Guests say
Wensley Cottage in the Peak District offers a charming stay with its cosy and well-equipped interiors, and a location ideal for exploring the Peaks. Guests have praised the property's high standard of equipment and the friendly staff, though some noted areas for improvement in cleanliness and maintenance. The setting is described as perfect, with the property being warm and welcoming.
Reviews on cleanliness are mixed, with some guests finding the cottage spotless and others reporting it not cleaned to expectations, especially considering COVID-19. Issues like dirty toilets and unhoovered floors were mentioned.
The location is highly praised for being ideal for exploring the Peaks, with guests finding it great and the setting perfect for a holiday break.
Comfort receives mixed feedback. Some guests found the property cosy and the beds satisfactory, while others reported worn and uncomfortable mattresses and sofas, suggesting a need for updates.
Facilities are generally well-received, with well-equipped kitchens and essentials provided. However, maintenance issues like loose bathroom shelves, missing plugs, and unreliable WiFi detract from the experience.
Guests appreciated the starter amounts of tea, coffee, sugar, and milk, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as not all reviews mention such gifts, and to manage expectations, it's noted that these kind gestures are not guaranteed.
About this property
Matlock 3.2 miles. This stone-built semi-detached cottage is situated on the peaceful Darwin Lake Holiday Village, three miles from the popular Peak District town of Matlock. Surrounded by 10-acres of woodland where guests are free to explore the footpaths, this is a first-class holiday home for couples, friends and families. Located a short distance from the lake, you enter the property into a small hallway. The open plan living area is spacious and light and has been beautifully-appointed throughout. The kitchen area has been furnished with high-quality amenities including a Smeg oven and hob, where delicious meals can be prepared and enjoyed around the dining table. The ground floor also has the first of the bedrooms, a well-appointed twin room which has the advantage of zip/link beds so that it can be made into a super king-size double on request. This bedroom also has an en-suite wet room and may be ideal for members of the family who find stairs difficult. The stairs lead up to two further super king-size double bedrooms, both of which have the flexibility of zip/link beds. These spacious bedrooms both have en-suites with the master having a TV as well as a bath. With all the rooms having their own private facilities therell be no queuing in the mornings! To the outside is a patio area for dining alfresco and guests can enjoy the shared open lawned areas surrounding the cottages and lake. The grounds offer plenty of opportunities for walking and wildlife spotting and an easy drive away is the whole of the Peak District National Park with its many quaint villages and walks for all abilities. Matlock, Matlock Bath and Bakewell are within easy reach, and a visit to Chatswoth House and Haddon Hall are well worth a visit. Why not have a cable car ride to the Heights of Abraham or enjoy a family day out at Gulliver's Kingdom? You'll be spoilt for choice from this well-located cottage. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 981396, 992438, 992439, 1047066, 1049132, 1049133, 1129117, 1129124, 112925, 1129126, 1129127, 1129128, 1129130, 1129131, 1129132, 1129133 together sleeping up to 105 guests.
The popular Peak District town of Matlock is set in the beautiful wooded gorge of the River Derwent. The town offers a range of shops, pubs and restaurants, as well as attractions, including Gullivers Kingdom and the Peak District Mining Museum.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Three bedrooms (all zip/link can be super king size double or twin on request): 1 x ground floor twin with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size double with TV and en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x super king-size double with en-suite bath, shower over basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Electric panel heaters.
Smeg electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Patio area and shared use of lawned areas, lake and woodland grounds.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 1.1 miles, pub 1.2 miles.
Note: The lake is not fenced, children must be supervised.
Note: Conference facilities and The Haven Room which seats 20-26 people, has a kitchen, living/dining room with woodburning stove and cloakroom with basin and WC, is available to hire at an extra fee for guests at this property
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Crich Tramway Village
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Dovedale
- Weston Park Museum
- Sheffield Winter Garden
- Bolsover Castle
- Sheffield Hallam University
Reviews (11)
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Dawn
Also downstairs bedroom with ensuite perfect for my elderly parents.
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Linda
E. dirty toilets, shower rooms and floors, moudly shower head, hob and cooker hood covered in grease. Floors in lounge/kitchen/dining area not hoovered or washed, not good with a crawling baby around. On going to reception to report findings, the young lady in reception was very helpful and came over with a cleaner and agreed it had not been cleaned at all, we both took photos. She told me to go and report this to the Manager (apparently no Manager available) but message left that he would contact us in the week. (This did not happen). We were assured these properties would be deep cleaned between guests bearing in mind Covid times, which to us was important as we had baby and 2 vulnerable adults in party. On departing we left another message for the Manager but still to this day have heard nothing. Such a shame because the actual properties and setting was perfect for a holiday break.
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Mark
There was waste medication and plasters and rubbish left in a bedroom drawer. There were various problems with the house ie no plug in sink or bath, bathroom shelf loose, dent in wall behind sofa, shelf missing in another bathroom, front door does not shut without locking it fully, Generally the accommodation needs some TLC as it is feeling worn and in need of various replacements like mattresses, main sofa all of which are uncomfortable and worn. Location is very good as ideal for the Peaks.