The Lodge

47 Customer Reviews

• "Wonderful cottage, comfy beds all mod cons etc surrounded by fields, well equipped and very spacious, my mum and I enjoyed our few days here to celebrate our birthdays, would definitely book to stay here again without hesitation."

  The only thing I would say as constructive feedback, leave the instruction manual out for the cooker Loved it here excellent value for money. Sue

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2024

• "The property is very well appointed & cleanliness is excellent and we had a good, comfortable stay overall."

  Everything is finished to a very good standard & the kitchen equipment is really good & plenty of glasses etc. of a good size are provided. Could not fault this at all. As we commented in the visitor book the downside for us was the water booster pump. This is loud & if someone gets up to use the facilities in the night it does disturb sleep because when you flush the toilet and wash your hands the pump goes. The bathroom taps are also not ideal as they are too small for the sink & the water runs so close to the back of the sink. The main bedroom window latch also needs tightening. The dishwasher was low on salt & rinse aid and none provided - which we understand why - but this does need checking & refilling when asking people to put this on before they finish their stay. We would recommend the property & would stay again.

  Reviewed by Jo4.1★Sep 2024

• "A beautiful property, spacious, clean and inviting"

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2024

• "Well equipped, roomy and quiet."

  Even though the cottage is next to a dairy farm, there was very little noise. The location is a good jumping off point for the National Park and the local facilities are good. Wirksworth is a lovely little town with plenty of interesting nooks and crannies. All this and a Victoria sponge too!

  Reviewed by Robert5.0★Sep 2024

• "The owner of the property was very welcoming and friendly."

  Easy to approach if we had any issues. The milk, tea, coffee & sugar was a lovely added extra as was the delicious Victoria sponge. We had a lovely stay & will be booking again sometime.

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Jul 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay at ‘The Lodge’."

  The facilities are first class. Bed very comfortable. Everywhere was clean and well maintained. Also welcomed with a very tasty Victoria sponge, thank you Vicky.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★May 2024

• "Lovely stay at a beautiful place!"

  Very clean and plenty of amenities. The homemade cake was absolutely stunning and the beds were so comfy. Stunning views and very peaceful, we enjoyed our evenings out in the garden. One of the wardrobe doors wouldn't close properly and we found the instructions for the cooker quite hard to follow but we got there in the end

  Reviewed by Amy5.0★May 2024

• "We had a great time thank you, the welcome cake was especially well received!"

  Lots to do and visit in the area, shame we didn’t enquire about a visit to the farm in time.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Apr 2024

• "The lodge itself was great."

  Well laid out and spacious. We felt spoiled by the cake, it was divine, thank you. We felt like there was a lack of variety of kitchen utensils, basics only, including only one large knife that barely coped with cutting a pineapple. The wood burner worked wonderfully and came with clear instructions, which was helpful! The shower was disappointing, surprisingly old and worn and out of place for the quality of the rest of the lodge. We wish we'd stayed longer and in better weather to take advantage of the outdoor space. (This was an on-route stop for us). The local area was fantastic also and we would like to have explored more. It would also be useful to have some local brochures in the cottage as sometimes internet searches don't reveal local gems. We would certainly return here.

  Reviewed by Victoria3.8★Apr 2024

• "Property was very clean and tidy."

  It was beautiful. The home made cake was a delicious surprise

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Mar 2024

• "Fantastic place to stay for a relaxing holiday nice and quiet with the cows calling you each morning when you wake up which was great."

  The cake that was left for us was delicious,the lodge is a great place for walkers and for sightseeing we shall definitely be back thanks for a lovely time.

  Reviewed by Alastair5.0★Mar 2024

• "We stayed for a long weekend with a group of friends also staying at the Barn."

  Great cottage, great countryside, lovely cake.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★Feb 2024

• "Me and my friends had a wonderful weekend away."

  The lodge was fantastic, clean with everything that we could want to get away from the world for a weekend.

