Cuckoo Nest
ID: S527662
- Bedrooms 1
- ・ Sleeps 2
- ・ Pets No
Snaptrip says
Cuckoo Nest in Chesterfield is a charming and cosy cottage praised for its cleanliness, stunning views, and peaceful surroundings. Guests appreciate the warm hospitality, with special mentions of a thoughtful host providing essentials and welcoming touches. The property is ideal for short stays, offering a unique experience with its loft bedroom and outdoor decking.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The cottage consistently receives high praise for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews highlighting its spotless condition.
The location is celebrated for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to local attractions, making it a peaceful base for exploring the Peak District.
The cottage is described as cosy and comfortable, particularly the bed, although there are some concerns about the limited headroom in the loft bedroom and suitability for taller guests.
Facilities are generally well-received, but some guests mention a lack of storage, cooking amenities, and hot water duration, suggesting room for improvement.
Guests often mention the host's thoughtfulness, including welcoming gestures such as providing basic essentials and scones with cream. However, it should be noted that such gifts, while appreciated, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Nestled in Ashover, a countryside village in Derbyshire, is this charming one-bedroom cottage, Cuckoo Nest. Enjoying far-reaching, rural views, a private decked area, a contemporary studio-style layout, and a well-positioned base, near the Peak District National Park, the cottage welcomes two guests, recommended for a romantic break. Delve into the well-equipped kitchen, with all expected appliances for a self-catering stay, before gathering around the dining table, with the sound of the TV on in the backdrop. On sunny days, venture outside and benefit from the private front garden, suitable for alfresco dining or perhaps an afternoon barbecue, whilst appreciating the sweeping vistas across the Derbyshire hills. As sleep calls, choose between the sofa bed, or climb the ladder up to the king-size bed, displaying picturesque, elevated glimpses towards Matlock. You'll also find a sleek shower room in the Cuckoo Nest, where you can refresh ahead of your adventure-filled itinerary. Before exploring the countryside, head into Ashover, where you’ll find three welcoming pubs, a local café, an ice cream shop, and Marsh Green Farm Shop, perfect for stocking up on local produce or to enjoy some breakfast. Within walking distance to Cuckoo Nest, you’ll find Matlock Farm Park, home to various animals, including alpacas and llamas, along with two cafés offering delicious home cooked meals. Recommended for outdoor enthusiasts, head to Lumsdale Waterfall and Peaks and Paddles Outdoor Adventure, offering canoeing trips and abseiling. Towards Matlock you'll find an array of amenities, including boutique shops, Mad Hatter tearoom and The Duke of Wellington pub, whilst activities to experience include tours of Peak District Mining Museum, strolls around Sparrow Park, visits to Matlock Bath Aquarium, and travels upon the Heights of Abraham cable car, offering high-rising views across the countryside landscape. Within proximity to the Peak District National Park, embark on a variety of walking trails and hikes, up to the likes of Cratcliffe, or perhaps head into Chesterfield and follow the Spital Trail, or follow the border of Wheeldon Mill Lock. Feel at one with nature at Cuckoo Nest.
Just five miles from Matlock, in the tranquil Amber Valley, is the little, rural community of Ashover. The village is home to a number of fine pubs, notably the Crispin Inn, one of the Peak District's oldest, and The Old Poets' Corner, which serves locally brewed Ashover ales. Located in the centre of the town, Hall Leys Park offers a magnificent location for a variety of leisure activities like bowling, tennis, and boating. The county town of Matlock, an ex-spa town, has a number of superb dining establishments, nice shopping, and an intriguing museum. With its owl maze, water gardens, natural paths, exhilarating rides, and cable car flights over the picturesque Matlock Gorge, Gulliver's Kingdom is a wonderful place to spend the day. Visit the exquisite Chatsworth House and Hardwick Hall, where the Cavendish family's history began, or explore the charming market town of Bakewell, which is well-known for its Bakewell pudding. You can also follow the High Peak Cycle Trail. There is undoubtedly a lot to see and do in this fantastic place.
Accommodation
One king-size mezzanine bedroom.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Open-plan kitchen, dining area and sitting area with sofa bed
Electric storage heaters.
Electric oven and hob, fridge with freezer compartment, dishwasher.
TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Private driveway for 2 cars.
Front decked area with furniture and barbecue.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 1.8 miles.
Note: Guests have the option to sleep either on the sofa bed, or climb the ladder, up to the king-size bed.
Note: There is limited head room in the king-size bedroom.
Note: There are steps to the exterior
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Crich Tramway Village
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Dovedale
- Kedleston Hall
- Weston Park Museum
- Sheffield Winter Garden
- Bolsover Castle
- Sheffield Hallam University
Reviews (15)
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Daniella
We were really happy with our stay. It was clean, great view, great location, good recommendations and really friendly and accommodating hosts. We would stay again if in the area. Thank you!
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Ken
For just a few £££'s more I could have had a detached 2/3 Bedroomed House/Cottage, whereas this property is Very Small, not sure how you would fit in a Cot as well? Facility wise it is a bit sparse. If you plan to Fry some food forget it as there is no extraction available, so I'd avoid that, also there is no Micro-Wave, which is strange these days. If you plan to stay for a week then be aware that there are no storage facilities for clothes or even for food, although you will probably be eating out? The Hot water for pot washing only last a couple of minutes before it goes cold. To watch TV you have to keep removing the ladder out of the way. The bedroom doesn't fit my description of a bedroom, it is basically a mattress on a loft floor, no cupboards or drawers or mirrors also very little headroom, about 2', so it's a "crawl" to get in and out of bed. The upper "bedroom" is not suitable for anyone that might have disabilities etc. due to having to climb a ladder to access the mattress. The lighting is very bright, so a Table Lamp would be helpful for nighttime. We never got to me the hosts, so I can't comment on that. I know this is a negative review, and I'm sorry to leave one, but people should be made aware of the limitations that they will encounter. For me this was booked on the "Spur of the Moment", so I guess I'm partially to blame for not reading the comments etc. If you are just doing a 1/2-night stay, then this would be ideal, but anything over, in my opinion, would need a bit of consideration.
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Balvinder
Hosts were very welcoming. Balloons and a cake was left in our cottage as warm touches for my daughters birthday :) Space under the sofa and in the bathroom for storage. Hot water is short in the mornings so we'd just brush our teeth with cold water and use the hot water for our face which wasn't an issue then shower as per se so don't take it as a negative. This is a small cottage but perfectly ideal for our stay. The views were SO beautiful. Sheep's, ponies and cows just in view of our cottage :) We had a evening of Netflix so we opened up the sofa bed, bought down the king-size duvet and pillows and relaxed. It's very homely and alot of essentials. I don't have anything negative to say if I'm very honest and we'd definitely come back here. I went back home very rested :)