Guests say
The Bungalow@Barlow is highly praised for its superb views, peaceful location, and cleanliness. Guests enjoy the presence of alpacas, local walks, and the warm welcome from the owner. The property is well-equipped and comfortable, with some guests noting the thoughtful touches such as treats for dogs. However, there are some concerns about the accuracy of the garden's description regarding its enclosure.
Reviews consistently mention that the bungalow is very clean, well-maintained, and tidy, indicating high standards of cleanliness.
The property is celebrated for its peaceful setting, stunning views, and proximity to local walks and restaurants. The location is ideal for exploring the Peak District, although some guests noted the steep driveway.
Guests find the bungalow warm, comfortable, and well-appointed. Some guests, however, mentioned that the beds were too soft for their preference, which slightly impacts the comfort score.
The property is described as well-equipped with a few guests suggesting improvements in kitchen utensils and clearer instructions for appliances. The garden's enclosure issue has also been raised by several guests.
Many guests appreciated the thoughtful touches such as cakes, milk, and dog treats upon arrival. It should be noted that while these gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Chesterfield 4.7 miles. Chatsworth House 7.4 miles. Sitting in half an acre of private grounds and perched on the edge of the Peak District National Park near the market town of Chesterfield in Derbyshire, is this superb bungalow, The Bungalow@Barlow. All ground-floor and sleeping up to five guests, the Bungalow@Barlow makes a fantastic base for a family getaway to the Peaks, enjoying close proximity to Chatsworth House and the Peak District National Park’s stunning scenery. Look forward to testing out a variety of recipes in the well-equipped kitchen/diner, which has everything you could need, including a dishwasher making cleaning a breeze, and a washing machine. Gather around the dining table to tuck-in to home-cooked meals, before opening a bottle of wine and toasting to a wonderful holiday. Make the most of the sunshine by exploring the large gardens with your pet; here you can enjoy drinks with your loved ones or venture through the archway to the orchard. Retreat to the plush sofa in the sitting room, where you can snuggle up in front of the crackling woodburning stove and select your favourite film on the Smart TV. Indulge in a refreshing shower as your towel warms on the nearby heated towel rail, before choosing between a king-size and a twin bedroom. Wake-up and serve morning coffee out on the front veranda as you soak up the stunning panoramic country views right on your doorstep. Explore your local surroundings, where you will find a small selection of eateries, including the local favourite of The Tickled Trout, just a short stroll down the lane, where you can treat yourself to a tasty lunch, followed by a walk to Barlow Brook and ponds. Nearby, is the bustling market town of Chesterfield, packed with plenty of independent shops for a spot of retail therapy, as well as the local markets where you can browse specialist stores and local produce. Explore the impressive 14th-century church, renowned for its crooked spire. Or head to the lush Queens Park where you can savour a homemade picnic next to the lake, before taking a stroll where you will pass the summer bandstand, a museum and theatre, which frequently hosts live performances. Just a little further is Matlock, home to the Pic Tor War Memorial which boasts impressive views at its top. Here you can hop aboard a vintage steam train on the Peak Rail and see the sights, or venture into the skies in an alpine-style cable car at the Heights of Abraham, where you can enjoy cavern tours and a fossil museum. Nearby, is Matlock Bath & Matlock Farm Park, which offers a great selection of activities for the kids, including the Matlock Bath Aquarium and Arcade and the fun-filled Gulliver’s Kingdom theme park. However, you choose to spend your time in the Peak District, be sure to choose Bungalow@Barlow as your base.
Often known as the 'Gateway to the Peak District', due to its ideal location providing easy access to the beautiful surrounding areas, is the historic town of Chesterfield. Boasting an impressive 1th-century church, local markets which offer specialist stores and local produce, pubs and restaurants and the scenic Queens Park which offers scenic walks, a vast lake and a summer bystand. Note: This property only accepts a Friday check in
Accommodation
All-ground-floor.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin plus folding bed available upon request (recommended for a child up to 12 years).
Shower room with underfloor heating, power shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with woodburning stove.
Luggage / Map Room with desk.
Central heating with woodburning stove- starter pack provided.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, selection of books and games.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Private off -road parking for up to four cars.
Large lockable garage for bikes and equipment storage.
Front veranda with decking and furniture and a large partially enclosed rear garden with patio, lawn furniture and access to the orchard.
One well behaved dog welcome, if you have more than one dog please let us know.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.8 miles, pub 0.5 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out by 10am.
Note: This property only accepts a Friday check in.
Please note: the rear garden is partially enclosed so dogs should always be supervised.
The property is a superb base for touring the Peak District with loved ones.
Note: There is an electric car charge facility at this property, please contact owner to arrange.
Nearby points of interest
- Bolsover Castle
- Lumsdale Valley
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Crich Tramway Village
Reviews (44)
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Veronica
The view from the patio is fantastic - great to sit out and have a cup of tea after a day's sightseeing. Ruby says "thank you" for her dog blanket and treats; we say "thank you" for the milk, tea/coffee and Bakewell Pudding! The property is ideally situated for all the places we wanted to visit with no long car journeys. Just a pity the weather decided to deteriorate part way through our second week! A big thank you to David and William.
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Charlotte
I donât know whether to mention this but it is a wonderful writerâs retreat. The view must be one of the best in Derbyshire - rolling hills and alpacas grazing (and for the foreseeable future, no through road). There needs to be a desk/ dressing table in the bay window main bedroom to write from and look out, but I worry if this happens, other writers will book the place up! Much time was spent writing on the decking area table at the front. It faces West so the sunsets can be amazing. We walked down to the nice Tickled Trout (half a mile) and stayed put most the time. I reversed the car up the steep drive and once it was wedged in was pleased not to have to do that again! Apparently most people park at the bottom of the drive, but I preferred a car-free view. One slight annoyance was I think the previous vacationers may have had a joint but we opened the windows and then it was fine and no reflection on the bungalow. We worked out the reclining sofas had phone chargers in which was handy on a rainy evening watching Netflix movies. The garden behind was lovely to lie in - our picnic rug got well used. The only noise were owls, clip-clopping of horses and occasionally tractors in the fields. Bliss. Hope to come here for a third time if it doesnât get too booked up. It is a very special place.
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Nuala
There are 2 nice restaurants nearby one being in walking distance . Nice walks are on the doorstep. Sheffield and Chesterfield are within fairly short driving distance .The owners are available if any questions arise. We had a lovely 2 week stay . It was our 4th holiday at The Bungalow at Barlow.