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Sparrowpit near Castleton and Buxton, Peak District & Derbyshire Dales Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets No

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Broadband / WiFi

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65 Customer Reviews

  • "Once again the cottage was not a let down."

    Very relaxing.Owners were always on hand should there have been any problems and we're very helpful to us.will definitely visit again. Saw some newborn calfs only a day old.and made too feel very welcome by all.WIll miss the morning cuddles with nell.(the farm dog).THere is alot of nice walks there to do and nice and cosy to come back too.

    Reviewed by Melaine5.0Sep 2024

  • "We had a lovely stay in a lovely cottage."

    The hosts were great. Biggest problem was the shower which was unusable, the hosts are aware of this. It would have been very helpful to have had more information on local amenities as some of leaflets were dating back to 2018. That apart a wonderful stay in wonderful location. Would definitely go back if the shower problem could be fixed.

    Reviewed by Wendy4.1Sep 2024

  • "The property is okay, but there were a few things that could be better."

    There are a few steps leading into the front door way, one right inside the property as you step in. It is carpeted but could do with a safety strip to help with visual identification of where the step is, as the carpet colour is neutral and blends making it difficult to determine where the edges of the step are. Hubby fell off step a couple of times. Until he got use to the step. Door way into bathroom is very narrow and the shower cubicle is as well. The, shower, itself was difficult to use. Shower heater was temperamental, low water pressure and it went from freezing to scalding hot. Mattress on bed was too soft. Okay for one person, with two, you end up in the middle and fighting to keep to your side. Ended up with back ache, we did shorten our stay by one night. Otherwise it was very well equipped and clean. The cottage has stunning views. Good location to visit the surrounding area. Nice touch with the chocolate.

    Reviewed by Lorna2.5Jun 2024

  • "A very cosy cottage in a beautiful setting."

    The box of chocs on arrival was appreciated and there's a co-op a short drive away for teabags, milk, sugar etc. Mysterious plumbing malfunctions for a few days plus a wet summer left us in the odd position of having more water than wanted outside and a shortage indoors, but overall it was worth persevering. Despite the very British weather the excellent location meant there was always plenty to see and do locally.

    Reviewed by Katherine4.1May 2024

  • "A lovely cottage in a peaceful and quiet location in the countryside with lovely views"

    Reviewed by David5.0May 2024

  • "Lovely cottage with amazing views."

    It was cosy, tranquil and peaceful. Owner Stephanie was very welcoming but was available if needed. We would certainly return.

    Reviewed by Sylvia4.7Feb 2024

  • "Loved the Cottage it was very cosy and comfortable."

    Everything we needed was there. The flowers and chocolates were a nice surprise on arrival.The young farmer was charming we had a nice little chat while he was showing me a day old calf,

    Reviewed by Andrea4.7Sep 2023

  • "A gorgeous little cottage on a working dairy farm."

    Beautifully decorated and dressed in a modern country style. Ideal location to stay as not that far from Peak District attractions ie Chatsworth House 30 mins away . Lots of space for clothes etc and a well equipped kitchen a real homely place to stay.

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Sep 2023

  • "Lovely cottage very comfortable everything you need to make a lovely stay."

    Owner made sure everything was so welcoming and left a box of chocolates so kind. Great area to explore from to

    Reviewed by Bernadette5.0Jul 2023

  • "Lovely cottage with all you could ask for in a rural location."

    Beautiful views from living room. Realy enjoyed the outside space!

    Reviewed by Stefan4.7Jun 2023

  • "The cleanliness of the property was ideal, a lovely smell of polish when we entered the cottage."

    Unfortunately; the standard of hygiene of the previous occupants were not of a high standard within the kitchen as we found it necessary to clean all utensils etc prior to our use. An issue of low mains water pressure was quickly dealt with by the owners.

    Reviewed by Frederick5.0Jun 2023

  • "The chocolates were a lovely touch it was cozy clean and exactly what we wanted thank you for the great place :)"

    Reviewed by Jacob5.0Jun 2023

  • "Very comfortable and cosy cottage."

    Lovely views from the cottage of the surrounding countryside. We had perfect weather for walking in the beautiful Peak District.

    Reviewed by Christine5.0May 2023

  • "Lovely little cottage in a lovely setting with all that you need!"

    Reviewed by Sophie4.4Feb 2023

  • "Very pleasant stay."

    Comfortable and warm, and all the facilities we needed. Really pleased, and no complaints. Thank you very much.

    Reviewed by Benjamin4.7Dec 2022

  • "Lovely cosy cottage."

    Perfect area for walking and visiting surrounding attractions. Lovely views. Nice to have sheep and cows close and loved the little dogs.

    Reviewed by Susan5.0Nov 2022

  • "No hot shower (when we complained, some strange story was told about water pressure due to dry weather (end of October with continuous massive rainshowers."

    ..)). Hot water was running from the tap though so something else must have been going on. Nothing was mentioned about this in the information on the website, just a piece of paper in the kitchen at arrival :-( Roof in sitting area was leaking, lights in extractor hood did not function, very (too) small kitchen table, just big enough for two plates, only electric heating that needed to be switched on and off all the time Wifi had hickups and was very slow. We think this property should be suspended from Sykes until these issues are taken care of. No more Sykes for us!

    Reviewed by Rob1.9Oct 2022

  • "I have trouble sleeping especially in new places, however first night had a great sleep the bed was so comfy lovely surroundings a great few days."

    thank you

    Reviewed by Karen4.7Oct 2022

  • "Perfect little cottage that has all you need for a self catering stay."

    Ideal location for exploring The Peaks.

    Reviewed by Jean5.0Oct 2022

  • "The property was clean and comfortable with all the necessary facilities and is set in a peaceful and beautiful location close to some stunning scenery."

    Owner was available if necessary and was friendly. Enjoyable stay.

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Sep 2022

  • "Lovely little cottage in the heart of the Peak District."

    Lovely location and close to the big climbs and everything was there that you need for a great holiday. On a working dairy farm so was lovely to see sheep and cows next door. The cottage was small but cosy and would be perfect for two people. Everything was clean and the sofa and the bed were super comfy. The bed sheets of sheep were so cute where I might have to buy a set for myself. There were two little dogs that visited the garden from the farm and the little black one in particular was adorable-I nearly took her home! I would love to have a bath and that’s the only thing this property didn’t have but I knew that when I booked but apart from that-perfect! Thank you for a lovely stay and I hope to visit again soon.

    Reviewed by Hannah4.7Sep 2022

  • "Beautiful cottage xx couldn't wish for anything more will definitely book again xx"

    Reviewed by Alison5.0Jun 2022

  • "This ideal for us as a couple."

    Out in the countryside with wonderful views. The convenience of the local town, Chapel en le Frith just added to an enjoyable week

    Reviewed by Andrew4.4Jun 2022

  • "Enjoyed my stay in this lovely cottage with fantastic views."

    Quite peaceful. Lots to do locally. National Trust Lyme Park is a must. Castleton is also very picturesque.

    Reviewed by Janice5.0May 2022

  • "This cottage was very clean."

    Fresh flowers in window,box of chocs on table.being on a farm.it was surprisingly quiet.a very nice break. The owner was very friendly,also the little dog on the farm was very happy being pampered,even if it did eat all the mini cheddars.lol. Would stay there again.

    Reviewed by Gary4.7May 2022

  • "We enjoyed our stay at Garden Cottage."

    very comfortable. A nice box of biscuits were left for us. Every thing we needed was found in the property.. Comfy bed and sofa. Would definatly book it again, if we were allowed again. Thanks for a lovely week.( the cows were nice too)

    Reviewed by B5.0May 2022

  • "Lovely little cottage in good location with all necessary facilities"

    Reviewed by Barry4.7May 2022

  • "A delightful, cosy cottage presented to a high standard with lovely views across the valley."

    Reviewed by Roy4.7Mar 2022

  • "Lovely property."

    Thank you.

    Reviewed by Orlando5.0Dec 2021

  • "I was very impressed with the Cottage and the fact the place was equipped so well, everything you needed in the Kitchen, a washing machine."

    Very good. Plus the owners sweet touches a jar of homemade jam which is delicious and some nice biscuits. Very impressed.

    Reviewed by Owen5.0Nov 2021

  • "Excellent base for so many great Peak District walks, Mam Tor, Kinder Plateau, and so many edges to walk all within a short distance of the cottage."

    Reviewed by Simon5.0Sep 2021

  • "Cottage is clean, comfortable and exceeded all our expectations"

    Reviewed by James5.0Jul 2021

  • "Sykes did not send me a reminder when the balance was due, just a rather shirty email to say the holiday would be cancelled if I didn’t pay up pronto."

    Reviewed by Lyn5.0Apr 2021

  • "Lovely peaceful cottage in beautiful Peak District, stones throw away from Castleton and so many of local attractions, caverns etc."

    Highly recommend, great overall value and enjoyed our stay sad leave

    Reviewed by Matthew5.0Oct 2020

  • "Really lovely little cottage in a great location."

    We had a great long weekend here, walking and visiting the Peak District. Had everything we needed for a great holiday in the Peaks!

    Reviewed by Gabriel5.0Oct 2020

  • "We enjoyed everything about this holiday, it was just what was needed to recharge our batteries."

    The cottage was so lovely and quirky, quiet and peaceful and the owners were very nice too. Would love to go back in the future.

    Reviewed by Sandra5.0Aug 2020

  • "When holiday was cancelled due to covid 19, we was not offered our money back only to rearrange date in the future at an extra cost of £76."

    payable now, which says to me Sykes are only in it for the money, not for the customer. Do not like being bombarded with your emails nearly every day.

    Reviewed by Michael3.8Aug 2020

  • "A lovely cosy cottage in a great location."

    Facilities are good and the owner is very friendly and helpful.

    Reviewed by Sandra5.0Jul 2020

  • "Lovely little cottage, nice and close to lots of places of interest, all within easy reach,"

    Reviewed by Julia4.1Nov 2019

  • "We had a lovely week here, despite the awful weather."

    Very friendly and helpful hosts. Thanks!

    Reviewed by James5.0Nov 2019

  • "Great location for exploring the Peak District."

    Lovely cosy cottage and welcoming owner. Hassle free as everything went according to plan re the booking and arrival arrangements. Very happy!

    Reviewed by Heather4.7Sep 2019

  • "Excellent location to explore the area."

    Cottage comfortable and the owner was very friendly and helpful. The approach road to the property was more of a farm track so just need to drive with care.

    Reviewed by Linda4.4Jun 2019

  • "This cottage is in the perfect location to be near all the best walks in the Peak District, being between Buxton and Castletown."

    The cottage is cosy for two people on a dairy farm.

    Reviewed by John4.4Jun 2019

  • "A lovely old cottage with beautiful views of the countryside."

    Easy access to Castleton and Edale with many walks and cycle paths. Our hosts were happy for us to look round the farm and meet the lambs. We would highly recommend this cottage for a relaxing break in the Peak District.

    Reviewed by Janet5.0May 2019

  • "The holiday itself was a fabulous experience."

    A lovely, clean and comfortable cottage - despite a few problems managing the shower - located in beautiful surroundings with a hundred interesting things to do and see on the doorstep. The owner was friendly, welcoming and helpful and we even learned a bit about the ups and downs of farming life in the area. All in all, we were delighted with the cottage and the efficient service provided by yourselves. Thanks.

    Reviewed by John4.7Apr 2019

  • "Was welcomed by a very clean, well equipped cottage."

    Beautiful views. Will definitely visit again.

    Reviewed by Serena5.0Mar 2019

  • "We had a lovely time in Garden Cottage."

    Very cosy. Good location for walking. The listing on Sykes refers to a possible problem with the shower. The cottage is on a working dairy farm, and when they are milking they use a lot of water. Water pressure to the shower in the cottage is reduced during this time. But this really not a problem, you can still have a perfectly adequate shower when they are milking the cows. The local pub, The Wanted Inn in Sparrowpit, is closer than the Sykes listing suggests. Daylight permitting, you can easily walk there by footpath and avoid the rather busy road. At the time of writing, the Sykes listing for Garden Cottage is showing some old pictures of the kitchen. This has been up-dated since those pictures were taken, with a new cooker and new kitchen units. The owner, Mr Morten, is a really nice, friendly guy.

    Reviewed by Simon3.8Mar 2019

  • "This sweet little cottage was perfect for our short honeymoon."

    It was warm quiet private and the perfect place for two people in love. It shows signs that other guests have not treated the place with care and respect but the owners are not to be held responsible for that. It is a working dairy farm in a rural location, we were warned that water pressure drops at specific times as the milking operation draws a lot of water, but anyone would have to be an ignorant selfish town dweller to complain about that; you are on holiday, so work around those times or book into a Travelodge. This is a sweet cosy cottage, if you are over five feet four you will probably bump your head going up or coming down stairs... the clue is in the word cottage. Overall, this is a superb little place, we were sad to leave it after five days. Its location is excellent as it is only 30 minutes from Manchester airport, barely more than five minutes from Buxton. An excellent holiday cottage that was better thanI had hoped.

    Reviewed by Pete4.7Nov 2018

  • "Everything was absolutely fine apart from the fluctuations on the temperature of the shower."

    Reviewed by Judy4.7Nov 2018

  • "The house was the ideal size for a couple."

    All small necessities were supplied e.g. washing up liquid, toilet roll, tin foil, towels etc. The staff were friendly and helpful.

    Reviewed by Carol5.0Nov 2018

  • "Very pleasant hosts comfortable and quiet, unfortunately there was a lack of water pressure making it difficult in the bathroom."

    Reviewed by T3.1Sep 2018

  • "The cottage was ideally situated for walking and touring the Peak District."

    The owner was very hospitable and had a wealth of knowledge about the area.

    Reviewed by Terry5.0Sep 2018

  • "Great welcome from Peter, the accommodation was very comfortable and the location was beautiful with easy access to the rest of the Peaks."

    Reviewed by Julie5.0Aug 2018

  • "Absolutely BRILLIANT holiday, in a wonderful location, with the best welcome we have had ever ,from the owners."

    ..……………….. ideally located for visits and walking.....

    Reviewed by Grace5.0Jun 2018

  • "Garden cottage was small but a very cosy cottage,with the most stunning views of the Dales."

    The farmer Peter was very helpfull and friendly and even took my wife and I around his farm and we saw some of the best views around.He even told us place's to see,he would allways stop for a chat and tell us about his farm when he was a boy. The Dales have so mutch to see that a week was not long enough to see it all,and would thoroughly recommend this holiday.

    Reviewed by Terence5.0Jun 2018

  • "What a wonderful view there is through the window from the kitchen sink!"

    The cottage is set in beautiful countryside with all the interest of the farm animals nearby. Easy access to many walks, rocks, caverns, reservoirs, gardens, castles etc. The cottage itself has two hazards! There is a step up from the entrance and lounge area up to the dining/ kitchen area, which can easily be forgotten . Perhaps a strip of white carpet tape could be placed on the step to make it more visible and obvious. There could also be a warning sign for the stairs. It is necessary for tall people to duck or they would bang their heads!

    Reviewed by Jean4.4May 2018

  • "Barmoor Farm and garden Cottage are a delightful place to stay ."

    The location is convenient for some great walks straight from the farm. Chapel en le Frith has a large supermarket and is a convenient place to stock up on supplies.

    Reviewed by Graham4.7May 2018

  • "The cottage was very cosy and well equipped."

    The views were stunning. The farmer was very welcoming and friendly. It was lambing time and he let us see the new borns and actually see some being born. A fabulous experience

    Reviewed by Marion5.0Apr 2018

  • "This was such a amazing week away, I actually loved it, upon arrival the people were so helpful a d friendly and anything I needed they were more than willing to help!"

    I will defo be coming back here soon! Thankyou very much.

    Reviewed by Lara5.0Nov 2017

  • "Peter made us very welcome - lots of information about the area."

    Reviewed by Karen5.0Oct 2017

  • "Cottage was ideally located in beautiful surroundings and easy access to nearby villages/towns and points of interest."

    The cottage was comfortable and had all needed for lovely stay.

    Reviewed by Samantha4.6Sep 2017

  • "Made very welcome, nice and tidy and the bed was extremely comfortable."

    Reviewed by Bernard5.0Aug 2017

  • "WI FI would be helpful"

    Reviewed by Christopher4.6May 2017

  • "What a lovely location."

    So peaceful and relaxing. Close to plenty of walks and far enough away (but not too far) for shops. Owners are very polite and welcoming.

    Reviewed by Sariah5.0Apr 2017

  • "It would be good to have had Wi-Fi but the cottage was excellent and the owners ..."

    It would be good to have had Wi-Fi but the cottage was excellent and the owners were very friendly and informative of the area

    Reviewed by Michael4.4Feb 2017

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Summary

  • One double bedroom
  • Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
  • Kitchen with dining area
  • Sitting room with electric woodburner-effect stove
  • Note: Stairs open directly into bedroom.
  • Electric storage heating with electric stove
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, WiFi, TV with Freeview, DVD, stereo
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off road parking for 1 car
  • Garden area with furniture and fantastic countryside views
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop (farm shop) 1/2 mile away, pub 2.5 miles
  • Note: Property has a lockable bike store for 2 bikes

The property

Sparrowpit 0.6 miles.

A lovely, semi-detached barn conversion on a working dairy farm, enjoying superb country views, just outside the hamlet of Sparrowpit, 3 miles from the amenities of Chapel-en-le-Frith, 4 miles from Castleton.

Full of charm, this cottage has been lovingly converted, with a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable double bedroom and a cosy sitting room with beams and an electric woodburner-effect stove.

Enjoy beautiful walks from the doorstep over Rushup Edge and to Edale or Castleton, cycle on the nearby Tissington Trail or take a sightseeing tour of the wonderful Peak District National Park.

With the market town of Buxton within easy reach, this is an ideal cottage to get away from it all and enjoy a break in the country.

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About the location

SPARROWPIT

Chapel-en-le-Frith 2 miles; Castleton 5 miles; Buxton 5 miles.

Sparrowpit is a delightful little hamlet surrounded by verdant green countryside, set amongst the beautiful rolling fells of the Peak District National Park, boasting a village hall and many pretty cottages. Sparrowpit is perfectly situated for either an action packed break full of caving, climbing, and enjoying the great walks from the doorstep, or a quiet countryside break in this rural part of the Peaks. The Winnats Pass cuts a course through superb scenery down to Castleton, and is a delight for walkers, cyclists and motorists alike. Nearby are the pretty villages of Edale, the start of the Pennine Way, Castleton and Hope, while horse riding, cycling and walking and the wonderful Castleton Caves are all available within 7 miles. Enjoy a day out at Alton Towers or visit the impressive Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall, all within easy reach. Also within easy reach are Buxton, Matlock Bath and Carsington Water, while further afield are the market towns of Ashbourne and Leek.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Christmas