Guests say
Church View is a well-loved cottage praised for its exceptional garden, cosy atmosphere, and thoughtful welcome packs. It's situated in a peaceful village with convenient pub access, making it an ideal base for exploring the Peak District. Guests appreciate the family-friendly amenities and the cottage's charm, despite some noting areas for maintenance improvement.
The majority of guests found the cottage clean and tidy, with fresh linens and a comfortable environment. However, a few mentioned the presence of cobwebs and insects, suggesting room for improvement in this area.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its quiet village setting, proximity to walking trails, and easy access to local attractions. The scenic beauty and tranquility contribute to a positive experience.
Guests generally found the cottage comfortable, with a cosy log burner and a well-equipped cot room for children. Some guests, however, mentioned that the beds could be more comfortable and that the heating settings could be more guest-friendly.
The cottage is appreciated for its well-stocked kitchen and family-friendly facilities. However, several reviews cite issues with maintenance, such as a non-working washing machine and other minor repairs needed, which impacts the score in this category.
The owner's thoughtfulness is frequently highlighted, with guests warmly mentioning welcome packs containing treats like home-baked goods. While these gestures are greatly appreciated, it is noted that such personal touches, though common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This character, detached cottage is situated in the picturesque village of Biggin, near to Ashbourne, in the peak District National Park. This cottage is tastefully decorated throughout, keeping many original characters, making a perfect place for families and groups of friends to enjoy a lovely holiday. There is a well-equipped kitchen with a good-sized dining table and chairs, making a great social space to prepare and enjoy some great home-cooked meals. There is a choice of two sitting rooms with plenty of comfy sofas either with a welcoming woodburning stove or electric fire to relax in front of after a full day out and about exploring the area.
Upstairs there are two bedrooms, plus a cot room with a family bathroom. To the outside of the cottage are extensive enclosed lawned gardens to enjoy, making a great place for the kids to let off some steam. Make use of the outside furniture for some alfresco dining or even just a relax with a glass of something chilled. There are wonderful walks from the doorstep and cycling trails directly accessible from the village, while the lovely village church and pub allow you to soak up the local atmosphere. Take a trip to the wonderful National Trust owned Dovedale and make use of the Tissington Trail for something different.
For a good day out, take a trip to Buxton with its famous opera house and spa water as well as a good array of shops and bars, whilst the antique searcher’s paradise of Ashbourne is also an easy drive away in the opposite direction. Further afield, take a visit to Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, or take a trip to Alton Towers for a fun-filled day out. Whatever you decide to do, Church View is a great place to explore the whole of the Peak District.
The lovely, small rural village of Biggin is situated perfectly for exploring the Peak District National Park. The village is a scattered stone-built village with a church, a lovely pub serving good food and Biggin Hall Restaurant. Biggin is close to the wonderful National Trust owned Dovedale and the Tissington Trail, with excellent access for all for walking and cycling.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin, 1 x cot room.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Kitchen with dining area.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Second sitting room with electric fire.
LPG central heating with woodburning stove and electric fire.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel, power and starter pack for stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot, highchair and stairgate.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Bike storage.
Front and rear enclosed lawned gardens with patio and furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop 2 miles, pub 2 mins walk.
Note: Access to the twin room is through the double bedroom only.
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Dovedale
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Alton Towers
Reviews (78)
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Peter
It is well placed for lots of activities and close to beautiful countryside. The cottage is particularly good for children with lots of toys and games provided and a large garden. It is also a quiet location with a popular pub nearby. The cottage was well equipped and with a good range of info. It might benefit from a little bit of investment but I think this is fairly reflected in the price and we found it comfy. Would say that although the heating was fine in the mornings, it never really came on at 17.00 due to the thermostat settings. This is OK if you donât mind firing up the wood burner which makes the living room really cosy. Plenty of fuel was provided for this and the kids loved it but this might put me off going there in winter.
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Graham
It was very cosy on cold autumn evenings. The facilities for our two children (1 and 4) were brilliant. We've never stayed in such a well-equipped cottage for them. They both loved the range of books and toys, the rocking horse, and the large garden. The welcome basket was very much appreciated and it was nice to have some treats to tuck into on arrival. The cottage was an ideal base for exploring bits of Derbyshire we'd not previously been to.
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Helen
Bathroom clean with a nice shower. Sofa's comfortable. If you like cobwebs, harvestmen, spiders and woodlice this is the place for you. Plenty of dust too! A spare bag for the hoover would have been handy as we almost filled it on our first day. Garden swarming with ants, we all got bitten trying to sit outside, so had to buy some ant spray as nothing like that was provided.shame the TV in the bedroom and the fire in the second lounge wasn't working did report to owner. Lovely location loved the history of the house shame the maintenance of the property was lacking.