Cottages.com: 5/5

Google: 5*

Air BnB:  5*

Booking.com: 10/10

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Here are all the Reviews received - they are given in full and have not been edited.
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"Excellent stay in a lovely cottage."

 11 March 2025, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

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"Just had a fantastic holiday at Church Cottage. Perfect location for a peaceful break. Cottage was clean, warm and had everything you could need. The bed was so comfortable and the shower was excellent. Can't rate it high enough. Jeremy the owner was super helpful and friendly and couldn't do enough to make our stay the best it could possibly be. The Norwegian black fallow deer visiting the garden was a real bonus too! We will definitely return!"

 23 February 2025, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

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"Very comfortable and well equipped cottage in a lovely quiet location. Plenty of walks from the cottage and super pub down the road. Host Jeremy very attentive and cannot do enough for you." 9 November 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

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"We have just come back from a fantastic week away. The cottage was immaculate, comfortable and warm. Perfect hosts they have literally thought of everything we couldn’t have asked for anything more. Thank you again x" 1 November 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

"There was everything for a lovely relaxing holiday. Excellent hosts, nothing was too much trouble, very caring. Only snag for us was that we are in our 80’s now and hill down to a very good pub was difficult for us, 10 years younger and we would absolutely love it! Wish Jeremy and Kathryn, all the best with their future projects." 23 October 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

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"Lovely cottage, ideally situated for exploring the southern part of the Peak District." 15 October 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

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"The hosts were very helpful and informative. The cottage was lovely and well placed for exploring the area’s attractions. Would recommend this place for a holiday." 4 October 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

 

"Beautiful, well appointed cottage, everything you need for your holiday home. Beautiful garden to sit out in, as wonderful wildlife. We saw the Norwegian Black fallow deer, both does, fawn and a buck, beautiful to see in wild. The hot tub was marvellous after a day sightseeing. Lots to see in area from Bluejohn mines to Eyam Museum all about the village during an outbreak of the plague, and how they isolated themselves till it was over. Lots of lovely places to eat in surrounding villages." 21 September 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

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"We would recommend to anyone" 17 July 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

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"The cottage is lovely, set in a quiet garden. Immaculately furnished, very clean and well equipped. Jeremy and Kathryn were friendly and helpful. We particularly enjoyed the hot tub after a day out walking and all the little treats provided. It was wonderful to see the deer which visit the garden." 6 May 2024, AirBnB Review (Rated: 5*)

 

"Just a great place to stay with a mini little nature reserve outside the window. There is everything you need in the cottage, very cosy and peaceful. What a wonderful place to stay with equally wonderful hosts, who made our stay perfect." 26 April 2024, Google Review (Rated: 5 stars)

 

"Beautiful place to stay, can't recommend highly enough!" 26 March 2024, Google Review (Rated: 5 stars)

 

"An absolutely wonderful cottage very high standards excellent hosts .Hot tub very private and well maintained .Everything you need and more cottage spotless .Would definitely go back .Bonus having the deer in the grounds and wildlife .Very peaceful surroundings" 16 March 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

 

"Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location. Highly recommend. Very accommodating and helpful hosts." 3 March 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

 

"Great short break over the festive period. Would recommend a cover for the hot tub." 29 January 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

 

"Great cottage, great hosts." 4 January 2024, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

"Had a lovely time staying at church cottage, great surroundings and friendly host." 11 December 2023, AirBnB Review (Rated: 5*)

"Lovely little cottage. Perfect hosts. Wonderful stay. Thoroughly recommend." 4 December 2023, AirBnB Review (Rated: 5*)

