Guests say
Starry Cottage is praised for its excellent location in Bakewell, ideal for exploring the Peak District. Guests appreciate its cleanliness, comfort, and the dog-friendly policy. While some mention traffic noise and church bells, the charm of the cottage and its proximity to local amenities are highlighted as key advantages.
Most guests found the cottage clean and inviting, though there were instances of it not being cleaned prior to arrival and reports of pet hair and pests, which lowers the score.
The location is highly praised for being central, ideal for walking, and close to Bakewell's high street, making it a perfect base for exploring the area.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the cottage cosy, although some noted that the beds could be updated and traffic noise could be an issue for light sleepers.
The cottage is well-equipped for a stay, but there are several reports of maintenance issues such as a broken shower, faulty vacuum cleaner, and lack of basic supplies, which affects the score.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
This cosy Grade II listed cottage with wood burning stove is just a few minutes’ walk from the centre of Bakewell, a thriving town in the heart of the Peak District..
Ground Floor:
Living room: 46" Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Gas Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Gas central heating, gas, electriciy, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Fuel for wood burner available locally. Travel cot and highchair available on request. Outhouse with washing machine. . Enclosed courtyard with sitting-out area and garden furniture. Parking badge for 1 car included in car park between 4pm-11am; additional on-road parking. No smoking. Please note: This property has a security deposit of £100.. Starry Cottage can be found in a prime location just a few minutes’ walk from the independent shops, cafés, pubs and restaurants in the centre of the popular, historic market town of Bakewell. In the heart of the Peak District National Park, this Grade II listed cottage dates back to 1820 and has been fully renovated combining the traditional comfort of a wood burning stove with beautiful luxury touches such as granite work surfaces and limestone floors.
Bakewell itself holds a beautiful riverside setting and is surrounded by spectacular countryside perfect for committed ramblers to fair weather walkers. Its market day is every Monday, with an additional farmers’ market held on the last Saturday of the month. Other key events include the popular Bakewell Show, Well Dressings, Carnival Week, Bakewell Arts Festival and the Bakewell Music Festival.
The spectacular limestone dales of the traffic free Monsal Trail and Lathkill Dales are easily reachable in under 10 minutes as are Chatsworth House, with its 100 acres of landscaped gardens, and the medieval manor house of Haddon Hall. A popular base for tourists wanting to explore the areas neighbouring villages include the stunning Ashford-in-the-Water and Rowsley, and the major cities of Sheffield, Derby and Manchester can all be reached in around an hour. Matlock and its cable car can be reached in around 15 minutes, Chesterfield, Buxton, Castleton and Edale in around half an hour and UK’s premier theme park Alton Towers in about an hour.
Free WiFi
There is a security deposit of £100 to be paid 2 weeks prior to arrival, please pay by BACs directly to the owner.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Lumsdale Valley
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Thor's Cave
- Crich Tramway Village
- Dovedale
Reviews (19)
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Tim Evans
Loved staying at Starry Cottage, the cottage is nestled in a very beautiful, quiet village. Ideal for a base camp for exploring the Peak District. (Especially the Dovedale Stepping Stones and if you want to venture further Sheffield) The cottage was clean and inviting and absolutely would stay again.
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Confirmed Guest
Starry Cottage is in a perfect location, an easy walk into Bakewell with its lovely shops and cafés, and an excellent base for walking in the surrounding area. The cottage itself is a good size for four people and was dog-friendly, which we really appreciated, and the hosts were accommodating in allowing our two dogs.While the cottage was generally nice, it does feel a bit rundown in places and could benefit from some attention. The bathroom showed signs of damp, and a number of basic essentials were missing. For a four-night stay for four people, only three toilet rolls were provided, and there was no soap in the bathroom. We also had to buy our own milk, bin bags, and washing-up liquid, as there wasn’t enough supplied.There is a lovely log fire, but no logs were provided, which was disappointing. The washing machine was located outside in a separate shed, which was quite rundown, and only a small amount of detergent was available, we had to provide our own.Overall, we had a nice stay and the location really is the standout feature, but the cottage would benefit from some updates and better provision of basic supplies to fully match expectations.
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cottage but take some ear plugs as the road outside is quite busy and the church bells chime