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per nightSean - Verified booking
We enjoyed staying in Youlgreave, and the cottage is in a peaceful location on the edge of a river valley at one end of the village and a short walk from pubs and shops.
Unfortunately there were problems with the cottage which have also been raised in previous reviews; we didn't let them spoil our stay and we had a relaxing week, but we probably wouldn't return. The cottage is about a hundred yards down a path from the main road, behind another house and far away enough from the road that you don't hear any traffic noise. The website map is a bit misleading; the cottage is closer to the village than the map shows. We didn't have any problem parking on the road above the house, but a couple of houses on the road were empty; at busier times it might be difficult, though there is a free public car park further up the road. The stone path down to the cottage isn't slippery, even in the rain, but it is fairly steep and uneven and might be difficult for anyone with mobility problems, and the house itself isn't particularly accessible. The house is an old stone two up two down with a more recent block extension, on the edge of a steep sided wooded valley. There is a patio to one side with garden furniture, and an open area to the front, not part of the property, which was full of wild flowers when we were there in early June. A footpath across the front of the house, shown in the main photo, leads down to the river but is quite steep, muddy in wet weather and overgrown. There are views across and down the valley. The living room, kitchen and scullery are on the ground floor with main bedroom at one end of the first floor and a small single bedroom and bathroom at the other end. We found the house quite cold and draughty in a fairly cold week in early June, but the heating was effective. The scullery / utility room is draughty and not very secure but has a door direct to the yard which might be useful for those with muddy boots or dogs. We didn't use the small bedroom, but the main bedroom was a good size and comfortable. Bathroom and kitchen are usable but fairly basic with some odd quirks. The owner had left a welcome pack with some biscuits, muffins and milk. We had a good stay in Youlgreave, but for us the cottage was disappointing with quite a few niggles which made it not quite the cosy retreat we were looking for, and at the price we expected a much better standard. There is a visitor book with a page or two of information, but we couldn't find instructions for appliances or much information about the house. The listing photos show the cottage to its best advantage, but make it look much brighter inside and tidier outside. The back and one side of the old part of the house are against the hill; when we were there the house smelled of a mix of mustiness and strong room freshener. We found the cottage less well decorated and maintained than it looks in the photos and quite shabby in places, particularly kitchen and bathroom. The shower head is low, would not stay in place and has a very short hose, making it quite difficult to have a decent shower. There is a stop on the bathroom door which prevents it opening more than 2/3rds; we nearly walked into the edge of the door a couple of times. The kitchen was adequately but not well equipped, a bit tatty and poorly lit from a central fitting. The oven is behind the kitchen door and is blocked when the door is open. Broken bulbs had not been replaced. Outside, the overall impression was saved by the wooded valley location and the wild foxgloves and other flowers outside the garden, but the patio is very uneven and there seemed to be little effort to maintain the area, with borders, boxes and paving becoming over-run with weeds. Garden furniture was quite rickety to the point of being unsafe; seats on the picnic bench were loose with screws rusted through, and one leg of the curved bench was broken off and the bench propped up on a loose block of rotting wood. These issues will matter to some and not others. What's worrying is that they would be simple to fix and have been raised by previous visitors, going back over a year, but have not been addressed; we couldn't speak to the owner at the time and raised them again through Sykes, but the owner has not responded. The cottage is in such a good location and could be a wonderful cosy place to stay with a little effort, but from our experience we'd suggest reading the reviews carefully and looking at the photos critically before booking.
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Peter - Verified booking
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. !
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Natalie - Verified booking
The new cottage stay was a refreshing and peaceful experience.
After reading previous reviews. I put my good old walking boots on before arriving to the cottage going the steep path to the cottage, which the path was clear and easy to walk down. Even my 71 year old mum made it down and up the path fine ( no mobility issues). The views were really special and breathtaking. I needed a much relaxed rest after the 2023 year and this cottage and area fulfilled my expectations. The cottage has everything a person would need From excellent high quality bedding ( habitat) a make i love anyway and also high quality eco friendly toiletries. ( beautiful smells). The tv was a bonus . I loved waking up on the comfry bed every morning and watching the sunset rise and set and the wildlife with so many birds around. Down at the bottom is the river. Where you can here it in the background as so quiet. The property may not be for everyones taste but for me , my mum and my dog it was a perfect little gem of a find.I bet it us beautiful in the spring/ summer .0ver 3 weeks stay and thank you for mel , mike and yourselves for a well needed rested break. Spending christmas and new year in new cottage has created a long lasting beautiful memory. My dog settled so well too and thankyou for going that extra mile mel and mike for the bottle of wine , fresh milk and butter. New cottage has set my new year 2024 of on a high and i am well rested. Hope this feedback helps and i look forward to going back in the summer or when my work schedule is not to busy Kind regards natalie , my mum and my dog
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Fraser - Verified booking
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!
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Lenora - Verified booking
This is our second visit for our family of 4 and our dog Willow.
I's a fantastic base for access to Bakewell and Chatsworth House, which is a short drive away. There are walks right on the doorstep with access to the woods which our dog Willow thoroughly enjoyed. Lovely eateries in the village, our favourite is The Prince of Wales serving amazing food which we have visited on both trips. The owners were amazing! I we needed anything they were happy to help without hesitation. Everything you need from a holiday rental is here and much more. All modern appliances. The washing facilities were great after a muddy walk. We found operating the TV a bit tricky, but we found some board games that kept us entertained and with teenagers it's not always easy. The sofa has been replaced since our last visit with a stunning piece that was so comfortable and complimented the stunning decor. At times, the outside steps were tricky but we used the footpath by the main road and that was fine. The garden does have open access but on our last visit we used a tether and Willow sat with us and enjoyed watching people walk by. As time goes by, I wonder if we'll be able to book in as the property becomes popular!. We don't normally place reviews but felt this time we must, because it's a gorgeous property. Thank you again for your help and we'll see you again soon.
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