The Hill

The cottage was lovely and cosy everything you needed was provided , the wine , milk and butter very welcome.

Loved reading the history of the cottage , lots to do around the area used the buses quite a lot thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Comfortable and characterful cottage in a good location for visiting many sights in Derbyshire.

Compact cottage, yet it offers all that two people could want on a stay.

Very close to Cromford Centre, with bus stops right outside too. The owners have not skimped on supplying kitchen utensils, etc, so if you wish to do some cooking, it's all there. Nice and very welcome touches were: tea, coffee, milk, some biscuits, and a bottle of wine all provided. Gratis! Many thanks. Very clean and well presented. Be aware the compact, curved staircase can be a challenge if you aren't too steady on your feet. The high-sided bath could prove difficult for some (albeit, a handy grab-rail is provided). Overall: excellent.

We had a lovely stay here, we would definitely return.

Thank you.

The cottage was ideal for the two of us, cosy, comfortable and well equipped.

the kitchen was compact but easy to use with everything we needed. the living room was comfortable with good TV services available. we kept warm despite visiting during quite a cold spell. The bed was a bit hard for one of us and the bath a bit short for the other! The lack of dedicated parking meant that on only one night we had to park a short walk away but most of the time we were parked just outside. Those minor complaints didn't detract from our enjoyment of our stay and appreciation of the accommodation. The location was great for what we wanted, a good centre for exploring the area with some great walks nearby, even from the door.

Everything we needed was there.

Also lovely extra little touches. Very clean and comfortable. The only thing I could say is that the pictures made it look like a little private seating area outside but it wasn’t. It was on a pathway that leads to all other houses. But wasn’t a major problem because of the weather at this time of year.

We found this cottage clean, comfy and well equipped.

The owners seem to have thought of everything, including a much appreciated welcome package. It is well positioned for public transport links and an easy walk to Cromer Mills and Matlock Bath. Just down the road is a local store that met our needs, and local pubs nearby. There isn't private parking at this property but we were lucky enough to park outside the property. The cottage has a free standing bath, which for us was an added bonus. This is a property we would return to.

A lovely cottage perfectly situated for amenities and walking.

It provided everything we needed for our break and was spotlessly clean and comfortable - thankyou, we enjoyed our stay

what a great place to stay ,the hill is very immersed in its history but has excellent modern facilities, i liked it ,the owners passion for the hill is clear and justified, and i felt comfortable there thank you,Kim from Dover

Lovely cottage with everything needed for a relaxing & comfortable stay.

Comfy bed, nice shower and a lovely deep bath. Lounge and kitchen were very cosy and the outlook when sitting in the backyard was fabulous. It’s no more than a few mins walk into the centre of Cromford and a longer but relatively easy walk takes you into neighbouring Matlock Bath. All in all a we had a really nice stay at The Hill and certainly wouldn’t hesitate to return.

Absolutely beautiful well equipped cottage loved the well chosen furniture which fitted into the cottage just like it was made for it.

We had easy access and managed to park our car right outside. Had a walk down the hill to the boat pub really friendly staff and the local people just made the night food was plentiful and well cooked. Local buses ran every 30mins and on time. The location of the cottage was spot on and we will be back. X

I've stayed at The Hill before, & always enjoy it.

It was a bit colder this year, so I had to put the heating on. I'm hopeless with anything technical, so I had a slight problem understanding the details that came on the small screen to control the heating. After 3 attempts, I finally managed to get the correct temperature, etc, & I put the heating back off in the morning. Everything else was fine, & I look forward to staying at 85 The Hill again, the next time I visit Cromford. (Jeff from Ayrshire).

Grateful for starter pack very much appreciated.

Very well appointed with everything you would require for holiday. Having been at another cottage a few years ago we were aware that the stairs were quite steep. My wife is Partially disabled but with the carpeting on stairs and hand rail this made access to upstairs easier. Only slight drawback was shower over bath as hight of bath made it difficult for getting in and out of shower. But all in all an excellent accommodation within walking distance for amenities.

I've stayed here before, & I always enjoy the cottage.

It's only a few minutes walk to the local store, pub, bookshop, etc. There are plenty of buses to places like Matlock, Bakewell, Buxton, Wirksworth, Derby, etc. I don't drive, so this is quite important to me. The facilities are very good in the cottage, & I'll definitely be back. I travel down by train every August for the books & music. Mr. J. Coulter. (Ayrshire)

Great property the only negative being traffic noise which started quite early.

A lovely cottage, well furnished with excellent facilities.

Great base for exploring South Peak District with good local restaurants and pubs.

Very nice accommodation.

Convenient location, no problem with car parking (roadside parking bay outside front door). Negotiating the staircase would be problematic for anyone with mobility concerns. Arrival instruction were good, and keypad access means you can get back into the property if you forget to bring a key out with you (!).

Well equipped and comfortable cottage.

Great attention to details that made our stay extra comfortable. Owners kindly provided bread, biscuits and wine. Would visit again

This is a comfortable, well-appointed, and very good value property in a great location.

The cottage is an original 18th century worker's cottage, and is quite small, but very well laid-out. The living room is a good size, with comfortable sofa and a dining table for two. There is always heating available on demand from the fire-effect fan heater. The TV and Bluetooth speaker gives you access to all the TV channels, plus complimentary access to Netflix, which is welcome. The bedroom is a good size too, with a comfortable bed, and adequate clothes storage. The kitchen is very small, and has quite limited worktop space, but I found that it was well-equipped and actually had everything I needed during my stay. This included things like salt & pepper, olive oil for cooking, sugar, herbs etc. teabags and other small things that you don't normally think of bringing yourself. There was also fresh milk and butter provided, which was very welcome. I had a very enjoyable and comfortable week in this cottage, which also benefits from the excellent local bus services stopping right outside. There are fantastic walks to be had right from the front door too.

We very much enjoyed our stay in a simply furnished but very well equipped cottage.

It provided a warm and comfortable base in a week of indifferent March weather. We very much appreciated the generous provisions which awaited our arrival. The Hill becomes very busy at times and is used during daytime by numerous lorries travelling to and from nearby quarries. However, this is characteristic of local industry and additional glazing to the windows largely eliminates traffic noise. An excellent bus service and walks from the door allowed us to leave our car parked at the cottage and to explore local trails eg the Cromford Canal & High Peak Trail, and other places of interest - a relaxing car-free week!

The cottage was perfect for a couple and a great base for visiting family and local attractions.

Though the cottage is small there is very clever use of space so there is everything you need even a coffee pod machine. The owners left a few lovely homely touches which made us feel welcome too. I would highly recommend this holiday let.

The cottage is very lovely, the owners have clearly put a lot of work into it.

There were some biscuits, wine, bread, butter and milk left, which was very much appreciated. A lot of very thoughtful touches throughout the house, e.g. charging cables left in the bed room and an automatic nightlight in the bathroom. Also, a lot of information about the area and the history of the cottage, which was very interesting and we found annual passes for the Cromford Mills, which unfortunately we didn't have time to use but very thoughtful! Unfortunately, the mattress isn't very comfortable and left us with stiff backs after two nights. As it is only a small cottage and there isn't a lot of space, the landing is a death trap in the night, you'll have to be careful not to fall down the stairs when going to the loo in the night. The shower is very small and water pressure wasn't very good. The cottage is right at the main road of the village and it was surprisingly busy, very loud during the night so we didn't unfortunately get the rest we were hoping for on our holiday. Over all, in terms of thoughtfulness of the owners one of the best places we've stayed, but for what we were looking for (relaxation and comfort) not quite right.

A beautiful and well equipped cottage, everything you could need for a comfortable stay, close to bus route and in a good position for exploring the area.

Our second stay. Thank you.

Had not realised we would be staying in a grade 2 listed workers cottage, the owners had done research on the original tenants and it was all very interesting.

It was a simple cottage, but lovely and warm and we had everything we needed. We had worried a little about the noise from the road as a few people had commented on this in previous reviews, but we wear ear plugs and didn't hear a thing! A good base for walking and plenty of historical interest, Cromford is a very friendly place.

Small but more than adequate for our stay.

I appreciated the rugs supplied for comfort whilst sitting watching TV.

We had a very comfortable stay in this lovely, compact & well equiped cottage - the welcome treats were an added bonus!

The directions & instructions provided were excellent & the detailed information about the history of the cottage very interesting. It's in a perfect location, with plenty of walks from the doorstep. Black Rock, Matlock Bath, The Heights of Abraham, Matlock & Crich are all walkable from the cottage, although there are also good bus & train links. Scarthin Books is definitely worth a visit & we enjoyed the hospitality of The Boat Inn too! Just be aware, if you are a light sleeper, that the cottage is on a busy main road.

The property is not really meant for wintertime.

