Poacher's Rest

86 Customer Reviews

• "Lovely cottage with everything you need."

  Situated in a perfect place, and not far to travel to other places like Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Matlock etc. Would definately recommend.

  Reviewed by Tracy4.7★Oct 2024

• "Really enjoyed our time time there,nice warm and comfy,it had everything that we ..."

  Really enjoyed our time time there,nice warm and comfy,it had everything that we needed, plenty of outside space for the dogs to run around,we will definitely put it on our list for the next time we want to come that way,

  Reviewed by Michael5.0★Oct 2024

• "Comfortable cosy cottage, well positioned for getting out and about, friendly host."

  Good paddock for dog exercise on hand. All in all a pleasant stay.

  Reviewed by Ann4.1★Oct 2024

• "We have visited Poachers Rest on several occasions and always found it to be ..."

  We have visited Poachers Rest on several occasions and always found it to be comfortable well equipped and in an ideal place to enjoy the many attractions of the Peak District

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Oct 2024

• "Poachers rest is nicely situated giving easy access to any walks sites or town you wish to visit."

  The cottage has all the amenities that you would need it is clean and well kept full central heated which made it very cosy we would stay here again

  Reviewed by Neal5.0★Sep 2024

• "Good location, spacious with nice bedroom and bathroom."

  However the main living area was very dark and musty which had a negative impact on the evenings during our stay. We left a day early.

  Reviewed by Catherine3.4★Sep 2024

• "Could do with a bit of work doing it up as a little run down"

  Reviewed by William4.1★Sep 2024

• "Lovely accommodation - more than likely to return!"

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Jun 2024

• "Very comfortable cottage in a great location for visiting Chatsworth House and Haddon Hall."

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Jun 2024

• "Having never had this type of break before, we wondered what we would be getting."

  What a wonderful surprise. The cottage was everything advertised and more. It was warm and comfortable; had every appliance you could wish for; spotlessly clean; a short drive from Chatsworth and Haddon Hall and 3 miles into Bakewell. There was even a paddock at the top of the driveway where our dog could have a good run. We would definitely recommend this cottage and our thanks go to our hosts who kindly left us a nice bottle of red wine as well.

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Jun 2024

• "A really lovely cottage, with all the amenities required for a comfortable stay."

  Close to so many wonderful places & only a short walk from the Peakcock Inn. The cottage was well equipped, cozy and jam packed with books, games and DVD’s for the evenings. There is a wonderful walk just behind the cottage and plenty of parking. A great cottage, we’d definitely stay again!

  Reviewed by Aime5.0★Apr 2024

• "A lovely, spacious property, well situated for relaxation, scenic walks, historic houses and towns."

  There is nothing not to like. Proximity to the main road does not detract, there is no traffic noise in the property. The owner is friendly and helpful. I'd definitely stay again.

  Reviewed by Bozena5.0★Apr 2024

• "Lovely cottage."

  Spotless property & comfortable. Helen made me very welcome, sorted out the heating problem immediately for me, thank you. Sorry I had to cut short my break due to unforseen circumstances.

  Reviewed by Ken4.1★Mar 2024

• "Perfect retreat , lovely and homely."

  Host was friendly . Cottage Was perfect for some well earned r and r .

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Feb 2024

• "Poachers Rest is a lovely cottage with every appliance you would ever need."

  The bedroom was spacious & comfortable and the bathroom was spotless. The only downside is that the lounge is extremely dark so that you need lights on during the day. We even thought it may have been better with the bedroom downstairs & the lounge up on the airy & light first floor as it has access to the lovely terrace & garden ( just our opinion). Situated in a lovely area with lots of fabulous walks.

  Reviewed by Janet4.4★Jan 2024

• "Great place to stay."

  Will definitely recommend return

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jan 2024

• "Everything there that you would need."

  Very comfortable and a lovely place to come back to after a day out

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Dec 2023

• "Loved the property and location."

  Easy road, bus and walking links. Huge space, quirky and cosy with everything you need in it. Helen and Alun were great, really helpful and knowledgeable about the local and not so local area. Little hairy guest also loved her stay. WIll certainly look to come back sometime.

