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We had a car breakdown and the owner helped us out and gave us good advice. The property itself was comfortable and in a great location with views across the dales .
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Mar 2025
"This is a lovely cottage, in a perfect, peaceful location."
Everything we needed was provided and the owner was really helpful.
If you're booking, do make sure you note the owner's directions. The village is small but it's not easy to find turning space if you go the wrong way.
Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Mar 2025
"We enjoyed our week at Sycamore Cottage."
It was a warm and comfortable place as the temperature dropped.
The cottage was well placed for many of the Peak Districts attractions. It was also well placed for many pubs, especially The Bulls Head in the village.
Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2025
"We had a great week at Sycamore cottage."
The house is cosy, well equipped and in a great location for exploring the Peak District. I would happily stay there again.
Reviewed by Philip5.0★Nov 2024
"Well thank you Maveen, so friendly."
... a lovely homely, cosy cottage and we could so easily move in and become your new neighbours. A fantastic garden and pond, so beautiful. Everything we needed and more, lovely and warm, plenty of hot water... certainly a property to return to. Nothing to complain about..WiFi not an issue, spacious parking, gate wasn't a problem for us, you park right next to your accommodation so unloading/loading is easy. Great peaceful base for walking in the Peak and swimming at Hathersage pool. Good pub, Bulls Head close by if you don't wish to cook.. however facilities in cottage are excellent for self catering.
Thank you for a lovely holiday.. best regards to you.
Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Oct 2024
"Cottage was ideally placed to visit the towns and villages of the area, with a number of good walks on the doorstep."
The cottage was very spacious for 2 people and was kept very warm and cozy. With being in a small village the internet dropped a couple of times, but Maveen showed is how to reset it and it was up and running in a few minutes. There is a nice pub in the village, but no shops , however, there is a good Spar shop in Calver just over 3 miles away. Maveen was very helpful and gave us tips about the area. I would be happy to reccommend this cottage.
Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Sep 2024
"Sycamore Cottage is in a great location."
We found it thoughtfully equipped, very clean and with practical, comfortable, traditional country furnishings in keeping with the character and age of the property. We visited during a sudden cold spell but the central heating was efficient and we had no problems with condensation. The wi-fi wasn’t working when we arrived but this was instantly rectified by rebooting the modem in the double bedroom after which it was fine all week. The gates weren’t an issue - quite a common feature in country properties in our experience. Maveen is a friendly, welcoming, non-intrusive host. We would definitely stay at the cottage again if revisiting the area.
Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Sep 2024
"A great base for discovering the Peaks for a weeks hiking."
3 things to highlight on listing would be , you have to close & open a large gate every time you drive in or out on a concealed entry , your welcome dog can’t poo in the garden , so you have to dress & walk around the village for dogs toilet needs of a early morning & Before you go to bed & lastly the weather was warm for our week mostly but of an evening the cottage was cold & we had no control to turn the central heating on , only a electric fan heat that wasn’t great . I wouldn’t return to the property , but would say Maveen was a great host & very welcoming.
Reviewed by Richard3.4★Aug 2024
"Lovely cottage enjoyed our stay bed's very comfortable only thing is bed on ..."
Lovely cottage enjoyed our stay bed's very comfortable only thing is bed on wheels so would move when sat on perhaps something to wedge in wheel
Reviewed by Tina4.4★Jul 2024
"Very comfortable, well equipped, excellently situated for exploring the Peaks."
Foolow itself is a pretty little village - no shops, but a very good pub. We'd definitely stay here again.
Reviewed by Emma5.0★Jul 2024
"Very comfortable cottage."
Showers were good. Kitchen equipment was more than adequate. We had a very enjoyable
Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Jun 2024
"Oh dear. Not quite what we expected."
Appreciate that Sycamore Cottage
is an old building and, although looked cosy, it was very 'dated' and very
dowdy. The old fashioned, unmatching furniture needed updating, as did
the dull decoration. Kitchen area was bright but oh so small. The downstairs
shower/toilet facilities were abysmal and seemed to be pieced together by odd bits of wood. No heating, so very cold when leaving the shower. Plenty of cobwebs around in the toilet area.
Very comfortable beds. The whole cottage smelled musty and a lot of
condensation formed in the bedrooms and downstairs shower.
Such a pity as the cottage sits in a lovely little village.
Reviewed by Rodney2.8★May 2024
"The owner was very nice and the cottage was comfortable and pleasant to stay in"
Reviewed by Frances5.0★May 2024
"The wifi was a non-starter, partly due to the unreliable signal in the area but also there seemed to be something intermittent in the house as well."
