Guests say
Starry Cottage is a charming and well-located base for exploring Bakewell and the Peak District, with guests frequently praising its proximity to the town centre, comfortable beds, and dog-friendly policy. The cottage is generally clean and well-equipped, though some guests noted areas needing maintenance and occasional lapses in cleanliness. Parking can be challenging, and the nearby church bells and road noise may affect light sleepers. Despite some minor issues, most guests enjoyed their stay and would consider returning.
Many guests found the cottage clean and inviting, with some describing it as the cleanest they've stayed in. However, several reviews mention lapses such as leftover linen, dog hair, and occasional insect issues. A few guests also noted the need for deeper cleaning in certain areas.
The location is consistently praised, with guests loving the short walk to Bakewell's centre, shops, and cafés, as well as easy access to local walks. Some mention road noise and church bells, but overall, the setting is a major highlight.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, especially the beds and sofas. However, a few reviews mention lumpy or sagging beds and small towels. The cottage is compact but suitable for small groups or families.
The cottage is well-equipped for most needs, but some guests noted missing essentials (toilet rolls, soap, logs for the fire), maintenance issues (broken shower, faulty vacuum, loose tap), and tired furnishings. Parking is not directly outside and can be tricky for those with mobility issues.
Hosts are described as friendly and communicative, and the property is dog-friendly. However, there are no mentions of welcome gifts or extra thoughtful touches. Some guests felt the provision of basics could be improved. Please note that gifts or extras are not guaranteed.
About this property
This cosy Grade II listed cottage with wood burning stove is just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Bakewell, a thriving town in the heart of the Peak District..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 46" Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electriciy, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Outhouse with washing machine. . Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Parking badge for 1 car included in car park between 4pm-11am; additional on-road parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £100.. Starry Cottage can be found in a prime location just a few minutes’ walk from the independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants in the centre of the popular, historic market town of Bakewell. In the heart of the Peak District National Park, this Grade II listed cottage dates back to 1820 and has been fully renovated combining the traditional comfort of a wood burning stove with beautiful luxury touches such as granite work surfaces and limestone floors.
Bakewell itself holds a beautiful riverside setting and is surrounded by spectacular countryside perfect for committed ramblers to fair weather walkers. Its market day is every Monday, with an additional farmers’ market held on the last Saturday of the month. Other key events include the popular Bakewell Show, Well Dressings, Carnival Week, Bakewell Arts Festival and the Bakewell Music Festival.
The spectacular limestone dales of the traffic free Monsal Trail and Lathkill Dales are easily reachable in under 10 minutes as are Chatsworth House, with its 100 acres of landscaped gardens, and the medieval manor house of Haddon Hall. A popular base for tourists wanting to explore the areas neighbouring villages include the stunning Ashford-in-the-Water and Rowsley, and the major cities of Sheffield, Derby and Manchester can all be reached in around an hour. Matlock and its cable car can be reached in around 15 minutes, Chesterfield, Buxton, Castleton and Edale in around half an hour and UK’s premier theme park Alton Towers in about an hour.
Free WiFi
There is a security deposit of £100 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by BACs directly to the owner.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
- Ladybower Reservoir
Reviews (24)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely comfortable cottage a short walk into the town with a variety of shops and places to eat and drink. Parking is a little difficult - nothing very close but we did find on road parking about 10 minutes uphill walk away which was free. Town car parks not expensive.
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Angela D
The cottage itself was lovely and we really enjoyed our stay here. Very comfortable beds and plenty of room for 4 of us (2 adults, 2 children). The shower was good pressure. It had plenty of equipment for a comfortable stay, although we could only find one baking tray.There are a couple of negative things, not to do with the actual cottage: Being so close to the church, meant the bells went off every 15 minutes, plus longer on the hour. They are very loud if windows are open (it was very hot when we were staying meaning we had the windows open overnight) so we got woken up several times. We did get used to them after a couple of nights though. The road outside is also busy with cars and because it is uphill they had their accelerators down more than if it was flat, so they sounded loud too (again, mostly because the windows were open). The town of Bakewell was lovely, and there were great walks around the local area.
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Amanda
A great stay only a 5 min walk into Bakewell the cottage was a bit tired in places but great value for money The facilities were great everything we needed was there and its a lovely cottage There was nothing not to like about the cottage but it was on a quite busy road and opposite the church so the bells were always ringing this didnt bother us but might affect someone elses stay