Dog Friendly Cottages in the Peak District

Reviews

What our customers say about their holidays

• Carla-jo - Verified booking

  Matlock Green has become our favourite Sykes rental property yet, and we've stayed in quite a few!

  The location on the edge of Matlock town centre, with the park just across the road, was fantastic. Five minutes stroll took us to cafes, shops, fine dining, pubs, pretty much anything we could want. The bungalow itself was extremely clean and very spacious, nicely bright and airy, with enormous garden on all 4 sides. The beds were comfortable and the area was quiet, so we slept very well. The kitchen was very well equipped, including washing machine. We liked the poppy theme throughout. Yes, it is a bit of tricky turning onto the lane from the main road (and back out again). Not easy when driving from Matlock itself, so recommend always approaching from the A615-Alfreton-direction (there are a number of places to go past the lane and turn back around if coming from the Matlock direction). Also recommend exiting back out in the Alfreton direction as well. We have a medium-sized SUV and the entry to the lane was fine - it looks tight, but if turning into the lane from the far side of the road, there really is plenty of room. For getting back out onto the main road, I always did it with the car window down to hear oncoming cars from the Matlock direction, and it was all perfectly manageable. Often when we go on staycation, when we park the car up we don't use it again until we leave, but at Matlock Green we went out and about a number of times in the local area, so the lane challenges really were not that big. The parking area is also very roomy - the easiest we have had at any UK rental property. I had a lovely chat with the owner Mr Fox in advance of our stay, and he was so friendly and helpful. He answered all my questions, and also had lots of excellent recommendations for great food, the best dog-friendly venues, as well as one or two places to avoid. He also suggested some great places for walks, which we really enjoyed. Definitely planning to visit again in 2022, as Matlock Green really is a lovely place to stay, with everything you could possibly need within a short level walk, and many beautiful and interesting places to visit within a short drive.

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• Evalynne - Verified booking

  The flat is comfortable, and decorated nicely.

  However finding it was an issue, as there is no sign or number on the door and the parking situation is tricky with it being on a split double bend with double yellow lines so we had problems locating the flat and unloading when we arrived, it would be useful to be clear about the location on the advert. Also, advertising it as a cottage seems a little misleading. It is a flat with steep stairs from the front door to the lounge and kitchen and further steep stairs to the bedrooms. We would not have booked it had this been clear in the advert, my mother is 82 and disabled which made it really challenging for her. The 'balcony' area off the kitchen needs a good clean up, there were lots of wasps and it was slimy underfoot with lots of leaves. Not an area of any use really and there is no outside area for a dog despite it being a dog friendly property. However, the location is great - very central, and we were pleased with the double glazing as we could hardly hear the roads and wine bar next door. Could have used some microwavable dishes, and instructions for the microwave/grill thing and it was disappointing to find we were allocated three clothes hangers each, and no wardrobes or anywhere to hang towels. Lastly, this is the first place in 20 years where there was no welcome gift, but we got over that. Great place to explore Holmfirth and the surrounding Pennines and Peaks from but not ideal for dogs, elderly, or disabled people.

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• Janice - Verified booking

  Pros - right in the centre of Holmforth near all visitor attractions Clean inside and cosy Cons NO PARKING, did specify there was parking on the advert but had to park in the local CO--OP £6.

  50 a day ( x2) which owner said she would pay . After several calls and texts said she would, but did not refund. ):. Very noisy at night till early hours , it is a joined to a wine bar so expected at weekends. Avoid front bedroom if you are a light sleeper. Stairs very steep, I am very fit, but I was going up with my hands before me on the stairs. This has already been mentioned by a previous review ,as he had fallen down them.- suggested a hand rail but nothing fitted. Please note- no number on the door, so very difficult to find. We arrived at around 3pm and it was chaotic trying to find the airbnb, traffic extremely busy. Again a previous review mentioned no number on the door, but again nothing had been done. This would cost about £2 for a couple of stickers and save a lot of hassle! I hope you don't find this review too negative, I am always honest .

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• Maureen - Verified booking

  We loved staying in 19 Matlock Green and it exceeded our expectations.

  The cottage itself was spotlessly clean and was very well equipped. Plenty of space to move about in, large kitchen, sitting room and conservatory. The garden was excellent, quite large and very private. A big plus for us was it's very well enclosed, at least our Jack Russells couldn't get out! The surrounding area was quite busy with all sorts of shops and other conveniences almost on the doorstep. 5 minute walk to local shop and pub. (The Red Lion is very good, friendly welcome and well run with reasonably priced drinks and meals.) Not forgetting the fabulous Hall Leys park a 5 minute stroll away. Lot's to do around here, Chatsworth House, lead mining museum, heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath and the tram museum all pretty near. We loved it so much, we've booked it already for next year.

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• Catharine - Verified booking

  Excellent bungalow in the middle of everything for walking to, however the garden is very peaceful and large and our Jacks loved it.

  Bungalow facilities very clean and spotless, new white goods. Cosy and comfortable lounge and reclining sofas. Entrance looks a bit tight on first approach however my husband easily got his Warrior L200 down it and turned it around in the driveway but better to approach from the Tansley side of road rather than the Matlock approach if you have a larger vehicle. Lots and lots of takeaways that deliver and the nearby Matlock Green Fish and Chip shop well worth a few visits. Didn't cook anything whilst we were there as too many choices of takeaways so no need. Definitely will return.

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