Guests say
Ivy Cottage in the Peak District receives high praise for its special atmosphere, character, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate its quiet village location, beautiful garden, and proximity to local attractions. The well-equipped kitchen and comfortable furnishings contribute to a homely feel. Some minor issues with garden maintenance and shower height are noted, but overall, guests report a delightful and restful stay.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as clean and well-maintained, with one mentioning it was 'as clean as a cottage like this is getting,' suggesting a high standard of cleanliness.
The location is highly praised for its quiet village setting and proximity to the Peak District, with easy access to local walks and attractions. However, some guests were disappointed with the local pub closures.
The cottage is frequently described as comfortable and cosy, with good beds and a homely feel. Some guests found the shower height challenging, which slightly impacts the comfort score.
Facilities are generally well-regarded, especially the kitchen, but there are comments about the overgrown garden and early morning construction noise. The WiFi is noted to be patchy due to thick walls.
Many reviews mention the owners' thoughtfulness, including helpful notes and a cake on arrival. While such gestures are appreciated, it is politely noted that these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Ivy Cottage is a stunning, spacious stone cottage situated in the heart of the village of Earl Sterndale, five miles from Buxton, Derbyshire and amidst the wonderful countryside of upper Dovedale and the Staffordshire moorlands, with a wealth of walks and cyciling routes from the doorstep. Formerly three separate cottages now one of the oldest in the village, the owners have refurbished the property with a mixture of family antiques and new modern facilities to create one large and wonderful holiday home, ideal for a group of friends and families. You step into the property through the beautiful new conservatory with chaise longue, table and chairs, in effect an extra living room, and then enter a spacious hallway/snug room with two bookcases filled with a variety of books and a corner chair where you can sit and delve into a good book in the peace and quiet. To the right of the front door is a cosy sitting room, with woodburning stove and with two plush sofas and a TV with a DVD player and radio/CD player. Here you can settle down after a long day and relax. To left of the hall is a spacious dining room with seating for up to six people, a wonderful social space for dining together, with the original cast iron range (not in use) showing the wealth of character this property houses. The cosy fitted kitchen has lovely cream units, wooden worktops, Smeg range cooker and Belfast sink, with ample appliances to help you prepare all types of home cooked meals. A separate utility
room houses the microwave, freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. On the ground floor is a family bathroom with shower over. Upstairs has three charming bedrooms: one king size double (New in 2022 king size bed), one twin and one single (with z-bed available for flexibility), with a separate w.c./shower room. Each bedroom has been furnished with new comfortable beds which ensure a good night's sleep. Outside has a lovely front enclosed, south facing, traditional village garden and patio with table and chairs provided; a lovely spot to sit out and enjoy the sunshine throughout the day. There is roadside parking available directly outside the property. A 10 minute drive away is Buxton home to the famous Opera House and Festival in July with many other year round attractions to offer, while Chatsworth, Alton Towers, the market towns of Bakewell, Ashbourne, Leek are all under a half hour drive away. Ivy Cottage is a wonderful property, located in the heart of the Peak District countryside.
Buxton is a spa town in Derbyshire, England and is ideally situated in the Peak District. The town has many wonderful attractions, one of its most notable being Poole's Cavern, a limestone cavern. With many historic buildings in sight; pubs, restaurants, and shopping centres, you will not be short of things to do. Buxton also hosts a variety of music and theatre festivals each year.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king size double, 1 x twin and 1 x single.
Shower room with a shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom with a bath, shower over, basin and WC.
LPG central heating.
Kitchen with Dual fuel range cooker, fridge, freezer and microwave.
Utility with dishwasher, washing machine.
Sizeable entrance hall with bookcases and reading chair.
Dining room.
Sitting room with logburner.
WiFi, TV, DVD player with large selection of DVDs, CD player and a selection of books Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Roadside parking.
Enclosed front patio garden, furniture with anchor plate chain bike lockup.
One well-behaved dog is welcome.
Sorry, no smoking in property or in the garden.
Pilsbury Castle and Arbor Low Stone Circle are within easy distance.
Lyme Park, setting of Pride and Prejudice TV series is also nearby.
Shop 2 miles and nearest pub is a 5 minute drive away.
Note: No stag/hen and similar.
The property only accepts children 5 years and over.
Please note, the owner would like all guests to fill out the party details correctly, for insurance purposes.
Please note: This property offers 3, 4 or 7 night stays.
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Dovedale
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Cbeebies Land
- Alton Towers
- Ladybower Reservoir
Reviews (28)
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Rodney
Ivy Cottage has all the amenities needed for a relaxing holiday.
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Mary
We felt relaxed from the moment we arrived and really appreciated the amount of equipment available in the kitchen. It made the cooking a real pleasure. We will definitely be back!!
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Peter
Good comfortable bedrooms. Lovely log burner with enough fuel supplied for a week in the lounge, separate dining room, and a recent new kitchen. Earl Sterndale, a great (and peaceful) location to explore the Peak District. If you have an electric car, you can charge in Buxton, 50KW BP/polar. The cottage postcode was not recognized by our car or Asda home delivery. Put in Earl Sterndale Church as a location in the sat nav, cottage is next door.