Guests say
Garden House is a beautifully furnished, peaceful cottage set in idyllic countryside, perfect for a relaxing escape. Guests consistently praise its tranquil location, comfortable interiors, and welcoming hosts. The garden and views are highlights, and the property is well-placed for exploring the Peak District. While some mention minor issues such as the approach track, limited kitchen storage, and bed access, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
The majority of guests found the cottage very clean and tidy, with only rare mentions of minor cobwebs. Cleanliness is consistently praised throughout the reviews.
The location is frequently described as peaceful, private, and surrounded by beautiful countryside, with easy access to walking routes and local attractions. The only recurring negative is the bumpy approach track.
Guests found the cottage cosy and the bed very comfortable, though several noted limited space around the bed and occasional issues with heating control. Overall, comfort is a strong point.
Facilities are generally well-received, with a well-equipped kitchen and good amenities. Some guests noted a lack of instructions for appliances, occasional missing items (like dishwasher tablets or cereal bowls), and minor maintenance issues.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a welcome bottle of wine and friendly, helpful hosts. However, as gifts like wine are not guaranteed for every stay, this should be noted. Some guests suggested the addition of basic provisions would further enhance the experience.
About this property
A beautifully-presented ground floor holiday cottage, located just outside the village of Kirk Ireton in the rolling countryside of Derbyshire. Luxurious throughout and providing spacious, contemporary accommodation, this Kirk Ireton cottage provides the perfect hideaway for couples looking to enjoy this beautiful part of the Peak District. All on the ground floor level, in this Peak District cottage you will find a beautiful sitting room with beams and a woodburning stove, enjoying uninterrupted views of the countryside beyond, along with a romantic double bedroom with en-suite. Outside this Derbyshire cottage is a very pretty wrap-around garden with furniture dotted around, so you can enjoy the Peak District views at any time of the day!
The lovely village of Kirk Ireton is made up of lovely sandstone buildings, many of which date back to the 17th century and boasts a village pub where you can enjoy a drink with the locals. There are also some wonderful walks to be had from the doorstep of your Derbyshire cottage. Explore the delightful small market town of Wirksworth, the National Stone Centre and the delightful surrounding countryside including Carsington Water and the High Peak Trail. Also within easy reach of your Peak District cottage are the country houses of Haddon Hall and Chatsworth House and Alton Towers and Gulliver's Kingdom theme parks.
Whatever your preference, this is the perfect romantic cottage base from which to enjoy the Peak District, at any time of the year!
The rural village of Kirk Ireton is in Derbyshire, surrounded by countryside, near the Peak District National Park. It is home to a pub and Norman church. The market town of Wirksworth is close by and Carsington Water and the High Peak Trail can be easily reached. Enjoy wonderful, scenic walking and cycling or visit Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
One double bedroom with en-suite bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Fully fitted kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove in sitting room.
Electric oven and hob, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, CD, selection of books and games.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Patio to front with furniture and wrap-around lawn with benches.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 4 miles, pub 1 mile.
Please note; This property only accepts one booking per week.
Please note; car charging is not permitted at this property.
Reviews (65)
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Rosemary
The welcome bottle of wine was very much appreciated. Beautiful wrap around garden with stunning views in every direction and lots of seating areas. The views of Carsington Water from the top of the hill behind the cottage are stunning - although this is not a public footpath. Owners were very helpful and allowed us to access reservoir path via their land - but do ask their permission. Lashings of hot water and although we didnât need to use the wood burner we did need some additional heat for an hour on a couple of evenings - the c/h controls were easy to use. Kitchen well equipped- loads of crockery/cutlery so we werenât having to wash up after each meal - which is sometimes the case in a small cottage for 2! Cosy living room - tv reception could be a bit temperamental, but we coped and/or switched if off Very comfortable bed and plenty of storage space. We actually pulled the bed away from the wall to avoid one of us having to clamber over the other through the night and just pushed back against the wall before leaving . There was plenty of room to get round and past. Bathroom was clean, bath huge, and shower hot! A couple of small observations - thereâs a sign in kitchen saying use only recommended dishwasher tablets - but no clue as to what recommended ones are! In fact it took us 5 days to find any information about the cottage but there is a folder on the bookshelves. A small washable cotton rug by the bed would be lovely - the stone floor was pretty chilly even on warm mornings under foot! We found some amazing trails and walks to do from here and it is such a lovely part of the Peak District. Thanks Jeremy and Lyn for a lovely stay..
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David
Easy parking. Great location. The most comfortable bed we've ever slept in. The home is close to town and good pubs. Our chocolate labrador (Aoife)had a great time with Rufus the owners springer spaniel ( he came to our door most mornings
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Jesse
The owner was very friendly and informative and their dog was a lovely pup. Really good location for amazing walks including a very easy access to the lake close by! All in all an excellent stay!