Pail End

80 Customer Reviews

• "What a wonderful find, very charming cottage/annex which has everything needed for your stay and beautiful views from the bedroom."

  We did some beautiful walks from the property around Carsington lake and also around Brassington, and we were blessed with mild and sunny weather for the time of year.

  Reviewed by Cath5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely cottage, well maintained, in Brassington village with 2 pubs a walk away."

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely quiet place, owners freindly and helpful"

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a lovely time at Pail End, very clean and everything you needed for a break away."

  The cottage is ideally situated to explore the surrounding areas with Matlock, and Bakewell within easy access. Thankyou , Howard

  Reviewed by Howard5.0★Sep 2024

• "Thank you Richard we had a fab time exploring the local area and your place to stay was so perfect for us to return and relax."

  Appreciated the welcome gift too.

  Reviewed by Matthew5.0★Aug 2024

• "An excellent place for a long weekend Host welcoming and friendly."

  Cottage small but large enough for two Very quiet Village pubs friendly and good good food Views from cottage excellent Will probbly use again

  Reviewed by Terence5.0★Aug 2024

• "This is a beautiful property that is comfortable, well-maintained, very clean and with excellent facilities."

  We were particularly pleased to be able to keep our bikes in the very secure storage/shed. The view from the bedroom across, the fields and hills is amazing. The furniture and fittings have been chosen and presented with great care and the bed was very comfortable. Many thanks for the lovely welcome.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Jul 2024

• "We were very pleased with this property."

  First it is set in a truly lovely garden in a picturesque village (2 pubs) with fine views across the countryside. It is within easy reach of well known landmarks e.g. Chatsworth and places of special interest e.g. Arkwright's Cromford Mills and remarkable walks e.g. the Tissington Trail. The property is well-equipped for two with a lovely shower. We found everything we needed and the owner was very helpful.

  Reviewed by Alastair5.0★Jun 2024

• "Very clean and comfortable cottage with great views from the property."

  Owners very friendly. Lots to see and do in the area. Had a great time.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2024

• "Quite and clean and comfortable and great place to explore Derbyshire shall be back"

  Reviewed by John5.0★May 2024

• "We spent a wonderful time at Pail End."

  The cottage was spotless, the views and walks on the doorstep perfect. Thank you so much Richard, Cathy and Grommet you made us feel very welcome, gave us some interesting places to visit which we very much enjoyed and we hope to return in the not so distant future.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Apr 2024

• "Pail End didn’t disappoint, beautiful location, and the house itself was warm, dry, incredibly clean, plenty of hot water and had everything we needed for a lovely holiday."

  Would 100% recommend a stay here and would not hesitate to go back. Being offered milk and biscuits on arrival was an extra bonus. Two great pubs within a few minutes walk was lovely so that you didn’t have to cook, but had all the facilities in the house if you wanted to stay in.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Mar 2024

• "Really enjoyed our stay at Pail End."

  Lovely, cosy space with all the amenities we needed. Great location with excellent views of countryside and short walk to a very nice village pub. Very helpful pre-arrival booklet and additional instructions in cottage made our whole experience stress-free and Richard couldn't have been more helpful in keeping us informed when there was a temporary local internet outage affecting the village which was soon sorted. Many thanks indeed for a most enjoyable stay. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jan 2024

• "Beautifully decorated well maintained, lovely and warm."

  Friendly chatty owner. Could do with an oven tray , another oven shelf and a bread bin but just nip picking! Had a lovely week thank you

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Oct 2023

• "Nice and snug, very clean, well kept place."

  Nice and quite with a great view from the bedroom. Nicely tucked away but close to local facilities and walks from the doorstep. Owner is a very nice pleasant chap and keeps his property in a excellent condition. Will visit again

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2023

• "Pail End is lovely & ideal for me & my wife & our 2 dogs."

  Beautiful & quiet village, great location for visiting various parts of Derbyshire & South Yorkshire, we did some by bus & some by car, lots of friendly places for our dogs.The Miners Arms in the village is a friendly local, lovely pies & breakfast.

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Sep 2023

• "Pail End is a beautiful, well managed cottage."

