The Manor House

The location was lovely and we had a meal in the pub across the road which was superb.

The character of the house was lovely although a bit dark on cloudy days. The beds were very comfortable and bed linen and towels were excellent. The only 2 'problems' we encountered were there were not enough suitable dining chairs and the heating was a bit hit and miss leaving us cold most evenings as it went off too early (and we were not able to adjust the settings) although there was a wood burner in the front room but not in the back room where we spent every evening as it was more comfortable seating. The garden was beautiful and plenty of garden furniture.

The Manor House is a spacious, characterful period house in a lovely area with great outdoor space, views and a pub opposite.

The 6 bedrooms, two of which had single and pull out beds, had the flexible sleeping arrangements we needed as a mix of couples, singles, families and a dog. The kitchen is very well equipped. The games cupboard and play facilities in the outside space - which had a broken climbing frame - could do with updating. If you want to use the pull out beds let the owner know in advance, as these are not made up unless requested (though someone came over to sort within 20 minutes when I called.)

Charming spacious period property.

We loved the original features and quirkiness of uneven floors etc. Kitchen was very well appointed and equipped and flowed into the dining area which created a great social hub. The bedrooms were all of a good size and very comfortable. Garden and grounds with their lovely views were appreciated.

This is a beautiful grade two listed property in the Derbyshire countryside.

There was plenty of space for our mixed ages group party. The house was warm downstairs due to the underfloor heating and eventually upstairs as well. The kitchen is well equipped for a large group and the welcome package was good. Due to the weather there was water ingress through some of the windows and through the wall in the top bedroom. The.manager had left towels to help deal with this. There is ample parking space outside. Good location for the many attractions in the area.

We spent a really enjoyable long weekend at the Manor House with a party of 11.

The house was really spacious and extremely clean, lovely comfortable beds and very atmospheric. Kitchen was brilliantly kitted out, down to a meat thermometer. The house is in a lovely position with walking on the doorstep. Was a pity we couldn’t stay longer, thank you!

We arrived in one of the worst storms of the year.

The house was welcoming and warm. All nine of us had arrived by early evening and we all said how brilliant the house was. Everything you needed was there and all in good order. A wonderful time was had by all. Thank you

Lovely large house,loved the place.

My family of 9 met from different parts of the country at the Manor House for a weekend of talking, fun and laughter.

The house was wonderful, it was everything we could have wished for. It was so interesting and authentic being su h and old place. It was warm and the kitchen especially was lovely. We would definitely go back there.

Lovely cottage , very quirky plenty of pots,pans etc for cooking meals for the 9 of us.

located near a wonderful pub The crown inn.we did have a couple of maintenance problems the fan oven wasn’t working on arrival and the kitchen tap had problems.we reported these and the same day an engineer arrived and fixed both problems.

Ideal accomodation for a large multi generational group.

Gardens were fantastic. Everything we needed could be found in the property. Pub opposite was very handy. Some minor difficulties with wheelchair user independently navigating the threshold to the ground floor bedroom . All in all a great stay and would visit again.

Beautiful old house in wonderful countryside.

Booked for a family holiday to celebrate big birthdays. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed it. Very convenient for Alton Towers and surrounding towns but quiet and peaceful. The pub across the road served us all a superb meal on our last night. Highly recommended.

We fell in love with the manor house.

It's absolutely stunning. Was just as described if not better. Plenty of room stunning surroundings and just the most magical house. Will definitely stay here again.

Loved the place!

And service via email and phone. All top notch. Many thanks and kindest regards to you

The house is beautiful, a little hard to find but plenty of parking once you’re in.

First impressions was amazing so well decorated and so beautiful, a welcome basket was left for us which was so nice of the owner! There was a few things left by previous holiday tenants which wasn’t ideal (including a prescribed personal cream!) but otherwise the house was very well cleaned. We was left a basket of complimentary logs for the fire which was lovely but no matter what we couldn’t figure out how to put the heating on so a very cold stay for us, admittedly we didn’t contact management until the last day but we made do with blankets and jumpers.

Arrived to a beautiful clean and warm Manor House Everything you could wish for was catered for.

On another note, might we suggest a mirror in the downstairs Bedroom and in the downstairs shower room a toilet roll holder and a hook to hang your clothes on All in all a lovely weekend away

Booked this house as a family get together as we all live in different parts of Uk.

