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"A stunning property in which to celebrate my Father in Laws 80th birthday for the weekend (18 of us in total, including 2 babies)."
Plenty of space for everyone, the beds were very comfortable, the kitchen well equipped (some plastic plates for the young ones would have been handy). The garden and outside space is lovely, perhaps we will return in the Summer to make better use of it next time!
We had a caterer come in and cook for us one evening which was fantastic.
Thank you to all the people that make this place so wonderful, we will cherish our weekend memories for a long time!
Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2024
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"Great holiday with our families sharing Winster Hall."
Everything was excellent and could ask for no more.
We did find the access for cars was not great as the entrance was not wide enough, therefore parked either on the road or at the side of the building.
Thank you for your feedback I’m really pleased that you and your guests enjoyed Winster Hall. We agree that the gateway is tight as it was designed for horses and hopefully it will still reflect this in another 400 years’ time as it is a Grade 2 listed building and protect by planning. Thankfully the road has no parking restrictions and there are free car parks at either end of the village. I hope you will come and stay again as we agree that it is a great space for several families to get together.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael3.8★Jul 2024
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"Perfect for the family celebration!"
It’s a very happy place with beautiful gardens and everything you need for memorable shared moments. We enjoyed every minute of our visit and appreciated the opportunity to share this marvelous house. We played croquet, lawn Bowles, cards, dominoes and did lots of jigsaws. Beautiful views and amazing peaceful location ❤️
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I’m really pleased that you enjoyed your celebration at Winster Hall and that you were able to make full use of the garden. We love to be able to share the house and gardens with people, especially to celebrate special occasions with family. I hope you can come back again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jun 2024
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"Great house and very well stocked."
Good location for exploring the Peak District. House full of character with a lovely garden. Welcome pack on arrival
Thank you for your feedback. I’m thrilled that you and your family enjoyed your celebrations at Winster Hall and you would all be very welcome to come and stay again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Adrian5.0★May 2024
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"For our walking group of over 60s, Winster Hall was an excellent base."
We made full use of the large and well equipped kitchen. We enjoyed the formal dining room. We were able to relax together in the large and very comfortable lounge for our poetry, quiz and games evenings! It was an excellent week.
There are some fabulous walks, right from the front door, you couldn’t have chosen a much better location for a walking group. Thank you for taking the time to leave us feedback and I hope we can welcome you back again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alan5.0★May 2024
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"Thanks to Mandy and all of the people looking after Winster Hall for a great stay celebrating my mum's 60th birthday."
The property is easy to find, in a great location for local amenities, with walks available from the property itself also. We will definitely consider Winster Hall for the next family gathering!
Thank you for choosing Winster Hall for your birthday celebrations, I hope your Mum enjoyed her birthday. We do have some great amenities in the village, especially the volunteer run village shop. I hope we can welcome you back again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Luke5.0★Apr 2024
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"We chose Winster Hall for our ‘cousins reunion’ for its location, with guests coming from all over the country."
It didn’t disappoint!! It’s a beautiful house in a very pretty village. It’s very spacious, well equipped, clean and very comfortable. It suited our group of 12 perfectly. The basket of ‘goodies’ was very welcome. There are lots of easy walks nearby, two local pubs and a village shop. We had a fabulous weekend and I’m sure we’ll all be back!!!
Thank you for taking the time to let us know that you enjoyed your stay. We are indeed ideally placed in the beautiful Peak District for people to gather from all over the country and I’m pleased you chose Winster Hall for your reunion. We look forward to your next visit.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Apr 2024
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"Excellent. The only problem was the main oven not working although there was an aga."
Otherwise this was a great location for a special occasion family get together. The ability to host a birthday dinner party for twelve with matching crockery glasses and cutlery (with a caterer recommended by the owners) was exactly as we hoped for. The completely wall enclosed garden was a real benefit for letting our energetic puppy run free.
Thank you for taking the time to give us your feedback. I’m pleased you enjoyed your birthday get together and your dinner party was a success. Apologies for the oven, unfortunately we could not get an engineer to the property before your arrival, but I hope the AGA sufficed. Our garden is perfect for lively pets and children alike to burn off some energy. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Mar 2024
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"I booked Winster Hall for all my family to join me on a special Birthday."
