Guests say
Lady Pond Retreat is a well-equipped and spacious property with a hot tub, offering a peaceful and convenient location in the Derbyshire countryside. Guests have praised the comfortable beds, the property's cleanliness, and the friendly management. The cottage is ideal for family gatherings and provides a relaxing escape from city life.
Most guests found the property clean and well-maintained, with bright white bedding and towels. However, some noted issues with dust, cobwebs, and a few instances of unclean kitchenware and appliances, which slightly impacted the overall cleanliness score.
The property's location is highly praised for its peacefulness and convenience, with easy access to local farms, activities, and treks. The proximity to attractions like Alton Towers is a bonus, although some guests were disappointed with the inaccessibility of the fishing pond.
Guests have consistently mentioned the comfortable mattresses and pillows, and the spaciousness of the property. Despite some comments about winter duvets being too hot, the overall comfort level is rated highly.
The property is well-equipped with kitchen amenities, two hot tubs, and ample storage. However, scores are affected by reports of maintenance issues such as blocked drains, broken showers, and unreliable Wi-Fi, which suggest room for improvement.
While guests appreciated the well-stocked kitchen with condiments and the provision of children's plasticware, there were no specific mentions of gifts. Therefore, it is not possible to score thoughtfulness based on gifts, and the score is set to null.
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 (19)
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Afiya
It had all the facilities you can ask for and imagine. It was spacious and modern with hints of vintage equipment. Will definitely be going again in the next holidays! The area was safe, and the hot tub was a fantastic addition to the whole getaway.
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Mahnaz
The cottage was perfect and equipped with all that we needed. The local residents were very welcoming and the owners of the farm next door were simply lovely. I would highly recommend a stay here. The owner was great with his communication with us. We will definitely be back again! Thank you
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Aditi
There were lot of things provided that helped us settle in quickly such as tea bags, laundry bags etc. hot tub was good. Property has been maintained and decorated nicely. A small down side was that as it was 9 of us, we felt that sofa bed was uncomfortable to sleep in and had to open up the cot for our 13 year old as sofa bed felt small for 2 people to sleep properly as it was sinking in a bit. I would definitely recommend this place for 6-7 people or with a good spacious and less worn out sofa bed 9.