  Reviewed by Madeleine5.0★Feb 2024

• "We only had a short stay in very cold winter weather."

  The property is spacious for a family of 4 and had all the facilities we needed. It was cold but that's as much down to the weather as the property and the log burner was very welcome. The location is great. Very rural but also close to some lovely places to visit such as Matlock Bath, Bakewell and Chatsworth. Hopefully we'll visit again in the spring or summer.

  Reviewed by James4.4★Nov 2023

• "The pictures online look lovely but WOW!"

  When we arrived we were blown away with how nice and home-like it was. The complimentary items were a nice touch (the cake was amazing!) It was a lovely stay and I'm sure we'll be back.

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Oct 2023

• "Lovely tranquil setting."

  Close to a good Pub. Everything you need for a fabulous break.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Oct 2023

• "The Lodge was very large, comfortable, clean and warm and had everything we needed for a great break away from home."

  The hosts even left us cake and milk for our arrival which was a lovely thought. The Lodge is close to several villages with shops, restaurants and pubs and lots to do in the surrounding areas. The Lodge is next to the farm, so it was great to see the cows and Dizzy the horse in the field next to the lodge. The only downside wass that the shower was very poor running off the bath taps and could do with upgrading to a separate power shower but apart from that everything was perfect and we would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Kirsty4.7★Jul 2023

• "I recently stayed at a wonderful cottage that exceeded my expectations."

  It offered plenty of space, and its proximity to shops made it incredibly convenient. The presence of cows outside added to the charm, and waking up to their gentle mooing was a lovely experience. The cottage had everything we needed, ensuring a comfortable stay. Highly recommended for a relaxing getaway with all amenities nearby.

  Reviewed by Abdul Rahman4.7★Jun 2023

• "Wonderful cottage in a lovely countryside location."

  3 fantastic sized bedrooms, with large lounge and kitchen dining area. Great front garden too for kids to play out and outside dining with BBQ. We had a great time with the neighbours (Dairy Cows on working farm) lovely hosts on the farm and terrific farm tour available too! The picturesque Brassington and Wirksworth villages on your doorstep. Highly recommend this cottage and location.

  Reviewed by Emily5.0★May 2023

• "Lovely cottage just as described."

  We were 4 adults with 2 babies & a toddler & it was perfect for us. Very clean & good size. Owners were super quick to respond and very helpful providing extra bedding & high chair when requested. Best Victoria sponge cake we’ve ever had too! Also really useful visitor book with lots of info on everything. Only feedback would be some of the kitchen facilities could be a little better perhaps?- no sharp knives & limited range of pots & pans but to be expected in holiday let. Overall everything was great & big outdoor area, would recommend. Thanks!

  Reviewed by Clare4.7★Apr 2023

• "We had a lovely day at the lodge celebrating a 30th birthday."

  We had plenty of space to all eat at the dining table and was nice and cosy in the lounge with the fire going. We felt the property was clean and the delicious cake was a lovely touch. Our one year old loved Dizzy and looked out the window for him every morning. He enjoyed riding on his fire engine which was nice and safe for him. We visited Matlock bath and enjoyed the arcades and aquarium.

  Reviewed by Holly3.8★Mar 2023

• "We had such a wonderful stay at The Lodge."

  Lovely and spacious throughout, with very comfy beds, and a great base from which to explore the area. We went with two toddlers and the lack of stairs was brilliant! They loved watching the cows too. Vicky was very understanding and flexible about the travel delay we had due to the snow, and communication was perfect, we'd definitely stay again! We would also recommend Matlock Fark Park for anyone visiting with children as we had a great day out there, even in the rain.

  Reviewed by Miranda5.0★Mar 2023

• "We stayed at this property at the end of Feb."

  It is a lovely well presented property which was extremely comfortable. We were greeted with a freshly baked cake and some milk to start us off. The log burner was a great addition and allowed us to have relaxed evenings keeping cosy and toasty while chatting with friends. The bedrooms were comfortable and we all had rested nights sleeps. The kitchen/diner had everything we needed for our stay and had a separate seating area with a sofa and TV that allowed the children to have their own area. We enjoyed a visit to the nearby Black Rocks and Matlock Bath. Overall a wonderful break in a lovely property.

