White Swan Cottage

46 Customer Reviews

• "We had a lovely stay at White Swan Cottage, nestled in a quintessential English village."

  The cottage was spacious and full of character, with large, cozy rooms and charming touches like the four-poster bed. The sofa, armchairs, and bed were all very comfortable, making it easy to relax and feel at home. Tv was easy to use with lots of content to watch. Everything was clean, well maintained, and the generous welcome pack was a really thoughtful gesture. The village itself was beautiful, with stunning views — we especially enjoyed taking the kids to the nearby park, which was perfect for families. Just a couple of minor points: the tea canister was empty, and since we hadn’t brought our own tea bags, we missed having a morning cuppa. We also had a bit of trouble figuring out with the shower, which kept switching between hot and cold — though to be fair, the handbook guide provided had lots of helpful details. Overall, we had a really enjoyable stay and would happily return. A peaceful, charming getaway in a lovely setting.

  Reviewed by Ishan4.7★May 2025

• "We were disappointed that there wasn’t a salad bowl and servers, or better choice of glasses, as it is self-catering!"

  The TV was very difficult to understand, it could have been in a better position, or moveable. There was no TV in the bedroom, which we have always had previously in your properties. The sofa was very uncomfortable - I think ‘dead’ would be a good description. No visitors book, which is usually helpful. The bathroom really needed a shelf, as we had to put toilet bags on the floor or in the bath. A few hooks around shower and somewhere for soap would have been useful. Also the shower leaked around the door frame.

  Reviewed by Anne4.1★Apr 2025

• "White Swan Cottage was a really lovely cottage in a fabulous location."

  It was clean and very comfortable and had everything we needed for our 5day/4night stay. We had no trouble parking and managed to get a spot right outside the cottage. My only observation is that the bath is not full size so if you are tall and like a bath, it could be a bit of a squeeze, I’m 5’ 4 and it was fine for me but hubby is over 6’ !!! There is however a good pressured shower as well. Village life was idyllic, amazing circular walks right from the front door. A good choice of local shop, cafe, and bakers for all your needs (nice to be able to walk along the road each day for fresh Homity pie or a slice of cake) as well as a good choice of pubs for eating out. We only managed to get to the Farmyard Inn, which was great. Youlgreve is definitely a really lovely, friendly village. We would definitely consider returning.

  Thank you so much for you great feedback, we are so glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Zylpha5.0★Apr 2025

• "From the moment we entered White Swan Cottage we knew we had found excellence."

  The attention to detail, the pristine cleanliness and subtle touches, such as the warmth of the rooms, the spotless decor and beautiful colour schemes were so welcoming and inviting. This has been the best cottage we have ever stayed in and have already booked for next year. A gem of a find.

  Thank you so much for you wonderful feedback. We are so pleased you had a great stay and look forward to having you back! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Apr 2025

• "We enjoyed our stay so much we have already booked for next year,fantastic week"

  Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the Peak District. We can’t wait for your stay next year! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ivan5.0★Mar 2025

• "Beautiful cottage inside and out only niggle we had was the log burner in the kitchen which couldn't be regulated as the seal needs replacing also would have been nice to use the open fire in the evening."

  But all that said we had a lovely time in your cottage and in youlgreave itself.

  Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the Peak District. Hope you stay again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Feb 2025

• "A comfortable and warm cottage with all the facilities you need."

  We were only two but would be perfect for four as quite spacious. Has a pretty garden close by. We enjoyed our week on Youlgrave.

  Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the Peak District. Hope you stay again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Christine Ailsa5.0★Jan 2025

• "Generally good accommodation."

  We liked how clean the property was and it's location. We did think however the following improvements could be made: 1..the property is advertised as pet friendly but on arrival handbook stated pets not allowed furniture. This made our stay tricky as we had not packed for this so we needed to improvise. 2. The shower ran hot and cold when used and water pressure was low. 3. The WiFi was low speed and requires a booster so it can reach all rooms. 4. The parking was limited. 5. On arrival, the instructions where not clear on how to open the front door in terms of having to pull the door to unlock it.

  Thanks for your feedback. We will look into what you have noted. With parking, it does state in description, on road parking, and it’s a very popular village so does get busy. But there is parking down most of the roads close by. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alexander4.4★Nov 2024

• "A very nice cottage situated in Youlgreave, a surprisingly busy little village that's well served with a couple of fantastic bakeries, general store and welcoming pubs."