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Dec 2023

• "I had a lovely stay at Poaches Rest, the cottage is beautiful and very well equipped and extremely spacious for two people."

  I would 100% come back!

  Reviewed by Emma5.0★Nov 2023

• "Very pleasant , thanks for the biscuits"

  Reviewed by Mr5.0★Nov 2023

• "AVOID AVOID AVOID this cottage, it’s damp and smelly, if you have any sort of chest problems ie asthma then it’s not for you as in the living you can taste the damp and will affect your chest (breathing) and make you cough."

  There are steep steps that you are not warned about and trip hazards. Far too much old furniture. Two six person dining tables in a two person cottage! Tiny fridge, hazardous plug in electric hob next to sink and on top of microwave. This cottage is the worst we have stayed in. Dirty carpets downstairs. It was so bad we had to leave early as it affected asthma. Don’t waste you money on this awful place.

  Reviewed by Lorna1.6★Oct 2023

• "Extremely comfortable lodge with lots of space ."

  Well equipped kitchen stunning views and easy reach for walks, close to amenities would definitely stay again

  Reviewed by Claire5.0★Oct 2023

• "Another return visit to Poachers Rest and it did not disapoint."

  A warm welcome and comfortable stay.with the Peak District on the doorstep

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Aug 2023

• "It's an incredibly well stocked cottage and there was wine and cookies on arrival."

  The location is perfect for dog owners with walks straight from the door. The layout of the cottage is quirky which we really liked. Only the lounge is a little dark - there are patio doors that can be opened but we didn't like to use them because of our dogs. I would certainly go there again.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Aug 2023

• "Helen the owner, was lovely and the property was nice and spacious."

  It was good having a field next to the property to walk our dogs. Would definitely go back there.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Jul 2023

• "Gorgeous place to rent for a holiday in the Peak District."

  Great location to get to anywhere interesting. Plus very near a decent size town called Matlock and walkable to a village with useful shops. The home is FULLY stocked. Welcome wine and biscuits. Huge bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and living room. Sky TV, games, books, every kitchen implement possible. Simply everything you would need if you lived there 24/7. Lovely patio and views from house. Owner is very welcoming and professional. Big parking area. Great value all round.

  Reviewed by Roy5.0★Jul 2023

• "We really enjoyed our stay at Poachers Rest and the location was perfect."

  Our only negative was that it needs a little updating carpets in the kitchen and bathroom areas really need changing for easier maintenance flooring. The master bedroom was so roomy and comfortable and the door out in to the outside space is amazing especially as the sun goes down. The property was very quirky and we loved that! Easy fixes can change our negatives but wanted to stress it didn’t ruin our stay as so many other positive things to note.

  Reviewed by Susanne3.4★May 2023

• "Had a very enjoyable stay."

  Comfy, cosy cottage, but for us, a bit over-furnished. In a two person cottage there really is no need for a six seater dining table in the lounge, as well as a large dining table in the dining room. The kitchen area was very cramped, with hardly any room to prepare food, cook, was up etc. Lovely large bedroom which would be greatly improved with a king sized bed. Helen and her husband were very friendly and approachable, and the dog was very friendly also. The complimentary wine and biscuits was a nice touch. Overall, a very good week away, in lovely surroundings.

  Reviewed by Peter4.1★May 2023

• "A good base for exploring the area."

  Short walk to the bus stop and a number of walks from the property. The bedroom was lovely and bright with a particularly comfortable chair for sitting reading; a little side table would have been useful, perhaps another similar chair for couples. The weather wasn’t quite warm enough to utilise the the patio but it looked good. I did very little cooking but the kitchen appeared to have everything you would need, although the fridge is quite small. The property has everything one might expect for a comfortable stay and the owners were unobtrusive but helpful. Being able to control the heating was useful as I found I was too warm. The sitting room had an extensive range of books and DVDs so something for bad weather if required. The bottle of wine was appreciated. The information mentions road noise which I did not find to be a problem at all. A smaller table with fewer chairs in the kitchen would be an advantage but that’s not a criticism just a preference.

  Reviewed by E A4.1★Apr 2023

• "Lovely stay at Poachers Rest."