Worked out perfectly. Lots of space with 2 living rooms. Kitchen and bathrooms are all of a high standard and kitchen was impressively stocked with plenty of crockery, cooking equipment and space to cook and entertain. Outside space was fab. Spent a whole day playing garden games and sitting in the sunshine catching up. Lovely walks from here to. Great communication with host. Brilliant pub directly opposite serving best Sunday roast ever ! Only things for improvement is tv lounge would really benefit from a new sofa / no mirrors in some of the bedrooms and mattress in one bedroom Could do with being replaced. We all live in modern houses so It was lovely to spend a week In such an old house with its quirks and uneven floors. Would definitely return and glad to see the owner investing in the property but keeping it true to its heritage.

Great location, close to Alton Towers and opposite a nice pub.

Was extremely hot and stuffy as summer time, and very few windows opened to allow fresh air. There were fans, but they just blew the hot air about. This meant it felt very musty and we left a night early as we could not sleep very well due to the heat and lack of fresh air in the house. Such a shame, as otherwise it was an amazing place to stay, very grand and with well equipped kitched. If windows could be opened it would have been perfect.

Interesting house in a great location and opposite a lovely pub, Perfect

This was a lovely property for a family holiday, with pets .

Comfortable , but not so smart that we couldn't have fun in the house, which we took full advantage of. Good selection of toys and games in the cupboard and the stairgate meant it was easy to keep the dog downstairs. Unfortunately , the garden wasn't entirely enclosed in any area, so we couldn't let the dog roam around. The tumble dryer was broken and we were disappointed there wasn't a barbecue, although there was a big bag of charcoal! In all, it was a great property, with plenty to do in the area.

Lovely property.

Well equipped kitchen unfortunately no roasting tins or baking trays. Dishwasher didn't work and couldn't be repaired during our stay. Good quality bed linen and excellent water pressure in bathrooms. However the two main lounges are in desperate need of some TLC. Sadly this let the property down for us. Photos available if required.

We were anticipating our 83 year old mother would be able to use the downstairs bedroom advertised as disabled access but the distance to the toilet made this impractical for her.

The uneven floorboards on the first floor and landing was a danger for her and perhaps this should be highlighted more.

Outstanding.

We were a family of 8 adults and 4 children together for a special occasion. It was like staying in a National Trust property. Never stopped anywhere like it before. Bedrooms and all rooms were huge and very tastefully decorated. Beds were super comfy and lots of places to sit and relax. Spotlessly clean and very well maintained with one exception - the induction hob wasn't working. We were informed about this beforehand and temporary arrangements made for us so we changed our meal plan. Obviously this could be a big issue - but for us it was not. The only other negative was the top floor bedroom. Great for the kids but we happened to be there on the rare occasion of a lovely summer weekend and the room was extremely warm. A cooling air-con unit in this room is a must! The garden/drive is well laid out, very peaceful, well maintained and with ample tables and chairs - all of which were well used. The property is across the road from the Crown Inn - a lovely pub serving excellent food - very busy so you need to book and both are situated in a lovely little village. I've never written this before but yes I would go back.

The Manor was fabulous, such a beautiful house with so much history, it was a joy to spend the weekend there with family.

The Manor was so well equipped, clean and comfortable. With so many quirks of the old building to enjoy, the wonky floors, doors that didn’t fit and if course the beautiful beams. We organised ourselves, a 1920s murder mystery which fitted the location perfectly. I have no complaints about this beautiful house. Only one point, our party was aged 30 up to 85 and everyone said they would have benefited with fans in the bedrooms. The windows are original leaded so can understand the secondary glazing but in the bedrooms there was very little air. Thanks again for a great stay

A lovely family stay in a beautiful location.

I will definitely keep this house in mind for future stays.

Great house for large family gathering.

More child friendly than expected with large room to play in. Would be lovely in the summer with the large garden and nice pub literally across the road. The wi fi isn't great but that's a good thing as it forced people to put their devices away. I would definitely stop here again but if your over 6ft mind your head, lots of low beams and doors.

Fabulous quirky property.

Very spacious and warm. Accommodated our toddler grandson and a very sensitive Viszla extremely well. Panelled bedroom like being on a ship with wonky floorboards and doors . The goat got a nasty suprise when we appeared in the garden but managed to hop over the gate into its proper field before the dog could say hello. Very well equipped with a small supply of tea and coffee-big bottle milk left for us in the fridge. Obviously a much loved family home and not a sterile holiday venue.

Amazing house, very clean.

Think the uneven floors helped reduce the alcohol!!!the cistern on the upstairs toilet (not the bathroom) didn't always refill so needed a jiggle. Good provision of cot, high chair, plastic crockery, toys, dishwasher tablets. Brill cookware- we always bring good knives but didn't need too- sharp! Lovely garden- kids loved the slide despite the wet! The goat from the field nearby jumped through the compost bin into the garden- again kids loved it!! Very very very warm house.

Beautiful house with a fabulous mix of old and new.

Such charming character but with lovely modern bathrooms and kitchen. Temperature was perfect throughout the stay… in January. Added bonus of the lovely Pub across the road. Would definitely recommend

We had a lovely family stay at the Manor House.

Plenty of room for all of us in this impressive old house, full of character. Village is lovely and we enjoyed a drink at the pub across the road. We did a couple of nearby walks in the Rolling countryside which we enjoyed despite the rain. Would definitely recommend a stay here.

Another great stay at The Manor House.

We were a group of 4 families with young children and the space worked great. Both indoors and outdoors there was plenty of space for everyone. The children loved the garden and the secret toy cupboard! Adults loved the very well equipped kitchen and great dining space for eating, socialising and board games. The house really had everything you could need. Location wise is fantastic. We had a Tesco delivery but topped up at Ashborne shops only a few miles away. We all enjoyed days out at Peak Wildlife Park and Sudbury Hall. We will definitely be back. Thank you again.

Would highly recommend this property.

Several days before arrival, we received a comprehensive information pack; the detailed instructions on how to find the property were a big help for those guests whose satnav took them to the school! The house is full of charm with many original features, yet has modern kitchen, bathrooms etc. The kitchen was very well equipped and the welcome pack, including doggy treats, was much appreciated. There was plenty of space for our party of 10 plus 2 dogs, and the separate sitting rooms were great for a group that size. The photos don't do justice to the garden, which is extensive and well maintained. There is a dog friendly pub over the road which serves good food. I'm not sure why Sykes advertises this property as having 2 bathrooms - there are definitely 3! The description also doesn't mention the (rather lovely) stairgate which, while not at the foot of the stairs so not perfect for babies/toddlers, keeps the dogs downstairs.

What an absolutely lovely property!

Set in an idyllic location, with a host of charm and beautiful character this house was perfect for out family and friends weekend away. Everything was finished to a high standard, it has everything you need. We loved the quirkiness of the property. Also, huge bonus of a fabulous pub just over the road!!! Only issue is the heat and some rooms have sealed windows so it gets extremely hot. And it may have been nice to have a games room instead of 2 sitting rooms, however we would come back again in a heartbeat! Thank you.

What an amazing house.

The photos don't actually do the quality, space and cleanliness of this house justice. Beautiful setting in a little village (pub spitting distance) with lovely garden space for dining outside and children to play. Well equipped kitchen. Toy cupboard much appreciated. For our group of 9 adults, 2 kids and 3 babies it was a perfect find. We'll be staying again!

Amazing property set in small village in Beautiful countryside.

Perfectly peaceful in late May early June. Plenty to do within short drive. House is stocked with almost anything you may need. 65” television broke down whilst we were there and was replaced the next day… so great service! Had such a lovely time I’m almost reluctant to leave this review in case its booked up next time we want to visit!

What a beautiful and handsome old property this is, with its quirks and history.

Despite the age of the property the key facilities such as the kitchen and bathrooms were modern and fully equipped. Comfy beds made for a good nights sleep and lovely back garden was a lovely place to sit and unwind after a busy day at near by Alton Towers (where me and my family of 9 were for the weekend). Only suggestion I would make is to put more sofas/seating in one of the 2 lounges (not enough for more than 6) and change the other into a games room (pool table, darts etc), as its a shame we didnt use the other room as we all wanted to spend the time together and not be split into 2 rooms just so we can sit down. Aside from that, we loved our stay and will be back !

Fabulous character and comfortable house so well equipped and never cold even though the weather was chilly.

Ty

Amazing property for a birthday gathering.

Had everything we could need and to have such a nice pub across the road was a bonus.

We were very happy with the property.

It is in a great location and provided ample comfortable accommodation. There are just a few suggestions: The available beds and layout needs updating - specifically the trundle beds that we needed to make use of because not all our guests were in couples. The details indicated no baby facilities - in actual fact there was a high chair and a travel cot so I need not have brought (and purchased!) these There was no pepper mill bizarrely although there was a container of peppercorns! There was no indication of what to do with the recycling although separate bins were provided. We generated a lot over the holiday period and could find nowhere nearby to take it. Otherwise the property was was well equipped, warm and a most interesting property to host a large family gathering over New Year, Thank you.

Gorgeous property full of character with potential of being 5*.

Overall we had a fantastic stay but a few things bothered us. Here are the things that could be improved. Full replacement of range oven. We were told the day before the hob was broken. This was a nightmare when cooking for 10 people. We were given a late check out as a gesture of goodwill which was no good to us as we had to go back to work. The x2 temporary hob plates were not great but we had no choice. We relied more on the oven which wasn’t super reliable either (uneven heat etc). Maybe just replace the whole thing?! Living room arrangements, the 1 with the working chimney is the one we used the most as it had the big tv and log burner in it. There are 2 sofas and 1 big bean bag, we were a group of 10 so it always meant a few people were sat on the floor or beanbag which is not ideal. We wanted to sit as a group and felt like this set up was better for a group of 6 adults… please look at this as at full capacity it would be even worse (groups don’t always want to sit in separate rooms). The freestanding bath was something a lot of us wanted to use but it isn’t installed at level so it wobbles from side to side, doesn’t feel safe, again please look into this.

A wonderful property with great facilities.

We cooked our pre Christmas dinner for 11. Pub over the road. We are going to book again. Thank you for a great property. It made our stay extra special. Alison

Really enjoyed our family stay at the Manor House.

Excellent property - all the bed rooms a really good size and the beds were so comfy. Great to have 2 large lounges to spread out in and a very well equipped kitchen.

Thought the property was great & well equipped.

It was lovely & clean & we really appreciated the hamper on arrival. The milk was a lovely touch too so thank you! Perfect for a group our size. Pub next door (The Crown Inn) was also great. Feedback - I would say more toilet roll should be given. We also couldn’t access the cupboard under the stairs with the washing machine in it as it was locked & no key was given for this. We would definitely recommend this place to friends. Thanks for having us!

We had a lovely weekend break.

The house was able to comfortably accommodate the extended family including a young toddler, it was especially useful having 2 living rooms. The traditional features are beautiful, as is the garden, instructions provided were thorough. I would happily book again.

Excellent house which I would happily use again.

We had a wonderful family holiday.

What a beautiful home, Even better in real life than the photographs.

Stayed for a week in July with family, our toddler and dogs and couldn’t have asked for more. we had a great ‘staycay’ !! The Manor House had everything we needed and more to make our holiday enjoyable, there was a detailed guide left by the owner explaining how everything worked from heating to wifi and lots of info about local area which was great. As an added bonus at the bottom of the garden was a field with alpacas and goats (I believe owned by neighbours) which our toddler absolutely loved :) would definitely recommend and would love to go back again ourselves one day.

We had a great stay in this lovely manor house, which very comfortably hosted 12 of us.

The location was lovely and quiet and decently connected to amenities and attractions nearby. The communal spaces were very comfortable and the grounds were beautiful. The only thing I'd add is that it would have been nice to have had some items left in the kitchen, e.g. oil, salt&pepper, foil so we didn't have to start completely from scratch on arrival. Overall though, a brilliant place to spend a weekend and I would recommend to all.

Everything we expected and more

- Really spacious house, great for a big group - Outdoor space is really nice for summer breaks - The owners and management company are really helpful and respond to questions promptly - The welcome basket with coffee and biscuits was lovely - The only real drawback is there is only 1 shower and 1 wet room which didn't feel like enough for the number of people that can be accomodated

Amazing property, all the family loved it and great outdoor space for the children to play and adults to have a relaxing time in the beautiful gardens.