  Its location is ideal for visiting Chatsworth, Bakewell, Buxton etc and there's some lovely walks nearby. Bed very comfortable, I normally have a sore back sleeping in a different bed :) Could have done with a few more utensils in the kitchen, but we managed. One thing to note, it's on-street parking, we did normally find a space relatively near, but of course the day we left our car was a bit further away, which made packing everything a bit more difficult. A very pleasant stay though in a lovely area.

  Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the Peak District. Hope you stay again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Suzanne4.4★Nov 2024

• "Lovely cottage in a lovely area."

  Just what we were looking for with public footpaths so close.

  Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the Peak District. Hope you stay again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2024

• "We really enjoyed our stay at White Swan Cottage."

  It is such a perfect location to explore the stunning countryside of the Peak District. The cottage is very comfortable and we would stay again.

  Thanks for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay and enjoyed the Peak District. Hope you stay again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Hannah5.0★Oct 2024

• "Stunning cottage in the most beautiful location."

  A short drive to all places we wanted to visit. We enjoyed the local walks, pub and coffee stops. Idea home for us and the dog. Thank you Would definitely return soon.

  Thank your great feedback, really pleased you enjoyed your stay. We hope to see you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely spacious cottage close to amenities."

  Comfortable, clean and good facilities within the cottage along with all the information needed. Certainly recommend.

  Thank you for your great feedback. We are pleased you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage in a lovely village."

  The location was ideal for walking and exploring the Peak District.The cosy cottage was beautifully furnished. It was nice to have tea and coffee provided but it would have been good if basics like salt & pepper could also be provided. One small point - half of the light bulbs in the kitchen weren't working.

  Thank you for your feedback we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We will ensure the matters you mentioned are rectified. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anne4.7★Sep 2024

• "A beautiful cottage."

  Excellent finish throughout. Everything was great..,apart from there is no fire of any king in the fireplace in the front lounge. Log burner in the kitchen. Fireplace but no fire of any kind in the front lounge. Making it feel cold.

  Thank you for your great feedback. We are pleased you had a wonderful stay and one day we would love to have a fire in the front lounge too. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Sep 2024

• "Superb cottage in lovely village."

  Lots of walks from the front door 3 pubs. 2 general stores and a bakery

  Thank you for your great feedback, we are pleased you enjoyed your stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael4.4★Jul 2024

• "Very clean, large rooms."

  A couple of light bulbs missing in the kitchen could do with replacing. The shared courtyard area is uneven and in need of weeding.

  Thank you for your feedback. We will look into the matters you've raised. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan4.4★Jul 2024

• "My friend and I and my 2 dogs had an absolutely fabulous time staying at white ..."

  My friend and I and my 2 dogs had an absolutely fabulous time staying at white swan cottage All the rooms are lovely and so big it had everything you needed and such a pretty title garden The location was perfect for exploring the Peak District with lots of lovely walks in youlgrave and such a thoughtful touch from the owner providing walking books within youlgrave and a welcome basket This beautiful cottage we also always managed to get a parking space on the road outside the cottage Thankyou to the owner for letting out your beautiful cottage we would definitely go back

  Thank you for your great feedback, glad you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you back again ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Jul 2024

• "Nice cottage lovely and clean ."

  Kitchen needs some improvement ,upstairs' water into bath and basin very slow, shower very temperamental, no shelf in bathroom to put any toiletries on. Some sort of heating needed in the lounge,very pretty garden,lovely friendly village great pubs highly recommend the Bull for food .

  Thank you for your feedback, we will look into the points you've raised. Pleased you overall enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephanie3.4★Jun 2024

• "Lovely cottage - very comfortable and clean in a great location."

  Nothing to criticise - perfect base to explore the Peak District. Would definitely return to White Swan Cottage!

  Thank you for your great feedback, pleased you enjoyed your stay and we hope to see you back again ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Celia5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely cottage,superb situation great walks from the cottage we enjoyed it so ..."

  Lovely cottage,superb situation great walks from the cottage we enjoyed it so much we booked for next year just two days after arriving

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback! Pleased you had such an enjoyable stay and will look forward to having you back next year! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ivan5.0★Mar 2024

• "This is the second stay at this property and I cannot fault it in anyway."