The Hall was trimmed up for Christmas which was a bonus. We loved the space, everyone got a lovely bedroom.
We lit the fire in the Dinning room and had a wonderful meal, played games in the Lounge.
The weather was awful and got soaked visiting Buxton and Haddon Hall but there is plenty to do in the area.
We really liked Winster village and went to both pubs.
Had a meal at the Miners Standard it was just ok.
Thank you for the lovely welcome basket.
Jane
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Winster Hall for your birthday and managed to explore the surrounding area despite the weather. Winster is a beautiful village, and we are very proud to be a part of it. Hopefully you can come again in summer and sample events like the Wakes or Secret Gardens, plus take advantage of our garden and summer house.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Dec 2023
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"Lovely house in a great location."
we, the children and the grand children enjoyed a wonderful holiday.
Thank you.
Barry and Anita Thompson
I’m really pleased that you enjoyed your family get together at Winster Hall. It is a great place for all ages to enjoy. Thank you for your comments.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Oct 2023
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"The house is in a really convenient setting with a great little shop 20 yards away."
The welcome hamper has all the basics needed to start the week. It has a full set of the necessary kitchen utensils and some to spare. The bedrooms are comfortable and the showers work well. The setting is excellent for all the main towns and visitor spots and for some great walks out of the front door. The communications from the housekeeping team are really useful and help with the stay. Highly recommended.
Thank you for your great feedback. The team are all very happy that your group enjoyed half term with us. You are absolutely right; we are very spoilt by our setting in the middle of Winster and the walks we have right from the front door plus the volunteer run shop is one of the best resources we have in the village. We hope you will all come and stay with us again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Oct 2023
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"We loved the property."
Its location was excellent, it felt clean and warm and there was nothing that it lacked in terms of equipment. We had to think hard to offer anything that we thought could improve it. However, not being able to use the open fire in the lounge was a shame and a shower attachment to the bathtaps in Haddon's en suite would have been helpful. As I said, both very minor points. I was also very pleasantly surprised by the welcome basket upon arrival. We would definitely recommend.
Thank you for giving us such lovely feedback, I hope the birthday celebrations were enjoyed by all. Thank you also for your suggestions, something the team will consider as we always appreciate ideas for how we can improve. We would love to welcome you back to Winster Hall soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Neil5.0★Oct 2023
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"Everything excellent, great holiday."
The parking was a bit tricky at the front but I suppose the gated entrance is covered by the grade 2 listing.
I'm thrilled that you enjoyed your holiday. You are right thinking that the gates are part of the listing and character of the building. For larger vehicles it can be more convenient to park on our drive to the side of the building or on the road which is unrestricted. I hope you will come and visit us again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Aug 2023
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"We had a great weekend with the family (16 all together) and an enjoyable time afterwards."
The only issue we had was being too warm with the thermostats not appearing to be effective
Thank you for your feedback. I'm really happy that you enjoyed your time at Winster Hall and hope you will come and stay again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Apr 2023
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"Excellent property only thing we missed was a wine cooler which would have been useful and possibly some tin foil."
Loved the idea of entering the property to the sound of Radio 3.
Just one suggestion and that in Hartington with such a good shower the water tends to go over the shower lip and over the bathroom floor which either means the lip is not high enough or the outflow of water is too slow.
Thank you for your comments. Following your suggestion, a wine rack has been added to the fridge. We appreciated knowing about small maintenance issues before they can turn into large ones so thank you for letting us know about the shower. It’s good to know that we are getting things about right for our guests.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Graham5.0★Apr 2023
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"We had a fantastic stay with the extended family in this lovely house."
The walled garden was a great boon and would have been even better if the weather was kinder to us. There was plenty of space so we didn't get on top of each other. The beds were comfortable and the rooms attractive. The welcome hamper was filled with local products and much appreciated. The area was full of lovely walks and attractions. I can definitely recommend this house to larger family groups to get together.
