Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage

Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage is in the most beautiful location surrounded by countryside.

The kitchen was really well equipped, the welcome basket was a great addition and with fresh milk in the fridge. The hot tub was well maintained and a great space to enjoy. Thank you!

This was an amazing cottage which has no neighbours and amazing views of the countryside.

The facilities are excellent and the hot tub was very relaxing after a long day exploring. We’re a family of five and everyone enjoyed the cottage. If you want a peaceful base for exploring the local area this cottage is highly recommended.

Lovely property in a nice quiet location.

Hot tub was perfect and daughter enjoyed it greatly.

A gorgeous cottage and beautifully renovated.

We enjoyed seeing the pictures of the building’s story.

Excellent cottage break!

The location was absolutely beautiful, peaceful, and surrounded by lovely scenery. Everything was exceptionally well maintained and very well kept. The hot tub was a fantastic addition and made each evening even more relaxing. We couldn't fault a thing and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Highly recommended!

We had a lovely short stay, the welcome basket was a very considerate touch and much appreciated!

The property was as shown in the pictures, it was beautifully clean and stocked with a great array of books and games. We would love to know what laundry detergent is used as the bedding smelt spectacular! We had read the recent reviews with some concerns about the general cleanliness/ hottub cleanliness however this wasn't our experience. The group followed the instructions for use and found it to be very clean and a pleasant experience, the hottub hut is the best set up we have encountered and we loved it. Overall, we would love to come and stay again and will be recommending it to our friends.

The location is lovely, and the welcome basket of goodies was a nice touch.

The water comes from a borehole, and at times we could smell the septic tank. It would be useful for this to be mentioned in the listing. We weren’t particularly pleased to see stains around the hot tub. Although it was stated that this was due to the use of bromine to clean it, there was also a thick layer of scum on the hot tub, so we were unsure if this was related. On a positive note, the cottage is fully equipped with a dishwasher, washing machine, etc.

The property itself is lovely; however, the cleanliness and issues with the facilities were disappointing for our group.

On arrival, after a long drive, we went to make a brew and noticed the kettle was covered in scum and had floating orange bits inside. Despite cleaning it ourselves, we were unable to remove all of the dirt. We contacted the host who sent us the welcome text, but unfortunately didn’t receive a reply until the following night. I appreciate there are multiple contact numbers available, but it seems reasonable to expect the person sending the welcome message and stay information to be available during the stay, which unfortunately wasn’t the case here. It also appeared that only the visible areas had been cleaned thoroughly, as we found cobwebs, rubbish, and forgotten items under wardrobes, behind bedside tables, and around the beams. I also agree with a previous review that the scrap/fly-tipping on the approach to the property is unsightly and feels rather unwelcoming. Finally, the main bathroom shower was broken and also had scum around the edges. It’s a shame because the property itself is lovely and the surrounding fields are beautiful. If the above issues were resolved, I would happily stay again.

Our stay at the cottage was very relaxing and the location with stunning views from every window certainly set the mood for a tranquil weekend.

The cottage itself is beautiful and offers plenty of space for a group of 6. The ground floor of the cottage has underfloor heating which I could imagine to be lovely during the winter, however during our stay we were all far to hot. You can adjust the heating using three standard settings, even when this was put to the lowest, we had to open a lot of windows to make the temperature comfortable. One of the main features of this cottage that swayed us to book was the hot tub, its hidden lovely around the back of the cottage and boasts a covered canopy with seating around the edges, however we only spent one hour in there as the filter and jets were quite dirty which created a lot of yellow foam and floating bits which I can confirm was not the cause of anyone wearing fake tan as none of us use it. Despite flicking the yellow foam and dirty water out, it consistently reappeared and resulted in one white costume turning a yellow tinge! Overall I would recommend staying here and would consider returning if the cleanliness was improved, especially the hot tub.

Wow!

What an amazing property! Even better than the pictures. It was so warm and cosy despite it being mid-December… that underfloor heating works wonders! The beds were comfortable and the hot tub such a joy to use at the end of the day. The cottage was well supplied and the owners had thought of everything… they had even put up Christmas decorations and had left us a thoughtful welcome basket which was very much appreciated. We also walked to the end of the lane to refill our milk bottle at the vending machine which was fun! Would definitely recommend to others… we didn’t want to leave! Thank you for having us!

This is the second time I have stayed here for a girls trip; it’s absolutely wonderful.

