Guests say
Dovedale is a well-presented, comfortable apartment in the heart of Ashbourne, ideal for exploring the Peak District. Guests appreciate its dog-friendly policy and private area. While some guests mention road noise and parking challenges, the responsive property manager and the apartment's amenities generally leave a positive impression.
The apartment is described as beautiful, suggesting good cleanliness, but one review mentions a shower drainage issue due to hair and gunge, indicating a need for improvement in this area.
The central location is perfect for exploring Ashbourne and the Peak District, but the downside is the road noise from trucks and parking difficulties, as mentioned by guests.
The apartment is praised for its comfortable bed and overall comfort. However, sleep was disturbed for some guests due to road noise.
There is no sufficient information to score facilities and maintenance accurately. While some guests suggest the need for more kitchen items and clearer instructions, others are satisfied with the amenities provided.
Guests appreciated the extra Christmas items, indicating thoughtfulness, but as gifts are not consistently mentioned or guaranteed, it is not possible to provide a definitive score.
About this property
Dovedale, a wonderful first-floor apartment is set within a Grade-II listed building in the delightful town of Ashbourne. With its convenient location near the Peak District National Park, it’s the perfect base for families, friends, or couples, along with their four-legged companion, looking to explore the wonders of Derbyshire. After parking up, take the stairs up to the first-floor and enter your charming Derbyshire retreat. Boasting a bright and airy living space, with an inviting living/dining room and a fully-equipped kitchen, you’ll have everything you need here for a successful, self-catered escape. After tucking into a delicious meal, gather for the evenings in the living room, with a double sofa bed and a Smart TV, perfect for movie nights with your loved ones. During the summer months, why not take advantage of the communal front courtyard with furniture, a lovely spot to relax and admire the stunning views of Derbyshire. Enjoy the fresh air with a cold tipple in hand, whiling away the hours discussing your plans for the upcoming days. When it’s time to rest, you’ll find a super-king-size bedroom (zip/link) with a Smart TV for lazy mornings, in addition to the double sofa bed which can sleep up to two additional guests. Before you drift off, take a soak in the freestanding bath in the bathroom, housing with all the fittings needed to complete your all-important routine. For a truly magical getaway in Derbyshire, choose Dovedale.
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 collecting of rides and attractions is just a short drive away.
Accommodation
First-floor apartment.
One super-king-size bedroom (zip/link, can be twin on request) with Smart TV and one sofa bed in living room that can sleep two.
Bathroom with freestanding bath, handheld shower, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Gas central heating and air conditioning.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer.
2 x Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair available on request.
Parking available in nearby car park.
Communal front courtyard with furniture.
Secure bike storage.
Access through a private, gated courtyard.
Dog-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 miles, Henmore Brook 0.2 miles.
Note: The second bed is the sofa bed which sleeps up to two additional guests.
Note: There is a dog wash station that guests are welcome to use.
Note: The property is accessed via a set of stairs which may not be suitable for guests with lower mobility.
Please note: This property can be booked along with Property ID: 1146738 to sleep 8 and has access through an adjoining door
Reviews (5)
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Jo
Needs taking out and cleaning . The apartment itself is beautiful. Parking very misleading all the car parks are pay and display this is fine however all short stay the max u can stay on the near carpark is 2 hours in the day so had to keep setting reminders every 2 hours to extend parking , gave up and came home in end was not restful, spoke to alot of the pub owners in the square and they say parking is a major issue for this reason. Overall the apartment was lovely, shame about the other bits .
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Clare
I also loved how it was dog friendly and how it had a private area where you could let them out. Although there was some instructions in the flat for parking etc it would have been good to have had a few more instructions prior to help us find the place, and also instructions for the rubbish/recycling but besides that 5 star
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Daphne
Bed very comfortable and extending dining table a great touch. We had a few issues but the property manager was very responsive and helpful. We appreciated the extra Christmas items. Property would benefit from more instructions eg where to dispose of waste, cooker and air conditioning instructions and more up to date tourist information. Also kitchen needs a few more items eg glass dishes for cooking, ladle, measuring jug. Sykes property information gives impression that there is a fridge and freezer but it is actually a fridge with a small freezer compartment. Main downside is the road noise from heavy lorries which started very early and disturbed our sleep but appreciate this is outside owners control.