Gritstone Cottage

81 Customer Reviews

• "The cottage has everything you could possibly need, it's so warm and comfy and clean."

  Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, wish we had booked for longer. Only thing it lacked was a seperate recycle bin. Otherwise perfect

  Hi. The recycle bins are all in the outhouse. Don’t worry though. I sorted through all the waste to make sure all the recycling was taken care of. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Oct 2024

• "Nice cottage in good location"

  Reviewed by Suzanne5.0★Sep 2024

• "Lovely cottage, well equipped."

  Reviewed by John4.7★Sep 2024

• "The cottage was just as I expected from the details I was given and had everything you could have wanted."

  Really comfortable and the central heating boost worked a treat. I would certainly go again.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Aug 2024

• "Very happy with the accommodation."

  Ideal for ourselves. A washer/ drier would have been helpful if the weather had been wet.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2024

• "A comfortable cottage although the steps up and down to the Garden would cause ..."

  A comfortable cottage although the steps up and down to the Garden would cause problems for those with mobility issues even when dry I didn't feel too safe using the steps, while the Kitchen hob was similar to ours the lack of instructions for the oven made it a "hit and miss" trial until we got the right settings, Prefered to use the Crispin Pub for any meals we had out even though it was a tad pricy, over all I would give the cottage a 7/10 rating

  Thanks for your feedback. The hob has full instruction in the Guest information pack, really sorry you must have missed it. Thanks for staying with us, we hope to see you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Peter3.8★Jun 2024

• "We had a good stay at Gritstone Cottage - it is well situated for touring the Peak District and Pub meals."

  A couple of issues however - (1) the sofa in the lounge area was broken on our arrival - the seating is uncomfortable. (2) The seating area outside - where you should be able to sit out for a relaxing coffee/tea etc - is not at all good. The steps leading to that area are quite unsafe. Apart from that - as I said - we had a good time at the cottage. Trevor & Wendy Daykin

  We have thoroughly inspected the sofa and not been able to locate where it was ‘broken’. We have returning guests who have checked in advance that we still have the same furniture because of the comfort, so a little confused about the uncomfortable comment. Glad you had a good time though Property Owner

  Reviewed by Trevor4.7★Jun 2024

• "When we arrived, cottage smelt really strongly of dogs, and the smell lingered all week."

  Reed diffusers in lounge were both empty, all the furniture and decor looked worn and tired, cottage could do with an update. Didn't feel like there had been a lot of care put in to it.

  We are sorry to see your feedback as we personally take great care over the upkeep and cleanliness of the cottage. As we accept dogs there can be occasion beyond our control if it needs more airing than time allows between bookings. We’ve taken on board your comments and are taking steps to ensure that the property is updated appropriately as we value all our guests Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie2.5★Jun 2024

• "Wonderful cottage in a stunning village."

  Close to walks, pubs and restaurants. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Feb 2024

• "We have had a wonderful week at Gritstone Cottage."

  The location was perfect for numerous dog walks from the front door as well as a cold water plunge in one of the local gorges. The cottage was incredibly clean, well equipped and very comfortable. We hope to come again.

  Reviewed by Pip5.0★Jan 2024

• "We have booked again for November 2024."

  This should say it all. Really enjoyed our holiday, thanks.

  Reviewed by Alexander5.0★Dec 2023

• "Great location in a beautiful area."

  Great value for money and a great experience of a truly English cottage.

  Reviewed by Samantha3.8★Dec 2023

• "Village lovely, people the same."

  The two pubs in the village excellent, we preferred the Crispen but both serve good a good choice of pub food. If you can book in advance try the Packhorse Inn approx 3/4 mile from the cottage. The cottage has everything you would need, we had the wood burner on most days, nice on a cold wet evening. Slept really well, no noise at all from the road. Walks from the door excellent.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Oct 2023

• "My only comment would be that the garden and its access is quite difficult; our dog did go up each morning, but the steps are steep and a bit slippery in the wet; given the time of year we did not use the space for meals or drinks, so it was fine, but in the summer it should be made a bit clearer."

