About this property
Bakehouse Croft is a charming cottage in the heart of Longnor, Staffordshire, within the stunning Peak District National Park.
Perfect for families or friends, this delightful retreat features a warm woodburning stove, a convenient location near amenities, and welcomes up to two well-behaved dogs, with a shop and village pub just a short stroll away. Upon entering the cottage, you will be greeted with a welcoming sitting room, complete with a Smart TV and a woodburning stove, providing a wonderful space to unwind after a day of exploring the Peak District. Adjoining the sitting room is a well-equipped kitchen/diner, perfect for the chef among you to make some home-cooked meals to be enjoyed together. As the day draws to a close, retire to one of the two inviting bedrooms. The double bedroom boasts an en-suite cloakroom with a basin and WC for added convenience, while the twin room, which can be converted into a king-size on request, offers flexible sleeping arrangements to suit your needs. A travel cot is also available if needed. A sleek bathroom, complete with a roll-top bath and walk-in shower, provides a space to freshen up before starting your day. Outside, the front non-enclosed patio with furniture offers a delightful spot to enjoy your morning coffee or an evening drink, taking in the peaceful surroundings of Longnor. After an eventful day of Peak District exploration, gratify your appetite at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese Inn, a traditional country pub right on your doorstep boasting traditional British fare, or head along the road to the Pack Horse Inn for fantastic locally-sourced meals. Perhaps you'd prefer a lighter bite or a soothing cup of tea, in which case, the delightful Cobbles Cafe is just around the corner, perfect for a relaxed lunch or stand-out afternoon tea. A locally-run sweet shop is also hidden away in the heart of the village for those with a sweet tooth. Longnor is tucked into the Peak District National Park, within reach of the beautiful town of Bakewell, where you can enjoy browsing the local shops and home-made Bakewell tarts, and the bustling spa town of Buxton. Longnor itself is a typically charming Peak District village and has been used as a filming location in shows such as Peak Practice and Pride & Prejudice. The Peak District National Park also offers a great amount of mountain biking trails, walks, and birdwatching opportunities. The iconic views across Chrome Hill and Parkhouse Hill (known as “Dragon’s Back ridge”) are just a short walk from the cottage. Other places to visit include Lud's Church, Three Shires Head, The Roaches, Kinder Scout, Thor’s Cave and many more. All this and more is easily accessible from Bakehouse Croft, promising an engaging and homely retreat situated in the heart of the majestic Peak District.
The charming Peak District village of Longnor is situated in beautiful countryside on the Staffordshire Moorlands/Derbyshire border, with the River Dove to the east and the River Manifold to the west, making an excellent touring centre. The village boasts a pub, a shop, a Post Office, a sweet shop, café tea room, fish and chip shop, and a beautiful church. The historic market square is cobbled and a scale of market charges is still posted on a board outside the market hall. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, the Spa town of Buxton with its famous Opera House, the attractive market town of Bakewell and Alton Towers theme park are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double size with en-suite cloakroom with basin and WC, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be king-size on request).
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating.
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, coffee maker, kettle, toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot, and stairgate available.
Ample roadside parking.
Front non-enclosed patio with furniture.
Pet-friendly.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 mile, pub 0.2 miles, river 1 mile
Reviews (4)
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Peter
Facilities fine. A few minor issues on maintenance I would draw the ownerâs attention to: Several of the radiators didnât get warm. They may need bleeding. Additional plug in heaters enabled us to keep warm. The shower waste pipe didnât drain as fast as it should and the shower tray threatened to overflow so had to keep turning the shower off. The frying pan didnât have a flat base which meant it wasnât very compatible with the induction hob. We struggled with the key safe on arrival. Rang Sykes but response was poor. Repeated efforts with the keysafe revealed we werenât pressing both buttons, so our own error. On a previous booking, I had a problem I wished to discuss. When I rang Sykes number the response was quick, but when it was established that this was not an enquiry about a new booking I was diverted to another number. After 45 minutes I gave up. Eventually I succeeded in contacting the owners directly.
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Caroline
The home is perfect for 4 people, clean and nicely decorated, comfy beds and fluffy white towels. Just a very short walk into Longnor where we enjoyed the fish and chips and the local pub. Little lane around the back to nip the dog out when needed. Would highly recommend. Thank you!
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Susan
The village has lots of amenities including a pub, serving good pub grub, fish and chip shop ( v good) general store and 2 cafes. Parking at the property is a bit tight so wouldn't suit a large suv. The road is surprisingly busy (lots of tractors). The scenery locally is stunning, especially the drive in from Crowdecote. I would definitely recommend as a base to explore the Peak district.