It should be labelled intermittent in the write up.
We cooked all our evening meals and there were odd things missing in the utensils.
The stairs were very steep for me and our dog there should be a warning as well.
However the whole cottage was comfortable and very clean and the owner was on hand for questions where necessary. Overall we had a delightful stay.
Reviewed by Dilys3.4★May 2024
"We were cosy."
Quiet. Quite happy - just what we wanted.
Reviewed by Norman5.0★May 2024
"Pretty little cottage ideal for walkers without dogs."
To many notes about shut windows when going out, shut gate, don’t let your dog use the garden for toilet use the green in the village, put the heater on for hot water for 15 minutes only. Now for the good stuff the beds are terrible double is to soft and full of lumps the two twin beds are so hard more comfortable on the floor. You have no control of the heating it is controlled by the owner next door it comes on at 8.30am then goes off for the rest of the day and comes back on at 4.30pm. So in between these times it get very cold left after 2days paid for 7 as I ended up with a very bad cold. The Wi-Fi is nonexistent got left a message by owner you might get a signal if you went in the porch or hold your phone up in the air in the corner of the bedroom what a joke you cannot get a signal anywhere. Would not recommend this place.
"Hi Sylvia, thank you for taking the time to leave feedback. I feel like there have been a number of misunderstandings that could have been rectified if you spoke to me or Sykes while you were in the property. The notes about the windows and the gate are purely for the safety of the property and your belongings (sometimes people need reminders). The note about the immersion heater explained that it only takes 15 minutes for the water to gt hot after switching it on. The green area is just at the bottom of my drive and we ask that people not to allow their pets to use the garden to ensure that it is a tidy and presentable space for all guests. The heating is on a timer and comes on at 7 a.m. and goes off at 10 a.m, but there is an electric fire in the living room in case you get a bit chilly. The WiFi in the property has only recently been upgraded, so we're sorry to hear if you struggled with it, but the note was referring to mobile phone signal as there isn't very good reception for that in the property.
We're sorry to hear that you left the property early and that you don't feel it was for you."
Property Owner
Reviewed by Sylvia1.9★Apr 2024
"We can highly recommend Sycamore cottage, it's quiet, cosy and warm with a wonderful garden."
The owner lives on site and is a great host. Foolow is a lovely village with lots of walks from the door or just a short distance away. The village pub serves very good food; it also has a small supply of bread and cakes from Bakewell Bakery available to purchase. There's no shop in Foolow but there's a well stocked Spar a couple of miles away in Calver.
Reviewed by Ian4.4★Feb 2024
"We had a lovely time at this delightful cottage in the very pretty village of Foolow."
The cottage was cosy and very well equipped and there was a lovely seating area near a pretty fish pond. The cottage is very well situated for touring the dales. We would love to return one day.
Reviewed by Sharon5.0★Sep 2023
"Very lovely cottage set in a great location"
Reviewed by Rowland5.0★Sep 2023
"Very nice stay at Sycamore cottage, it was good to speak with Maveen the property owner."
We will book again when returning to Peak District.
Reviewed by Marilynn4.7★Aug 2023
"Really enjoyed our time at Sycamore Cottage."
The Cottage was extremely clean, well laid out and a nice place to be. The position of the Cottage Is excellent, close to beautiful scenery and places of interest. The village of Foolow is very nice and would thoroughly recommend a visit to the local pub, The Bulls Head, great for food and beer. All in all a great holiday was had by all.
Reviewed by Wayne4.7★Aug 2023
"An excellent property with everything that we needed"
Reviewed by Bryan5.0★Jul 2023
"We had a very enjoyable and relaxing week."
Sycamore Cottage is cosy, comfortable and welcoming, and the garden in particular is a delight.
Maveen the owner lives next door if you need her, but totally respects guests' privacy.
The cottage was immaculately clean. It is well placed for walks and visits. The advice to reverse into the drive is sound - thanks to the owner for that. I would add that having a second person watching for traffic on the pavement opposite really helped!
The only very minor inconvenience for us was the lack of a freezer. (We were aware of this in advance and planned accordingly). There is excellent food shopping at Buxton (Waitrose, Aldi and Morrisons, all within a short distance).
A special recommendation for the Proper Pasty shop in Bakewell - really excellent coffee and pastries!
Reviewed by William4.7★Jul 2023
"Lovely comfortable cottage in the heart of the dales, I would thoroughly recommend it and would stay again."
The owner was a lovely friendly lady (we saw her occasionally as she lived next door).
Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2023
"I had not picked up from the information that there is no washing machine, nor even a wash line in this property."
