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8 Guests
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4 Bedrooms
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4 Bathrooms
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Pets Yes
Features
- Electric vehicle charging
- Off road parking
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
77 Customer Reviews
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"Lovely well equipped house in a beautiful location with kind hosts."
We rented the House and Cottage for a big family holiday and it worked well.
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"Excellent! A wonderful house, set in beautiful and peaceful surroundings."
Julie and John made us very welcome and quickly and kindly sorted out my daughters request for a cot for our grandson. The lovely touches of a delicious cake, milk and Prosecco were greatly appreciated. Slade house was the perfect place for a family holiday,, lots of beautiful walks from the door, cycling along the Tissington trail from Ashbourne, and back to the cosy comfort of Slade House with games round the large farmhouse kitchen table in the evening, perfect.
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"A delightful cottage in a wonderful setting."
The spacious farmhouse kitchen had everything you could need and the beds were so comfortable. Julie was immensely helpful with any queries and her welcome cake was such a lovely thought and absolutely delicious. All of our group, including dogs give it top marks.
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"Looking for a lovely country get-away in beautiful, quiet scenery?"
Look no further - you’ve found your next holiday home! We had an absolutely fantastic stay at Slade House - and John and Julie were absolutely wonderful. They were happy to chat, help and go beyond what you would normally expect. We would recommend both them and their cottages - thank you for having us!
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"Beautiful property in a great peaceful location"
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"Had a great week at Slade House."
We were a party of six adults two children and two dogs.The house had everything you needed it was a proper home from home. The children loved the big garden as did the dogs. The children loved being able to fly their kites in the field. The cake that John made was gorgeous and much appreciated as was the bottle of prosecco. All in all we had a great week. John and Jane could not of been more helpful.
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"A big thank you to Julie and John for a really lovely break!"
Slade House was a great base for our family to get together and celebrate. Beautiful location and very helpful owners. The welcome treats and provisions, especially the homemade cake, were very thoughtful. Thank you so much.
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"Gorgeous cottage in a gorgeous location without the endless do’s and don’t’s on laminates which makes a refreshing change!"
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"Fantastic location with wonderful hosts."
We were made so very welcome in so many ways and felt upset about leaving such a lovely environment. We like it so much we would like to live there but we hope to be able to return again one day soon. Thank you to our hosts. Our stay with you was just what we needed.
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"Fantastic welcome from Julie and super cakes!"
Website photos are accurate but the reality is much better. The setting is perfect and there is an old world Jane Austin feel to the house. Tastefully renovated retaining many original features. Many circular walks from the house and a fantastic garden to enjoy if you just fancy a quiet day. Probably our best holiday venue to date. Excellent.
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"Lovely spacious & comfortable cottage in a superb location with beautiful views, surrounded by lots of farm animals & 2 very friendly farm dogs."
We were made very welcome by the owners.
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"We had a wonderful week at Slade House, and felt completely at home during our stay."
The property is very comfortable and well-equipped, and we all loved the beautiful location and the walks we could do from the doorstep! Thank you to Julie and John for making us feel so welcome.
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"I can not recommend this place more than enough."
The host was lovely and very accommodating. The house was beautiful, clean and well equipped for our stay. The welcoming cake was amazing and did not last very long
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"Lovely cottage, great rural location, Julie and John are very kind and helpful and Julie baked a great cake!"
Thank you
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"We spent a very relaxing week at Slade House."
The house was warm and very clean. The kitchen was equipped with everything you might need. All the beds were comfortable. Julie and John were welcoming and very helpful but not intrusive in any way. The surrounding area is beautiful and very peaceful and you can walk straight from the door along footpaths and across the fields. We loved our stay here and hope to return.
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"Slade house was the perfect location for a 3-generation family celebration."
Julie and her husband were perfect hosts and the house was lovely. Thank you.
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"We had a wonderful time."
The farm house had a well equipped kitchen. There was plenty of room in the lounge to seat us all comfortably. The bed rooms were spacious and the beds were very comfy. There are plenty of walks from the front door. The whole area has plenty for everyone to make it an enjoyable holiday.
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"We really enjoyed staying at Slade House so many walks from the door, great location beautiful area, cottage had everything we needed and more and warm and cosy Owners very helpful."
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"Julie was exceptionally friendly and welcoming and nothing was too much trouble."
