Guests say
The Studio in Ashbourne offers a charming and cosy retreat, with guests praising its beautiful location in the Peak District, warm hospitality, and local amenities including a welcoming pub. The property is well-equipped for a comfortable stay, featuring a lovely garden and maintaining a quaint, peaceful atmosphere. While most reviews are positive, a few guests noted minor issues with facilities and privacy.
Guests generally found The Studio to be very clean and well-maintained, with only one negative comment about cleanliness, which seems to be an isolated incident. The majority of reviews do not raise any concerns regarding cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its stunning setting in the Peak District, with easy access to local walks and a friendly village pub. The peaceful and beautiful village of Parwich is frequently mentioned as a highlight.
Most guests found The Studio to be cosy and comfortable, with a comfortable bed and a well-stocked cottage. However, a few guests mentioned that the heating was insufficient at times and that the bathroom was cramped, which slightly lowers the score.
Facilities are generally well-received, with the cottage being well-equipped for guests' needs. However, there are comments about the lack of a secure garden for dogs, a non-working clothes dryer, and a complicated cooker/hob, which suggests some room for improvement in maintenance.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts that would warrant a score in this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
This beautiful, stone-built, little detached cottage is next to the owners’ own home, in the heart of the traditional Derbyshire village of Parwich. The cottage is perfect for couples seeking an escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, or keen to pull on their walking boots and discover the beauty of this marvellous region. You enter the cottage immediately into the open plan living space, which has a vaulted ceiling, beams, a woodburning stove and is overlooked by the mezzanine bedroom. This gorgeous little cottage just oozes style; the sitting room has parquet flooring and leads to the well-equipped kitchen and dining area, which in turn leads to the shower room.
Upstairs, the mezzanine bedroom is a delight, with more exposed character beams, a king-size double bed and lovely views over the vegetable patch and to the village beyond. Outside is a lovely walled garden, completely private with furniture making it the perfect spot for an evening drink or a cup of tea in the morning sunshine! The Sycamore Inn is a short stroll up the road, a traditional, friendly country pub serving food that also doubles as the village shop! Situated in the south of the Peak District National Park, the property is a short distance from the Dovedale National Nature Reserve and Carsington Water, making it a great base for walking.
For cyclists, the Manifold Trail is a great way to explore the countryside, while a little further afield, Chatsworth House is easy to find in the car. With the delights of the Derbyshire Dales within easy reach, The Studio in Parwich is the perfect romantic bolt hole for couples exploring this charming area, all year round.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
One mezzanine king-size double bedroom.
Small shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 1 car.
Lawned garden with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Mezzanine bedroom accessed directly from stairs and has a sloped ceiling.
Note: Babes-in-arms only.
Nearby points of interest
- Dovedale
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Alton Towers
- Crich Tramway Village
- Cbeebies Land
- Kedleston Hall
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (43)
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Jeremy
Itâs small but perfectly formed! It is lovely staying in a place so full of history. Tracy-Ann was warm and welcoming. Not intrusive but informative and friendly. We love Parwich! A wonderful village with warm and welcoming villagers!
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Sarah
Tracy and Simon were the perfect hosts, really friendly and welcoming. It was lovely to have a garden to sit out in too. Itâs a great base for numerous places to visit. Thank you for a wonderful stay!
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Allan
We really enjoyed the peacefulness of the surroundings and the cottage. Our hosts were frendly and helpful and the greetings from the dogs were lovely. Great walks from the cottage with a pub on the door step.