  If you’re looking for a couple’s get away with your four legged friend(s) then look no further. The cottage is clean and cosy. The shower pressure is excellent. The garden is beautiful too! You can tell this place is well cared for! The owner of this cottage is also superb. He was very accommodating to us and our situation during our stay. He went above and beyond, so we’ll be returning later this year/early next year to complete our visit to Matlock.

  Reviewed by Shannon5.0★Aug 2023

• "This was a lovely cottage - small but perfect with outstanding countryside views."

  The garden was beautiful and very pleasant to eat outdoors if the weather allows. The owner Richard was very helpful with knowledge of the surrounding area.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2023

• "Lovely little cottage, it is located just right so that you can visit all the ..."

  Lovely little cottage, it is located just right so that you can visit all the villages Richard and Katy are very friendly and helpful And we would definitely stay again in future

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★May 2023

• "A lovely property in an idyllic spot with amazing views."

  Pale End had all the amenities we required and was very comfortable. Easy access to many walks and activities. We would recommend this cottage and hope to return, thank you

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Apr 2023

• "Cosy and clean cottage in a beautiful and quiet location."

  The village has two good pubs only a short walk away for food / drinks, and great walks from the front door. I would definitely book again, and nice to see the owner Richard is flexible with booking dates to allow a short mid week break (and kindly offered to extend my stay to help out when snowed in).

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★Mar 2023

• "We thoroughly enjoyed our week in Pail End in a dry but cold early March."

  I would recommend both the property and its position, the host and the location, being great for driving and walking in the Derbyshire Dales. A five minute walk to Ye Olde Gate Inn found good beer and food (check the opening hours).

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Feb 2023

• "A beautiful little cottage."

  Warm and cosy with everything we needed. The village of Brassington has two lovely dog friendly pubs, which both do food. The location of Pail End is ideal for walks with fabulous views. The perfect getaway.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Feb 2023

• "Exceptionally clean and comfortable and the owner, Richard, was pleasant and obliging."

  Reviewed by Margaret4.7★Dec 2022

• "As always, a wonderful break, warm welcome and friendly faces."

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Aug 2022

• "Beautiful cottage, had everything we needed and it was spotlessly clean."

  Richard was a great host - we had privacy but he was on hand if needed. The cottage is located on a small road and was so, so quiet. The view from the bedroom window was beautiful. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Jessica5.0★Aug 2022

• "Pail End is delightful."

  It is nicely decorated, clean, and well maintained. The hosts, Richard and Kathy are equally nice. The location is great for exploring the Derbyshire dales over into Staffordshire. There are great walks directly from the front door. We had a great week there. We thoroughly recommend Pail End and would have no hesitation in another visit.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2022

• "We had a lovely time at Pail End thank you."

  It was perfect for our stay; spotlessly clean and with beautiful views.

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Apr 2022

• "Lovely, quiet accommodation, delightfully decorated by Richard with a beautiful view from the bedroom window."

  Richard is very thorough and emails through to you detailed instructions beforehand, so you know what to expect and which we found very helpful. The Sykes ‘Travelling to the Property’ instructions are very good and accurate. From then on, we found it helpful to input “Miner’s Arms Pub, Brassington”, which virtually got us all the way there. (From previous reviews, we realised that putting the postcode into Google wouldn’t get us to Pail End.) We didn’t cook much because we were only there for three days, so for what we needed it was pretty well equipped for our needs. You will have to travel to buy food since there isn’t a shop nearby, but there are a couple of pubs close by, which we didn’t get a chance to try. There is no phone signal but you can use internet services such as WhatsApp. The internet worked well. Being on the edge of the Peaks, the area is beautiful and we had a good walk around Carsington Water and explored the area and villages nearby. It would have been good to stay longer. Definitely recommend Pail End.

  Reviewed by Danusia5.0★Apr 2022

• "We loved our stay in the quaint cottage!"

  We were greeted by Richard who was very accommodating. The cottage was exactly what it said on the tin, it was small, spacious, warm (!) and cosy. It is a perfectly suited cottage for 2 people. Make sure you read the leaflet prior to arriving as it contains important information (especially the detailed directions - which are necessary for your arrival, as there is not phone signal en route). Thank you Pail End!

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Feb 2022

• "A very warm and comfortable little cottage."

