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"Great venue for a family holiday across 3 generations including a 7 and 18 month old."
Perfect for exploring the area with lots of walks and places of interest within a half hour drive. The host couldn't have been more welcoming and communication was easy. Really enjoyed our stay and would thoroughly recommend to others
Thank you so much for such a lovely review. It was a pleasure to welcome you and your family to our holiday home. We work hard to ensure our guests have a great experience and we love to hear that you’ve enjoyed your stay. Please do come again and thanks. Property Owner
Reviewed by PaulJun 2022
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"A beautiful farmhouse with stunning scenery ."
., plenty of walks & so close to Chatsworth Baslow & Bakewell althought the house was so well equipped with hottub pool table/ table football & board games you wouldnt have to go far if you didnt want to
We were a family of 4 generations & we all loved The Old Robin Hood & cant wait to rebook … we had a fantastic holiday
Thank you for your kind comments. It is great when groups get together with families in the house.. we feel it is such a perfect house for all generations to be able to spread themselves out without stepping over each other! We would be delighted to welcome you all back again. Property Owner
Reviewed by ElaineMar 2022
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"We had a fabulous weekend and you were so accommodating for us."
The house was incredible and gave us plenty of space to relax and play games. It was perfect for a hen do. The log burner was a must and was put to good use! We will definitely be back for future hen do’s or family events. Again, thank you so much!
Reviewed by LornaDec 2021
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"Absolutely perfect for a reunion with 5 under 5s!"
Previous feedback says the house was cold but we didn't find this at all, the ensuite bedroom was the coldest but never dropped below 19 degrees at the end of November. We enjoyed putting the fire on but it wasn't necessary. The kitchen was well appointed and the lounge room is perfect for socialising. Communication with owner also easy. The house is well located with lots of pubs nearby and only 15 mins from Chatsworth house.
Thank you for your feedback, we are delighted that you had a great time. We hope to welcome you back again. Property Owner
Reviewed by OliviaNov 2021
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"The house is great, and provides what it says it does, the owner is responsive and helpful, but it is in a very windy location, and the windows don’t all seal so there is a constant draft through the house, this would be ok but the house is heated via a ground source heat pump which the owner controls, but it doesn’t disperse the heat evenly."
The kitchen, games area and downstairs bedrooms are lovely and warm, but the upstairs bedrooms and lounge are cold. Every day we woke up cold in the upstairs bedrooms. The lounge was cold too. We were provided with a log starter pack which consists of a few logs and some kindling. But in order to keep the lounge warm (bearing in mind this is the room we as a family collectively spent the most time in an evening together) required the fire to be the source of heat for the room. Considering the price of staying in the house, if the heating is inadequate in that room then the wood should be provided, or at least it should be clearly flagged that you will additionally have to buy your own wood. We spent £62 on wood for the week. The point is that we shouldn’t have to pay for wood to stay warm, this should be part of the cost of the let! I did raise the fact that we were cold but was then told that the temperature was reading 22degrees so we shouldn’t be cold. We left it as we didn’t want an argument over how cold we were etc. The fact is iwe wouldn’t have been said we were cold if we weren’t! We were given another starter pack but that only lasted an hour.
The crockery and glasses were inadequate, there are not enough bowels glasses etc for everyone in the house, you have to wash them up before everyone could eat breakfast
The main shower upstairs leaks as there is no seal between the shower glass and the bath. There is no way to dry the towels as there are no radiators as it is ground source heated
Our experience was that the house is nice but I would only visit in the summer and it requires more maintenance.
The house is fine but the basics let it down.
The owner needs to take full responsibility for providing adequate heat and enough wood to stay warm
Thank you for your feedback. We constantly check our property and maintain it. The washing machine is a dryer too, so if visitors need to dry things you can use this. When you told us about the seal, we arranged to get it fixed. We don't offer to provide wood as we aren't always around and couldn't be relied on to be able to deliver it. Our cleaners are instructured to leave 2 bags, kindling and firelighters. I will take on your feedback and leave some more. We installed a new fire this year, and considerable expense - we purchased the fire that gives the highest level of heat. We do regular checks on all of our kitchen equipment, we are sorry that you were not satisfied. Property Owner
Reviewed by SimonOct 2021
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"Fencing not secure for small dogs"
Reviewed by RichardJun 2021
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"Great place to stay."
