Guests say
The Old Candle House in Buxton is a cosy and well-equipped cottage praised for its cleanliness and comfort. Nestled in a quiet area, it's an ideal retreat for peace lovers and a convenient base for exploring the Peak District, with easy access to local attractions. The quaint village setting offers essential amenities, though some services have limited hours.
Guests consistently mention the cottage's cleanliness, describing it as 'beautifully clean & comfortable,' indicating a high standard of hygiene and care.
The location is appreciated for its quietness and convenience, with easy access to Buxton and other attractions. However, limited local shop hours and services slightly affect the score.
The cottage is repeatedly described as cosy and comfortable, with multiple settees and a log burning stove. The steep stairs and low ceilings are noted but are part of the property's character.
Facilities are generally praised as 'best equipped' and 'very well equipped,' though temporary issues with road and building maintenance, as well as steep garden steps, are mentioned.
While the reviews highlight the provision of essentials like dishwasher tablets and hand soap, there is no mention of gifts, so it is not possible to assess thoughtfulness in terms of gifts.
About this property
A delightful stone built terrace, situated in the wonderful village of Longnor in the heart of the Peak District National Park.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Smart TV, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Induction Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine, Washing Machine
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: ¾ Double (4ft) Bed
Bedroom 3: Single (3ft) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for wood burner included. Back garden with sitting out area and garden furniture. On road parking. No smoking. Please note: No children under 5 years old due to open sided staircase.. The Old Candle House is a beautifully presented three bedroom cottage, sleeping 4 adults and 1 child, that can be found in a quiet location in the picturesque Peak District village of Longnor.
As you step through the door into the charming living room you’ll find wonderful features such as exposed beams, an open staircase and a wood burner, perfect for cosy evenings. It makes an ideal base for families and groups looking for a warm, comfortable and cosy escape with an abundance of stunning surrounding countryside and attractions to explore.
Set on the Staffordshire Moorlands and Derbyshire border, Longnor is a quaint village with a historic cobbled market square at the heart of it. It’s home to a traditional village pub, local shop, post office, 2 cafe’s and fish and chip shop, all of which are just a few minutes walk from the cottage. Longnor provides an excellent starting point for many walks that radiate from the village, and for any rock climbers and free runners ‘The Roaches’ and ‘Ramshaw Rocks’ are just 10 minutes away. The famous spa town of Buxton home to the Opera House, Pavilion Gardens and Health Spa is around a 15-minute drive, and the ever popular market town of Bakewell around 20-minutes. Dovedale, home to the famous stepping stones, Ashbourne and Chatsworth House can all be reached in around 30-minutes as can Britain’s premier theme park Alton Towers.
Please note: There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
Free WiFi
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
No children under 5 years old.
There is a rear garden space which has open access to neighbouring properties. The neighbours have right of access across the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Lumsdale Valley
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Dovedale
Reviews (5)
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Claire
The cottage was cosy and comfortable with a lovely log burning stove. Longnor is a tiny and beautiful village with easy acces to Buxton, Bakewell, Chatsworth. So much to see and do nearby - we really enjoyed our stay.
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C Hurst
A gem of a cottage, very cosy. Beautifully clean & comfortable. 2 settees makes it ideal for couples taking lazy days reading by the fire! Best equipped cottage I’ve ever stayed in, dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid, hand soap, kitchen roll, all those little things that add loads to packing list. It is a very quiet area, small local shop closes at 6, cafe not open all week etc, but that suits us as we love the peace & quiet, you seldom hear a car. It’s also a very convenient spot, Buxton is just down the road, & easy reach of Bakewell, Chatsworth & Lyme Park (Pemberley for Austin lovers) Dovedale, fantastic walking, etc. Hence we keep coming back!
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David
Thoroughly recommended. Superb base to explore the Peak District. Would love to come back again. Charming little house. Very comfortable and well equipped. Stylish and practical. We did n't cook but the kitchen seemed to have everything. Set in a quaint little village, with a shop, fish and chip shop and pub with great food. Fantastic cafe we used for breakfast. In the property our only minor concerns were the steepnes of the stair case and low ceilings in doorways (but exactly as per the description) and the raised allotment outside the back bedroom window meant I was a little overlooked by the chap planting his veg. The parking space outside is a bit small unles you risk blocking the road but there is ample (free) parking on the street just round the corner. Also worth noting that the fish chip shop only opens 6-8, the pub does n't serve food on Sunday evenings and the beer is nothing to write home about. None of these things would make me hesitate to come back.