Guests say
Queen Ann's Close is a well-received cottage in the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales, praised for its spaciousness, well-equipped kitchen, and beautiful garden. The property is ideal for large groups and family gatherings, offering a comfortable stay with a touch of luxury. While some maintenance issues are noted, the overall experience is highly recommended by guests.
Most guests found the property to be immaculately clean and homely, though a few noted cleanliness issues such as dirty cups and bins, which suggests room for improvement in ensuring consistency.
The property's location is highly praised for its ideal setting, offering seclusion and quiet while being conveniently close to local amenities and suitable for walks, contributing to a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Guests consistently report a comfortable stay, with ample space, cosy settings, and good quality beds. However, some guests mentioned issues with mattresses and seating, indicating minor areas for enhancement.
The property boasts well-received facilities such as a hot tub and well-catered kitchen. However, several reviews mention maintenance issues like light bulbs, hot tub functionality, and garden upkeep, suggesting a need for attention to detail.
While many guests were pleased with the facilities and the property's readiness for their stay, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Chapel-en-le-Frith 1.5 miles. Queen Ann's Close is a fabulous, roomy stone cottage enjoying a soothing countryside location situation in the Wash, a small village between the picturesque village of Chinley and the market town of Chapel-en-le-Frith in the Peak District. This Victorian era building served it's country well as a parachute factory in World War II. It was also previously owned by the General Manager of the Daily Mail, and many famous people stayed there to protect that all important scoop. Encompassed by the Peak District National Park and a wealth of fascinating towns, this luxury accommodation is a perfect base for a memorable break with family groups only. Situated down a quiet country lane, enter the property into its immaculate and contemporary kitchen, a spacious layout with stylish clay tone units and a charming breakfast table to enjoy your morning coffee. The refreshing, open layout takes you into the rustic, very social dining room featuring a double-faced woodburning stove in its stunning redbrick fireplace. The traditional wooden floorboards lead to the heart-warming sitting room; vintage leather sofas and plenty of beanbags make this a wonderful spot to kick back with the TV on and living flame fire ablaze. The first floor presents five beautifully furnished bedrooms including two benefiting from luscious en-suites and an elegant four poster bedroom. There is also a simply remarkable family bathroom, finished with quirky tiles, a luxurious claw foot slipper bath and a double walk-in shower, a real touch of class. The interior concludes wonderfully with a thoughtful children's room, complete with six single beds, cosy seating and a wall-mounted TV. Summertime is also well-catered for here at Queen Ann's Close as the cottage offers extensive, well-maintained gardens to sit back in and embrace this wonderful rural setting.Chapel-en-le-Frith is a fantastic Peak District base offering a cobbled market place with plenty of amenities to make the most of.The delightful village Chinley is walking distance and the trendy pubs and restaurants at Hayfield a mere 5-minute drive in the car. The house is 5 miles away from the stunning spa town of Buxton and on the border of the glorious Peak District National Park, both offering a range of activities and facilities to take advantage of. Queen Ann's Close is a fabulously unique property in an excellent Peak District location.
The 'Capital of the Peaks', with its cobbled streets and stocks. Four miles away is Buxton, famous for its spring water, Pavillion Gardens and Victorian Opera House. A short drive away are the Blue John Cavern and the castle at Castleton and stately homes such as Chatsworth House and Lyme Hall.
Accommodation
Over three floors: 1 x second floor family room with 6 single beds and en-suite bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC, 1 x king-size with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 1 x four poster double, 1 x twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with a freestanding bath, separate shower, bidet, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room with wood burning stove.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Gas central heating, woodburning stove, gas fire.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, 3 x fridge, fridge/freezer, washing machine, 2 x dishwasher, TVs, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking for 6 cars.
Extensive enclosed lawns with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Sorry no stags or hen parties, or similar.
Shop and pub 1 mile.
Please keep noise to a minimum particularly outside the property after 10pm to respect the neighbouring properties
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Dove Stone Reservoir
- Bruntwood Park
Reviews (52)
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Richard
House was very clean and comfortable, very well equipped kitchen and comfy beds. Lots of parking. Great location with a lovely walk across the hills to a lush pub in Chinley. Only 2 minor criticisms, keep more firewood in the cellar and put a blind on the landing window if the light is an issue with neighbour. All in all, excellent, would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
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Inge
The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable. Although it didnât negatively impact on our stay, it could do with some general maintenance: both gates donât easily open/close and there are several holes in the walls, varying in size. Some walls could do with a lick of paint. Overall though, we had a great stay and would happily revisit.
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Stewart
On arrival, found a left over take away in fridge plus items of food in freezers 2. Wet hand towels and tea towels left around kitchen to dry, fortunately we brought some with us as there were no dry ones available in the house for use 3. Bedding from previous rental left in front porch and not collected until Wednesday (day 5 of our stay) 4. Several items of clothing left on kitchen bench