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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Electric vehicle charging
- Four poster bed
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Open fire
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
94 Customer Reviews
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"The cottage was lovely and clean and having a cake to welcome us was really nice."
The cottage itself was very comfortable and warm. We would recommend this cottage to all our families and friends.
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"We really enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops."
The owners were very friendly and made us feel most welcome. The property is well equipped and comfortable with a log burner for cosy evenings. Having an on site EV charger was a real bonus. Ilam Park and Dovedale are within easy walking distance along the footpaths from the door. I would definitely recommend this property for a peaceful holiday.
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops."
The place is charming, clean and comfortable. Owners are kind & helpful. The cake & goodies were enjoyed and appreciated. Plenty of walks from the doorstep, we didn't need to use the car to explore the nearby areas, it had a holiday break too. Thank you again Julie & John.
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"A lovely, well kept cottage in a beautiful setting."
Many walks from the doorstep and in surroundimng areas. Made very welcome by John and enjoyed the cake baked by Julie along with a bottle of prosecco in the fridge. I would highly recommend.
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"We had a lovely week at Slade Tops."
It’s the perfect place to enjoy the peace and quiet whilst enjoying the beautiful scenery all around. There are so many lovely walks straight from the door. Thanks to Julie and John for the lovely goodies, especially the delicious cake.
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"Cosy, well equipped cottage in a beautiful, rural location."
The EV charger was a helpful addition for us. We enjoyed some lovely walks at Ilam Park and Dovedale. Hopefully we will return one day.
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"Everything was first class"
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"A very comfortable and convenient base for the two of us and our dog visiting the Ilam area of the Peak District."
High up on a limestone plateau above the valleys of the rivers Hamps, Manifold and Dove, there are fine views all around and good walks from the doorstep.
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"A fantastic spot for walking; close to Dove Dale and Ilam."
Welcomed with the essentials... milk, gorgeous Victoria sponge, a bottle of wine, and sunny weather! The owners were keen to ensure our stay was up to expectations. A place to revisit.
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"The cottage is well situated and well set out."
The cottage is well fitted with all that you need. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Would stay again.
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"Great location for a quiet few days."
Cottage is has everything needed. Description doesnt mention there is an under counter fridge and a counter top freezer in the property. Not very big but enough to store a few days worth of food. Only thing that was a little disappointing was the water pressure from the shower, its very slow. A simple water pump would solve the issue.
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"We came for our holiday to Slade Tops for 1 week , the cottage and location are beautiful the surrounding are breathtaking."
We had an amazing time and the owners are on hand if you need them they were very welcoming upon arrival , leaving us a beautiful cake and a bottle of proceco. I would definitely recommend to others and will be returning again .
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"Fabulous, peaceful location."
Great walks right from the front door. Friendly and helpful hosts. Highly recommend.
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"I booked spur of the moment last minute."
Sykes and owner John worked very quickly to be able to process my booking. Premises were perfect for my solitary retreat and having John on site was reassuring. He gets the Star Baker award for his Victoria Sponge! Location is amazing with walks in every direction from the door...just lovely.
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"Lovely cottage- wonderful touches on arrival- Home made Victoria sponge cake and milk."
Surrounded by lovely views , and a nice little area to sit and read books. Nice to be able to just walk out the cottage and walk the dog.
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"The cottage was perfect for us."
Warm, clean and everything you need for a comfortable break away from home. John and Julie were perfect hosts and always available for a friendly chat or advice on the cottage facilities. The welcome Victoria Sponge, Prosecco and milk were greatly appreciated. Highly recommended…
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"Excellent property with friendly and helpful onsite owners"
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"Back off beyond but lots of ‘stuff’ close."
Very comfortable cottage with very helpful owners next door. Had a lovely, relaxing week.
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"Comprehensive welcome information from owners before arrival."
Freshly baked cake, milk and bottle of fizz on arrival. Cottage comfortable and very clean. Owners very helpful and immediately available on site if required. Location quiet and peaceful. Excellent circular walks from the door with easy access to Manifold valley and Dovedale. Would definitely stay again.
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"Great location and cosy cottage Lovely touches such as Christmas decorations ..."
Great location and cosy cottage Lovely touches such as Christmas decorations and home made cakes Friendly and helpful owners on site
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"Relaxing, cosy and comfortable."
Generous hosts.
