The Shavings

Rating
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Reviews

Mr Ellis
December 2018

“Very enjoyable stay.”

The owner Steve was very helpful and welcoming. I even got an upgrade to the Loft as the TV Sky Box broke in The Shavings. No fault of the owners. Just one of those things. Biscuits, tea, coffee, milk on arrival too. I would definitely stay there again. Very good value for money and a great base from which to explore the Peak District. Many thanks.

The owner Steve was very helpful and welcoming. I even got an upgrade to the Loft as the TV Sky Box broke in The Shavings. No fault of the owners. Just one of those things. Biscuits, tea, coffee, milk on arrival too. I would definitely stay there again. Very good value for money and a great base from which to explore the Peak District. Many thanks.
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Mrs Latchford August 2018

“Just in terms of The Shavings Cottage.”

It definitely met our expectations but 2 small additions would be useful. 1. I feel that the bathroom could benefit from some hooks on the back of the door or on the wall. 2. We had a small dog with us and felt that a gate on the garden wall entrance would have been useful.
Mr Taylor-gooby August 2018

“The owners were very friendly and helpful The property was exceptionally clean”
Mr Thomas June 2018

“This was the 4th year at The Shavings and as always the owners, could not do enough to make our holiday enjoyable.”

Tea, coffee and biscuits were left for us to enjoy when we arrived (great start after 4 hour drive). Jessie (the dog) as always greeted us with waggy tail and wanted fussed. Definitely going back again without hesitation.
Mrs Youlden June 2018

“We had a Wonderful holiday, the Shavings is lovely and cosy.”

The owners Steve and Trish are very welcoming and friendly. Nice quiet location but near enough to lots of places of interest . Would definitely recommend the Shavings
Mr Hines May 2018

“The small water heater over the sink was useless.”

The door to the shower room would not latch or lock was reported 1st day The answer was someone got trapped in it and had to Jamb the latch .The latch popped out on its own later in the first week that meant eather one of us could get trapped in the shower so I Jammed it back temporary then reported again He said I will remove lock he came across to do this we went out on our return I noticed there was a new lock fitted To my dismay it was fitted wrong way round and the bottom hinge was broken this is how it stayed. It had a brand new kitchen fitted but the grill handle. Was the wrong one he thought someone might have swapped it and said we would have to use oven mitts. Mattress was bad springs where on the way through also would like to know why it was advertised as a cottage but really it was a bed sit . We still enjoyed our holiday though we were there for 2 weeks but no washing facilities sorry about all this Mr & Mrs Hines
Mr Waldren April 2018

“Small wardrobe with no hangers for trousers.”

2 small mirrors with no lights nearby for ladies to do makeup a full length mirror would have been the answer maybe the one over the bed.no room for bedside lockers but room for 2 shelves which would have been helpful. The small mirror over the sink if you tried to use it you would knock the shelf. the sink was for a caravan when there was plenty of room for a full size one. the very small hot water boiler over the sink when turned to hot would switch itself off. no grill handle. one small frying pan 6 inch
Miss Bell March 2018

“The owners were lovely and went to the effort of putting easter eggs in the cottage for our arrival!”

Miles of footpaths to explore (particularly enjoyed walking through the farmland on the public footpath to King Sterndale close by. Fantastic holiday all round and we shall be using the company to rebook again. Thanks for a lovely holiday!
Mrs Hilton February 2018

“Had a wonderful time, unfortunately got snowed in by "the beast from the east" the cottage was lovely and cosy, and well placed for all that is on offer in the Peak District National Park, we will definitely be returning soon.”
Ms Harper January 2018

“I am a writer.”

I was left in peace. Lovely owners. The property was spotless and very comfortable. Great kitchen. Plenty of heating. Hot shower. Lovely walk around the field behind with very friendly horses. Supermarket nearby. Just perfect.
AndyMac1314 December 2017

“Simply lovely”

Stayed here over Christmas and it was perfect. We were warmly welcomed and the studio is everything we hoped for. Cosy, warm, well-equipped. We found mince pies to enjoy when we arrived. Would definitely come here again (the visitors book is full of people that have been here multiple times and positive comments). Thank you!
Mrs Winter March 2017

“This was our third trip on which we stayed in a Sykes cottage and each time we have had a truly wonderful experience.”

