The Old Grocery

63 Customer Reviews

• "Absolutely lovely host could not fault her, all issues sorted quickly and promptly."

  Nice house and lots of care taken to make you feel at home. Area not the best where the property is located but great if you just need a base for the Peak District and are willing to travel for walks etc. If you have dogs the neighbour isn’t fond of them which slightly ruins it being dog friendly.

  Reviewed by Lucy4.4★Sep 2024

• "Photos and description spot on so I'll add just a few thoughts."

  You might call it dated and oddly laid out, but it's a historic property, really, by today's standards; well-preserved and with fascinating insights into the owners' lives here and their parents. The house is full of the owners' ornaments, books, etc., almost as if you are sharing it with them. We found this homely and charming, and it meant it was very well equipped. If you live a clutter-free life, you'll want to go elsewhere. Our dog enjoyed the secure garden and nearby fields. The rules on-site request no dogs on beds or other furniture. That was fine for us, and will be of great comfort to the pet-free (the place was very clean), but I suspect it would be a deal-breaker for someone. There was some road noise, but not usually at night. The lounge and two of the bedrooms are at the back. Friendly owners and a nice welcome pack completed the package. This house suited us, and we would happily rebook if returning to the area.

  Reviewed by Warren5.0★Aug 2024

• "Lovely garden and we got what we saw in the photos in terms of decor, furniture and fittings, so quite dated but comfortable."

  Noted that there was parking for two cars plus one across the road. However the entrance to the on site parking was narrow and if we had brought the range rover it would not have got through the gate and hard to see how you get two large cars parked up.Also the hedge at the front meant zero visibility when pulling out across the pavement. Reversing in was also difficult given the house is sited on a busy road. Only two of us came on holiday and we took the rooms at the rear of the house so no traffic noise. I think the front bedroom would certainly hear the traffic . Washing machine and dryer came in useful. Also nice gesture with the wine, biscuits and milk being provided on our arrival. Also good range of kitchen items plus tea towels. Well supplied and also lots of bedroom storage . Good road links into The Peak District . Large supermarket only a few minutes away.

  Reviewed by Stephen3.8★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely week away staying at The Old Grocery."

  Beautiful house. Lovely large garden for our dogs to explore. We were greeted with biscuits and wine as it was a special birthday in the family. Lovely walks nearby and not too far to drive to some parts of The Peak District. Highly recommend, will definitely return. Thank you to the lovely host.

  Reviewed by Kimberley5.0★Jun 2024

• "It’s a lovely house, very dated and reminds me of the ‘70s but that is its charm."

  The garden is fully enclosed and large. Would be very dog friendly, apart from the neighbour who called over the fence and said ‘I hope your dogs won’t bark!’ (He had a dog that was barking at the time - so ironic) he went on quite a bit and said ’I hope I haven’t ruined your holiday’! Considering I had only been in the property for 40 mins it wasn’t a good start to the holiday. So if you have vocal dogs just be aware that there are notices in the house warning you about limiting your dogs from barking. There are some good large parks within 15 mins drive and many National Trust places to visit that are close by. So if you don’t mind being out and about it’s a good base.

  Reviewed by Hannah3.8★Jun 2024

• "Lovely cottage with a fabulous garden, great location for touring the Peak District."

  Reviewed by Graham4.7★May 2024

• "Lovely stay in The Old Grocery ,would highly recommend very comfortable ."

  We loved the beautiful garden and so did our little dog Oscar .

  Reviewed by Stanley5.0★Mar 2024

• "The Old Grocery is a charming home to stay in and still retains it's old world charm."

  It's ideally situated for touring around and, if the weather is favourable, has a lovely garden to relax in. Being an older property do not expect a modern interior, but it still retains a much loved family home feeling. The welcoming package of tea, coffee and biscuits etc was very gratefully received. Only one complaint, the main bathroom door sticking in the top left hand corner and nearly pulling the door handle off to get out! We didn't shut the door after that incident.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a lovely 4 day stay at this large cottage."

  (4 adults). It was so comfy and cosy but spacious at the same time. Every home convenience has been thought of. There was a huge amount of information on the area and helpful recommendations of places to eat. We found the social history fascinating and were charmed by the age and features but if you like contemporary this is not the place for you. The pictures on website are a true representation. The garden was gorgeous. Handy shop next door. Parking was a little tricky but soon got the hang of it. There is plenty of parking over the road too. Easy access to Peak District - we were very happy with our choice and would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2023

• "Absolutely lovely stay and really helpful owner thank you for a wonderful stay"

  Reviewed by Victor5.0★Jun 2023

• "Comfortable family stay for a week at the Old Grocery."

  Sizeable house and well kept garden, not too far from main roads but village atmosphere. Close to amenities, post office and Barrow Hill roundhouse, as well as various tourist attractions. Welcome pack, bedding, towels and responsive host. We would consider staying again.

  Reviewed by Lynn5.0★May 2023

• "Wonderful cottage, really well cared for and a very welcoming feel!"

  Kitchen is well equipped and the rooms are lovely.

  Reviewed by Kendra5.0★Apr 2023

• "I must apologise as we had to leave a day early due to unforseen circumstances."

  The property is a great size and the garden is wonderful. The children had a fantastic time out there! The location is great for exploring and nearby to many attractions. There are supermarkets a few minutes drive away. The property itself has so many facilities it's brilliant! We would definitely visit again and stay for longer Margaret is a lovely host.

  Reviewed by Scarlett5.0★Apr 2023

• "A beautiful old cottage cared for by a lovely lady"

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Nov 2022

• "The owner is lovely."

  The house is comfortable clean and the garden is fabulous.

  Reviewed by Raffaella5.0★Oct 2022

• "What a fantastic cottage."

  Mrs wells what a fantastic host everthing was perfect plenty of room large garden for our dog to play in and be safe,plenty to see and do in the surrounding aera,you will not be disappointed if you book a holiday at this cottage 10 out of 10

  Reviewed by Joseph5.0★Oct 2022

• "Comments left in visitors book, but very comfy, welcoming house."

  Very pleased & will definitely revisit the house, to visit more of the Peak District.

  Reviewed by Royston5.0★Sep 2022

• "Had a great week in The Old Grocery."

  Old fashioned decor but clean and tidy. Large house for the price and fabulous huge garden. My 3 year old grandson thought it was an adventure when he explored the garden with its apple and pear trees and it was fully enclosed which was great. Everything provided and a lovely welcome pack of biscuits, wine, milk and plenty of tea and coffee etc. As someone else mentioned the double bed was a little uncomfortable but all in all a great property. Quiet location and good for exploring the Peak District.

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Aug 2022

• "From Home to Home!"

  Reviewed by David John4.7★Jul 2022

• "Excellent property x very comfortable and homely"

  Reviewed by Jeanne5.0★May 2022

• "Arrival pack was much appreciated."

  Bed could have been more comfortable. Mattress could do with a topper on it. Too many springs could be felt as it is now.

  Reviewed by Rob4.7★May 2022

• "This was a lovely home."

  Old fashioned decor but unique and well kept . Garden was huge and fantastic for us and the dogs . Very secure too The position was just inside Barrowhill in quiet spot with easy access to countryside and close to some shops and supermarket . Top marks all round

  5.0★Apr 2022

• "Very clean house with a beautiful, large garden."

  Large rooms and comfortable beds. Great heating system too made it warm and cosy. Everything you need is there, really well equipped. Really handy having a shop next door too. Downsides are shower isn’t very powerful and no smart tv

  Reviewed by Louise4.4★Mar 2022

• "Loved our stay!"

  We were greeted with some biscuits and wine. Kitchen was fully equipped with everything you might need(coffee, tea, suger, appliances...).Our dogs loved the wonderful fully enclosed private garden. Very peaceful and lovely place

  Reviewed by Ana4.7★Feb 2022

• "A very clean comfortable house with a lovely garden, exceptionally well equiped."

  Spacious bedrooms & comfortable beds plus 2 x wc's. Quaint interior with modern kitchen & bathroom. Very obliging owner, I will be recommending this property to family & friends.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Nov 2021

• "A very pleasant and comfortable holiday home."

  Well equipped, cosy and spacious with a great garden for children and dogs. Good value, clean and in a good location

  Reviewed by Mark4.7★Oct 2021

• "This property and location ticked all the boxes."

  We hope to stay again and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend to others

  Reviewed by Maggie4.7★Oct 2021

• "Right from the start we were made to feel very welcome by the owners."

  The house was so comfortable and clean. It’s perfectly situated to reach all the areas of the Peak District you might want to visit. We have family who live close by so great position for us. We had such lovely weather and so got great use of the lovely garden, I was even able to make an apple pie from the fallen cooking apples off the tree at the bottom of the garden. This house was a loved family home for many years and is still owned by the same family whose parents built it, with pictures of when it was a shop on the walls. Lovely to get to know a bit of history of the place. When we go away we look for somewhere near family that can meet the needs of both us and our two dogs. The old Grocery is a lovely place to stay and we wouldn’t hesitate to book this cottage again.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Sep 2021

• "It was a lovely house with very accommodating owner but I was on edge the whole time as I had a two year old and there were so many ornaments I was always worried that something would get broken."

  Reviewed by Irene4.4★Aug 2021

• "The house was comfortable, clean and well equipped."

  The garden is a real feature and great fir dogs. We did find the general area around the house not what we had anticipated.

  Reviewed by Mandy3.8★Jul 2021

• "We had a wonderful holiday at the old grocery."

  Margaret was so welcoming, left us some milk and biscuits and all the things we needed for our holiday. I wish we could have stayed longer. Our dogs loved the large garden and we had lovely walks. Definitely coming back here.

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Jun 2021

• "Everything was just perfect."

  The only minor niggle was that there were so few electric sockets. I need to use a CPAP machine and needed to move the bed to plug it in. The garden was glorious and much enjoyed by our party, especially our little dog. We enjoyed eating outside in the sun!

  Reviewed by Paula4.4★Jun 2021

• "The garden is large and fully enclosed so ideal for dogs."

  The kitchen has almost everything you would need. There are several dog walks direct from the property and Linacre Reservoirs is only 7 miles away with lots of walking trails. The Stag restaurant at the Devonshire Arms, Middle Handley provides excellent food and service.

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jun 2021

• "We were looking for somewhere that was close to the Peak District, with room for two vehicles ad some space for our party's dog!"

  The Old Grocery met our needs, and whetted our appetite for future stays in the area.

  Reviewed by Philip4.4★May 2021

• "Great location and garden which is very dog safe."

  There is a park right behind the property for giving your dog a quick walk and also numerous options locally both on foot and a short drive away for longer walks. Property has been in the family since construction in 1940s, some of the internal furnishings reflect this and to us only added to its charm. All electrical appliances you would expext are provided and owner(s) were very friendly and welcoming. We plan to return if it is available when we are next booking a UK break

  Reviewed by Nigel5.0★May 2021

• "The property was clean and well equipped."

  Although we did not meet them, the owners were very pleasant and helpful on the telephone. The garden was particularly good for our dog, with secure fencing and plenty of room to run about in and out of the trees and shrubs.

  Reviewed by Joanne4.7★May 2021

• "Lovely cottage with an outstanding garden that was totally secure even for my escapologist Springer Spaniel."

  The bed was incredibly comfortable and everything you could require was provided in the kitchen. A lovely welcome pack and helpful owners completed a delightful stay.

  Reviewed by Hilary4.7★Apr 2021

• "Lovely period cottage, included all the usual home comforts, welcome pack was a nice touch ."

  A very large garden for the dog to have a run around in and great walks on the doorstep very restful week - just what we needed. The cottage was very clean and we appreciated all the effort the owners put in place to make our holiday safe.

  Reviewed by Gail4.7★Sep 2020

• "Lovely house and very well equipped."

  Huge secure garden for the dogs.

  Reviewed by Davina4.7★Aug 2020

• "Third visit to this property and when I looked in visitors book we were the 3rd party to stay there for the 3rd time."

  Speaks volumes in its self.

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★Oct 2019

• "Lovely house and a great garden that our 2 little dogs Jasmin and Lily loved and ..."

  Lovely house and a great garden that our 2 little dogs Jasmin and Lily loved and met their first hedgehog in A lovely welcome basket on our arrival Nice area and a little shop next door Kitchen with more equipment and utensils than we could ever think of using Very comfy furniture and beds We had great weather and a very good holiday

  Reviewed by Colin4.7★Sep 2019

• "Very comfortable exceptionally clean Good position Very relaxing garden Had wonderful time Hope to stay again"

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2019

• "This is a very comfortable cottage, on a small housing estate."

  The owner is really kind, and gave a bit of family history on the property which was really touching. Very well equipt cottage with a fantastic garden . You can walk along the Chesterfield Canal nearby, otherwise you need to travel further for things to do. There are lots if lovely country villages and historic houses with fabulous grounds to explore just a short drive away.

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Jul 2019

• "Warm & very comfortable, lovely secure garden for our dog."

  Bit like stepping back in time to the 1970's inside. Perhaps needs just z little de-cluttering so that those who choose to do self catering actually have some cupboard space. It was like home from home with absolutely everything you could want. Thank you very much for our welcome gifts and for making us very welcome. Rochester. Kent.

  Reviewed by Hilary4.7★May 2019

• "We had a wonderful week staying at the old grocery."

  The dogs loved the garden and everything was just perfect! I’d highly recommend this property

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★Apr 2019

• "Cottage had a nice feel to it."

  Everything you needed was provided. Excellent garden especially having a dog. Some great pubs only a few miles away. Very good value for money

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2019

• "Such a lovely house, very well equipped with a cosy lived in feel, far better than just 'another holiday home', garden was completely enclosed and felt very relaxed there, hope to come back very soon."

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Feb 2019

• "A spacious, well equipped and comfortable family home with a warm welcome, plenty of parking and lovely walks from the door along the Chesterfield Canal."

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Feb 2019

• "Loved the garden ideal when the sun was out, also the fact there were two shops and one was actually next door, will be returning again next year hopefully."

  Ideal for popping into Chesterfield to visit the sights and markets.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Oct 2018

• "A perfect location for exploring the Peak District and also places such as Rother Valley, Clumber Park and Yorkshire Sculpture Park."

  The garden was ideal for the dogs - very secure. The house was cosy and extremely well equipped. There were several well-organised folders with information about places to go and things to do, and a thoughtful welcome pack of tea, coffee, biscuits and breakfast provisions. All in all, an absolutely perfect holiday cottage.

  Reviewed by Allie5.0★Aug 2018

• "No we expect a good service from Sykes and that's what we received ."

  Thank you

  Reviewed by William5.0★Jun 2018

• "This holiday home was the owners' parents' home and you can tell."

  It has everything you could ever need and the owners are the nicest we've ever come across.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Jun 2018

• "Great property for dogs which are safe in the garden and there are lots of local walks."

  Separate utility area and a door to stop dogs going upstairs are bonuses. The area around the house isn't anything to write home about, but there is lots to do in the local area, and it is on the edge of the Peak District. The house itself is very dated internally and is like time travel to the 1970s but it is comfortable, roomy and well equipped. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Good value for money.

  Reviewed by Jane4.4★May 2018

• "The cottage was lovely very clean and comfortable Beautiful gardens which ..."

  The cottage was lovely very clean and comfortable Beautiful gardens which the dogs could run free with no fear of getting out the welcome pack was a lovely touch the area had lots of good walks and places of interest

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★May 2018

• "Had a fantastic week weather was good cottage was home from home"

  Reviewed by David5.0★May 2018

• "A real home from home"

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Apr 2018

• "Lovely safe garden for the dog & the house had everything we needed."

  Welcome pack from the owner which was really nice after along journey. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Denise5.0★Mar 2018

• "Everything was great"

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Nov 2017

• "Probably the best equipped holiday home we've had."

  Reviewed by Carol4.4★Sep 2017

• "The house was comfortable well equipped, lovely welcome pack and in a good location"

  Reviewed by Angela4.4★May 2017

• "Very clean and lovely to find a welcome pack."

  Would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Carole4.6★Apr 2017

• "A super property."

  Extremely well presented and very very good value for money.

  Reviewed by Barry5.0★Oct 2016

• "Within the first night of the stay our 2 kids asked if we could stay again."

  I'm local born to the area but have been in Dumfries, Scotland for 26years and visit area at least once a year. Have stayed in various holiday cottages but this was the best yet for every reason - clean, welcoming, comfortable, great facilities, homely, excellent information available and close to what & where we wanted(family/friends). The only thing I missed from home was a radio in the kitchen but that is a minor detail. We had family visit us and they too were impressed. Looking forward to a return trip.

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★Oct 2016

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