Chandler House

52 Customer Reviews

• "Fantastic property, amazing location, engaging and friendly owner who left us cake and prosecco!"

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Nov 2024

• "Excellent base for walking in the Peak District parking at pub as organised by owner was a massive plus."

  Reviewed by Patrick5.0★Oct 2024

• "What a wonderful home!"

  My family and I met up from the East and the West of the country for a weekend of hikes and adventures and this property served us perfectly. Stylishly decor and well facilitated, and the ability to park for free in the pub carpark was massively helpful in this little village. A lovely little courtyard to the rear was all we needed for outdoor space. Upon reflection the families only little suggestions would be to provide some tongs to turn/remove food on the grill and to also give the sofa’s a good bash outside as the cushions etc seemed dusty (it was either this or an air freshener sadly affected allergies for 3 of us) this is something i have already mentioned to the wonderful host. Thankyou for providing your home for us to stay in.

  Reviewed by Samantha4.7★Oct 2024

• "We were made to feel welcome in the call with the owner from the start."

  Located on the main road opposite the general store and near the bakers, so a prime location. The added addition of off-road parking just down the road and close to the property. Everything clean and as expected and a pleasure to stay in. Lovely property.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Sep 2024

• "Beautiful cottage in perfect location."

  Everything maintained to a great standard. Host is friendly and approachable if you have questions. Would not hesitate to recommend this stay.

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Sep 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay at Chandler House."

  The cottage was even more beautiful in real life than on the pictures. It was well equipped and the beds were incredibly comfortable. I’d definitely book to stay again!

  Reviewed by Danielle5.0★Sep 2024

• "What a lovely cottage."

  Beautifully decorated and furnished, with all the necessary equipment to hand. Games room was a godsend with two young boys to entertain. The cottage is very central and directly opposite a little shop and coffee shop. The owner was kind enough to leave us some essentials, but if you forget anything the shop opposite has a lot of choice. We only stayed for two nights, but could have happily stayed longer. The road outside is fairly busy, but don’t worry it is very quite overnight. Parking was provided for free at a nearby hotel only a minute away from the cottage. The owner seems to have thought of everything and deserves a positive review. I am usually quite critical of places I have stayed in the past, so I tend not to leave a review. In this case I felt a positive review was a must.

  Ahh Sarah thank you so much for such a lovely review, it means so much to me and I’m over the moon that you had such a lovely stay and everything was ok for you. I really hope you return and I would look forwards welcoming you back. With kindest regards Julia X Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Jul 2024

• "Wonderful 3 nights staying at Chandler House, with three generations."

  Julia the host is a lovely lady and is very helpful and is on hand always pre arrival and during.. The cottage has 4 beautiful bedrooms with fresh crisp bedding, the bathroom was spotless and very large and there were plenty of clean bath towels and hand towels provided, also bath mats. My parents slept in the front bedrooms and were not disturbed by any traffic flowing. The games room with pool table was a hit with my son and all cues and balls were provided. The kitchen and dining are very french shabby chic in light grey and wood, loved it, the kitchen was a fantastic size and again tea towels and all equipment was provided. The dining area opened out on to a patio (sun trap) with outdoor furniture and very enclosed. The lounge was a lovely country cottage style. The cottage is centrally located in the village with a local shop opposite. I would most definitely stay here again. Thank you Julia for a lovely family stay. PS if you are over 6ft, you will just need to duck going in through the front door

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely decor with comfortable sofas and quality artwork and decorative details and courtyard area."

