Firtree Cottage
ID: S103022
- Bedrooms 4
- ・ Sleeps 8
- ・ Pets No
Guests say
Firtree Cottage in the Peak District & Derbyshire Dales is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. Guests have enjoyed the peaceful village location and found the property to be a great base for exploring local attractions. The cottage is described as cosy and welcoming, ideal for family gatherings and group stays.
Most guests found Firtree Cottage to be clean and well-maintained, with several reviews highlighting its spotless condition. However, a few guests raised concerns about cleanliness in certain areas, particularly the kitchen and bathrooms, which slightly lowers the overall score.
The cottage's location is highly regarded, with guests appreciating the quiet village setting and proximity to local amenities and tourist attractions. The nearby pub and village charm add to the appeal, making it an excellent spot for a peaceful retreat.
Guests have consistently noted the comfortable beds and cosy atmosphere of the cottage. The presence of fans in bedrooms during hot weather was appreciated. Some guests mentioned that the living room seating was insufficient for larger groups, which slightly impacts the comfort score.
The property is well-equipped, with a particular emphasis on the kitchen and the inclusion of children's items such as cots and high chairs. Some guests mentioned minor issues with maintenance, such as the need for more tea towels and serving dishes, and a suggestion for a garden gate for child safety.
While guests have mentioned thoughtful touches like the provision of milk and cake, there are not enough references to consistent gifts or special attention to guests' needs to accurately assess this category. Therefore, the score is set to null.
About this property
Situated on the historic Harpur Crewe Estate, Firtree Cottage rests beautifully in the tranquil village of Smisby, just one and a half miles from the pretty Leicestershire market town of Ashby-de-la Zouch. With tasteful accommodation over three floors; friends, families and couples alike can treat themselves to a cottage holiday of the highest order. The cottage is beautifully decorated with historical artwork, photographs and books relating to the historic Harpur Crewe Estate and the former ancestral seat at Calke Abbey. Enter this elegant stone and redbrick house and discover the warming sitting room, snug leather sofas crowd around the fabulous woodburner which is matched with a TV to make a wonderful spot to put your feet up of an evening. A gorgeous kitchen/diner also rests on the ground floor, immaculate cream units host a range of different appliances and a Belfast sink while a stunning brick fireplace enhanced with exposed beam work houses a range cooker, a lovely wooden dining table completes the layout. Head to the upper floors to discover Firtree Cottage's beautiful bedrooms, the first floor plays host to a king-size and a twin room, both are decorated immaculately and share access to a contemporary shower room. Take a further flight of stairs to reach the second floor, here you will find a super king-size room along with a twin room, as well as a glistening bathroom to conclude the interior exquisitely. When the sun comes out, take a glass of white or perhaps your evening meal out onto the tranquil patio and treat yourself to some alfresco dining. Charming Ashby-de-la-Zouch is just over a mile away, its attractive streets come bursting with lovely spots to shop, eat and drink, the market town also features some stunning castle ruins. There are many beautiful towns and cities in the surrounding area which offer much to the visitor in their own unique way; Burton-upon-Trent, Loughborough and the major shopping city of Birmingham are among the most popular. Holiday in true elegant fashion and bring your loved ones along to the first-class Firtree Cottage all-year-round.
This market town sits in North West Leicestershire, within the National Forest of England. It benefits from a wide range of shops, bars and restaurants as it also boasts attractive castle ruins along with a golf club on the outskirts. Many towns and cities lie in the surrounding area, with Burton, Swadlincote, Loughborough and the striking major city of Birmingham on offer.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Four bedrooms: 1 x second floor super king-size, 1 x second floor twin, 1 x first floor king-size, 1 x first floor twin.
Bathroom with a shower over bath, basin and WC.
Second floor shower room with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Gas Heating.
Range cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washer/dryer, Smart TV with DVD player, Freeview, stereo with Bluetooth capability, WiFi.
Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Downstairs WC.
Hairdryers provided.
Cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for 2 small cars.
Enclosed lawn and patio with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Pub 3 minute walk, shop 1.5 miles.
Please note this property does not accept 1 night bookings.
Reviews (39)
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Vicki
It had everything we needed in the kitchen and the beds were super comfortable. Really useful local information in the house - thank you.
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Katherine
There were lots of good things about the property including fans in every room which were much needed in the very warm weather. There was plenty of parking outside for two cars although slightly tricky to pull out onto the road, due to other vehicles parking on the roadside. Plenty of good sized towels were supplied and the beds were very comfortable with spacious double rooms. Unfortunately, we did have a few issues with the property which means we are unlikely to return. The house was not clean. The kitchen in particular was dirty with spilled food in the fridge and the microwave. The oven was in desperate need of cleaning and smelt badly of burnt food when used. We had to clean the fridge and sink on the day of our arrival. There were plenty of plates, cutlery, cups, glasses and saucepans although there was no storage space for food. All the windowsills throughout the property were dusty and dirty and it was obvious that under the beds and sofas had not been cleaned in a long time as we found a number of toys, coins and many feathers! The outside bins were completely full on our arrival meaning there was nowhere to put our rubbish. They also smelt very badly being in desperate need of a clean. The sofa is probably the most uncomfortable I have ever sat on and feels like it is about to breakâ¦even when sat on by a 3 year old! It is in desperate need of replacement We had a lovely week but were surprised at the lack of cleanliness given the rating of the property. Over the last 10+ years we have stayed in many such properties and had expected more.
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Sarah
The house was very clean and comfortable and close to the amenities we needed (pub, supermarket). There was an issue with the WiFi not working which was resolved really quickly by the owner. We loved the wood burning stove and had a couple of very cosy nights writing by the fire. Thank you for a fabulous stay.