Guests say
Bankside is a beautifully renovated cottage in the picturesque village of Parwich, offering stunning views, high-quality finishes, and a cosy atmosphere. Guests consistently praise its peaceful location, proximity to scenic walks and a welcoming local pub, as well as the well-equipped kitchen and comfortable beds. While the narrow, steep driveway and occasional minor maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, making it an ideal base for exploring the Peak District.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and well-presented, with only a few mentioning minor cleaning oversights such as crumbs on arrival or the need for deeper cleaning in some areas. The majority of reviews highlight a high standard of cleanliness throughout.
The location is widely praised for its beauty, tranquillity, and access to walks and local attractions. The proximity to the village pub and central position for exploring the Peak District are standout positives, though the steep, narrow access road is mentioned as a challenge for larger vehicles.
Guests frequently comment on the comfortable beds, cosy living spaces, and overall homely feel. Some mention the bedrooms are compact and would appreciate extra pillows, but comfort levels are generally rated very highly.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern kitchens, en suite bathrooms, and a lovely patio. A few guests noted minor issues such as oven cleanliness, lack of some kitchen items, or difficulty with heating, but overall facilities are considered excellent.
Some guests appreciated a welcome bottle of Prosecco, but noted the absence of basics like tea, coffee, milk, or extra towels. While thoughtful touches are sometimes provided, these are not guaranteed and guests are advised to bring essentials.
About this property
Beautifully restored to create a space with a characterful homely warm feeling throughout the property. The owner’s eye for finishing details gives this cottage an abundance of individual charm and appeal..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Bi-Fold Doors Leading To Terrace
Kitchen/dining room: Woodburner, Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and WiFi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Welcome pack. Garden with terrace. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Beautifully restored to create a space with a characterful homely warm feeling throughout the property. The owner’s eye for finishing details gives this cottage an abundance of individual charm and appeal. Rustle up your favourite dish in the well-equipped designer kitchen and enjoy in the dining area alongside a crackling wood burner for those chilly winter months. After dinner, settle in the fabulous living area with large glass bi-fold doors which leads your eye immediately to the amazing views above the cottage roofs. Heading upstairs you will be greeted by two identical bedrooms both featuring en-suite shower rooms, carpeted throughout with double beds and crisp bed linen. Step outside the cottage and guests can enjoy a wonderful patio area with seating, the perfect place to escape to enjoy a glass of something cold on a summer’s eve after a hard day exploring the stunning local area.
Situated in the very heart of the lovely old village of Parwich, it boasts a delightful pub set on picturesque village green with a church, village hall, playground and many pretty cottages. Parwich dates back to the Saxon times and has an air of peace and tranquillity about it. The local pub is a traditional country pub in the serving cask ales and delicious home cooked food. Not only is it a pub, but should you require your groceries, it serves as the village shop. The nearby Manifold River cuts a course through superb scenery and is a delight for both walkers and cyclists, with the ’Manifold Trail’ following the route of the old Leek to Manifold Light Railway.
Nearby is the pretty village of Ilam, the award-winning village of Alstonefield, and Brassington, while golf, horse riding, cycling and sailing are all available within 7 miles. There are so many days out to enjoy such as Alton Towers, or visit the impressive Chatsworth House and Kedleston and Sudbury Halls. Also within easy reach are Matlock Bath and Carsington Water, while further afield are the market towns of Ashbourne and Leek. This really is the perfect place to stay to enjoy an abundance of things to see and do.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Dovedale
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Crich Tramway Village
- Alton Towers
- Cbeebies Land
- Kedleston Hall
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (30)
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Confirmed Guest
All great, just would have liked bathroom hand towels and shower soap plus spare bin liners, at least one tea towel, there was only one hand towel in the kitchen, and and some milk and tea and bread as a welcome pack to get us started because there isn't really a local store. Otherwise really enjoyed staying there. Very friendly pub and neighbour!
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent cottage. Excellent location. Could do with a mind your head sign going out of front door as lobby has low ceiling!! Only moan was we couldn’t open all of the bifold doors!!!! But it certainly didn’t spoil our time there.
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Marcus Sadler
Lovely cottage but no good for older people with any mobility problems .The acces to the property is awfull for any car larger than a medium size . We did manage with a new style landrover defender but with mirrors turned in the sensors were going off all the time because of the narrow lane .