So peaceful, cosy and plenty of useful provisions available! Thank you for another great holiday!

We loved the cottage .

everything we needed.Hot tub great .Great to have extra towels too .Welcome gift lovely .Nicely situated to explore Derbyshire. Thanks Hugo girls .

Good points - excellent location - very quiet and peaceful, hot tub was fab and with it being covered made it usable regardless of the weather.

Nice welcome pack. Sheets and towels clean and plentiful as was loo roll. Bad points - track to the cottage approach is used as a dumping ground by the farmer so aesthetically not the best first impression, we didn’t find the cottage particularly clean esp the bathroom, kitchen and sofa’s in the lounge. Cottage is getting a bit tired and could do with a spruce up. Large leak in the double bedroom window causing continuous dripping and a rotten window casing. Don’t think the shower cubicle has had a proper clean in a while and the light pull cord was grim.

Such a lovely air b&b!

Myself and my bridal party stopped here for a couple of days before my wedding and got ready here! It was so gorgeous! Everyone was quick to state how stunning it is! Very clean and the owners were extremely helpful if we needed anything! Thank you so so much for our stay

Great place for relaxation and some R&R.

Hot tub was a god send after days exploring. Lovely place for a family get together

Very beautiful cottage in a lovely peaceful location.

We had a relaxing few days and would have loved to have stayed even longer. Would definitely recommend. The welcome basket was a lovely touch and the milk station at the end of the lane was very cute and we used it lots

We had a fantastic time.

The house has lots of lovely features, a large kitchen with dining area and large lounge, lovely outdoor space with nice views. We enjoyed the hot tub and it was nice to have toilet and shower just as you go in the back door from the hot tub. The additional towels to use for the hot tub was a very nice extra, as well as the welcome pack. Having underfloor heating means we would be happy to also come for a holiday in the winter.

The only thing that let the holiday down was the hot tub, It was my first experience in one.

It wasnt warm for our arrival, so had to ring them up and they got a electrician out, so we couldnt use it the first day. Then when we started to use it, the filter kept pooping out and floating round the tub which then caused scum all the time. My friends who use hot tubs all the time said they had never seen one so dirty.

Wonderful stay.

Great facilities. Just a couple of things 1. Could definitely do with a sign at the gate entrance. Everyone got it wrong the first time around even with instructions ! 2. Lock needed on main bathroom door . Had a couole of embarrassing moments! 3. More cutlery if possible 4. Instructions for oven use please Had an amazing time otherwise. Thank you so much ☺️

We all had a wonderful time at the cottage, such a peaceful and relaxing time away.

The hot tub was fantastic, as were all the other amenities. Thank you for hosting!

Beautiful house and area .

...could hear every movement made upstairs due to the creeking floorboards and did wake a few of our party up in the night if anyone got up to use the toilet.

Absolutely amazing!

The most beautiful cottage ever. We had such a peaceful stay, beautiful surroundings, a beautiful clean cottage. The owners were very helpful if we needed anything. I would definitely come back and recommend this cottage to others. Me & my family spent Easter weekend here, we had lots of fun, the hot tub was amazing, the cottage had everything we needed. There’s a beautiful pub down the road “the hunloke arms” which served 10/10 food. Thankyou so much to the owners for being so helpful and for also providing a beautiful stay.

This is a lovely cottage which is in a very private location.

On the whole the cottage is well-stocked with most of the things needed for a week away. The hot tub was appreciated and used daily. The milk shed at the end of the driveway was amazing. Any issues were dealt with very quickly. Thanks Steve and team.

Had a really lovely stay at the cottage.

Set back off road in a lovely location.The cottage was spotless and the owners provided a welcome pack on arrival.The lounge was very cosy with a log burner,which was very nice for the evenings.The kitchen diner was sizeable and had a big family table as well as another log burner .Upstairs there are 3 lovely bedrooms and a family bathroom.Finally the hot tub was fantastic and certainly well used by our family.We would most certainly stop at Woodthorpe Cruck cottage again in the future.Thankyou to the owners for a wonderful stay at your cottage.

We very much enjoyed our stay at Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage.

It was very peaceful and relaxing. The views are lovely and the hot-tub is a real bonus.

Lovely cottage had everything we needed throughly enjoyed our stay the whole booking system worked well with great directions, the cottage is set in lovely surroundings very peaceful, the hot tub was enjoyable at the end of a day, welcome pack much appreciated just loved it!

We will be back in the future thank you

We had an amazing weekend, the cottage is beautiful and clean.

