Lower Lane House

ID: S4516

  • Bedrooms 4
  • ・ Sleeps 8
  • ・ Pets 2

Snaptrip says

Lower Lane House is a spacious and well-equipped cottage in the charming Peak District, appreciated for its large rooms, secure garden, and proximity to local amenities. Guests have enjoyed the comfortable beds, the property's warmth, and the convenience of nearby shops and eateries. While some guests mentioned areas for improvement, the overall experience has been positive, with many expressing a desire to return.

Guests that stayed at this property said

The property generally maintains good cleanliness, with several reviews noting it as spotless. However, there are mentions of areas that could benefit from deeper cleaning, such as under cushions and around the cooker, as well as an instance of finding leftover food and clothing from previous guests.

The location is highly praised for its convenience and beauty, with easy access to local shops, takeaways, and the stunning Peak District landscapes. The proximity to walking trails and attractions adds to the appeal, making it an excellent base for exploring the area.

Guests find the beds very comfortable and the house warm and welcoming. However, some reviews suggest that the lounge furniture could be updated for better comfort, and there are mixed opinions about the softness of mattresses and the adequacy of seating for larger groups.

The property is well-stocked with kitchen utensils and has good bathroom facilities. Nonetheless, guests have reported issues with Wi-Fi connectivity, temperamental appliances, and a need for more thorough maintenance in certain areas, such as window locks and garden upkeep.

While many guests have had a pleasant stay, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.

About this property

A wonderful detached cottage set in the heart of the High Peak Borough village of Chinley, in Derbyshire, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. A delight throughout, this Chinley cottage provides perfect traditional accommodation for families or groups of friends wishing to explore the beautiful Peak District. This Chinley cottage offers the choice of four delightful bedrooms, including a king-size double room, a second double room and two twin rooms. There is a family bathroom, where you can enjoy a relaxing soak after a day on your feet, and a ground floor shower room and a handy ground floor WC. With wooden floors and the choice of two sitting rooms, one boasting a warming open fire, this Derbyshire cottage is a treat to return to after a day of exploration. Outside, this Chinley cottage has a pretty, enclosed cottage garden where you can sit and soak up the morning Derbyshire sunshine with a cup of tea, or enjoy alfresco dining on those glorious summer evenings. The village of Chinley sits right on your doorstep, offering a good selection of interesting shops, pubs and restaurants. This Derbyshire cottage is also perfectly situated for walking and exploring the stunning surrounding countryside. Venture a little further afield and take on the challenging walks of Kinder Scout or Edale or visit the stately houses of Chatsworth and Lyme Park. The fascinating market towns of Buxton, Bakewell and Ashbourne are waiting to be perused, full of character and Derbyshire charm. This Chinley cottage is the ideal retreat for enjoying this lovely part of the Peak District, all year round.

Chinley is a lovely little village nestled in a wonderful rural setting, on the western edge of the Peak District National Park. Popular with walkers, who are attracted by Chinley’s close proximity to Kinder Scout, visitors are well-catered for with the village’s selection of pubs, cafes and restaurants. Chinley truly is a wonderful base for discovering the wonders of Derbyshire and the Peak District!

Accommodation

Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 2 x twin.

Bathroom with freestanding bath, separate shower, basin and WC.

Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.

Ground floor basin and WC.

Kitchen with dining area (seats 4).

Utility.

Dining room.

Sitting room (seats 7).

Second sitting room (seats 3) with open fire.

Gas central heating with open fire.

Gas range oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.

Fuel, power and starter pack for fire included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Cot and highchair.

Off road parking for 2 cars.

Front patio and rear enclosed lawned garden with patio and furniture.

Two well-behaved dogs welcome.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 1 min walk.

Note: Four steps up to the lawn.

Note: There is a nearby free car park on the same road for Guest use, should there be any difficulties with parking 2 larger cars on the driveway.

Please note: property allows full week bookings only between May and August inclusive

Nearby points of interest

  • Ladybower Reservoir
  • Dove Stone Reservoir
  • Bruntwood Park
  • Victoria Baths
  • Whitworth Art Gallery
  • University of Manchester

Reviews (47)

  • Tim

    Let's start in the kitchen; it is only fair to mention that this property is missing some standard kitchen basics such as an ice cream scoop, oven gloves, baking trays of any description (yet loads of pots and pans!), or storage for personal food. Bearing in mind this is a property that sleeps 8 there is virtually nowhere to store any food you might have brought with you or bought whilst out and about. The fridge freezer is great but the lights on the Rangemaster didn’t work which was inconvenient. Water waste from kitchen sink plastic drain kept coming away from the outer wall leaving all the grey waste to simply pour onto the concrete path outside the kitchen. The door to the outside from the kitchen is so stiff it is almost impossible to open and close. Fortunately, there are wide, easy-opening patio doors from the lounge to the rear garden area. The lounge is odd. There isn’t enough seating for everyone if all 8 berths are used and then it’s completely disjointed so families cannot all sit easily together. Some seating is set around the fire whilst others are set around the TV. Notices are quite adamant that you aren’t allowed to re-arrange the furniture due to damaging the beautiful floor (understandable) but why then can’t the decent sized TV be moved to the same wall side as the fire and have all seating around both the fire and TV allowing the whole group to watch a film together or cosy-up sharing stories around the fire; a simple change which would have made our stay significantly better. The sofas were different than in the pictures. They have been upgraded and are very comfy. The second small lounge was really useful and very cosy. A big plus. The dining room also worked well for us as a family of 6. It doubled up as a games room for us to play card and board games. Might be a tight squeeze for 8. The bathrooms are pleasant spaces although the toilet seats in 2 of the 3 toilets aren’t designed for men to stand up to wee in as the seat physically can’t stay up without being held in place. The showers are good - if used on their own. Unfortunately, you can’t use them at the same time, water pressure and heat vanishes when showering upstairs if someone starts using the downstairs shower. A towel hook close to the showers themselves would be a nice touch rather than having to leave towels on the floor. The towels are lovely and soft but not really large enough to walk around the property with - especially when there is no curtain, covering, or frosting over the glass front door. The bedrooms are spacious with plenty of storage although one of the twin beds is extremely soft which was a shame as most of them were lovely, firm, and comfy. The landing and stairs have a lovely comfy carpet and whilst the stairs look very grand and luxurious there’s not much room to get past to the kitchen, shower-room, and dining room areas. There are also parking issues. We came in two vehicles, a large Ford Tourneo which we appreciate is large and wouldn’t fit on the drive but our other vehicle is only a Citroen C5 Aircross which I would consider a typical sized family car. I could only just fit it on the drive by getting right up close to the front wall. Again for a large family property, to utilise the 8 berths, better parking is required and could be fairly easily accommodated by a bit of landscaping at the front. I appreciate this sounds rather negative but really we wanted to highlight a few frustrations we had as we had an overall really lovely time here. There is so much to enjoy and admire about the property, it was a relaxing stay and it will be on our shortlist of places to return as overall, it worked well for us.

  • Christine

    Because of the weather we spent a lot of time together but it wasn’t a problem. Going off previous reviews we were prepared not to have enough crockery/cutlery/seats and found this not to be the case. A Christmas dinner was produced for all 8 people and the welcome of the large Christmas tree was very much appreciated.

  • Pauline

    The house is perfectly positioned for getting into the wonderful Derbyshire hills, with their wonderful views and walks. We also very much enjoyed the local (just down the road) Nature Trail , which could become a circular walk from the house.

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