  Otherwise, the cottage is beautiful, cosy, clean and has everything you need and is situated in a delightful, gorgeous Derbyshire village. For dog owners, I would mention the possibility of using a nearby field at the other end of the village where they can run free provided there are no sheep or cattle in the field. I would recommend Gritstone Cottage highly.

  Reviewed by Diana5.0★Sep 2023

• "Gritstone is a lovely cozy cottage, situated in a beautiful little village."

  Beds are very comfortable, everything you need in the kitchen, however, maybe a wok could be considered and also a shower mat for the upstairs bathroom. Other than that we had a wonderful week in this beautiful cottage.

  Thank you for your feedback, i'll look into picking up a wok, great idea. I think the bath mat was an oversight from our cleaner that week, apologies Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michael4.1★Sep 2023

• "Not really suitable for 4 adults."

  Was a nuisance having to move the over-sized 3 piece suite to either set up the table or access the ground floor toilet. The photos of the property are shall we say very complimentary. Hardly any facilities for clothing storage in bedroom 2, where bunk beds would have been more appropriate, to avoid having to shuffle sideways to negotiate the space between beds. The garden was at a rather steep incline - again not apparent from the photos.

  Really sorry the property didnt suit your requirements but we have had nothing but wonderful feedback from our other guests. Thankyou for your feedback all the same. Property Owner

  Reviewed by John2.5★Jun 2023

• "Excellent cottage great location for walks."

  We'll equipped with everything.

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Jun 2023

• "Great cottage great location the cottage has everything we needed would definitely stay again"

  Thanks for staying. We hope you’ll come back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jodie5.0★Apr 2023

• "The location was perfect."

  Enjoyed the local walks. The white lion provided us with a perfect Sunday roast (well worth the money).In my opinion I think a lock was needed for privacy on the bathroom doors as some people are sharing with friends.Everything was provided in the cottage that you could possibly need. All in all a very pleasant stay.

  Reviewed by John4.4★Mar 2023

• "Excellent location, ideal for monsal trail."

  Cottage comfortable enough, did find double bed uncomfortable but that is just our opinion

  Reviewed by David4.1★Mar 2023

• "Perfect wintry weekend in a beautiful village."

  Cottage spotless and cosy, just what we needed. First time in the Peak District and we’ll definitely be back!

  Thanks for staying. We hope you’ll come back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Jan 2023

• "2nd visit to this property and love it"

  Reviewed by Lorna5.0★Nov 2022

• "This is our second visit to Gritstone Cottage and we still love it!"

  It is a perfect hideaway, clean, warm and comfortable. We will definitely return again!

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2022

• "If I was asked to rate this cottage out of 10, I'd ask for 11."

  ..…It is set in a beautiful village, close to two pubs and a shop but it is the cottage that is the star of the show. It is immaculate, finished to high spec, everything there you could want and more. I would say it's the best accommodation I've stayed in. Thank you for a wonderful holiday. Donna x

  Thank you so much for feedback. So glad you loved our cottage. And hope you come back again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely little cottage in the Peaks, perfect for walks on the Monsall Trail and surrounding areas."

  Could do with a light for outside the back door going up the steps to the garden as can be dangerous in the dark and when the stone is wet. Very clean and tidy cottage, lovely bed and shower all you need for a nice holiday.

  Reviewed by Julie4.4★Sep 2022

• "A really lovely cottage in an ideal location for exploring the Peak District."

  Great Longstone has two good pubs, with another within easy walking distance, and it has a convenient shop. The cottage is well equipped and has a convenient lockable store, handy if you are taking bicycles. The only things to flag up are that the garden is located up a steep set of uneven steps (wasn't a problem for us), and there is no dishwasher (again, not a problem for us). I would certainly recommend Gritstone Cottage, and if we return to the Peak District, we would happily rebook it.

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Sep 2022

• "Cottage was really lovely and very confortable located in a pretty village, which was a perfect location for exploring the peak district."