Thank you for taking time to tell us how your stay went. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Winster Hall. We are very appreciative of the space we have so that large groups can get together with plenty of great walks from the doorstep. We would love to welcome you back in the summer so you can enjoy the garden a little more.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Helen4.4★Apr 2023
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"Wow!! An absolutely amazing weekend away with family and friends"
. This house is equipped with everything you could possibly need, they have thought about absolutely everything. Wonderful showers, comfortable beds, amazing house and garden. The hosts were informative from start to finish. We arrived to the most wonderful hamlet and card wishing us a nice stay. Absolutely everything about this property, the people and the surroundings is just perfect! We will be back without a doubt. Thank you for making our weekend so memorable and special xx
I’m very happy that your birthday weekend went well and you and your guests all enjoyed the property and the village. Thank you for your lovely feedback, it really is great to know that we are getting things right and that you enjoyed yourselves. We would be thrilled to have you back again!!
Property Owner
Reviewed by Laura5.0★Mar 2023
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"We had the best weekend at Winster hall."
It was such a great place and everyone said how amazing the building was inside & out. We didn’t really use the garden area with it being quite cold but we did have a wander round & we said how lovely it would be to go back in the summer. Would highly recommend from the booking process to the end of the stay 10/10
Thank you for your lovely feedback. I’m very happy that your weekend went well, and your guests all enjoyed the space. We would love to welcome you back in the summer when you could enjoy the garden and explore the village a little more as it really is special.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alison5.0★Feb 2023
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"I rented Winster Hall for a large gathering of friends and family for my husband's 70th birthday."
It was excellent - a huge dining table to seat 16 with a gorgeous woodburner and a massive upstairs living room. It was a very cold week but the house was kept at a comfortable temperature so it was extremely cosy. The kitchen was superb with the Aga providing extra heating and cooking. The local shop is well stocked and run by volunteers and the pub, a 2 minute walk away, is well worth visiting.
I’m thrilled that you enjoyed your stay and that your birthday celebrations went well. It’s great space to get all ages together and we are very lucky to be in such a great village with pubs and a shop very close by. Thank you for taking the time to send us feedback we really appreciate it.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Jan 2023
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"We all really enjoyed our stay in Winster ."
However, we had two showers leak and one wash basin ( all uncovered immediately on usage), I cannot believe this wasn't picked up by other tenants ? We also had the electricity in the dining room and kitchen lights trip on three occasions ? No tool box .
TV's are very outdated and not SMART only one with HDMI which I had to buy. Conservatory needs a good fan ( which we brought ) for the winter months as there is no heating in this room.
Thank you for your feedback, I am very pleased that you enjoyed your stay with us.
One of the showers reported was completely refitted just before your stay and so believe me when I say we are both disappointed and frustrated. Please be assured that this will be addressed. The other shower reported has leaked occasionally, usually when the door hasn’t been closed properly, but this has not been reported by other guests for some time.
Thank you for letting us know about the electrical fault, we would not expect guests to use tools on any of our electrical circuits and if it had continued our property manager would have come out to try and solve the problem. Fortunately though we understand the fault did not persist once you had spoken to him. Please be assured that all circuits and appliances at Winster Hall are tested in accordance with all relevant regulations.
Regarding the TVs, I did reply to an email from Sykes on the 18th October explaining that we do not have smart TVs at the property and therefore Chromecast or other devices should be brought if needed. I am sorry if our reply did not reach you.
We do have a central heating radiator in the conservatory. If we had known it had been turned down, we could have provided instructions on how to turn up the heat.
Once again thank you for reporting the issues you have experienced which we rely upon to focus our ongoing maintenance and efforts to achieve the best possible guest experience.
Property Owner
Reviewed by David3.1★Dec 2022
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"A wonderful house in a lovely village - everything we could possibly have wanted."
We're really pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Thank you for taking the time to let us know.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Dec 2022
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"A stunning property with everything we needed for a large family gathering - our only regret was we didn’t book for the summer as we weren’t able to fully utilise the outstanding outdoor facilities ."
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback, we really appreciate it. We’re very happy that you enjoyed your stay and we would love to welcome you all back in Summer so that you can enjoy the garden as well as the fabulous Peak District right on the doorstep.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Nov 2022
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"We had an absolutely amazing 3 nights at Winster Hall!"
It is as advertised, very comfy and spacious, even with us using full capacity. Lots of room for us to all be together at times but also to have your own space too.
Great facilities, excellent link to all ‘how to’ for the property, allowing for any queries to be rectified without phone calls etc.
Winster management team (Mandy), very proactive and helpful prior to our stay also… answering our queries speedily in relation to area activities etc. thank you for this!
