Guests say
Croft Cottage is a well-loved property set in the tranquil Peak District, offering a cosy and homely atmosphere. Guests appreciate the comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and secure garden, ideal for pets. The cottage's charm and the surrounding countryside's beauty have been highlighted, with many guests expressing a desire to return.
Most guests found the cottage to be clean and well-prepared for their arrival. However, a few noted issues with dog hair and a broken hoover, suggesting room for improvement in ensuring consistent cleanliness for all guests.
The cottage is praised for its beautiful and quiet village location, surrounded by stunning countryside ideal for walks. Some guests were disappointed by the local pub's limited opening times, but the overall sentiment towards the location is very positive.
Guests frequently mention the comfortable beds and the cosy feel of the cottage. Some concerns were raised about the size of the cottage for larger groups and the quality of some mattresses, but overall, the comfort level is regarded highly.
While the kitchen is well-equipped and the garden is appreciated, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as a non-functioning bathroom fan, a leak, and permanent exterior lights. Due to these recurring concerns, the score reflects the need for attention to these areas.
Guests have noted welcome gifts and the provision of essentials like milk and cleaning products, which add a thoughtful touch to their stay. However, it's important to note that such gifts are a kind gesture and may not be guaranteed for every visit.
About this property
Winster 1.1 miles. Found in the charming Peak District village of Elton is this lovely semi-detached dwelling, Croft Cottage. Enjoying the perks of a woodburning stove and enclosed garden, Croft Cottage makes a wonderful choice for a group of six seeking a homely base from which to explore the Peak District. On entering the property discover a handy utility area in the front hallway home to a washing machine, before passing the cloakroom containing a basin and WC. A country-style kitchen with tiled floors and walls boasts a great range of appliances and offers a light, bright setting for preparing your self-catered meals, whilst a traditional wooden dining table and chairs rest near the wall for your group to gather around at mealtimes, or dine in the separate dining room.. Afterwards retire to the lovely sitting room, admiring first the rustic stone fireplace which houses a woodburning stove, and relax on one of the two check sofas or classic armchair while you flick on the TV in the corner. A back door leads you out to a neat patio area with a gate and steps bringing you into your own large enclosed lawned garden, perfect for summer days sunbathing or playing with the little ones. Head to bed in one of the two delightful bedrooms, a king-size and a double on the first floor, with antique furniture, wrought iron bed frames and quaint window seats being just some of the lovely features throughout. Offering a more contemporary style is the sleek shower room, home to a large walk-in shower enclosure and fully tiled, you can freshen up in here before beginning the day's adventures. Walkers will be delighted with the various routes and landmarks in the area to be discovered; walk up to nearby Robin Hood's Stride and Cratcliffe Rocks and clamber over the rocks, take a peak in the Hermit's Cave and admire the stunning scenery all around you, or visit another site Rowtor Rocks to see impressive rooms, alcoves, tunnels and flights of stone steps carved into the rock by a local man almost three centuries ago, even a stone armchair! The Bronze Age stone formation of Nine Ladies Stone Circle lies rests just outside of Stanton Lees, while the grand stately home of Haddon Hall with its Tudor hall and Elizabethan gardens is another great attraction. Elton has one pub whilst just over a mile away is the charming village of Winster where you'll find a village shop and two pubs, with the Limestone Way, a long distance walking route spanning 46 miles, passing through the village. Venture just outside of the Peak District and over to Matlock Bath where you'll find plenty more fascinating places like The Great Moss Cavern, Heights of Abraham, Matlock Bath Aquarium and Arcade and Gulliver's Kingdom. Visit the picture-perfect town of Matlock for an afternoon treat at one of the cafés or tearooms before heading over to Bakewell to see the incredible Chatsworth House, used as Mr Darcy's Pemberley Estate in the 2013 adaption of Pride and Prejudice, this lavish stately home is a sight to behold and contains a notable art collection along with vast grounds and gardens to explore. Watersporting fun can be enjoyed at Carsington Water in the warmer months, whilst plenty more walking and cycling awaits throughout the Peak District. Spend a memorable break at Croft Cottage experiencing the natural beauty of Derbyshire.
Winster is a delightful village resting in the Peak District National Park not far from the lovely town of Matlock. The village boasts a 17th century market square at its centre along with a host of quaint 17th and 18th century architecture, with remnants of old traditions carried forward in the form of the village's famous Morris dancers. Discover a village shop for all your essentials and two pubs here, perfect for a self-catered stay. Nearby attractions including Chatsworth House, Gulliver's Kingdom, Heights of Abraham and Carsington Water.
Accommodation
Twobedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Utility area.
Dining room & Sitting room with woodburning stove
Gas central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, slimline dishwasher, TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for two cars.
Enclosed garden with patio, lawn and furniture.
Two well behaved dogs.
Sorry no smoking.
Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.1 mile
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Dovedale
- Crich Tramway Village
- Kedleston Hall
Reviews (57)
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Susan
Lovely and clean. Great area to explore the Peak district. Would stay there again if in the area.
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Anita
Excellent property very comfortable homely, garden very good for our 2 dogs, and a lovely place to visit good pub just 5 minutes drive away which do very good food thank you
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Martin
Like some others, we did have a little trouble finding it but settled in really well once we did. We suggest clearer instuctions would be helpful, perhaps including a simple graphic / map. The property was very clean and well prepared for our arrival. There was plenty of storage space for our needs and, because we took sufficient provisions for at least a couple of days (until we were naturally going out), the lack of a shop within the village was not an issue for us. However, there is a shop in the next village (Winster), although we did not use it ourselves we understand it stocks most essentials. There are walks nearby the cottage with Dovedale a short'ish drive away. We also visited Bakewell and Ashbourne, both of which are close enough by car. The cottage provided a really cosy place to be, with everything we needed in the kitchen to cook. We only ate out once whilst we were in Ashbourne but, again, understand there are a couple of pubs in Winster that serve food locally. The pub in Elton has rather restricted opening (8.30pm on days when it is open) so we did not go there. As others have mentioned, we also found that the vacuum cleaner is at the end of its useful life in terms of power, which frustrated our final memories when cleaning. However, we had a great time overall and would recommend Croft Cottage to the extent that we are likely to return again in the future.