  Lovely clean bedding and towels (would have liked more than one each as the ladies needed to wash their hair). Plenty of hot water so 6 of us could all have showers but the shower screen doesn't work so despite 2 bath mats the bathroom floor was quickly flooded and slippery. Blinds didn't fit the front windows at all so light came in round the edges (I can't comment on the back bedrooms as I didn't check) so we were woken earlier than we would have liked. Only one light bulb out of 5 (I think) working in one bedroom (didn't check the others) The hairdryer fused if on setting 2 so it only worked for 2 minutes then died. Husband changed fuse and same thing happened again so we just went out with wet hair. Hopefully it can be replaced for other guests. Biggest disappointment was how dusty it was. Previous reviews said it was spotlessly clean but there were cobwebs on light fittings in several areas and the faux and dried flowers were furry with months worth of dust (I have photographs if necessary), shelving and tops of pictures etc dusty. Our son was sneezing all weekend. There were dirty saucepans in the drawer and dirty bowls in the cupboard (difficult to see and check as they were stacked so that is excusable). Another gripe was the combination of non stick cookware (all scuffed and damaged) with metal implements (plastic would make damaging the saucepans less likely). Otherwise we had plenty of crockery and glassware so that was good. We had a lovely time celebrating my husband's birthday but were disappointed by the lack of attention to detail with what could be a beautiful property. Hopefully this feedback will be taken constructively as it really is a lovely house.

  Dear Joanne So sorry that you found the property disappointing and the lack of attention to detail, this really upsets me and I can only do my best and I can assure future guests that the property is clean and well-maintained. I apologise for the blinds but we have only just had secondary double glazing fitted and the blinds had to be moved so it’s on the list for new ones. I recall leaving 6 bath sheets. I do not leave 12 bath sheets for 6 guests. But like I said on the phone, if you have any queries please contact me and I will provide more for the ladies. There are metal oven pans that may get scratched by previous guests, I can’t just throw perfectly good oven pans away due to the odd scratch. I will check the shower screen so thank you for pointing this out and get a new hairdryer. I do my best to keep up with the cobwebs but I’m sorry if I miss the odd one. I assure you I pay every bit of attention to the property and the cleanliness. Kindest regards Julia Property Owner

  Reviewed by Joanne2.5★May 2024

• "The property was excellent, very cosy and welcoming."

  The welcome gifts were lovely and well presented. Location was perfect for walking and exploring the area. The kitchen was stocked very well, had everything and more.

  Reviewed by Pauline5.0★Apr 2024

• "Gorgeous property in a beautiful location."

  Stunning area if you enjoy walking and excellent location for pub goers. It is a large property but still feels cosy and homely. We particularly enjoyed the fire and the pool table. Property is well equipped and many amenities close by. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Rachel4.7★Dec 2023

• "The house is lovely."

  It was very comfortable and very clean. There was a lot of attention to detail and nice extras for Christmas. The pool table was a big hit. It is on a busy road, we knew this and it was fine, it might bother some people though. Great pub quiz at the Peak Hotel, lots of cafes and walks from the door. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Sam5.0★Dec 2023

• "Our faces were beaming from the moment we stepped through the door."

  Perfect cottage, large enough for seven guests, cosy, comfortable and stylish. Right in the centre of Castleton with parking outside of the door. Such a perfect stay. Made even more perfect by the generosity and warm welcome of the perfect host. Julia was on hand for any question we had. We cannot wait to return.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Nov 2023

• "Fabulous property everything was spotless."

  All you needed in a kitchen. Woodburner was lovely on a cold wet night. Situated perfectly in the village for all the eating places and shops. Would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Maxine5.0★Oct 2023

• "We had the most wonderful stay at Chandler House."

  A beautifully charming house in a perfect location, super clean and comfortable, ample space, quiet and exactly what we wanted. Julia was super helpful throughout our stay too! Would highly recommend Chandler House to anyone and we're already planning our return. Absolutely gorgeous!!

  Reviewed by Lydia5.0★Sep 2023

• "We had a wonderful stay at Chandler House, a beautiful refurbished traditional house."

  Located perfectly in Castleton with easy access to the local shops, pubs and restaurants. Also great for walks within the beautiful location. Great communication with the owner, nothing was to much trouble if we had a questions about our stay or the area as we had not visited this part of the country before. Hope to visit again and would

  Thank you so much Susan, that’s so kind and such a pleasure having you stay after such awful guests beforehand, the house was left so tidy and clean and I enjoyed our communication. I do hope you will visit again and sending kindest regards. Julia xx Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Aug 2023

• "The pool table was great, we like the back patio and appreciated the bottle of wine."

