Guests say
Nine Ladies is a charming cottage in Matlock, appreciated for its cleanliness, decor, and location with easy access to local pubs and walks. Guests enjoyed the characterful property and found it cosy and comfortable, though some noted the need for maintenance and better quality bedding. The upside-down layout with bedrooms downstairs was a unique feature. The property's proximity to Bakewell and Buxton adds to its appeal.
The cottage was generally found to be very clean, with positive remarks about its tidiness. However, there were isolated complaints about dampness and mould, which slightly affected the score.
The location is highly praised for being convenient, with easy access to local amenities, pubs, and scenic walks. The proximity to nearby towns like Bakewell and Buxton is also appreciated, although occasional parking challenges were mentioned.
The property is considered cosy and comfortable overall, with a spacious lounge and good space for children. Some guests, however, found the beds and seating to be less supportive and the bedrooms a bit cramped for storage.
Facilities are generally good, with a well-decorated interior and modern bathrooms. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as window problems, a non-working shower, and a lack of kitchen storage, which impacts the score.
While guests appreciated complimentary drinks and crisps, there is not enough consistent information about thoughtful touches such as gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that such amenities are subject to change and not guaranteed.
About this property
Settled in the small village of Birchover near Winster in Derbyshire, is this delightful three-bedroom, stone-built chapel, Nine Ladies. Boasting a scenic location within the Peak District National Park, character features including original beams and a stylish reverse-level layout, Nine Ladies is an idyllic dwelling for three couples or a family of six looking for a retreat in the Peaks. Step into the porch of your new home-away-from-home where you can discard any coats and shoes after your journey and store any walking equipment, you'll also find a washing machine for keeping your holiday wardrobe fresh. Moving through the ground-floor, you will find three beautifully appointed bedrooms, a double with en-suite shower room and two twin rooms, each served by a bathroom, where you can indulge in a blissful soak in the bath or refreshing shower after a day of exploring. Climb the stairs to the first floor and be welcomed into an open-plan living space, where you can look forward to rustling up flavoursome meals utilising the electric oven and hob, fridge and microwave in the well-equipped kitchen, as well as a handy dishwasher for those easy clean ups! Gather around the dining table for six and savour the fruits of your labour, before retreating to the plush sofas to relax and catch up with your favourite shows on the Smart TV. In the morning, treat your guests to breakfast with a view out on the private enclosed courtyard as you make plans for the day ahead. Take advantage of your superb location and venture into the local village, where you will find two pubs, including the welcoming Druid Inn, a restaurant serving scrumptious British cuisine, ideal for those evenings where you don’t feel like cooking! From here, venture over to the well-known historical landmark of Nine Ladies Stone Circle, of which your holiday home was named after, where you will find a fascinating circle of up-right stones spanning back to the Bronze Age, frequented by walkers and tourists, as well as druids and pagans who celebrate summer solstice there. Next stop is the nearby village of Winster, home to an impressive 18th-century National Trust market house, a delightful selection of pubs, restaurants and a village store. Venture over to Bakewell accessed via its historic arched bridge, where you can delve into history at The Old House museum, enjoy leisurely walks along the River Wye or sample the tasty local dessert, the Bakewell Tart. Further afield is Matlock, where you can hop aboard the Peak Rail on a vintage steam train as you take in the extraordinary sights, picnic in the beautiful Hall Leys Park next to the River Derwent, or embark up the summit to visit the Pic Tor War Memorial. Be sure to make time to visit Matlock Bath, with it’s superb Heights of Abraham attraction which offers cavern tours and a fossil museum, the Peak District Mining Museum and Gulliver’s World, which promises a fun-filled day out for all the family. For a getaway like no other, choose Nine Ladies. Note: This property can be booked with Ref. 1085059, together sleeping 10 guests.
Nestled within the White Peak area of the scenic Peak District National Park is the pretty village of Winster, boasting a 17th-century market house at its heart. A wander through the village will find two welcoming pubs serving tasty pub lunches and local ales, a Post Office and a delightful village shop which has all the essentials you could need! Nearby are the bustling towns of Bakewell and Matlock, where you will find an excellent range of amenities and activities.
Accommodation
Reverse-level accommodation.
Three bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 2 x ground-floor twins.
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available.
On-street parking.
Enclosed private courtyard with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.3 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: This property does not accept stag, hen or similar parties.
Note: There is an additional step up at the top of the stairs
Reviews (12)
-
Allan
Dirty plates, cups and bowls. Damp in the bedrooms. Had to cut holiday short by 3 days as both myself and my wife suffer respiratory problems. Parking on the public street is a lottery. We were bitten by what we think are bed bugs.
-
Rob
Leaflets in the property were from 2019 and information about the property was scarce. The WiFi was good and the sitting area was comfortable. However, the bathroom did not have a working fan and there was mould on the walls. This was in part due to the shower door leaking when used. The windows contained mould too. The bedrooms all had uncomfortable beds and the smallest room lacked space for clothing and luggage. We couldnât access the patio which seemed very small anyway. Provision of and quality of dishes, cutlery and glassware was poor considering what we paid, in comparison with other Sykes properties with a similar price.
-
Sarah
Good location in village, nice pubs and walks, not far from Bakewell and Matlock. I was a bit confused by two chapels at first, when locating property in pouring rain. When we arrived my son found a bedroom window in smaller twin bedroom, had window not properly shut and water was running down window and wall. We cleaned this up but had to push hard to get window properly shut. Windows in several rooms looked like they needed maintaining, but no cold draughts. Cottage very clean and nicely decorated. Would stay again.