Views and house relaxing. Very close to villages and attractions and also easily accessible to sheffield if you want a city visit.
Reviewed by AilsaMay 2021
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"The Old Robin Hood is ideally placed to explore the Peak District from."
It is spacious, comfortable, clean with good facilities and the owners could not have been more helpful.
Reviewed by RichardSep 2020
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"Lounge/dining area much bigger than seem to appear in photos."
Downstairs areas ie bedrooms, hall/games area, kitchen get too hot, whereas lounge is much cooler. But it was an exceptionally chilly, wet and windy week.
Our family of 6 adults, 4 children and 1 dog had a great time, in a really spacious, clean house. Kitchen very well kitted out, we lacked nothing!
Reviewed by MargaretFeb 2020
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"The facilities were amazing."
Lots of games for adults and children on rainy days and the jacuzzi was a great hit with all the family.
Very clean with all modern amenities and plenty of bathrooms.
Owner very helpful and friendly.
Would definitely recommend
Reviewed by JennyFeb 2020
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"From start to finish it was the perfect weekend away."
The cottage is absolutely stunning and very comfortable. The under floor heating and the open fire made it so cosy.
All 11 of us really enjoyed every minute.
The owners did a brilliant job trimming the cottage up for Christmas at our request. Thankyou- we shall definitely be back!!
Reviewed by RachelNov 2019
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"The cottage was lovely."
Would have been useful to know the 150 deposit that's to be paid to owner at the start of booking so I could factor that in when collecting payments xx
Reviewed by VictoriaNov 2019
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"Great place for a big family."
The owners catered for two babies with cots and high chairs and made sure we had everything we needed. Lovely sociable sitting room and dinning area.
Hot tub was really good after long walks. Great location with good places to visit and eat at nearby.
Reviewed by AdaSep 2019
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"Had a fabulous time, would definately stay there again, there was 12 if us and plenty of beds to choose from for the kids to sleep in, great that there was a pool table too."
Kitchen is well equipt for the 12 of us. If we had any problems, Aoife sorted them straight away. Thank you, we may be back
Reviewed by JulieJul 2019
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"Cottage was really clean and the underfloor heating was marvellous."
Reviewed by JanetMay 2019
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"Great place for family and friends to enjoy time together."
Reviewed by TerenceApr 2019
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"Location to visit surrounding area."
Reviewed by DeborahApr 2019
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"Me and 7 other of my friends have just got back from a fantastic weekend at the ..."
Me and 7 other of my friends have just got back from a fantastic weekend at the old Robin Hood cottage in Holmesfield 22/03/19 till 24/3/19 ,what can’t I say about this place it is a most beautiful cottage with every amentity and facility you can possibly need the owner Aoife is the loveliest lady and can not do enough for you while you are there but she is never intrusive, the property is in beautiful surroundings , down the road is two great pubs one that does food and they have lovely friendly staff who make you feel very welcome, the cottage is very close to any interesting places , I could not recommend this highly enough , we are booking for next year without a doubt
Reviewed by JaneMar 2019
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"We booked the Old Robin Hood to cater for a 40th birthday party."
Aoife met us on arrival and made sure we were comfortable throughout our stay (without ever being intrusive). She made sure we had enough water in the hot tub (and that it was hot enough), that we were warm enough and had enough logs for the fire.
The kitchen was large, well equipped and organised and made a perfect social point for our party. The main living area had very comfortable sofas and chairs, and a fantastic wood burning fire. The bedrooms were clean, and beds comfortable. The hot tub was fantastic, and a perfect place to relax.