  The two barhrooms came in handy. We ate at both pubs in the village and both really good. Would stay here again.

  Reviewed by Hazel4.1★Aug 2022

• "We had a lovely week at Gritstone Cottage."

  Comfortable, well equipped cottage in a lovely location . Roadside parking did not cause any problems, always got a space in front of cottage. Garden is secure for your dog but the steps leading to it are quite steep. The two pubs nearby are very welcoming with a good selection of food, both equally as nice and dog friendly. Great places to visit nearby. The only small negative was that there wasn’t anywhere nearby to let our dog off the lead, however we eventually discovered the Monsal Trail and would park at Hassop station (pay and display ) - there’s a lovely shop/cafe/wc there. I would advise that you book a table to eat in the pubs, particularly at the weekend as they do get quite busy. We would visit this cottage again as we didn’t get to see as much as we liked due to me breaking my ankle the day before arriving at cottage - surgical boot and crutches hampered us somewhat but we made the most of our time here.

  Reviewed by Lesley4.7★Jun 2022

• "Lovely cottage in a good location."

  We would go there again.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★May 2022

• "A very comfortable cottage in a lovely location"

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★May 2022

• "Firstly we would like to thank the owners for leaving us wine and snacks, a very nice touch, gratefully received."

  The cottage itself is situated in a beautiful quiet village and very close to Bakewell, Chatsworth and of course the Monsal trail. The scenery in the area is truly beautiful, the location of the cottage was perfect. The lounge was very comfortable and the log burner fantastic for chilly evenings. We have stayed in cottages before with log burners and in our experience we have always had a few logs to start with to light the fire, there were no logs except the ones we had to buy. Everything we needed in the kitchen, but perhaps a bigger frying pan would be an idea as with 4 people staying the pan seemed quite small. Great to have a shower room downstairs and of course another bathroom upstairs, this worked very well for us. All in all, a lovely cottage, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Cherry3.8★May 2022

• "2nd visit to the property."

  Cosy, comfortable and great location for cycle trails and walks

  Reviewed by Susan3.8★Apr 2022

• "Lovely cottage, great weekend, will highly recommend"

  Reviewed by Spencer5.0★Apr 2022

• "Great cottage in a lovely village, all exactly as described."

  Garden is peaceful and secure so great for those with dogs. Cottage well equipped, no dishwasher but not a major issue. Nice decor throughout and comfortable beds, sofa and armchairs. Very efficient central heating system. Two nice pubs within minutes walk and another with a spectacular view at Monsal Head only a mile away. Will look forward to booking again, thanks.

  Reviewed by James4.7★Mar 2022

• "Lovely cottage, great location to explore."

  Good facilities, everything as described and in very good condition. Would stay again.

  Reviewed by Duncan5.0★Mar 2022

• "We had a fantastic stay, the cottage was exactly as described and had no issues at all."

  It was spotless and cosy, just perfect.

  Reviewed by Angelo5.0★Feb 2022

• "An ideally located cottage in a delightful village."

  Everything was as we would wish - easily adjusted heating; comfortable beds; constant hot water; outdoor space; readily available parking and a high standard of cleanliness & decor. There are many walks from the door in the spectacular countryside and attractive towns and villages to visit. Highly recommended.

  So glad you enjoyed staying with us. Look forward to you visiting again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Feb 2022

• "Excellent location in the village, close to lots of walking routes (inc Monsal Trail) and several good pubs."

  Cosy, comfortable and just right for a long weekend. Would recommend.

  So glad you enjoyed staying with us. We really appreciate your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dawn4.7★Jan 2022

• "Lovely cottage in a lovely village."

  The cottage was very clean, cosy and comfortable with all the facilities we needed. The village too was lovely with two excellent pubs and good walks all within easy walking distance.

  So glad you enjoyed staying with us. We really appreciate you amazing 100% feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Geoffrey5.0★Jan 2022

• "Beautiful cottage, short of nothing."