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"An absolutely fantastic cottage, probably the best I've stayed in."
I would (and will) highly recommend staying here. Beautiful home made cake and bottle of prosecco on arrival was so welcoming, and appreciated. There were lovely walks from the door for me and Furface. You want for nothing in this cottage and the owners are nearby should you need anything (which you won't). The bed was super comfortable and a bonus of having a TV in the bedroom was hugely appreciated. Thank you for an awesome stay, your cottage is a credit to you. Bev & Gem x
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"Thank you for a relaxing stay with you."
Cake and wine warmly received! Very useful to charge our EV on site. Lovely setting with many local walks. Julie and John very welcoming and helpful.
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"Comfortable charming property with lovely features."
Beautiful views and in a quiet, peaceful location. It was a nice surprise to arrive and find a freshly baked cake and bottle of Prosecco in the fridge - very thoughtful. Really enjoyed our stay.
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"One of the nicest cottages we have stayed in with very friendly, helpful hosts."
Beautiful, surrounding countryside with lots of tracks to walk our dog. A very yummy cake, bottle of prosecco and milk provided was a lovely touch. We definitely would like a return visit in the future and will be recommending to our family and friends.
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"Once again we’ve had a splendid week away at Slade Tops, with lovely walks just outside the doorstep which our ageing staffie thoroughly enjoyed."
Couldn’t recommend it enough.
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"Wonderful greeting with wine and cake a real treat after a long drive."
Directions from Ashbourne would have made our arrival less challenging as we were tired and forgot the warning about taking the Ilam turning. Arrived in Ilam but no signal for phoning the owners and no one we spoke to in the village had a clue as to where we wanted to go.Directions for walks from the property would have been appreciated as we didn't want to get lost. The electric charger was wonderful as we are yet to get used to the electric car but we kept a check on the usage and were able to pay for the electricity. A sharp knife in the kitchen would have been nice but the appliances made life easy.
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"Perfect holiday location for us and our dog."
The cottage was more than we expected and we had a lovely welcome from Julie and John, plus their two scrummy dogs, with a cake and bottle of bubbly. Thanks also for the use of the ev charger, also for making our holiday one of the most memorable and we certainly hope to return in the future.
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"Beautiful comfy cottage and great walks all around the area would definitely return again"
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"Our stay was excellent the location was perfect the long drive down was bumpy ..."
Our stay was excellent the location was perfect the long drive down was bumpy but well worth it we took a pure electric car and charger on site as a boon made it so that car was ready for touring every day owners were very nice and so too gift on arrival of wine and cake weather was great all week which was an added bonus Brian and Pauline mid may 2023
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"We had a brilliant stay at Slade Tops."
Perfect location for walking - we really enjoyed the trails from the doorstep and nearby Ilam Park. The cottage was well equipped, clean and comfortable, and the welcome cake and prosecco much appreciated!
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"One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in."
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"This place has everything."
And I mean everything. Everything from a lemon zester to a washing machine to Netflix. And the location is just beautiful. From the drive up we knew it was special being right in the middle of rolling hills. From the window in the cottage we could see the new lambs running around. Perfect for walkers with public footpaths right from the front door. Behind the cottage is a footpath that will take you to Ilam Hall and on to Dovedale and Thorpe Cloud. And what a lovely, cosy place to return to after a good gruelling walk. A big thank you to Julie. So friendly and welcoming. Thanks for the fizz and the cake. Delicious!
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"Had a lovely Christmas break at this delightful little cottage."
There was a decorated Xmas tree to greet us on our arrival, also delicious Victoria sponge cake and Prosecco. Very much appreciated Julie, thank you! The cottage was extremely clean and comfortable and the log fire was an added bonus. The kitchen was well equipped, with everything needed to cook a Christmas dinner. Lovely walks right on the doorstep if you don’t wish to venture far. Our German Shepherd Rane absolutely loved it, she was particularly interested in the sheep that roam around having never encountered one before. I would highly recommend this cottage, the owners are so friendly and helpful. The only problem for us was access into the property. My husband is disabled and struggled with getting in and out , partly my fault as I should have done a bit more research before booking.
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"Excellent cottage, scrupulously clean and exactly as described."
Unfortunately the weather was against us, but you must be prepared for that if you book mid November. Only negative observation, as against a criticism, was that user manuals for equipment would have been helpful. Apart from one instance where help was needed, managed anyway. Might have saved me looking an idiot though with owner!
