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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
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
93 Customer Reviews
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"This cottage was very warm and cosy with comfortable bed and a hot shower."
Very impressed with a lovely hamper which was a bonus, all in all a very good holiday.
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"Very friendly."
Thank you for the welcome pack. Nice cosy little cottage and very central for local attractions.
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"Very nice stay."
Second time we have been and I am sure we will return.
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"We were very pleased with the standard and cleanliness of the property, also the warm welcome we received."
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"It’s a lovely cottage."
Ideal for one or two people. The hosts are very welcoming and Carolyn had made me some beautiful scones even making them dairy free for me. There was also some fresh eggs from her hens and a welcome bottle of wine. She also made me a lovely fruitcake which was one of the best I’ve ever had! Being used to some cottages where you need to take everything with you it was lovely to find cleaning items and lovely scented handwash in the bathroom. The cottage made it easy for me to reach places like Chatsworth House, Hardwick Hall and Bakewell etc. I would definitely recommend it as a lovely place to stay.
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"Loved our stay at this lovely little cottage."
Nicely tucked away and in a beautiful setting, with a very pretty garden. Very quiet location. Can just hear the birds singing. Plenty of walks from the door. Really lovely hosts, Carolyn made us an excellent lemon cake and other extras such as wine, milk, eggs etc. Would definitely recommend a stay here. Also need to add, comfy bed, nice shower, cosy lounge and a well equipped kitchen.
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"The cottage was perfect for the two of us plus our Border Terrier Spike."
All facilities excellent and everything you could possibly need. The owners Carolyn and Graham live next door and nothing was too much trouble for them to make our stay as perfect as possible. Wonderfully friendly hosts. A quiet location in a picturesque village. We will definitely return. Thank you.
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"Fantastic cottage and place to stay and the hosts were great hopefully we will return in the near future ."
Ivan
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"A fantastic cottage in an amazing part of the country - a real gem"
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"A beautiful cottage with helpful and friendly hosts."
The welcoming touches were amazing and nothing was to much trouble.
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"We had a lovely week stay."
Excellent location. The cottage was perfect for our needs, comfortable and functional at the same time. The garden is lovely and peaceful to sit out in the evening and get the BBQ on. Many thanks to Carolyn and Graham for the welcome and for the essentials on arrival. Oh and the cake, mustn't forget the cake. All in all a great stay.
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"Lovely cosy little cottage in the heart of the Peak District."
Great walks from the village. Very friendly and welcoming hosts, the welcome pack is excellent and the cake was delicious.
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"Barn Croft Cottage - just perfect!"
! Super cosy cottage with fabulous garden - perfect for two people. Lovely peaceful garden - so nice to sit out listening to birds singing, sheep in the field and hens pecking nearby. Carolyn's fruit cake was marvellous too, along with many extras - groceries, eggs, butter, milk, bread and wine, along with fresh flowers. There is a hairdryer, iron & ironing board, DVD player, CD player, hot water bottles, washing-up liquid, dishwasher tablets, kitchen tea-towels, & kitchen roll. Elton Church bells ring on a Thursday evening and were delightful. Local buses to Bakewell & Matlock excellent - bus stop just by Elton church at top of lane. All in all a lovely cottage in beautiful, peaceful surroundings - would highly recommend.
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"I really enjoyed my stay there Mrs willson was extremely helpful and it was on a bus route witch was helpful for me as i don't drive and jack my dog enjoyed all the walks i will definitley go there again."
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"The cottage is very comfortable, cake was fabulous, garden is lovely and the owners very welcoming and helpful."
We really enjoyed our stay in this beautiful part of Derbyshire and hope to return soon. We can recommend the Tapas restaurant in Cromford for a lovely selection of dishes, and the Miner’s Standard in Winster for an amazing selection of local characters. Thank you again for a very relaxing stay, Diane and Ray.
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"We have just returned from a most enjoyable week at Barn Croft Cottage."
Everything provided and the cleanliness was of an exceptionally high standard and we were really made to feel at home. Everyone was so friendly and helpful. There are plenty of good walks nearby and it’s beautiful countryside . Also the chip van at the top of the road on a Thursday evening was an added bonus as the quality was excellent. A beautiful garden to sit in. We were sorry to leave but hope to go back next year. Thank you for everything
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"I really enjoyed my stay in the cottage,there was everything i needed including their own fancy fresh eggs."