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Feb 2022

• "Pail End was just as advertised and just what we wanted for a short break."

  Good, well kept and spotless facilities, and location in village with 2 pubs and great walking routes.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Dec 2021

• "An excellent little cottage with lovely hosts."

  one small niggle is that all of my gps apps (Google, Garmin, Waze etc.)have the postcode behind the property up hillside which is a very difficult to navigate and leaves you completely disoriented. If arriving at night it is impossible to see the entrance to the cottage (especially as the main picture is not what you see from the road. A more detailed description of approaching Pail End would be appreciative as it was extremely difficult to find the place. especially as there is no mobile reception to call the owners. Apart from arrival it was a lovely stay in an absolutely gorgeous part of the world

  Thanks for that. Regarding the location, our postcode covers a number of lanes at this end of the village so a postcode alone is not enough. Sykes do send out detailed directions after guests book a holiday, with a description of approaching Pail End, and we also leave a light on if arrival time is after dark. Regarding signal, I provide guests in advance with my mobile number for internet-based messaging/calls (WhatsApp, Messenger). What I will do from now on, by advance email, is strongly encourage guests to take notice of the directions and not rely solely on satnav. I have also asked Sykes to emphasise this in the booking confirmation details, and also to rearrange the photos so that the main one is the road-facing view. Hopefully this will ensure that guests can find Pail End easily from now on. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Eamonn4.4★Nov 2021

• "Lovely cozy cottage."

  .very clean and warm . Great views from the beautiful bedroom window Friendly local pub Great location for walking and exploring the Peak District

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Nov 2021

• "A cosy cottage with everything you need in one place A great location to explore the area"

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Nov 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay - cosy cottage, easy walk to local pub and good location for numerous walks."

  Reviewed by Martin4.4★Oct 2021

• "Well equipped cottage set in pretty gardens."

  Immaculate, spotlessly clean accommodation. Great base for exploring the local area, Carsington Water, Chatsworth House etc. Set in lovely village and within few minutes walking distance of local pub! Would highly recommend and will definitely re-book if it's ever free!

  Reviewed by Tom4.7★Aug 2021

• "We have loved our stay here, the views from the bedroom window and garden are ..."

  We have loved our stay here, the views from the bedroom window and garden are beautiful, so peaceful and such a cosy place to come back to after a day out, has everything you need xx would definitely recommend this to anyone, there is also a lovely pub (ye olde gate inn) in the village that does great food & good ale

  Reviewed by Tracy4.1★Aug 2021

• "Great location in a lovely village with local pubs and easy access to some fantastic walks."

  An extremely clean, cosy and comfortable home to stay in which felt totally private even though on the owners’ own premises. Highly recommend!

  Reviewed by Nina5.0★Aug 2021

• "Perfect location, lovely views, facilities & very clean Will be recommending to ..."

  Perfect location, lovely views, facilities & very clean Will be recommending to friends and hope to return ourselves in the future

  Reviewed by Douglas5.0★Jul 2021

• "It was a nice cosy cottage & was very clean."

  Reviewed by Janice4.4★Jun 2021

• "A beautiful little cottage with everything you need, fantastic views, very comfortable bed, in a idyllic part of the world!"

  Couldn’t ask for more!!

  Reviewed by Jon5.0★Apr 2021

• "Great cottage in the lovely village of Brassington."

  The cottage was very clean throughout with all the facilities needed for a self catering stay. Peaceful location with great scenery all around the area. The walking opportunities are exceptional and all from the doorstep of the cottage. Very close to the High Peaks Trail, Limestone Trail, Carsington Water and not forgetting Parwich which is also worth a visit on foot. The two pubs in the village are both very friendly with Covid adapted outdoor seating areas. We had a really enjoyable and relaxing stay at Pail End and would not hesitate to recommend to others considering this property for a break away surrounded by beautiful countryside.

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Apr 2021

• "Lovely spot, excellent accommodation, host very keen to welcome us and spotlessly clean."

  Also a huge effort to ensure Covid safety. All excellent TY

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2021

• "Excellent location in a lovely village."

  Close to numerous walks and facilities. Very friendly and helpful owner

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Oct 2020

• "Lovely cosy warm cottage."

