Guests say
The Old Bulls Head is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, spaciousness, and prime location in the Peak District. Guests enjoyed the ample amenities, including a hot tub and pool table, and appreciated the property's character and comfort. The welcoming atmosphere and thoughtful touches, such as a welcome pack, contributed to memorable stays, despite minor maintenance issues and interactions with a neighbour.
Guests consistently noted the property was very clean upon arrival, contributing to a comfortable and welcoming stay. There were minor comments about specific items not being clean, but these were exceptions in the overall positive feedback.
The location is highly praised for its convenience, with easy access to local amenities, pubs, and beautiful walks. Its position in the heart of the Peak District was a significant plus for many visitors.
The property is described as comfortable and warm, with spacious bedrooms and communal areas. Some guests suggested improvements for seating and bed arrangements, but overall, the comfort level was high.
Facilities like the hot tub, pool table, and darts board were highlights, although there were comments about the need for maintenance and upgrades on certain items. The kitchen size and appliance capacity were noted as areas for improvement for large groups.
The welcome pack and proactive communication from the owner were appreciated, indicating thoughtfulness. However, as gifts are not guaranteed for every stay, future guests should note that such extras are a bonus when provided.
About this property
Resting at the heart of Chapel-en-le-Frith, a market town in Derbyshire on the fringes of the Peak District National Park is The Old Bulls Head. The former pub has been thoughtfully renovated into a wonderful holiday home with a stylish interior that pays homage to the building’s history through exposed brick and beams, stone fireplaces and Victorian tile, the perfect setting for a large family gathering. After exploring the wealth of surrounding attractions, cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and make your way into the kitchen adorned with blue subway tiles and all the appliances to whip up tasty meals for the whole family. Gather around the table in the dining room to tuck in before branching off to take advantage of the house’s amenities; turn the table into the snooker table for evenings full of competitive fun or head outside to delight in a soothing soak in the hot tub, an idyllic place to watch the sun set. When yawning begins, catch your rest in any of the six bedrooms; travel to the first floor to choose from a double with en-suite shower room, a double or a twin, or continue to the second floor to find a king-size, a double and a twin all serviced by a bathroom, shower room and cloakroom. The Old Bulls Head lies paces away from local shops where you can stock up on necessities and pubs including The Kings Arms and The Royal Bar and Grill, both perfect for the nights when you don’t fancy cooking. Venture to the historic town of Buxton to tour Buxton Museum and Art Gallery, Buxton Park, and Poole’s Cavern where you can marvel at a network of underground limestone caves. Travel into the Peak District National Park, where outdoor enthusiasts will be in their element with the myriad of walks, trails and cycling opportunities available such as Hope Valley, Monsal Head and Parkhouse Hill which all reward guests with breath-taking, panoramic views across England. Make unforgettable memories with the whole family at The Old Bulls Head.
With its cobblestone market, historic old stocks, and Eccles Pike, a gritstone hill that becomes pink at the summit and offers expansive 360-degree views, Chapel-en-le-Frith is referred to as the Capital of the Peak. The well-known spa town of Buxton is only seven miles away; in addition to its healing spring water, it is also well-known for its magnificent Victorian Opera House, Pavillion Gardens, and a number of shows that draw tourists from all over the world. Numerous sights, including magnificent homes like Chatsworth House and Lyme Hall, are only a short drive away. The Devil's Arse, Blue John, and Speedwell caverns are famed in Castleton and the Goyt Valley. On the western side of the Peak District National Park, in a magnificent rural environment, is the charming small village of Chinley. It is well-liked by walkers who are drawn to the routes across the dramatic Cracken Edge that connect to Kinder Scout, Edale, South Head, Mount Famine, and Chinley Churn. With the village's assortment of pubs serving award-winning ales, cafes, and restaurants, visitors are well-served. After hiking Combs Moss and Castle Naze, visitors can enjoy a supper at the country tavern in the tranquil village of Combs, which takes pleasure in serving food made with high-quality ingredients. On the northern border of the Peak District National Park, in a lovely rural environment, is the charming High Peak village of Hayfield. It's a quiet small village that attracts many walkers because to Kinder Scout's close proximity. Families (and those who prefer more leisurely strolls) travel west along the lovely Sett Valley Trail in the direction of New Mills, while serious hikers travel east out of the village up and over the green foothills to the russet expanse of the Kinder Plateau, Pennine Way, and Snake Path. Only a few miles separate you from Edale, another starting point for the Pennine Way.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Six bedrooms: 1 x second-floor king-size, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC, 1 x double, 1 x second-floor double, 1 x twin, 1 x second-floor twin.
Second-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Dining/games room.
Sitting room
Central heating.
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher.
Smart TV, WiFi, snooker table and dart board.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 3 cars.
Rear garden with lawn and decking with furniture and hot tub.
Four well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.3 miles and pub 0.1 miles.
Note: The dining table converts into a snooker table.
Note: Please close the wooden gate after you have driven through
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Dove Stone Reservoir
- Bruntwood Park
Reviews (27)
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Julie
It was very well equipped and when there was an issue with the heating, the owner sent a plumber round straight away to check. It is a great location for walks, pubs and places to eat. The bedrooms were spacious and the beds very comfy! Would definitely recommend.
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Wendy
However, We booked thinking this still had the pub bar intact, in the same set up as The Crewe and Harpur, took me a few hours to get over the disappointment. The main disappointment was the kitchen facilities which were way too small for a Group of 12 adults. The fridge was very small and we couldnât fit the food in for 2 meals so had to use our cooler boxes and buy bags of ice everyday from the Coop in the High Street. No room to cool any drinks so again had to use cooler boxes. Kitchen needs a 2nd fridge and/or drinks fridge. Oven was a usual domestic size oven so cooking a Sunday roast for 12 adults was again challenging so had to cook in batches. Local chippy on the Friday finishes at 7.15pm so that plan went out the window too and ended up with a few pizzaâs. There are a couple of walks from the town but not really peak walks so you need to drive to designated car parks on the peaks if you want to hike. The double bed on the top floor slopes up towards headboard so the guests had to sleep the opposite way around. The bed needs moving so your feet are not facing uphill. PLEASE buy some new darts for the dart board!! We just about managed to cobble 3 darts and flights together to have a darts comp. Let your guests know they need to take extra towels for the hot tub. The house towels were so small, they would have been ok for children. There is parking for 4 cars although Next door neighbour told us three but we managed to squeeze 4 in. There is free parking on the Square but outside is restricted apart from Sundays.
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Maureen
The property was spacious and we didn't feel on top of one another. The children loved playing hide and seek and the pool table and darts were a great hit. We had a couple of issues on arrival and Philip was quick to respond. In comparison with other properties we have stayed at the kitchen appliances were on the small size when catering for 12. However there was plenty of glasses cutlery and plates. We were also unable to open many of the windows to let in fresh air. The hot tub was a winner, but it was difficult to dry towels as there was only only a couple of clothes airers in the kitchen. Apart from the hot tub, there is no real garden space, just a place to park cars.