Guests say
The Old Candle House is a charming and cosy cottage in a peaceful village setting, praised for its spotless cleanliness, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable furnishings. Guests appreciate its convenient location for exploring the Peak District and nearby towns. Thoughtful touches and attention to detail make it feel like a home away from home. While some mention steep stairs, low doorways, and occasional parking challenges, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Multiple reviews highlight the cottage as spotlessly clean and well maintained, with guests consistently impressed by the high standards of cleanliness throughout their stay.
The cottage is described as being in a quiet, picturesque village with easy access to Buxton, Bakewell, and the Peak District, making it an excellent base for exploring the area. Some mention the peacefulness and convenience, though a few note limited local amenities.
Guests frequently mention the cottage's cosy atmosphere, comfortable beds and sofas, and relaxing environment. Minor concerns include steep stairs and low doorways, but these do not detract significantly from overall comfort.
The cottage is praised for being exceptionally well equipped, with everything needed for a pleasant stay, including kitchen essentials and thoughtful extras. Some guests mention the need for a grab rail in the bathroom and note the steep stairs and steps to the garden.
Guests appreciate thoughtful touches such as wine, milk, crisps, and biscuits on arrival, as well as the provision of household essentials. Please note that these gifts are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
A delightful stone built terrace, situated in the wonderful village of Longnor in the heart of the Peak District National Park.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Back garden with sitting out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: No children under 5 years old due to open sided staircase.. The Old Candle House is a beautifully presented three bedroom cottage, sleeping 4 adults and 1 child, that can be found in a quiet location in the picturesque Peak District village of Longnor.
As you step through the door into the charming living room you’ll find wonderful features such as exposed beams, an open staircase and a wood burner, perfect for cosy evenings. It makes an ideal base for families and groups looking for a warm, comfortable and cosy escape with an abundance of stunning surrounding countryside and attractions to explore.
Set on the Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire border, Longnor is a quaint village with a historic cobbled market square at the heart of it. It’s home to a traditional village pub, local shop, post office, 2 cafe’s and fish and chip shop, all of which are just a few minutes walk from the cottage. Longnor provides an excellent starting point for many walks that radiate from the village, and for any rock climbers and free runners ‘The Roaches’ and ‘Ramshaw Rocks’ are just 10 minutes away. The famous spa town of Buxton home to the Opera House, Pavilion Gardens and Health Spa is around a 15-minute drive, and the ever popular market town of Bakewell around 20-minutes. Dovedale, home to the famous stepping stones, Ashbourne and Chatsworth House can all be reached in around 30-minutes as can Britain’s premier theme park Alton Towers.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 5 years old.
There is a rear garden space which has open access to neighbouring properties. The neighbours have right of access across the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Dovedale
- Alton Towers
- Gulliver's Kingdom Matlock
- Ladybower Reservoir
Reviews (11)
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June Mitchell
Fabulous cottage, clean and comfortable. And the wine, milk, crisps and biscuits were really appreciated. Will definitely book again.
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Stephen Cole
We enjoyed our stay here. It is very clean and well-equipped and ideally situated for Buxton, Bakewell and many walks in the region. We coped with the low doorways but be careful about the step as you enter the lounge.We would certainly recommend.
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Confirmed Guest
Excellent base to explore the Peak District. Thank you for a lovely stay