Smithy Cottage
ID: S778604
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 1
About this property
Chesterfield 4.2 miles. Smithy Cottage, situated near the National Park in Barlow, Derbyshire, is a well-appointed, two-bedroom cottage that offers a contemporary home from home. With a private driveway, guests can enjoy all the comforts of home in a picturesque location within easy reach of local amenities and attractions, making it ideal whether you’re travelling as a family, couple, or friends. As you arrive at Smithy Cottage, the fresh Derbyshire air will refresh your spirit; with the driveway providing a private and secure entrance to your new home-from-home. Step into an living/dining room; the electric fire and Smart TV will provide an inviting atmosphere for you to relax in the evening. From here, the kitchen/diner is fully-equipped with all the essentials for cooking up a feast, including a dishwasher to help with the cleaning up and a breakfast bar to enjoy your morning coffee. When you’re ready for bed, venture up the stairs and find two thoughtfully-appointed bedrooms, a king-size and a twin, both with ample storage space to stow away your belongings. Freshen up in the shower room with a spacious walk-in shower and toasty heated towel rail, before setting off on your daily adventures. Finishing off the property is the front yard, where you can enjoy a refreshing drink and admire the views of the National Park with furniture to relax upon. For your evening tipple, the The Peacock at Barlow entrance is 20 meters away and boasts a delicious menu and fantastic reputation. Discover the beauty of the area, with Barlow providing a myriad of activities including a children’s play area or step into the nearby market town of Chesterfield for a delightful afternoon browsing the independent shops and bookstores, with the market well-known for its antiques and vintage pieces which runs every Thursday. Venture out further and explore Matlock and its stunning limestone gorge, take a tour of the magnificent Chatsworth House and its surrounding estate, or dip into some of the region’s best cake shops in the nearby village of Bakewell for a delicious treat, the famous Bakewell tart. Whether you’re looking to explore the area, partake in outdoor activities, or simply escape the hustle and bustle of daily life, Smithy Cottage offers the perfect setting to make memories with friends and family.
The historic market town of Chesterfield acts as the gateway to the Peak District, and has much to offer visitors. The town is famous for its 14th Century church with "Crooked Spire", twisting curiously from its true centre, while the frequent bustling market days are ideal for exploring the many different specialist shops and stalls which line the old Market Hall and charming Shambles beyond. The town also boasts Queens Park, with its lake, walks and summer bandstand, as well as a museum and theatre. Nearby, the Elizabethan Hardwick Hall is still impressive today, with its 6 grand towers elaborately monogramed with Bess of Hardwick’s initials, overlooking the superb gardens and walled courtyards of the grounds. Also popular is the semi-ruined 17th Century mansion of Bolsover Castle, set high on a wooded hilltop, looking west towards the heights of the Peak District. Chesterfield has a host of other attractions within easy reach, such as Chatsworth and Haddon Hall, the amenities of Matlock and Bakewell, or the opera at Buxton. An interesting base for a varied break.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Living/dining room with electric fire
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, Nespresso Magimix Vertuo Pop, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available (please bring your own bedding).
Private driveway for 2 cars.
Front yard with furniture.
One small and well-behaved dog allowed.
No smoking.
Shop 2.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: There is a step down into the kitchen.
Note: Two steps to the exterior
Nearby points of interest
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Sheffield Winter Garden
- Weston Park Museum
- National Emergency Services Museum
- Kelham Island Museum
- Tate Liverpool
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Sheffield Hallam University
- Bolsover Castle
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (3)
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Lisa
.. Not really an issue for us, as we're early risers. This is outside of the operators control, but perhaps is worth noting for some. The property is lovely and comfortable, and it's great to have off road parking. The beds are firm, but we found them comfortable and we had a great nights sleep . Kitchen pretty much has everything you need, however I would recommend that more crockery is provided, i.e. dining plates and even tea plates, although I appreciate they're not standard these days, but a biscuit really does look lost on those big plates. It's clear from the feedback made already that they take the comments seriously and they are proactive to remedy issues raised, apologies, I didn't have time to fill in the visitors book! Literally pub on your door step and around the corner a lovely cafe with fresh made pies and cakes and a great breakfast too, wished we'd discovered it earlier in our stay. Good information pack available, however I would suggest a few tweaks and to the advertising descriptions, happy to expand on this if the owner/operator wants to get in touch direct.
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Rachel
Very clean and was well equipped. Bedrooms good size and beds comfortable. Beautiful views from the main bedroom. Great driveway space. Would recommend taking slippers as sometimes the downstairs felt a bit cold under foot. There is no local shop to walk to, a drive away of a couple of miles. This wasn't a problem for us as we were out every day and near a shop at some point. We went to 'The Peacock' for our first night to have some dinner which is literally over the road from the property. Delicious food and very welcoming. We really enjoyed our stay. Thank you.
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Susan
As we were first visitors everything was near perfect the only thing not perfect were the mattresses which were very hard very well equipped Very close to pub about 3 metres and deliveries started from 7 in the morning so a lie in would have been impossible but as early rises to us not a problem A fan would have been nice as very very hot in the cottage Reported freezer not working and slight leak to toilet