore nearby and Longnor itself has a local shop, pub, a couple of cafes and a chippy as well as an excellent playground for little ones! We ate twice in The Cheshire Cheese down the road and it was great. Would definitely recommend this cottage- we were only sorry we weren't staying longer!

- Mrs Taylor, April 2017
“Very comfortable, warm and relaxing accomodation.”

Large bed with plenty of room to store clothing and cases in the main bedroom, which is a bonus. Single bedroom is well equipped as well. Well fitted kitchen with all the essential utensils, most unusual in holiday lettings. The hosts are kind and welcoming who have helped us through a difficult health situation. Many thanks to George and Lynne! Longnor is a lovely old village with the main essential mix of shops, pubs, eateries and even a craft centre.

- Mr Burrows, October 2016
“Atractive, cosy, lovey, comfortable cottage.”

We arrived to a personal welcome from the owners of Duncrest. which is not always the case as keys are often in small wall safes, We were shown around the property and felt at home from the start. Thank you Lynne and George for your welcome and also the wine! There was everything in the cottage that would facilitate all self-catering requirements. The area is beautiful, even with the rain and windy weather that experienced most of the week. Visits to Buxton and Leek were made and as expected at this time of year,, very Christmasy! Would recommend the area and cottage, we hope to return in 2016.

- jeansam2014, November 2015

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“Excellent holiday cottage.”

This was a very homely, lovely cottage for a really relaxing holiday. The owners, Lynn and George and Charlie their dog were most helpful and attentive to our needs. They provided a bottle of wine for our arrival. The cottage was very well appointed with everything we needed. The cottage's location was also great for touring and visiting Buxton, Matlock and Bakewell. Crich Tram Museum was not too far away. Just down the road was a fantastic book shop covering all subjects at reasonable prices.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2014

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“If you are looking for home from home in a quality cottage in a sleepy village then this is it”

This is our third visit to Duncrest and we are never disappointed. The cottage is in a private courtyard belonging to the owners and is just a few steps from the heart of the village. The cottage is comfortable and well equipped and has everything you need for your stay. Both bedrooms have plenty of storage space and the beds are just so comfortable. There is central heating throughout and a log fire (although we did not need to use it this time). The kitchen is more than adequate and there is plenty of pots and pans if you want to cook rather than go out. Longnor it self is a sleepy village although you can see that a hundred years ago it would have been a bustling place. The village has the main facilities you need such as a general store, post office, a tea shop, and a craft and coffee centre. There is a fantastic fish and shop, as well as two pubs. Longnor is a great location for touring this part of the peak district with Buxton and Bakewell close by as well as Chatsworth and other great tourist attractions. The walking/cycle trails of Monsal, Manifold Way, Tissington and High Peak are just a few miles away. There are also many other fine walks to do. We feel completely at home at Duncrest and it meets our needs perfectly. The owners are fantastic and only too willing to help or provide suggestions where to go or walks to do etc. This is really home from home and we will return.

- Arnieharvey, August 2014

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“Great accomodation in a an excellent location”

Really comfortable and cosy cottage well within reach of places of interest - north and south. Longnor is a lovely friendly village. Great fish and chip shop. Only small complaint - the folding chairs in kitchen.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, January 2014

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“We called it "Home" from the first day of our trip!”

The property: Arriving at Duncrest feels more like arriving at a friend's home than a holiday cottage. Everything we needed was provided, including a fully-equipped kitchen, WiFi and a washing machine and drying rack (which came in very handy after muddy walks). What made it truly special were the extra comforts - a lovely fireplace, hot water bottles (although the cottage is already well heated), a bottle of wine, chocolates and (as we stayed over the Christmas week) a fully decorated Christmas tree, plus a box of mince pies and a little gift for us! There is ample entertainment, with freeview TV, a DVD player, books, a jigsaw puzzle and board games provided. Service: We found the service to exceed all expectations. The owners (Lynne and George) were not only friendly and approachable, but they went to great lengths to help us throughout our trip. Examples of this include picking us up from the Buxton rail station on our arrival, making calls to check the bus timetables for us, helping us receive our delivery of groceries before we arrived and even storing away our food for us in the kitchen. Location: Duncrest is a 1-2 minute walk away from the village's market place, where there is a general store and a couple of pubs and cafes. It is helpful to have a car, but we were able to travel around easily by bus. There is a bus service (the High Peak service no. 442) that will take you through the lovely countryside to nearby towns (Buxton and Ashbourne) - it is infrequent but punctual and High Peak provides timetables online. Longnor is a small but well placed village in the Peak District and we were able to set off from here for leisurely countryside walks and more adventurous hikes up Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill. We cannot recommend Duncrest enough - it is perfect for anyone in small groups / families on holiday in the Peak District, especially those looking for a quiet and scenic place to stay, instead of a busier town. There is nothing to disappoint!

- G_E_28, December 2013

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“Peaceful, relaxing time but close to many beautiful places with”

I was impressed from the start with this holiday cottage. There was a very friendly welcome from the owners and it was clear from the introductory tour that they take care of the property. The location was very peaceful but within short distances of places of interest. I would recommend Buxton for a day out,a beautiful town with a great farmers market. The peace and quiet at night at the cottage was brilliant and you can sit and watch the stars from the conservatory. Our weather also made the holiday more memorable with sunshine for the whole week. I will certainly return to this area and would recommend it as a holiday destination.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, August 2013

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“Gorgeous cottage with everything you could want including wonderful views.”