  Very comfortable. Lovely village and pet friendly pubs. We didn't use the garden, due to the time of year, bit tricky getting up the very steep and uneven steps. Would have struggled to use in the summer, the steps could do with improvement, and made more safe. Overall we had a fantastic weekend away. Would certainly return.

  So glad you enjoyed staying with us. We really appreciate you amazing 100% feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Jan 2022

• "Just the perfect cottage in the perfect location!"

  Couldn’t recommend this more, we had a delightful time thank you so much!

  So glad you enjoyed staying with us. We really appreciate you amazing 100% feedback. Look forward to seeing you again soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Oct 2021

• "Comfortable, clean, well equipped cottage ideal for two and our dogs in a great location."

  Walks from the door, Thornbridge Hall gardens ( excellent and a good cafe) and the Monsal Trail both a mere stroll away. Village has a shop and pubs. Bakewell within walking distance or a short drive away. Great holiday.

  We really appreciate you amazing 100% feedback. Hope you come back soon. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Sep 2021

• "Lovely cosy cottage with all that you need for a quiet and comfortable stay."

  The cottage is in a great village with 2 pubs and small shop up the road. Location is brilliant for lots of different walks within 15min drive or from the door step. Will definitely be coming back.

  Thanks for the amazing 100% feedback. Looking forward to your return visit. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alex5.0★Sep 2021

• "What a fabulous stay we had… upon arrival the cottage was immaculate & every amenity had been thought of."

  The steps up to the garden are steep but their is a handrail in place for assistance…the kitchen was well equipped & furnishings gave the cottage an immediate homely welcome feeling. The showers in the cottage were excellent powerful & warm after a days walking! Garden perfect for four legged friends! Great location for walking, sight seeing and exploring! Recommend booking pubs/restaurants in advance as we found it tricky to eat out on spare of moment mostly due to staffing, and supply the local businesses are experiencing. Overall couldn’t recommend this fabulous cottage highly enough we will definitely come back again!

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Aug 2021

• "We really enjoyed our stay here, a lovely base for an outdoorsy holiday with a dog."

  Cottage beautifully clean and well equipped ( thanks too for bottle of wine provided on arrival). Nice pubs within walking distance & great little village store ( good cheese!). Lovely evening walk (20mins)across fields to The Packhorse in Little Longstone . Would def be happy to stay here again.

  Reviewed by Kim4.7★Aug 2021

• "This is a lovely cottage set in a charming village with good pubs and easy access to Monsal trail."

  cottage was cosy and comfortable with good facilities. We had a very enjoyable week here.

  Reviewed by Melissa4.1★Aug 2021

• "We had a lovely week at Gritstone Cottage, everywhere was nice and fresh and newly painted, Great Longstone is a very attractive Peak District village, with its two pubs, the White lion, and the Crispen, and is well situated for the Monsal trail, and Bakewell is close by."

  We will certainly return to the area in the not to distant future.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2021

• "All though the cottage was clean and comfortable, I felt it only had the bere minimum of any extras, for which we have come to expect from other cottages booked with Sykes, Access to The garden at the rear was near impossible to reach, bordering on being dangerous, impossible for my wife to get to."

  The garden was listed by photograph pics as an asset to be enjoyed

  Reviewed by David3.8★Jun 2021

• "The whole week was brilliant the only suggestion I have is that the front bedroom would be greatly enhanced if it had blackout curtains, the last time we stayed we slept in the back room which was quieter and no direct sunlight."

  We would definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely cottage in a quiet, quaint little village."

  Superbly clean, and had everything you need for a break away. Cottage very comfortable and welcoming . Too good pubs in the village, advisable to book fir meals as very popular. Dog friendly too. Loved our stay.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★May 2021

• "Gritstone is a comfortable cottage in a great location, a lovely little village with 2 great pubs."

  If I had one criticism it would be the steps up to the back garden. They are uneven and loose and I feel they need some attention

  Reviewed by Louise4.1★May 2021

• "The property is described as having a dog friendly garden, however one wall was low enough for a medium sized dog to jump into the neighbouring garden, so we had to watch the dog everytime they were outside."