For one week that would be acceptable, but for two weeks I think this needs to be highlighted to clients.
Reviewed by Judith4.1★Jun 2023
"Sycamore cottage is a very comfortable base for exploring the northern part of the Peak District and the Hope Valley."
Foolow is a charming hamlet with a very good pub a few minutes walk from the cottage. There is so much to do in the area…a week is not enough!
Reviewed by Ruth3.8★Jun 2023
"Beautiful clean well equipped comfy cottage would definitely recommend it lovely village and pub"
Reviewed by Sandra5.0★May 2023
"The property, in a beautiful location, is lovely it had everything we needed and more a home from home"
Reviewed by Christine5.0★Apr 2023
"A lovely cottage, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay thank you"
Reviewed by E5.0★Apr 2023
"Another lovely week at Sycamore Cottage, it is one of our favourite places."
Just lovely and welcoming
We will be back
Thanks Mauveen
Reviewed by Angus5.0★Mar 2023
"Cottage,location and area are all first class."
The owner was the best host we have had,including getting the car dug out of the snow! We would look forward to going back.
Thank you for your kind feedback Sylvia and Tom. It was a pleasure to meet you both and I look forward to seeing you again in the future . Maveen
Property Owner
Reviewed by Thomas5.0★Mar 2023
"I have just returned from a week's stay at Sycamore Cottage in Foolow."
I found the property to be lovely and clean and it had everything that we required for our stay. The garden is beautiful. The owner Maureen lives in the cottage next door and is on hand to give any advice if required. I will certainly return to this cottage. Foolow is also lovely and the staff at the Bull's Head Pub are very friendly and accommodating
Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Sep 2022
"Comfortable cottage ."
Pleasant owner who didn't interfere but who was there if we needed her.
Reviewed by Elizabeth4.7★May 2022
"Our stay was excellent ."
A lovely cosy cottage in a beautiful village and with a delightful hostess.
Reviewed by Janet5.0★Apr 2022
"Lovely cottage quiet clean comfotable,ideal location and base."
Met with the owner very helpful and friendly lady,very likely to return.nocomplaints at all.
Reviewed by S5.0★Apr 2022
"Lovely holiday cottage in a beautiful Peak District village."
Thank you for a lovely stay and for all of the little touches that made our stay even better. It was so nice to be able to leave the cottage and go straight into the countryside with the rolling hills and lambs. Very clean and well-looked-after and we hope to come back.
Reviewed by Genevieve4.7★Apr 2022
"Had a lovely time at Cottage,owner very friendly had use of garden and as the weather was wonderful we did use it."
...would go back again.
Reviewed by Valerie4.7★Mar 2022
"The landlady was very helpful."
The property was very snug with 4 adults. A nice garden area available.
The location is excellent, we walked or cycled from the door every day and there is an abundance of places of interest a short drive away.
The village pub does a special pie and pint deal on top of an already good choice of food. Pubs at Bretton (1m walking distance but up a long steep hill) and Eyam (2m, flat) are also recommended.
Reviewed by John4.7★Oct 2021
"This is a lovely semi detached cosy cottage in the Peak District."
The little village is full of stone built cottages and they are vert atmospheric. It is very comfortable with all you need to enjoy a stay in the Peak District. We did not cook meals as we wanted to enjoy the lovely cuisine of the area. There was cooking facilities and cookware if needed. The owner was welcoming but not intrusive and we enjoyed her lovely garden and outside pots. I would recommend this cottage to anyone wanting a short break in a quiet village. The village is just off a main road and has very good pub for meals. We dined there for two nights as the food and landlady were so good.
Reviewed by Sandra4.7★Sep 2021
"Nice little cottage close to main attractions in Peak District."
Very pleasant stay despite the weather! Enough room for 4 adults with stairs that you would expect in an old cottage. 81 year old had no problems with them.
Reviewed by Richard5.0★Aug 2021
"The cottage was lovely - the garden too."
It is in an excellent location; so peaceful. We enjoyed the beautiful countryside and wildlife. Wi-fi rather slow.
Reviewed by Michael5.0★Jul 2021
"The owner a lovely helpful lady we enjoyed our stay only downside is no control ..."
The owner a lovely helpful lady we enjoyed our stay only downside is no control over heating but got used to chill in upstairs the electric fire give heat out sitting room and up to landing kitchen could be updated
Reviewed by Sonia4.4★Jul 2021
"Nice clean comfortable cottage ,lovely garden and ideal location for walking and sightseeing ."
. Found a lovely public house a mile away in Bretton, well worth a visit for the views and the food...
