Holiday Cottages With Hot Tubs In The Peak District

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Helen - Verified booking

  We stayed at the Old Post Office over Christmas 2023.

  There were 6 of us - 3 generations of family. The house was as described - very spacious and comfortable. It was cold when we arrived (friday) and took quite some time to warm up but was then almost too hot - especially when the woodburner in the sitting room was lit. There were fire lighters provided but no logs for the woodburner - but luckily we had brought some . The kitchen was well stocked with pots, pans, crockery and glassware although strangely there were no serving spoons. I thought the fridge/freezer was a little small for the size of house and number of people who it can accomodate - but there was a sort of pantry which we used for vegetables and other foods that didn't need refridgeration. We didn't have a problem with the TV's (I saw a previous review that mentioned difficulties) but perhaps the instructions for how to get onto the Freesat stations (live TV) could be expanded? The host was very helpful and friendly and I'm sure that if we had had any problems he would have done what he could to help. Luckily we didn't need to bother him. The village pub is 50 metres away and was very welcoming and dog friendly. The weather was atrocious when we were staying at the Old Post Office which is a shame as there seemed to be a lot of good local walks and beautiful scenery on the doorstep. The one thing we weren't keen on was the bunk bed arrangement in the smallest bedroom.My daughter found it difficult to sit up in bed to read because of the single bunk above. A double bed or even two singles would have been better.

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• Suzy - Verified booking

  Top Hill Farm Cottage is in a beautiful location and the inside has been presented in a modern way.

  We booked having looked at the photographs on the website but I feel I must warn others that these photos are not up to date and that the presentation and cleanliness of the property is not accurately represented. The outside area especially was extremely disappointing. The hot tub was a health hazard with dirty water, green algae around and filters covered in slime- absolutely incapable of filtering anything. The lid of the hot tub is broken so it lets in rain water. The outside furniture is very tired and the cushions are filthy. There were broken plant pots and old broken furniture left around. The fire pit had not been cleared nor the grass mown as shown in the photographs. The view from the bedroom is countryside but also the building site next door. I take no pleasure in writing this review but I feel compelled to as in its current state it will leave others feeling as bitterly disappointed as we were. I have contacted the owner directly but he hasn’t responded. He has to accept that he needs support to maintain the ‘outstanding’ grade of his property. It is not ‘outstanding’ currently so please book with caution. Additionally, Sykes are impossible to communicate with if you do have a problem. Please read your booking conditions as it seems they have no interest in quality control and ensuring their properties are accurately represented on their website. Who knows what you could arrive at.

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• Calvin - Verified booking

  This detached little cottage has been really sensitively modernised, with cleverly warm and light-increasing touches.

  Comfy, stylish, solid, spotlessly clean, good value. Many lovely walks and drives from here (v well-maintained public footpaths everywhere), genuine sense of peace, and we loved the view, hot tub and range of garden furniture. When the promised wood-burning stove gets added, it'll feel perfect in all weathers - although the heating looks adequate already. It's not within the (overcrowded) Peak District itself but still in a lovely landscape, and many attractions aren't far. I didn't want to come home. I could only quibble with a few tiny practical details: I'd've liked a few more mugs, one living-room lightbulb bright enough to let you read on the sofa, a bannister rail and soft surface at the bottom of the staircase (which is steep and narrow-stepped as in all genuine cottages - unsuited for mobility-impaired or small kids); a small dishwasher would be handier than the storage for 40 (!) bottles of wine. But the kitchen is well-equipped, and the walk-in shower is excellent (no bath btw). Didn't use the firepit or bbq, but great to have. If you're a dog owner do be aware: as the photos show, garden is shared and not enclosed, and sheep graze one field away, so a long lead might help. But your pup will love the walks here, and the furnishings are very practical. Two dog bowls were kindly left, but you'll want to bring your pup's own bed.

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• Heather - Verified booking

  An absolutely gorgeous cottage with stunning views of the country side, we saw plenty of wildlife from the comfort of the living room.

  The hot tub was amazing, fully adjustable to our preferences (lights, heat, jets/bubbles), one of the headrests was not properly attached so kept coming off, the owner is aware of this and it doesnt affect use of the hot tub at all. The outdoor area looks amazing, an abundance of cushions for it and there were some really good outdoor lights that lit up the garden perfectly. The beds were comfortable and warm and the heating in the house was also adjustable to how we liked it. The owner had left takeout menus which was helpful and there were boardgames in the ottomans which was a nice touch. The kitchen facilities were amazing and there was plenty of space to prep etc. We did have to rewash the dishes as they were not properly cleaned from the previous people, small amounts of food/sauce left on various things which was not a big deal for us and we'd typically rewash dishes when staying away from home anyhow. There was also a few lamp lights not working. The location is great it is far enough away to be tranquil and peaceful but not so far that you feel like you're driving forever to get to the shops. About a 5 min drive to the nearest village. The owner was excellent and quick at communicating with us when we had any questions or comments.

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• David - Verified booking

  Whilst the property was set in a lovely area, the house left a lot to be desired.

  We found numerous issues which we wernt happy with which I will list... 1) Kitchen surfaces were filthy with cutlery and pots not cleaned properly. Had to spend our first hour cleaning the dishes. 2) Cupboard doors dirty from paw prints. 3) Cobwebs absolutely everywhere..looked like it hadnt had a deep clean for months. 4) Bathroom disgusting - water ran down side of sink and dripped onto floor, no bath mat to step onto after shower, gap in bottom of glass in the shower so water goes everywhere 5) Bed sheets found with stains on and dog hairs. 6) Bedside tables filthy. Had to clean with dettol wipe which was filthy afterwards. 7) Pillows and beds rock solid, woke up with headache. 8) Hot tub was mouldy and had dirt on the floor. 9) Found 2 slugs on the bathroom floor. 10) Lot of building work going on with rubble etc everywhere. 11) Not really sure where the bins were due to building work so put rubbish in the only bins on site. The whole house could do with a seriously deep clean and a lick of paint or two to bring this up to a decent standard. We felt dirty on leaving the property even after having showers. The surroundings are lovely and there is an amazing view but the house lets it down....

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