Shepherds Retreat

81 Customer Reviews

• "We've had a wonderful stay at Shepherds Retreat the property was immaculate incredibly comfortable and relaxing with exquisite views."

  We loved all the sheep in the fields and dry stone walls. On arrival we were greeted by by a lovely warm and cozy lounge which was beautifully decorated for Christmas a lovely sight after a arduous journey up from Suffolk during Storm Darragh. We've enjoyed some excellent food and have met some very kind and friendly people. Thank you Alison for making our stay one to remember.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Dec 2024

• "A fabulous cottage that was very well equipped and maintained to a high standard."

  We enjoyed walks and bike rides from the door and the secure bike storage was an excellent additional feature for us. We hope to return to Shepherds Retreat in the future and will recommend it to friends.

  Reviewed by Penny5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely, well maintained cottage."

  Fully equipped and exceptionally clean. The underfloor heating was an added bonus. Ideally situated for walks directly from the cottage and just a short drive to Ashbourne, Bakewell, Buxton, Matlock and nearby picturesque villages. We can highly recommend this cottage, one of the best we have stayed in over the years.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely little cottage, Super clean with everything you need."

  Ideal for walking and cycling straight out of the door.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Sep 2024

• "Shepherd's Retreat is a delightful place to stay because of its clean and comfortable facilities."

  Its in an excellent setting so close to many of the beautiful Derbyshire hills and dales. Alison is a friendly and helpful host who is happy to chat about their farm life, and the local walks and eating places. We have stayed in Owl Barn and Hay Barn with our family but Shepherd's Retreat was perfect for just the two of us.

  Reviewed by Kathy5.0★Aug 2024

• "Lovely compact cottage everything you need is there & very quiet & peaceful."

  Had a wonderful week there.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had a lovely relaxing weeks holiday."

  Shepherds Retreat has everything we need being spotlessly clean, well equipped and comfortable. We walked everyday from the door along either the picturesque Dove River or the Tissington Trail. The lovely adjustable settee was ideal after a long walk.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Jun 2024

• "We have been to many cottages over the years…and this was by far the best one…."

  Well equipped, very clean and perfect location….so much so, we have already booked a return visit. Easy access to lots of places of interest and lots of lovely walks. Thank you…looking forward to our next visit.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Jun 2024

• "A very cozy and warm cottage under floor heating a bonus ideally situated in the countryside but to far away from towns and villages."

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jun 2024

• "Warm welcome, clear communication throughout."

  Regular cleaning during three week stay. All the facilities we needed and well equipped. Beautiful surrounds and easy access to all parts of the Peak District. Activities galore; great pubs

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★May 2024

• "We had a really wonderful week staying at Shepherds Retreat."

  It is a comfortable and cosy place to stay. We loved having walks right from our front door, especially the walk down to the river Dove and beyond which we did a few times. We loved the nearby village of Hartington and again we enjoyed the walk through Beresford Dale. It was so peaceful and tranquil. We enjoyed this holiday so much that we have already booked to come back again!

  Reviewed by Annice5.0★May 2024

• "First rate."

  Nice, clean and peaceful

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Apr 2024

• "Loved Shepherds Retreat."

  Perfect cottage getaway for two, feels like you’re away from it all but yet you are within easy distance of Ashbourne and Buxton for anything you need. Ideal for walkers with so many great walks on your doorstep, especially the river walk to Hartington. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Apr 2024

• "Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean, well equiped kitchen, warm, comfy, lovely views, brilliant shower, 5*"

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Mar 2024

• "Second time staying at Shepherds Retreat, a fabulous place with everything needed for a fantastic holiday."

  Great walks from the door and Alison is a first class host, thank you for another lovely break

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Feb 2024

• "One of the best cottages I’ve been in"

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★Jan 2024

• "Absolutely superb."

  Spotlessly clean, well furnished and very well equipped. This is a cosy paradise in a lovely spot.

