Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage
ID: S162153
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets No
Snaptrip says
Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage receives high praise for its peaceful location, cleanliness, and thoughtful touches like a welcome basket. Guests enjoy the hot tub and the property's charm, though some mention the furniture could be comfier and minor maintenance issues. Overall, it's a well-recommended cottage for a tranquil getaway.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The majority of guests found the cottage spotless and well-maintained, contributing to a high cleanliness rating. However, a few guests mentioned issues with cleanliness, such as food residue on dishes and drain smells, which slightly lowers the score.
The cottage's location is consistently praised for being peaceful and secluded, yet conveniently close to amenities and attractions in the Peak District. The rural charm and proximity to supermarkets and pubs are appreciated by guests.
Guests find the cottage cosy and the beds comfortable, but some reviews suggest that the lounge furniture is not as comfortable as it could be. The presence of creaky floorboards and a few comments about excessive warmth due to underfloor heating slightly affect the comfort score.
Facilities like the hot tub, well-equipped kitchen, and utility room are highlights for guests. However, there are mentions of maintenance issues such as a loose toilet, wet room drainage, and dated appliances, which indicate room for improvement.
Guests frequently mention the thoughtful welcome basket and other extras, which contribute to a high thoughtfulness score. It should be noted that while these gifts are greatly appreciated, they are a courtesy and not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Resting within striking distance of the Peak District National Park is this superbly appointed, Grade II listed dwelling, Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage. This stone-built property, filled with charming original features, offers a heart-warming retreat for a family looking to explore this wonderful area of Derbyshire. Nestled away within a 100 acres of farmland, but a mere 300-yard drive from the main road, this cottage promises a tranquil stay throughout the year. It comes with three well-presented bedrooms, consisting of a family bedroom with two single beds, a king-size bedroom and a standard bedroom, ensuring a flexible sleeping arrangement to suit your family. On the first floor, you will also find an elegantly appointed bathroom, where you can choose a refreshing shower or a relaxing soak after a busy day hiking within the Peak District National Park. On the ground floor you will be charmed by the contemporary fittings and the new oak beams which complement the listed beam structure. The amply equipped kitchen offers a wonderful place to rustle up your evening meals, with the warmth of the roaring woodburning fire to fill the room with charm. Look forward to unwinding of an evening within the sitting room, where you and your loved ones can sink into the sofa, which sits in front of an additional woodburning fire, perfect for those chilly winter evenings. Step outside to find a spacious garden area, where you can enjoy the superb countryside views before dipping into the warming hot tub, where you can truly unwind. If you don’t feel like cooking, a short stroll will bring you to the local pub, which offers an outstanding dining menu. If you can tear yourself away from this wonderful property, venture into the market town of Chesterfield which offers superb historical features to explore and bustling market days to enjoy some specialist shops and stalls. If you are feeling more active, head to the picturesque Peak District National Park, where you will find breath-taking scenery and plenty of outdoor opportunities to enjoy. Woodthorpe Cruck Cottage promises a excellent stay within a delightful location.
Clay Cross is a small town resting close to the Peak District National Park and houses a selection of shops, pubs and restaurants. Within a few miles you will find the market town of Chesterfield which is known as the gateway to the Peak District. Also close by is the Elizabethan Hardwick Hall which plays host to superb grounds and walled courtyards to for to explore.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms; 1 x twin, 1 x king-size bedroom, 1 x double bedroom.
Bathroom with separate walk-in shower, bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner with woodburning fire.
Sitting room with woodburning fire.
Utility.
Underfloor heating downstairs and two woodburning fires.
Gas hob, electric range oven, dishwasher, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, TV, selection of games and WiFi.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Fuel, power and starter pack included in rent.
Off-road parking.
Enclosed garden with hot tub.
Sorry, no smoking or pets allowed.
Pub and shop within 1 mile.
Note: Check in time is 3 pm and check out time is 10 am.
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Crich Tramway Village
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Sheffield Winter Garden
- Weston Park Museum
- National Emergency Services Museum
- Kelham Island Museum
- Bolsover Castle
- Sheffield Hallam University
Reviews (76)
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Dawn
Upon arrival the cottage was clean and there was a lovely welcome basket which was really appreciated. There was lots of information in the cottage for things to do in the area and guidance for the cottage. The surroundings were stunning and the cows were a lovely sight, the kids loved them. Some points or suggestions would be: 1) There is a drain smell coming from the downstairs wet room. Was particularly bad in the living room. We had to buy air freshener to help. 2) Some stepping stones would be beneficial from the cottage to the hot tub and robes provided considering farm workers can be on the property at anytime of the day (as we established during our stay) 3) Give guests the option to adjust the temperature of heating as they feel comfortable. Most days the cottage was really warm, too warm, and we had to leave all windows open, which meant lots of fly's in the property. 4) A sign at the end of the drive would be beneficial as the entrance kind of jumps on you. The vending machines at the end of the drive are a great idea, but could do with a spruce up. And the pictures updated on Sykes website would be beneficial also. 5) The kids games and books were old and tired and of no real interest to our children (5 and 11). Maybe these could be updated and maybe a DVD player and a small selection of DVDs would be a great addition. We would also like to leave a comment here for other guests, (mainly for reassurance reasons) about an incident that took place while we were there. One evening at around 7.30pm, we were surprised to see a man standing at the wall of the cottage staring into the kitchen windows. He then moved to near the gate, staring into the dining room windows. He was there around 2 minutes in total. He really caused concern to our children so we contacted the owner to see if this person was known to them. We was reassured that he was and they also suggested that this was to be expected as the cottage is on a working farm (which we knew about when booking) Initially I said this was fine, as I was relieved that the man wasn't a stranger to the owners. However, afterwards i have felt that his behaviour was in appropriate. I respect and understand the cottage is on a working farm and the farmer workers should attend to farming duties when needed. However, looking into the property where guests are staying for as long as he did, we feel wasn't usual farming duties or behaviour and did make us feel uncomfortable at the time. I felt it was important to add this to my review for future guests reassurance incase it happens again. Especially those with children. I would suggest maybe a note somewhere telling future guests that they may see farm workers actually on the cottage property in the evening and not just working there in the day. I also think the owner and farm workers need to be aware of how this made us feel and maybe some tighter boundaries around respecting guests privacy too. Other than the above incident, we enjoyed our stay at Woodthorpe, nice cottage, beautiful surroundings.
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Steven
And the twin room roof light would benefit from a blackout blind.
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Clare
The cottage is gorgeous, and a great location. Close enough to walk to the local village and a short drive to the town for shops and lots of walks around aswell as a drive into the peaks. Lots of space and room in the cottage to be comfortable without feeling on top of each other. We are looking at going back again next year.