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Feb 2023

• "The cottage was really lovely, clean, well equipped and cosy warm!"

  Only issue was the shower, but the owners quickly fixed it once we told them about it. It was great to be woken up by the sound of cows in the morning. We will miss it and will definitely like to go back in the future

  Reviewed by Laura4.7★Feb 2023

• "The Lodge was everything we hoped it would be & we had a lovely family break."

  The only negative points were, that the water pressure is extremely low & that it only has 1 bathroom ( with 5 adults & 1 child it was a bit of a wait for the bathroom in the morning, but this didn't spoil our stay in any way). Plus the mattresses are very hard but thats just personal preference. It was cosy & warm & the host had left milk & biscuits for our arrival. It had Christmas decorations up which was lovely. We didn't want to leave & will definitely go back.

  Reviewed by Fiona4.7★Dec 2022

• "Really enjoyed our stay at the Lodge, spotlessly clean and lovely welcome tray."

  Possibly, bread knife, milk jug, butter dish, champagne flutes would be a nice addition. All in all we've had a great holiday at the Lodge.

  Reviewed by Barbara4.7★Sep 2022

• "A beautiful location and a lovely comfortable cottage."

  We had a fabulous week staying at The Lodge. We thoroughly enjoyed the tour of the working farm, Michelle was so friendly and informative (wellies would be a good idea, although they do have a few pairs). Would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Aug 2022

• "The Lodge was just what we needed for a family holiday, my daughter, son in law, and three small children."

  Vicky was extremely helpful, she even took our Tesco shopping in as we were held up in traffic. The cake made by Vicky was absolutely delicious and so welcome after a very long drive. We would definitely stay again! The boys loved Dizzy the horse and the cows next door. We treated ourselves to a couple of meals at The Bear Inn just down the road. The Lodge was ideally located for seeing so many beautiful places literally only a short drive away. Thank you to Vicky for being such a good host and helping to make our first ever trip to the Peak District so successful. Thank you also to Sykes Cottages for making the process so straightforward especially as it was the first time I have ever rented a holiday cottage!

  Reviewed by Wendy5.0★Aug 2022

• "The cottage is beautiful, spacious, well equipped and in a lovely location."

  It’s a shame you don’t accept dogs as my husband and I would definitely of booked to come for a weekend . I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and return again sometime. Thank you for a lovely stay .

  Reviewed by Donna5.0★Jul 2022

• "A lovely spacious cottage with everything we could have needed for our stay."

  Great outdoor space for little ones to safely explore and a perfect base to visit the sights of the Peak District.

  Reviewed by Casey5.0★Jul 2022

• "Lovely cottage , in a great location."

  Well equipped and spotlessly clean. Garden space was fantastic for our three little ones, also loved the neighbours (livestock). Would recommend to friends and family.

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★May 2022

• "Excellent lodge with all of the facilities you would expect."

  Very clean and like home from home. Lots of lovely places to visit.

  Reviewed by Margaret5.0★May 2022

• "We had a great few days ideally situated to see the Peak District."

  But large enough grounds to relax and enjoy the outdoor space the hosts were very friendly and accommodating. Love the complementary home grown eggs and home made Victoria sponge a real special touch!!

  Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Apr 2022

• "We spent a glorious week at The Lodge at the end of March 2022."

  The cottage was absolutely spotless and thoughtfully furnished. We had a slight issue with the shower, but this was soon rectified following contact with Vicky the caretaker. For us, it was a perfect base for travelling around the area and we would seriously recommend this cottage to anyone as the perfect home from home.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2022

• "The Lodge was just right for us."

