Holiday Cottages In Chesterfield

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Richard - Verified booking

  Firstly can I say that the property met our needs to have a family holiday with our 3 children their partners and 2 grandchildren.

  The space was great! and the weather helped. It's proximity to the Derbyshire Dales and Chatsworth House (gardens are amazing) was a real benefit. The beds were comfortable and the fans provided helped during the hot weather. We had no problems with bathrooms etc. BBQ was awesome! I would like to make some minor comments for the owner just around some 'tiredness' to certain aspects that could be resolved at minimal cost. (1) The swing and play slide needs some attention - it was fine for our 4 yr old and 2 yr old, but was creaking with an 8 yr old. Some remedial repairs are needed before it falls apart. (2) The TV speakers were 'blown' I suspect they have been played at high level in the past and been damaged they are fine at lower volume levels but are distorted at higher volumes. I would recommend a new modern "smarter" TV with a sound system that also has bluetooth connectivity for playing music. (3) Gym was great, treadmill fine for walking paces but sounded like the bearings were falling to pieces at running speeds with someone on . Suggest a bit of maintenance required (might just need greasing)! (4) Provide an indoor airer a stand up rack would do or a ceiling mounted rack. The tumble drier was fine but an airer is more eco-friendly and would save you some pennies in the long run. (5) Very minor but the master bedroom (which my wide and I used) only has a double bed in it. The room is huge and looks like it originally had a king size in it (from socket layout) Suggest put a king size bed in! (6) Finally we vacuumed during the week. Initially the supplied Dyson vacuum was useless and had no suction. Luckily I am an engineer and like a challenge. During the week we washed and dried both filters in the vacuum (Should be done every 3 months) after which the vacuum was fine (your welcome!). (7) Some cleaning products might be helpful - we bought our own kitchen degreaser and anti-bac for our stay but if you want to hit the "luxury" tag then perhaps provide something. (8) Garden is amazing find someone who likes gardening and let them have a go at the beds they could be stunning. (9) I would remove/sell the greenhouse. It is not being used, is a bit of an eyesore and is potentially dangerous for young children. Get yourself some cash for it! (10) We bought reclining garden chairs with us. Perhaps provide 4 reclining chairs or 4 sun loungers for the huge patio area! Again hit that "luxury" tag I hope the above is taken in the right way! None of the above really adversely impacted our stay "the house did the job" but if you want to 'hit the nail' then I politely suggest you consider the above all of which are not costly ticket items and these did cross our minds during the week!

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• Karen - Verified booking

  If I could give 4.

  5 I would have , the reason for losing marks on cleanness - cobwebs - which we removed , windows we cleaned them in the kitchen , A full loaded dishwasher that had to be emptied and it was really stacked - I don’t expect to have to do that and the bbq was disgraceful , green furry mould on the grill .clearly this has not been looked at for ages so can’t blame the previous guests. Another couple of things the internal jacuzzi had not been cleaned when it was switched on it covered the children in black slime we had the clean it ourselves , finally there was a leak in the bathroom near the utility from the toilet , we reported it and service was excellent repaired same day . All of that aside this would be a 5!star property , quality of the fixtures and fittings are great , well Stocked kitchen with utensils, plates, glasses and cutlery . Masses of space for families or friends not to fairly on top of each other . Ample parking , massive outdoor space with the immaculate hot tub and children’s play area . We would book property again as I’m sure the points I’ve feedback on will be acted on seeing how well they dealt with the leak . Overall loved this property , location and feel of the place - it has the wow factor from the moment you drive along the road to it , it is stunning ! You won’t be disappointed booking a holiday here .

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• Chanel - Verified booking

  We had a great time here.

  We were a family of 10 ranging from 2-65. It had enough space for all of us and plenty of bathrooms. It’s in a lovely area, beautiful views and close to a small town. We got a food order delivered no problems when we arrived. The house and kitchen were well equipped. The only thing we found to be missing was a whisk and a clothes horse. Neither were a major issue. As we stayed in winter drying some clothes were hard without a clothes horse. The gym and hot tub were a great addition to the house. The kids loved the space inside and out. The play area was perfect for the two 5 year olds. A few things that need maintenance: - The door from the gym to outside doesn’t unlock. - There were cobwebs everywhere, every room floor and ceilings. A good clean all over would be useful. - Some of the glasses are so thin cleaning them they just split. The thicker champagne flutes were better and will prevent less breakages. - Maybe some local walking routes if you know any added to the book. - One of the double beds is really soft, and it dips at the edges, so hard for 2 adults to sleep in it comfortably. We loved our stay, we are fairly local but would definitely stay here again with a large group. Perfect for a family or friends get together.

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• Ronald - Verified booking

  The Manor House was a great space for our multi- generational group of ten.

  Our four grand children aged between 5 and 10 yrs old had lots of fun playing in the house and beautifully kept, safe grounds. The table football in the lounge was also a big hit. The house was generally clean and well equipped with comfy beds and pristine linens and ideal for a large group like ours. However as it was our "home" for the week I did clean the worst of the marks off the kitchen cabinet fronts and lounge carpet, which took minutes. I agree with the previous review that the house especially the carpets, kitchen and patio furniture need a good clean and minor repairs completed like the torn bench seat in the kitchen. worn toilet set (underside ) in the first bedroom, dripping tap in the master en-suite bath and very stiff catches on the bedroom doors. Despite the above I would recommend the house especially for a large group as we had a thoroughly enjoyable week, loved the space in the house and there are good local amenities, pub, chip shop, park and shops a few minutes away. The house is also an ideal base for exploring the Peak District and popular attractions are a short distance away. This lovely house just needs a little bit of extra care and attention to bring it back up to it former five star rating.

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• Rachael - Verified booking

  We have just returned from a fabulous stay at Manor House and already eager to return!

  6 adults, 2 adult teenagers, 1 child and an infant could not have wanted for anything at this amazing property. The inside is so spacious and the outside great for kicking a ball around according to our 3 year old! We were very lucky with the weather this weekend and enjoyed sitting outside, loved how peaceful and private it was. The property was immaculately clean, very well equipped and within easy access of shops. We made contact with the owner prior to arrival who was very helpful. The only suggestion i would have made was leave instructions about how to turn the heating down, although cosy it was stifling, particularly overnight, we were in the room with french doors and for security were reluctant to leave open overnight. I would also say the beds are small doubles which for a short stay we could put up with but at 5ft 8 my feet were off the end of the bed, never asked those in our party who were 6ft and above. Overall, a fabulous property that caters for all ages that we would highly recommend.

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