The Belle

15 Customer Reviews

• "The location of the property is ideal for visiting Bakewell and the surrounding area."

  However, the property is in need of some redecorating in places and was not particularly well-cleaned on our arrival, especially the kitchen/oven/fridge. The bottom oven did not work at all and my email regarding this has not been replied to by your company (neither was a previous one I sent with regard to extending our stay). The tap in the kitchen often fell off as did one of the bottom outside boards on one of the cupboards. There is insufficient cutlery (forks). The shower is tricky to use - there is a very fine line between extremely hot and freezing cold and water leaks out of the back of the shower head. The shower is positioned in the narrowest part of the bath and causes extreme condensation as there is no fan in the bathroom. Generally, there is a lot of condensation on the cottage windows. The parking situation is very tight for two cars, especially as it is advisable to reverse park due to the regularly busy traffic when wishing to drive out. The area outside the cottage is covered in foliage and therefore very slippy after rain or frost. The downstairs area is comfortable and cozy (living & dining room) and the bedrooms are well-sized, with comfortable beds.

  Reviewed by Dawn2.2★Dec 2024

• "Our stay was wonderful."

  The cottage is in a very central location so you can walk everywhere in the town easily. The cottage is beautifully decorated and has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Bedding is of a high quality and mattresses are very comfortable. Highly recommend. Thank you

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Nov 2024

• "The Belle is in an absolute ideal location to enjoy everything that Bakewell has to offer."

  It’s fair to say after reading some recent reviews we were a bit concerned what we would find, however we found The Belle well appointed and had everything we needed, including good heating, which was very welcome as we had the first snow of the year whilst staying. Yes, it’s an old house and there will always be odd bits of maintenance here and there (we live in a very old house ourselves, so know what it can be like), however the house was clean and well presented. It was easy to find, just follow the instructions given in the welcome email. The only addition would be instructions for the tv, we just about worked out how to access the normal tv channels! Apart from that a great stay and to be fair did not spoil our stay. Thanks, we will be back!

  Reviewed by Janet4.7★Nov 2024

• "Does the property management / owners read the reviews ."

  Simple and inexpensive issues : Check bulbs are working Welcome pack - could this not include a Bakewell Tart ? Or milk in the fridge ? You expect the property to be how you left but no cleaning equipment or cleaning products ? Mattress needs replacing both rooms . My 3rd visit but sadly disappointed

  Reviewed by Shirley3.1★Sep 2024

• "The oven did not work which was very frustrating."

  The windows were so dirty you couldn’t see out of some of them. There was paint hanging or walls, the sink in the main bathroom was blocked, not really what I expected and it was disappointing. Having said that, property is in an excellent location which is the only things it had going for it.

  Reviewed by Thomas2.8★Aug 2024

• "Great location for town and river and a very lovely cottage."

  Bakewell is a beautiful market town and perfect for a summer stay. Suggest updating location on Sykes and Google. The what3words location should change to ///purifier.agree.motive, or there about, as the current location on Sykes is about 200m away. The location on Google is also further down Combs Rd.

  Reviewed by Michael4.7★Jul 2024

• "This is my second visit to the cottage and sadly none of the recommendations Were taken in consideration."

  Let’s try again! Bathroom requires a fan , window is not enough and mould and flaky ceiling is the result .Towel rail doesn't work Cream Dining room chairs, If they not able to he cleaned need to be changed. They are filthy! Bulbs to be checked . Minor adjustments at little cost .

  Reviewed by Shirley3.1★Jul 2024

• "Cottage, location and parking excellent Linen and towels also excellent."

  Accomodation could be improved with some TLC. NO operating instructions fo TV, Cooker or microwave, The heating control panel displayed in the cottage folder was not the correct model. Excellent carpets and flooring but no hoover to clean. The outside area in front of the door was covered in leaves and mud which blew or walked in. Replacement of light bulbs needed as mentioned in previous reviews. All easily fixed to give a perfect rating

  Reviewed by Peter4.1★Apr 2024

• "Thank you for letting us stay in your cottage, the cottage is in a perfect location for exploring Bakewell and the Peak District."

  The cottage its self appears luxurious with on trend decor. It wasn’t particularly suited for dogs as there was carpet in the lounge which we didn’t want to spoil. So we had to sit in the dining room which was very dark, this meant we went out a lot of the time. The bed were made up with lovely linen, however the mattress was v basic and uncomfortable. The bathroom requires an overhaul or some mould management and a new blind as it is all very mouldy. The decor is generally good, although flaking off in places due to damp. There were lots of ants within the house including on carpetted areas. It was unclear if the fire could/should be used. No wood provided and no instructions. So we didn’t take the risk. Which was a shame as after a long days walking we usually enjoy sitting on a comfy chair and having a fire. All in all, the cottage met our needs but does require some improvements.

  Reviewed by Lucy2.8★Mar 2024

• "Clean, comfortable cottage which is very convenient for the town centre."

  Issues with the heating and parking were sorted out quickly when we reported them, however the problem with the dining room light wasn't sorted, leaving the room quite gloomy. Overall an enjoyable holiday.

  Reviewed by Sheila4.4★Nov 2023

• "Good property with off street parking which was invaluable on the days of the busy Christmas Market."

  We notice that previous visitors had mentioned light bulbs needed replacing & these were still outstanding on our visit, but when we made an enquiry regarding the heating, Sykes & the owner were quick to help us get this sorted. Apart from the stairs, which you had to be very careful with, (especially at night, so we had to keep the bathroom light on), the house itself was comfortable and we would come back again.

  Reviewed by Kathleen4.1★Nov 2023

• "Negative: When we arrived (on a dark November afternoon) the heating was off."

  We spent an hour trying to get the heating to come on using the thermostat. Eventually we found the heating was off at the boiler. We never managed to get the thermostat to work and managed the eating by turning it on and off manually. The lighting in the dining room is poor so we couldnt easily read the heating instructions. The Radiator in the bedroom was turned off. The bedside light in the main bedroom had no bulb. There was a 9" by 6“ hole in the bathroom ceiling by the light switch. Looks like an electrician did some work in the roof space and didn't close it up. There is a 6" step down on the drive that it would be very easy to damage your car on or twist your ankle. There was nowhere to put drinks etc while watching TV, we brought a bedside table down from upstairs. General cleanliness was "ok" at best. Positive: Comfy bed! Great location near town. Hot shower! Lots of wine glasses

  Reviewed by James3.1★Nov 2023

• "We couldn't find instruction manuals for the cooker and the microwave and it took several days before we managed to get the clock set so the bottom oven would work."

  The cottage was very comfortable and perfectly sited for being able to wander into Bakewell. We would certainly book again.

  Reviewed by Sarie5.0★Oct 2023

• "We left the property after 3 days as totally unsuitable for someone with balance problems."

  I made sure to get a property with upstairs and downstairs toilets but the stairs to the upstairs toilet in the night was just too much. Tiled floors still very wet when we arrived and took several hours to dry - very dangerous. Several light bulbs missing from lights.

  Reviewed by Lynda2.5★Sep 2023

• "I came with my grandson, the cottage and beds were comfortable and clean although it was hot and could have done with thinner duvet or fan."

  My grandson loved it, that’s all that matters, ,very strange we could only get free view on the Tv though! You advertised 2 bathrooms, but in fact the cottage has 2 toilets and one bathroom, we managed ok, but wanted to have our own bathrooms. Location is perfect, we were more than happy with the cottage. Thank you

  Reviewed by Maureen4.1★Jun 2023

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