  With six of us staying there was plenty of room to relax and not feel cramped. The log burner in the living room and plentiful supply of wood and kindling was a bonus. Although part of a working farm, the Lodge is fenced off and quite private with plenty of parking space by the front door. We found it to be an ideal place for a long weekend and close by for visits to Chatsworth, Bakewell and the Peak District.

  Reviewed by Nick4.7★Jan 2022

• "The Lodge is very comfortable and spacious."

  As mentioned before beautiful Victoria sponge on arrival with other goodies. It’s been a very cold week but the bungalow was cosy and warm even without using the wood burner. Stunning views of the full moon and starry skies. We were only 2 but if a family or group of friends the only downside was 1 bathroom and toilet. Wonderful stay have already booked their other property for June.

  Reviewed by Roy4.7★Jan 2022

• "Lovely clean and felt like home from home."

  If I had to find any issues is that the water pressure in the bathroom was low. However this did not put a dampener on our stay ! I would definitely rebook again

  Reviewed by Darren5.0★Dec 2021

• "Thank you so much - we had a wonderful time."

  The cottage was amazing. It was spotlessly clean and so spacious. It was very well equipped and really there was nothing to fault it. Vicky was so kind and helpful and it was very easy to find. We were so grateful to find milk, eggs, tea, coffee and wine (very generous!) and the cake was just to die for! It was very warm, the beds were very comfortable and the towels fluffy. There was plenty of hot water too. It is very well situated for exploring the area and the countryside is beautiful. Overall, we cannot rate this cottage highly enough and would definitely recommend it and if we stay in the Peaks again, we wouldn't dream of staying anywhere else.

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Dec 2021

• "A wonderful cottage, with lots of space and really beautifully decorated."

  It is also in a super location with access to all that you want in the Peak District and locally some great restaurants and pubs.

  Reviewed by Emily4.7★Nov 2021

• "Sykes directions to the property were not complete - they directed us to another property 'Lane Head Cottage' listed in the village which is owned by the same family."

  We had to phone the owners to find the cottage. This property is located in Wirksworth Road, not on Chalk Hill and would have been quite difficult to find, had it been dark when we arrived. The only bath/shower is quite deep and could be a problem for anyone with limited mobility to access safely. Apart from that the property was fantastic and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay there.

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Sep 2021

• "Beautifully decorated, furnished and with all you could need for a relaxing stay."

  Spotlessly clean too! The homemade Victoria sponge and a bottle of wine were most appreciated by us all!

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Aug 2021

• "Everything as expected and more."

  All we needed for a lovely stay. Only slight niggle was blunt knives (this is something I note in all holiday cottages though). Not a huge issue and easily solved, provide sharpener.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Jul 2021

• "The place was lovely and everything was there for us."

  the one thing we would have feedback on is the taps in the sink in bathroom and the bathroom leaking a bit on the floor. Everything was just amazing the facilities and cleanliness was perfect. the kitchen utensils etc was complete. Really couldn't have asked for much more. everything we could want was there. some times the flies in the area made It uncomfortable to sit outside in and sometimes to keep the windows open as the flies would get in.

  Reviewed by Hasmukh4.7★Jun 2021

• "Wonderful Cottage!"

  I had an amazing stay with my friends at the lodge. The location is ideal to travel around the Peak District and the lodge itself was very well equipped for all our needs during our stay. Dizzy the horse was amazing, waking up to a beautiful horse is not something you see everyday, so this was amazing! Thank you for making our stay so welcoming.

  Reviewed by Huseyin5.0★Jun 2021

• "The cottage is welcoming, comfortable, bright and spacious."

  Great pictures! Good location with a lot to see and do. Kitchen well equipped, we had everything we needed. Brilliant holiday cottage!

  Reviewed by Jonathan5.0★Jun 2021

• "Great hospitality, received a cake ,bottle of wine and fresh eggs."

  Clean and everything you need for an perfect holiday.

  Reviewed by Marcel5.0★May 2021

• "Beautiful and isolated!"

  ! Only thing that would make this place the perfect getaway, is a hot tub!! But I can’t fault anything else.

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Apr 2021

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