We will be using Sykes cottages for our next walking holiday. The dogs agree too.
Mrs Armstrong March 2017

“In a lovely location,near Buxton and all facilities,lots of great walk on your door step.”

Very quiet and peaceful.
Russell R May 2015

“Excellent base for the peaks.”

We have just returned home after a lovely week in this area. The shavings is perfect for a couple and dog. Comfortable accommodation with all amenities we needed. Clean and tidy cottage with own parking, greeted by a pack of cookies and fresh milk. There is plenty of heating so this can be used all year. From the visitors book there appears people on their 7 and 8th visit's. Can't recommend highly enough. So thank you for a lovely stay. We may well returned if you have a vacancy. Would recommend you use the A515 access on your first visit and avoid the A6 side until you find your way around.
dhbailey September 2014

“Very Relaxing Break”

After a long drive from Devon motorway gridlocks.we arrived at the shavings,lovely bigger than expected ideal for a couple everything one would need .and very comfortable.Very good position for visiting many places.
A FlipKey verified reviewer August 2014

“Superb week”

I stayed at The Shavings earlier this year and would have no hesitation in going back. The accommodation was superb, very comfortable and the accommodation is in a nice quiet spot. It is in an ideal spot for visiting many places. I have no hesitation in recommending this accommodation to anyone.
A FlipKey verified reviewer November 2012

“Loved it!”

We spent a few days at The Shavings in September. We loved the quiet location and we felt very welcome indeed. The owner showed us everything and suggested things to do & see in the area. The cottage is just the right size for a couple, with a fully equipped kitchen and a very comfortable bed. There was one slight problem: the cottage smelled a little damp and some wooden cooking utensils were mouldy but we alerted the owner to this when we left, because it really wasn't a big deal - he was shocked and apologized. It seems that a pipe in the kitchen wall was causing problems. He said he was going to have it looked immediately. We will probably be back - next time with our dog! I would recommend this cottage to people who want some peace and quiet. As it's a working farm, there is the occasional farm noise but nothing that bothered us. People with allergies to mould etc might want to check ahead if the problem has been fixed.
Lifestyler4 August 2012

“Very convenient base in the Peak”

Terrific value for money. Excellent kitchen, and pretty much everything else you could need, with parking right outside. There is also a small seating area on the patio. The location is very convenient for both outdoor activities and for visiting Buxton: you feel you are in the middle of the countryside, but the town is only a couple of miles away. I would just be aware that you have another bedroom on top of you in the upstairs accommodation, and if young children are staying there you are likely to be woken early in the morning. A bonus is the shared laundry: very useful to have a washing machine available.
A FlipKey verified reviewer September 2011

“Very enjoyable and memorable holiday”

The owners were helpful nice people who made us very welcome. We enjoyed our stay very much
A FlipKey verified reviewer May 2011

“Fantastically relaxing!!”

The Shavings was a compact rental, with all the amenities that you would expect. The very friendly owners were on hand to show us around and offer advice on places to visit, they had ensured that we had fresh milk to see us through until the next day.It was hard to believe that this place was so close to the main a6 road because situated as it is atop a hill, via a wooded valley, you could have been miles from the nearest habitation. Of course the stunning Peak District all around us was the icing on the cake. Would not be able to recommend this highly enough, more than value for money. Thank you!
A FlipKey verified reviewer November 2010

“very enyoyable stay”

we enjoyed our stay at the shavings, everyone was very friendly and helpful The only complaint we had was, the sink in the bathroom which was too small and leaked all over thr floor coseqently we had to wash in the kitchen sink
A FlipKey verified reviewer July 2010

“Slightly Off The Beaten Path”

The property is located in a very quiet hamlet a couple of miles outside Buxton. If you are happy to drive everywhere including to the pub, shop, restaurant etc then you will be fine. The property was very cosy, clean, and well maintained and is a good size for a couple.
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2009

“great holidays”

The home was wonderful!!! We stayed at a very nice place and the customers were very friendly. There is a lot to do in Buxton. We visited some caverns and we visited the Farmer´s market which was very interesting. It was so nice - we will be back soon!
A FlipKey verified reviewer December 2009

“Cosy, Great value”

We were made to feel very welcome. The property was clean, well-equipped and set in a beautiful area. Everything we wanted for a short break for two people, thanks!