Lovely cottage with character.

Shame about the extremely noisy creaky floor boards.. would be no good to put the children to bed early and think you wouldn’t wake them when going to bed! Didn’t bother us too much as we were a group of adults . Shower room down stairs had no heating , which was a shame. Think the owners had a problem with the cleaner as had a couple of issues including clothes left from previous guests in a drawer which suggests their job wasn’t done properly.. having said all of that, when contacting them the issues were put right very quickly. Smelly drains were an issue too.. maybe worse in the summer months ? On the plus side the log fires were super for evenings in and if it’s a switch off from hustle and bustle in the middle of nowhere this would be the place to go.

Great secluded cottage, very clean and had everything we needed.

Having the washing machine and dryer was a huge help and the hot tub was a bonus. Hope to return again.

We had a great stay in this lovely property.

Visited lots of places from here including Chatsworth House, Heights of Abraham, Dovetale Stepping Stones, Mam Tor and Peak Wildlife Park. The cottage was well equipped, very comfortable and the hot tub was great after a busy day. The welcome box was also a lovely addition. Just remember to take a shaver adapter for shaver or electric toothbrush. Luckily we took manual brushes too. Would definitely return if visiting the area again or recommend to friends and family.

We would highly recommend this cottage.

Beautiful property with a secluded location and lovely views. The thoughtful little extras from the owners were very much appreciated. Thank you.

We have just returned from a lovely weekend stay in this beautiful house.

We have had such an amazing weekend celebrating our birthdays, so much so we have just rebooked to return next year. Cannot thank Steve and team enough, lovely welcome basket, house is beautifully restored and has lovely finishing touches and everything you need is there. Lots of laughs in the hot hub, can't wait to return next year!

Had a really lovely stop.

..easy to find...Great views and walks...fully recommend especially with the hot tub....very central to explore...

We had a fabulously chilled weekend away at Woodthorpe Cruck.

The welcome hamper was amazing, and everything was really clean. Loved being in the country side. Would highly recommend.

Spacious rooms, serene locale and ideally located for activities for the whole family.

Lumsdale falls, Matlock park and Heights of Abraham were highlights of our stay. Fresh breads and cakes on offer at the quaint vending machine system at the entrance to the property. Forgot kids' TV connector, which the hosts kindly agreed to dispatch via mail!! Amazing experience and highly recommended!

Just got back from a week stay at Woodthorpe Cruck cottage.

Upon arrival the cottage was clean and there was a lovely welcome basket which was really appreciated. There was lots of information in the cottage for things to do in the area and guidance for the cottage. The surroundings were stunning and the cows were a lovely sight, the kids loved them. Some points or suggestions would be: 1) There is a drain smell coming from the downstairs wet room. Was particularly bad in the living room. We had to buy air freshener to help. 2) Some stepping stones would be beneficial from the cottage to the hot tub and robes provided considering farm workers can be on the property at anytime of the day (as we established during our stay) 3) Give guests the option to adjust the temperature of heating as they feel comfortable. Most days the cottage was really warm, too warm, and we had to leave all windows open, which meant lots of fly's in the property. 4) A sign at the end of the drive would be beneficial as the entrance kind of jumps on you. The vending machines at the end of the drive are a great idea, but could do with a spruce up. And the pictures updated on Sykes website would be beneficial also. 5) The kids games and books were old and tired and of no real interest to our children (5 and 11). Maybe these could be updated and maybe a DVD player and a small selection of DVDs would be a great addition. We would also like to leave a comment here for other guests, (mainly for reassurance reasons) about an incident that took place while we were there. One evening at around 7.30pm, we were surprised to see a man standing at the wall of the cottage staring into the kitchen windows. He then moved to near the gate, staring into the dining room windows. He was there around 2 minutes in total. He really caused concern to our children so we contacted the owner to see if this person was known to them. We was reassured that he was and they also suggested that this was to be expected as the cottage is on a working farm (which we knew about when booking) Initially I said this was fine, as I was relieved that the man wasn't a stranger to the owners. However, afterwards i have felt that his behaviour was in appropriate. I respect and understand the cottage is on a working farm and the farmer workers should attend to farming duties when needed. However, looking into the property where guests are staying for as long as he did, we feel wasn't usual farming duties or behaviour and did make us feel uncomfortable at the time. I felt it was important to add this to my review for future guests reassurance incase it happens again. Especially those with children. I would suggest maybe a note somewhere telling future guests that they may see farm workers actually on the cottage property in the evening and not just working there in the day. I also think the owner and farm workers need to be aware of how this made us feel and maybe some tighter boundaries around respecting guests privacy too. Other than the above incident, we enjoyed our stay at Woodthorpe, nice cottage, beautiful surroundings.

