Guests say
Yew Tree Cottage is a spacious, well-equipped and cosy holiday home, ideal for families and dog owners seeking a peaceful retreat near Chesterfield and the Peak District. Guests consistently praise its cleanliness, comfortable beds, enclosed garden, and blend of traditional charm with modern amenities. The location is quiet yet convenient for local walks, pubs, and exploring the area. Thoughtful touches such as welcome packs are frequently mentioned. Some guests note a steep walk from the parking area, occasional maintenance issues, and water pressure concerns, but overall, the cottage offers a warm and enjoyable stay.
The majority of reviews highlight the cottage as very clean and tidy, with several guests describing it as spotlessly clean and well-presented. Only one review mentions a stuffy smell and a dirty washing machine, but this is outweighed by the positive feedback.
Guests appreciate the peaceful village setting, proximity to dog walks, local pubs, and easy access to the Peak District and Chesterfield. The location is described as ideal for exploring the area, with only minor comments about the uphill walk from the car park.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with warm interiors and comfortable beds. A few guests mention steep stairs and a hard mattress as minor drawbacks, but overall comfort is highly rated.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern amenities, two log burners, and a secure garden. However, several guests mention issues with water pressure, an old washing machine, and a non-working dishwasher, indicating some maintenance is needed.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as welcome packs, treats for dogs, and Christmas hampers. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Tucked away in the countryside of Holymoorside, this quiet, a perfect base for walking, cycling and exploring the Peak District.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Sky, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Living room 2: Smart TV, Sky, Woodburner
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 3: Kingsize (5ft) Bed.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Doggy extras. Front enclosed garden with patio and garden furniture. Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: Couples, families and holidaymakers bookings only.. Yew Tree Cottage is located in the quaint village of Holymoorside, one of the many hamlets in Chesterfield. It is home to two fantastic dog friendly pubs, one of which is owned by Peak Ales meaning it has fantastic local beers on offer, and the second pub now with 3 AA rosettes for culinary excellence under chef patron Mark Ainsthorpe who featured on the Great British Menu in 2022 and offers modern British cuisine using the best fresh grown and foraged food. There are ample walks directly from the door or a little further you can reach trails taking you to Linacre reservoir or beyond into the peak district. The locality is full of a number of peak district and Derbyshire towns, villages, pubs and tourist attractions including Chatsworth House which is only 6 miles away; Matlock; Matlock bath; Bakewell and Chesterfield.
As you arrive at Yew Tree Cottage you are greeted by a fantastic garden with stunning views over the village and the countryside, enter the cottage into the spacious, social space the kitchen offers, with breakfast bar, dining table, sofa and skylight windows with an unspoilt view of the sky, there is a snug just off from here with comfortable sofa, TV and log burner. Also on the ground floor is a shower room which has a handy storage area for boots and coats and the main living room offering comfortable seating, a large TV with Sky and a second wood burner. Up the stairs to the first floor is the family shower room, a double bedroom and also a twin bedroom with a walk-in wardrobe. On the second floor is the master bedroom with kingsize bed and amazing views. Pub ¼ mile. Shops 3 miles.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Suitable for up to 3 pets
Reviews (21)
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Confirmed Guest
The location of the cottage is great for exploring Chesterfield and the surrounding area. It was a well-equipped cottage and very pet friendly. There are some issues with the cottage however that need attention and have been mentioned in previous reviews. The path to the cottage is dangerously after rain and needs attention. It is also impossible to have a shower which lasts more than two minutes due to the drop in water pressure. There was also no working dishwasher which wasn’t ideal. For the money being paid, these things should be rectified and puts me off staying again.
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Jonny Outhouse
We stayed in Yew tree cottage over Christmas and would highly recommend, Its the coziest cottage we've stayed in. The log burners give you the ambience you want from a cottage but in all honesty the central heating works well on its own. We took cooking utensils with us as we've been caught out before but we really didn't need to, this cottage caters for everything. A nice blend of old and new with the spacious kitchen extension and the 2 reception rooms giving you room for all the family. Don't be put off by the walk from the car park area unless you have mobility issues, a trolley is provided to help transport you're luggage etc and I counted it to be around 200 steps so its not a far as the pictures make it look. A 1 minute walk to the pub, 10 minute drive to shops and walking trails if you want something more than the walks from the cottage can offer. Overall it was a great Xmas get away, can't fault it.
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Confirmed Guest
We just got back after a lovely week in this cottage. It was clean and tiday and very well equipt to make our stay enjoyable. Although nights were chilly we remained warm without needing to light a fire in either of the two burners. The kitchen is lovely and well equipt, I enjoyed the snug and my wife and her mum loved the lounge recliners. Morrisons was about 3 miles away to stock up and an easy drive. The wifi was sufficient, but don't expect it to be high speed. The only negatives were the parking, which is further up the road than the instructions say, just look for the wooden pieces at the entrance. There is a Yew tree in the garden that was shedding its fruit, you should beware not to let kids or your dogs touch them, it can be fatal for humans or animals if the seeds are ingested. I had some trouble getting Sky to connect in the snug, but after a little fiddling in settings managed to easily.That said, this is a well appointed, warm and comfortable cottage, in a quiet location, ample bedding is supplied and we found the matress to the double bed comfortable. Note that there is a bit of an uphill stroll from the car parking area to the cottage, or a shorter path from the other side of the cottage.We really appreciated the welcome pack, and the useful info in the visitors pack. This is one of the better cottages we've stayed in 10/10.