Christmas Cottage

Lovely and clean cottage.

Had everything you would need...kitchen was well equipped. Games and books (including walking books) available. Mark, the owner, visited shortly after we arrived to check everything was OK and showed us how to operate oven. (Manuals available in cottage). Good location to visit Chatsworth House, Bakewell and Matlock Bath. Hotel restaurant within walking distance and other restaurants within 5 minutes drive that all provided tasty food.

We enjoyed our stay at Christmas cottage.

It has all the cozy features of a country cottage but very spacious. It had all the facilities we needed, comfy beds, well equipped kitchen and is conveniently located for the Peak District attractions. Mark the owner was very welcoming and helpful. I highly recommend this cottage for your next holiday.

Really nice property and communication with Mark the owner was first class.

Would definitely stay there again.

A wonderful place, welcoming pack was much appreciated.

Wonderful beds very comfortable. A supper place , very well equipped. It was lovely to meet the owner who was brilliant and very helpful. You don't always get to do that. Wonderful cottage Wonderful stay Thank you

This place has been on my list of must stays for years, but the reports of the cockerel put me off.

Guess what, no noise at all! The property is beautiful, warm, and cosy. The stairs are not suitable for those with mobility issues, but my Mum has dementia and still managed them. Mark is a great host, very friendly, with great communication skills. This is one of the most well stocked cottages that we have ever stayed in. They had everything we needed apart from spare binbags and washing up liquid. The kitchen is beautiful, and has lots of sharp knives and pans.The log burner was cosy and efficient. The sofas were comfy too. And so to the beds. Oh my lord, they were so comfy. The feather duvet was like a warm hug, and all of the bedding was Dorma. You could feel the quality. So much so, I am immediately changing mine for the same ones. If you can manage to peel yourself out of bed, there is so much to see and do in the surrounding area. We were out every single day for a week. All in all an amazing stay that we will never forget. It was my Mum's last ever holiday due to her illness, and she said that she did not want to go home. That says it all.

Had a lovely stay at Christmas Cottage.

Accommodation was as described, comfortable and well equipped, central heating was very good which helped on a cold wet day. Great place for a get together with friends, was enough 'easy' off road parking for 2 cars, plenty of other parking. Easy access to many visitor attractions and walks... Would definitely recommend and visit again....

What a beautiful and cosy cottage.

We spent such a lovely few days at Christmas Cottage and can’t wait to visit again. The beds and bedding are super comfortable, the showers are powerful and the kitchen is very well stocked. We really can’t fault it at all!

The property owner was super responsive and send us pictures of the outside of the house, so we could find it very easily.

We also raised a small issue and we was able to resolve this within 20 minutes, excellent service. I would highly recommend this property.

Having read previous reviews about the leaking kitchen tap, I was a little surprised to see that it still hadn't been fixed which is potentially damaging to the kitchen.

We were disappointed to find no replacement liner for the kitchen bin and none of the bins were lined. There was also no kitchen foil or cling film. However, it is a very attractive cottage in a lovely area and the owner had left a welcome pack for us which was very generous given the short duration of the stay. The owner did give us more precise directions to find the cottage which were appreciated.

Had a couple of issues on arrival but Mark the owner sorted it out straight away.

The cottage could do with some TLC in some areas but other than the the property was good.Great area with plenty of places too visit with in easy reach.Would highly recommend a visit.

Well equipped Cottage.

Inside done to a high standard, comfortable beds. In a good location. Few minor issues, a bit of TLC needed with the cleaning, oven, as dusty in few places. Being aloud to charge the was very helpful.

We did enjoy our stay at Christmas Cottage and with the fine weather, we managed trips out every day.

The cottage was well equipped in the kitchen, the beds were comfortable and the living room was ample. Overall, the actual appearance was a bit tired, but if it's rented out regularly, there is not much time for the owners to address this. The shower floors, the constantly dripping tap in the kitchen, dodgy key safe - worked one day, not the next, all small details and can be easily fixed. Parking and driving out the car each day was a bit daunting with such a fast road to be negotiated and having limited vision. For the reduced price that we paid, we felt that was a fair price and reflected the above comments. If we had paid in full, we would have been very disappointed. The Peak District was everything we hoped for, superb views, walks, gardens and woodlands.

Christmas cottage took a while to find as the post code covers the whole of Main Street .

It would perhaps be useful to be told it is near fork in the road or close to Santos hotel as a helpful marker. We had not realised the shower for second and third bedroom were not on the same floor , but on the floor below.This was not clear in the details. As the stairs are steep and fairly narrow, we would not have chosen this property for safety/ mobility reasons. We had to be very cautious. Good value for money , comfortable property and overall we had a lovely stay.