  Reviewed by Ralph5.0★Dec 2023

• "A very warm cosy cottage, extremely well equipped and ideally situated for walking."

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Dec 2023

• "Lovely stay in a well equipped, cosy and very clean cottage."

  Lots of walks from the property with amazing scenery.

  Reviewed by Naomi4.1★Dec 2023

• "We loved our stay at Shepherd's Retreat."

  Perfectly placed for visiting many areas in the Peak District. The cottage was immaculately clean, comfortable and lovely and warm, we stayed in very cold, frosty and snowy weather. The Tissington trail is within a five minute walk and the views from the cottage are great. Thank you for a lovely, peaceful holiday.

  Reviewed by Gail5.0★Nov 2023

• "A very well appointed cottage in an excellent location."

  Home from home. Going next year.

  Reviewed by Kevin5.0★Oct 2023

• "Great cottage, beautifully clean and kitchen is really well equipped."

  Thank you.

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Oct 2023

• "We have loved our stay in the cottage it is spotless."

  The shower is fantastic the bed is so comfortable. WiFi really good. It's the perfect location for getting out and about we went to the opera house in Buxton to see a show and had pizza at the Bull and thorn along the way, we can highly recommend. We will definitely be back. ///cars.once.broached is the what 3 words location.

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Sep 2023

• "Great property, equipped to a high standard, very clean and well-maintained, ideally situated, friendly owner,"

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a fab week at Shepherds Retreat, a stunning location lots of walks from the cottage."

  Alison was very helpful, a lovely touch to find milk and eggs waiting for us. A lovely, clean, well equipped cottage perfect for us to enjoy the beautiful Peak District

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Aug 2023

• "Quite small but very comfortable."

  Follow directions carefully or you'll overshoot and end up on the farm. Brilliant access to Tissington Trail & Dovedale.

  Reviewed by Bryan4.7★Aug 2023

• "Everything was ok the main problem we had was the back door was sticking and very difficult to open."

  The other thing was the setee was uncomfortable. Shower was excellent, kitchen was ok only room for one person in at a time . Was excellent position for all rides and walks . The bed would be better kingsize. Overall an excellent Holiday was had and an excellent place to stay .

  Reviewed by Stephen3.8★Jul 2023

• "Enjoyable few days in a lovely property just right for the two of us as it had everything we needed"

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Jun 2023

• "A beautiful cottage in a great location, very clean and comfortable."

  We could not have asked for anything more. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Les5.0★Jun 2023

• "Excellent cottage set in beautiful and easy accessible walking country, Derbyshire can be easily overlooked except for some of us who have walked in the hills there for decades."

  Recommend Shepherds Retreat as a clean, comfortable, warm, visually great, stay surrounded with beautiful scenery which is easily accessible. Rachel the owner is very helpful as well.

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Apr 2023

• "The cottage was extremely clean and well maintained."

  It was equipped with everything we needed for our holiday (not a grumble or a problem but maybe a dish washer would be preferable to a washing machine). The cottage is very cosy, it was wonderful to come back to a warm hug after a day enjoying the countryside in a somewhat 'damp Derbyshire'. Unfortunately, because of the weather, we were unable to take advantage of the outdoor furniture but it looked very inviting and the enclosed garden meant it was also very private. Our second visit and it won't be our last.

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Apr 2023

• "A lovely property."

  Extremely well placed for cycling...the Tissington Trail is visible from the house. Although we had terrible weather for our cycling and walking we have lovely memories, thanks to returning to the wood burner and the comfort of the property.

  Reviewed by Anna5.0★Mar 2023

• "Absolutely brilliant."

  Booked it again.

  Reviewed by Trevor5.0★Mar 2023

• "Fantastic cottage."

  Excellent location. Owner friendly and welcoming . Everything we’d hoped for. Highly recommended .

  Reviewed by Jennifer5.0★Feb 2023

• "Spotlessly clean, everything that you would need for a perfect peaceful break in the countryside."

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Feb 2023

• "Really nice warm homely cottage."

  Everything you could need in the kitchen to make a meal is there. This is a walkers paradise, there are a number of walks from the doorstep. Unfortunately, the weather was not kind to us but we still managed to walk 50 miles in the week. Good job we took our wellies! Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Jan 2023

• "Fabulous. We have now stayed at this cottage four times and have already booked for the next visit."

  Reviewed by Ralph5.0★Dec 2022

• "Lovely, cosy, comfortable cottage."

  Beautifully clean with some welcome festive touches and treats. Great walks from the doorstep… we walked down to the river and into Hartington then came back through Biggin and picked up the Tissington Trail back to the cottage…9.5 miles. We also turned the other way at the river, through Milldale to Dove Holes then to Alsop Station to pick up the Tissington Trail back to the cottage. Close to a bus stop….great for catching the bus to the Waterloo Inn in Biggin where we enjoyed a delicious meal. Also great food at the Sycamore Inn. We would love to have a second visit. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Dec 2022

• "Second time visiting, will be back for a third."

  Beautiful holiday cottage in a beautiful location.

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Dec 2022

• "Lovely warm cottage in a beautiful location, very clean and comfortable."

  Would definitely stay again, the only down side was we had to come home!

  Reviewed by Elizabeth5.0★Dec 2022

• "I have 1 complaint."

  It is depressing returning home...

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Nov 2022

• "We throughly enjoyed our stay at Shepherd's Retreat."

  Very relaxing .Just what we needed . We look forward to coming back with family to stay in the other two accommodations.

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Oct 2022

• "This is our second holiday at Shepherds Retread and all was as lovely as our first visit nearly a year ago."

  We would have no hestitation in booking again when circumstances allow.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Oct 2022

• "We have now visited this cottage four times and that should tell you how happy we are with it."

  The owners are attentive, the cottage is wonderful and the location is perfect if you want somewhere quiet, remote and with lots of great walking right on your doorstep - great pubs too.

  Reviewed by Ralph5.0★Sep 2022

• "Beautiful little cottage."

  It was spotless with everything you need for a super stay. Lovely touch of a bowl of fresh eggs and a small bottle of milk. Beautiful walks from the door, and fantastic views with wonderful sunsets. The owners were helpful and friendly and we were told to ring them if there was a problem. We are hoping to return to this lovely spot.

  Reviewed by Allida5.0★Sep 2022

• "Wonderful location, so close to some lovely walks."

  Excellent accommodation, spotlessly clean. Lovely welcome pack including milk, eggs, biscuits and flowers. If I am really picky though, we would have preferred a king size bed to a double.

  Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely well maintained cottage in a great location for visiting the Peak District."

  Reviewed by Peter4.7★Aug 2022

• "Fantastic we loved our stay would love to come back maybe with all the family in ..."

  Fantastic we loved our stay would love to come back maybe with all the family in the other two cottages loved the egg thank you Trish&phillxx

  Reviewed by P5.0★Aug 2022

• "Cottage exactly as listed."

  ....stunning location with everything we required for another brilliant holiday. We loved coming in to our warm and welcoming cottage and being able to cook our dinner and relax forthe evening. The cows opposite were always looking out for us and expected us to make a fuss of them....we will be back to the glorious Peak District for sure.

  Reviewed by Tom5.0★Jun 2022

• "This is a beautiful cosy cottage offering exactly what it advertises & extra touches too in a perfect location."

  We loved it ,thank you . If we were to be a bit picky the bedroom door catches on the beautiful floor tiles making it noisey,bathroom door hinges need oiling & the bathroom sink waste doesn't easily open fully to drain the water. Finally a 2nd toilet roll would have been nice, but thankfully we took our own

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Jun 2022

• "Had a fabulous stay at this cottage."

  The area was amazing, beautiful countryside. Lots of young animals around the property which was lovely. Definitely would return.

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Jun 2022

• "This was our 2nd visit."

  That says it all ready. Beautiful, clean, functional cottage. (Great shower). Home from home. Everything to hand. 500 yds off Tissington trail. Easy reach of lovely villages. What more could you want.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★May 2022

• "This was our second visit to Shepherd’s Retreat."

  Everything was just as good as the first time. The cottage is so comfortable and welcoming. The whole layout is spacious and the underfloor heating is wonderful. It was lovely to meet Alison and talk to her about the farm - particularly the lambs! There is so much to do in the surrounding area - beautiful walks, spectacular views and interesting places to visit. Check the drawer under the tv for lots of local information. We will very likely return.

  Reviewed by Daphne5.0★May 2022

• "A beautifully appointed cottage in the most idyllic of surroundings."

  Very restful and serene.

  Reviewed by Christina5.0★May 2022

• "Wonderful little cottage, amazing location, will definitely come back as so much to see in the area,"

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Apr 2022

• "I would like to thank the owners of the property for a very beautiful and comfortable stay."

  We arrived and the cottage was just like in the pictures, in fact it was better than the pictures, it felt almost homely, the pictures did not do it justice, the high ceilings and the wooden beams were a beautiful feature. The kitchen was fully kitted out to our needs, and there was even things like washing up liquid and washing machine tablets. The underfloor heating was bliss in the mornings on the tiles, the view was spectacular, especially looking over the sheep and lambs in the surrounding field spaces, the bathroom was beautiful and very spacious, as well as the bedroom being as pictured too. We were thankful for the welcome book, it was very helpful for things within the cottage and also contact numbers for any questions we may of had. We loved the outside courtyard area, and the outdoor seating. We had such an amazing time here, and we would definitely recommend Shepherds Retreat to anybody that is looking to visit the Peak District and stay here, and we would 100% return in a heartbeat. Again, thank you for your hospitality, and thank you for sharing your beautiful cottage with us!

  Reviewed by Billie4.7★Apr 2022

• "Spotlessly clean, extremely comfortable and an excellent location so close to the exceptional walking in and around Dovedale."

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Apr 2022

• "A beautiful, cosy, well equipped and clean cottage."

  The cottage was in a peaceful spot but close enough to a main road giving access to many places to explore. Tissinton Trail and two beautiful Derbyshire Dale's were in walking distance of the front door. When the weather became unseasonably warm the owner went to the trouble of getting out the garden furniture so we could enjoy the sunshine and the views in the enclosed sheltered garden

  Reviewed by Jean4.7★Mar 2022

• "We really enjoyed our week's stay in such a lovely and well appointed property in a delightful setting."

  It's an excellent base for local walks and trips to nearby market towns. Although the weather was cold, the underfloor heating made it so cosy we didn't even need to use the log burner. We'd had to cancel an earlier booking due to illness but were so glad we'd rebooked. It was kind of Alison to take the time to check in with us when lambing was in full swing and the welcoming bottle of wine was appreciated too!

  Reviewed by Bill5.0★Mar 2022

• "Shepherds Retreat is a very cosy, comfortable and well positioned holiday home."

  Ideal for walkers and those who enjoy the beautiful countryside.

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely place, high standards and very relaxing place to stay"

  Reviewed by Barrie5.0★Feb 2022

• "Shepherds retreat was very warm and cosy thoroughly enjoyed the week"

  Reviewed by Charles5.0★Jan 2022

• "Lovely cottage, hardly needed to use the fire, very good underfloor heating."

  Reviewed by Jean5.0★Jan 2022

• "Awesome cottage, faultless facilities."

  Would happily live here. Cannot recommend highly enough.

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Jan 2022

• "Fantastic little retreat and some great walks in the vicinity."

  Hopefully be back sometime in the future

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Jan 2022

• "This was our second visit to the Shepherds Retreat and it was another fabulous experience."

  Beautifully situated, excellently equipped and the hosts are amazing.

