Croft Cottage
ID: S287390
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 4
- ・ Pets 2
Snaptrip says
Croft Cottage in the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, comfortable beds, and well-equipped kitchen. The enclosed garden is a hit with dog owners, and the property's quiet village location is ideal for relaxing breaks with good access to local walks and amenities. Some guests noted issues with space for larger groups and maintenance matters, but overall experiences were positive.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests found the cottage to be very clean and tidy, with several reviews highlighting its spotless condition upon arrival. However, a few guests mentioned finding dog hair and experiencing issues with dampness, which slightly affects the overall cleanliness score.
The cottage's location in a quiet village surrounded by beautiful countryside is highly regarded. Guests appreciated the proximity to local walks and nearby towns, although some were disappointed by the village pub's limited opening hours.
Guests frequently complimented the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere of the cottage. However, some found the living room cramped for larger groups and the sofas uncomfortable, which impacts the comfort score.
The well-stocked kitchen and effective shower were appreciated, but there were several mentions of maintenance issues such as a broken vacuum cleaner, water leaks, and non-functioning bathroom fan. These comments suggest room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While some guests were pleased with the welcome gifts and found the cottage well-equipped, there is not enough consistent information across the reviews to accurately assess the level of thoughtfulness in terms of guaranteed amenities or gifts.
About this property
Winster 1.1 miles. Found in the charming Peak District village of Elton is this lovely semi-detached dwelling, Croft Cottage. Enjoying the perks of a woodburning stove and enclosed garden, Croft Cottage makes a wonderful choice for a group of six seeking a homely base from which to explore the Peak District. On entering the property discover a handy utility area in the front hallway home to a washing machine, before passing the cloakroom containing a basin and WC. A country-style kitchen with tiled floors and walls boasts a great range of appliances and offers a light, bright setting for preparing your self-catered meals, whilst a traditional wooden dining table and chairs rest near the wall for your group to gather around at mealtimes, or dine in the separate dining room.. Afterwards retire to the lovely sitting room, admiring first the rustic stone fireplace which houses a woodburning stove, and relax on one of the two check sofas or classic armchair while you flick on the TV in the corner. A back door leads you out to a neat patio area with a gate and steps bringing you into your own large enclosed lawned garden, perfect for summer days sunbathing or playing with the little ones. Head to bed in one of the two delightful bedrooms, a king-size and a double on the first floor, with antique furniture, wrought iron bed frames and quaint window seats being just some of the lovely features throughout. Offering a more contemporary style is the sleek shower room, home to a large walk-in shower enclosure and fully tiled, you can freshen up in here before beginning the day's adventures. Walkers will be delighted with the various routes and landmarks in the area to be discovered; walk up to nearby Robin Hood's Stride and Cratcliffe Rocks and clamber over the rocks, take a peak in the Hermit's Cave and admire the stunning scenery all around you, or visit another site Rowtor Rocks to see impressive rooms, alcoves, tunnels and flights of stone steps carved into the rock by a local man almost three centuries ago, even a stone armchair! The Bronze Age stone formation of Nine Ladies Stone Circle lies rests just outside of Stanton Lees, while the grand stately home of Haddon Hall with its Tudor hall and Elizabethan gardens is another great attraction. Elton has one pub whilst just over a mile away is the charming village of Winster where you'll find a village shop and two pubs, with the Limestone Way, a long distance walking route spanning 46 miles, passing through the village. Venture just outside of the Peak District and over to Matlock Bath where you'll find plenty more fascinating places like The Great Moss Cavern, Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath Aquarium and Arcade and Gulliver's Kingdom. Visit the picture-perfect town of Matlock for an afternoon treat at one of the cafés or tearooms before heading over to Bakewell to see the incredible Chatsworth House, used as Mr Darcy's Pemberley Estate in the 2013 adaption of Pride and Prejudice, this lavish stately home is a sight to behold and contains a notable art collection along with vast grounds and gardens to explore. Watersporting fun can be enjoyed at Carsington Water in the warmer months, whilst plenty more walking and cycling awaits throughout the Peak District. Spend a memorable break at Croft Cottage experiencing the natural beauty of Derbyshire.
Winster is a delightful village resting in the Peak District National Park not far from the lovely town of Matlock. The village boasts a 17th century market square at its centre along with a host of quaint 17th and 18th century architecture, with remnants of old traditions carried forward in the form of the village's famous Morris dancers. Discover a village shop for all your essentials and two pubs here, perfect for a self-catered stay. Nearby attractions including Chatsworth House, Gulliver's Kingdom, Heights of Abraham and Carsington Water.
Accommodation
Twobedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility area.
Dining room & Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Enclosed garden with patio, lawn and furniture.
Two well behaved dogs.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Crich Tramway Village
- Kedleston Hall
- Alton Towers
- Cbeebies Land
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (48)
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Neil
Very comfortable and everything we needed. Will definitely recommend to others, thank you.
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Alison
Drive was tight but did manage to get a pickup truck up the drive to the opening at the top. The cottage seems very run down and needs some care. We woke a couple mornings to pools of water on the living room floor that appeared to come from around the fireplace stone. This was reported the maintenance man but he did seem concerned. Just made it sound like it was a normal problem. Also there was a huge damp patch on the main bedroom wall that sat wet the whole time we were there. The windows were running in water the whole time and moldy. We left early as all developed horrible coughs and put it down the condition of the cottage.
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Carol
My only complaint would be the lack of newspaper and kindling wood to start the fire ...we had to obtain our own..disappointing. A picture of the house from the main street would be more helpful than the one supplied on the website.