Graham and Carolyn were very hospitable and even invited me and my little dog Daisy round on Saturday night for a lovely meal with them and two of their friends. If i come to the Peak District again i will not hesitate to stay in Barn Croft Cottage again. Yours sincerely Eleanor.
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"We had a fantastic stay at Barn Croft, can't think of much to improve about it."
It was comfortable, very clean, hosts were lovely, and the location was charming and well-paced to explore lots of beautiful places nearby. The welcome gifts were much appreciated, special mention to the home made cake! Elton as a village offers good walking options from the cottage doorstep, so ideal if you have a dog. The garden is well looked after and secure and peaceful. A very minor issue would be the wi-fi signal being poor but this is likely due to the rural location and unavoidable, so not intended as a criticism. We were very happy with our choice and hope to come back!
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"A perfect location and stay."
Very dog friendly and perfect for walks. Extremely clean and with lovely facilities. We would highly recommend and have already done so to our friends. Our hosts prepared a wonderful welcome package of cake, milk, wine, butter and eggs. Thank you for a perfect stay! See you next year!
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"We couldn't have wished for more."
Spotlessly clean; very comfy kingsized bed. Nothing needs updating or changing. Lovely garden and outlook. Very kind owners who made us feel very spoilt with a welcome pack on arrival. An extra treat of Rhubarb and ginger crumble mid-week was very welcome and it reminded me of something my mum would have done for us. Thank you very much Carolyn and Graham xx
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"Very kind and helpful owners."
Small but comfortable accommodation with extremely well equipped kitchen. Becoming a little dated in some other areas but of a perfectly acceptable standard. We were a bit nervous of the light coloured carpet in the lounge with our dog on what was a very wet stay. Would recommend staying here if you are looking for a quiet location with walking on your doorstep and lots of places of interest just a short drive away. Garden would also have been lovely in better weather!
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"Very warm welcome, Cake was amazing, Thank you for accommodating us with an allergy."
Would definitely stay again
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"Small but comfortable and well-equipped cottage."
A very good 'welcome pack' - the cake was really good. Elton is an excellent centre for walks.
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"A very warm welcome and a delicious homemade lemon cake."
Mmmm. The cottage was comfortable and spotlessly clean. Such a quiet location but convenient to visit the surrounding area.. Would thoroughly recommend this cottage
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"Really delightful cottage, beautiful setting & walks from the door."
The provision of cake, wine, milk, bread & eggs was much appreciated.
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"I would definitely recommend a stay at Barn Croft cottage."
The cottage is really cosy, clean and comfortable. The location is fantastic for walks from the doorstep and to explore the local area by car. We discovered some gorgeous villages: Birchover, Tideswell,Youlgreave & Castletown. The best day was spent walking around Dovedale which is an absolutely gorgeous area. I found the owners lovely, friendly and very helpful. We had a fabulous week. I can’t wait to visit Derbyshire again.
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"A lovely cosy cottage, just right for two."
Small but very well equipped, with a lovely little garden. Our hosts were very friendly and the welcome pack go goodies excellent. Elton a great centre for exploring the Peak District - great walking country with fantastic views.
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"Very comfortable bed, decent shower and adequately equipped."
Owners very friendly and helpful. We would return.
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"Excellent property well appointed and comfortable wouldn’t hesitate to recommend."
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"We are sorry to of had to cut our hiday short."
Hopefully the local pub will be sold to someone who will run it properly. Bed was lovely and comfortable, in the near future maybe an idea to replace the sofa bed with something more sturdy as after a whole it becomes very uncomfortable to sit on. Otherwise a lovely cottage in a lovely area.
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"We had a lovely holiday at Bancroft Cottage."
The cottage had everything we needed, was very comfortable and had been prepared to a very high standard by the friendly owners. Lots of wonderful walks straight from the door in beautiful countryside and a private garden to relax in when we returned. Thank you for all the treats. We enjoyed sitting in the garden with tea and a slice of tasty lemon drizzle cake!
