Clover Cottage at Pikehall
ID: S776288
- Bedrooms 2
- ・ Sleeps 3
- ・ Pets 1
Guests say
Clover Cottage at Pikehall receives high praise for its comfort, cleanliness, and welcoming hosts. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, comfortable furnishings, and enclosed garden, ideal for dogs. The location offers scenic views and proximity to local attractions. Some concerns about accessibility for those with mobility issues are noted.
The majority of guests report the cottage as immaculate and spotless, indicating high standards of cleanliness. One review mentions a dirty lounge floor, but this seems to be an isolated incident.
The property is praised for its peaceful setting and easy access to local sights, with scenic views and nearby attractions. However, one guest had difficulty finding the cottage, and another mentioned an incorrect postcode, slightly affecting the score.
Guests find the beds comfortable and the living spaces cosy. The secure garden and quality facilities contribute to the overall comfort. Some concerns about steep steps and lack of handrails for those with mobility issues are noted.
The property is well-equipped with a quality kitchen and good Wi-Fi. However, some guests mention missing items like an iron, ironing board, and grab rails in the shower, indicating room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
While the hosts are consistently described as friendly and helpful, there is no mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Winster 3.3 miles. Nestled within the picturesque countryside of Pikehall near Winster, the Peak District, Clover Cottage at Pikehall is a stunning single-storey property ideal for a couple or a family looking for a rural escape. With off-road parking and the sound of birds singing, Clover Cottage at Pikehall encourages guests to make themselves at home in this quaint stone-built property, where you will be greeted by a boot room to store all your muddy shoes and coats. Put the kettle on in the beautifully furnished kitchen, boasting a whole host of amenities and creating a contemporary space for guests to cook up a storm. Enjoy a meal at the dining table in the living/dining room before settling down into the leather sofa and catching up on a good book in this light and airy space. From here, patio doors open up onto a dreamy patio space and a lawn, allowing your morning coffee to have a tranquil backdrop of farmland and rolling hills. Freshen up in the stylishly outfitted bathroom before snuggling up for the night in one of the well-presented bedrooms, a king-size with storage and a single. Pikehall is a lovely rural location, with the property resting on a working farm and a fabulous countryside trail only moments from your doorstep, as well as being the location for the Y Not Festival, occurring each year in July. Further from the property you will find the lovely village of Winster where there is a local walk, a convenience store where you can stock up on essentials and The Minors Standard pub, ideal for a glass of your favourite beverage in the sunshine. Visit Matlock Bath for more amenities, including an aquarium, a selection of tasty eateries and pubs, a museum and Gulliver’s Kingdom theme park, or venture further into the heart of the Peak District to explore the heritage and scenery of the local area at Arbor Low Stone Circle and Gib Hill Barrow or The Hidden Druids Caves. There are ample walks and cycle routes throughout the scenery, for example High Peak Trail, as well as easy access to locations such as Buxton, Bakewell, Youlgreave and Birchover, where you will find more amenities and attractions. Explore the Peak District with a stay at Clover Cottage at Pikehall.
The conservation village of Winster is situated within the White Peak area of the Peak District National Park and is an extremely pretty place, with a charming 17th century market house at its centre, and other imposing 17th and 18th century houses, many three storeys high. The three main streets - Main Street, East Bank and West Bank are interconnected by alleyways known as ‘ginnels’, which are well worth exploring. The village of Winster is famous for its Morris dancers, the annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race, Wakes festivities in June, and the Secret Gardens of Winster event in July. Within the village there is a well-stocked, community-owned general store incorporating a Post Office. There are two pubs, both serving food and traditional beer. Bakewell, Matlock, Chatsworth House, and the Peak Rail Steam Railway are all nearby and, for keen walkers and cyclists, The Limestone Way runs along the edge of the village. The Tissington and High Peaks walking and cycling trails, with bike hire available, both lie less than 5 miles from the village, a wonderful base for exploring the Peak District.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x single.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, dishwasher, coffee maker, boiling water tap, toaster.
Smart TV, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Rear enclosed garden with rattan furniture.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.9 miles, pub 3.1 miles, restaurant 1.9 miles.
Note: On working farm, close to owner’s house.
Please note: There are steps up to the property.
1 well-behaved dog welcome with a supplement of £25, no puppies allowed.
Note: no washing machine available
Nearby points of interest
- Dovedale
- Crich Tramway Village
- Kedleston Hall
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
Reviews (15)
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Louise
Friendly owners and a great location âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸âï¸
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Ron
Contacted owner via an Intercom system attached to farmhouse door. Owner apologised for non appearance said she would be home as soon as possible. Tried to describe where entrance to cottage was but signal kept breaking up and could not understand what she was saying. Spoke to a lady in the adjoining cheese factory who said she had never heard of Clover Cottage. Eventually found another person at cheese factory who directed me to the property. The entrance was off the farmyard but was not obvious that it was like photos on booking site. Entrance via a very unimpressive leanto to the back door. This led into a small kitchen with no window and then into the living room which was minimally furnished. The bathroom was off this room and was the best room in house with large walk-in shower,wash basin and toilet. The two bedrooms were uninspiring with large heavy furniture, one looking out to garden. The photos on the booking site gave the impression of a much more cosy and comfortable property which it was not. The cottage was described on the web site as "a stunning two bed roomed cottage" Not in my opinion. This short break was to give my wife a bit of a ' pick me up' after a recent stroke but because of what we found as described above we felt that we could not stay and we drove home.
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Teresa
They greeted us as soon as we had arrived outside the property to hand us our keys and show us into the cottage (even though we were arriving late evening due to work but they did not mind). They told us lots about the surrounding areas and good places to see as well as giving our ldog a fuss and a cuddle - even kindly lending us a lead as we had left ours at home! The views from the garden were stunning & it was the favourite part of the stay for sure. If we had any questions they were more than happy to answer & we would definitely return. Thanks again for such a welcoming stay, really kind / genuine people. Hope to see you again!