Lovely place and surroundings, the squeaky 1st floor could do with being looked at.

And the twin room roof light would benefit from a blackout blind.

Great stay at this lovely property.

Good facilities and nice little touches provided like fresh bread and cake on arrival. Beautiful and peaceful location.

This is a brilliant booking.

The cottage is gorgeous, and a great location. Close enough to walk to the local village and a short drive to the town for shops and lots of walks around aswell as a drive into the peaks. Lots of space and room in the cottage to be comfortable without feeling on top of each other. We are looking at going back again next year.

Great property but would really benefit from a sign at the bottom of the lane as both us and the taxis found it extremely difficult to find.

Fantastic short break from start to finish.

The setting was idyllic , the cottage was beautiful , great facilities. Can’t wait to return.

Amazing place, highly recommend

Lovely cottage equipped with everything we could need in the kitchen.

Great use of the hot tub, robes would be a great addition. Perfect location for both local walks or a short drive and your in the peaks.

Absolutely lovely cottage, everything there you could possibly need, lovely views, in the middle if no where, very rustic with wooden beams, beds extremely comfy and the hot tub was fab, will definitely be returning x

Well equipped and well appointed cottage for a group of 6.

Lovely kitchen and furnishings, plenty of crockery and utensils. We had pizzas delivered one night, and got a taxi there and back to a pub no problem. Hot tub and towels very nice. Gorgeous rural location. The only downside was the terrible smell emanating from the downstairs wet room (has been mentioned on previous reviews) This rendered that room unusable for us, so all 6 had to use the upstairs bathroom. Otherwise a nice weekend stay

Absolutely amazing accomadation, could not fault and would definitely recommend

We had such a wonderful stay at Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage, it's super cosy with tons of home comforts included - we definitely overpacked!

The welcome package was a fab touch and so thoughtful. The beds are also really comfy, we slept like logs. The kitchen and utility room is well stocked and every small detail is thought of. The location is peaceful and secluded, although supermarkets are just a short drive away for grabbing any essentials. We also had a lovely afternoon tea at Stretton Hall Farm nearby - I'd definitely recommend stopping by! The only small downsides was the underfloor heating was a bit too warm, even on the lower setting - we ended up opening the windows and doors a couple of times (not exactly a big issue at all). There was also an occasional sulphur-like smell from the sink and shower drains, but we put this down to the rural location. Overall, we'd not hesitate to visit again in the future and would highly recommend the cottage to others.

Beautiful location and a very well equipped house.

Hot tub was big, and the house was lovely and warm. Although the house is surrounded by fields and feels very private, it is only 6 minutes drive to a big supermarket.

Great secluded position, beautiful cottage more than adequately equipped for our party of six.

Local walks on the doorstep- all in all a fabulous stay and a cottage to which we will return

A really lovely place and the location also fantastic - nice and rural.

It has quirks of an old cottage in a rural location but the underfloor heating was a welcome treat! Hot tub great too. Recommend adding some slabs between the back door and the hot tub so you can walk across more easily! Thanks again for a great stay

Lovely spacious cottage in a peaceful location.

Handy for local tourist attractions. Hot tub an added bonus and great to come back to after a day out and about.

Such a beautiful place!

Peaceful and beautifully restored cottage with everything you need including a lovely hot tub. Communication was great with the owners who answered my questions when needed. Views were fab, nothing better than sitting in the evening listening to owls hooting. Definitely a change from the main road we live on! Lots of info about the cottage and surrounding areas. Only slight negative was there is an issue with drain smell now and again and the washing machine and tumble are a little dated but none of which spoiled the stay. Will definitely go back and recommend!

We had a wonderful stay in this beautiful cottage.

The property is spacious and comfortable, with all the amenities you need for a stress free stay. The owners have thought of everything you might need and also left a rather lovely welcome basket. The hot tub was a lovely bonus. There are towels for this so you don’t need to bring anything. The views were wonderful and the kids enjoyed seeing the cows and the tractors every now and then while they played in the very well kept garden. The location is perfect for getting to all the Derbyshire attractions. My only feedback would be that the hoover could do with updating as it’s not great at picking up the crumbs on the kitchen floor. Other than that, a truly lovely stay and we hope to return again. Would definitely recommend this wonderful cottage.