  We also loved Castleton. The road noise made it very difficult to sleep in the front bedrooms or relax in the living room. We contemplated leaving early, it was so bad. If double glazing isn’t possible heavy curtains would help. The single bed was very uncomfortable, I would suggest it needs a new mattress. It was not possible to sleep on it. The living room had a strong smelling diffuser in, which me and my daughter are allergic to and because the window can’t be opened that meant I could not use that room. The house was very dark and gloomy and the grey furnishings didn’t help. It was also very dusty and some of the furniture was shaby, and some of the draws didn’t open. The main bedroom was damp and there was either damp or dust inside the dresser draws which got on our clothes. We did our best to clean out all the draws before using them, but that doesn’t feel like we should have had to do that. Overall it’s a lovely cottage with great space inside, it had a lovely bathroom and was in an amazing village but it needs some investment to soften the road noise and brighten it up. So we won’t be staying again.

  Dear mrs Duggen I am so pleased that you won’t be returning due to the damage that you caused! I have actually put a ban on from returning in the future with Sykes cottages. I can assure my future guests that the house is not damp in the slightest and the it has large windows in each room and is very spacious, I do feel that my complaint about you to Sykes has triggered off your poor feed back is is very sad and damaging. The furniture in the property is solid antique furniture but I will wax the runners next time I am there. I had a beautiful upholstered chair which got badly vandalised and all the pretty cord( which wasn’t loose in the slightest) ripped and cut into pieces which I had to remove from the cottage, and it took a lot of elbow grease to remote all the biro scribbles from the paint work in the bedrooms. I am still horrified that you took it on yourself to vandalise and hack at my wisteria creeper which was growing lovely around my window hiding pipe work! The ivy I do hope will grow back, I was deeply saddened plus using my kitchen scissors to do this! I also have part of my glass light fitting missing?? Yes we are in the centre of Castleton and by the road but the traffic noise dose quieten down in the evening. I do apologise you didn’t like the room scent, you could have just popped it outside with a note to myself in-fact I did say when talking to you that any problems do feel free to contact me? Well I will say the property felt grubby after you left with marks on the walls and the damage you did but two cleans later I feel happier! I do hope that future holiday lets you visit you treat them with more respect than you did mine. It’s a comfort that you will not be returning. I do my upper most to make the house as decorated as much as I can, yes the over all colour scheme is greys and whites but not at all dark as most rooms are painted in f/b strong white and with spot lights and plenty of lighting/lamps with high ceilings…obviously the house wasn’t yo your taste and I am curious with the damage caused and mess how you must live yourselves!? As I say it’s a comfort and relief that you do not wish to return. Kindest regards Julia Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gemma3.1★Aug 2023

• "Everything about our stay, from booking with Sykes and contact with the proprietor, to the house itself, the village and the surroundings were beyond our expectations."

  The house is extraordinary - welcoming, so beautiful and very well equipped. It is perfectly situated in the middle of the village with all amenities, including buses, within close walking distance. Julia made us feel very welcome with a set tea tray, milk in the fridge and a bottle of wine. We felt trusted and cared for as guests (which is not always a given) an aspect which greatly adds to the feeling of comfort! We would love to come back! Thank you for a wonderful week!

  Reviewed by Karolin5.0★Jul 2023

• "Really enjoyed our stay at this beautifully appointed house done to a really ..."

  Really enjoyed our stay at this beautifully appointed house done to a really high standard love castleton can't stop returning fab walks from doorstep lovely deli good pubs and coffee shops thank you for a wonderful break

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Mar 2023

• "A beautiful cottage located centrally within Castleton."

  Reviewed by Wayne5.0★Feb 2023

• "Excellent location."

  Very comfortable. Have booked again.

  Reviewed by Keith4.4★Feb 2023

• "Chandler house was lovely, and castleton was a great place to spend New Year."

  The Christmas decorations were very pretty, we loved the real fire and the pool table. We hope to be back soon.

  Reviewed by John5.0★Dec 2022

• "We had a really lovely Christmas holiday at Chandler House, really cosy, beautifully decorated and some nice extra touches by the owner on arrival."

  Reviewed by Katie5.0★Dec 2022

• "Chandler house was brilliant."

  I have been renting cottages in Peak district once or twice a year for the last 15 years - this was best one ever!! great location right in middle of town - but you can park just down the road. House very well maintained and clean. Pool table is good quality - 4 cues, chalk, rests etc. Shower - super powerful and warm. Kitchen - high level epuipment and good washing machine. Great cottage!!

  Hi Adam, thank you so much for your kind words and a fab review! I’m so pleased that you enjoyed the house and had a lovely time and looking forwards to welcoming you back o hope very soon. Kindest regards Julia Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adam5.0★Sep 2022

• "Lovely stay at an excellent property."

  Everything you need and in a great location.

  Reviewed by Marc5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely cottage with super courtyard garden (complete with nesting birds) and sweet touches in the house by way of set out tea tray and books."

  Reviewed by Vanessa5.0★May 2022

• "Perfect location for all amenities, loads of places to eat within a stones throw."

  Very well presented, very comfortable, though one of the doubles is a bit of a squeeze for two people (bed against wall). Great welcome with tea, biscuits a even wine! The only downside was the noise from traffic in the front 2 bedrooms but there’s nothing much can be done about that, except maybe some complimentary earplugs….

  Reviewed by Joanne5.0★Apr 2022

• "Great stay."

  Only slightly negative thing to mention is that we had no control over the heating. Heating was set to come on twice a day but it seemed like the wrong time to come on as we were out. Made up for it with the wood burner downstairs but beds were cold after 9pm.

  Reviewed by Christopher4.7★Feb 2022

• "It was beautiful and had absolutely everything we needed."

  Will be booking again.

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Nov 2021

• "Great house."

  Really loved it. Pool table a real hit. Little improvements needed. Replace fire alarms. Fit extraction to small toilet. Fix fan in oven that didn't seem to work

  Reviewed by Nick4.7★Oct 2021

• "We arrived on a bank holiday Sunday and parking was a nightmare"

  Reviewed by Stephen3.8★Aug 2021

• "Chandler House is beautiful."

  It felt very homely and it was well situated. The owner was lovely and very helpful. Would definitely like to stay again.

  Reviewed by Penny5.0★Jul 2021

• "Great place to stay: classy and comfortable."

  Friendly and helpful owners. Perfect location for lots of walks.

  Reviewed by Gregory5.0★Jun 2021

• "Lovely cottage the pool table was a real hit"

  Reviewed by Neil5.0★Oct 2020

• "Beautiful cottage with everything you need and more."

  Lovely style bedrooms and the beds were so comfy. Log burner was great in the evenings and we were lucky enough to be able to sit outside in the garden in the day. Shower was so nice, didn’t want to get out. Nice welcome pack left, very considerate. Place was spotless and the owner was excellent especially with the communication throughout the stay. Place is in a great spot with loads of walks on your doorstep and some great pubs mins away. Great place to stay and will definitely be back.

  Reviewed by Ann Marie5.0★Sep 2020

• "Lovely cottage in great location"

  Reviewed by Ryan5.0★Sep 2020

• "This is such a great cottage."

  Comfortable, clean, very good facilities and ideal location. The pool table is an really welcome addition and kept some of our group entertained for hours. I will definitely consider this cottage when I visit again. The location is good and it is only a few minutes to walk to any of the pubs and restaurants (and there are many to visit) The owner Julia has an arrangement to provide free parking close by which is useful as the town gets busy on a summer weekend. She also leaves a very helpful welcome pack that covers many kitchen and bathroom essentials. When you first arrive you might be concerned by road noise but dont worry. It really quietens down in the evening.

  Reviewed by Phillip5.0★Sep 2020

• "The only problem visiting Chandler House is you’ll probably never find another place that will be as good!"

  Location was ace. House was perfect. Beautifully decorated with some additional extra touches. Kitchen was well equipped. Pool table was good entertainment. Bath and shower were amazing. Courtyard garden was secluded and very quiet. Loads of beautiful walks to do nearby too. Thank you Julia for a wonderful stay.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jul 2020

• "House was really lovely and the owner was great when we contacted her but your parking guidance isn’t accurate about the property."

  Please liaise with the owner and detail exactly what is required for the parking to save others worrying before arrival. As I said though the house is great and we’d go back for sure.

  Reviewed by Marcus4.4★Mar 2020

• "The cottage was beautiful, homely, immaculate and very well equipped."

  Check-iin / out was very easy and we were made to feel very welcome! Would definitely recommend and return in the future! A wonderful weekend!

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Feb 2020

• "The house was not only in a superb location, great value, and true to the description, but Julia had also got to some effort to finish the property with real style and left us mince pies, a bottle of wine, and various other thoughtful touches."

  Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Joseph5.0★Dec 2019

• "Chandler House is a beautiful holiday home in a stunning location, all the rooms are beautifully furnished and the beds are extremely comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped, The owner was very Friendly, helpful and accommodating and we would happily stay again."

  Reviewed by Pamela5.0★Nov 2019

• "Beautifully decorated cottage and very helpful owner."

  Great location.

  Reviewed by Kathy4.7★Oct 2019

• "Beautiful cottage."

  Spotlessly clean. Great communication from the host whenever we got in touch. Really tastefully decorated. Just wish we’d had longer there!

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Oct 2019

• "Just returned from a lovely week at Chandler House."

  We had a great holiday in this gorgeous property. Thank you Julia for thinking of everything! Cannot praise this location and house highly enough.

  Reviewed by Deirdre5.0★Aug 2019

• "The outdoor sunny courtyard and the log fire."

  The countryside around the cottage is wonderful for walks and Castleton has a good choice of restaurants and cafes.

  Reviewed by Valerie5.0★Aug 2019

• "Super cottage in a great location."

  Lovely decor & equipped with everything we needed for our family get together. We particularly enjoyed the pool table & (between showers) made good use of the pretty outdoor space which we hadn’t expected.

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★May 2019

• "The house is gorgeous en very comfortable!"

  A lot of beautiful details and the owner Julia is very helpful. Perfect location to explore the Peak!

  Reviewed by Bianca5.0★May 2019

• "Excellent for a short break - loads of room for a family of 5."

  Great kitchen and dining room, and the pool table and WiFi much appreciated. Very handy for everything with shops on the doorstep and never a problem parking. Owner was very, very helpful (as were the neighbours). One minor niggle - despite the owner giving instructions the TV refused to switch from the DVD player to the satellite (scrolling the input menu simply did not work) until the eldest (IT savvy) worked out that you could trick the TV by switching the HDMi input cables after the DVD had started up. With no control of the CH, it was a bit chilly in the evenings away from the fire - but not really a problem. Curiously I couldn't find the cottage as available through the Sykes site, but did through Snaptrip. All in all would happily stay at Chandler House again and highly recommend - the best we have stayed at in the area.

  Reviewed by Trevor4.7★Apr 2019

• "This is a fantastic holiday cottage which felt very homely and cosy with everything we needed."

  Excellent location central to Castleton for the many pubs (though spent most time in the Peak Hotel), food and circular walk over Mam Tor and along the Ridge. Recommend 1530 Restaurant for a great meal. The pool table kept us entertained with mini tournaments!

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Mar 2019

• "The cottage was beautiful."

  Very well equipped, nothing had been overlooked. I can not recommend it enough!

  Reviewed by Simon5.0★Mar 2019

• "Chandler house is a beautiful, well presented house in a stunning location."

  We were greeted warmly by the owner who had left wine and mince pies as a welcome. House is warm and comfortable with plenty of space. Greet location near to shops and pubs.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Dec 2018

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