The back door was very draughty. In the summer this wouldn't be a problem. The hip Bath was very high, and my wife being small struggled to get in and out. Parking was hit and miss outside the property and would probably be worse in the summer. There was a street opposite you could use. All that being said the property was clean and had everything we needed and the owners very accommodating and we enjoyed our stay.

Lovely cottage in a good location.

The cottage was well equipped and comfortable. Cromford had everything we needed. it was nice to be able to walk to pubs in the village and nice to be able to get the bus to Matlock and Matlock Bath to widen our drinking choices.

Lovely little cottage in a great location.

Very well equipped and comfortable. Managed to park outside the house but may have been lucky. We really appreciated the welcome pack and enjoyed great walks from the door. Not surprisingly in an old cottage the stairs needed to be taken with care. Cromford a lovely place.

I enjoyed my stay at 85 The Hill.

The only thing missing for me was an iron. Because I brought my clothes down in a wheely case& some in a backpack they were slightly wrinkled when I went to hang them up. An iron would have solved the problem for me. (Every brand of cooker has its differences, so instructions for the cooker would've helped). Otherwise, everything was fine, & suited me for the local Bookshop & musicians in the pub in the lane. I love Cromford, & have been going there for many years. Thanks for a nice break, & I'll be back in Cromford next August as usual. Mr. J. Coulter. Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. (Booking Ref' XG963489) 17th - 22nd August 2022.

We had a lovely time staying here - great facilities and a charming house in a beautiful part of England.

We had a lovely week at Slough Cottage, we were too busy to notice if there we cobwebs,

Lovely stay, cottage perfect and in a good location.

Thank goodness for the fan I the bedroom as some of the hottest nights this year. Also thanks for the fly spray, we think they were on holiday aswell as regularly came in each evening.

A beautiful cottage in a wonderful part of England.

The owners provided a history of the cottage which was very interesting. A very clean & cosy cottage. A great location for touring the dales. Hope to return later in the year

I had to turn off the radiators because the hearing kept switching on even after adjusting the thermostat especially first thing in the morning.

. and my wife spotted some cobwebs here and there but overall a lovely place to stay with lovely welcome gifts.. thank you :-)

Lovely cottage Clean comfortable and love the modern and older contrast Beautifully done

Beautiful cottage, very well equipped, lots of extras such as USB cables, Amazon echo and Firestick - but disappointed there was no Iron

This historic cottage has been renovated to a high standard and is comfy and well-equipped.

There were a few kitchen things I missed, but there isn't space for everything. Downstairs is quite compact, but a good layout makes it all work; upstairs is more spacious. The roll-top bath looks good, but I would have found a walk-in shower more practical. Good Wi-Fi (about 30 MB download). The Amazon firestick and account on the TV were an unexpected bonus. A couple more photos showing that there really is a fridge, with freezer section, microwave and useful dining table would have been helpful in the web-site description. There is no dedicated parking; but there is a layby outside the row of cottages, which is open to public use. I had no problem parking during weekdays, but it was more tricky over the weekend. Cromford is ideally located for lots of interesting walks and spectacular views, with industrial archaeology in every direction. Overall, a great place to stay and excellent communications from the owners on my last-minute booking - thank you.

Cottage is in a fantastic position and a great base.

The cottage had everything I needed for a relaxing break. Due to the fuel shortage there was lots to do within walking distance

We enjoy cooking in a self catering - part of the reason for staying.

A hob with only two rings and only two cheap IKEA pans with super hot lids which only could be removed with a tea towel made this a frustrating and mpossible task and should be made clear in the description and the cottage grading reduced. Pity as otherwise a nice property.

Perfect location for walking and visiting places in the area.

The Hill was delightful, the owner had thought of everything to ensure our stay was comfortable. The welcome pack was above and beyond what I expected and was really appreciated, thank you. The only slight downside was that the road outside is very busy creating a lot of traffic noise particularly in the morning but that's nothing to do with the owners, just giving a heads up to future guests. We hope to book The Hill again next year.

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage, extremely clean and well equipped, the owner has thought of everything one might need, as well as providing goodies on arrival.

The village of Cromford is ideal for visiting Derbyshire, with lots of walks and we used the buses too, where the bus stop is just outside the cottage. A lovely part of the country. We would book this cottage again.

A lovely little cottage, a proper home from home.

