Guests say
Silcrest is a beautifully presented cottage in Baslow, praised for its excellent location near local amenities, walks, and the Peak District. Guests consistently highlight the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and secure garden, making it ideal for both families and dog owners. The property is generally clean and cosy, with thoughtful touches such as welcome packs. Some minor issues were noted, including occasional road noise, TV and oven instructions, and a need for deeper cleaning or updated utensils. Overall, guests thoroughly enjoyed their stays and many expressed a desire to return.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, with several describing it as spotlessly clean. However, a few mentioned dog hairs, surface-level cleaning, and the need for a deeper clean or tidier garden, which slightly lowered the score.
The location is highly praised, with easy access to walks, shops, pubs, and the Peak District. Some mention of road noise, but overall, guests found the setting convenient and ideal for exploring the area.
Guests frequently commented on the comfortable beds, spacious rooms, and cosy atmosphere. A few minor points were raised about duvet thickness in summer and the height of a single bed, but overall comfort was rated very highly.
The cottage is well-equipped, with a secure garden, modern kitchen, and thoughtful extras like an air fryer and dog wash. Some guests noted minor issues with TV instructions, oven usability, and worn utensils, but these did not detract significantly from the overall experience.
Many guests appreciated the welcome packs and dog-friendly touches, noting good communication and attention to detail. Please note that gifts such as welcome packs are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Silcrest is a comfortable semi-detached cottage situated on the edge of Chatsworth Park and surrounded by some of the most dramatic scenery..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 46" Smart TV, Freesat, Netflix, Electric Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Gas Hob, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, French Doors Leading To Garden
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Sun Room.
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Sleigh Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, Smart TV
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed, Pull Out Single (3ft) Bed (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Stairgate available on request. Welcome pack and doggy extras.. Enclosed lawned garden with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking.. Silcrest is an outstanding, semi-detached stone-built cottage in the picturesque village of Baslow. It is wonderfully appointed and many of the original features have been upheld, creating a fantastic feeling throughout, ideal for families and friends to get together and discover all that this amazing area within the tranquil and stunning Derbyshire Dales countryside has to offer. Enter into the welcoming entrance hall with original oak latched door, which leads to an open plan dining\kitchen area with a designer kitchen providing everything that you will need for some delicious home cooking, with shaker-style dining table comfortably seating six. The cosy living room with comfortable sofas and a coal effect fire in an original local stone hearth, makes a lovely place to chill out in the evening. The cottage boasts three bedrooms and a bathroom. The large sunroom to the side of the house is also ideal for the dogs to eat and sleep in. The utility room has a washing machine and extra space for drying wet clothes and outdoor wear, also an ideal area to take off your boots after a long day exploring. Outside and to the front is a pretty country garden, whilst to the rear is a charming enclosed garden which is a fabulous spot for some al fresco dining with French doors opening directly from the kitchen/dining room. Silcrest has really thought of everything, even offering a dog washing station outside for those muddy little paws!
Nestling on the northern fringe of Chatsworth Park, the attractive village of Baslow is close to some of the Dark Peak’s most dramatic scenery. Baslow lies on the banks of the River Derwent and is home to cafés and restaurants including a Michelin-starred restaurant. It’s conveniently located and is very popular with visitors keen to explore nearby Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Bakewell and the Monsal Trail. This is an excellent base for walking and exploring some of the area’s finest countryside, including its famous gritstone edges, such as Baslow, Curbar and Froggatt - all boasting breathtaking views across surrounding hills, valleys and moorland. Close by you will find Bakewell an attractive little market town retaining a delightful rural atmosphere and offering a good selection of shops, restaurants and pubs, as well as local farmers’ markets. There is an old 17th century market hall in the town centre and a modern leisure centre with swimming pool nearby. Both the rugged Dark Peak and the softer limestone White Peak are within easy reach, and Alton Towers, Britain’s premier theme park, is only a short drive away. There are many stately homes to visit including Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall, to, mention just a few, while the impressive caverns in nearby Castleton and Little John’s burial place in Hathersage are also well worth a visit. Take a trip to Buxton and visit the impressive Edwardian Opera House, designed by Frank Matcham, who also designed the London Palladium. Shop 400 yards, Pub 800 yards and restaurant 50 yards.
Free WiFi
Refundable security deposit £50 paid to owner, owner will email regarding this.
1 pet allowed please call owner regarding additional pets
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Tate Liverpool
Reviews (23)
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Ian Broadbent
Well equipped and very comfortable
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Lesley
Second stay at Silcrest. Lovely cottage and very comfortable. Cannot beat location for the Peaks. Kitchen has everything you need and the addition of the air fryer and extra freezer space is welcomed. Beds very comfortable and although on a main road, noise is minimal. Dog loved the fully enclosed garden and we had lots of birds visit us! Cottage exceptionally clean and owner very responsive. Thanks for a lovely stay and see you again soon!
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Confirmed Guest
On the whole our stay at Silcrest was very good. It was well kitted out and extremely comfortable and clean, plus a lovely welcome pack. Also in its favour was the proximity to the amenities that Baslow and Calver offer. The only points we would make are the privacy in the toilet on the staircase would be enhanced with possibly fitting a blind and I really couldn’t get the hang of the living room tv as I could only find just a few BBC channels on the Freesat and as we have no Netflix membership we didn’t use that option either, however all was not lost as BBC IPlayer was available so we made full use of that.These things were minor and did not detract from a lovely stay at Silcrest.