We had a lovely stay in Woodthorpe Cruck.

Nice quiet location, well equipped cottage and the hot tub. Lovely area too and convenient for anywhere in the Peaks. Watch out for the squeaky floorboards though!

A lovely house, plenty of room and really comfortable.

Good facilities. It would be nice if the floors and doors weren't quite so creaky, but otherwise great.

We had a lovely stay and the location was perfect.

The cottage had lots of charm. Our feedback would be in regards to some of the appliances such as; the bin (foot pedals missing and difficult to open) The fridge and no door shelves, space was limited for multiple people staying. The outside furniture was very uncomfortable, unsteady and made it difficult to enjoy the outside space in comfort. It is not like what is shown on the main photos. Some TLC could go into the finishing touches to make the stay 10/10

A lovely place to relax and get away from a busy city life, especially with the hot tub and 100 acres of field to gaze across.

Very spacious, always warm due to the underfloor heating and provided a peaceful night sleep. The welcome basket with produce from the local farm was a nice touch also. The only negative would be the cleanliness, namely plates and glasses that still had food residue on when we arrived and smells coming from almost every drain and tap in the house. Fridge and dishwasher could do with being replaced also due to wear and tear. There are cobwebs and creaky floorboards but that is understandable for a house that old. I would recommend this to anyone who needs to a comfortable break from a stressful life.

The cottage was gorgeous and we had an amazing stay here.

We were allowed an earlier get in and a later check out which was a lovely surprise. Beautiful stay. Was only missing a few bits that would have been useful like - sponges for washing up and salt but easily picked up at the nearby shops! Perfect stay :)

We had a wonderful stay and really enjoyed it.

The owners were super helpful with letting us know everything we needed. The only thing I’d say is the check in and departure times need updating on the Sykes information that was emailed out.

Loved the cottage - fantastic views from the cottage.

Lots of things to do nearby - walks, cycling. Cottage very clean. Matlock great for eating out and bars. Would definitely recommend. Thank you for a lovely stay. The Wright family

We booked this for a weekend away with our joint 40 birthday.

We loved it so much we are looking at booking again

Fabulous cottage.

So warm and cozy. Kitchen well stocked with everything you need. Really clean. Lovely farmhouse kitchen where everyone can sit while someone is cooking.

This place was amazing!

Would 100% recommend and we will definitely be coming back

House was very comfortable, warm and the kitchen well equipped.

The hit tub was a great bonus during our winter stay. Good communication with the owners.

My family and I had an amazing stay at Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage.

The cottage was clean and tidy with great facilities. We loved that the Christmas decorations were up ready for our stay at the beginning of December. We loved it that much we have booked to stay again for an another long weekend in December 2023. I have recommended the cottage to work colleague’s who are looking to stay at some point next year.

Beautiful Cottage, great facilities, great communication.

Great host. Excellent all round. The check in time caused us a concern as on Sykes it states 17.00, due to this late time we cancelled a table booking at the Hunlock Arms. The only reservation they had was 18.00. It left time too tight for us. Host did message the day before to say check in time was earlier but by then we had cancelled the table. Please update check in/out times on Sykes. Other than this a fabulous stay.

Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage is a lovely cottage in a lovely location with access to lots of interesting places.

It’s quiet, private and ideally suited to a family holiday. It is also very dark which makes it ideal for star gazing, I would definitely recommend this cottage. If the owner wishes to make improvements I would suggest the following: • it was very warm and we struggled to adjust the controls • the floorboards upstairs were incredibly creaky • maybe add a sign on the gateposts to help identify the correct gate (especially in the dark). The above is not criticism, merely our reflections. Please pass on our thanks to the owners for a lovely weekend.

Beautiful cottage with a lovely hot tub.

Clean, well appointed, exactly as described. Vending machine at the nd of the lane is great. Walk to the local shop (small, one stop type shop) was next to a pub that makes nice Sunday Roasts (The Woodthorpe Inn) which took about 15 minutes. We didnt see the owners, but they left us a beautiful welcome basket of goodies (milk, eggs, bread & cake), all of which were lovely! There are plenty of cleaning supplies in the kitchen, pots, pans, baking trays, crockery, glasses, cutlery etc... you just need to get your food. Would love to go back again next year.

Perfect for a girls relaxing weekend away!

