Guests say
Guests appreciate Slipper Lo's comfortable beds, warm pool, and games room, making it a hit for families and pet owners. The cottage's location offers lovely walks and views, contributing to a relaxing break. Some maintenance issues were noted, but the owner's responsiveness and the property's overall charm seem to win guests over.
The cottage is generally praised for its cleanliness, with guests describing it as 'very clean'. However, no specific details are provided to warrant a perfect score.
The location is highly regarded for its ideal setting to explore the local area, with nice walks on the doorstep and a field for dogs. The view of the northern lights was a unique highlight.
The comfort of the beds is consistently highlighted as a positive feature. However, some guests found the sitting room chairs uncomfortable, which slightly lowers the score.
While the pool and games room are well-received, several reviews mention maintenance issues such as boiler problems and electrical tripping. These incidents suggest room for improvement in this category.
While guests mention welcome items and appreciated accessories, there is insufficient information to assess the consistency of thoughtfulness across all stays, and gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Bakewell 3.7 miles. Set rurally in Over Haddon near Bakewell, Derbyshire is Slipper Lo, a delightful, stone-fronted cottage. Welcoming four guests and two furry companions, Slipper Lo offers a charming base for a countryside escape, nestled within the Peak District National Park. Benefit from two private parking spaces, before entering your new abode. Be welcomed into the open-plan living space, with original A-framed beams overhead, where you can rustle up delicious dishes in the well-equipped kitchen, dine as a four, and unwind with the woodburning stove alight. Bask in your surroundings with an alfresco affair, setting the bistro furniture, or take advantage of the on-site facilities available to guests, including an indoor heated swimming pool and a tennis court. As day turns into night, catch some rest from either of the well-appointed bedrooms, including a double with en-suite bathroom, and a ground-floor twin with en-suite shower room. Be well-positioned to explore the delights of Derbyshire at Slipper Lo. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1130154, 1128316, 1128315, 1129196, 1129195, 1128310, 1128313, 1128312, & 1130152, together sleeping 51 guests.
Bakewell is a charming little market town with a rural feel that offers a nice assortment of stores, eateries, and bars in addition to regional farmers markets. The town's historic market hall dates back to the 17th century, and a contemporary recreation facility with a pool is close by. In the Peak District National Park, Bakewell is conveniently located for visiting this stunning area. Within reasonable driving distance are Britain's top theme park, Alton Towers, as well as the rocky Dark Peak and the softer limestone White Peak. The spectacular caverns in neighbouring Castleton and Little John's burial site in Hathersage are both well worth a visit, as are the other stately homes to be visited, including Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, and Hardwick Hall to name a few.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Shared games room
Electric central heating.
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, pool table, table tennis.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private parking for 2 cars.
Private front garden with lawn, patio with furniture.
Shared courtyard to the rear.
Two well-behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.5 miles, pub 2.2 miles.
Note: Guests also have access to a shared indoor heated swimming pool, an open field with football nets/badminton, boot room and secure storage in the bike shed.
Note: This property can also accommodate stag and hen dos, as well as weddings.
Note: Towels for swimming pool not provided, guests are encouraged to bring their own.
Logs for the fire can be provided by the owners at an extra cost.
Reviews (6)
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James
The cottage is basically OK but had some serious maintenance issues that ruined our stay: The boiler broke down on our first day so we had not heating or hot water. We ended up having to walk across a courtyard to another empty cottage to use a single bathroom rather than having two ensuites that we'd paid for. We reported that at 8am and it wasn't fixed until 5pm (after we chased again at 4:30pm) and it seemed that there is no emergency policy in place for 24/7 boiler/maintenance cover. The person we spoke to was not exactly sympathetic and it felt like we were an inconvenience, not a customer. Looking at feedback, it's not a new problem. We thought that was the end of it, but later that evening the electricity tripped and we lost use of all sockets and the kitchen. So, again we had to go over to the other (rather musty smelling) cottage to use the kitchen to cook dinner. At least the lights and heating stayed on! The owner did promise to give us a refund, which is good, although in all honesty just a bit more empathy would have gone a long way. She said that we'd have to apply to Sykes Cottages (via this form) to get the refund. Something else I didn't report at the time - there is obviously a rodent problem (although we didn't see any). There are mouse poison dispensers everywhere (outside and inside the property) to prevent this becoming an issue. However, it will be very easy for mice to get into the property as there is nearly an inch gap, for the full length under the front door! Presence of mice is normal out in the country, but what concerned me was that the poison dispensers in the front courtyard had not be loaded properly and I found my dog licking a poison block. Fortunately I saw this as soon as she had found it and she's fine, but these really should be pet proof! All in all this was a pretty poor experience, which is a shame as with a little bit of an upgrade (e.g. fixed heating system, new sofas) and better customer focus (e.g. providing a welcome pack with a pint of milk and providing better instructions to get there as the satnav postcode given takes you to the wrong place) it could be quite nice.
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Michael
Nice walks on the doorstep. Very clean, friendly and helpful owner (happened to be on site every day through our stay).
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Carole
This would be our only gripe. The following day we had both. Other than this we had a great stay and the beds were absolutely so comfortable. Everything was thought off. We could not find place mats for the table and the pepper grinder was broken do probably needs to be looked at. Other than this we would definitely come back to the cottages.