The Old Dairy House
ID: S668938
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 3
- ・ Pets 2
Guests say
The Old Dairy House is a centrally located property in Ashbourne, offering modern fixtures and a comfortable bed. Despite its potential and high-standard fittings, guests have reported maintenance and cleanliness issues that need addressing.
Guests consistently reported the property as not clean, with specific mentions of filth, stains, and unpleasant odours. The lack of cleaning supplies and equipment was also noted.
The property is praised for its central location within Ashbourne, with easy access to local amenities and parking found within a short walk.
While the bed was described as comfortable, sleep was frequently disturbed by the boiler noise and light pollution. The open-plan bathroom and lack of privacy in bedroom arrangements were also concerns.
Facilities such as the oven, hob, and TV lacked instructions, and there were issues with the dishwasher, toilet flush, and boiler. The property was not maintained to expected standards.
There is no mention of gifts or extra touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner towards the guests, hence the score cannot be determined.
About this property
The Old Dairy House is a superb, Grade II listed house on a pretty shopping street in the market town of Ashbourne. On arrival, discover the covered outdoor seating area to the front of the property; here you can sip your morning coffee and plan the day ahead. Step inside to the open-plan living space, hosting a kitchen area with shiny marble worktops, white-glossed units, and an island to enjoy home-cooked meals. Unwind on the corner sofa as the Smart TV with surround sound keeps you entertained or venture upstairs to the roof top terrace to savour a glass of wine. Prepare for the day ahead in the bathroom, featuring a Jacuzzi bath for a leisurely soak, a wet room-style shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC. When sleep calls, there is a super-king-size bed with bedside table to keep your favourite book and a single bedroom, ideal for a younger one. The bustling town of Ashbourne is a great base for adventures, with its cobbled alleys, quirky shops, and traditional inns to enjoy heart-warming meals. Within easy reach is the Peak District National Park, home to deep valleys in Dovedale and the sprawling moorlands of Kinder Scout for a challenging hike. Visit the town of Matlock, where visitors can enjoy a variety of attractions, including the Heights of Abraham, Gulliver's Kingdom, and Matlock Farm Park, as well as explore its beautiful countryside surroundings. All this and more awaits at The Old Dairy House.
Ashbourne, at the southern end of the Peak District, is an English market town featuring a market place, an odd street pattern, small cobbled alleys, coaching inns, and almshouses. The town was a fashionable social centre in the 18th century, and many Georgian structures remain. Today, the town offers many restaurants, inns, and antique shops, but don't anticipate a deal. Dove and Manifold Valleys are nearby, while Alton Towers is a short drive away.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with Smart TV, 1 x single.
Bathroom with jacuzzi bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
2 x Smart TV, surround sound, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request.
Roof terrace with furniture.
Front patio with furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles.
2 well behaved dogs welcome.
Nearby points of interest
- Dovedale
- Alton Towers
- Cbeebies Land
- Kedleston Hall
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Crich Tramway Village
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (7)
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Mathew
No communication. No care despite explaining our situation with 2 children. We cancelled the booking an hour after we booked. I got confirmation from the landlord he would authirise a refund. This was almost 2 weeks ago. I have called 14 times and used the WhatsApp service and I still don't have my refund. I'm overdrawn and had to cancel a family day out. So I will never be booking with you again and I most certainly won't recommend. I'll make my 15th call today
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Jonathan
We parked in the co ops parking lot which you use pay by phone for and was fine for the weekend. We couldnât find the one suggested by the fire station. Initial impression was modern and clean and spacious. The bed comfortable and large shower and bath. As per another listing noted the facade on the toilet flush is broken off and has not been replaced leaving you with a toilet that will flush but not the standard youâd expect when renting somewhere. Given the £150 fee for cleaning there is no actual cleaning equipment to be found in the way of hoover or dustpan or brush. The boiler next to the bed disturbed our sleep as it would kick in through the course of the night as did the red light given off through the net curtain hiding it. The dishwasher was unusable and had a thick residue sludge in the bottom when we opened it. The shower looked fantastic but water pressure was low and trickled. The lounge looks out onto a pubs service area so not the best view but it was cosy enough to have the blinds down and we werenât disturbed unduly by noise from here. If these small areas could be sorted which look simple to fix then the apartment is a great find.
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Elliott
The cottage /apartment was well equipped with a large open style kitchen/lounge area with Oak Beams leading upto the 2 bedrooms upstairs, large jacuzzi bath and shower, with a window step out onto the roof terrace. Overall we had a fantastic stay at the apartment. The only two negative comments would be the very low water pressure to the shower which literally dribbles out. And the second bedroom camp bed is suitable for a young child but requires a mattress topper for any adults staying as very uncomfortable due to the springs pressing through the mattress. Overall we would highly recommend the old diary and would not hestitate to book again.