Guests say
Hollybush Cottage is praised for its beautiful, peaceful location with lovely canal views and good walking paths. The nearby pub is appreciated for its food and atmosphere. Guests enjoy the cosy sitting room with an open fire, though some find the cottage chilly and the mattresses uncomfortable. The lack of Wi-Fi is noted, but not always seen as a negative. The steep stairs and downstairs bathroom are mentioned as potential issues for some.
Guests consistently report that the cottage is clean, indicating high standards of cleanliness throughout the property.
The location is highly regarded for its tranquillity, proximity to a pub, and scenic canal walks, although it is noted to be a bit far from some attractions.
While the sitting room with its open fire is considered cosy, guests report the bedrooms and downstairs bathroom can be chilly, and some find the single bed mattresses uncomfortable.
The cottage is generally well-equipped, but some guests encountered issues with heating control, steep stairs, and a lack of Wi-Fi, which affects the facilities score.
There are no mentions of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the owner, so this category cannot be scored.
About this property
Delightful cottage with open fire, on the edge of the Caldon canal, with fishing, adventure playground and country park nearby..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, Sky, DVD Player, CD Player, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine
Bathroom: Bath, Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Travel cot and highchair. Table top freezer (available on request). Enclosed patio and garden furniture. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced canal in front of the property.. Beside the Caldon Canal and enjoying views over the water and meadows these lovely cottages offer very comfortably furnished retreats amidst pretty countryside, close to many year round attractions. They stand adjoining a renowned country pub in the hamlet of Denford, adjacent to a country park and within 4 miles of the Peak District National Park. Leek is 3 miles. Waterworld swimming pool, china factory tours, museums, steam railways, Alton Towers, Biddulph Grange Gardens and Little Moreton Hall (National Trust) are within 10 miles. Canal fishing (licence required) and an adventure playground are also nearby (100 yards).. Both properties: Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Initial fuel for open fire included. Travel cot and highchair. Enclosed patio and garden furniture. Private parking. No smoking. Please note: There is an unfenced canal in front of the property.
Initial fuel for open fire included, thereafter available locally at cost. Up to two dogs only. This property is considered unsuitable for the less mobile.
There are open, steep, spiral or narrow stairs at the property.
There is open water in the property grounds.
Suitable for up to 2 pets
Nearby points of interest
- Thor's Cave
- Dovedale
Reviews (18)
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Confirmed Guest
The good points:Beautiful location, very peaceful, the only sound at night was owls calling. Lovely views & good walking straight from the door along the towpaths in various directions. Nice to watch the occasional canal boat drift by.. The pub a few doors down does decent food.The cottage was clean and generally well equipped. The open fire was a bonus, making the sitting room nice & cosy in November. Some fuel is provided but in cold weather you will need more. Dont forget firelighters!Things to bear in mind:We found the cottage to be rather chilly, especially the downstairs bathroom & the bedrooms (upstairs). The centrsl heating cannot be turned up as the temperature is set by the owner & the controls are in a locked perspex box. Radiators became barely warm during our stay. We found the single bed mattresses to be uncomfortable; could feel the lumps of the springs digging in. May be ok for children or very light adults? No wifi. Didnt bother us at all as we went to disconnect & relax.Would love to visit the area again during warmer weather.
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Confirmed Guest
Very comfy cottage. Would have like WIFI but not an issue. Enjoyed the open log fire as it was chilly weather. A good place to relax and chill out. The nearby Hollybush Inn is a good place to eat out and friendly staff. Overall very pleasant long weekend.
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Confirmed Guest
Nice cottage. Would have liked WiFi. Had to replace batteries for remote to get the TV to work. Stairs very steep. Location was good in that it was next to the canal but was quite far away from all Peak District attractions.