Peaceful place with beautiful surroundings. Will definitely be coming back! Thank you :) xxx

Lovely well equipped, clean, comfortable cottage in beautiful surroundings.

The vending machines at the end of the lane were quirky and very useful too. We all enjoyed our stay and wished it could have been longer. We will gladly recommend it to our friends and family and hopefully return again sometime in the future! Thanks to Steve and Sarah, you both have a cottage to be proud of

We had a lovely week.

.The cottage was gorgeous..loved being on a farm..hot tub was amazing..lots of beautiful scenery and plenty of walking spots close by..highly recommend this cottage

This was our second stay at Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage, and we would return again!

Lovely cottage.

First class property, comfortable and spacious with lots of history and character.

Owners really helpful. Cottage in an idyllic setting with far reaching 360 countryside views. Fantastic to return to and sit out. Couldn't really be improved. Thank you !

We had a fabulous stay, the cottage and location are truly beautiful.

The cottage was equipped with lots more things than we thought it would be so that was great and it really felt homely. My daughter has just turned 3 and thought it was amazing, she loved seeing the tractors go by and saying hello to the cows in the local field, we've made some lovely memories. We would definitely like to return in the future we loved it so much, thank you for a wonderful holiday

We had a great stay at the cottage, fantastic location, had a couple of small issues that were sorted out straight away for us by the owner.

Would stay there again in a heartbeat.

We have stayed here before 2 years ago and do love the property however the floorboards are really creaky making it difficult to walk around without disturbing our other family members.

This is the only downside, we absolutely love the property! Great location, so peaceful and we would definitely come back again!

Lovely cottage.

Very private. Lovely hot tub Too far to walk to nearest pub with a buggy- down unmade farm track but went to shops in Clay Cross where we got everything we needed. Owners very helpful.

Lovely cottage set in a great location, would recommend

We had a lovely stay here.

Lovely old cottage, great location for a rural break.

This cottage was fantastic.

Amazing space and everything you could possibly need. Owners really helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. Perfect mix of rural and yet close enough to drive to places for food! If you’re reading reviews to decide if to book it or not then stop and just book it, you won’t regret it! We are already booking another date in to go back!

From booking our holiday it's been superb.

On arrival everything was absolutely fabulous this cottage is one amazing place to stay, we could not fault anything inside or outside. Woodthorpe Cruck cottage was very clean and tidy.When we opened the door and walked in the warm welcome we all felt was lovely, the welcome pack was a lovely touch and very much appreciated. The use of the vending machine at the bottom of the drive is very naughty with all those homemade treats but very nice

Wow what a beautiful cottage, warm and cosy and perfect for our girlie weekend.

We loved the Christmas decorations and the log burners and the welcome pack of goodies was a lovely treat. We couldn't fault a thing, so grateful for coming pretty much straight away to retrieve the lost phone down the side of the hot tub. Perfect weekend all round.

Fabulous stay!

We all enjoyed the weekend. The hot tub was wonderful. Just rebooked again!

Great cottage.

Lovely and clean . Welcome pack perfect . Xmas decorations all up which was a lovely touch. Hot tub amazing and views perfect for a restful few days .

Fabulous cottage, very clean and comfortable.

The hot tub was an added bonus. Owner very help and accommodating... thank you

Really lovely cottage, fab location.

Would love to go again

The property was fine but a number of things could have improved it.

When we arrived the fields were being prepared with foul smelling manure which I understand must be applied but the smell was very unpleasant. There are no hooks on the bedroom doors which would be nice. A coffee table in the lounge would be good. The fridge door was broken, there were insufficient pots and pans and some of the ones that were there had broken handles, also insufficient tea spoons. On the plus side we loved the hot tub.

Very pleased with accommodation, exceeded our expectations.

Welcome pack was a lovely detail. Would definitely recommend.

Had a lovely week away.

House is beautiful and spacious. Location was spot on for walking. You need a car to go to the main walking hot spots like Mam Tor. Hot tub was lovely after doing a hike in the Peak District. Local pubs were good value for money but it is worth doing a bit of research to see which one's are doing food as we found that not all did food on Sunday evening or Monday/Tuesday. Milk, bread, cakes, eggs and potatoes can be brought at the vending machines opposite the track you take to the house, you will need cash to purchase but it is definitely worth it. Only down side for us was the bathroom/shower facilities. We were from two household so took one facility each to use. The downstairs shower room is not very comfortable to use and everything gets wet as there are not hooks and a shower curtain may help to stop the toilet roll etc getting so wet. However don't let this put you off booking the place. Owner if very helpful if you have a problem and acts quickly.