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"Lovely dog friendly cottage with countless superb walks from the door."
And there was cake
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"Only thing missing was a small frying/omelette pan - otherwise excellent."
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"A beautiful holiday conversion and magically peaceful."
Lovely cake from friendly hosts. All mod cons and super clean. The perfect getaway to destress and a 5 star experience. Highly recommend for any couples. Dog loved it too.
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"A lovely holiday thank you."
Warm and comfortable and so very peaceful. I lovely home made cake and bubbly welcomed us. Very suitable for our dog also
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"Wonderful cottage, cosy, with a well stocked kitchen, lots of maps/walks and leaflets about things to do and it was extremely clean."
Owners lovely people and the welcome cake baked by Julie was delicious and went down beautifully with the bottle of bubbles left in the fridge. A definite must go to cottage and a fabulous holiday location, we will be coming back.
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"We loved our week away in this gorgeous cottage in amongst stunning landscapes."
The most well equipped cottage we have ever stayed in, even a coffee machine! Goodies on arrival too which was a lovely start to our stay. Cannot fault it and will definitely return.....THANK YOU!
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"The property is in the most gorgeous part of the Peak District with amazing walks right from your front door."
There is loads of cool places to explore near by, highly recommend Dovedale stepping stones and Thors Cave. The property itself is lovely, with everything you need. The hosts had a baked a gorgeous Victoria sponge and left a bottle of fizz which really nice thoughtful touch. Highly recommend and will definitely be going back.
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"Wonderful accommodation everything you needed."
The sponge was delicious. The description of the property was very accurate. Walking in the fields was lovely and peaceful. Thank you for a great holiday.
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"Lovely cottage backed up by very nice hosts"
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"Probably the nicest self catering holiday home we have ever stayed in."
Lots of lovely extras, not least of which are the homemade Victoria sponge and bottle of sparkling wine! Also the added attraction of hundreds of lambs in the surrounding fields at the time we were there.
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"Beautiful remote and peaceful situation, warm comfortable cottage, with everything we needed (we cooked in), pleasant and helpful owners who left us treats!"
! What more can we ask for?
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops - it's a fantastic little cottage, cosy and very well kept."
We loved the location also, set right out in the Peak District countryside and surrounded by fields and hills - beautiful! Plus the owners were friendly and helpful. Would highly recommend.
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"Fabulous stay!"
We could not of wished for anywhere better to stay. John & Julie have created a fabulous holiday cottage which had everything we needed including the most delicious cake and a bottle of fizz. They were friendly and helpful but also left us alone. The cottage is in a stunning part of the Peak District great for walking with footpaths going straight from the front door. Thanks for having us and the dog we had a great time and will definitely be back!
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"Very comfortable cottage in beautiful, peaceful suroundings."
Owners were really friendly and welcoming. Easy to find if you follow the directions given. We will definitely be coming back!
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"A fantastic property in a lovely location, the owner Julie was very thoughtful and left us a delicious homemade cake, milk and a bottle of bubbly and she came to see if we were happy with the property, we will not hesitate to return."
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"We have just had the most wonderful restful break at Slade Tops."
The cottage was cosy, homely, well equipped and just what we needed for a Christmas break. There were really kind and thoughtful gifts left for our arrival too including a decorated Christmas Tree which was so lovely. The owners checked on us to ensure we were ok, and are a really lovely and friendly family. We did not want to come home !.
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"We loved our stay!"
The cottage was comfy and had everything we needed. We will be recommending the place to friends and family. There were lovely walks straight in the doorstep and we had a great time.
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"Very comfortable cottage in a beautiful setting."
Well placed for walks directly from the door. Owners very friendly and provided lots of useful information.
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"Our second visit to Slade tops."
Great location, excellent walking, lovely owners.
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"We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops."
The cottage was just what we needed after spending each day out hiking with our Border Collie, with all the facilities we needed for a relaxing stay. We thought that both the bed and sofa were very comfortable, and all utilities were easy to use. Julie and John were easily contactable had we needed anything, but there was no need. Set in some gorgeous countryside, the cottage is relatively remote but this only added to the tranquility of our stay and was a welcome break from busy town life. The welcome package of a very nice homemade cake and fizz went down very well after several hours of driving and we’ll look forward to booking again in the future. Thanks both!
