Susanne - verified booking

"We had a few hitches when we arrived. Nothing was major at first but all gave the feeling that the place was in need of TLC. Only 2 logs for wood burner and they were wet and as we arrived late there was nowhere close to buy more so no cosy fire that we had looked forward to. There must have been a few wet dogs in the cottage the week before as by Sunday there was a definite wet dog smell downstairs which we worked out to be the living room rug plus the dust and dog hairs under the sofas. It didn’t look as if the sofas had been moved to clean under. On Monday night the smoke alarm failed and we replaced the battery with all three spares inthe drawer but all were duds and once again it was too late to get any spares so had to disable the smoke alarm overnight( it was my birthday and we’d all had a celebratory pre dinner drink n couldnt drive to the late opening shop for batteries! The cold tap in the bathroom was loose and moved every time we tried to turn it on and water went everywhere. Tightened it up as best could without tools but kept loosening. Needs to be properly fixed. The bathroom door had no lock so we had to whistle while we performed our morning rituals!!!!!and the door required a certain technique to close it as it didn’t fit the frame properly. This was obviously not a new fault as you could see the continued impact in the crack in the wall above the door frame. The garden was uncared for ( apparently due to terrible wet weather) and the fence was broken and the gate scruffy! On the plus side the Towels and linens were lovely and fresh, it was in a good location for us, if you don’t mind a fairly busy road, plus it was warm and cosy...... until the heating broke on Monday night. Had we not had friends coming on Tuesday and a business meeting planned for Wednesday we would have headed home at that point!!!The owner did get onto that prompt but no one could come until Wednesday. So Tuesday and Wednesday at least we had the wood burner. The electric heaters that were supposed to be there were not to be found in any cupboards, drawers or under beds. They turned up after the boiler was fixed, behind a chair in the lounge- the only place we didn’t look!!! The owner did get the boiler ‘non specific intermittent’ fault fixed and it worked for the rest of the week and he did bring us logs and take away the smelly rug to be cleaned on Wednesday, plus we got a sum back as compensation for the heating. This went some way to fixing our general disappointment. I would not visit this cottage again unless it had been refurbished and had a new boiler. However I would visit the area again. The walking is lovely and not too strenuous, the village was great with things to entertain those who aren't big walkers and you are very close to Chatsworth which is well worth a visit- house and/or gardens. If you can’t stretch to the entry price try the farm shop and cafe for some fab treats! The little cafe in Baslow on the village green was also very good. The cottage has great potential and just needs a bit of TLC and attention to detail to make it better."

Andy - verified booking

"Thankyou for a really nice last minute getaway the peak district is a lovely place....this was the first time we have ever taken our dog with us and it was amazing the cottage has everything you could want.a very luxury feel even down to the drinking glasses!my only issue would have been the bed in the main bedroom. would have preferred it to be kingsize/superking size but I am 6ft5 and is always an issue when going places to stay over not the cottages fault....more mine but I think If you ever upgrade do it to a king size or superking it would warrant a few more ££££s per stay but totally worth it for me personally.the garden is also lovely to sit in and relax.the parking could of been an issue....I was going to bring 2 cars because we were bringing the dog and the kids bikes etc and had seen on the reviews about there being enough parking for 2 cars in front of the cottage..we parked directly infront of our cottage and on the night had a neighbour knocking on the door telling us that was her spot and we would have to move forward next time we went out.she told us our parking is just on the concrete next to the posts wich made it more difficult to get out and in after we were blocked in by the neighbour I'm just glad we didn't bring the 2 cars as one review says you can park in a lay by down the road but while we were there that lay by was taken up by 3 cars someone local was selling.so could of been a big issue as no parking anywhere for possibly a mile each way of the cottage."

Heidi - verified booking

"Having stayed at Blackclough last summer in the same week and had a fabulous time, we were unfortunately disappointed with our return stay. The location is absolutely stunning. Remote, amazing walks from the door which made us want to return. However, the cleanliness of the kitchen in particular was poor. No tin opener which was frustrating and no tea towels although we managed to find some in a laundry basket in the boot room (which we did not have access to on our first trip). There was a problem with the water pump which was incredibly noisy and intrusive. Not sure if they had already been aware of the problem before we reported it. A plumber visited midweek but was unable to rectify the problem whilst we were there. So it was not a peaceful stay with noises through the night. The timing of our visit was just bad luck as plumbing issues cannot be predicted. The accommodation is cosy and comfortable, well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the wildlife with sheep peering through your front door and a hare spotted through the bathroom window. A 15 min walk down to Three Shire Head bridge with waterfall and plunge pool - a must! So much to do in the local area with bike ride along the Monsail trail into Bakewell and stunning walks from Edale, the start of the Penine Way."

Michael - verified booking

"Nice clean cosy cottage in a good location,very easy to reach National Trust, Mills and the Tram Museum as well as Matlock Bath and Matlock, nice walk uphill to the heights above Middleton with beautiful views with an information centre and cafe. Owners who lived next door were very friendly and helpful as were the other neighbours. Had a bit of a ride though to get provisions. Although back garden was as described it was difficult to access and we did not bother after the first day. The dog had to be taken a walk in local area but open area and small park very close to front of property. Big plus point was the Pub next door, parking is difficult for the cottage but okay for a small car. We were fortunate that the property adjacent was not in use and we were able to use their bay."

Mary - verified booking

"This is a remote stone farmhouse beautifully modernised. It would be ideal for keen walkers. The owners have provided everything you would expect in a luxury cottage. However, it is not on mains water and the noise from the pumped system when you drew any water was irritating. Forewarned about the very steep access to the house, we were still rather taken aback by the gated, narrow, twisting tarmac track which has to be taken very cautiously at night, in a downpour. OK we were a set of 4 OAP's and I'm sure youngsters would have revelled in the adventure!We ate twice at the Knight's table pub in Flash 2miles away. Excellent value and delicious homely food."