Guests say
Querc is a well-equipped, spacious cottage with a quality finish, offering a comfortable stay and excellent amenities. Its location is ideal for exploring the Peak District, with local attractions and dining options within easy reach. While some guests noted the road noise and parking challenges, the property's cleanliness and thoughtful provision of facilities were praised.
The property is consistently described as clean, with one review highlighting its 'very clean' condition. No negative comments about cleanliness suggest a high standard is maintained.
The location is praised for its convenience for walking and proximity to local amenities. However, several reviews mention the busyness of the road and associated noise, which impacts the tranquillity some guests may seek.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the property spacious. The main negative affecting comfort is the noise from the busy road, particularly at night, which required windows to be closed.
The property is well-equipped, especially the kitchen, and has plenty of bathrooms. Some maintenance issues are noted, such as difficulty opening fridges and a door that won't close, which slightly detract from the overall high standard.
There are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches provided by the hosts in the reviews, so it is not possible to assess this category accurately.
About this property
Settled in the village of Stoney Middleton, Derbyshire in the Peak District National Park is 3 Royal Oak Mews. This charming stone-fronted cottage was once a pub and now benefits from off-road parking, four spacious bedrooms, private patio with barbecue and a homely open-plan living space welcoming up to eight guests. After exploring the wealth of surrounding attractions, climb the stairs to the first floor to unwind in the sitting room in front of the TV or whip up a hearty meal in the fully-equipped kitchen that the whole group can enjoy around the dining table. If the sun is shining, head down the stairs to delight in an alfresco affair on the decking or fire up the barbecue as the sun sets over the countryside. When yawning begins, wash away the day in the shower room before retiring to one of four well-appointed bedrooms; choose from a king-size on the ground-floor or descend to the lower-ground-floor to find a double with en-suite cloakroom, a double and a twin. Spend the days exploring the surrounding villages, pay a visit to the Eyam Boundary Stone to learn about Eyam’s sacrificial quarantine during the 1665 plague before travelling to its heart to explore the craft centre in the National Trust site of Eyam Hall and Eyam Museum. Outdoor enthusiasts can venture to the nearby Curbar and Baslow Edge, both hiking areas with panoramic views across the rolling countryside; travel further afield to climb Wardlow Hay Cop, Lord’s Seat or Parkhouse Hill. Families can traverse Chatsworth House with its expansive art collection, playground, farmyard and acres of stunning grounds or find the famed theme park of Alton Towers with a myriad of rides and attractions as well as a waterpark; a brilliant way to spend the day! Adventure awaits at 3 Royal Oak Mews.
The lovely village of Stoney Middleton is set in between some spectacular Derbyshire scenery, with Middleton Dale just beyond and the fantastic Froggatt Edge very close by. The village is surrounded by some of the prettiest countryside in the Peak District, including The Dale which provides some wonderful rock climbing, cycling and walks following the medieval packhorse track; known locally as Jacobs Ladder this can be walked from the centre of the village passing through Stoney woods and provides wonderful views of Curbar and Froggatt Edge in the distance. Stoney Middleton has an interesting past including the story of heartbroken young Hannah Baddaley who is said to have jumped from Lover’s Leap, at the top of Middleton Dale, after being spurned by her love. A visit to Eyam, just northwest of Stoney Middleton, is a must to see how parts of the village have been kept as they looked several centuries ago, such as the plague cottages, the church and Eyam Hall, a beautiful 17th century manor house with delightful gardens, craft shops and tea rooms. Above the village lies Eyam Moor, a fine area for walking, with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley, with its many Bronze Age remains and monuments. Visit Bakewell, a picturesque market town which holds a market every Monday and the home of the world famous Bakewell Pudding. Explore the mysterious caverns of Castleton, the elegant spa town of Buxton or enjoy the many stately homes on offer such as Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall, to mention a few. With Alton Towers, Britain's premier theme park, only a short drive away, this is an ideal base for all the family.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Reverse level.
Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite bath, walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x lower-ground-floor double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x lower-ground-floor double, 1 x lower-ground-floor twin.
Lower-ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
First-floor open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Utility
Gas central heating with electric flame effect fire.
2 x gas oven, five-ring gas hob, microwave, 2 x fridge, freezer, wash/dryer and dishwasher.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Rear garden with patio, barbecue, decking with furniture and lockable bike storage.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.8 miles and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The garden is accessed by a flight of stairs.
Note: The washer/dryer is housed in the ground-floor utility room.
Note: Railing overlooking the ground-floor, please supervise children at all times
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Weston Park Museum
- Sheffield Winter Garden
- National Emergency Services Museum
- Kelham Island Museum
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Tate Liverpool
- Lumsdale Valley
- Sheffield Hallam University
Reviews (6)
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Paul
A great open living area to socialise with well appointed bedrooms and bathrooms. The location in the village is great to access the local area but the property is on the main road. This was no problem at all for us but if you opened a window it was very noisy!
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Esther
Photos did not do it justice, it was much nicer even that we had imagined. Location is absolutely excellent for exploring a large area of the Peak District with many many brilliant places within a half hour drive. Lots of lovely walking from the front door too. We'd seen other reviews complaining about the cottage being on a main road. We stayed during a working week and really didn't find it an issue. The only negative we'd find is that parking in the allocated spaces can be a bit of an issue - we did have to ask people in the chip shop to move a couple of times as there is no alternative place to park. Perhaps something for the owners to take up with the chip shop directly. Otherwise no complaints and would definitely stay again.
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James
Plenty of bathrooms. Overall the cottage has a quality finish