Guests say
Kempshill Cottage receives glowing praise for its charming character, excellent location in Tideswell, and comprehensive amenities. Guests consistently highlight the cottage’s cleanliness, comfort, and well-equipped kitchen, as well as its suitability for exploring the Peak District. Thoughtful touches and responsive owners are frequently mentioned, with only minor issues such as tight parking, occasional maintenance niggles, and the absence of a garden noted. Overall, the cottage is highly recommended for families and groups seeking a cosy, well-appointed base in a picturesque village.
The vast majority of reviews describe the cottage as spotlessly clean and well-maintained, with only one or two isolated mentions of minor cleaning oversights. Overall, guests are very satisfied with the standard of cleanliness.
Guests repeatedly praise the cottage’s location in Tideswell, noting its proximity to village amenities, pubs, and excellent walking routes. The setting is described as peaceful yet convenient for exploring the wider Peak District.
Reviewers consistently mention comfortable beds, a cosy atmosphere, and a homely feel. The cottage is described as spacious and welcoming, with only rare comments about access to the master bedroom for those with mobility issues.
The cottage is widely regarded as very well equipped, with a modern kitchen, entertainment options, and thoughtful extras. Minor suggestions include additional kitchen items and some furniture nearing the end of its life, but these do not detract from the overall positive impression.
Many guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as welcome gifts (e.g., champagne, biscuits, Christmas tree, logs), comprehensive instructions, and local recommendations. Please note that such gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This detached property is situated in an elevated position on the edge of the delightful Peak District village of Tideswell. Featuring a mix of traditional and contemporary features, this cottage boasts stripped wooden floors and is perfect for a family holiday in a delightful Derbyshire village. As you enter through the front door, you will discover a rustic dining room on your left featuring a warming woodburning stove. From here, you walk through to a well-equipped modern kitchen with a door to the southwest facing terrace, plus there is a beautifully appointed shower room. On the other side of the front door is a very comfortable sitting room with a stone fireplace and another woodburning stove, ideal to keep you warm whatever the weather is doing outside.
Head up the narrow stairs to find three lovely bedrooms, one with a beamed ceiling, and also the family bathroom. Outside the cottage is a small decked area for a morning coffee, whilst just a short stroll will bring you to the centre of Tideswell with a selection of shops and cafes. Set in the centre of the Peak District National Park, Tideswell is a superb base for discovering fabulous walking and mountain bike trails. Short drives will bring you to the popular towns of Buxton and Bakewell, or you may wish to spend a day at Chatsworth House or Haddon Hall.
An ideal cottage for a family holiday at any time of the year.
The village of Tideswell stands in the heart of the Peak District National Park. Famous for its fine church dedicated to St John the Baptist, known as "The Cathedral of the Peak", the village is also noted for its well dressing and carnival wakes. There is excellent walking with rugged peaks to the north, gentle hills and dales to the south and Millers Dale just outside the village. Mam Tor and Castleton are only a few miles away and the popular Spa town of Buxton is within a 15 minute drive.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room with woodburning stove.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Gas central heating with woodburning stoves.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stoves included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Roadside parking outside property.
Secure bike storage.
Small decked area.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 5 mins walk.
Note: Front door opens directly on to street, children to be supervised.
Note: Low head height on stairs, low doors to master bedroom and front door and sloping ceilings in bedrooms, care to be taken.
Note: lawned area not accessible for this property.
Please Note: Property can't accept bookings which start or end on a Sunday.
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
Reviews (65)
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Sue
Full of charm. All rooms good size felt bigger than expected. Be better if information book out found inside coffee table in living room. Kitchen roll would be good. Overall excellent stay. Lovely village. Everyone friendly and welcoming. Would recommend Red Lion at Litton for food. Would definitely stay again
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Jenny
The cottage is spacious, well kitted out and cosy. Nice extra touches like logs provided for the fires, milk in the fridge and plenty of toilet roll, washing up liquid etc. The whole family loved the collection of games to play. Tideswell village is a beautiful place to explore with plenty of restaurants, pubs, shops and a deli. Great location to explore the Peaks and Chatsworth house. Highly recommended cottage.
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Mike
We really enjoyed our stay.