Guests say
Silcrest is a beautifully presented cottage in Baslow, praised for its excellent location near walks, shops, and pubs, making it ideal for exploring the Peak District. Guests highlight the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and secure garden, especially for dogs. The property is spacious, cosy, and modernised, with thoughtful touches such as a dog wash and sun room. While some guests noted minor cleaning issues and a few maintenance niggles, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Most guests found the property clean and well-presented, though a few mentioned dog hairs and areas needing a deeper clean. Overall, cleanliness is good but could be improved with more thorough attention between stays.
The location is highly praised, with easy access to local amenities, walks, and attractions such as Chatsworth and Bakewell. Some minor road noise was noted, but the convenience and setting are standout features.
Guests found the cottage spacious, warm, and comfortable, with cosy beds and furnishings. A few minor issues were mentioned regarding duvet weight in summer and the height of a single bed, but overall comfort is excellent.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern amenities, a secure garden, and thoughtful extras like a dog wash and sun room. Some guests found the oven and TV tricky to use, and suggested minor additions such as garden lighting and handrails.
Guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as a generous welcome basket (please note, gifts like these are not guaranteed), dog-friendly features, and useful information. The property is set up with guests' needs in mind, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere.
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 (16)
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Michaela Lareine
Perfect holiday.
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Catharine
We absolutely loved our week in Baslow. The location was perfect - walks, pubs, shops all on the doorstep. Silcrest is beautiful and had all the amenities and facilities we needed to thoroughly enjoy our stay. The house is spacious, well-presented and very well kept. The photos online do not do it justice. The only thing wrong with the week was the weather - it was very cold and often wet. However the house was warm and cosy, and the lean-to was a great place to sit and read or chat while watching the rain! Even the weather did not dampen our enjoyment of the Peak Distict. We’ll be back soon.
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Confirmed Guest
Silcrest is in a great area for visiting the Peak District. Near to Bakewell, Chatsworth. Good places to eat and enjoy that cup of coffee. The Gift Shop at Culver serves great coffee and the cakes are hard to pass by.. The TissingtonEstate serves good teas. The British Garden Cetre at Matlock serves lovely lunches. The canal trip from Cromford dates beck in time and is worth the trip. The house could do with a hand rail in the bathroom and small bins in the bedrooms would be a nice touch. Parking easy in a quiet area.