It's easy to get to, there are many local pubs, the local shops and supermarket are nearby, and its the perfect place to stay if you intend to head out into the Peak District (with Stannage Edge and Higger Tor just a stones throw away).
In summary, I would recommend this place to anyone with a decent sized group of people, and would love to stay there again someday.
Reviewed by JonathanFeb 2019
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"The cottage was exceptional and beyond our expectations."
There was ample room for the 11 of us that stayed. The hot tub was a brilliant facility. The only aspects of feedback I would give are that, in winter there is probably a need for a door mat into the living room for people coming in from the hot tub. We made the floor quite slippy coming in and out. Also a few people in the group commented on the hardness of the pillows on the beds. But aside from this it was an amazing experience and Aoife was on hand to make sure everything was perfect
Reviewed by RachaelNov 2018
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"Great accommodation for a large group, would recommend!"
Reviewed by BenOct 2018
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"The house was perfect for two families getting away to the Peak District."
Good location to many attractions and villages.
The layout and number of bedrooms/bathrooms made it a perfect stay for two individual families, meaning we had our own space and bathroom options. The hot tub and games room was a great addition, entertaining the kids and adults when Home. The owner was always quick to help with anything we needed and ensured the hot tub was always filled up. Thank you, we had a fantstic stay. The Old Robin Hood was beautiful.
Reviewed by JovanAug 2018
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"The online photos do not do it justice, The Old Robin Hood is a stunning property in a perfect location with amazing views."
Great walks from the doorstep and lovely local pubs a 15 minute walk away. Ideal for large groups, plenty of space and the hot tub is an added bonus!
Reviewed by LukeAug 2018
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"Great place for family get togethers or parties."
Set in beautiful surroundings. Would definitely go back
Reviewed by LizJun 2018
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"Old Robin Hood was an absolutely perfect setting for our weekend, it was such a beautiful home and very comfortable and very clean."
Aoife was so helpful throughout the booking process and during our stay and very easy to communicate with.
Reviewed by RoseJun 2018
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"We thought the house was really lovely, and the Pool table, all the indoor and outdoor games and hot tub were very much enjoyed by the family."
My only very minor grumble was that the instuctions for the very modern cooker were hidden amongst the very comprehensive pile of walks books for the area, so it took a long time to find them, thus delaying the cooking of the lasagna for our evening meal!. I will send the owner an e-mail of thanks, and mention this very minor point.
Also, the bedding and towels which were provided were sparkling clean, and a pleasure to use.
All in all, a wonderful place to stay.
Reviewed by JeanMar 2018
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"The Old Robin Hood was lovely."
We were a large group and it was perfect for us. The kitchen was very well equipped and the lounge /dining room comfortable. The hot tub was a great bonus. The owner was very helpful and responsive. Some lovely walks from the cottage and easy to get to stanage edge and other places of interest. Tesco deliver here. All in all a lovely break.
Reviewed by ElizabethFeb 2018
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"Cold. Cold."
Cold. On arrival the information in the house told us the main room is cold due to high ceiling and not to adjust heating as it takes a couple of days to get up to temperature. Sadly we were sitting round in coats and gloves all week. Log fire very hard to light as wouldn't draw (does chimney need sweeping?). If we had known in advance we could have brought portable heaters/extra jumpers/hats etc from home. Sister in law with broken collar bone had to go home early as cold made it ache so much. I appreciate the weather was particularly cold during our stay, but as the information on arrival made it clear the owners were aware of the issues, it wouldn't have been difficult for them to warn us to come equipped.
Reviewed by GillianFeb 2018
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"The large kitchen is well stocked and the downstairs is very warm with the underfloor heating."
The lounge and dining area was great, there was enough sofas and chairs for everyone to be seated at once around the fire. We especially liked that the dining table was in the lounge so that we could all be together in one room whether sat munching on cheese and crackers enjoying the fabulous view out of the large window, or sat eating chestnuts in front of the log fire. The only downside is that there isn't an outside tap to keep topping up the hot tub !!!!
Reviewed by MichelleOct 2017