Reviewed by Margaret4.4★Jun 2021
"Very nice cottage in great location."
Very nice and helpful owner who just happens to live next door.
Reviewed by Rowland4.7★Jun 2021
"A cute small old fashioned cottage
Exceptionally clean
Great pub nearby
Super walks from the door"
Reviewed by John4.4★May 2021
"Another great week at Sycamore Cottage."
Cottage has everything you need and lots of walks from the door. Bulls head is very welcoming and the food great. Would definitely recommend this place to anyone.
Reviewed by David4.7★Oct 2020
"Good base very central for getting around, cottage clean and comfortable."
Owner helpful and on hand if required.
Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2020
"A very nice and cosy cottage in a very nice village."
Plenty of walks from the door and a very useful guide with the local information in the cottage. We did not use the car all week. The local pub , 2 minutes walk, is very friendly, dog friendly and good food.
Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Feb 2020
"The cottage was a lovely cosy place to relax."
Everything was clean and comfortable and the owner made herself available if needed, and was friendly and welcoming. Foolow is a very convenient place to stay as all our favourite walks are a short drive away and there are plenty of local options for dog walking.
The Bulls Head Inn is a convenient watering hole as it is a short walk across the green and they serve very nice food and have a good vegetarian menu. We also rated the Moon Inn in nearby Stony Middleton very highly and they are open all day.
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Oct 2019
"The cottage was clean and comfortable."
Which is nice after long walks in the peaks
Reviewed by Philip4.7★Sep 2019
"Sycamore cottage is cozy, with a small kitchen (no room for dishwasher) but adequate equipment to cook in the cottage."
Upstairs bedrooms are small, bed is comfy. Electric shower has good flow and fittings are modern. Garden is lovely, as described on the website not suitable to let dogs out unattended (not completely enclosed and a deep fishpond). It's located in a pretty village and several public footpaths are within a few minutes walk. Enjoyed our week here.
Reviewed by John4.4★Sep 2019
"Most enjoyable , peaceful , pity the weather didn’t play along , but still got out and about , Derbyshire a most scenic county , maybe more next year !"
Reviewed by Alan4.7★Sep 2019
"The owner of the cottage, who lives next door, was very welcoming and happy to help."
We loved the cottage and the garden. The village is very quiet, so our time spent at the cottage was very relaxing. We are familiar with the area, but always find something new whenever we visit.
Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Jun 2019
"Sycamore Cottage is located in an ideal location for access to interesting walks from the cottage."
Various tourist sites are within easy driving distance and good roads. To cap the location, it is close to a wonderful pub, the Bulls Head, which serves good and generously priced meals.
Reviewed by David5.0★May 2019
"This is our second time in this cottage and everything was just as good!"
It is in a lovely little village with a great pub (The Bull) and is cosy and comfortable with everything you need. The location is good for all interests, whether walking, towns or historical places with lovely views all round. The owner, Maveen, is very warm and helpful - nothing is too much trouble!
Reviewed by Reg5.0★Apr 2019
"Beautiful setting really tranquil and un commercialised and very central for all the areas we wished to visit"
Reviewed by Maxine4.7★Mar 2019
"Sycamore Cottage is cosy, comfortable, warm and welcoming."
Perfectly situated for touring The Peak District, it also has lovely walks from the front door, there are plenty of books and guides in the cottage for local walks for all abilities. The owner, Maveen, lives next door, and is friendly, helpful and nothing is too much trouble. This homely cottage is one we shall certainly return to.
Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Mar 2019
"We had a lovely time at Sycamore Cottage."
Pretty little village in a picturesque location. Maveen is a lovely host and has provided everything you need for your holiday. Plenty of walks direct from the door with lots of maps available in the cottage. Thoroughly recommend the Bulls Head for food.
Reviewed by David5.0★Nov 2018
"A little gem!"
Perfect location, splendid cottage, wonderful garden and lovely owner who lives next door
Reviewed by Bert5.0★Oct 2018
"We really enjoyed our stay at sycamore cottage, it had everything we needed for a perfect holiday,
I have already recommended it to friends, Marveen is very friendly and more than helpful, she is a very lovely warm woman."
The cottage was beautifully clean, everything we needed was supplied, which we never expected,
It is a beautiful village, and very dog friendly. yes I would very easily give it top marks!
Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Aug 2018
"Warmly welcomed by Maveen."
The cottage was cosy and well equipped. Having an extra shower and toilet downstairs was a real bonus. The garden was an absolute delight and it was so relaxing to sit watching the fish in the immaculately kept pond. The Bull's Head pub was just a very short walk away being visited on several enjoyable occasions. A great place to stay particularly if you enjoy walking.
