Guests say
Church View is a charming cottage in the Peak District, praised for its excellent location, cosy atmosphere, and thoughtful touches by the owner. Guests enjoyed the proximity to walking and cycling trails, the large garden, and the welcoming village pub. The cottage's character and the welcome packs left by the owner were frequently mentioned highlights.
The cottage received positive remarks for cleanliness, with guests finding it tidy and well-kept. There were no significant complaints about cleanliness, indicating a high standard maintained by the owner.
The location is highly praised for its convenience to cycle routes, walking trails, and local amenities. The village's charm and the cottage's proximity to attractions in the Peak District contribute to its excellent location score.
Guests found the cottage cosy and homely, with a log burner adding to the comfort. However, some guests mentioned uncomfortable beds and issues with the central heating, which slightly impacted the comfort score.
The cottage is well-appointed with a fully equipped kitchen, games, and garden furniture. However, there were recurring mentions of a non-working washing machine and some maintenance issues, which suggests room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
The owner's thoughtfulness was frequently commended, with guests appreciating the welcome packs containing treats like home-baked cakes and bread. It should be noted that such gifts, while delightful, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This character, detached cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Biggin, near to Ashbourne, in the peak District National Park. This cottage is tastefully decorated throughout, keeping many original characters, making a perfect place for families and groups of friends to enjoy a lovely holiday. There is a well-equipped kitchen with a good-sized dining table and chairs, making a great social space to prepare and enjoy some great home-cooked meals. There is a choice of two sitting rooms with plenty of comfy sofas either with a welcoming woodburning stove or electric fire to relax in front of after a full day out and about exploring the area. Upstairs there are two bedrooms, plus a cot room with a family bathroom. To the outside of the cottage are extensive enclosed lawned gardens to enjoy, making a great place for the kids to let off some steam. Make use of the outside furniture for some alfresco dining or even just a relax with a glass of something chilled. There are wonderful walks from the doorstep and cycling trails directly accessible from the village, while the lovely village church and pub allow you to soak up the local atmosphere. Take a trip to the wonderful National Trust owned Dovedale and make use of the Tissington Trail for something different. For a good day out, take a trip to Buxton with its famous opera house and spa water as well as a good array of shops and bars, whilst the antique searchers paradise of Ashbourne is also an easy drive away in the opposite direction. Further afield, take a visit to Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, or take a trip to Alton Towers for a fun-filled day out. Whatever you decide to do, Church View is a great place to explore the whole of the Peak District.
The lovely, small rural village of Biggin is situated perfectly for exploring the Peak District National Park. The village is a scattered stone-built village with a church, a lovely pub serving good food and Biggin Hall Restaurant. Biggin is close to the wonderful National Trust owned Dovedale and the Tissington Trail, with excellent access for all for walking and cycling.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x cot room.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Second sitting room with electric fire.
LPG central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Bike storage.
Front and rear enclosed lawned gardens with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Access to the twin room is through the double bedroom only.
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Dovedale
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Alton Towers
- Cbeebies Land
- Crich Tramway Village
Reviews (69)
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Juliette
We visited with our 11 & 13yr old boys. The cottage was easy to find - compact & cosy, with everything we needed! It's an old house so some wear & tear and 'elderliness' to be expected, but importantly it was very clean and well stocked with all necessities. It was chilly given the weather, but the logburner was fantastic - easy to operate & clean and kept us warm and cosy after some long walks. The location is excellent. Some great walks from the door, and very accessible to the peak district for some fantastic walks - we would recommend the Biggin & Wolfsdale circular (10km from the door) as well as heading up Thorpe Cloud and on to Mildale along the river & over the Dovedale stepping stones (12km), a 10min drive away. Overall delighted with our stay - I did get in touch with Lynda upon arrival and she was very welcoming. Thank you!
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Peter
It is well placed for lots of activities and close to beautiful countryside. The cottage is particularly good for children with lots of toys and games provided and a large garden. It is also a quiet location with a popular pub nearby. The cottage was well equipped and with a good range of info. It might benefit from a little bit of investment but I think this is fairly reflected in the price and we found it comfy. Would say that although the heating was fine in the mornings, it never really came on at 17.00 due to the thermostat settings. This is OK if you donât mind firing up the wood burner which makes the living room really cosy. Plenty of fuel was provided for this and the kids loved it but this might put me off going there in winter.
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Lorraine
There is everything you would expect and the cottage is well kept, if a little dated, as has been said previously. The village is small, with good walking routes from the cottage and the pub does good food and has friendly staff.