We stayed at this gorgeous cottage in August 2013. It has high quality fixtures and fittings. There were lots of lovely fluffy towels, beautiful bedding and beds that you didn't want to get out of. The owners, Lynne and George were extremely helpful and very friendly as were all close by. Longnor is a quaint friendly village with lots of walks. Buxton, Bakewell and Leek are not many miles away and well worth an explore. Loads to do, loads to see or just sit in the conservatory and look over the hills. Perfect.

- Marion53, August 2013

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“Gorgeous cottage with everything you could want including wonder”

We stayed at this gorgeous cottage in august 2013. It has high quality fixtures and fittings. There were lots of lovely fluffy towels, beautiful bedding and beds that you didn't want to get out of. The owners, Lynne and George were extremely helpful and very friendly as were all close by. Longnor is a quaint friendly village with lots of walks. Buxton, Bakewell and Leek are not many miles away and well worth an explore. Loads to do, loads to see or just sit in the conservatory and look over the hills. Perfect.

- Marion53, August 2013

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“ideal country cottage”

Immaculate pristine cottage in an outstanding area friendly hosts short walk to pub or chip shop also paper shop very convenient

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, July 2013

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“everything we needed”

was there. excellently fitted and equiped, nothing was overlooked, splendid stay, friendly on site owners, plenty of local bus journeys available.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, June 2013

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“Invigorating”

We loved the cottage, especially the sun room on the front! It was very well equipped with everything you could possibly need. The location was great, within easy reach of all the places we wanted to visit. The local amenities were very adequate. George and Lynn were brilliant hosts and very friendly and helpfull. We were quite lucky with the weather and organised our days to suit, i.e. on a rainy day we travelled into Derby to do some shopping, coolish days we saved for walking and sunny days for exploring town,s and villages we wanted to see. There was nothing about the holiday to dislike, except for departure day. Was a fantastic break in a fantastic cottage with great views to boot.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, September 2012

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“A lovely cottage, lovely owners in a beautiful setting”

The cottage was beautiful. The owners were very helpful and friendly leaving milk, biscuits and even a bottle of wine. We walked in and felt immediately at home. We made really good use of the conservatory on the front each day when we came back from our travels. The location was great for visiting the Peak District area. The local ammenities were all we needed.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, December 2011

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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Open fire
Smoke-free
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Broadband / WiFi

The property

A delightful terraced stone-built cottage, situated in the heart of the thriving village of Longnor, in the Peak District National Park.

Beautifully decorated and fitted out to a very high standard, this single-storey Longnor cottage provides cosy, romantic and welcoming accommodation.

Boasting a modern, fitted kitchen with a dining area, a sitting room with woodburning stove and a lovely south-facing conservatory with distant countryside views, this charming Longnor cottage is just the spot for some rest and relaxation after a day out exploring the beautiful Peaks.

The quaint, cobbled village of Longnor provides an array of shops and traditional pubs, whilst nearby the Manifold Valley and Tissington Trail offer great walking and cycling opportunities.

With the spa town of Buxton, the lovely market town of Bakewell and the thrilling Alton Towers theme park within easy reach, you'll be spoilt for choice at this fabulous Longnor cottage.

Accommodation

All ground floor. Two bedrooms: 1 x super king-size double (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x single. Shower room with shower, basin and WC. Fitted kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with woodburning stove and doors to conservatory.

Amenities

Oil central heating with woodburning stove
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, flat screen TV, DVD, stereo/CD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove inc. in rent (additional logs available at £4.00 per bag)
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car, additional roadside parking available
Walled garden area with lawn, patio, furniture and BBQ
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 5 mins walk, pub 3 mins walk.

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About the location

LONGNOR

Buxton 6 miles; Bakewell 9 miles.

The charming Peak District village of Longnor is situated in beautiful countryside on the Staffordshire Moorlands/Derbyshire border, with the River Dove to the east and the River Manifold to the west, making an excellent touring centre. The village boasts two pubs, a shop, a Post Office, café tea room, fish and chip shop, great craft centre and a beautiful church. The historic market square is cobbled and a scale of market charges is still posted on a board outside the market hall. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, the Spa town of Buxton with its famous Opera House, the attractive market town of Bakewell and Alton Towers theme park are all within easy reach.

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Peak District Cottage Holidays

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Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“A very enjoyable stay at Duncrest.”

“What an excellent cottage.”

“My son and I had a lovely holiday at Duncrest and will certainly try to go back.”

“We enjoyed staying in Duncrest cottage.”

“Lovely couple excellent cottage in a beautiful location ideal for a week away.”

“Stayed during the very bad snow and village was cut off, unfortunately the local pub had no food so we could not get a meal there.”

“Lovely cottage very clean and comfortable with everything needed for a great holiday.”

“Duncrest was in an ideal location to explore the Peak District.”

“This is a real treasure.”

“A lovely family who made us feel very welcome.”

“Duncrest is by far the nicest cottage my mum & I have stayed in.”

“Excellent cottage in the beautiful surroundings of the Peaks and the little village of Longnor.”

“Very comfortable, warm and relaxing accomodation.”

“Atractive, cosy, lovey, comfortable cottage.”

“Excellent holiday cottage.”

“If you are looking for home from home in a quality cottage in a sleepy village then this is it”

“Great accomodation in a an excellent location”

“We called it "Home" from the first day of our trip!”

“Peaceful, relaxing time but close to many beautiful places with”

“Gorgeous cottage with everything you could want including wonderful views.”

“Gorgeous cottage with everything you could want including wonder”

“ideal country cottage”

“everything we needed”

“Invigorating”

“A lovely cottage, lovely owners in a beautiful setting”