Guests say
Grey Roofs is highly praised for its modern amenities, cleanliness, and secure garden, making it ideal for dog owners. Its secluded location offers peace and tranquillity, with easy access to local attractions. Guests appreciate the thoughtful welcome hamper, though its contents may vary. The property's comfort and high-quality furnishings are consistently noted, despite a few mentions of a hard mattress and water heating issues.
Guests consistently describe the property as spotless and immaculate, indicating a very high standard of cleanliness throughout the accommodation.
The property's secluded setting in the Peak District is appreciated for its tranquillity and proximity to local walks and attractions. However, some guests found it a bit challenging to locate initially.
The majority of guests find the beds and furnishings comfortable, with a few noting the beds were hard and one mentioning a preference for a softer mattress.
Facilities are generally regarded as high-quality and well-maintained, with modern appliances and a secure garden. A few guests experienced issues with hot water and suggested minor improvements.
The welcome hamper is frequently mentioned and greatly appreciated by guests, reflecting the owner's thoughtfulness. It is important to note that such gifts may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Ashbourne 4 miles. A superbly modern ground floor barn conversion located near Ashbourne in Derbyshire. The roomy, comfortable living and surrounding fields and views make this cottage perfect for a small family. The large doors from the front garden area take you into the spacious sitting room complete with comfortable seating, a contemporary woodburning stove and a Smart TV, here guests can sit back and relax after a busy day exploring the area. The kitchen is nothing short of impressive with stylish, modern furnishings and plenty of space to cook delicious meals for the family. This cottage also comes with two well-furnished, welcoming bedrooms and a fashionable shower room with a tremendous shower. To the front of the cottage sits an incredible courtyard area with plenty of seating, a well-kept lawn, a stylish gas BBQ and a mobile dog kennel. There are also numerous surrounding fields for your dog to enjoy at its leisure. Ashbourne is under 4 miles away and offers a variety of shops on traditional cobbled streets as well as many pubs and restaurants. Alton Towers theme park is just a 20 minute drive away for thrillseekers. Matlock is a shorter drive away, a beautiful location baring a lot of scenery. An astounding luxury holiday home set in a sublime location, this cottage can be enjoyed throughout the year.
Lying south of the Peak District, Ashbourne is a perfect example of an English market town - it has a market place with stalls, eccentric street plan, narrow cobbled alleys, coaching inns and almshouses. In its heyday in the 18th century, the town was a fashionable social centre and many fine Georgian buildings remain from this period. Today the town still has much to offer in terms of restaurants and inns and is regarded as something of a haven for antique hunters - but dont expect a bargain! For those who prefer outdoor pursuits, the Dove and Manifold Valleys are close by. Alton Towers is just 20 minutes away.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double.
Shower room with basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Underfloor heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, dishwasher, fridge/freezer and washing machine.
3 Smart TV's with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off road parking.
Front courtyard with lawn, furniture and BBQ, this is a totally secure area for pets with a lockable gate.
Three well-behaved pets allowed.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub 0.9 mile, shop 4 miles.
Note: An electric car charging station with multiple charging points is located just 3 miles away.
Note: High chair and cot available on request
Nearby points of interest
- Alton Towers
- Cbeebies Land
- Dovedale
- Kedleston Hall
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Gladstone Pottery Museum
- Crich Tramway Village
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (96)
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Vincent
!! Secure garden was a big peace of mind for us having dogs, loads of walks around even if you just want to get out without driving. The property itself is amazing, lovely and warm with the underfloor heating and wood burner. Tv in the lounge could do with updating as the smart apps were not compatible anymore with the tv itself so there was just the available freeview channels. The kitchen has everything you need top of the range appliances. Deane the owner was just at the end of the phone if you needed anything, Will definitely book again, amazing week we had.
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Lynn
There was three adults and three dogs and we agreed there was nothing to fault. The dogs loved the garden and the local walks..The owner was incredibly kind and helpful nothing was too much trouble. This was an exceptional holiday home and would highly recommend.
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Diane
The garden is secure being fully enclosed with high walls and you can even lock the door gate if you want although it certainly doesnât feel confined â itâs just a delightfully spacious private garden whether you have dogs or not. The cottage is set in a lovely quiet spot set well back off the road with lovely short and long walks from the doorstep. The property is dog friendly with floor tiling throughout the living areas and underfloor heating so cosy and warm. Bed and sofas really comfy and bathroom has a great shower with endless hot water. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you need to self-cater and plenty of room to store your own things. The appliances are modern and everything is really clean pretty much like new. The Owner is a lovely chap and lives next door and so on hand if you need him although we didnât. The property is quite newly converted and so all of the fixtures are clean, fresh and in good order. Wifi is strong although I couldnât get a mobile signal in the cottage although it was available about 50yds away from the cottage door. There is a pay phone in the cottage for emergencyâs. The cottage is between 2 lovely market towns â close enough to get a takeaway home without it going cold although far enough for peace and quiet. Iâm not going to rack my brain for faults with the cottage as we didnât have any â the Owner has clearly converted and manages the cottage with the aim of Guests having a wonderful holiday, which is certainly not always the case when you visit other cottages.