The house was warm, clean and comfortable and I would recommend the location . The area is unspoilt and beautiful. Great local walking, but be prepared for a little driving to reach the regions pubs and restaurants. I would definitely rate the stay highly.
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"On the whole we were very happy with the accommodation."
Some features were excellent eg kitchen equipment, crockery superb. The house was warm and very homely. The bedrooms very spacious and on 1st floor good size en-suite. The second floor bathroom quite cramped though and hard to use bath, no shower. The only shower room on ground floor was ok but rather damp and needing an upgrade. We enjoyed our stay very much and had some great walks in Dovedale. Walking from the house was problematic as cattle including a bull were in several fields with footpaths. The owners do suggest using other fields so it is obvious that the cattle are recognised as being a hazard but it’s not an easy alternative in fact as fields adjacent not always accessible. I would recommend the farmhouse for a relaxing stay for friends and family.
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"Highly recommend."
Perfect venue for a group who want to getaway from it all. Very well equipped kitchen. Spotlessly clean. We would definitely return.
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"This is simply the best holiday cottage that we've rented in the last decade."
The owners have thought to provide for everything - quality beds, sufficient heating, extra wifi, tonnes of bathrooms and easily the best equipped kitchen that we've ever used. You name it, it's got it - le crueset casserole, large saucepans, baking trays, rolling pin, measuring jugs, tongs, multiple knives and chopping boards, dishes, bowls, spare fridges, the lot! When we had a problem with the wifi speaker they were on-hand to provide a replacement, and there's even somewhere to charge an electric car. What more could you want??? Oh, there's the peak district literally on your door step, walks going in every direction from the end of the garden, and black nights of utter silence. We'll be making a second visit without doubt.
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"This was our second visit to Slade House and was as good as we expected, with everything you needed for a holiday with two babies under 3 months old and two dogs!"
We loved the tranquility of its situation but also the ease of access to beautiful walks and that places of interest are not far away. To know that the owners are close by on the farm site in case of problems (there weren’t any!) is reassuring too. Highly recommended for a family (or any) holiday.
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"What a great place to stay."
Julie and John are very quick to respond to questions, very welcoming, and the house was great, and well-equipped. Lots of crockery and glassware, and everything we needed in the kitchen. Cosy sitting room, and very comfortable beds and bedding. Because there are so many footpaths in the area, we enjoyed walking out from the front door on varied walks, to several pubs, and along the Manifold Valley. It's a great location! And the type 2 EV car charger was a great help too (I think it was 11kW). We had no phone signal at all on Giff-gaff, but very good wi-fi.
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"Wonderful place hidden in the Peak District."
Absolutely everything has been thought of by John and Julie, thank you so much for sharing your home with us!
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"Slade House is a lovely place to spend time with friends."
Great for walking and cycling from. The bedrooms and other facilities are excellent. We’ll be back!
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"Beautiful setting."
Well presented with lovely furnishings & very clean. Easy access to great country walks. You can't help to unwind staying at Slade House. Perfect holiday for all ages. Lovely friendly owners & a delicious cake provided on arrival. Can't recommend highly enough.
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"We had a lovely holiday in Slade House in early March."
We were nearly snowed in and the owners and local farmers were so helpful and kind to help us - clearing the road and giving us a cup of tea! The house was very well equipped and so comfortable . Amazing views from every window. We took our dog. The owners secured the smaller front garden outside the front door which was great for our cockerpoo . He loved the walks from the house . Do note that your dog needs to be on a lead out on walks due to sheep grazing. We took a long 10 meter training lead . A lovely holiday if only we could live there all the time!!
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"Beautiful location for views and walks- long or short."
Very well equipped for cooking large meals and sitting in comfort around the table and in front of the fire. Huge patio for summer evenings. The hosts, John and Julie ate friendly, informative and available if needed but not intrusive.
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"Slade House is a lovely holiday home - clean and very well equipped."
The setting is beautiful with fantastic walking opportunities right on your doorstep. Julie and John were very welcoming hosts. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay!
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"Excellent comfy cosy spacious property,owners very helpful and provided some lovely extra touches,a great Christmas break."
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"We had a short family break and we found that Slade house was just perfect and fully met with our expectations."