We had a lovely holiday even if it was only for a week.

The cottage was spacious for six of us. We loved being in the cottage with a beautiful open field view. We appreciated the welcome pack which encouraged us to frequently visit the vending machine for daily milk, eggs, bread, and cream. You do not need to over pack like we did. The cottage was well equipped, there are additional towels provided for the hot tub, which was not mentioned, so happy days. If you enjoy cycling, perhaps you may combine a day trip to Bakewell, stop over at the Hassop Station for cycling (you can rent bicycle from the cycle shop there) then reward yourselves with a nice lunch at the Hassop Station café. Many thanks to the owners for their thoughtfulness. Steve has been very helpful throughout our stay and easily contactable by a text or call, so thank you very much!

Fabulous holiday cottage.

Plenty of room for 6 adults. On its own amongst farmland so rowdy games in the enclosed garden did not disturb neighbours, we used the hot tub every day which was very clean and well situated. Plenty of walking nearby and in the Peaks and a good pub in walking distance. Would highly recommend.

Beautiful cottage with only cows and arable fields as neighbours yet only 5 to 10 minute drive to local amenities and pubs (recommend Barley Mow at Wingerworth); there is also a vending machine at bottom of drive selling fresh milk, cream, bread, eggs, potatoes and treats.

Hot tub a nice bonus and so was the welcome pack provided along with cleaning/washing supplies and toiletries. Would definitely come back to this cottage, really good position and perfect size for our group of 6.

The cottage is as described & exceeded our expectations.

... very comfortable, exceptionally clean, furnishings & bedding of good quality. It is quite remote but a mile from the town for shopping. All information was provided. The owner Steve went above & beyond. On arrival was a welcome pack of milks, bread, eggs, a lovely cake, even ice in the freezer.... all very much appreciated. The logs for the wood burner were in abundance.... although we didnt need those on as it was warm enough. We had a lovely holiday & would most definitely stay again.

What an amazing experience we all as a family enjoyed, the property was first class and the personal touch from the owner just made the visit more welcoming.

First time booking through Sykes cottages which was so simply easy

A beautiful cottage in a fantastic location.

The cottage was brilliantly equipped with some extra special touches, we took far more than we needed. A lovely hot tub to relax in. A great property for a short break & would definitely return.

Excellent facilities.

Lovely welcome pack on arrival. Stunning cottage with everything you’d need. Excellent location, close to many places but also so peaceful in the middle of nowhere. We will be back!

Lovely cottage, nice quiet area.

Steve (owner) was at hand when ever we needed to ask something and was more than helpful. Hot tub was great at keeping the children entertained, and kitchen/cottage had everything we needed for the week. Lots to visit around the area however everything is a drive (was no issue for us at all, but be prepared for hills). Amazing holiday with lots of great memories made.

Fantastic beautiful cottage would return!

Great communication from the owners.

Woodcruck cottage is so amazing so cosy.

lovely warm vibes... Its so well organised. The owners respect your privacy.... Hot tub is under cover and they even put like an awning cover on the front entrance of hot tub to keep wind out.....signal on phone lines was good.....Netflix only however plenty of good choice .... Parcel of goodies when you arrive is a lovely touch... Turn left out of cottage follow road Tesco or Aldi only a five minute car journey, lovely pub and Macdonalds too..

The cottage was beautiful.

We really enjoyed our stay. After having flights cancelled we managed to get a last minute break and it was perfect. The only thing I would consider changing would be the furniture in the lounge. It looks beautiful but isn’t the comfiest. I understand the decor ties in with the cottage feel but I think a more comfortable couch would be appreciated. I would 100% recommend this property and will hope to return back.

The owners were very helpful and accommodating.

We had great contact with them throughout our stay for any questions we had. Fantastic lovely relaxing location. Had a thoroughly relaxing time with friends. Would highly recommend to anyone wanting some quiet time away from any hustle and bustle. Hope to return again in the future.

Fantastic holiday home, really comfortable, we had a very enjoyable stay.

Could do with a few more pans in the kitchen as we did sometimes struggle at meal times.

Other than that perfect stay. All facilities were brilliant and the cottage itself was exactly what we were all hoping for! Brilliant place and would happily stay again!!

Perfect for a peaceful spacious stay in a beautiful cottage, would definitely recommend it.