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"Excellent little cottage in a beautiful area!"
Cottage was spotlessly clean and lovely 'welcome pack'. Kitchen is very well equipped, comfy bed, great shower and nice thick towels. Area is brilliant for walking, with plenty of walks that can be done from the cottage (Carolyn very kindly left us an OS map and information on local walks) but there is so many lovely towns and villages, within easy reach, if you just want to potter. Wouldn't hesitate to come back!
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"This is a lovely place to stay."
Ideal for a couple. Lovely, friendly and helpful hosts who greeted us with a generous welcome pack. A good centre for exploring the Bakewell / Matlock area .lots of lovely walks nearby. Would definitely return.
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"Really appreciated the homemade cake and welcome pack."
Cottage was lovely, very clean and warm and had everything we needed. Secure rear garden for our dog. Very nice, friendly owners.
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"Very clean, comfortable cottage."
Extremely comfortable bed, efficient heating and good shower facilities. Owners welcoming and lovely welcome pack of home made cake, (with list of ingredients) bottle of wine, milk and really fresh loaf of bread lovely pack of butter and basket of eggs - different colours! Well positioned village and cottage for visiting Chatsworth Estate, Bakewell , Castleton area and Frogetts Edge. Lovely village with stone cottages. Good local small shop for provisions.
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"It was a lovely place to be based over the Christmas period, set right in the Peak District with many walks either from the cottage or within easy distance."
The house was immaculately clean and we felt very welcomed by Carolyn with lovely local butter, bread and milk, a welcome bottle of wine and a tasty homemade lemon drizzle cake. A couple of days later the most gorgeous homemade Christmas cake appeared too, one of the best we have ever tasted! It was good to arrive and see Christmas had arrived at the cottage too! There was everything we could need in the kitchen, my husband is a retired chef/restaurateur and was pleased, (which is not always the case in a holiday cottage!) The enclosed garden attached to the cottage is an added boon for our young dog. We would definitely be more than happy to go again and would thoroughly recommend.
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"Cottage was clean and cosy."
Owner had made us a lovely lemon cake and made us very welcome. Would definitely book again.
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"This is the perfect cosy, country bolthole."
Beautifully decorated, extremely well equipped and very well positioned to explore Derbyshire. We particularly enjoyed the lovely views from the cottage and the stunning local scenery. Having fully enjoyed it in Autumn we are already thinking of returning in Spring!
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"A well provisioned cottage in a pretty village."
Very quiet and comfortable. We really enjoyed our stay. Owners live next door and were very helpful. Carolyn made me a special gluten free cake, which was much appreciated.
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"Great host"
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"A lovely stable conversion attached to owners home in a quaint village setting."
Many places to visit either by car or local bus service(free for senior card holders).Ideal centre for walkers or cyclists or just relax in enclosed private garden. Owners Carolyn and Graham were very welcoming providing some basic foods with wine and an excellent home made cake.She also made us an excellent meal one evening at a very modest cost, A great holiday!
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"Unfortunately 5 out of 7 days we were without wi -fi due to BT incompetence."
Caused inconvenience but not the fault of out host.
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"We really enjoyed our week at Bancroft Cottage."
The cottage itself was very comfortable & the garden beautiful & much enjoyed by our puppy. Carolyn was very friendly & welcoming & the meals we bought from her were delicious. Altogether a lovely holiday with plenty to do & see.
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"Small but extremely comfortable and well equipped cottage in a very quiet spot."
A lovely outdoor seating area being very private. Owner very helpful and it was nice to get a welcome pack on arrival. A perfect week in a perfect location for exploring the Peak District.
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"Apart from the weather owners were great very helpful:very clean inside"
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"The cottage was in a perfect location for us to explore the Peak District."
The owner contacted us prior to our trip to discuss our stay. We were greeted with fresh milk, bread, butter, homemade cake (possibly the best lemon drizzle cake we have ever had!) and a bottle of wine. She had also provided some information about where to eat (including up to date covid opening times etc) and things to do locally. We definitely felt very welcome and that the owner goes above and beyond to welcome her guests and make sure they have everything they need. The cottage was clean and perfect for our needs. There was parking just outside the door and a secure garden for our dog. We would definitelt consider booking again of we were to visit the same area!
