Guests say
Castle Hill is a well-received holiday cottage in Bakewell, praised for its comfortable beds, spaciousness, and prime location. Guests appreciate the property's cleanliness, luxurious bedding, and well-equipped kitchen. While some maintenance issues are noted, particularly with sofas and minor fixtures, the overall experience is positive, with many guests willing to return.
The property is consistently described as clean and well-presented upon arrival, with only a few isolated comments about specific cleaning issues that were promptly addressed.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, being a short walk from Bakewell centre and local attractions, contributing to a positive experience.
Guests find the beds extremely comfortable and the property warm and welcoming. However, several reviews mention that the sofas are insufficient and uncomfortable for the number of guests the property accommodates.
While the property is well-equipped, particularly the kitchen and bathrooms, there are recurring comments about maintenance issues such as heating, lighting, and dining furniture that need attention.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owners, so it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Resting in the heart of the Peak District, with access to National Trust properties, walking and climbing, is this Georgian townhouse within a Grade II listed building. Set in a residential courtyard, in the pretty market town of Bakewell, this luxury accommodation is ideally suited to groups of friends, or a large family looking to explore a region of rugged peaks and open country, among attractive towns and villages. Entry is gained to this beautiful cottage via Yorkshire stone paving, with two tall plant pots resting either side of the front door. The entrance hallway offers a ground floor cloakroom with a utility area, and to the right is the open-plan living room. Sit and relax on the sumptuous L-shape sofa and take the weight off your feet after a long day walking the limestone valleys. Enjoy dinner together at the large dining table or your morning coffee up at the breakfast bar, there is plenty of space to spread yourselves out amidst a warm, welcoming setup. The built-in fixtures in the kitchen offer a stylish feel, combined with cream gloss units and marble top island. The bedrooms all occupy super king-size beds with zip/link function for flexibility during your stay; one bedroom rests on the ground floor whilst another boasts a large en-suite bathroom. A modern finish throughout contrasts nicely with the period of the cottage; sash windows and picture frames on the walls stay in tune with the character. Outside is a small patio area with seating which can be reached via the back steps. There are many stately homes to visit in the area; including Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, whilst the impressive caverns in nearby Castleton and Little John’s burial place in Hathersage are also well worth a visit. This remarkable holiday home is the haven you have been looking for. Note: Property can be booked with Ref. 931942, together they sleep 16. Note: There is a 7-minute walk between the two.
Bakewell offers a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as local farmers’ markets. There is an old 17th Century market hall in the town centre and a modern leisure centre with swimming pool nearby. Situated within the Peak District National Park, it is ideally placed for exploring this beautiful region. Both the rugged Dark Peak and the softer limestone White Peak are within easy reach, and Alton Towers, Britain’s premier theme park, is only a short drive away. There are many stately homes to visit including Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 4 x super king-size double (zip/link can be twins on request), three on the first floor and one on the ground floor, one with en-suite bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Bathroom with bath, hand-held shower, walk-in shower, basin and WC, ground floor cloakroom with utility area.
Open-plan living room with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Gas central heating.
Gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Patio to the side of property with furniture.
Sorry, no pets, no smoking.
No infants or children under 5 years old.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Reviews (34)
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Marcus
There was a note saying this would be fixed in June . We werenât able to contact the owner initially resulting in my friend stuck in a dark house on his own hunting for the fuse box . - some of the dining room chairs are built incorrectly and so collapse - the bin lid doesnât close - the seal around the cooker dangles down - didnât use the coffee machine so canât comment
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Nigel
5 years ago, and apart from a loose toilet seat in the family bathroom, it was in very good condition. The location is brilliant, in easy walking distance of Bakewell. It has high quality fixtures and fittings in the bathrooms and kitchen, and the beds are comfortable. Accommodation is spacious. Unfortunately, it is now suffering from a serious lack of maintenance, resulting in the following problems: The side door was not locked on arrival. None of the females in my party were strong enough to lift it and lock it. The kitchen tap dripped constantly. A sign said it was due to be remedied in June, but, clearly nothing had been done. The electricity tripped many times a day. One of the light switches in the living room had a notice (June) saying do not use, and that it would be fixed the following week. Power was off when we arrived and the freezer was full of water. Downstairs toilet door would not shut and toilet seat was loose. Family bathroom seat still loose. This toilet was also flushing slightly, all the time. Master bedroom window wouldn't shut, and held in place by card. Several pieces of crockery chipped. Many windows dirty with cobwebs as well. Paint on skirtings in en-suite and downstairs toilet flaking (presumably through previous water damage. WE would consider renting again, but only if the faults were rectified.
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Katie
Kitchen and dining area were large and equipped with all the crockery, glassware and utensils you could possibly need. The showers were fantastic and the WiFi was good - even the teenagers didn't complain. Washer/dryer very useful. Excellent location, just a minute's walk from the centre of Bakewell and a couple of minutes' run from the Monsal trail. There were just a few very minor maintenance issues that really didn't spoil our stay at all (dripping kitchen tap, fuse box tripped out repeatedly until we switched off underfloor heating, and could have done with cobweb/harvestman removal before our stay). There is almost no outdoor space, as the details clearly state, but we were outside for most of the holiday anyway so that didn't worry us. Overall, it was one of the nicest holiday homes I've stayed in :-)