"Exceptional: The place was spotless & had everything you could need. They have clearly taken any & all feedback on board & all of the little things that are often (understandably) missed were there, from utensils & stored cooker hobs to icepacks & coffee pods. We were extremely lucky to have deer visit the garden (& by the patio) on 3 of the 4 days we stayed & the hot tub (complete with crocks & gowns to make the few steps from the cottage more comfortable) was amazing & a great vantage point for the wildlife & country views. We were surprisingly ok getting in & out, even during the frosty days & evenings we experienced. It's actually a 9 seater, so there's plenty of space & changeable views depending on the stars, moon, sun & I guess if you're really lucky & they're feeling brave - deer. Jeremy was super friendly & had loads of useful tips about the surrounding area as well as a few treats, which I won't "spoiler' on here (or set him a precedent he has to stick to lol). The bed was super comfy & there's plenty of room in the cottage as well as places to store your things. The kitchenette is diddy, but they've done an amazing job at squeezing everything you need in without it feeling cramped & with a bit of fridge/ cupboard tetris you can stock up and store a surprising amount of supplies. The bedroom, kitchenette & separate bathroom (with a great shower) occupy the original cottage footprint in a studio style while the lounge/dining area is in the light & roomy extension just off the kitchenette which works really well. I thought from the pictures that the tv might be a little small for the space, but it was actually fine & (when we weren't in the hot tub) it was great to snuggle up on the couch & relax after our daytrips. Didn't like: Leaving. 27 November, 2023, Booking.com Review (Rated 10/10)

"We stayed here for a week in November. What a lovely cottage and such a warm welcome from the owner. The cottage has everything you need to be comfortable. The bed and bedding is amazing! We were very comfortable during our stay. A wonderful welcome pack was provided. We really enjoyed sitting in the living/dining area watching the wildlife in the garden.There's loads to do locally and a great pub in the village, where we also were made to feel very welcome. Plenty of walks and off road cycling on the doorstep. To sum up - everything you need for a completely relaxing stay." 20 November 2023, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

"We had a lovely relaxing break at Church Cottage. It was central for days out exploring the area. Three lovely pubs with great food nearby. The owners were very friendly and generous with their time and the cottage itself had everything we needed. Highlights for us was seeing the deer each day and relaxing in the hot tub." 28 October 2023, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

"Just returned home from a wonderful last-minute weekend stay at Church Cottage for a late birthday getaway. As it was a special occasion, Jeremy had left Champagne, wine, scones and champagne truffles in the cottage for our arrival. The cottage was maintained to a very high standard, and simply everything you could imagine had been considered. Jeremy has written an extensive guide for guests staying in the cottage, which covers anything you can think of, including but not limited to hot tub instructions, recycling, windows, BBQ, mitigating fire risks, local takeaways, restaurants, walks, tourist attractions etc. I was amazed at the level of detail. We never had to bother Jeremy at all with any questions as everything was covered. We saw deer in the garden on numerous occasions during our short stay. The hot tub was fantastic and had been heated to 38 degrees for our arrival. It was very clean and sanitary. The inside of the cottage was absolutely spotless. The cleaner has a very impressive attention to detail. All cutlery was polished, no water stains on glasses, mirrors, shower etc. I felt as if we were the first people to ever stay there. The cottage is perfectly located a short drive from Bakewell and Matlock. There is only really 1 restaurant within walking distance in Darley Bridge itself, but Jeremy very kindly offered to drop us off and pick us up from anywhere else if we so wished; an offer that was very much appreciated but not taken up, as we feel bad asking people to do things like that for us. After our stay, we are considering spending Christmas in the Peak District. The only downside is that the cottage only sleeps 2 people, and we will be a group of 4. The only negative I have from my experience of staying at the cottage is that I bought a few packs of delicious sausages from the Chatsworth House farm shop, which weren't exactly cheap, and left them in the freezer. Jeremy if you're reading this, I hope you enjoy them! 😆" 11 October 2023, Google Review (Rated: 5 stars)

"Lovely, comfortable cottage in a tucked away location. Hosts are very friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed the wildlife, especially the glimpse of deer in the garden. An excellent place to use as a base for exploring the southern Peak District and beyond. We are likely to return to this cottage in the future, and wholly recommend to anyone thinking of staying there." 2 October, 2023, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

"Lovely cottage done to a very high spec in a great location. Owners of the property extremely accommodating and couldn’t do enough for you. We would highly recommend everything about it." 18 September, 2023, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

Such welcoming and generous hosts. Beautiful garden with birds and deer visiting. Hot tub lovely. Space at a premium in the kitchen area, but comfortably furnished cottage and decent shower. Village location means that some road and people noise. And the clock in the church next door dings every half an hour, but you soon get used to it. Being able to relax whilst watching the birds and the deer was very special."9 September, 2023, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

