Guests say
Guests have praised the cottage for its cleanliness, cosy charm, and modern amenities, particularly enjoying the luxurious jacuzzi bath and comfortable bed. The location in a picturesque village offers stunning views and is well-placed for exploring the Peak District. While some guests noted the absence of certain kitchen basics and a closed local pub, the overall experience is highly regarded with mentions of a warm welcome and thoughtful touches.
The cottage receives high marks for cleanliness, with multiple reviews noting it as spotless and well-maintained. However, one mention of dust and hair slightly impacts the score.
The location is highly praised for its stunning views and proximity to local attractions. The village's charm and the ease of reaching hiking spots are appreciated, though the closure of the local pub and the need to travel for amenities are minor drawbacks.
Comfort is a strong point for this property, with guests finding the bed extremely comfortable and the cottage cosy. The warmth provided by the heating and log fire adds to the comfort, although a single mention of an uncomfortable sofa and firm mattress suggests room for improvement.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the jacuzzi bath and smart TVs. However, some guests noted a lack of kitchen essentials and issues with the fire not being lit upon arrival, indicating some areas for maintenance and improvement.
While guests have mentioned welcome gifts and appreciated the thoughtful touches, there is not enough consistent information about the provision of such gifts to accurately score this category. It should be noted that while these gestures are warmly received, they may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Settled at the heart of the Peak District National Park, boasting splendid countryside views and an idyllic base at any time of the year, 1 Town Head offers a pair a charming base from which to explore Staffordshire and beyond. Sitting within the pretty village of Longnor, just a short stroll away from its host of wonderful amenities, it makes the ultimate romantic escape with everything you could need to unwind on your doorstep. Venture up the steps, passing the front slated garden - making the perfect space to enjoy your morning coffee on the rattan set amidst these stunning surroundings - making your way into the homely sitting room where a rustic multi-fuel stove awaits to warm you up after your days of adventure. Snuggle up together on the sofa, finding a film on the Smart TV for a relaxing evening in, before moving into the contemporary-styled kitchen/diner, taking a seat at the table together and toasting to a terrific retreat as your romantic meal simmers on the hob. The kitchen hosts a good range of high quality appliances, including an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and even both a washer/dryer and a dishwasher to assist you on a truly tranquil trip. Off the kitchen you can find the back garden, offering you a lovely private lawn where your canine companions can play freely, here you can enjoy alfresco dining as the sun sets on another beautiful day. Back inside, take the dogleg staircase to the first floor to be met by an impressive king-size bedroom, also boasting a Smart TV so you can watch a film in the mornings from the comfort of the duvet. Adjoining the bedroom is a spacious en-suite bathroom, home to a luxurious Jacuzzi bath where you can indulge in a soak after a day of exploring, as well as a separate walk-in shower for a speedy freshen up to start the day. Sitting on the Staffordshire Moorlands/Derbyshire border, the local village of Longnor makes an exceptional touring base for exploring the Peaks and beyond; take a stroll into the village centre to be met by all you could need and more for a self-catered stay including two welcoming pubs, a shop, Post Office, café tea room and a fish and chip shop, catering to all of your cuisine needs, as well as a pretty church being well-worth visiting. Take a walk beside the River Manifold before jumping in the car to explore the surrounding wonders; take a trip to Bakewell where you can sample the famed tasty treat of a Bakewell Tart, as well as there being a wonderful outdoor market every Monday where you can pick up some fresh produce for your romantic meals, being sure to attend the Bakewell Carnival Week and Well Dressing in July and the Bakewell Show in August while in the area, or take a tour of the Thornbridge Brewery for a day out with a difference. The Monsal Trail lies in close reach of Bakewell, perfect for all of walkers, cyclists, horse riders to experience the Peaks' limestone dales, while the Poole's Cavern & Buxton Country Park is also well-worth exploring, the historic spa town also being famous for its array of fantastic attractions including its Edwardian Opera House, Devonshire Dome, Pavillion Gardens and plenty more. Spend a day shopping in Stoke-on-Trent where you will also find the thrill of Alton Towers theme park, or enjoy a more relaxed day simply exploring the many walking routes from your doorstep. The perfect choice for a relaxing stay in Staffordshire, choose 1 Town Head for your next retreat to the Peak District.
Longnor is a lovely village resting in the spectacular Peak District National Park, surrounded by sitting countryside on the Staffordshire Moorlands/Derbyshire border. The village hosts two pubs, a shop, a Post Office, café and a fish and chip shop, providing all you could need and more from a self-catered say, as well as a beautiful church. Visit the spa town of Buxton with its array of historic delights, or spend a day in Bakewell or even Alton Towers! There's so much to explore around Longnor.
Accommodation
One king-size bedroom with Smart TV and en-suite Jacuzzi bath, separate walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove
Gas central heating and multi-fuel stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher, 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi and a selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking.
Private front blue slated area with rattan set.
Enclosed rear lawned garden with secure bike storage.
One pet allowed, enquire for second pet.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub within 0.1 miles.
Note: This property is accessed via a set of steps, and may unfortunately not be suitable for those less able.
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Dovedale
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Alton Towers
- Cbeebies Land
- Ladybower Reservoir
Reviews (30)
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Laura
We loved having coffee in bed being able to watch the peacefully scenery. Ideal location as close enough to Buxton and Bakewell. Lots of places to visit within a 25 minute drive. We loved the cosy feel of the property with the log fire and being given logs to burn was a huge plus. We absolutely loved the bath, felt like we were in a spa with the relaxing jacuzzi jets. So many beautiful walks very close by the property which was really handy with bringing our 2 dogs Received great communication with the hosts when arriving at the property to get the code for the keys. Thank you for the most beautiful stay, we didnât want to come home!
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Holly
Just a couple of things about the cottage. When we arrived the cottage had a lot of dust on certain items and hair in the draws in the bathroom. The heating is controlled remotely and although it says you can override it, there are no instructions for this- we ended up googling it! The kitchen is poorly equipped. The bed is a great size but is pushed up against the wall on one side which makes it difficult to get into and itâs a really firm bed. It said in the welcome pack the fire would be lit when you arrive but it wasnât. We would definitely recommend the pub in the village, great food and friendly staff.
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Alfred
Great stay had everything we needed supplied local shops pubs places to eat 2 minor points to make it perfect need a new duvet and pillows also would have loved the fire lit when we arrived as said in description