We had a fantastic time at Christmas Cottage beautiful cottage in a great location we'll be back thank you

We loved our stay at Christmas Cottage, from the moment we walked in we felt at home .

We have nothing but praise for the owner the cottage is outstanding everything has been thought of from the so comfortable beds to the amount of pots and pans in the kitchen. We will definitely be returning next year , thank you .

This was a fantastic venue and we loved the finishing touches and feel of Christmas cottage.

Everything was catered for and this was most welcome along with the hosts generous offer to arrive early

I would 100% recommend this property.

I can't praise the accommodation and the communication/helpfulness of the owner enough. It was an extremely comfortable accommodation, spacious and well equipped. We are definitely returning. There is a nice hotel nearby where you can get a meal or takeaway or even if you just want a drink. It was a perfect stay.

A real home from home.

Very clean and well equipped. Beds super comfy. Perfect location for our needs.

Very comfortable and cosy cottage, with excellent facilities.

Kitchen was well stocked and even has sharp knives! Thoughtful welcome pack was left for us on arrival. Mark was so kind and helpful throughout our stay and responded instantly to our messages. The cottage was well placed to visit lots of attractions.

A welcoming, comfortable and very well equipped home, with everything we needed for a great stay in spite of the changeable weather.

We much appreciated all the extras left for us on arrival - the wine didn't last long!

Excellent communication skills, well equipped kitchen, lovely welcome pack.

Next time we are visiting our grand-daughter we will certainly book again if the cottage is available. Thank you.

Such a wonderful cozy cottage , loved the log burner .

Has everything you could possibly need very well equipped. A home from home . We were here for a last minute visit to an ill relative . Mark the host was very understanding and accommodating of our situation when things didn’t quite go to plan . The welcome gifts were a nice touch and very much appreciated . Would love to come back one day and highly recommend a stay here .

We had a fabulous weekend at Christmas Cottage.

The property was delightful and very centrally located. We particularly loved the log burner on a chilly evening. The kitchen was very well equipped and a great place to eat. We had a lovely warm welcome and appreciated the call before we arrived. Would certainly recommend it.

We had a very pleasant stay at Christmas Cottage.

As a party of two adults and two teenagers, we had plenty of space, the beds were super comfy and we had everything we needed. The oven wasn't particularly user friendly, but we worked it out in the end! The location is ideal for Matlock, Chatsworth and surrounding areas, with plenty of shops/supermarkets and a decent pub, the Greyhound where we enjoyed a meal.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.

Christmas Cottage is a magical, quirky, fascinating property. Original beams, interesting walls, sloping floors and spiral stairs all make this place a joy to behold. There is every mod con you can think of, including Netflix. The beds are so comfortable and the bedding is top quality (Dorma). Torches and fans are provided in each bedroom. The whole cottage has a high end finish and is very clean. Mark, the owner, is generous and kind, offering a lovely welcome pack and was there within literally 5 mins after I texted him about an issue with the lock on the summer house (which is another charming room). The matter was instantly sorted. No problem. We are a multi-generational family, aged between 30 yrs and 77 yrs, so no need for the stair gates. I think it's fair to say that this property is suitable for all the family. The outside area is like a secret wonderland with fairy lights and numerous seating options. It's clear that much love and care has been given to Christmas Cottage. We enjoyed visiting Sheffield, Padley Gorge, Sherwood Forest and Matlock but unfortunately didn't have time for the Heights of Abraham at Matlock Bath or Chesterfield. Thank you to Mark for sharing his property with us. ☺ P. S. Colin and Craig, the cockerels, didn't trouble us. You can't hear them with the windows shut and they must be so old because it's more of a croak than a crow!

Absolutely stunning cottage!

Loved the Christmas theme, would love to see the cottage at Christmas. Beautifully decorated, high tech appliances, very clean and homely. Loved the lights outside, a great Christmasy touch. Wonderful welcome pack. Only issue was the steep stairs, but this will not stop us from returning. We recommend Christmas Cottage.

A delightful cottage in a quiet village with amenities and attractions within easy reach.

Clean and comfortable with everything being thought of to make our stay an enjoyable one. Beds were super comfortable. Showers worked well,lounge was comfortable and kitchen was the most well stocked with just about everything you need.Fully recommend this cottage to anyone wanting to visit this area of Derbyshire.

A wonderful cottage.

Cosy and comfortable. Everything you need. Even a cockerel to crow to complete the rustic atmosphere.

Great cottage with plenty of room and really well equipped.

Mark was very friendly, welcoming & helpful. We had a brilliant holiday with plenty to do in the area & a variety of good places to eat. Can thoroughly recommend Christmas Cottage.

Wonderful property with all the little essentials you need and a wonderful welcome pack

Christmas cottage is beautifully appointed and equipped with everything anyone could need.

A generous welcome pack and help from the friendly owner was much appreciated. A good central base for exploring Derbyshire with a variety of eating places nearby. To be recommended.

Fabulas

Christmas Cottage is a beautiful homely and cosy cottage, with both modern and traditional features which appealed to us as a family of 5 (ranging from 19-50 year old).

Mark the owner, welcomed us and had left some very appreciated goodies for our arrival. Mark couldn’t have done more for us during our stay and it was lovely to chat with him about the history of the cottage and the surrounding area, including his wealth of knowledge about places to visit/eat and drink. The fully furnished kitchen had everything we needed for our stay and couldn’t ask for anything more and was a lovely space to spend family time. The multi-fuel stove in the sitting room was a lovely cosy treat and gave out loads of heat and was easy to use. The beds were amazing including comfy pillows and duvets in splendid bedrooms with traditional character and plenty of storage. bedtime, it was a pleasure to retire to bed after a busy day. The drive fitted all our 3 cars on with no problem, it’s best to reverse onto the driveway to make it easier to pull off. Although we didn’t use the summer house or courtyard/outdoor seating (due to the weather) they looked great spaces to use in the warmer weather. Thank you Mark for a lovely holiday in Christmas Cottage. Rachael, Anthony, James, Hannah and Jack

The cottage was stunning and very comfortable.

There was a few items left to welcome us, which was much appreciated. It had all that we wanted for a comfortable stay. Wasn't too sure how to work the heating, but it wasn't too cold, and we used the log burner. Mark was very helpful when I first arrived. Would definately stay there again.

What a wonderful place and what a wonderful thoughtful host.

The cottage is perfect. Beautifully presented and cosy. Go explore the area there are some great walks and amazing places to visit. I was able to work with ease for a few days with spot on wifi and enjoy the courtyard for lunch. There are some good runs across the fields and you can then have a great meal in one of the local pubs after. Thanks Mark. We will see you soon.

Mark, the owner of the cottage was very helpful and accommodating.

He welcomed us via a text and ldt us know that he was a phone call away for any issue. We didn't realise the stairs were not very wide and only had a handrail on one side. And that the single bedroom was at the top of the house. (Maybe we didn't read the description thoroughly?) This was fine for all family members but for one who is 86 years and has an issue with his right wrist. But after speaking with Mark, he brought us a fold up bed that we could use in the living room. Problem solved. The cottage was lovely, spacious and also cosy. The outside space was great for sitting out in the afternoon and evenings. At bedtime, it was a pleasure to retire to lovely rooms with comfortable beds made up with very nice bed linen. There were two pub restaurants close by and we were a car ride away from so many well rated eateries. There was also a supermarket close by in Alfreton 2 miles down the road. As for the sightseeing, there is so much choice depending on the length of your stay. Our party loved Christmas Cottage and I would love to book again in the future.

Comfortable, well decorated property to a high standard.

Beautiful spacious family kitchen. Welcome goodies were a nice touch and appreciated after a long journey. However, the kitchen could have benefitted from serving bowls for family dinners. Garden furniture only seats 4 for a property that sleeps 5. Bathrooms had no electric shaver point, so two pin plug should be provided. Property is listed as having a BBQ, but disappointed to find a really old rusty firepit with BBQ grate, in the corner of the courtyard, full of water, weeds and moss. We could not find another one, so assume this was it. Totally un-useable and not an accurate listing. Should be replaced. Didn't expect to have a cockerel next door, right under the bedroom window, waking us up at 4:30am every morning. Almost ruined the holiday for us, which is a shame!

A very comfortable and obviously newly renovated cottage with a nice private patio courtyard.

The two bathrooms and downstairs WC were much appreciated Downsides which were not made explicit prior to booking however are: no facilities for making a pot of tea or a cafetière of coffee; we especially brought our own coffee and had we been told we would have brought a tea pot and cafetière. The entry and exit to the cottage is an accident waiting to happen as it's at the junction of two roads with fast moving traffic. The cottage stairs are very steep especially up to the second floor.

A really lovely cottage - spacious, comfortable, fantastic kitchen and bathrooms, lovely private courtyard.

Fifteen minutes from Matlock and half an hour from Bakewell. We had a wonderful stay and wished it could have been longer:-)

Lovely Cottage with a great private walled court yard with a crab apple tree with full blossom, and a resident great tit nesting in a wall box a very relaxing garden.

It is what I would call a perfect holiday cottage with all the trimmings cosy beds, log burner, excellent kitchen every thing you need for a perfect holiday. You must also take into account you are staying in the country side and you do have farm animals, which I do not mind it is part of the experience of staying n the country side. All the family really enjoyed staying here many thanks...