Guests say
Oakleigh cottage receives high praise for its cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and well-equipped facilities. Guests particularly enjoy the beautiful countryside views, peaceful setting, and proximity to the Peak District and local attractions. Many mention the warm welcome and thoughtful touches from the hosts, making stays feel homely. While a few guests note minor issues such as road noise, compact bedrooms, or occasional maintenance points, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with families and couples alike appreciating the comfort, convenience, and friendly hospitality.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage as very clean, spotless, and well-maintained. Only a couple of minor comments mention areas for improvement, such as needing a deeper clean under sofa cushions, but these are rare.
Guests love the cottage's location for exploring the Peak District, with easy access to Chesterfield, Bakewell, and Chatsworth. The views are frequently praised. Some mention proximity to a main road and petrol station, but most find the setting peaceful and convenient.
The cottage is described as cosy, comfortable, and homely, with good beds and a welcoming atmosphere. A few guests found the bedrooms compact or the sofa low, but most found the accommodation relaxing and well-suited for families or couples.
Facilities are highly rated, with a well-equipped kitchen, modern appliances, EV charger, and thoughtful extras. Some minor feedback includes the TV position, heating schedule, and occasional lack of utensils, but overall guests are very satisfied.
Many guests mention welcome packs with bread, milk, cake, and seasonal treats, as well as friendly, responsive hosts. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, but the overall hospitality is frequently praised.
About this property
Oakleigh is a stylishly furnished, two bedroomed bungalow, ideally located to base yourself for an exciting holiday exploring all that the surrounding areas. All on the
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: Freeview Smart TV, Patio Doors Leading To Decked Area
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Cooker, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Open plan living space 2.
Living area: Smart TV, Patio Doors
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Welcome pack. Lawned garden with patio and garden furniture. Electric car charging point, at cost. Private parking for 3 cars. No smoking. Please note: There is a step to decking.. Oakleigh is a stylishly finished property, and furnished to a high standard making this a wonderful place to base yourself for an exciting holiday while enjoying all that the surrounding areas has to offer. The open plan living space compromises of a galley style kitchen, unique living area with patio doors opening into the gardens, giving views of the lovely wooded hillside. There are two cosy bedrooms and modern bathroom completes the property.
Holymoorside is a small, rural village situated around 4 miles from Chesterfield. This lovely village is in peaceful countryside and has three churches and two pubs and sits on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Nearby Chesterfield is famous for its crooked spire and offering a large range of facilities including shops, restaurants, cafés, cinema, bowling, swimming, gyms and Walton golf club although private they do accept visitors. Oakleigh provides a great holiday base for discovering the many attractions and activities available in the Peak District. Within a 10 miles radius there is Chatsworth House, Bolsover Castle, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall, Matlock Bath with cable car to the heights of Abraham, Darley Dale steam railway and the Crich tramway museum to name but a few. A little further afield you will discover picturesque villages including Ashford-in-the-Water, Eyam plague village, Winster and Castleton with its caverns and castle and Buxton spa town.
There are many countryside walks and cycle routes that can be taken straight from the doorstep over the local hills and moors from this wonderful holiday accommodation at any time of the year.
Free WiFi
Electric car charging point (at cost, Type 2 7kw)) prior arrangement with owner.
Reviews (36)
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Peter Raven
Excellent break very clean cottage in good location easy to get to places in the Peak District, Nice touch with the food parcel. Would definitely come back.
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Confirmed Guest
Very nice place to stay. Great location with lots to do close by, especially if you like the countryside. Very friendly owners who were great with my daughter who loves horses!
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Vincent Ratcliffe
We had a weeks climbing holiday and only 20 mins drive to the crags , julia is a fantastic host and very helpful The cottage was perfect for us . Peaceful and quiet , very clean and comfortable and just what you want after a hard days climbing .morrisons 5 mins away and fuel station next door , we are very happy and will return in near future