  Reviewed by Ralph5.0★Dec 2021

• "Absolutely great place to stay and really enjoyed our visit"

  Reviewed by Gavin5.0★Dec 2021

• "The cottage was just as described."

  Warm and cozy, particularly as the weather took a definite downturn. Even though the power went down, we had a wood burner to keep us warm and our hosts kept us supplied with wood. Alison also made sure we were ok. Will definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Nov 2021

• "This is a lovely cottage in a fantastic location, one of the best we've staryed in."

  Only personal comment - would have prefered a dishwasher to the washing machine but knew what we were getting when we booked and this in no way affected our 10 out of 10 score for this property.

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Nov 2021

• "Stunning property and equally amazing location."

  ..so relaxing was debating locking ourselves in and never leaving!!! We will definitely be back and would recommend to anyone wanting to get away from it all. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Magdalena5.0★Nov 2021

• "The cottage was a jewel in the crown of the Peak District and the views were out of this world."

  It felt like home when you walked in the front door. Thankyou. Colin Lovesy

  Reviewed by Colin5.0★Nov 2021

• "The peace and quiet of the countryside, ideal location for cycling the trails"

  Reviewed by Graham5.0★Sep 2021

• "Shepherds Retreat is a great place to stay for two people,everything you need,here's the BUT, being out on long walks returning to base had to be content with a shower as there is no bath to relieve the aches of a couple of s."

  70 year olds. Not put off we would stay there again .

  Reviewed by Lyndon5.0★Sep 2021

• "A lovely holiday cottage."

  The only slight problem we had was with the directions. We found the group of three cottages quite easily, and pulled into what seemed the obvious area. But then we couldn't see the "nameplate" with the keysafe for "our" cottage. Eventually worked out that we should have stayed on the road a few yards further and pulled into the "layby" where "our" entrance was.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Sep 2021

• "We thought the situation of Shepherds Retreat was exceptional."

  A short walk to the River Dove, very near the Tissington Trail and a short drive to shops at Hartington and Ashbourne. Also convenient for days out: we loved Chatsworth House and Carsington Water. The cottage was comfortable and welcoming after a day out walking. In fact we enjoyed our stay so much we have rebooked for next May!

  Reviewed by Daphne5.0★Aug 2021

• "Fantastic experience."

  In fact, it was so good, we immediately booked to return.

  Reviewed by Ralph5.0★Aug 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a lovely location"

  Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Aug 2021

• "Shepherds Retreat was beautifully presented with many luxury finishes."

  To name a few would be the underfloor heating, quality towels/bedding and instant access to Netflix & amazon prime. A great deal of thought has clearly been put in to the Retreat. The Retreat is well positioned close to many of the must-see places in the Peaks, normally only a 30 minute drive. It's then nice to come back to peace and quiet, with the sheep and lambs for company in the nearby field. The owners surprised us with a bottle of Prosecco as we were away for our anniversary. They were also quickly on hand to help when needed, providing a great service.

  Reviewed by Abigail4.4★Jul 2021

• "Really a lovely lovely place."

  The Shepherd Retreat is off a very high standard. Clean and tidy with everything you could ask for. Set back off the main road with easy access to Derbyshire, and Tissington Trail.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2021

• "The local towns are really nice, especially Bakewell as there is a lot to see and do there."

  Shepherds Retreat is a lovely place to go away as a couple.

  Reviewed by Hattie5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely cottage for a romantic break away."

  Lovely nature surrounding the fields with lots to take photographs off. Bicycle track 200 m from the property, public right of way through the fields which is lovely to have a walk and watch the sheep and cows. So much to do around the area we spent a week here And run out of time to do everything we wanted to. The owners were very accommodating and helpful nothing is too much trouble, they even left us fresh eggs and two bottles of wine. Would highly recommend would definitely return worth a visit. And I am fussy where I stay so this is an honest review.

  Reviewed by Victoria4.4★May 2021

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