  And the location is perfect for discovering the Derbyshire dales generally and the village of Youlgreave where White Swan cottage is located has plenty to do both with beautiful river walks and also 3 traditional pubs with good food and a couple of cafes with amazing cakes and pies a deli and general store and post office. Would definitely recommend this cottage and when we next visit Derbyshire can’t imagine staying anywhere else

  Thank you for your great feedback. Really pleased you had a wonderful stay and we hope to see you back again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Mar 2024

• "The property and location were just perfect."

  We had a wonderfully comfortable stay. The property was well appointed and we absolutely loved the fire in the kitchen! We will certainly be back, thank you!

  Thank you for you great feedback and we hope to see you back again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Jan 2024

• "Thanks so much for our stay, the cottage was as described and in a great location."

  The property is cosy but with plenty of room for 4 adults which was good. We stayed at New Year and were worried about how noisy it would be with being on a main road but we barely heard a peep from the road or our neighbours the whole week - it was a very peaceful stay. The village itself is lovely with plenty of options for pubs, and also the odd bakery, shop etc too. We were worried about what the courtyard/garden situation would be like but it was very contained and gates were always shut, so this was a huge perk for us. The walking options from the property were also lovely, but we were an easy drive away to get to some more 'famous' walks on some days too. We did find the parking a bit of a nuisance, especially with 2 cars, but kind of expected this based on the reviews and we never had to park more than a 5 min walk away so we managed fine. The only things we'd improve about the property in general are; the mattress in the master bedroom was extremely uncomfortable, the shower pressure was really bad and it was constantly going too hot or cold throughout showering, the condensation in the bedrooms was so bad at times that there were actual puddles on the floor, and finally it would have been nice to have a few more essentials like extra bin bags. Other than these things, we were generally very happy with the property and the stay - it had everything we needed for a cosy week away in the peaks. Thank you for having us!

  Thank you for your feedback, we will certainly look into the points you’ve raised. We’re pleased you overall had a good stay! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fraser4.1★Dec 2023

• "We were aware of some pitfalls before we went, however, the weeks weather did not help at all, rained everyday."

  Lovely ancient friendly Village full of History. Great local shops and three good pubs. Our visit coincided with Remembrance which was lovely as we were adjacent to All Saints Church, which we found to be lovely and also full of great history. The road is quite unbelievable, as it seems that everyone uses it as a Rat Run and is quite dangerous. We were very lucky to get a parking space near to the Cottage on the first day and then managed to be outside 5 Church Street. We saw just how keen and sometimes a little aggressive in getting a parking space, trades peoples vans and other cottage rentals, that we did not move the car until the day we left, for fear of not getting a space back. We found the accommodation, mostly, to be in good order, however, there is so much damp, manufactured from nighttime condensation from the single glazed windows, particularly in both bedroom's , that that condensation permeates into the bedding and no doubt the curtains. Pools of condensate water had to be wiped up daily. There ought to be a bedside non slip rug as the floor is quite slippery in addition to its unevenness. The central heating and hot water was great as was the bathroom facilities. Everything needed was provided, thank you. The welcome gifts also appreciated. We normally stay in Bungalows, however, on this occasion we elected for the location above the normal Bungalow choice. This property would suit younger people and would probably be more suited to not having dogs. IMO. We could not find a Visitors Book which is a usual item in Sykes rented properties. There are several items of a minor cosmetic nature that should be attended to, like the front door lock, the lounge door handle to the porch , and the door lounge hinge to the stairs. Previous reviews have suggested some sort of focal point fire in the lounge, maybe just to give off that warm glow feeling. !

  We’re sorry to hear that the weather was bad for you and we hope you still enjoyed your stay. We don’t feel this review is an accurate reflection of our holiday cottage as there isn’t any damp in the property. There is condensation on the windows due to the single glazing as it’s a listed building. The road can be busy as it’s the main road through the village and there is roadside parking available either on Church Street directly outside the property or there’s more available parking down Conksbury Lane. We hope overall, you still enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter3.4★Nov 2023

• "This was a return visit."

  Beautiful cottage in a village with all amenities. Cottage is cosy, warm, and clean with everything needed for a relaxing break. Welcome basket of goodies was very appreciated. We will be back.

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback it was great to have you back at White Swan! Hope to see you back again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Oct 2023

• "What a beautifully presented cottage,very well equipped, everything u needed,we enjoyed the Welcome basket too."

  Would definitely recommend.

  Thank you for you great feedback, hope to see you back again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoffrey4.4★Oct 2023

• "We had a lovely stay."

  Cottage was very clean, warm and cosy. Good sized bedrooms with very comfy beds. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need. The welcome pack was very much appreciated, Peg our dog, enjoyed her treats as well. The village has several shops, a village store selling locally produced goods, great banana and chocolate cake. Thank you for our stay in your lovely cottage.

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback, really pleased you had a great stay. We hope to see you again ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Oct 2023

• "A very well thought out and decorated cottage, with everything we needed for our weekend break."

  We appreciated the welcome basket with thoughtful additions for our dog too. Youlgreave was a beautiful village. The Village Store, only a few doors down, made yummy cobs, perfect after a morning walking. The Bull Inn served delicious pub food and was dog and family friendly- perfect for us. We popped into Bakewell but should have stayed in the village and done another walk. A great location where you can park the car and not move it for the weekend as so much on your doorstep. The cottage had a booklet of great walks from Youlgreave which we took advantage of. We didn't spot a guest book, which we find useful for local recommendations. Others have mentioned the shared courtyard which was only a slight inconvenience if you have a dog with you. Would definitely recommend this cosy cottage.

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback, really pleased you had a great stay. We hope to see you again ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Oct 2023

• "White Swan cottage was delightful."

  So much thought has gone into furnishings etc. everywhere was spotlessly clean including all china glass etc in the cupboards. It is certainly one of the very best cottages we have rented over the last 20 years, situated right in the middle of the village with three excellent pubs, a cafe and two shops!! Just one thing. It would be nice to have had say an electric fire in the hearth in the sitting room if nothing else to give the glow/flame affect as the wood burner is in the kitchen . A very minor point - otherwise everything perfect.

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback, really pleased you had a great stay. We hope to see you again ! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Barbara5.0★Sep 2023

• "Beautiful holiday cottage, nicely furnished and decorated and welcoming."

  Great location with walks from the cottage as well as plenty further afield. Lovely local pubs close by with good food and excellent food shops with everything you need including delicious cake for a post walk treat! Would definitely recommend and stay again. Youlgreave is a lovely village.

  Thank you for your great feedback. We are really pleased that you had a lovely time at White Swan Cottage and we hope to see you again! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Sep 2023

• "Amazing cottage."

  Everything that we were looking for. And it was as it was shown in the pictures. We will definitely stay again if we travel to Peak District again. Thank you!

  Thank you for your great feedback. Glad you had a lovely time at White Swan Cottage and we hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mohsin5.0★Aug 2023

• "Stunning cottage, comfortable and tastefully decorated throughout, exceptionally clean."

  Everything we needed and whilst dog friendly no sign that dogs had stayed. A beautiful village, and perfect location for the cottage. Thank you, and reasonably priced. We are planning to stay again.

  Thank you for your great feedback. Glad you had a lovely time at White Swan Cottage and we hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Aug 2023

• "The cottage is very nice, well furnished, comfortable and roomy."

  It is well situated for the shops and pubs and local walks although that means that the views from the cottage and its garden are limited. There was a bit of excitement when some locals from the George broke into the nearby derelict property at the back to rescue a pigeon that had got inside (the door was already only on one hinge so not much force needed or damage done!). Only a couple of minor niggles: only 2 tea towels supplied so a nuisance when they were both wet and the toilet paper was low quality. We replaced the bulb in the cooker hood as what may have been to original incandescent bulb had failed. The LED replacement we put in is not as bright but will be cheaper to run and should last longer!

  Thank you for your feedback and replacing the bulb, usually these are always changed when needed but must have been missed. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Roger4.4★Jul 2023

• "Cottage was in a great position for the village and walks."

  Clean Couple of things could be improved on, mattresses were really uncomfortable, too soft and dipped. Couldn’t locate a bread knife.

  Thank you for your feedback. We have now supplied a bread knife to the cottage apologies there wasn't one for your stay. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda4.1★Jun 2023

• "Very comfortable and spacious cottage."

  Many good walks right from the doorstep. Little open water swimming area a short walk from the cottage. Several lovely villages nearby like Bakewell. The little village shop is handy for a few bits. My only gripe would be the shared courtyard area. Having a dog, i prefer a property where i can just let the dog out into a secure garden which isnt quite true of this property.

  Thank you for your great feedback. Glad you had a lovely time at White Swan Cottage. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ali4.7★Apr 2023

• "A lovely place to stay."

  White Swan is a 17th century cottage updated to a very high standard. It is light and spacious, and extremely comfortable. We didn't use the wood burning stove, as, being in the kitchen, it didn't suit us, as we spent evening time in the living room. I totally get why it is in the kitchen, as there is a lovely huge fireplace there. Is there no chance of a stove in the living room? Maybe this has been explored, and found to be unfeasible?

  Thank you for your great feedback, we are pleased to hear you had a lovely time. The fireplace in the kitchen is the original fireplace. We would love to incorporate a stove in the lounge area also and will look to do so if possible in the future. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jan5.0★Mar 2023

• "The cottage was comfortable warm cosy clean and met all our needs!"

  It is in an excellent location with 3 pubs and 2 shops that stocked everything we needed. If ever we come back to the area we would definitely book this accommodation again we just couldn’t fault anything!

  Thank you for your wonderful feedback, we are glad you had a great time and we hope to see you again soon! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jan 2023

• "Absolutely lovely cottage."

  Enjoyed our week there. Would not hesitate to recommend.

  Thank you for your great feedback. Glad you had a lovely time at White Swan Cottage and we hope to see you again Property Owner

  Reviewed by Josephine5.0★Jan 2023

• "White Swan cottage is stunning and we had the best time staying here."

  It is outstanding so comfortable, warm and has everything you need for a lovely stay. It has been updated to an exceptionally high standard and includes everything you need to have a great break in this beautiful part of the Peak District. We especially enjoyed eating at The Bull pub, food and ambiance great. The village is lovely and well placed to visit so many nice parts of the Peak District. I cannot recommend White Swan Cottage highly enough, I guarantee you will not be disappointed.

  Thank you for your great feedback. Glad you had a lovely time at White Swan Cottage and we hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Jan 2023

• "Had an amazing stay at the cottage -great location , beautiful inside and very ..."

  Had an amazing stay at the cottage -great location , beautiful inside and very warm and cosy would definitely recommend staying there

  Thank you for your great feedback. Glad you had a lovely time at White Swan Cottage and we hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicole5.0★Dec 2022

• "Deceptively spacious and cosy at the same time."

  We stayed during a cold snap and found the place to be very warm. Stylish and comfortable with a private garden to explore. We would definitely stay there again

  Thank you for your feedback. We hope to see you again. Merry Christmas Property Owner

  Reviewed by John4.4★Dec 2022

• "Hi owners. We had a fabulous time in the lovely cosy cottage."

  It was so nice being warm and snug. We love Youlgreave so, it was a Win Win for us! It was the first time we’ve been away and just wanted to stay indoors. Hence to say, we got through lots of cups of tea haha. My mum was going to chain herself to the railings outside, she really didn’t want to go home! Thank you very much for making an OAP very happy. We’ll be back. Best Wishes and Happy Christmas. Julie Plant & family.

  Thank you for your lovely feedback. Glad you had a great time at White Swan Cottage. Really hope to see you again. Merry Christmas. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie4.7★Dec 2022

• "Great 3 night stay at White Swan."

  Beautiful, spacious cottage in a lovely village with direct access to walks for our dogs. Parking could be a problem in busier periods and although the cottage had a garden it had to be accessed via a shared courtyard garden. The shower water pressure was weak but if you were dirty, you got cleaned Would definitely recommend and revisit.

  Thank you for your feedback. Glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Steve4.4★Dec 2022

• "Nice cottage."

  Very comfortable beds and good facilities. Close to local pub ( The George. Really nice food ) and local villages shops Would definitely consider staying again.

  Thank you for your feedback. We are really glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Martin4.7★Nov 2022

• "Please provide facility for recycling."

  Thank you for your feedback. We would love to provide recycling facilities at the cottage however, unfortunately the council do not offer a recycling service at present for small businesses. We hope you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Clare4.1★Oct 2022

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