Couldn’t fault anything….and all within a beautiful setting!
Thank you for your review. We’re really thrilled that you enjoyed your visit so much, I hope your family had lovely birthday celebrations. It is a great space isn’t it, and in such a beautiful village. We are biased but we think it’s one of the best bits of Derbyshire. It would be lovely to welcome you back again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Natalie5.0★Nov 2022
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"Winster Hall was perfect for our family celebration."
We had seen the photos on the website, but the reality surpassed our expectations. Spacious, comfortable and with a delightful attention to detail, the house and garden made a lovely backdrop to our get-together. Perfect in every respect. Thank you !
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We’re thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Winster Hall with your family and appreciate you taking the time to write a review. We try our best to get things right and we’re so happy when guests enjoy their stay. We hope to welcome you back again soon.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Pam5.0★Oct 2022
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"Marvellous venue for our extended family gathering of 8 adults and 8 children."
Bags of room indoors and outdoors and very child friendly. The hall was very well presented and equipped. Winster itself is a very attractive village with plenty to do in the surrounding area. In summary, strongly recommended.
Ed
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I’m really pleased you enjoyed your time at Winster Hall, it’s a great space for all ages and we agree that the village is very special. The Peak District really is a jewel in the crown.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Edward G5.0★Aug 2022
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"Great place for a family gathering - well equipped and good location"
Thank you for your feedback. I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay with your family and we hope to welcome you back again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jul 2022
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"This was our second stay at Winster Hall which is a recommendation in itself."
This time to celebrate an 80th birthday and it was perfect. Canapés and drinks in the garden room and garden, adequate sitting for 16 and the table looked beautiful with a white tablecloth (courtesy of Winster Hall) , candles, glass and china. We hired a catering firm recommended by Winster Hall and they navigated the kitchen with ease. Finally as the evening progressed coffee in the wonderful lounge!
The rest of the week was taken up with walks, sightseeing ,pubs and relaxing in the house and garden.
Thank you for your lovely comments. I’m thrilled you enjoyed your visit and the birthday celebrations went well. It’s a great space for a relaxed celebration where everyone has space to join in or have a bit of quiet. We would love to welcome you back again for another visit. Thank you for choosing us for your celebration.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Norma5.0★Jul 2022
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"Great place to stay."
Clean, comfortable and in a great location. Parking through gates a bit tricky for an SUV but ample space to the side of the property.
Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. We are thrilled that you enjoyed your stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Jason5.0★Jun 2022
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"Winster Hall, was very well equipped and the kitchen especially was well supplied with all necessary items."
Did mention to Darfish that a tea cosy and salad servers would be helpful additions.
Property was clean and nicely decorated and well located in the village. Access was sometimes challenging due to parked vehicles in the road.
Thank you for your comments and recommendations, we really appreciate them. We are really happy that you and your family enjoyed your stay.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Ian4.7★May 2022
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"We visited this property for my mother’s 60th Birthday, and it was an absolutely incredible stay!"
Could not fault the property and the lead up to the stay. Everything was perfect! Mandy was incredibly helpful with questions prior to our stay. The weather was perfect, so we made full use of the incredible garden. The surrounding area/village is so beautiful, and the people are super friendly and helpful. The entrance gate is very tight, as mentioned in previous reviews, but there is other options for parking a stone throw from the property. All 16 of us were super pleased with the little staycation, and it was well needed. I cannot thank the staff members and property owners enough!
Highly recommend!!!
Thank you for taking the time for your lovely review. We're thrilled that you enjoyed your time at Winster Hall. We are very lucky to be in the most beautiful location with a garden and house to accommodate special occasions. I hope your Mum had a special birthday, and we look forward to welcoming you back.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Anisha5.0★May 2022
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"Amazing stay."
Beautiful house and perfectly set up for a big group. Mandy was very helpful before our stay too. Our group quite enjoyed the challenge of reverse parking into the narrow drive.
Thank you for your comments, we really appreciate it. We are glad that you had a fantastic stay and we provided everything that you required for you and your guests.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★May 2022
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"Wonderful place in a pretty location."