"Jeremy and Kathryn are fantastic hosts - welcoming, friendly and informative…they clearly want their guests to have an enjoyable stay. The cottage is extremely clean and comfortable, and it’s equipped with everything you could possibly need - including a generous welcome basket. The local area has lots of lovely walks with scenic views, we found the bus services very useful (particularly for Bakewell, which is busy on Mondays for the livestock market - a must-see if you haven’t done this before), and the hot tub was very welcoming after a long day of walking and sight-seeing!" 31 August, 2023, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

"Perfect cottage for a couple, well situated for exploring the Peak District. Owners provide plenty of information for the surrounding area & the cottage itself was very comfortable. 22 August, 2023, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

"Absolutely fantastic: Could not find fault with anything. Good hosts that have thought of everything. The cottage is beautiful. Hot tub great. The variety of birds in the garden. Added bonus that the local black fallow deer come into the garden. Will definitely book again. There's nothing I didn't like." 12 August, 2023, Booking.com Review (Rated 10/10)

"The accommodation is at a high standard and the location is perfect. Hope to visit again in the near future." 21 July, 2023, Feefo Review (Rated: 5/5)

“Excellent hosts and Luxury accommodation. Very close to all major attractions and walks. We will definitely be staying again and loved seeing the deer and numerous birds every day in the garden.” 15 July, 2023, Reevoo Review (Rated: 10/10)

“It was a delight to stay here. The owners have equipped the cottage to the very high standard that they would expect in their house and really could not have been more welcoming. Welcome goodies including wine, scones, cream, jam and truffles were much appreciated. The ability to charge our electric car at the house saved us spending time finding chargers. The hot tub was a welcome soothing experience after a long walk. The bed and furniture were all very comfortable, the kitchen was well equipped and the shower worked well. The deer including a fawn visiting the garden on a daily basis were wonderful to see. Thanks for the great hospitality.” 11 July, 2023, Reevoo Review (Rated: 10/10)
 
"Beautiful well equipped cottage Owners were there if we needed anything but gave us our privacy Lovely goodies in the fridge for us to enjoy on our arrival A lovely surprise also a lovely bottle of champagne / card left for us as it was our 55th year of marriage Hot tub was gorgeous Would definitely go again" 26 June, 2023, Reevoo Review (Rated: 10/10)

"Highly recommend: What a lovely Cottage. Large bedroom/kitchenette. Great walk-in shower. Fantastic, separate, large lounge/diner with views through the doors of the patio and birdfeeders. Views through the windows were of the owners large lawned garden area where deer visited. Well equipped. Cannot fault. The owners were very helpful and friendly. Thank you both!" 16 June, 2023, Booking.com Review (Rated: 10/10)

"We had a lovely break at Church Cottage. The owners were extremely helpful from the outset and the cottage is very comfortable, well equipped and in a peaceful location. The hot tub is lovely to relax in after spending the day walking in the beautiful Peak District." 12 June, 2023, Reevoo Review (Rated: 10/10)
 
"Great little cottage extremely well equipped with a good size hot tub." 29 May, 2023, Reevoo Review (Rated: 10/10)

"Have stayed in numerous properties and this rates high amongst them. New cottage with high quality equipment. Great shower, lovely comfy bed (a must with my back). Lovely large lounge with views onto the garden where deer came and fed. And the owner kept the bird feeders topped up for the large selection of birds, even saw my first cuckoo of the year from the lounge. Didn't use the hot tub but there if you need. Would definitely recommend and the welcome pack was a real treat even had champagne truffles. Although the lovely owners lived next door we were completely separate. Great walks around Chatsworth and Carsington water and both restaurants served lovely meals. Will certainly return as some stage." 15 May 2023, Reevoo Review (Rated: 10/10)

"Just back from a fabulous stay at this gorgeous cottage. Jeremy and Kathryn are perfect hosts and so welcoming. The cottage is well equipped with everything we needed (and more). The bath robes and crocs for the outside hot tub were a lovely touch, and all the fixtures and fitting in the cottage are to a very high standard. Although the cottage is located in the host's garden, it is very private and we saw no one apart from the deer. The views from the cottage are spectacular and it is well placed to visit so many places in the Derbyshire Dales. We did the walk round Oaker Hill as suggested in the guest book, plus a longer walk around Lathkill Dale which I highly recommend. If you are looking for a fantastic escape in a luxury cottage, you will not be disappointed." 4 May 2023, Google Review (Rated: 5 stars)