We arrived on a cold wet day but the house was warm and inviting and fully decked out for Christmas. On top of that Julie had baked a delicious cake which was greatly appreciated. The house is in a lovely remote location with fabulous views and plenty of walks on the doorstep. If you are looking for a quiet rural retreat in beautiful countryside then Slade House is ideal.
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"We loved staying at Slade House!"
Julie and John were absolutely brilliant before and during our stay. Fab house in a beautiful setting.
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"Lovely house in a perfect location."
Immaculately clean and equipped with everything you need for a family holiday. Country walks straight from the property and other beautiful areas just a short drive away. Loved coming back each evening to the log burner in the kitchen and playing games at the table with the family. Such an enjoyable stay.
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"Wonderful property in a wonderful location with owners who were always on hand but never obtrusive."
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"Garden was not as secure as Sykes listing suggested but the owners were more ..."
Garden was not as secure as Sykes listing suggested but the owners were more than happy to put in place gates/fences to keep our pet dog within the garden
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"One of the very best holiday cottages we have stayed in."
The kitchen was very well equipped, perfect for our family group who like cooking, and plenty of cups and crockery, no need to wash up in between setting the dishwasher on! Very clean everywhere, very comfortable sofas and beds, lovely well-maintained garden to enjoy a bbq and space for children to play. Footpaths across the fields, almost straight from the back door, great for our two Collie dogs. Can recommend nearby Ilam Park, beautiful National Trust parkland. We will definitely be back to Slade House to explore the area further. A weekend was not long enough!
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"Slade House was excellent for us, spacious and very comfortable."
John and Julie are very welcoming and helpful. We could quite happily have stayed another week.
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"We booked all 3 properties together for a party of 14 which worked extremely well."
The gardens and terraces of Slade House and Cottage are a lovely place to sit outside all together. The position of the properties is wonderful with glorious views and several footpaths on your doorstep.All are very comfortable and well equipped. The owners Julie and John could not have been more helpful. We had a fantastic stay; I would highly recommend Slade Farm.
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"We loved staying at Slade House and will definitely be back."
It perfectly and comfortably accommodates 8 people. We really couldn't fault it.
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"This place is simply perfect."
The setting, nestled in the most stunning countryside, is just beautiful. We loved the house and everything provided. The homemade cake, the milk and prosecco were very welcome and the hosts were brilliant . A great place for our party of 8 - all able to eat together at the huge round kitchen table. The barbecue out on the large decking area was most appreciated on our sunny weekend. Excellent WiFi connection too and amazingly comfortable beds. We'll be back !
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"As discussed when we left, water pressure in showers was very low."
We ended up all using the downstairs shower which seemed the best.
Thanks for bringing the issue of low pressure in the showers to our attention and apologies for the problems you experienced. Since this post we have replaced the hot water cistern with a non vented system and we believe this has fully addressed this problem. Therefore future guests should be able to enjoy the character of this old farmhouse and its beautiful location without being troubled by this issue. Thanks again. Property Owner
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"Very comfortable, spacious and warm farm house in a lovely setting."
The owners were welcoming and helpful.
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"A marvellous place in a very peaceful location and a super-helpful host."
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"A really nice property in a great location."
There are 4 bedrooms and they're all good-sized and luxurious. Location not as spectacular as the Lakes, but it is quite remote and because it's elevated it certainly felt like we were away from it all, with good walking from the door, and yet within striking distance of places to visit. The weather was not great while we were there, but the house was nice and warm and clean and it suited our party perfectly. Mobile signal is a bit unreliable but the WIFI was good so we weren't cut off from the world. Would recommend.
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"Slade House Farm was a perfect location and property for our family of six (4 adults and 2 children) for a half term get away."
The property was clean and warm when we arrived (in the snow!). The kitchen was big with plenty of dinnerware, utensils and fridge space (2 fridges). The heating system was great allowing the temperature to be controlled in each room. The beds were extremely comfortable with the two upper floor bedrooms each able to be configured into two singles or a superking. The second upper floor bedroom is accessed via a very narrow walkway between a wall and the staircase rail which caused no problems for us but may be an issue for some with a larger frame. Unfortunately we had some issues with the hot water pressure during our stay. We contacted Julie (the owner), who arranged for a plummer to come out within an hour! While the issue was seemingly fixed, the water pressure was still not good enough to run more than a few centimeters in the bath in the upper bath room. The two first floor bathrooms had shower head attachments connected to the bath but only one had a wall mount and neither gave particularly good showers. Because of this we all used the downstairs shower (accessed via the kitchen) for the duration of our stay. This was a nice shower, the water was warm and the room was also able to be kept warm. However the pressure was not great. That said, there was enough hot water for all six of us the have a shower. These small issues however did not cause any real problems for us. The house was wonderful and we had a lovely stay. Julie's cake that was waiting for us on arrival was greatly appreciated and truly delicious. Julie also welcomed us to say that if we has any issues, we should contact her. This was appreciated. We would all recommend the property and would definitely consider staying again.
