Guests say
Guests consistently praise Woodlands for its cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped facilities. The property's location in the Peak District is ideal for exploring local attractions, and thoughtful touches like a welcome cake add to the experience. While some minor issues are mentioned, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Reviewers frequently highlight the spotless condition of Woodlands, often describing it as immaculately clean. The attention to cleanliness contributes significantly to the comfort and enjoyment of their stays.
The property's location is frequently commended for its quiet setting and proximity to local attractions, market towns, and historic sites. Its convenience for exploring the Derbyshire Peaks and the Peak District National Park is a recurring theme in guest feedback.
Comfort is a standout feature, with guests noting the cosy living spaces, comfortable beds, and the homely feel of the property. The garden and conservatory are also appreciated for relaxation, although there is a mention of the property being warm following a heatwave.
The facilities at Woodlands receive high praise for being well-maintained and equipped. Guests appreciate the fully stocked kitchen, the availability of baby equipment, and the overall functionality of the property. Some guests suggest improvements for cooling the property during unusually hot weather.
The thoughtfulness of the host is evident in the personal touches mentioned by guests, such as welcome baskets with homemade cake and wine. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such gifts, though delightful, may vary and are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Resting in the stunning town of Darley Dale is this wonderful dormer bungalow, Woodlands. Sleeping up to six guests, this wheelchair friendly property is a great setting for a family trip to this scenic part of Derbyshire, within easy reach of the Peak District National Park. The property boasts off-road parking before you enter into a spacious hallway, to your left is the kitchen/diner which is well-equipped for the dedicated chef to rustle up an evening meal and all guests to enjoy around the dining table. Adjoining to this, there is a utility room with handy washing machine, which leads to a conservatory with further seating. Moving back through the hallway, there is a cosy sitting room with a gas fire and a large bay window which offers views of the garden. The ground-floor also consists of a wheelchair-friendly wet room, a bunk room and a double bedroom. Climbing upstairs there is a king-size bedroom with Velux windows offering views of the peaks, and a bathroom. Outside there is gardens surrounding three sides of the property, with lawn space and patio space with furniture so you can enjoy some al fresco dining, there is also a fenced off koi carp pond and a shed for bike storage. Just a short walk away you can enjoy an evening out in one of the pubs, or grab any essentials you need from the local shop, as well as the Peaks and Paddles Outdoor Adventure Centre offering a wide range of exciting activities, including abseiling and canoeing. Take a short drive into Matlock, which is home to the popular Gulliver's Kingdom, as well as the scenic cable cart ride over the Heights of Abraham, the Peak Rail vintage steam train rides and the historical Pic Tor War Memorial. Heading into the Peak District, you can admire the incredible scenery and enjoy a day in Bakewell which has a historic arched stone bridge over the River Wye, museums and art galleries, a range of shops, bars and eateries, and a golf club. Also nearby, you can visit Chatsworth House which is a stunning stately home with an art collection, a playground and farmyard. For a picturesque trip to this part of Derbyshire, choose Woodlands.
Darley Dale is a picturesque town situated just outside of the Peak District National Park, where you can head into for incredible scenery and charming market towns, such as Bakewell. The Darwin Forest Country Park comes nearby should you want to take your dog for a walk or enjoy a picnic, and the spa town of Matlock is also worth a visit with the historic Matlock Bath and the thrilling Gulliver's Kingdom.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor bunk room.
Bathroom with free standing bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, bidet and WC.
Ground-floor wet room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility.
Sitting room with gas fire.
Conservatory
Electric heating with gas fire.
Electric oven, induction hob, gas burner, proving drawer, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV and WiFi.
Blue Ray DVD Player.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars, additional roadside parking available.
Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request.
Wheelchair ramp and shower chair available on request.
Shed with bike storage.
Rear lawn and patio garden with seating area, swing seat and koi carp pond.
Front terrace with lawn and seating area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 0.1 mile.Visit the Matlock Bath Illumination from 11th September to 30th October.
Note: If you are book a short break (less than 7 days) booking over Winter then check in time is from 5pm
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Crich Tramway Village
- Dovedale
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Kedleston Hall
- Bolsover Castle
Reviews (47)
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Rachel
Friendly and helpful owner, who bakes wonderful cakes! Various food shops nearby and we enjoyed the Darley Dale Fish Bar.
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Katie
It is brilliantly situated and is within 20mins of lots of attractions. We enjoyed heights of Abraham, Matlock illuminations, Matlock farm, chatsworth, tram museum, Bakewell and Alton towers! The house is comfortable and very well equipped. Everything was there we could have needed. I enjoyed doing a jigsaw and my daughter loved feeding the fish. I shared the bunk bed room with my daughter and my only slight issue was a lack of storage and space but luckily the other rooms had tons of storage which I used instead. Otherwise a great stay and we would definitely use the house again if we were in Derbyshire.
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Dilys
A comfortable and welcoming bungalow looked after with so much care. A good location for visiting the Peak District attractions and also for relaxing in pleasant surroundings.