  Lots of walks locally . Beautiful setting. Can highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Simon4.7★Sep 2020

• "Great little cottage ,fantastic views ,walks and bike trails ,the pub up the ..."

  Great little cottage ,fantastic views ,walks and bike trails ,the pub up the road does fantastic food especially Sunday roast

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2020

• "A brilliant cottage, perfect location and absolutely spotless - would definitely recommend."

  Reviewed by Catherine5.0★Jul 2020

• "It should be noted Richard (our host) made Pail End so covid-19 friendly which reassured us that our stay was as safe as possible."

  We were both nervous with booking at this uncertain time but Richard gave us the reassurances we were hoping for, The accommodation met all of our expectations and will give us the confidence to book another stay away,

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Jul 2020

• "Excellent find in the beautiful village of Brassington."

  We had a lovely relaxing week here in this perfectly appointed cosy cottage, well equipped and spotlessly clean. Richard and Kathy were excellent hosts and very knowledgeable about the area. There are countless exceptional walks for all abilities within a very short distance from the cottage. a Highlight was the walk to Carsington Water and back in a circular route. Suggest downloading the 'outdoors GPS' app and follow the green dotted lines! Both pubs are very good and extremely welcoming. Spent New Years Eve at Ye Olde Gate Inn and had a great time getting to know the locals. Thanks again Richard and Kathy, we'll see you again soon!

  Reviewed by Robert4.7★Dec 2019

• "The cottage is nicely decorated and was very festive for Christmas, the owners left mince pies which was a nice touch."

  However my husband is six foot and I have a temporary back problem and we didn't find the very small sofa comfortable. It would also have been nice to have at least one easy chair. The dressing table was badly lit and the stool very uncomfortable, also one of the basket chairs was very small. The wooden stairs are very easy to slip on as were the mats in the bedroom. It would probably be a good idea to point out that there are steps up from the parking area and it's not really suitable for anyone with a disability and the step down into the kitchen is very high it couldd do with another one to make access easier.

  Reviewed by Pam2.5★Dec 2019

• "Real selling point is the excellent near by olde gate pub."

  Dog friendly, excellent food and beer. Could do with a new mattress in the bedroom. Other than that excellent cottage in an excellent location

  Reviewed by Alan James Wavell4.7★Nov 2019

• "The Cottage was amazing the photos do not give this lovely little cottage the credit it deserves."

  The views from the bedroom window are amazing and the village is beautiful with two dog friendly pubs. Will certainly go back had a fantastic time.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Oct 2019

• "A lovely cottage with beautiful views, in a peaceful village with lots of good walks."

  The cottage was nice and clean and the owners were friendly and helpful.

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Oct 2019

• "The cottage was extremely comfortable and well equipped."

  It has been very tastefully converted from what I assume was a barn and is a listed building and Is small but ideal for two people and a dog. The village of Brassington is charming with stone built houses full of character and the two pubs both of which serve good food and welcome dogs. The surrounding area is beautiful with lots to see and do but if you come from an area which has few hills as I do the steep hills and hairpin bends come as a bit of a shock. Unfortunately the weather was poor for us but we enjoyed the break and can thoroughly recommend the cottage and the surrounding area.

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Sep 2019

• "The cottage is perfect for a couple and our dogs were made to feel more than welcome."

  Perfect setting and location. Beautiful village and everyone so friendly. We had a wonderful relaxing week and will look forward to visiting again

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Aug 2019

• "Beautiful little cottage, well equipped and in a great location to explore the Peak District."

  Enjoying a glass of wine, taking in the view from the bedroom window, completed our days. Would love to return sometime.

  Reviewed by Mike5.0★Jul 2019

• "This was a lovely cosy cottage, very clean."

  There were 2 pubs a few minutes up the road, both of which do food. Carsington Water, not far away. The owner left us milk in the fridge & 4 lovely biscuits, which was a lovely gesture. Definitely recommend

  Reviewed by Joy5.0★May 2019

• "We had a lovely relaxing holiday, the owners of the cottage where very friendly and helpful."

  Pail End was an ideal cottage for a couple, I would highly recommend it. especially with to very nice pubs within two minutes walk.

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★May 2019

• "This cottage really is a little gem and kept to the highest standards."

