Nightingale Cottage - UKC1570
ID: S1326427
- Bedrooms 3
- ・ Sleeps 6
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Nightingale Cottage offers a charming and peaceful retreat in a beautiful canal-side setting, perfect for walkers, families, and dog owners. Guests consistently praise the stunning location, friendly and attentive hosts, and the abundance of wildlife and walking opportunities. The cottage is cosy and well-equipped, with comfortable beds and rustic character. While some mention areas could benefit from a deeper clean or refresh, and note minor maintenance issues, the overall experience is positive, with many guests eager to return and recommend the property to others.
Most guests found the cottage clean and tidy, especially the beds and main living areas. However, several reviews mention the need for a deeper clean in the bathroom and kitchen, and some noted dust, cobwebs, and maintenance-related cleanliness issues.
The location is widely praised for its tranquillity, beautiful countryside, direct access to the canal, and proximity to local attractions. Guests love the walks from the doorstep and the scenic views.
Guests frequently mention comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and a warm welcome. The cottage's rustic charm and peaceful setting contribute to a relaxing stay, though a few note the property is a little tired in places.
Facilities are generally adequate, with well-equipped basics and thoughtful touches for dog owners. Some guests highlight the lack of certain practical items (e.g., dish rack, dishwasher), tired outdoor furniture, and minor maintenance issues, but these do not detract significantly from the overall experience.
The hosts are repeatedly described as friendly, helpful, and attentive, making guests and their pets feel welcome. While some reviews mention thoughtful touches, please note that specific gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
A great base for a family holiday and perfectly placed for exploring the Peak District whether it be hiking or visiting quaint towns and villages..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, (Accessed Via Bedroom 2).
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen and Wi-Fi included. Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. External laundry room with washing machine (shared with other property on-site). Patio with with garden furniture. Fishing on-site. Bike store. Residents’ car park on-site. No smoking.. Leashaw Farm is a fabulous setting and abundant with wildlife, with less common species of birds and badgers, foxes and water voles. Nestling in Derbyshire, on a small working farm, Shire Cottage (ref UK10035) and Nightingale Cottage (ref UKC1570) date back to the 1600s. They have a commanding position off the beaten track in one of the most delightful valleys, which once formed part of Florence Nightingale’s country estate.
The historic Cromford Canal and the beautiful River Derwent pass through the farmland. Whatstandwell is pivotal in the designated World Heritage Site of the Derwent Valley. There are many fine walks straight from the door of this charming cottage and it is only a short drive to Matlock Bath with its famous illuminations and Gullivers Kingdom, the National Tramway Museum, Carsington Water, Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers and not forgetting the old market towns of Bakewell and Ashbourne, and of course the fabulous Derbyshire Dales.
Fishing is available free of charge in the owners’ private pond, which has tench and crucian carp, and a ½ mile stretch of the River Derwent where you will find trout and grayling. The Peak District National Park is famous for providing glorious scenery and is a must for ramblers to the most serious walkers. Once you have visited Leashaw Farm and sampled all the delights these cottages have to offer, you’ll never want to leave. Shop ¾ mile, pub and restaurant 1 mile.
Shire Cottage (ref UK10035) and Nightingale Cottage (ref UKC1570) can be booked together to accommodate up to 14 guests.
Free WiFi
The laundry room is shared
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
Reviews (25)
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Lyse Edwards
We had a lovely weekend in this cottage as a group if friends. We loved the setting and the location, with lovely walks straight from the cottage’s door.Comfortable beds and the cottage was clean.We would definitely return and hope to see the badgers next time!
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Graham Cole
Excellent location, cottage is quaint and extremely well positioned for walks and local days out.You have to drive to reach a pub or walk 2 mils along the canal.Very comfortable and cottage was clean upon arrival.Recommended for walkers as the canal path is literally 30 seconds away.
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Eleanor Johnson
Lovely cottage in a beautiful location. Its rustic but very clean and tidy. For the money it was fabulous. The wildlife and canal are simply breath taking. Couldnt fault any of it at all for what it is.