  There was also building materials and rubbish left around the garden. Otherwise the property was clean and well appointed, and in a great location for exploring the National Park. The rooms are small but did the job for a long weekend.

  Reviewed by Samantha3.8★May 2021

• "Comfy little cottage set in a pretty village, ideal for exploring all the Peak district has to offer."

  Secure garden and country walks from the door, perfect for your 4 legged friend. Two dog friendly pubs a minutes stroll away serving good food and good ale . What's not to like

  Reviewed by Carl4.7★Oct 2020

• "A good holiday."

  The only problem we had was finding the bike store for rubbish because we thought it was at the back of the property. We had a restful and enjoyable break. Thank you

  Reviewed by Jacqueline5.0★Oct 2020

• "We found the position of the village was excellent for visiting the small towns but more importantly for us hiking the well known trails."

  Having the monsal trail so close was useful for shorter evening dog walks. We could also easily pop into Bakewell for food etc. We did not try either of the pubs in the village.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Oct 2020

• "Farm milk across the road."

  Little shop and pubs to hand. Lovely village. Good efficient heating. Ideal little garden for dog. Characterful cottage

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Sep 2020

• "Gritstone cottage provides a charming and cosy base for exploring the Peak District."

  Immaculately clean, the owners have given a lot of thought to the cottage's facilities. We'd have happily stayed longer than our weekend.

  Reviewed by Mark5.0★Sep 2020

• "Cottage lovely but access to garden not suitable for 70+ year olds ."

  Steps are way to steep !

  Reviewed by Sheila4.7★Sep 2020

• "A very clean and well maintained cottage in a lovely village."

  Great base for exploring the Peak District. Just right for the 3 of us plus our dog, but would have been a bit tight for a 4th adult.

  Reviewed by Linda4.4★Aug 2020

• "The cottage is situated in a great location for exploring the Peak District."

  Reviewed by Cathryn5.0★Aug 2020

• "Perfect. Great location in lovely village, central for peak district touring."

  Cottage was clean, comfortable, well equipped, great shower/bathroom, modern kitchen, nicely furnished. We would be quite happy to return to gritstone cottage next time we stay in the Peak District.

  Reviewed by Teresa5.0★Jul 2020

• "Great cottage in fantastic location, with 2 good pubs and a well-stocked shop within minutes walk."

  Delicious, fresh milk straight from farm in centre of village, again, minutes walk away. Cottage was comfortable, clean and amply equipped. Showers were hot and powerful, nice little garden, secure for the dog, and with stunning views! Well-placed for great walks straight from the door, or short drives to the popular local 'attractions'. Easy parking outside. We had a lovely week in Gritstone Cottage and would definitely stay there again.

  Reviewed by Rosie5.0★Jul 2020

• "In a quiet little village there were 3 excellent pubs which serve superb food."

  Also a shop which sold allsorts of items. Great Longstone is also a start point for visiting all the Peak Districts main attraction including Chatsworth,the Monsall Trail and the towns of Bakewell and Matlock. Finally woul certainly recommend a visit to the Northern Light cinema in Wirksworth.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Mar 2020

• "This cottage is just lovely."

  It was cosy and very comfortable. We booked for total relaxation and that’s exactly what we achieved. Would recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Nov 2019

• "Great place, all you need and lovely village with lots close by"

  Reviewed by Sally5.0★Nov 2019

• "The cottage was comfortable and cool during the recent heat wave."

  Reviewed by J.5.0★Jul 2019

• "Beautifully appointed cottage; a lovely 'home from home' for our week-long stay."

  Very clean and well decorated. The only very minor observation was a lack of larder/cupboard space in the kitchen; by no means a complaint. The additional shower room was highly appreciated. This is a 'big plus' for anyone who struggles to get in/out of a bath. The village is small, quaint, very friendly and geographically well-positioned to reach the sights and sounds of the Peak District. The two local pubs were both very welcoming and served good food. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would definitely like to return in the future; maybe with our Scottish Terrier.