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"Fabulous stay at Slade House."
Everything we needed was in the accommodation that was warm and inviting despite the inclement weather.
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"We have just returned from a fantastic stay at Slade House."
Julie and John made us very welcome, and we arrived to a lovely home baked cake and bottle of fizz. The house was ideal of our family to get together over Christmas. We couldn't fault the property, especially the extra touches, such as the Christmas tree and decorations. We wouldn't hesitate to stay there again.
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"Amazing place!"
A truly perfect holiday! We will be back next year!
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"We loved our stay at Slade House."
The house was lovely, quirky, warm and well equipped. The owners made us feel very welcome with a tasty cake and wine when we arrived. The fact that it also had a Christmas Tree and decorations in place all contributed to the festive feel which given we were there for a family gathering for Christmas was wonderful. The surrounding countryside is beautiful and gave us all a real feeling of peace. As a bonus a charging point for an electric care was available and used. Thank you
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"A lovely stay at Slade House."
Julie and John couldn't have been more helpful and friendly. The sponge cake and brownies on arrival were well received as were the milk, prosecco and flowers. We needed the garden to be enclosed for the dog and John got straight on it putting some sheep gates across the steps for us so our puppy couldn't escape. Slade House was a lovely base for our holiday and there were some great walks just on our doorstep. We would definitely stay here again.
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"We have just spent the most wonderful week at Slade House Farm."
The location is stunningly beautiful. The welcome from Julie and John was very warm, as was the house itself when we arrived, which was very much appreciated. The kitchen is very well-equipped, the rooms are all comfortable, and we felt very at home straightaway. If we had any questions, Julie always answered our texts quickly and was very helpful. There are walks from the farm, or the well-known sites like Dovedale, Ilam Park are close by. We had a very special time here with our grown up children and their dogs. It really couldn’t have been any better. A huge thank you to Julie and John.
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"We had an issue with one of the bathrooms hot water system, informed the owner and a plumber was there that afternoon."
Excellent service. Very helpful owner, nothing was too much trouble.
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"We loved our stay here with our three grown up children and their partners, it was perfect for us."
Beautiful setting with a beautiful garden and terrace area with a BBQ. Large rooms with comfortable beds, and hot water always on tap. Definitely recommend.
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"A comfortable, roomy house in a lovely location."
It enabled our wider family to meet together for the first time in two years. Julie made us very welcome.
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"Apologies for the late review but I just wanted to say that Slade House exceeded all our expectations and we had a wonderful holiday - so relaxing despite having two under two year olds in the party!"
Our host was very accommodating and provided stair gates and an additional cot and high chair at our request, which meant we did not need to travel with large items. Thank you.
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"Julie and John offered us a wonderfully generous welcome and gave us great information to make our stay enjoyable."
They are very attentive hosts and addressed our concerns as best they could. Slade House set in a beautiful, peaceful setting and the surrounding countryside is lovely. We made the most of our access to the nature and beauty of the Peak district. We felt that the property did not meet the luxury standards that the price led us to expect. The bathroom situation was disappointing. The only shower is off the kitchen. It is not a good quality shower and the shower curtain does not prevent water from pooling on the floor. Apart from not being able to have a comfortable and relaxing shower - the hassle to try and clean up after yourself and the resulting wet mats, and water puddles meant that subsequent use of the toilet is not pleasant. The heated towel rails were not working which made it difficult to dry wet towels, shoes and wet floors. While Julie tried to help us sort this out we only manage to get one working. The latch on the door between the 1st and 2nd floor is broken so the door cannot be closed. This means it hangs open across the doorway to one of the bedrooms. The experience I had with Sykes when I needed others to take over the logistics was also really poor. I am happy to discuss this and let you have more information if you want it.
