Guests say
Guests consistently praise School House Cottage for its peaceful and remote location, yet note its easy access to nearby towns and attractions. The cottage is celebrated for its comfort, including a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, and a cosy log burner. The enclosed garden is appreciated by dog owners, and the property's charm and warmth are frequently mentioned. The night sky views and proximity to walking routes add to the delightful experience.
There is no specific mention of cleanliness in the reviews, so it is not possible to provide a score for this category.
The location is highly praised for being peaceful and remote, with easy access to towns and dog-friendly pubs. Its proximity to walking routes and attractions like Bakewell, Buxton, and Chatsworth adds to its appeal.
Comfort is a strong point, with guests mentioning comfortable beds, a cosy log burner, and a warm atmosphere. The property's ability to provide a relaxing environment is consistently noted.
The cottage is described as well-equipped, with a good enclosed garden, ample hot water, and a nice bathroom. However, the mention of a missing sun lounger suggests room for improvement in outdoor facilities.
The provision of milk upon arrival was appreciated, indicating thoughtfulness. While such gestures are warmly received, it should be noted that specific gifts or extras are not guaranteed and may vary.
About this property
Longnor 2.2 miles. School House Cottage is a cosy romantic retreat in the heart of the Peak District National Park, with a woodburning stove to snuggle up in front of and a roll-top bath when you fancy a soak after a long day. With its lovely rural location in Newtown, Staffordshire, less than three miles from the delightful village of Longnor, you can enjoy charming countryside views from all aspects of this characterful, detached stone cottage. Step outside and take a seat on the private patio, with a glass of whatever you fancy, and watch the sunset on the uninterrupted views of the Staffordshire Peak District. With stone floor and beams, the ground floor is open-plan with a well-equipped kitchen, a dining table and an inviting sitting area with a woodburning stove set in a stone hearth fireplace. The first floor has one king-size bedroom, which benefits from lots of natural light due to the additional Velux window. The en-suite bathroom adds extra convenience to your stay, with its roll-top bath and rain shower. Outside, the enclosed patio garden is not overlooked by any other properties and offers spectacular open country views. Nearby, the quaint cobbled village of Longnor provides an array of shops and traditional pubs, whilst the Manifold Valley and Tissington Trail offer great walking and cycling opportunities. The spa town of Buxton, the lovely market town of Bakewell and the thrilling Alton Towers theme park are all within easy reach, providing a range of days out. School House Cottage offers a charming hideaway retreat and a central base for an action-packed break rolled into one.
The charming Peak District village of Longnor is situated in beautiful countryside on the Staffordshire Moorlands/Derbyshire border, with the River Dove to the east and the River Manifold to the west, making an excellent touring centre. The village boasts a pub, a shop, a Post Office, a sweet shop, café tea room, fish and chip shop, and a beautiful church. The historic market square is cobbled and a scale of market charges is still posted on a board outside the market hall. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, the Spa town of Buxton with its famous Opera House, the attractive market town of Bakewell and Alton Towers theme park are all within easy reach.
Accommodation
One king-size double bedroom with en-suite roll-top bath, rainforest shower over bath, basin and WC.
Open-plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with woodburning stove
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, under-counter fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher.
Smart TV with Freeview, Netflix, Prime Video, BBC iPlayer etc.
WiFi 75Mbps download, 70Mbps upload.
Fuel, power incl.
in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Secure bike storage.
Enclosed patio with garden and furniture.
Two well behaved pets welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Note: If booking is within 24 hours, please contact Sykes to confirm availability.
Note: This property does not offer electric car charging facilities.
Note: This property is suitable for adults only.
Note: Fuel for the woodburning stove is not provided
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Dovedale
Reviews (8)
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Ms Pamela Davies
Very relaxing. I love to relax in the sunshine, a sun lounger would have been perfect for me. We made the mistake and put the address in goggle maps, it took us to Ashbourne, we should have gone with your written directions, our fault but we got to the cottage eventually. The milk was a god sent, I forgot to pick some up on the way, thank you. Alan enjoyed his Birthday get away. Thank you x
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Mrs Mary Worsley
Was well equipped and comfortable. Good enclosed garden for the fog but also private enclosed grass area for him to play in. Loved our week there.
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Mrs Jill Howe
A hideaway but close to the town. Comfy beds. Ample amounts of hot water to soak in the lovely rolled top bath. A paddock at the side of the property for your dog. Our third time here