Guests say
Guests consistently praise the well-maintained, clean, and modern cottage, highlighting the hot tub, sauna, and comfortable beds as standout features. The property's serene location offers stunning scenery and walks, with the added convenience of a nearby town for amenities. The thoughtful touches, such as welcome packs, are frequently appreciated, contributing to the property's charm and the overall excellent experience reported by many visitors.
The majority of guests found the cottage to be spotless and well-maintained, indicating high standards of cleanliness. A few isolated comments mentioned issues with cleanliness, but these were not reflective of the overall guest experience.
The property's location in the Peak District is highly praised for its beautiful surroundings and proximity to local walks and reservoirs. Some guests noted the remoteness and hilly terrain, which may not suit everyone, but overall the location is considered a positive aspect.
Guests frequently compliment the comfortable beds and the cosy atmosphere of the cottage. Some concerns were raised about the size of social spaces and suitability for larger groups, but comfort in individual rooms is consistently rated highly.
Facilities such as the hot tub, sauna, and well-equipped kitchen are often highlighted as highlights. However, there are mentions of maintenance issues like the sauna not reaching temperature and the pizza oven needing cleaning, suggesting room for improvement.
Many reviews express gratitude for the thoughtful welcome packs provided by the host, which include items such as wine, biscuits, and cake. While these gestures are frequently mentioned and add to the positive experience, it is important to note that such gifts are subject to change and may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This stunning detached stone-built cottage is situated amongst 37 acres of woodland on the outskirts of the small village of Bolsterstone near Stocksbridge, on the edge of the Peak District National Park. Beautifully decorated and furnished throughout to create a wonderful warm and welcoming environment, this lovely cottage is perfect for families or friends looking to escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, yet it is only two miles away from the vibrant town of Stocksbridge. Converted to a high standard, the accommodation is set mostly over the ground floor and comprises an open plan living area with a beautiful well-equipped kitchen with a breakfast bar, dining area and comfortable sitting area.
The ground floor also includes two bedrooms; a king-size double which benefits from a spacious en-suite bathroom with a feature roll-top bath, and a second double, as well as a modern shower room. A quirky spiral staircase leads to a lovely twin mezzanine bedroom which has the added benefit of having an en-suite basin and WC. This property does have a beautiful Shepherd's Hut in its garden that can be used in conjunction with the cottage to accommodate two extra guests in a full-size double bed, plus it has its own shower room, toilet and tea/coffee making facilities for that early morning cuppa.
Outside the cottage there is a large terrace with beautiful countryside views and a fantastic electric jacuzzi & sauna just perfect for relaxing in after a busy day out and about. It also has the benefit of use of your own private wood-fired pizza oven and charcoal barbecue. The small village of Bolsterstone, is just a 10-15 minute walk away and benefits from a local pub should you fancy a night off from cooking, and nearby Stocksbridge also has a number of shops and pubs. From this beautiful cottage you can access the Peak District National Park for long rambles across breathtaking open countryside, sample some of the country's grandest stately homes by visiting Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, or you may wish to indulge in some retail therapy at the nearby Fox Valley shopping centre or Meadowhall Retail Park in Sheffield with its 230 shops and 50 places to eat and drink.
A fantastic holiday home, surrounded by stunning local landscape and breathtaking views, and due to its fabulous amenities and location can be enjoyed all year round.
Accommodation
Mostly ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 1 x first floor mezzanine twin with en-suite basin and WC.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen with breakfast bar, dining area and sitting area (seats 5).
Shepherd's Hut: All ground floor: 1 x double bedroom.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchenette with tea/coffee making facilities.
Gas underfloor central heating and electric heating in Shepherd's Hut.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack included for the log fire.
Additional fuel available to purchase from owner.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Bike storage.
Terrace with electric jacuzzi & sauna wood-fired pizza oven and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Party size of includes infants.
Note: First floor accessed via a spiral staircase, care to be taken.
Note: There are three steps to access the Shepherd's Hut.
Please note: There is no EV charging permitted at this property.
Please note: There is a £25 charge supplement per dog.
Reviews (73)
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Catherine
Perfect felt like we were miles away from home on holiday .Highly recommend
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Judith
The only negative was the sauna that took hour to get warm but the hot tub was great. The master bedroom was huge and luxurious. It was freezing when we arrived but the cottage as it has under heated flooring was lovely and warm and it remained toasty for the whole of the trip. I am very nesh but there was certainly no need to used the log burner!! We received a welcome pack which was lovely. I would totally recommend staying here, thank you to the host
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Adele
We stayed with the family foe New Year and had everything we needed bar bin bags and a cloth but that was certainly not the end of the world. Sauna and hot tub were amazing felt so relaxed afterwards. Enjoyed a week there walking round the reservoirs with the dogs and spending quality time with the family.