Reviewed by Don5.0★Jul 2018
"Very clean and comfortable cottage, with a lovely garden to relax in after a long walk or Chatsworth visit."
Marveen very pleasant and helpful.
Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jun 2018
"MALVEEN WAS EXTREMLY HELPFUL, MADE US VERY WELCOMED WITH A SMILE ."
SHE MADE OUR LITTLE DOG VERY WELCOME WHICH REALLY MAKES A DIFFERENCE. SHE HAS THE MOST BEAUTIFULL TRANQUIL GARDEN WHICH MADE RETURNING HOME A REAL PLEASURE. A SUPER PLACE TO CHILL WITH A GLASS OF A LITTLE SOME THING! LOCATION ABSOLUTLY IDEAL FOR EXPLORING. 2 GREAT RESTURANTS WITHIN EASY REACH. WE HAD A FAB TIME A REALLY RELAXING PLACE TO STAY AND BE
Reviewed by Emma5.0★May 2018
"The cottage was very comfortable and during a cold spell very warm and cosy."
. Cottage owner was very friendly and helpful at all times.
Would book the cottage again
Reviewed by David4.7★Apr 2018
"Cottage was much smaller than it appeared in phopentographs."
The pictures had been stretched. Note the oval millstone outside the Glass porch etc. Oven did not work. Owners response? "It worked last week". Owner entered accommodation while we were away. When questioned about it there was a fair bit of hesitation before admitting she had been through the property to close an upstairs window. We had purposely left the window o a crack to try dry out condensation which nightly left a pool of water on the window sill. Very old property which has been rented out for over forty years . Very small for four people. Both bedrooms up a steep flight of stairs. All in all an unpleasant experience. No washing machine or use thereof. The list goes on.
Reviewed by Barry1.9★Apr 2018
"Great Location and wonderful local Pub with very good food within walking distance."
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room with dining area and electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, TV with Freeview, DVD, radio, WiFi
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Lawned garden with patio, furniture and unfenced pond
One well-behaved dog welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shops 2 miles, pub 1 min walk
Note: This property is not suitable for children under 5
Note: Children and pets must be supervised at all times due to unfenced pond, which has a depth of 5' 6"
Note: Check in 4pm
Please note: only dogs are welcome at this property
Please note: there are no electrical car charging facilities at the property
The property
A lovely 18th century, oak-beamed, stone-built, semi-detached cottage attached to the owners' home.
The cottage is situated just a short way from the village green in the pretty, peaceful village of Foolow near Eyam.
This charming cottage provides cosy and welcoming accommodation featuring a small kitchen and a sitting room with dining area making it a lovely base for this part of the Peak District.
From the cottage there are walks from the door, plus the quaint, quiet village of Foolow provides a relaxing environment, with a village green complete with duck pond and an excellent pub serving food.
Nearby Eyam, a mile or so away, provides a fascinating view into history past with the story of how the residents enclosed themselves to stop the spread of the plague.
The picturesque market town of Bakewell is just 5 miles away, offering a good selection of shops, pubs and restaurants, while good walking is available in the Peak District National Park.
With Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall also within easy reach, makes this cottage an ideal base for a relaxing break, at any time of year.
Note: This property is not suitable for children under 5. Please note: This property doesn't accept booking over 2 weeks. Please note: only dogs are welcome at this property.
Foolow is a delightful little village just 2 miles from the "Plague Village" of Eyam. With stone built cottages around the village green and duck pond the village is a haven from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Foolow boasts a fantastic pub serving food and uninterrupted views of the surrounding countryside. Nearby Eyam is one of the best-preserved villages in the Peak District National Park, nestled at the foot of Sir William Hill. There are many fine old houses in Eyam, and parts of the village have been kept as they looked several centuries ago, such as Eyam Hall, a beautiful 17th century manor house with delightful gardens, craft shops and tea rooms. Above the village lies Eyam Moor, a fine area for walking, with fantastic views across the Derwent Valley, with its many Bronze Age remains and monuments. Visit Bakewell (5 miles) a picturesque market town which holds a livestock market every Monday and the home of the world famous Bakewell Pudding. Explore the mysterious caverns of Castleton, the elegant spa town of Buxton or enjoy the many stately homes on offer at Chatsworth, Haddon Hall and Hardwick Hall, to mention a few. With Alton Towers, Britain's premier theme park, only a short drive away, this is an ideal base for all the family.
Important Information
Note: This property is not suitable for children under 5.
Please note: This property doesn't accept booking over 2 weeks.