Loved the extra touch of the welcome letter and hamper when we arrived. The caretaker was very helpful when she gave us instructions for the keys. Very useful having the stacker beds to use for the two little ones
Thank you for your lovely comments. So pleased you managed to get here.
We would love to welcome you back to Winster Hall again.
Property Owner
Reviewed by Fiona5.0★Mar 2022
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"I’d originally booked Winster Hall to celebrate a big birthday in March 2021, which then didn’t happen thanks to lockdown."
Instead we used the week as an informal writing retreat with friends in 2022…and we couldn’t have had a better time there. The hall is spacious enough that people aren’t top of each other, but it’s also homely & inviting. And we loved spending the evenings in the beautiful dining room by the log burner…perfect for winter evenings.
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Mar 2022
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"We had an excellent three generation family gathering."
It was a wonderful place to meet. Central to family coming from North and South. Warm and Comfortable. Great for playing Sardines!
Reviewed by Nicholas5.0★Feb 2022
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"Overall the house is great, the facilities are great and all of the communication and administration were fine."
Only negative point is that the back gate out to the road can't be locked or shut which wasn't ideal when letting out the dogs. Apart from that it was all good.
Reviewed by Matt5.0★Feb 2022
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"Excellent property for a group holiday - the kitchen is very well equipped, with a double electric oven and hob as well as an Aga, and knives that are actually sharp!"
The location just next door to the village shop is also very convenient, and there is good walking from the door. One small downside to being in the village is the restriction on parking (5 cars, two of which need to be navigated through a narrow stone gate, so not suitable for estates.)
Reviewed by James4.7★Jan 2022
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"A super new year stay."
Winster Hall is a fabulous property ideal for larger groups and families. Perfect for countryside walks and the bus stop outside enables visits to Matlock and Bakewell with ease. Chatsworth is a short drive away and always worth a visit.
Reviewed by Ian4.1★Dec 2021
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"Outstanding house."
Attention to detail impressive e.g Christmas Decorations, Welcome Pack was generous.Facillities and equipment excellent. Central heating had an erratic schedule, varied from room to room, but lovely and warm.Needed log fire in evenings, very effective, but buying logs in shop very expensive! Wod have brought our own if I had been forewarned.
Reviewed by Michael4.4★Dec 2021
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"What a house!"
Stunning from the moment you opened the door. Everything you could want in a holiday house - we will be back.
Reviewed by Emily5.0★Nov 2021
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"Winster Hall was the perfect venue for our family holiday; beautiful; comfortable and spacious."
Plenty of room for sleeping, cooking, eating and relaxing and very well equipped. The location was also ideal; Winster is a really lovely town with a really well stocked shop, nice pub and lots of walks on the doorstep also plenty to see and do a little further afield. Many thanks for a really fantastic holiday.
Reviewed by Catriona5.0★Oct 2021
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"WOW
Winster hall was spectacular
The accommodation was beyond all expectations The Winster hall team were informative and extremely efficient
Mandy was really helpful above and beyond and had a brilliant local knowledge
We used a local catering company called sauced here
Luke the owner was also very professional and very friendly
All meals were restaurant quality
The chefs / staff Zak, Carla,Paul ,Ashley and Bobby were amazing ."
I would highly recommend
Reviewed by Tony5.0★Sep 2021
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"We had a wonderful holiday and the house was spacious, cleaned to a high standard,well equipped and comfortable and met the needs of our family party, which included 2 infants and a dog ,superbly."
The enclosed garden ,patio and orangerie were wonderful for us and ideal for our pre dinner drinks, bbqs and games of boules. Winster was a lovely relaxing location with some beautiful walks from the doorstep and the village shop just next door. Tesco home deliveries worked well for us but we used Sainsburys at Matlock, just few miles way, for emergency provisions. We had a couple of housekeeping issues, including shower leaking through to bathroom below and no recycling facility due to local problem beyond control of property owner. However, Mandy easily contactable and very helpful when informed of above. The front gates are extremely narrow and difficult to negotiate, even with our vw golf cars, although other parking available. Would highly recommend this property.
Reviewed by Colin4.7★Aug 2021
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"Time with the family."
Great garden for games
Comfortable house, plenty of space
Good location for walking and visiting local areas
Reviewed by Kath4.7★Aug 2021
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"Lovely house everything was clean and comfortable."
