Guests say
Hillcrest House in Ashbourne is highly praised for its spaciousness, stunning views, and excellent facilities including hot tubs and a sauna. The property is well-equipped, comfortable, and ideal for large groups, with a location convenient for walking and exploring the Peak District. Guests appreciate the attentive hosts and the property's suitability for family gatherings and special occasions.
The majority of guests found the property very clean and well-maintained, contributing to a pleasant stay. There were no significant complaints regarding cleanliness, indicating high standards are typically met.
The property's location is consistently lauded for its proximity to walking paths, stunning views, and the convenience to the town of Ashbourne. The picturesque setting in the Peak District makes it a standout feature.
Guests find the property comfortable, with spacious rooms and cosy lounges. Some feedback suggests improvements in seating arrangements and the provision of amenities like oven gloves and bin bags to enhance comfort.
Facilities like hot tubs, a sauna, and a well-equipped kitchen are highlights, though there are mentions of maintenance issues such as heating problems and electrical faults. These incidents seem to be exceptions rather than the rule.
While guests are generally pleased with the property and the responsiveness of the hosts, there is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts to accurately assess this category.
About this property
Ashbourne 4.2 miles. Enjoy the countryside on your doorstep when staying at Hillcrest House, nestled in between rolling hills and in view of the limestone hill Thorpe Cloud, this spacious cottage lies on the southern edge of the Peak District in Thorpe. A fantastic choice to host your family get-together, everyone will enjoy the spacious rooms as well as en-suite shower rooms in nearly all the bedrooms. After a day of walking around the local peaks, come back to the woodburning stove in one corner of the sitting area and put your feet up in front of the fire, with plenty of sofas arranged to accommodate the whole party. Put a family favourite film on, if everyone can agree on one, while a few of the group head into the kitchen to cook up a classic dish with the access to an electric double oven and other high-quality appliances. When it's time to serve, send the word to gather around the splendid dining table for twenty-two guests and enjoy some quality time with your loved ones, while planning where your holiday will take you in the coming days. The ground floor is home to one of the ten bedrooms, this one being a king-size with en-suite shower room and a sofa bed, suitable for four people or two with their own private snug area. All the windows look out to gorgeous views of the surrounding countryside and heading upstairs will take you to another six bedrooms on the first floor, five king-size and one super-king-size, most with en-suite shower rooms attached. The bedrooms are adorned with pretty décor and plenty of storage for your personal items. Heading up to the second floor brings you to the final three bedrooms; a king-size with en-suite shower room and two twin rooms, as well as a games room. On a summer's day you can head out to the garden, where there is plenty of room to spread out and enjoy some alfresco dining with a cold drink while the kids run around, take a long soak in a bubbling hot tub, or unwind in the sauna. Discover walking routes accessible right from your doorstep, with popular walking haunts including Thorpe Cloud, Dovedale Stepping Stones and the water meadows of the River Dove. Over in the larger town of Ashbourne you can find a wide range of restaurants, cafes, and family friendly pubs, as well as shopping and historic buildings. An exciting day out for everyone is just a short car journey away at Alton Towers, one of the world's leading theme parks. Whatever your reason for a visit to the Peaks, you will be glad you stayed at Hillcrest House; a unique property to return to year after year!
Ashbourne, which is located at the southernmost point of the Peak District, is the epitome of an English market town, complete with a market place with stalls, an odd street layout, winding cobblestone lanes, coaching inns, and almshouses. The town was a posh social hub during its heyday in the 18th century, and many lovely Georgian structures from this time period still stand today. The town is still known as something of a sanctuary for antique hunters today and still has a lot to offer in terms of restaurants and inns, but don't expect a deal!
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Ten bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC and snug space with sofa bed and TV, 1 x ground-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x king-size bedroom with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x king-size, 2 x second-floor king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor twin.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Living/dining room with woodburning stove.
Snug.
Sauna
Oil central heating.
Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, fridge, wine cooler, washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 x dishwasher.
2 x TVs, WiFi.
BBQ.
Fuel, power and starter pack for woodburning stove included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for at least 10 cars.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio, furniture, 2 x hot tubs and sauna.
Two well-behaved dog's welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.5 miles, pub 0.7 miles.
Note: Sorry, no stag/hen parties or similar.
Note: There are no stairgates available, please consider this when booking
Nearby points of interest
- Dovedale
- Kedleston Hall
- Crich Tramway Village
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (21)
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Judith
These included shower robes, dishwasher tablets and bin liners . We found lots of things to do locally and our little one loved the farm park experience. We did not get to the tramway museum early enough to be able to enjoy the full experience. Judith Charlesworth
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Ian
We were celebrating family milestone birthdays & the property was great for all ages, good to have ground floor bedrooms. Good size bedrooms with really comfortable beds, & beautifully decorated. Large dining table - we catered & also had an outside caterer in who commented it was one of the best kitchens she had used! As dog owners garden is secure as neighbouring fields have sheep & cows. Hot tubs are well positioned with great views of Thorpe Cloud & sunset. Would highly recommend!
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Krystina
Perfect for a big family break. All rooms lovely with amazing views. House very clean. House well equipped with everything we needed. (Could do with a 2nd toaster as the one there takes forever and with so many people for breakfast it took a while) but everything else so well equipped for large numbers. 2 dishwashers really handy. All rooms nicely spaced apart so didnât feel on top of each other during stay. Massive dining table to seat everyone. Loved that there were a couple of different lounges/cosy areas so guests can spread out and not be all stuck in one space. Outdoor area beautiful- most amazing views. Sooo nice to have that view to wake up to. Little lambs right there and bunnies hopping around. Outdoors would benefit from a comfier sofa/rattan type set or loungers for sunny days/more seating if everyone wanted to sit outside at table. Also an outdoor light nearer the house/table would be great for sitting out. 2 Hot tubs and sauna fab. Beautiful setting. Owners were helpful and easy to contact with couple of queries we had re cleaning and someone came out to check/clean one of them out that seemed to not be quite right. We had a couple of children with us who absolutely loved their stay and all the space in the garden (small children need close supervision as house very close to the road - no issue but garden gates are like metal farm gates so small children could easily get through them onto road) Ashbourne only a 10 min drive away for cafes shops etc and lots of nice walks on your doorstep. We absolutely loved our stay so much and wouldnât hesitate to return/recommend to those looking for a special break.