Guests say
Holly Cottage is a spacious and well-equipped property in a great location for exploring the Peak District. Guests praise its comfortable beds, multiple seating areas, and attractive décor. The kitchen is well stocked, and the pub opposite is highly recommended. Some guests noted traffic noise from the main road and emergency lighting in bedrooms. While most found the cottage clean and homely, a few mentioned maintenance and cleanliness issues. Overall, it offers a welcoming base with excellent access to local attractions and amenities.
Most guests found the cottage clean and well presented, but several reviews mention cobwebs, spiders, and areas needing a deep clean. Some guests had to clean kitchen items on arrival, and a few noted maintenance issues affecting cleanliness.
The location is frequently praised for its proximity to the Peak District, local walks, and the pub opposite. However, the busy main road and associated noise are mentioned as drawbacks by some guests.
Guests generally found the cottage spacious and the beds comfortable, with plenty of seating areas. However, some reported uncomfortable beds and were disturbed by emergency lighting and traffic noise at night.
The cottage is well equipped, with a good kitchen, powerful showers, and ample seating. Some guests noted missing instructions for appliances, minor maintenance issues, and a lack of blinds in bathrooms, but overall facilities were appreciated.
While guests appreciated the well-equipped kitchen and occasional small touches like washing powder, there were no consistent mentions of welcome gifts or extras. Some guests noted a lack of basics such as milk, tea, or hand soap. Please note that gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
A fantastic cottage located between the towns of Matlock and Chesterfield and on a great bus route for getting around the Peak District with ease a, and a welcoming pub across the road..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, TV, Gas Woodburner
Dining room.
Kitchen: Freeview TV, TV, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV, TV
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Freeview TV
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Front garden with courtyard, garden furniture and summerhouse. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking.. Holly Cottage provides the perfect central location in the Peak District, on the ground floor step into the first reception room with dining table and chairs, there is even space to keep your boots and hang your coat. From here and off to the side is the utility room with washing machine and a downstairs toilet. The kitchen is well-equipped and modern with all the appliances you need to cook a great meal with sitting area by the patio doors which you can open on a nice day and let the outside in. To complete the ground floor is a cosy living room with gas wood burner and a Smart TV.
On the first floor there are three double bedrooms, all with soft and comfortable beds for a restful night’s sleep and all have TV’s too and the master has an en-suite. The master double has the addition of an en-suite shower room too. To complete the first floor is the bathroom made up of shower over bath. Holly Cottage has a beautiful garden, as you step out of the patio doors there is a courtyard area with furniture, then up a couple of steps there is table and chairs plus access to the front of the house, and then a decked area with summerhouse and a bench that catches the afternoon sun, perfect for looking over the countryside hills. To the front of the house is another garden space plus driveway parking for up to 3 cars.
The location of Holly Cottage is fantastic, you are just a few miles outside of Matlock town centre which offers independent and high street shops, cafes and restaurants, as well as good takeaway venues. A short drive from Matlock Bath known for its seaside lookalike features and annual firework displays as well as the stately home of Chatsworth House which is well worth a visit. In the opposite direction is Chesterfield, a market town with its famous crooked spire church. There are so many walking routes surrounding the house as well as a great pub over the road offering home cooked meals throughout the day and night, a favourite with the locals.
Free WiFi
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Reviews (23)
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Helen Woodfield
This cottage has the wow factor when you walk through the front door with a well equipped kitchen including an air fryer! Three great bedrooms and the main bedroom with en-suite was perfect, even though there is a busy main road outside traffic noise wasn’t a problem. Simon welcomed us on arrival and the bonus of him owning the pub across the road is a discount on meals. The cottage is well placed for visiting Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock and all surrounding places of interest. Would definitely book again if coming to the area.
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Confirmed Guest
We were so looking forward to our weeks holiday at Holly cottage however we left 3 nights earlier due to the unpleasant smell of the property. When we arrived I had to clean the fridge before it could be used it is also very old so needs replacing as does some of the well used other items like the dish washer, toaster and kettle. The sink and drainer wash really dirty and stained, so I had to bleach and scour these also. The drinking cups had to be bleached as they were so stained. There was very old coffee powder left in the caddy that looked like it had been there for years. Lots of cobwebs and spiders around the rooms. The outside seating area we couldn’t use as it was dirty and had been used for smokers, cigarette remains on the floor. It’s a shame as the cottage could be lovely, looks great from the front but it’s the garden and rear that needs attention. The owner manages the pub opposite which is a nice pub and the staff are great, there is a discount for using the pub, this is great and food is good. Very busy main road in front of the cottage which is very dangerous. Stair carpet needs some attention it’s lose. Please give this cottage a deep clean and replace well used items you will have a great property rental then.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely quirky cottage, lots of different seating areas and the host Simon was brilliant. All 3 bedrooms had double beds and were comfortable. Plenty of equipment in the kitchen we did cook a couple of times but Simon also owes the pub opposite (no noise from the pub) and did fantastic food so we ate 4 times there, staff in the pub were fabulous. Brilliant location for the Peak District and off road parking.