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"A lovely remote characterful barn conversion, surrounded by great walking country."
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"No, generally it was a great vacation."
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"Because it is a remote area in the hills, people should be aware that you cannot expect a good reception for WiFi and phone."
It was a great place to get away from it all, just what we needed. The hosts were amazing and we would definitely return.
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"Julie's hospitality was second to none."
On arrival we were left lovely homemade sponge cake, proseco, milk and flowers.
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"We’ve stayed at a lot holiday cottages and this one has exceeded our expectations."
The owners were friendly and we arrived to a bottle of Prosecco and a home made Victoria sponge, which was delicious. It was clean, well equipped and very comfortable. It’s located well away from everywhere, it is one of 3 let’s on the site but still very private. There are several footpaths from the farm and you can walk for miles without seeing anybody. We had really wonderful time and would return again if we’re back in the Peak District. Highly recommended
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"Spent an very relaxing week here in July."
The cottage was fantastic and perfect for us and our young 4 month old Labrador. Julie and John are the perfect hosts and it was nice to meet them and their lovely Retrievers. The location is remote as advertised but less than 30 mins to Ashbourne where there are plenty of shops for supplies. We brought a weeks worth of food but really didn’t need to as we discovered that the local supermarket do deliveries so worth bearing in mind if you book the cottage. On arrival there was a lovely home made cake and milk and a bottle of fizz in the fridge - a very nice touch!!
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"Lovely away from it all location Friendly hosts (Thank you for the cake) Would definitely recommend if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of life for a short while for some peace and quiet to recharge your batteries."
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"Julie, the host, was very pleasant and friendly."
Nothing was too much trouble to ensure we enjoyed our stay at Slade Tops.
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"A perfect location for complete peace and quiet, plus great walks on the doorstep."
Friendly and accommodating hosts.
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"Absolutely stunning location."
Very well equipped and comfortable cottage. Great walks right on the doorstep. Would definitely book again
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"Slade Tops Cottage is fabulous with every facility any one would need for a very comfortable stay."
Marvellous setting and beautiful countryside with many walks from the door.
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"A wonderful setting and the perfect base for exploring the Dove and Manifold valleys, with endless walks through varied terrain."
Julie gave us a lovely welcome (from a distance) with cake, Prosecco and flowers. Slade Tops was spacious, warm and very comfortable, with much thought given to our needs.
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"Just one news agents in a 7mile radius."
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"A beautiful and serene setting which was remote enough for me to feel I had the privacy I needed, but also safe and inhabited with the lovely owners nearby (who had made a gorgeous cake that was there to greet me when I arrived)."
I would definitely recommend this place and will hopefully have a chance to return soon.
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"We had a really nice time here."
It was the prefect size for the 2 of us and our dog. I loved that it was tiled floor throughout so nothing to worry about with the dog. It was great to be able to step straight outside and be able to walk with the dog in open fields. Be aware of livestock though. We took an extra long line lead for our border collie. He was keen to start a career in sheep herding. A beautiful homemade strawberry sponge cake was there on our arrival. Much appreciated. The owners were a nice family with 2 gorgeous dogs. We are already planning a return trip.
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"Beautiful clean large accommodation for two (plus our dog) everything you could possible need in a cottage, kitchen had all the equipment you needed including a washing machine."
Lovely garden to sit in as we're we're really fortunate to have sunshine. Made to feel really welcome with homemade cakes and prosecco on arrival. Would recommend for a relaxing quiet break.
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"Spacious accommodation, lovely area close to a lot of attractions."
Dovedale, Tissington, Ilam and much more. Relaxing location. Would recommend.
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"Slade Tops was absolutely brilliant!"
! Off the "beaten track" and so quiet, ideal for a couple with a dog. The cottage is amazing and set in the most wonderful countryside with footpaths right from the door. Our labrador, Alfie, loved it. Its so very safe and secure. Julie, the owner, made us feel so very welcome. She had made a lovely Victoria Sponge cake and left a nice bottle of Prosecco cooling in the fridge....what a welcome. We'll definitely return!!
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"The cottage was lovely and I had a great week."