Location was fantastic. Facilities were great. Just would mention dishwasher was very difficult to fit glasses in.
A suggestion- a little later check out would be less stressful !
Reviewed by Maureen4.7★Aug 2020
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"This is wonderful home and a lot of thought has gone into making it such for other people's holidays."
Quite little village but very close to great Prak District towns and country walks.
It had everything that you could need for a weekend away. We loved it!
Reviewed by Rachel5.0★Mar 2020
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"The house is tastefully decorated to a very high standard and it was a pleasure to stay there."
The kitchen is well equipped - the only omission is cereal bowls (there are however plenty of soup bowls!) it was also rather chilly (January) in the conservatory and some supplementary heating (a fan heater perhaps?) would be a good addition. Communication from James, the property manager was excellent throughout. All in all, a delightful experience. We would definitely recommend Winster Hall as the perfect venue for a large gathering of family and friends.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jan 2020
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"Winster Hall is a magnificent building and the Team there did everything to make our stay exceptional."
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Nov 2019
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"Absolutely stunning home in a pretty Peak District village with easy access to the Limestone Way."
There was bags of room for 14 people and 2 dogs. The facilities in the Hall are superb, as are all the rooms. All of the bedrooms are large and spacious, light and airy. The whole house was lovely and warm, particularly the kitchen. It was great to warm up next to the AGA with a large G+T after a long day in the dales and hills. I couldn’t recommend Winster Hall highly enough and am looking forward to our next visit.
Reviewed by Ritchie5.0★Oct 2019
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"We had a wonderful week at Winster Hall for my husbands birthday ."
The Accommodation was superb and perfect for our needs. The position was lovely with walks and pubs nearby and a fantastic village shop. The proximity to lovely towns and Chatsworth House made for plenty to do. The house was short of nothing we needed and we enjoyed cooking in the fantastic kitchen and eating in the large dining room with the roaring fire. The outdoor areas were also very safe and private and would be perfect if visiting with pets or children.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Oct 2019
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"Excellent place for a large family get together."
Plenty to see and do. Very relaxed place to do nothing!
Reviewed by Harvey5.0★Aug 2019
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"On arriving at Winster Hall for a family anniversary we were ecstatic to find a house so perfectly located and equipped to the highest standards of comfort."
Our celebration was memorable and I would highly recommend Winster Hall.
Reviewed by Joy5.0★Jun 2019
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"The surroundings are really lovely with good walks long and short."
Excellent outdoor seating. A selection of outdoor things in the summer house to play on the lawn. Lots of indoor games too. The sun room at the back was perfect for having coffee or when fewer people were eating together. The shop next door was so well stocked, there were no worries about running out of anything - even open on Sundays.
Reviewed by Felicity5.0★May 2019
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"Our stay at Winster Hall was a complete delight."
On arrival we found a bottle of fizz and a delicious cake waiting for us which was a lovely gesture.
The Hall is elegant, well appointed and roomy and the perfect place to have a celebration with family and friends. The beds were comfortable with nice linen. There was even a damask table cloth supplied which fit the huge dining table that can comfortably seat up to 16. One point for future guests is that the glorious bedroom with the painted ceiling is the downstairs room with access to the shower through the dining room. This was not a problem for us.
The village is charming and well worth a wander around. The local community shop stocks everything you could need and is open every single day AND is just 20 metres away!
Add all this to the fact that you are in a stunning area of England and you have the perfect holiday rental.
Reviewed by Anne5.0★Apr 2019
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"Brilliant Easter break for 3 generations of family."
All needs met in a beautiful house on a beautiful setting. Brilliant village shop and great Sunday lunch at the Druids Inn in the next village. Wonderful break.
Reviewed by Bridget5.0★Apr 2019
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"This is a lovely well equipped property in a great location for exploring Derbyshire."
The gardens in this property were a very pleasant surprise and were much appreciated by all our party. The bedrooms are very flexible in their accommodation and met all our needs. The kitchen was very well equipped for large parties and we enjoyed cooking our meals and then eating them in the superb dining room with its painted ceiling.The local village store was visited every day and among other things provided our supply of wood for the log burner which was great for the cooler nights. Our group of 13 covered ages from 69 to 9 and they all had a great time. We can thoroughly recommend visits to Chatsworth, Bakewell, Buxton, Matlock and for the more energetic Alton Towers. We will visit again as there are so many other places still to visit and this is a very good place to base yourself
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2019
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"The venue was great, ideal for families and very well appointed and spacious."
The location was perfect for visiting local places of interest and we had fantastic weather too which really helped.
The locals were very friendly and the village shop was very useful - we particularly enjoyed the bacon and fresh orange juice. The gin, ale and chocolate tasting was an added bonus!
We did have to contact the property manager, who was very helpful and resolved the problem.
We really enjoyed our stay and would happily head back - if the opportunity arose.
Reviewed by Carole5.0★Apr 2019
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"We had a fabulous few days at Winster Hall , celebrating my 70th Birthday ."
Attention to detail in the house was excellent.
We have booked with Sykes Cottages for a week away in October to the Peak District and hoping the standard is replicated .
Reviewed by Kathleen4.7★Mar 2019
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"Fabulous place."
.. loved it! Cake and fizz was a lovely surprise!
Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Mar 2019
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"Winster Hall is an amazing cosy comfortable beautifully situated house."
Exceptionally equipped for all comforts and requirements . We have just returned from a birthday weekend there with full occupancy. The standard of everything is exceptionally high without being too starchy. Fabulous garden and outside patio area when the weather is good..we were warm and cosy with log burner, aga in kitchen and fire in lounge. Just so much space to choose...
Management have been very friendly ,professional and courteous throughout and we were left to enjoy our time but knew there was someone on standby if help was needed. Winster is a super friendly village with good local amenities...the shop stocks everything and the local pub is only a walk away. We also had a party meal at the Druids Inn in Birchover the next village along which the food and service is fully recommended. Lots of great Band Bs around for additional accommodation. Winster is so adaptable to whatever you are looking for... There isnt anything negative I could say... and I am very picky... 6 stars all a round...
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jan 2019
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"A whole family gathering for our Golden Wedding celebration."
The hall felt like a touch of luxury to us all.The area is gorgeous for walking and the local shop is a treasure.My only quibbles are No1 I had to bring my own coffee machine, and no 2 having to get out by 10 o'clock is almost impossible. Everyone was out of bed between six and seven but as we were five different family units, including a toddler, it was fairly chaotic. I certainly didn't have time to do my last minute room inspections.I appreciate this is a large property but even half an hour would have made a difference.
Reviewed by Maureen4.7★Oct 2018
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"Fabulous house in a pretty village."
It was everything we hoped for in our family and friends week together. Well worth every penny.
Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2018
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"The Coe family 80th birthday gathering went extremely well as the Hall not only was everything it promised, it had such a happy feel to it."
We had great weather so the two terrace areas were much used for eating out - we used the magnificent formal dining room less, as the conservatory was also very popular. The kitchen was superb, everything we could ask for. The drawing room is fabulous and enormous.
The bedrooms were really good, as were the en suites. The top floor did get rather hot overnight sometimes, but the weather was exceptional. The garden and summer house were also well liked and used. The weather broke with heavy rain on the day we left ( Friday 13th !) but we didn’t mind because of all our lovely shared memories of 6th to 13th July 2018 at Winster Hall.
PS the community suprmerket 25 yards away is wonderful and deserves everyone’s custom.
Reviewed by Barry5.0★Jul 2018
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"Winster Hall is a special place indeed and a superb venue to celebrate a special occasion, they have thought of everything and then some, we all loved every minute."
Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2018
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"Winster Hall is a great place for a family and friends celebration."
The history of the building and indeed of Winster village itself is really interesting.
The Hall's facilities are superb and there is plenty of room for everyone.
The garden is a delight on a sunny day,and the large dining table makes every meal feel like a special occasion.
However, the broadband speed at around 10Mb/second leaves something to be desired. This, coupled with the lack of mobile signal, made communication with more far flung family members tricky.
Reviewed by Graham5.0★May 2018
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"I booked this holiday for an annual family reunion."
It was a lovely venue, particularly the light, huge first floor sitting room. The location was excellent for all our different interests from walking, cycling and visiting National Trust properties and of course Chatsworth. We also enjoyed Cromford and Masson mills and their history. The hall was well equipped and the beds were very comfortable. We were able to use the garden for badminton and the summer house was very relaxing. The local shop was well stocked and the staff were very friendly. We ordered some food from the shop before arriving which was very tasty. All in all a most pleasing experience for everyone.
Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Apr 2018
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"Beautiful house with a great garden which really caught the afternoon sunlight."
Very picturesque village.
With a some adaptions the downstairs bedroom and downstairs bathroom could be made wheelchair friendly which would be really beneficial to the house I think.
Reviewed by Saskia5.0★Mar 2018
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"We had an amazing stay at Winster Hall."
Wow what a find, the property is beautiful, extremely well kept and fitted out, it catered for all our needs. We had a family gathering, 17 of us in total ranging in age from 1 to 75, for a special occasion and we all had a great time. The rooms are perfect well presented and clean, the beautiful dining room seated us all at the amazing long table, the kitchen is very well equipped and we had no problem catering for such a large family. The sitting room on the first floor is large and comfy with plenty of seating and room for all to enjoy time in it. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property to anyone and would be delighted to stay there again in the future and would love to be able to spend time in the lovely outdoor space and enclosed garden at a warmer time of year.
Thank you to all your team for an easy booking and for the lovely welcome cake and bottle it was a lovely touch
Kind Regards
Su Battye
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Jan 2018
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"Property exceeded our expectations on standard of cleanliness, layout and equipment."
The management had left welcome gifts for us which was much appreciated. There were 15 close family members staying and everyone enjoyed their stay. Communications from the management of the property were good and they were very helpful over our particular bed arrangements and with questions that we had raised. Our group were celebrating a special family birthday and I think we did really well with Winster Hall as our choice.
Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Jan 2018
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"We had a wonderful week at Winster Hall - a great place for a family celebration with excellent accommodation and facilities, all we could ask for."
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Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Oct 2017
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"Winster Hall blew us all away."
It is beautifully decorated and is full of lovely little touches that really go above and beyond. We were staying for a weekend celebration, and every single member of our party said they didn't want to leave. It is so spacious, we were joking that we were going to put bells on each other so we could find people, as we kept losing members of the party to the sumptuous bedrooms! The views are breathtaking, perfect if you want to sit, wrapped up, looking at the view whilst reading a book. The location is fantastic, you can wander to the local pubs, or go for a countryside walk with your four legged friend or go for a short drive to the local market towns such as Matlock or Bakewell. I really tried hard to think of something that could improve the property, the only thing I could think of was some DVD's to watch all together, only to be informed by my friend that there are some in the living room, I just hadn't looked in the most obvious place, under the TV! We all loved Winster Hall, and hope to return at some point.
Reviewed by Jessica5.0★Sep 2017
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"All the space of both house and garden, the stylish interior and the location were fantastic."
Reviewed by Angela5.0★Jul 2017
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"This was a wonderful venue for my 60th birthday."
Winster Hall was the central house in the village of Winster and it was very useful to have a community run village shop a couple of doors away. There was so much to do in the area and lovely walks around the village itself. Our age range was 70 years down to two and there were activities that suited us all. The house itself was so comfortable and spacious with a lovely garden. We could not have had a better place to stay. I would love to book another holiday like this but would I ever find somewhere to equal it?
Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Mar 2017
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"A wonderful house with superb accommodation that is ideal for a large family/ friends gathering."
Lovely village location, good pub and shop within a few minutes walk.
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Mar 2017
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"The accommodation was of a very high standard and was well equipped."
The owners were very helpful prior to our stay and answered all my questions and made recommendations. It was a perfect stay in a perfect house and location.
Reviewed by Sue5.0★Mar 2017
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"This holiday home exceeds all expectations , pics do not fully justify the the quality and grandour of the place all in party well,well pleased with it could find no faults ,exceptional kitchen and impliments."
Reviewed by Sydney5.0★Jan 2017
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"This place is simply amazing."
Perfect for a big group getaway. Has lovely rooms and bathrooms, big spaces to socialise in and a lovely lawn.
One small criticism is that the pillows aren't very good.
But we will definitely be coming back
Reviewed by Lauren5.0★Sep 2016
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"Winster Hall is a lovely property, that is ideally placed to explore Derbyshire."
The gardens are perfect for those with children and dogs as they are walled and gated.
Reviewed by Jane5.0★Aug 2016
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