  Reviewed by Gordon5.0★Jun 2019

• "A wonderful little cottage in a lovely little village."

  Great facilities in the cottage, very comfortable and a nice little garden. The village has 2 really friendly pubs which also welcome dogs. This is a great base for exploring the Peak District and I would totally recommend it. We are going to book again for next year

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★May 2019

• "Had a problem with the heating and hot water but this was quickly resolved by the owner and did not affect our holiday."

  Reviewed by Colin4.1★May 2019

• "Lovely cottage in a quiet location, clean and tidy with good facilities."

  close to pubs and transport and great walking. Owner dealt with small problem with a leaking radiator very promptly and was very helpful.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Apr 2019

• "Great cottage in a lovely village."

  We love this area and the village is central to lots of interesting walks and the cycling at Monsal trial. The cottage was very clean and well laid out. It was handy to have the bike storage. It was great to not need the car for the weekend. We walked and cycled direct from the cottage. The village shop had all we needed and we ate out at both village pubs. Loved getting milk direct from the farm round the corner! Would love to return.

  Reviewed by Natasha5.0★Apr 2019

• "We met Carl, the owner who replaced the dvd."

  He was very pleasant and helpful and wanted to know what more he could do to make the cottage welcoming.

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★Mar 2019

• "I can’t rate Sykes cottages high enough."

  The cottage was immaculate and everything had been considered down to the smallest detail. We were able to settle in immediately and enjoyed our time from the minute we walked in the door. The information file was invaluable and we found the whole experience delightful from finish to end - we were sad to leave. Just wonderful - great company that actually delivers what it says it will - Rare these days and absolutely refreshing - we will definitely back. Sykes is our holiday experience provider now and always!! Well done

  Reviewed by Michaela5.0★Feb 2019

• "Perfect little cottage for a weekend away!"

  Although very compact, the cottage had everything we needed, it was warm and comfortable, and the location was excellent, within easy reach of pubs, Monsal Head and Bakewell. We would definitely consider it again.

  Reviewed by Kathryn5.0★Nov 2018

• "Beautiful cottage situated right at the heart of a lovely village ."

  The cottage itself was very comfortable with excellent facilities. Had such an amazing stay, would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Ashley5.0★Oct 2018

• "Everything lovely clean cottage super location great for walking loved it all"

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Oct 2018

• "All the furnishings, kitchen equipment, towels etc were of a vey high quality."

  There was a basket with a bottle of wine, beers & nibbles. A very nice & unexpected gesture.

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Sep 2018

• "Comfortable cottage in a pretty village which is central for touring this part of the Peak District."

  Cottage is a home from home and nice to return to at the end of the day.

  Reviewed by Gill5.0★Aug 2018

• "Perfect location."

  We enjoy cycling so being so close to the Monsal trail was perfect. Easy cycle ride into Bakewell. Many wonderful walks straight from the cottage. Just over two mile walk across the fields to Bakewell or a little further via the Monsal trail. Three excellent pubs just a few minutes walk from the front door of the cottage. Cottage had all you need. I would agree with a previous review, it would be nice to build up the wall around the garden in the future to help keep the dog from wandering off (or chasing cats!). High speed wifi connection was much appreciated (download of over 65Mbps). Nice welcome gifts on arrival (bottle of wine etc.).

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Aug 2018

• "Excellently appointed, well presented with quality fixtures and fittings."

  Perfect location in an idyllic village setting.

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Jul 2018

• "Great little cottage with modern kitchen and bathroom, spotlessly clean & close to local amenities."

  The garden is not ‘enclosed’ enough for 2 curious spaniels who were easily able to make their way over knee-height stone walls (!) but great to have the option of outside space, just had to keep dogs on leads which wasn’t a problem. Easy access onto the Monsal Trail for walking/cycling. Thourougly enjoyed our stay.

  Reviewed by Sarah3.8★Jul 2018

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