However I am very disappointed in Sykes and won’t use or recommend them as they charged me August prices when my original holiday was booked for May, I didn’t want to go in August, it was COVID there fore I believe that they should have kept the price I originally wanted. I spent pounds phoning to try and get the cottage as early as COVID would allow and to talk about the money issue but could never get through. COVID should not have been an excuse for the appalling customer service access.
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"We had the most wonderful stay at Slade Tops, the tranquility and beauty of the location is breathtaking and Julie went out of her way to give us the best experience possible."
The welcoming cake and drink were gratefully received, one of the best lemon drizzle cakes we have tasted. There were so many walks for us and our dog literally on the doorstep, all providing stunning views of the countryside, basically if you are looking for somewhere in the middle of nowhere to base yourselves for a break then this cottage is it. Thank you to Julie, her family and the dogs for the best 2 weeks we have had in many years staying in cottages.
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"Perfect cottage for two."
Despite weather managed a walk everyday to return to comfortable and cosy cottage. Wood burning stove with plenty of fuel really made stay special. Highly recommend if you want to get away from it all.
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"Really nice, comfortable cottage on a quiet little farm."
Lovely extra touches like some homemade mince pies for when we arrived and even had a Christmas tree in the lounge. Would definitely recommend.
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"We would highly recommend this cottage"
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"Great welcome every thing we needed very relaxed great surroundings we will be ..."
Great welcome every thing we needed very relaxed great surroundings we will be going back in the summer great break 10 out10
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"Lovely cosy, snug cottage, well off the beaten track, which was just what we wanted, dog friendly too, being surrounded by great walks!"
! Fantastic, unexpected extras too in the form of very yummy chocolate brownies and a bottle of prosecco waiting for us!! lovely to find tea, coffee, milk, etc too, the extra mile is well covered by Julie!! Another great extra was the dog bed too plus bowls!! Our dog thought she was in heaven, we'd taken two beds plus food, bowls, treats and toys for her (she's only a little bit spoilt!) but a third one as well, meant she had beds everywhere!
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"Although this cottage is quite remote it is situated in a lovely setting and we loved it."
There was a bottle of wine, carton of milk and as my wife put it the most wonderful cakes awaiting us on arrival. Weather could have been better but that didn't stop us enjoying this part of the country and would recommend Slade tops to anyone who wants a stress free holiday. Mike Green Leicester
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"Nice clean and comfortable cottage situated in good area of Peak District Nice area for walking Friendly owners"
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"A great base for a holiday, in a beautiful location, with friendly and helpful hosts."
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"Acces to the property is not what I expected, both doors have high steps to enter, not easy for the less mobile persons."
also there are six steps not three as stated in the listing from the kitchen to living area,these are quite steep steps and should be warned in the listing. there was an issue with the hot water in the kitchen very long time to come through ,then it was not very hot. the cottage is in a very nice peaceful area ,the kitchen looking a bit tired needs some up grading.otherwise it is a lovely place to stay. Julie &john are very friendly hosts not forgetting cindy the retriever dog.
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"A very nice cottage in beautiful countryside."
We were lucky with the weather which meant we went out every day to various National Trust Properties enjoying the drives to these places. We think it would have been a totally different experience if the weather had been wet .
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"Well worth a stay, location was excellent, Host family was very friendly & entertaining."
What more can you ask for.
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"Fabulous location, lovely place to stay."
Would highly recommend!
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"Beautiful setting."
Very comfortable cottage with everything you could possibly need. Julie was very helpful and accommodating when we arrived to no not water. Fixed within half an hour and other accommodation offered if problem could not be fixed. And on a more personal note Julie went over and above when she found out my husband was not well. Could not have been more helpful. Lovely lovely lady and my husband and I would both love to go back when he is good health to enjoy our experience at Slade Topsto the full.
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"Slade Tops is a lovely cottage in a beautiful setting, and is perfect for anyone wanting to relax and unwind."
The cottage is comfortable and clean, and is well placed for those wanting to walk, and explore the surrounding countryside. Illam Country Park and Dovedale are close by, and the area around Wetton Mill is lovely for walking or cycling. We had a lovely holiday, and would definitely consider a return visit.
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"Made very welcome."
Fresh flowers, a bottle of prosecco and a plate of just baked brownies awaited us on arrival. Wonderfully comfortable sofa and bed were lovely to come back to after a day out walking in the beautiful countryside. Loved it.
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"Julie and John have a great cottage, set in a wonderful location, and work hard to make everyone comfortable by providing not only the basics, but little things that make your stay personal."
The cottage is roomy, well furnished and clean. Enjoyed the cakes, wine and flowers on arrival, all of which go to make the cottage feel special and homely. The location is down a country track which adds to the overall feeling of space and privacy. It is in one of the best places in Britain, and if I was religious I would truly say Gods country! There is so much to see and do, and we were so lucky to be there to see the new lambs in all the fields around the cottage. Having stayed in many cottages in many locations over many years I can honestly state that this is one of, if not the, best. Thank you both, and hopefully see you soon.
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"The owner met us on arrival and made us feel very welcome and showed us around the property."
A bed and bowl for our dog was provided as well as a delicious home made cake.
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"The cottage was very well presented and equipped."
The welcome pack was very much appreciated and as to those chocolate brownies! Pity the same could not be said of the weather thanks to Storm Gareth! If there was a downside it was the state of the access track which could do with some infilling of a few holes. Overall a very relaxing week in a comfortable cottage and very accommodating owners.
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"We called to check availability just before midday and arrived 330pm the same day at this remote barn."
When we arrived the heating was on, wonderful fresh flowers on the table , pressoco in the fridge etc etc. A very relaxing 4 day break. Thank you
Summary
- All ground floor
- 1 x four poster double
- Bathroom with bath with hand-held shower over, separate walk-in shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Living/dining room
- Electric heating with woodburning stove
- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, slimline dishwasher, TV, WiFi
- Fuel, power and starter pack for fire/stove inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Ample off-road parking
- One well-behaved dog welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 3 miles, cafe and bar 1.5 miles
- Note: There are six steps down to the kitchen in this property and it may not be suitable for people with reduced mobility
The property
Located on Slade House Farm, on the borders of Staffordshire and Derbyshire, enveloped by green pastures, is Slade Tops.
This stone-built cottage boasts bundles of character, with exposed beams and brickwork throughout.
You will be invited inside with a traditional feel and all you need for that much-deserved break with your partner.
Kick off your boots and hang up your coats in the entrance hallway after a long, picturesque walk along the River Manifold.
Relax in the bright an dairy living room, which boast a high ceiling and light décor to uplift your mood each day.
Soft furnishings, a woodburning stove and dining area set for two will truly make you feel welcome.
Watch a programme on TV or simply unwind with the peace and tranquillity of the farm surrounding you.
Step down to the kitchen to rustle up a tasty meal for your loved one and after an adventure in the valley, return to rest in the four-poster double bed.
There is a traditional tiled floor and ample wardrobe storage.
Wake each morning to a refreshing shower or instead choose to indulge in a hot soak in the bath tub.
Ilam Hall, owned by the National Trust, is within easy reach offering riverside walks of the grounds, a charming tea room, Italian Gardens and youth hostel with a bar.
A 10-minute drive will bring you to the delightful market town of Ashbourne, with restaurants, coaching inns and antique shops to browse.
You also have Alton Towers nearby, and day trips to Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock are not to be missed.
Discover a plethora of walking, cycling and outdoor adventure from this wonderful base in the Peak District.
This cottage can be booked with ref number 998680 and 998681 making a total of 14 people.
About the location
ILAM, STAFFORDSHIRE
Ashbourne 5 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 22.2 miles
This picturesque village lies beside the River Manifold, among the limestone hills of the Staffordshire Peak District. Brushing borders with Derbyshire, close to the famous Dovedale valley, this village boasts a historic church and pretty, Alpine-style cottages. Ilam Park, owned by the National Trust, is the perfect place to picnic or stroll with your families and four-legged friends, boasting a riverside backdrop and popular tea-room garden for all to enjoy the year-round. The neo-Gothic Ilam Hall is a stately home now housing a youth hostel within the grounds, as sheep graze peacefully in the open grassland. The views stretch for miles across the Italian Gardens and a challenging circular walk leads you through 10 miles of stunning scenery, taking in Thor's Cave and Wetton village. About five miles away, at the southern end of the Peak District, is the quintessential English market town of Ashbourne, with narrow cobbled alleys, coaching inns and almshouses. There are many restaurants and pubs to choose from, as well as antique shops. For those seeking a thrill from rollercoaster rides, Alton Towers is easily reached from here and further afield you have the cities of Derby and Nottingham. A wonderful location for your next adventure.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas