About this property
Ashbourne 3.1 miles. Lady Pond Retreat is a superb Grade II listed apartment attached to the elegant Bradley Hall, located in the picturesque village of Bradley, Derbyshire with the Peak District on the doorstep. Holding reams of character, featuring fantastic exposed ceiling beams and brickwork, surrounded by quaint gardens and grounds, including a fishing lake with plenty of carp, it makes an ideal choice for a family or group looking to enjoy Derbyshire. After climbing the original external stone steps and coming through the front door, find the laundry facilities to the right before continuing up to the first floor to the beautiful apartment. Be welcomed into the extensive open-plan dining kitchen and living room, immediately admiring the dramatic apex ceiling held up with solid oak beams, and the soft duck egg blue fitted kitchen, presenting a quaint country style, there is plenty of seating here to accommodate all guests. Carry on past the substantial dining space, before coming to the relaxing sitting area, enjoy gathering the group on a quiet evening to watch a film on the large flatscreen Smart TV with DVD, there is a sofa bed in here to accommodate two guests. Beyond this area are three lovely bedrooms, consisting of a king-size zip/link bed so it can be twin on request, a king-size room with a spacious en-suite bathroom, complete with separate bath and walk-in shower, and finally a family room hosting a king-size zip/link bed and a single, with an en-suite luxury shower room. Completing the interior is the family bathroom, home to a shower over bath. Step outside on a sunny day and spend time in the pretty garden to the side of the property, where a lawn and patio make an excellent spot for some alfresco dining. Keen anglers will be delighted to know that guests staying at Lady Pond Retreat are welcome to enjoy unlimited access to Bradley Hall estate's fishing lake, well-stocked with large carp and fresh water fish, it lies just a couple of minutes walk from the property. For any food and essentials, you can find plenty of shops along the cobbled, narrow streets of the neighbouring market town of Ashbourne. Plenty of attractions and activities can be found in all directions in this part of Derbyshire; head up to Carsington Water and choose from an array of activities including water sports like canoeing, kayaking and windsurfing, or choose to explore on foot or bike taking the trail around the water. An easy drive can bring you to Alton Towers for a day of exhilarating fun, riding rollercoasters and rides within the elegant grounds. The scenic Dovedale Valley is also close by and with its impressive limestone ravines, iconic stepping stones, and great range of walking routes for all abilities, you are sure to find something to suit your group. Lady Pond Retreat is a unique property ideal for a superb stay in Derbyshire.
Lying at the southern end of the Peak District, Ashbourne is a perfect example of an English market town - 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 don’t expect a bargain! For those who prefer more outdoor pursuits, the Dove and Manifold Valleys are close by and for thrill seekers Alton Towers with its exciting collection of rides and attractions is just a short drive away.
Accommodation
First-floor layout.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size with en-suite, separate bath, walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x family room with king-size (zip/link) and single with en-suite shower room, basin and WC, 1 x king-size (zip/link).
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area (seats 10) and sitting area with sofa bed.
Biomass heating.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, 4 x Smart TV with DVD and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 3+ cars.
Garden with 6 seater hot tub, patio and seating.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 3.3 miles, pub 2.4 miles.
Note: This property is located above Yew Tree Nook (1051373) which sleeps up to 8 guests, together the properties can sleep 17 guests.
Note: This property has a good housekeeping bond of £200.
Please Note : All outside noise is to stop at 10.15pm out of respect for the neighbouring properties, the hot tub therefore can not be used after 10.15pm either thank you.
Note: free carp fishing available on the owner’s private lake which is located directly opposite the property
Reviews (14)
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Emily
The property was exactly what our group was looking for to get together to celebrate the new year. There was enough parking for our cars, the location was remote and beautiful with lovely views and the large open plan communal area in the house was perfect for 9 people to socialise. We were particularly pleased with the character of the property and the two hot tubs for each stay for upstairs and downstairs guests. Thank you again and we will certainly be back!
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Amanda
! Enjoyed every minute. The farm was an added bonus especially for the kids who got to see the calfs. Only downside was the fishing pond - unable to gain access and my eldest was really looking forward to doing a spot of fishing. Overall though the place was clean, fully equipped and very spacious. The hot tub went down a treat too. Would highly recommend. Thank you for letting us stay and enjoy the area of Derbyshire
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Paul
The rooms were all sized as pictured, so we had plenty of space for 9 and even though you are in the roof - and we were there during the June 2023 heatwave - it did not get hot, as we had a breeze running through with keeping all the windows open, including the one on the landing and sometimes the entry door. The twenty-somethings were dismayed they couldnât get Wi-Fi until we found the password in the large black welcome folder on the kitchen counter! There are two under counter fridges and freezers, one of each in the kitchen pantry and one of each in the utility room. There are also two microwaves and all the pots, pans and serve ware you would ever need, including plasticware for small children. Lots of vegetable oil, salt and pepper left by previous residents, so donât buy any and we left ketchup and mayonnaise in the fridge for future guests. Very comfy mattresses and pillows, and bedding and towels were clean and bright white, although towels were a bit scratchy. On leaving day we got chatting with a grounds man that told us the hot tub is emptied and refilled after every guest stay, which was good to know. Only gripe would be the windows need cleaning and there are dust/cobwebs around some windows, beams and up in the apex and the primary wash basin and shower tray drain a bit slow, but none of these points had any impact on the wonderful time we all had and we would definitely stay here again.