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"The cottage is compact, comfortable and perfect for a holiday."
The garden is lovely to both sit in and also for a dog. We arrived to a loaf of bread, local butter a cake and some wine, The bed was extremely comfortable and there was a powerful shower. The cottage is well situated to visit most walks and towns never really having to drive far at all, we loved the scenery and our stay in the peak district.
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"We stayed during the Covid19 pandemic and really appreciated the measures that were put in place to help keep us safe."
For example the duvet had been placed in quarantine from previous occupants stay, along with the pillows. We had a warm welcome, with some delicious goodies left for us. Mark and Susan, Lincolnshire
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"Lovely, comfortable and well positioned cottage, perfect for seeing the area."
The owner made us very welcome, even made us a cake! Would definitely book again.
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"Everything was clean and tidy, the only thing that needed sorting out was the TV controls."
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"This is a beautiful little cottage in a small village but in an ideal situation for visiting the peaks."
The owners live next door and are very friendly and helpful but not intrusive. The cottage has its own garden which is quiet and secluded. Although the village does not have any amenities their is a farm shop in the next village and a supermarket 10 minutes away.
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"Pub is shut !"
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"Fantastic few days away from regular life and the hosts couldn't do enough for us."
They're lovely people who supplied us with lots of farm life goodies which were amazing! Highly recommended for any couple wanting a nice break away from life!
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"A second Christmas spent in this lovely cottage."
Extremely kind, generous and welcoming owners who cannot do enough to help if needed but never intrusive. The cottage is small and cosy but has everything needed to enjoy your stay and is always nice and warm. The welcome pack was much appreciated and more than expected. Carolyn the owner is a really lovely lady, a real GEM in fact. We will be back.
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"Although a family may find this a small cottage it is perfectly equipped, and with two of us and a large dog, just Ideal."
The lovely, private rear garden is quiet and restful; a welcome haven after a day on the moors. Elton is also quiet and restful, but a splendid base for many easy or strenuous walks. The lounge and bedroom were comfortable, and the owners were delightfully helpful and extremely generous in providing those little extras that make life a pleasure. Car parking was convenient and safe. A real bonus was the lack of motorway noise!
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"The owner provide some lovely extra touches to make us feel welcome, including a nice bottle of wine in the fridge."
The property is very well equipped. Although the WiFi signal wasn’t very good. It was very clean and tidy with a great shower. The location was good for walking and convenient for visiting the areas attractions.
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"Cottage well positioned to visit both Matlock and Bakewell."
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"Barn Croft Cottage in Elton is an ideal location for exploring the many and varied attractions of the White Peak area."
Set high up above the surrounding valleys the village is a great base for walkers and offers a variety of walks in pleasant rolling countryside. The cottage is small but is well equipped and comfortable and its secluded garden is a lovely spot to relax in after a day's activities.
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"Generous host, quiet and relaxed stay."
Comfortable bed. Elton is not the place to find night life and rage parties, but if you want to slow life down a bit and relax this oils be the place. Enjoyable drives within the Peaks, many hidden treasures. We would come again
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"Clean and comfortable friendly owners and very dog friendly"
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"Location.Location,Location!"
Exactly what we wanted to continue exploring the Derbyshire Peak district.Carolyn was very welcoming and the "welcome" pack itself was first class.We got exactly what we wanted,a first class holiday,and a complete rest.
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"Very welcoming hosts."
Lovely cottage, with everything you could possibly need, a few welcome goodies which is always really nice. We have stayed here before and walked straight from the cottage on some lovely routes, this time we cycled, equally lovely! We will definitely stay again
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"The cottage is delightful."
Set in lovely surroundings. Our hosts where very friendly and welcoming. The goodies left for us were a lovely thoughtful touch.
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"A very comfortable and well equipped cottage."
Many unexpected extras - freshly baked scones on arrival plus other goodies. Good walks from the cottage.
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"We’ve stayed in a few cottages in various places, but the hosts of Barncroft excel themselves."
