Guests say
Valley View is a well-received cottage, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and comprehensive facilities. Guests appreciate the thoughtful touches, including a welcome pack and dog-friendly amenities. The property's location is convenient for exploring the Peak District, despite some noting the proximity to a busy road. Overall, the cottage offers a delightful stay with attention to detail that enhances the holiday experience.
Guests consistently note the property's spotlessness and attention to cleanliness, with several reviews highlighting the immaculate condition of the cottage upon arrival.
The location is generally praised for its proximity to local attractions and amenities, though some guests mention the noise from the nearby road. The convenience for exploring the Peak District is a recurring positive aspect.
Reviewers frequently commend the comfort of the cottage, mentioning comfortable beds, cosy living spaces, and a warm atmosphere. The property is described as a home away from home.
Facilities are highly rated, with guests satisfied with the well-equipped kitchen, bathroom amenities, and additional features like a dog washing station. Some minor maintenance issues are noted, but they do not significantly detract from the overall experience.
The thoughtfulness of the hosts is evident through the welcome packs and provisions for both humans and pets. While these gifts are greatly appreciated, it is politely noted that such offerings may vary and are not guaranteed.
About this property
Ashbourne 5 miles. Settled into the village of Hulland Ward, near Ashbourne, Valley view is a lovely Peak District getaway for a family or friends. Enter into this lovely eighteenth century cottage and hang up your coats in the cloakroom, before unpacking into this tastefully renovated cottage. Settle down with a good book in the sitting area, where an original inglenook woodburning stove warms your feet from a bare brick fireplace. Pass the quirky bookcase door, which opens up into the under-stairs storage, and reach a beautiful dining room, retaining the original bare brick fireplace and wooden beams, now housing an electric fire stove to give your dining experience a hint of historic ambience. When mealtimes call, find yourself in a lovely spacious kitchen and with the assistance of the home-from-home amenities, cook a heart-warming meal as the handy utility takes care of all of your muddy clothes. As the evening wears on, three tastefully-furnished bedrooms offer a space for you to snuggle up for the night, including a super-king-size zip/link that can be set up as a twin on request, a king size and a ground-floor double serviced by a ground-floor wet room, and there is also a bathroom with the option of a refreshing shower or a soak amongst the bubbles in the free-standing bath. Much of the flooring throughout the ground-floor is laminate, making this property pet-friendly, and there is also the addition of a dog washing station in the outhouse! Pets can also enjoy the enclosed lawn, whilst guests can make the most of the patio, where you can relax in the sunshine with a glass of your favourite beverage. Hulland Ward is a village that rests near the Peak District with a local shop and pub. For more convenience stores, eateries and independent shops, head over to Ashbourne, where there is a selection of antique stores, as well as historic architecture, or there is the option of heading over to Carsington where guests can hire bikes or try out watersports on Carsington Water. There are also the options of the villages of Matlock, Wirksworth and Belper. The Peak District National Park is a must visit for guests, supplying you with a wealth of fantastic walks, including those to Thor’s Cave, the ruins of Throwley Old Hall and Robin Hood’s Stride. Further from the property you can enjoy an action-packed day at Alton Towers or explore the wildlife at Matlock Bath Aquarium and arcade. All of this and more with a stay at Valley View.
Ashbourne, settled into the picturesque southernmost point of the Peak District, is the epitome of an English market town, housing a town centre boasting winding cobblestone lanes, tasty eateries, pubs, convenience shops and independent stores to browse at your leisure, so why not enjoy a heart-warming meal out with the family? The town has many Georgian buildings and is a great spot for antique hunters. The Dove and Manifold Valleys are nearby for those who prefer more active hobbies, while Alton Towers, with its thrilling array of rides, is only a short drive away for thrill seekers. The Peak District is a fantastic location with a great number of scenic walks and historic sites for you to explore. Enjoy a quaint countryside getaway with a stay at Ashbourne.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request).
Bathroom with free-standing bath, Bluetooth light up mirror, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Ground-floor Jack and Jill wet room with walk-in shower, basin, Bluetooth light up mirror and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room with electric fire stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, stairgate and travel cot available.
Off-road parking for four cars.
Enclosed side patio with furniture, lawn, fire pit and barbecue.
Bike storage for up to 6 bikes in out house.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Dog washing station in outhouse.
Note: On busy road, please bear this in mind when booking
Reviews (28)
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Rachel
The owners have gone to a lot of trouble to provide a spotlessly clean and well equipped property. There are lots of âextrasâ - shower gels, bath salts, boxes of tissues, food wraps in the kitchen. Ample cleaning products including dishwasher tabs and washing powders. The welcome basket was most generous and included treats for our dog. The dog wash was a particular asset, along with the dog bowls, blankets, towels etc. The owners have an eye for detail and a knack for making a rental feel like a home. For dog walkers and hikers there are a wealth of well walked, well maintained footpaths that crisscross the village in the immediate area. The only downside (and it isnât anything the owners can do to change) is the main road outside of the cottage. Yes it is clearly mentioned in the cottage description but we werenât prepared for just how incredibly busy it is. This road is in constant use by cars & HGVs, most of whom seen incapable of sticking to the 30mph speed limit. The footpaths alongside the road are like having a ânear deathâ experience when walking along them to the village shop/ pubs as the traffic passes so close. We also had the misfortune to be staying when the 3 manhole covers outside the cottage in the road are in need of repair. Just about every passing vehicle hits them causing a very loud bang that rattles through the house. We didnât need to use the downstairs bedroom which was just as well as the noise in that room was extra loud because the room is right by the manhole covers.
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Lesley
Its by a main road and could not really hear the traffic apart from the 3 grids right outside that need maintenance as lots of loud kerdunks! From 5.30am. Not the owners fault at all but something to consider. Beds and furniture comfy. Bathroom beautiful.
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Jill
We found it to be clean, spacious and very comfortable and much appreciated the welcome pack (though I somehow managed to leave the bakewell tart in the cupboard when we left!). There were many things that we appreciated eg the dining table with plenty of space for six adults, the coffee machine AND the pods to go with it and the SMART TV . I think it it a bit optimistic to say there is parking for four cars. W struggled to manoeuvre two cars in the space available, especially as you are trying to avoid having to reverse out onto a busy main road. The kitchen was very well equipped except that we would love to have had more mugs. Six mugs for six adults is minimal and makes for frequent washing up. All in all though, a great place to stay, we would recommend it.