  Very clean, everything to hand, loads of books & DVDs to chill out with in the evening. Very close to Bakewell & Matlock - went to local attractions & enjoyed thoroughly. Would stay again. Hellen on hand if needed any help. Thank you.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Apr 2023

• "Home from home highly rated"

  Reviewed by Debbie5.0★Mar 2023

• "Great property and in a great location for the peak district."

  Home from home.

  Reviewed by Anthony5.0★Feb 2023

• "Spacious and modern accommodation in an ideal location for walking from the door."

  Very well equipped with a huge stock of books, including local walking guides. The adjacent paddock was handy for taking the dog out, and big enough to throw balls for him when we were rained off. It was all decorated for Christmas while we stayed, which was a nice touch.

  Reviewed by Carol4.4★Dec 2022

• "Amazing place, great local area."

  Clean and roomy Fantastic weekend away will definitely be back

  Reviewed by James5.0★Nov 2022

• "The questionare covered everything."

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★Oct 2022

• "Excellent cottage, very well equipped in an excellent location for lots of walks and close to Rowsley with pubs restaurants and shopping centre."

  The hosts were extremely helpful with local knowledge. Would recommend and will certainly go back.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Sep 2022

• "We had a fabulous weeks holiday at Poachers rest."

  The cottage is in a perfect location for exploring the Peak District. There are plenty of walks from the cottage without having to drive anywhere. We walked to Chatsworth House and had a brilliant day there at the Chatsworth Show. We also walked into Matlock but cheated coming home as we caught the steam train back to Rowsley. The cottage has everything that you will need for your holiday even had the bonus of a dryer which we weren’t expecting. We would definitely stay there again.

  Reviewed by Susie5.0★Sep 2022

• "A warm welcome to a comfortable and spacious property."

  Ideal to explore the Peak district.

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Aug 2022

• "Property is very clean and comfortable."

  Quirky position of the fridge is the only reason for not giving top score for facilities. Plenty of attractions nearby and easy to access. Despite being on a main road traffic noise was not a problem. We would happily book this property again.

  Reviewed by Phil4.7★Aug 2022

• "Very nice cottage , Everthing is at hand, A larger fridge would have being nice, I realise space is tight !"

  A little more ventilation in the kitchen era would benefit also. Overall, enjoyed the break, AGOOD location ,Nice cottage!

  Reviewed by Alan4.4★Jul 2022

• "Property itself is set in a good location for exploring the local area."

  There is a dog friendly pub a short walk away which is perfect for an evening meal or drinks. The property itself isn’t perfect for dog owners - fully carpeted which proved an issue with dogs after a walk and the lack of secure or private area isn’t ideal. As other reviewers have mentioned…The living room is musty and this is very overpowering upon arrival. The owners have tried to sort with a dehumidifier but this had little impact on the smell meaning that’s it’s not an enjoyable place to sit.

  Reviewed by Rebecca3.1★May 2022

• "Helen & Dave were lovely hosts."

  Nice welcoming personal touches in the cottage,which was spotless and very well equipped. Lovely location too. It would have been ideal to have an enclosed area at the rear so we could let the dog out off the lead but all in all, one of the nicest cottages we've stayed in. We would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Chris4.7★Apr 2022

• "Lovely comfortable cottage."

  Sitting room strangely large for two guests. A simple sheep wire fence would secure the paddock from the road for pet owners. Very well located property. Very friendly welcoming owners.

  Reviewed by James5.0★Apr 2022

• "Really need a bigger fridge and freezer Too much furniture- don’t need 2 dining tables"

  Reviewed by Valerie3.4★Feb 2022

• "Warm comfortable accommodation close to Rowsley and the White Peak area."

  Good walks in and around the village including a three mile hike into Chatsworth estate.

  Reviewed by Steven5.0★Nov 2021

• "Lovely cottage, as everything you could needfor your dog and humans."

  Lovely location, nice safe walks both ways out of cottage with out climbing hills. Just two things that need doing. No outside light working and banister to bedroom keeps falling out. Would love to visit ago

  Reviewed by Leonard4.7★Oct 2021

• "Only downfall they need to put a curtain across the door in the bedroom that leads onto the lovely terrace, a lot of light comes through it."

  Reviewed by Matthew4.7★Aug 2021

• "A lovely cottage with a nice outdoor area and everything you need inside"

  Reviewed by David4.7★Jul 2021

• "It was a really good base to explore."

  Facilities were excellent and everything was covered. Perfect location for a break.

  Reviewed by Stephen5.0★May 2021

• "Lots of steps /stairs We are fit but visitors should be made aware As dog ..."

  Lots of steps /stairs We are fit but visitors should be made aware As dog friendly it needs to be stated that there are no secure outside areas and dogs could run straight onto Main A 6 road quite easily

  Reviewed by Patricia4.7★May 2021

• "Would book again."

  Nice un expected welcome presents also.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Apr 2021

• "Excellent location, great views."

  Friendly hosts. A lovely place to stay.

  Reviewed by Richard4.7★Apr 2021

• "Well situated for walking the cottage was fantastic would go back anytime"

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2020

• "This is a lovely and a little unique villa in a fantastic position between Bakewell and Matlock."

  Lovely views and a very warm welcome.

  Reviewed by Kevin4.7★Aug 2020

• "Lovely place to stay."

  All I can say is that the people who have provided negative feedback or comments have completely exaggerated the smallest of details... The owners were very welcoming and very helpful. I contacted them several times in the lead up to our stay and they always got back to me promptly.

  Reviewed by John4.4★Aug 2020

• "Ideal location for exploring the derbyshire dales"

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Feb 2020

• "Having read some of the negative reviews before going away, we were a bit apprehensive about the prroperty."

  We should not have worried as the place was lovely. Very clean, spacious and warm. The owners were very friendly even going to the trouble of leaving us an Xmas gift from chatsworth house. The noise from the road wasn't an issue. The fact that we had a field in which to walk the dogs was excellent. The only recommendation I would say is to have a smart TV in the kitchen, as there is no WiFi in the lower room with the TV and so I was having to carry the TV upstairs in order for us to watch decent TV. This is a miniscule grie and I realise many people go away simply to get away from their everyday creature comforts. Other than that though, top marks

  Reviewed by Steve5.0★Dec 2019

• "The house was ok but had obviously been empty for a while, as it was musty and most cupboards smelt bad when opened."

  TV remotes didn't work and TV was very old, to watch anything on DVD you needed to swap cables around. WiFi was awful and nothing in TV room, a simple power line would solve this but signal only worked upstairs and kitchen sometimes. Although dog tolerant it wasn't dog friendly. Not allowed upstairs, yet only place to clean dogs after a walk! and no way to let them out for their needs, without taking on lead, up slippery stone steps. Dog mess all over lawn yet required to pick up after ours. Suit a couple looking to chill but not for dogs. Wouldn't go back.

  Reviewed by Keith3.1★Nov 2019

• "Very comfortable cottage,well equipped ,very spacious."

  Excellent home from home

  Reviewed by Ann5.0★Nov 2019

• "Very nice unexpected welcome bottle of wine a box of luxury biscuits."

  Extremely well equipped cottage and nice and warm. Great location for visiting NT houses in the area.Everything the brochure said and more. Highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Tim5.0★Oct 2019

• "Great welcome ."

  ideal for many walks and attractions in the derwent valley

  Reviewed by Christine4.7★Sep 2019

• "We were happy with the property in most aspects, however, had we been aware of the proximity of the property to the A6 we would not have chosen this property."

  The traffic noise through the nights of Friday and Saturday was excessive and unfortunately, I am a light sleeper so this did not suit me at all. Apart from that, the location is very good for getting around the Peak District. I feel that the picture of the property in your brochure gives no clue to the close proximity of the A6

  Reviewed by David4.4★Sep 2019

• "Over all good spacious lovely bedroom and very comfy bed!"

  ! very roomy ensunite(could have done with a proper shower over bath),Kitchen/diner good size but no space in cupboards for food items brought with us.and the fridge should have been in the kichen so as to make it more conveniant. Lounge very spacious but but damp cold and dark due to very little natural light and the fact that it is partly undergound ,which would explain why their was a dehumidifier in it .and finally the Wifi was very poor espcially in the lounge mabye a TP link could improve it. On the up side it was in a very good location

  Reviewed by John3.4★Aug 2019

• "Well equipped, clean, comfortable cottage."

  Friendly helpful owner next door. Good location for walking and many attractions. A fairly good pub a short walk away.

  Reviewed by Andy5.0★Aug 2019

• "The weather was not very good so it was great to have such a cosy and comfortable cottage to go back to."

  Due to the weather we probably spent more time in the cottage than normal and this cottage was equipped with plenty to keep us occupied.

  Reviewed by Norman5.0★Jun 2019

• "There are several issues with this property that I would like to point out to you 1."

  The property is advertised as having a King sized bed This is not the case The bed was a double bed I would not have booked if this had been the case 2. The property is advertised as having a toilet with sink This is not the case The separate toilet does not have a sink ! This means you have to either wash your hands at the kitchen sink ( not at all hygienic if someone is preparing food as the kitchen sink is next to the cooker / hob ) or climb the 2 small flights of stairs to the bathroom. This meant that we had to use the ensuite bathroom at all times An older person or couple with a young child would find this very inconvenient. 3 The lounge is down a small flight of stairs ( more than a few steps) which are uneven The first step is deeper and takes you unawares There is no warning of this. 4 In the lounge is a dehumidifier which was on. There is a notice on this saying to leave on at all times and for the customer to empty when full. There are several issues this raises a/ should a customer be asked to do this It is an electrical item and also to empty involves carrying up steps from lounge to kitchen sink . b/ It was noisy yet this is the room with the television is / room supposed to be for leisure / reading etc. Not conducive to relaxing on a holiday. c/ Is there an ongoing damp issue in the property ? More general observations. The lounge in general is dark with only a set of glass doors with frosted glass which let little light in so we did not want to use it expect in later evening We had a problem with the heating as it came on at night but not at the times as specified by the owner i.e evening and morning. We did need to go and ask the owner on the first night She put the heating on continuous but that meant the first night the bedroom was like a sauna. By the next morning it was off again. The second evening we didn't want to ask again so it was just colder in the lounge so we wore extra jumpers but then it came on at 10pm so again another hot night in the double ( not king sized ) bed. On the plus side the property is in a really nice location and having dogs the use of the paddock was a real bonus Although next to the road we didn't hear traffic once inside the property . The cottage is well furnished. Sadly overall though we would not visit again as the minus points out weighed the pluses.

  I have spoken to Sykes cottages regarding the wording on the website and amended it. Regarding the bed and the downstairs cloakroom. The boiler to the cottage was replaced before Christmas last year, and is in good working order. There is a portable thermostat to turn up or down the temperature in the property and all the radiators have thermostatic valves as well. There are extra plug in radiators in the cottage so know one should feel the cold either. I hope this answers the questions. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan2.5★Apr 2019

• "A lovely spacious, centrally located cottage which was very warm and cosy."

  Would have been even more perfect with a totally fenced off area (side or rear of cottage) for the dogs, as the property is on a very busy road.

  Reviewed by Diane5.0★Mar 2019

• "Really nicely situated holiday home, on an easy access busy road (quiet at night), appears to of been a granny annexe or something once but owners really pleasant and you don't feel on top of each other as separate building."

  Well stocked, homely feel to the cottage and a lot more space than we expected with beautiful rear views. Wifi a bit hit and miss and probably worth noting that theres no shower. Which was fine for us as did have a showerhead in the bath. Overall lovely stay and recommend a visit.

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Jan 2019

• "Very clean and comfortable and about a 10 minute stroll from the bus stops."

  Reviewed by Rosemary5.0★Nov 2018

• "We had a lovely time at Poacher's Rest, everything was as expected (indeed the cottage was bigger than the photos suggest) and it was perfect for us all, including the doggies."

  Reviewed by Kerry4.7★Oct 2018

• "The Poachers Rest was a very comfortable and relaxing holiday."

  The owners were their when we arrived and showed us around. It was so central to everything, Matlock, Bakewell, Chatsworth House. We have family close by and did some exploring with them. Such a beautiful part of the country away from the rat race of busy cities.

  Reviewed by Val5.0★Aug 2018

• "The accommodation is in a good situation ‘however one kitchen cupboard had a very strong smell of damp the lounge area had an overpowering odour which impacted on our holiday enjoyment ."

  A humidifier was operational at all times with a note for us to empty an extractor fan was covered the lounge door had to be closed as the odour would travel to the kitchen area at times we were unable to use the lounge and sat at the kitchen table all evening .We purchased a scented candle to try to reduce the odour this however made no difference .I could not use air fresher due to Asthama The bath had shower attachment but this was impractical to stand and shower due to the angle of the ceiling The day before the departure the owner asked how our week was I did explain we had issues with the odour and she confirmed it had not been mentioned previously but this was highlighted in a previous review May 2017 and prior to booking we thought actions would have been taken .This It what we expected prior to purchasing our holiday and we really did not look forward to returning to the cottage at the end of a day of walking and visit tourist attractions as you could not relax in the lounge area the alternative sitting in the kitchen or bedroom area to have internet access as this was not present in the Lounge.

  Reviewed by Martin2.2★Jul 2018

• "Everything was just brilliant"

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jul 2018

• "Absolutely fantastic week."

  Cottage was stunning. Lots to do in local area.

  Reviewed by Heidi-marie5.0★Jun 2018

• "Everything written in your information was correct, however there were a few things that meant we did not get the best from our holiday: 1) We found the double bed far to soft which meant my wife had chronic back ache for most of the holiday 2) The lounge, with no windows (there are frosted french doors) was always dark and the settees were not that comfortable 3) As I have walking difficulties, the differing depths of steps on the stairs was difficult."

  I accept that the our issues may not be a problem to others but I know you work to the highest standards, so I felt it best to report our views Trevor Walton

  Reviewed by Trevor4.4★May 2018

• "Great location cottage as roughly half way between Matlock and Bakewell."

  On the main A6 on a fifty mile stretch so need to take care exiting the property.

  Reviewed by Joyce4.7★Apr 2018

• "Perfect cottage even tho it's on main A6 road."

  Beautiful scenery & not far to travel to all surrounding towns/villages. Would recommend.

  Reviewed by Tracy4.1★Mar 2018

• "Beautiful cottage in a beautiful setting."

  Central to lots of places to explore. Owners were very nice and helpful

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★Mar 2018

• "Our stay was lovely, thanks very much!"

  Reviewed by Alun5.0★Jan 2018

• "We had a wonderful stay at this little cottage."

  When we arrived Helen had gone the extra mile as she had put up a Christmas tree and decorated the cottage for Christmas. There were lovely flowers on the kitchen table. I hoped it would be special and it certainly was. We will certainly go back. Thank you again Helen and all at Sykes for making this time special.

  Reviewed by Carol5.0★Dec 2017

• "Stunning cottage."

  Spacious, clean and well equipped.Central location. Straight onto A6 so at peak times you hear the traffic but it certainly didn't spoil our holiday at all. Owners were friendly and welcoming. Would recommend it. We will be back!

  Reviewed by Shirley5.0★Oct 2017

• "The cottage was spacious and very nicely furnished."

  The location, though on a main road is perfect for accessing excellent walks and tourist attractions.

  Reviewed by Elizabeth4.8★Jul 2017

• "Would be good to have handrails on the stairs."

  ...otherwise really nice comfortable cottage and the dog liked it.

  Reviewed by Pamela4.8★Jul 2017

• "The standard of the accommodation and cleanliness was very good."

  The location was great for visiting the dales and peak District. The only drawback was the proximity to the A6 .

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jun 2017

• "The cottage was much bigger than expected."

  It was lovely and clean and warm. So pleased there was a washer and detergent as we ended up on some muddy walks... A big thank you to the owners for letting us bring our 2 dogs. We will certainly book again

  Reviewed by Cheryl5.0★Mar 2017

• "We had a lovely break, the cottage and the location were perfect for us."

  We would definitely recommend!

  Reviewed by Kay5.0★Oct 2016

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