Features

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

The property

Buxton 2.5 miles. A charmingly-cosy studio apartment, set in the rural hamlet of Cowdale.

This property is a lovely alternative to the usual Peak District cottages, in a superb location on the edge of the Peak District National Park, just 2.5 miles from Buxton.

Set on the ground floor of an old stone barn, The Shavings offers comfortable, welcoming accommodation.

This is an ideal location for making the most of what's on offer in the area - there are plenty of varied and enjoyable walks from the door, not to mention a choice of renowned cycle trails within easy reach.

Add to that the wonderful surrounding countryside, theme parks, historic houses and market towns (offering delicious locally-produced food and drink!) and you are left in no doubt that The Shavings is a wonderfully welcoming and economical base for a relaxing holiday in the Peak District.

Note: This property is next to Refs. 951 and 10235, together they sleep 6.

Accommodation

All ground floor. One studio room with double bed, fitted kitchen area with breakfast bar and sitting area with woodburner-effect electric fire. Shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Amenities

Skirting heaters and electric fire in sitting area
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV, DVD, WiFi
Shared use of laundry room with washer/dryer
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Shared outdoor sitting area with furniture
Ample off road parking
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pubs 2.5 miles (Buxton)
Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

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About the location

BUXTON

Tideswell 7 miles; Bakewell 12 miles; Matlock 21 miles.

It was the constant 28 degrees centigrade of the bubbling blue waters of Buxton's eight thermal springs that originally attracted the Romans to the town. However it was during the 18th and 19th centuries, under the patronage of successive Dukes of Devonshire, that the Palladian splendour of the Buxton of today was designed and built - including the magnificent semi-circular Crescent, The Great Stable, Hall Bank, The Square, The Pavilion Gardens and The Opera House. Today visitors continue to enjoy these magnificent buildings and gardens, as well as the Opera House's full programme and annual festivals of music and arts. There is good walking close by with rugged peaks to the north and gentle hills and dales to the south and a number of pretty towns and villages are dotted throughout including Bakewell, Ashford-in-the-Water, Castleton and Edale. The stunning properties of Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall are within easy driving distance and must be seen while visiting this area. A great base for exploring the Peak District.

Region Information

Peak District Cottage Holidays

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews

“Very enjoyable stay.”

“Just in terms of The Shavings Cottage.”

“The owners were very friendly and helpful The property was exceptionally clean”

“This was the 4th year at The Shavings and as always the owners, could not do enough to make our holiday enjoyable.”

“We had a Wonderful holiday, the Shavings is lovely and cosy.”

“The small water heater over the sink was useless.”

“Small wardrobe with no hangers for trousers.”

“The owners were lovely and went to the effort of putting easter eggs in the cottage for our arrival!”

“Had a wonderful time, unfortunately got snowed in by "the beast from the east" the cottage was lovely and cosy, and well placed for all that is on offer in the Peak District National Park, we will definitely be returning soon.”

“I am a writer.”

“Simply lovely”

“This was our third trip on which we stayed in a Sykes cottage and each time we have had a truly wonderful experience.”

“In a lovely location,near Buxton and all facilities,lots of great walk on your door step.”

“Excellent base for the peaks.”

“Very Relaxing Break”

“Superb week”

“Loved it!”

“Very convenient base in the Peak”

“Very enjoyable and memorable holiday”

“Fantastically relaxing!!”

“very enyoyable stay”

“Slightly Off The Beaten Path”

“great holidays”

“Cosy, Great value”