Dog Friendly Cottages in the Peak District

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• John - Verified booking

  I arrived on the monday and found the cottage after asking a local(the lane bankside wasn,t opp the farmyard inn but to the right about on 30yards from the end of the inn car park)and not sign posted.

  To get to the cottage was down a steep lane ,path,cobbled,we passed lots of lovely cottages getting to riverside.the cottage was very nice.furniture for us was a bit dull but pleasant.plenty of hot water,and heating if you needed it on.the views from the bed rooms was brill,looking over the little river and valley.the garden was very nice ,wild flowers all over,a nice table and chairs on the front patio,steps going down to the garden.we went down to the river and crossed over a little bridge and walked for miles along the river untill it petered out,we saw all sorts of ducks,trout ,loads of different birds.we even got chased by a herd of mad cows.the village is realy lovely loads of cottages,nooks and craneys.three pubs,a few shops, a butchers.if your eating out i think you can,t go wrong with the farmyard inn,the food is very good and not to pricey ,a good selection,we ate twice there and we recommend booking before you go.every one we met in the village were very friendly and helpfull.if you fancey fish and chips,the george at the end of the village do a fantastic take away(big cod),but i would drive along to the george as its a fair walk by the time you walk up from the cottage(your legs feel there giving up)and a good walk along the main street to the george.yes we would stay there again the location was perfect,.the only draw back was there wasn,t any toilet rolls,(we forgot to bring some) but we left some for next guest.theres no freezer and no ice box in fridge so don,t bring any frozen food unless your eating it the day you arrive

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• Michelle - Verified booking

  The cottage is traditional in style and is lovely and quaint, however, is in need of TLC and could do with a washing machine and new mattresses.

  There was a damp smell in the cottage and on the bedding which was unfortunate and the toilet completely blocked on day two. Perfect size for a couple, but a tad too small for a family of four and a dog. The cottage is within a lovely village with three pubs and a few shops. Perfect for us. Beautifully situated within a short walking distance of the river with nice walks. It is, however, on a very steep bank so if mobility is an issue, this is not the cottage for you. Bakewell and Matlock are close by and are lovely for spending a few hours there seeing the sights and visiting the shops and river. The garden is massive, however, not secure as the gate (which is shared access with other cottages) does not lock (broken) and dogs/small children could easily escape. The very bottom of the garden leads straight onto the roof of someone’s shed on which the roof has partially collapsed. Not entirely safe for animals and young kids. It is a shame that the lower part of the garden is not maintained as it could be absolutely beautiful if a little care was given to it. Communication with the owner was good before and during our stay and they can offer tips and advice on places to go and see and walks to take part in. They can email local walks, but we did find a laminated pack in the cottage with lots of suggestions on. All in all, we had a nice weekend break and would give 3/5 stars.

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• Rebecca - Verified booking

  Accomadation perfectly placed , quiet, relaxing with home comforts to enjoy your time in the cottage after exploring.

  The cottage is very well quipped. We enjoyed Sitting in the garden listen to wildlife ,children playing in the river Views are amazing, with the added bonus of river a few steps away. Where you can explore Derbyshire footpaths. Finding breathtaking views on-long the way. My daughter loved the explore theses paths for her morning run , finishing off with a swim in the located spot in the river at the foot of the cottage to cool off. The village has brilliant pubs, cafes , deli , village store at your disposal within walking distance that have great pastries , pies , cakes The Bulls head I personally enjoyed my fish and chips. Wow the best I have every had , couldn’t believe was gluten free so a massive treat for me. Access down the path is quite steep in places, but hand rails are there to support you if required. We loved our week stay. Happily would have stayed longer. My teenagers said can’t wait to come back in the winter to enjoy brisk walks followed by cosy nights by the wood-burner. I visit Derbyshire throughout the year several times both with my children , husband , friends.This cottage in Youlgreave is perfect any time of year. Be back soon The Barker Family

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• Angela - Verified booking

  The cottage was extremely hard to access, the advert states "accessed by a steep narrow path" this is an understatement.

  The path is extremely steep and mostly cobbles, the wet leaves made it slippery too, it would be extremely difficult in bad weather. The cottage itself is really nice it just needs a bit of TLC a lick of fresh paint and replace the missing curtain hooks in the lounge, the small things that gives the place a lift. The toilet stoped flushing on our first night, Dawn arranged for a plumber who fixed it the following morning, but reading previous reviews this has happened before. There wasn't a guide explaining how things work and essential information re: rubbish/recycling, where to leave the bed linen etc. I really think this would have been useful. There were plenty of maps and walking guides within the property and the village was delightful. 3 pubs, little deli shops, and a free small carpark on the edge of the village. Dawn the owner was very helpful when I needed to contact her.

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• Karen - Verified booking

  Probably more should be made in the booking information that the property is down a very steep path.

  It would be totally unsuitable for the infirm, wheelchairs and pushchairs. Communication from owner was poor. Even though he knew the property was booked out for the days we stayed there, it took various phone calls to mobiles and to Sykes themselves and still we couldn't get hold of him. We arrived at stated time and couldn't get into property for another 45 minutes. The owner eventually rang us and gave us the keycode. Why could this have not been sent to us on the day? My mobile number was left with both him and Sykes, so why did we have to wait for the code. Surely it could have been text to us on the day as he knew what time we were arriving. Not a good start to the holiday. Despite all of the above, we very much enjoyed the stay and the location was superb (apart from steps). Would stay again.

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