Loved it.

Once we got in - key box really hard to open and needs replacing.

Comfortable house with lovely large back garden. Modern well equipped kitchen with dining table large enough to seat all 10 of us. 4 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on 1st floor worked well for 8 guests. We used ground floor bedroom and wet room. Bedroom had no hanging space and even with radiator full on was quite cold. We raided the 2nd floor bedroom for extra quilts etc. Small additions would have made stay more comfortable - mirrors in bedrooms and hooks or hanging pegs in bathrooms, especially the wet room. Overall though lovely stay - friendly neighbours and good pub immediately opposite were added bonuses.

Loved the setting and the beautiful countryside.

Very interesting old and quirky house. Loved the space. Had a great week even though weather poor. Lots to do nearby. Although very old house, the kitchen and bathrooms modern with quality fixtures and fittings and good facilities. Only real negative - kitchen, bathrooms, bed linen and towels clean but upstairs very dusty and full of cobwebs. I do appreciate that keeping an old house in the country cobweb free would be a full-time job but upstairs really needs a good dust! If looking for accommodation in same area would definitely be happy to be book again.

We had a fabulous stay at Manor House- pros and cons.

. Pros- house is very clean, kitchen well equiped, fabulous large garden for adults and children, 2 lounges make it perfect for a family getaway so children can have their own space too. Its is a beautiful old house with wonky floors/walls etc - this is part of the charm. A lovely welcome basket from the owners. Pub opposite for lunch/dinner if required. Cons, only 8 dining chairs which is strange as it is a house for 12-14 so you can’t eat together. We were lucky with the weather and ate outside but would be a pain in bad weather. Even in April the house was boiling!! Only 1 bedroom had opening windows which made us all slightly uncomfortable- the attic bedroom is classed as a family room but was unbearably hot, admittedly there was a fan but in the summer you wouldnt be able to be upstairs, only a tiny unopening window up there.

Lovely property, exactly what we were looking for to celebrate a special birthday with family and friends.

Well stocked kitchen and large fridge freezer to accommodate everything for a party of 10 kids and adults! Great communication from both owners who provide comprehensive info pack, to the property manager who kept in touch regarding an issue on the first night. (Electrician needed to attend to fix problem from previous guests) Would highly recommend.

Gorgeous property.

Much attention to detail. Loved everything about it. So comfortable and beautiful.

Overall a lovely stay!

Positives - the house is beautiful with gorgeous listed features. A modern, fully stocked kitchen. Beautiful grounds and gardens. The pub across the road does great food and the staff were so friendly! Negatives - the mattress in the double bed in the black and white room is very uncomfortable and I’ve been left with back pain after sleeping on it for a few days! Definitely needs a new one. The two living rooms were a bit sparse, could do with some side tables for drinks and lamps.

Beautiful house even better than described in a great location.

A home away from home we will be back!

Beautiful property, lots of room for all the guests, kitchen is fully equipped with everything you need.

Very nice location and close to the pub.

Hi There was just a few niggly things we found with our stay.

Some of the kitchen equipment was dirty when we came to use it and a member of the party found a dirty sock under their bed. Some of the older members of the party found sitting in the sofas quite difficult as they are all very low. The rain started to leak in the front window in the lounge room and near the fridge in the kitchen, but we were in the middle of storm Eunice so not unexpected. Overall it was a lively stay in a very comfy, quirky cottage

We had a lovely weekend at The Manor House.

The house is beautiful and really clean! The bedding was fresh and crisp. Little extras like family games and a welcome basket were fab. The only downfall I would say was that the mattresses are quite hard. The pub over the road was lovely as we went for a family meal there. I would definitely stay there again!

We had a fantastic time away at The Manor House.

It was clean, warm and had everything we could possibly need for a comfortable stay. We loved the fact there are two sitting rooms - great for the kids! It is a spacious yet cosy house and we all enjoyed getting out in the garden too. We hope to return soon! Thanks for a wonderful stay!

The Manor House was absolutely amazing, it exceeded our expectations.

It’s a Beautiful place to get away for the whole family, with lots of space but still very cosy. Absolutely beautiful grounds on the outside. Inside it has a really special feel with the history but also still has a modern twist. I Couldn’t recommend this place enough.