The owners provided some nice little extras, a bottle of wine, local biscuits, milk, bread etc. We also got a lot of use from the Amazon Dot, so could listen to some of our favourite music, which was an unexpected bonus! The cottage is in a very good location for access to many local attractions. You could walk to Matlock Bath (approx 2 miles), walk around the canal, around 4.5 miles. Also the bus stop opposite took us to Bakewell, so no worries about parking there. We ate at the Boat Inn, which was nice, but Cromford Tapas Bar was amazing! Also nice to have The Bell Inn just down the road. All in all we had a lovely break, even the weather was kind

Generous provisions, wine, milk, bread, butter, biscuits and all washing requirements, washing up liquid, liquid soap, shower gel and bubble bath.

Very comfortable. Would highly recommend it.

A lovely cottage - central to drives and explore the Derbyshire Dales andthe Peak District.

Easy walks to Cromford and Matlock from the cottage.

The lovely cosy cottage was well equipped for its size and the little extras, milk, butter, tea, coffee, wine and biscuits were an added bonus.

The surrounding area had some lovely walks and a bus stop right next to the property so you didn't need to use the car all the time. However, parking was a problem and the traffic noise was constant, many lorries passing from an early start!

The cottage was spotlessly clean, warm and comfortable.

There are lovely walks from the doorstep and it’s a cosy base for romantic evenings.

The owner of this cottage has thought of everything-even charging leads for mobiles!

Supplies of bread butter, tea coffee and milk were waiting as was a bottle of wine and local biscuits. This was our second stay in this cottage this year which is so well situated in Cromford and easy walking distance to Matlock Bath. We love it!

Wonderful cottage very clean with everything you would need for your time away.

Definitely going back thank you.

Beautiful cottage full of history.

Thoughtful owners who left a delightful welcome pack, containing a bottle white wine, local biscuits, toiletries, milk, butter, bread, tea and coffee... Very well maintained cottage, just a quick walk away from the bustling village where there are plenty of places to eat & drink and explore. The cottage had a really helpful book with info on how to work the cooker, heating and other general information, there was also another folder which contained the history of the cottage... so very interesting. This cottage is perfect for a couple looking to enjoy the Peak District and generally relax. I would highly recommend staying at this beautiful cottage,

Excellent little cottage in a good location, very clean and well presented!

The wine and other goodies were especially appreciated!

A beautifully decorated and exceptionally equipped cottage.

Welcoming and comfortable. A thoroughly enjoyable stay.

Cosy cottage in a good location with great facilities.

Perfect for a weekend stay for two.

The property was lovely and had lots of little unexpected extras.

It has been sensitively updated. The area was great for visiting the local attractions with a bus stop right outside the door if you preferred not to drive. The only thing that we found not so good was the traffic noise particularly in the morning from 5:30 with heavy lorries.

The cottage was well placed to enjoy the surrounding area and many things within walking distance (though The Hill is pretty steep!

). Although we had a car there seemed to be a plentiful supply of local buses that could have taken us to all sorts of attractions. Lots of nice extra touches in the property too, with biscuits and wine and also cooking oil and butter available for our use. Thanks very much.

Second visit to this great little cottage.

very clean and has everything you need.

This cottage was very comfortable and had everything you would need for a holiday.

It was great to arrive to find a bottle of wine, biscuits, and some basic groceries all ready for us. Good position with a great selection of shops near by and we loved Cromford. Definitely recommend this cottage and hope to pay a return visit soon.

Very clean and we'll kept a joy to stop here while working away .

I usually stop in big chain hotels this cottage beats them hands down thanks

We loved this little cottage and would definitely book again.

It was really cosy, had a lot of history, had everything we needed and was a very short walk into the village of Cromford, which was also an unexpected bonus, as it was quite unknown to us. A bottle of wine on arrival was a welcome touch, after a long journey around the M25 and then M1, arriving after 7pm!! Also basic essentials such as bread, milk, marg and local biscuits!! My only comment would be stepping in and out of the traditional bath to shower may be a challenge for some. The village has everything you need within a few minutes walk, including butcher, general stores, an excellent pub, The Boat Inn and some bistro style restaurants and interesting shops, not to mention the historical Mills to visit. Cromford is also surrounded by local walks, fabulous scenery and an easy drive (or bus/train) to interesting towns and the wonderful Peak District for longer walks and hikes. Something for everyone!

We have very much enjoyed our holiday in the Peak District.

The lovely cottage we stayed in during this part of our holiday enhanced the experience. It was well presented, clean and neat, and had all we needed. We are very grateful to Alison and Mark for the lovely accommodation. We will recommend Sykes cottages to all our friends. Thank you