Guests say
The Hayloft in Glossop is a well-loved cottage, praised for its cleanliness, peaceful location with beautiful walks and views, and cosy comfort. Guests appreciate the environmentally conscious owners and the well-equipped space, making it a favourite for return visits and recommendations.
Guests consistently describe The Hayloft as spotlessly clean, comfortable, and well-maintained, indicating a high level of cleanliness that contributes positively to their overall experience.
The property's location is highly regarded for its amazing views, peacefulness, and direct access to beautiful walks and local attractions, making it an ideal base for exploring the area.
Reviewers find the cottage cosy, warm, and comfortable, with special mention of a 'too comfy' bed. The homely atmosphere contributes to a relaxing stay, although one mention of the property being on three levels suggests accessibility considerations.
The Hayloft is praised for being well-equipped and having good phone signal and wifi. However, some guests note the lack of natural light in certain rooms and suggest additional amenities like a hair dryer and clothes dryer.
While guests express gratitude towards the hosts for their warm welcome and helpfulness, there are no specific mentions of gifts or extra thoughtful touches that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
The Hayloft is situated within the Peak District National Park where there are plenty of walking and cycling routes and magnificent stately homes.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Kitchen/dining room: Freeview TV, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Second Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV.
Electric central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. . 2 dogs welcome, to be kept on a lead at all times (sheep country). Bike store. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. The property is accessed by a partial rough track. Please note: This property has a natural water supply from a borehole.. Set on a working farm high on the hills between Charlesworth and Glossop, and adjacent to the owners’ home, The Hayloft provides a perfect opportunity for those looking for a rural break within the Peak District National Park. Set out over three floors, the location provides spectacular panoramic views over Kinder Scout and the surrounding area, with the convenience of ample shops and amenities close by. For anyone with farming questions, the friendly owners are actively involved in teaching people about farming life. The owners have two stables available and they are just 100 yards from the Pennine Bridleway, which is at the end of their farm track.
For those wanting to explore the area on foot, ample scenic walks radiate and pass through the area. If you’re out and about by car, although rural, there’s easy access to the surrounding Peak District towns and villages. The traditional village of Charlesworth is just 5 minutes by car, and home to village shops and some good food serving pubs. The popular and bustling market town of Glossop is around 10 minutes and here you’ll find ample shops, pubs and restaurants as well as a direct train link into Manchester. The larger village of Hayfield is also around 10 minutes, and incredibly popular with walkers due its close proximity to Kinder Scout.
Venturing further afield within 30 minutes you have the beautiful village of Castleton, Edale which is home to the start or end of the Pennine Way, and the spa town of Buxton, complete with its new 5 star Spa Hotel (2020). The ever popular market town of Bakewell and Chatsworth House and estate can be reached in around 45 minutes, as can the Derwent Valley reservoirs, where The Dambusters practised low-level flying in World War II. Shop, pub and restaurant 2 miles.
Free WiFi
The property is located on a working farm.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
Approach to property is by a rough or gravel track.
Only dogs allowed at the property.
Pets must be kept on a lead at all times.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Dove Stone Reservoir
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Bruntwood Park
Reviews (17)
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Confirmed Guest
Lovely cosey little cottage. Lovely owners. Beautiful walks from the door. Amazing views. Lovely and peaceful.Spotlessly clean and well equipped.Environmentally aware owners.
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Cath Downs
This is our 3rd time here and we’re back at New Year, if you want somewhere quiet with great walks from the front door this is ideal. We love it and so does our dog Roxy. Highly recommend
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Julia Jones
We absolutely loved this holiday cottage! The location was great, with walking from the doorstep and not far from other walking routes in the area. The place was lovely, cosy and had all you needed. The only complaint was the bed was too comfy, and so I slept in too much!! Brilliant overall, we will be booking here again. Also we recommend Sally's farm eggs, really nice taste.