Lovely peaceful setting but close to amenities.

Cottage was spotless and lovely and warm, had everything youd need plus nice welcome touches of fresh bread, milk and biscuits.

An absolutely amazing place to stay and all the little extra touches (milk in the fridge, cake, eggs and bread) really made it special!

!! Warm and cosy. Lovely hot tub. Lots of towels available when using the hot tub which was much appreciated. The owners who we met on arrival were really friendly and welcoming. The only criticism is the beautiful chesterfield style leather settees weren’t the comfiest for slobbing out on!! Maybe some foot stools would help? Definitely a place I would recommend and would like to stay in again!! It made our girls weekend!!

Perfectly secluded up a farm track.

The cottage has lovely original character and great space. Really clean and everything set up perfectly for our arrival. 100% would recommend.

Beautiful cottage in a lovely part of the country.

Really well equipped with everything that we needed. Hot tub was great.

Amazing cottage, so homely and lots of personal touches, the owners were really friendly, welcoming and had thought of everything.

We took two small children and it was like a home from home, perfect for a young family. Would definitely recommend.

Sarah met us with a smile and keys, showed us around the cottage and hot tub.

Beautiful, clean, warm & cosy place definitely full of character. We will definitely be coming back.

Comfortable cottage in a good location for exploring the Peaks.

Fabulous 4 night break to celebrate our wedding anniversary.

Couldn't have picked a better place to be. Everything really good quality and very comfortable. Hot tub great and such a lovely warm house. The welcome pack was lovely , would definitely recommend and would come again. Thanks Sarah for a lovely break

From Booking to Contacting Owner and leaving the property everything was perfect and easy.

Cottage is very secluded and on the doorstep the Peaks. Aldi and Tesco 5 mins away plus the Tupton Tap is a lovely pub just up the road. Cottage is very warm thanks to both the underfloor heating and the two log burners. Hot Tub is a great addition all rooms beautifully furnished.

absolutely fantastic

The toilet in the upstairs bathroom was not fixed to anything!

The master bedroom had no en suite just a family bathroom upstairs to share.The other shower was in the downstairs toilet as a wet room but water went all over - not really a second bathroom. The light bulbs had been replaced in the cooker hood but just left hanging down! A strange lamp had been fixed up over the kitchen sink to give a bit more light to the darkish kitchen. The owners came up to the property twice on the sunday to check the hot tub and whilst we appreciate it may need chemicals in it, we were leaving the following morning and perhaps it could have waited until then. The owner messaged us on the sunday evening to ask if we were planning on leaving early? otherwise would come and collect the key back at 10am! We have stayed in Sykes cottages several times and this was the most expensive property to date and also the least favourite. We appreciate that this must happen occasionally and it didn't spoil our weekend away.

A wonderful place to stay!

The owners provided lovely welcome pack and fresh flowers on arrival and were helpful in swiftly resolving a slight malfunction with the bathtub plug. Had all the facilities we needed and the farm vending machine shop at the end of the lane is super handy for fresh eggs, bread, milk etc. Peaceful and quiet location surrounded by beautiful scenery we would definitely stay again. Very happy customers!

Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage is absolutely amazing.

Much much better then the pictures reflect. The location (though tricky to find), is wonderfully peaceful and quiet. Ideal for relaxing and getting away from it all. The herd of daisy cows that walk through the adjacent field is a magical sight in the morning - especially for young kids! The hot tub and the little extras adds a special touch. Could not fault this place. Thank you so much !!

We stayed for a week at Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage.

It was fantastic. We had two young boys with us - aged 5 and 7. Coming from London, they loved the open space and fresh air and, of course, the outdoor Jacuzzi! The cottage had everything we needed for a perfect stay, and nearby, in the Peak District National Park, we did lots of day trips and cycling. Sarah and her son were extremely helpful with their tips on easy cycling trails for the kids and other excursions we should do. Set in the middle of a huge farm, the cottage was nice and quiet so we all got plenty of good sleep too! I would definitely recommend this cottage.

Thank you so much for a great stay in this beautiful cottage.

It is tucked away up a long drive so was extremely peaceful. The welcome basket was a real treat including local milk, eggs, bread and cake! The beds were so comfortable and the hot tub was amazing.

A wonderful stay in a beautiful cottage, lovely surroundings and a great place to visit with family or a group of friends.

Great communication from the hosts and a very well equipped, welcoming holiday home.