From the amazing welcome pack, to the everyday comforts of your own home, nothing was too much trouble. Walks from your doorstep around the historic villages dating back to the Iron Age. Easy access to the dales and attractions around Derbyshire. Would definitely recommend a visit.
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"The beauty of being within yards of the owners who were lovely people that respected our privacy."
Cottage was immaculately clean with everything we needed or could have wished for. Surprise welcome pack with everything we required. Highly recommend and we will surely be back.
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"Excellent cosy accommodation of just the right size nicely laid out with great ..."
Excellent cosy accommodation of just the right size nicely laid out with great care taken by the owners to assist where needed and to give a very nice welcome
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"Peace and quiet in this tranquil village."
Delightful cottage a great base to explore surrounding countryside. Compact and bijou home from home lovely treats left for us.
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"A lovely warm and cosy cottage which was ideal for our Christmas break."
Both Carolyn and her husband Graham gave us a warm welcome and were available if needed but never intrusive. They were extremely generous both with a much appreciated welcome pack and even sharing a meal Carolyn had cooked. We really enjoyed our first experience of Guyzers ( an old tradition in this area ) and have already booked to return again. Thank you to you both.
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"Really nice people couldn’t do enough for us."
Quite small but not a thing is missing.The welcome pack is really a great addition
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"This is a very comfortable dog friendly cottage with all you need for a Peak District holiday."
The hosts were very welcoming offering to purchase provisions for us from the local shop if required. Provided by them for our arrival: milk, eggs and a delicious large apple cake. The bed was very comfortable within a bedroom containing plenty of cupboard and drawer space. The village is a lovely quiet spot in a great location for walking and exploring the local area.
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"Cottage was much smaller than it appeared in the photographs"
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"On arrival we received a very warm welcome from Carolyn and she kindly provided farm fresh butter, eggs, milk, a lovely home baked cake and bottle of wine."
I would highly recommend this lovely dog friendly cottage and will most definitely have a return visit.
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"Barn Croft Cottage in Elton village is ideally located on the south eastern side of the Peak District, a great base for exploring the surrounding countryside."
The owners made us most welcome during our stay.
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"The hosts were excellent."
They made us feel very much at home and their welcome pack was much appreciated.
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"This cottage was brilliant to stay in comfy clean and very dog friendly, very central for our needs, could have gone walking ever day without using the car which is great, welcome pack the best we have had, owners very friendly and helpful if needed, the only downside no where to eat out in the village but plenty of pubs nearby."
good enough to recommend and use again. thanks for a great stay
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"Cosy , warm and a very warm welcome from Carolyn , this was our 2nd visit and we hope to return again."
Perfect for touring the area as the cottage is within easy reach of the popular towns and villages, many walks and cycle tracks etc.
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"Good host/hostess."
Friendly area altogether.
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"What a lovely cosy cottage in a very pretty setting."
We had an excellent time. The cottage was perfect and Carolyn made sure we had everything we needed and more. The extra treats were very welcome especially the lemon drizzle cake! The little garden was very private and great for our little dog. We would love to visit again to enjoy the lovely little village and the surrounding country side. A little gem!
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"BARNCROFT COTTAGE The cottage was excellent-warm and cosy in foggy and cold weather!"
The welcome pack was especially good-not just essentials,but tasty luxuries! Our dog also enjoyed the visit and lots of walks.
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"A lovely cottage in Elton, which is also a lovely village."
The week we choose we had snow and it was fantastic, to take the dog out and walk the fields etc. We had a warm welcome and the cottage is very comfortable, the owners have ploughed money back into the high standard of furnishings etc. Highly recommend. We hope to visit again in the Autumn.
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"Our host, Carolyn, was very welcoming and friendly."
She advised us on local facilities and could not have been more helpful to us. We were at the cottage for New Year's Eve and were invited from the amazing local pub, to go up the church bell tower with the bell ringers to watch them ring in The new year! We then were asked to go into the church to join the villagers for auld Lang syne. Very memorable. We did two wonderful long walks and found the pubs welcoming - even with our muddy boots - and dog friendly.
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"The owners were very helpful."
Very nice starter pack in fridge plus a delicious cake. Would return here without hesitation
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"The owner went out of her way to make our stay an enjoyable experience and the cottage was spotless."
Won't hesitate to book again for another stay in Elton.
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"The owners went over and above to make us welcome."
The cottage was beautiful kept. We will definitely be booking for next year
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"Lovely cosy well equipped cottage , owner is very welcoming ."
We are going back in may.
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"Excellent location for walking."
Small but cosy cottage with all facilities you would need. Very friendly and helpful owner who provided many little extras including home made cake (delicious enter walking), flowers and wine.
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"We had a delightful welcome."
Everything was as we expected. This is a lovely, cosy little property - no frills and fancies but everything we needed and the offer from the owner for anything else we might need. What more to ask for? Thank you.
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"Lovely clean comfortable cottage."
Owners couldn't do enough for us, very friendly and gave us lots of info about things to do and see in the area. When we arrived they met us and had local milk, butter and bread all ready for us, along with freshly baked scones, which were delicious! We also had fresh lemon drizzle cake 2 days later. Cottage is set in a very small quiet village with easy access to the Peaks. We had a very relaxing and enjoyable break.
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"The cottage is perfect for two and a dog!"
(Or equally lovely with no dog). In a gorgeous setting, the cottage was a joy to return "home" to after a refreshing wonder in the countryside. Other points: - cleanliness: absolutely pristine. - brilliantly equipped. - Very cosy, even a patch of heated floor in the winter which the dog enjoyed - graden area is lovely and in summer would make a nice place to sit out - The owner is absolutely lovely! Even the welcome pack was very thoughtfully done. My mum and I had a fabulous getaway few days and I would definitely recommend staying here.
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"We had a lovely stay, and the owner was extremely welcoming, a lovely part of the world."
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"Carolyn, the cottage owner was very helpful and friendly and added extra touches that made our stay special such as baking a cake."
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"The owner met us and was very nice and made us feel very welcome and had been out and got us milk eggs etc."
She was very genuine and wanted us to feel at home.
Summary
- All ground floor. 1 x double bedroom
- Shower room with shower, washbasin and WC
- Very well equipped fitted kitchen
- Pleasant, airy sitting room with sofa and easy chair and stable door leading to pretty garden
- Entrance hall.
- Gas central heating, electric underfloor heating in hallway and bathroom
- Gas cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, TV, radio/CD player, WiFi
- Shared use of washing machine and tumble dryer
- All fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Ample off road parking
- Delightful garden and private sitting area with garden furniture and BBQ and shared use of owner's large garden with superb views of surrounding hills
- One well-behaved dog welcome at £15 per week
- Sorry, no smoking
- Storage for bikes
- Pub (no food served) 5 mins, shop and pub (serving food) 1 mile
- Note: Please contact owner for details of service from local community village shop if you would like to arrange a delivery
- Please note that this property will not accept bookings from a Saturday to Saturday The owner would like to mention that given the current situation with corona virus, this property is in an isolated rural location, if in the event the pubs and restaurants close, the owner has purchased frozen meals and can also provide home cooked food as long as this is booked in advance with the owner
The property
Winster 1 mile. A picturesque stone-built cottage adjoining the main house, situated in the small and peaceful Peak village of Elton, 1 mile from Winster.
Elton sits in a superb elevated position, more than 900ft above sea level, with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside - a paradise for walkers.
The property has been furnished and decorated to a good standard and offers very comfortable, well equipped holiday accommodation, all on the ground floor.
The owners live in the adjoining property and personally welcome visitors.
An ideal retreat for enjoying the Peak District at any time of the year.
About the location
ELTON
Winster 1 mile; Matlock 5 miles; Bakewell 5 miles.
The small peaceful village of Elton is situated in a superb elevated position on the White Peak Plateau, in the heart of the Peak District National Park. More than 900ft above sea level and with wonderful views of the surrounding countryside, the village is a popular centre for walkers, lying within a few miles of the Tissington and High Peak walking/cycling trails and The Limestone Way. Just 1 mile away is the pretty village of Winster, famous for its Morris dancers, Wakes festivities (every June) and annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race - a fascinating spectacle and well worth a visit! Bakewell, Chatsworth, Matlock, Buxton and Castleton, along with the cities of Sheffield and Derby are all within driving distance.