  The location is idyllic, including the view from the bedroom window, and the owner Richard was both knowledgeable and helpful with suggestions of where to visit. If there was a slight criticism it would be the mattress wasn't that comfortable but we still managed a good night's sleep. I would recommend both this cottage and the area as a superb place for a break (btw food at the Old Gate pub is good but expensive)

  Reviewed by William4.7★Apr 2019

• "We had a lovely stay here."

  Owners were very welcoming and helpful. Very quiet and relaxing location with a few pubs close by. We went to the Miners Arms and had a yummy meal. Carsington Waters close by is a must visit. Cottage was extremely clean and cosy!

  Reviewed by Courtney5.0★Apr 2019

• "Very nice cottage in lovely location."

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Mar 2019

• "Pail End is a lovely clean cottage and ideally situated especially for the two pubs which both do meals and are dog friendly."

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★Feb 2019

• "Faboulous little cottage tucked away in a lovely village, with Matlock Bath or Ashbourne a short drive away."

  Beautiful walks surround you. The cottage was exceptionally clean and well presented perfect for two and a dog. Bed was really comfy and the views are stunning, really enjoyed my morning cup of tea sat watching the world go by. Owners live next door, very welcoming and always at hand if ever needed. Two excellent pubs in walking distance, locals are so friendly and inviting. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Feb 2019

• "It is in an excellent location, quiet village with some amazing pubs."

  The cottage itself is very charming and has all the essentials. It is very clean and right at the heart of the village. The only thing I could suggest as an improvement is perhaps a bigger television as the current one is way too small, especially on winter nights if you want to watch movies and the sofa can just about fit two people.

  Reviewed by Fardin4.7★Dec 2018

• "THIS LITTLE GEM OF A COTTAGE WAS JUST SUPERB."

  SHHHH DONT LET EVERYONE KNOW OTHERWISE IT WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE NEXT YEAR WHEN WE HOPE TO RETURN.

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Oct 2018

• "Beautiful cottage in a stunning location."

  Lovely hosts. We spoke to them as we arrived and as we left, they gave us our space while on our holiday.

  Reviewed by Nichola5.0★Oct 2018

• "Just right for two people and doggies."

  Owners very helpful. Would go back. Nice scenery.

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Sep 2018

• "Nothing at all it did what it said on the tin."

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Sep 2018

• "Well described property."

  very comfortable and clean.

  Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jul 2018

• "The piece and quiet, the views and the extra little touches of milk and biscuits left for our arrival."

  Reviewed by Thomas5.0★May 2018

• "Excellence location & spotlessly clean cottage."

  Perfect.

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Mar 2018

• "The Cottage was perfect and the location amazing for walks with our dogs."

  Thank you for a great weekend!

  Reviewed by Steve4.8★Nov 2017

• "We had a very restful holiday in a lovely cottage, very helpful owners ."

  Pleasant village, pubs with good food and dog friendly. Lovely area to visit for scenery and walking.

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Sep 2017

• "Lovely surroundings."

  Lovely local pub with excellent food & quiz night with friendly locals

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★May 2017

• "Lovely cottage with everything for a perfect holiday for two with a couple of pubs in walking distance."

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  Reviewed by Alison4.8★May 2017

• "Very helpful owner if required, but left alone if not required."

  whole break dog friendly ,even local pub [gate inn excellent food ] would definitely book again

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Mar 2017

• "Lovely well equipped cottage, cosy on arrival and all weekend despite the weather!"

  Easy access to loads of great walks/runs/cave explorations, thanks for a lovely break

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Mar 2017

• "The hosts were excellent and the cottage was faultless."

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Dec 2016

• "A private, quiet, relaxing, get away from it all."

  The owners "left us to it " but helped straight away as soon as we needed them. The village is unspoilt and traditional. It was peaceful away from the crowds of Bakewell etc, (15mins). Small, but very well desighned and equipped. I love that they don't charge for dogs at all, and we had two. I think it is a rip off in this day and age when some places claim to be dog friendly but charge up to £20 per week per dog. The only down side was we couldn't work out how to turn the electric fire on. We could have asked. Many thanks, would love to book again next year! MRS G Walker

  Reviewed by Gillian4.8★Sep 2016

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