Guests say
The Limes is a spacious and well-equipped cottage, ideal for large family gatherings and groups. Guests consistently praise the warm welcome from the owners, the ample living space, and the popular games room. The property is well located for exploring local attractions and offers a safe, private garden for children. While a few minor cleaning and maintenance issues are occasionally mentioned, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the property clean and comfortable, though a few noted minor issues such as dust, cobwebs, or areas needing a deeper clean. These were generally considered insignificant compared to the overall positive experience.
The location is frequently praised for its convenience to local attractions, quiet setting, and suitability for exploring Derbyshire and the Peak District. Guests appreciated the proximity to walks, pubs, and tourist spots.
Guests consistently highlight the spaciousness, large bedrooms, and comfortable living areas. The house is described as warm and well-suited for multi-generational stays, with only occasional mentions of mattresses that could be improved.
The property is highly rated for its extensive facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen, games room, en-suite bedrooms, and outdoor space. Minor maintenance issues were quickly resolved by the owners.
Many guests mention the owners' warm welcome and helpfulness. Occasional gifts such as shortbread, milk, coffee, and tea were appreciated, but these are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A spacious Victorian property which has been well equipped for the larger party, offering a well-equipped games room and large patio and lawn area.. 2 steps to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Gas Hob, Electric Range, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Air Fryer
Living room 2: TV, DVD Player, Sofa Bed (Double)
Conservatory.
Entrance Hall: Upright Piano
Separate Toilet.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Second Floor:
Bedroom 4: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 5: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Ensuite: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
Bedroom 6: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Gas central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi. Two Travel cots, and two highchairs. Games room with full-size snooker table, table football, and pool table and an outdoor table tennis table. Large patio and lawn area with garden furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 8 cars. No smoking.. Dating back to 1860, this large Victorian property enjoys views over the surrounding fields towards Butterley Reservoir and Pentrich, and has been beautifully furnished to provide holiday accommodation of a very high standard. Adjoining the owners’ home – which formerly served as the vicarage – it has shared use of a games room with full-size snooker table, professional table football, as well as outdoor table tennis. It makes a fine base for touring the Peak District – lying in an area offering a wealth of attractions for visitors.
For those with a penchant for shopping, the Amber Valley Individual Factory Shops Trail is a must and includes McArthurGlen retail outlet, De Bradelei Mill Shop at Belper, Denby Potteries and Royal Crown Derby. There are farmers’ and regular weekly markets in many of the nearby towns including Bakewell and Ashbourne. Alton Towers, Britain’s premier theme park, is close by. Younger children will also enjoy Gullivers Kingdom at nearby Matlock.
Water sports enthusiasts can enjoy the excellent facilities at Carsington Water, whilst Shipley Country Park has miles of meandering footpaths and bridleways. At the Midland Railway Centre, transport enthusiasts can take in the nostalgia of the age of steam and travel through countryside for 7 miles. Meanwhile the National Tramway Museum at Crich offers a family day out in a relaxing atmosphere of a bygone era. Stately homes gracing the area include Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall (a fine medieval manor house) and Hardwick Hall and Kedleston Hall (a fine example of the architecture of Robert Adam). Tennis, riding, golf and swimming at Alfreton, 2 miles. Derby, 12 miles, offers cathedral, museums and good shopping. Shop 220 yards.
There is limited internet signal and/or mobile reception at the property.
Nearby points of interest
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Nottingham Contemporary
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (29)
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Confirmed Guest
A great place for a family gathering. An enormous house with large rooms and the games room is perfect for a rainy afternoon
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Sian
Lovely large house for our extended family break.Fab big bedrooms most en-suite so brilliant we all had our own space.Well equiped kitchen with large table with plenty of space to all eat together.Ample space for car parking. Great location for sightseeing.The children loved the large garden and games room.Dorothy was a phone call away if we needed anything. Thank you
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely large property, ideally suited to our party of four couples, plus six children/grandchildren. The place was very clean, albeit that some elements seemed a little tired.