Guests say
Swallows Barn is a charming, well-equipped cottage in a beautiful rural setting, ideal for walkers and those seeking peace and quiet. Guests consistently praise its immaculate cleanliness, cosy atmosphere, and excellent kitchen facilities. The location offers stunning countryside views and direct access to scenic walks. The owner is frequently described as welcoming and helpful. While the lack of Wi-Fi and limited phone signal are noted, many guests found this added to the sense of escape. Occasional minor maintenance issues and comfort preferences were mentioned, but overall, the cottage provides a delightful and restful retreat.
The vast majority of reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with only rare mentions of minor carpet stains. Guests consistently describe the property as immaculate upon arrival.
The rural location is highly praised for its tranquillity, beautiful views, and proximity to excellent walking routes and local attractions. The setting next to a working farm is appreciated by most guests, though a few note early morning activity.
Most guests found the cottage warm, cosy, and comfortable, with particular praise for the bed and spaciousness. A few mentioned the sofa or mattress as too soft for their preference, but these were exceptions.
The cottage is described as very well equipped, especially the kitchen and bathrooms. The lack of Wi-Fi and limited TV channels are noted, but many guests saw this as a positive. Occasional suggestions for minor improvements (e.g., garden furniture, games, or a cheese grater) were made.
Many guests mention a warm welcome from the owner and thoughtful touches such as milk, tea, coffee, and biscuits on arrival. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
Cressbrook 1.3 miles. This detached cottage is in a lovely, secluded location next to a working farm, in open countryside, in the hamlet of Litton Slack, near Cressbrook, Derbyshire. Beautiful throughout, providing welcoming holiday accommodation, this Cressbrook cottage is just perfect for couples wishing to enjoy the delights of the Peak District. In this Peak District cottage you have a king-size double bedroom and there is also a main shower room on the first floor. A well-equipped kitchen with dining area is on the ground floor, while the warming woodburning stove in the sitting room is a lovely spot to relax by on those chillier evenings.
Outside this Peak District cottage is a sunny patio area with furniture, perfect for taking in the surrounding countryside views while you enjoy a drink or two and discuss the highlights of a day spent exploring! The nearby village of Cressbrook follows the River Wye through some lovely gorges and backs on to the Monsal Trail. The area is now a National Nature Reserve with some species of rare flowers to be found off the beaten track. Close to your Derbyshire holiday home is the little village of Litton with an excellent pub serving food and a village store, while a little further afield is Tideswell, home to the "Cathedral of the Peak" and some wonderful little shops including a butcher, baker and pharmacy, cafe and a great restaurant.
Other gems to discover from this cottage near Cressbrook are Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the two market towns of Buxton and Bakewell, with a good selection of shops and excellent restaurants. All in all, a wonderful Peak District cottage to enjoy at any time of the year.
Cressbrook is a village on the River Wye, home to a mill built in the 18th century by Richard Arkwright. A footpath upstream of Cressbrook Mill leads to Water-cum-Jolly, a river gorge with limestone cliffs ideal for walking and rock climbing. Cressbrook is on the Monsal Cycle Trail and there is also a good pub in the nearby village of Litton, which serves food. Tideswell, Bakewell and the Spa town of Buxton are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
One king-size double bedroom.
Shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove in sitting room.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, selection of books and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off road parking.
Patio area to front of cottage with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 1.5 miles.
Please note: no phone reception at property due to location but can get signal by parking space.
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Dovedale
Reviews (82)
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Michael
People should be aware that it is near a working farm and early morning milking, this did not bother us.
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Betty
A delightful, detached and quiet holiday let at the end of a dry stone walled lane. Very well equipped for two adults and, a huge plus, is the two separate bathrooms. A lovely little , compact holiday let in a beautiful area with outstanding countryside, villages ,towns and places of interest.
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Rhoda
A comfortable wee cottage.