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"A lovely property , perfect location and a fabulous host."
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"Lovely place to stay, walks right from the front door."
Plenty of space in the house, bedrooms were lovely. Would stay again
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"Slade House was much better than we expected."
Walking down to the house Julie had left the lights on down by the path and in the tree so we could see exactly where we were going. A lovely welcome pack which included a home made cake and brownies, milk, fizz and flowers. The heating was on, so it was lovely and warm. It was spotlessly clean on arrival, and the owners have taken great care during this pandemic. With throws and pillows all bagged up with notes to let you know that they have been isolated for 7 days between guests. So spacious for our party of 6, yet such a homely feel. Having two ensuite bathrooms was a real plus. Mattresses were so comfortable. The log burner in the kitchen was wonderful, and with as many logs available as needed was an added bonus. We all thoroughly enjoyed our stay, as did the dogs. I would definitely recommend Slade House to anyone and hope to be back one day.
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"We had a wonderful time at Slade House."
Both the house and location were wonderful. The rooms were spacious yet cosy with a homely feel. Our hosts were very helpful and added extra touches like the welcoming cake to make our stay more special.
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"Beautiful cottage in a lovely remote setting."
Fantastic kitchen and comfortable beds! Owners John and Julie were on hand, responsive and very friendly and helpful. Turned up to find flowers, home made cake, milk and fizz. Much appreciated. Good walks right on the door step and the cows turning up to have a look at us over the wall was great. We would highly recommend this cottage
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"We loved Slade House and its wonderful isolated location."
We were able to walk from the door and didn't really have to get into the car at all. The house is very well equipped, with plenty for 8 people. It was scrupulously clean on arrival with a welcome vase of flowers and a delicious cake! It was nice having the use of cushions and throws etc which were in plastic covers and apparently removed and kept isolated for 7 days in-between guests. Even though there were other people in the other cottages, we were not aware of them. We may well return one day.
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"Lovely cosy house on the top of the world."
Spotlessly clean and everything we needed was there.
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"Lovely house in a fantastic location - would strongly recommend to others."
Owners very helpful too.
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"Had an excellent stay at Slade house!"
The location is perfect with lots to do nearby. All the rooms are spacious and beautiful. The garden is great and has a BBQ. There are personal touches such as milk and cake, Julie asked us our preferences and even made us vegan cake when learned most of us are vegan, it was delicious! The setting is so relaxing, we all loved it and so did the dog.
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"We had a lovely weekend the cottage was very warm and comfortable with everything we needed."
It was a lovely touch to find homemade cakes, flowers, milk and wine waiting for us.we will definitely return again
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"Very spacious."
Lovely surprise of a bottle of chilled prosecco in the fridge and homemade mince pies
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"Fantastic holiday home."
House was warm on arrival (Important during Autumn/winter months). Kitchen diner is perfect for a medium size group to eat and socialise. Lots of bathrooms, all of which were clean, warm, and fully functioning, Surrounding land is beautiful and on the doorstep. Although the weather wasn’t that cold during our stay, we loved the fact that we could grab a few logs from the barn after a long wet walk and dry off next to the log burning stove. This accommodation is perfect for families with lots of kids or groups of friends. The farm house is a bit out of the way, which is exactly what we wanted, but might not be for everyone. We have a 4x4, so the pot holes on the track that leads to the farm (which is to be expected) weren’t an issue, but I imagine a car with low suspension or alloy wheels may need to take it steady. Thank you to the owners for allowing us to enjoy your property, it really added something extra to the trip knowing that we were coming back to the farm house when we were out in the rain! We will definitely return here whenever we visit the Peak District.
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"A lovely place to stay, at a fair weekly rate, with friendly owners and beautiful surroundings"
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"Excellent holiday location and we'll provided for a group of 4 people."
Six was also good for two nights, but a full house of 8 people would have been difficult with the bathroom facilities for comfort. Showers within a bath are not easy. The directions to find the property could be clearer. Not easy to find. Apart from this... very good. Thank you.
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"Cosy cottage in a beautiful setting."
Nice additional touches such as flowers and home made brownies on arrival. Would definitely stay here again. Thank you!
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"The farmhouse was gorgeous."
Full of character and very very comfortable. Big garden. Our dogs loved it. Walks from the doorstep. Peace and quiet. Would definitely recommend
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"Very good location and great kitchen."
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"Fantastic weekend at Slade House."
Brilliant farm house and warm welcome especially arriving to homemade brownies, milk and Prosecco in the fridge. The farm itself is gorgeous. Loads of walks, gardens and places to explore nearby. We would definitely come back. Child and dog friendly with everything you would need.
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"It was a really good house for 2 families with teenagers as there is plenty of space."
Lovely to be able to walk straight out of the property onto a footpath. However in the two middle floor bedrooms, there were not 2 showers as stated in the description but 2 over bath shower heads with mixer taps. It might be worth modifying this. Otherwise it was a lovely house in a great location.
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"AMAZING. What a fantastic property in an absolutely stunning area."
We arrived to hot brownies, flowers, milk and a bottle of fizz. The house is beautiful. Julie and John were so friendly and very helpful. Nothing was too much trouble. We can’t wait to go back again.
Summary
- Over three floors
- Four bedrooms: 1 x first floor king-size with an en-suite with a bath with shower over, basin and WC, 1 x first floor king-size with en-suite bathroom with a bath with shower over, basin and WC and 2 x second floor super king-size (zip/link)
- Second floor bathroom with a bath, basin and WC
- Ground floor shower room with a shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen/diner
- Sitting room.
- Electric heating, woodburning stove
- Gas fire, Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, TV and WiFi
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair
- Off-road parking for several cars
- Front lawned garden
- Lawned garden and patio area with charcoal BBQ
- (please bring own charcoal)
- Two well-behaved pets welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 5 miles.
The property
Slade House is a wonderful listed property based near Ilam, Derbyshire, and is situated on a seven-acre farm.
Sitting in a timeless town in the heart of the Peak District, you are in the midst of the most attractive part of the region.
The character, comfort and charm give it a magical feel and a truly unique sense that you are enjoying a one-off holiday home, with stunning original stone walls.
Step into the lovely lounge area with its comfortable sofas, where you can curl up and relax with the benefit of the woodburning stove.
The open-plan kitchen area is amply-equipped with everything you will need to set you up for a weekend in the countryside.
Appliances of the highest order are on-hand to help you cook up a storm for your loved ones.
Gather around the cosy dining room table with seating for up to eight people and enjoy a lovely meal together.
Upstairs there are four bedrooms, set across two floors.
The first floor is home to two king-size bedrooms with en-suites and the second floor houses two super king-size beds with zip and link features to accommodate all types of groups.
With the choice of a second floor bathroom and a ground floor shower room, you can relax and have a luxurious soak in the tub with a glass of wine and a good book to wash off the tiring events of the day.
Outside there is a front, lawned garden and a rear patio area.
Nearby attractions include Dovedale, a nature reserve which offers a scenic valley and wooden ravine.
You also have Alton Towers nearby, and day trips to Buxton, Bakewell and Matlock are not to be missed.
Discover a plethora of walking, cycling and outdoor adventure from this wonderful base in the Peak District.
Not to mention the iconic limestone formations and walking paths.
Slade House is the ultimate property for family holidays.
This property can be booked with ref 998679 and 998681, making a total of 14 people.
About the location
ILAM, STAFFORDSHIRE
Ashbourne 5 miles; Stoke-on-Trent 22.2 miles
This picturesque village lies beside the River Manifold, among the limestone hills of the Staffordshire Peak District. Brushing borders with Derbyshire, close to the famous Dovedale valley, this village boasts a historic church and pretty, Alpine-style cottages. Ilam Park, owned by the National Trust, is the perfect place to picnic or stroll with your families and four-legged friends, boasting a riverside backdrop and popular tea-room garden for all to enjoy the year-round. The neo-Gothic Ilam Hall is a stately home now housing a youth hostel within the grounds, as sheep graze peacefully in the open grassland. The views stretch for miles across the Italian Gardens and a challenging circular walk leads you through 10 miles of stunning scenery, taking in Thor's Cave and Wetton village. About five miles away, at the southern end of the Peak District, is the quintessential English market town of Ashbourne, with narrow cobbled alleys, coaching inns and almshouses. There are many restaurants and pubs to choose from, as well as antique shops. For those seeking a thrill from rollercoaster rides, Alton Towers is easily reached from here and further afield you have the cities of Derby and Nottingham. A wonderful location for your next adventure.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas