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Woodpecker

Chinley, Buxton & Western Peak District

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  • Relax in luxury after a day of activities and fun in the beautiful countryside 

You can book this property from:

  • £594 per week
  • £85 per night
  • 4 Guests
  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • 3 Pets

Features

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Fishing
  • Golf

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Open fire or woodburner
  • Welcome pack
  • Electric car charging point

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 2 double beds

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 3 WCs
  • Towels provided
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Bath
  • Shower

Families

  • Family friendly
  • Travel cot
  • Highchair

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Barbecue
  • Private parking
  • Electric car charging point
  • Rural location

Accessibility

  • Walk-in shower
  • Ground floor WC

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Pets and electric car charging at small additional charge. A zed-bed can be requested @ £25 per week/short break, for linen. Please ensure you include these on your booking form, if required. Thank you.
  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

Woodpecker Cottage is a superb cottage providing classy accommodation. One of a group of three (left part of the building in the photos), forming part of the former coach house and stables of Eccles House, a lovely Georgian Mansion at the end of a quiet country lane with super views across the valley and a cauldron of Peak District hills as a magnificent backdrop. Its beamed ceilings, stone flagged floors, wood burning stove, luxurious lounge and quality dining kitchen combine with beautiful bedrooms and fantastic en suite bathrooms.

Get up early and spot the woodpeckers and other birds that live in the extensive grounds and woodland. Have breakfast in the extensive grounds, with a choice of outdoor dining spaces, before exploring the numerous local walks. A wander down the valley will get you to the bustling village with its local shops and great pubs. This is an excellent holiday location within easy reach of Derbyshire's many visitor attractions.

For exciting days out, how about a trip to Castleton's Blue John caverns and castle, Bakewell's famous Monday market, Monsal Trail and waterfalls, Great Hucklow's gliders, Calver's breathtaking views and even Chatsworth House for a very special treat.

Ground Floor:

Lounge: with stone flagged floor, wood burning stove, two quality leather sofas, Freeview TV, DVD player, CD/iPod player, WiFi and French doors to the grounds.

Dining Kitchen: with solid pine table and chairs, bespoke kitchen units, Belfast sink, gas hob, electric oven, microwave, large fridge/freezer and dishwasher.

Cloakroom: with WC and basin.

First Floor:

Bedroom 1: with double bed, beamed ceiling and Juliet balcony; en suite bathroom with shower over the bath, WC and basin.

Bedroom 2: with double bed and en suite shower room with shower cubicle, WC and basin.

Outside:

There is a gravelled area to the front of the property and shared use of the extensive coach house grounds; three separate outdoor dining spaces are available to guests of the three cottages, each quite private and with barbecue facilities. Ample gravelled parking is available. An outside 2.9kW socket is available for car charging @ £20 per week - bring own standard 3-pin lead; this must be requested on the booking form at the time of booking.

Underfloor and central heating, electricity, gas and an initial supply of logs for the stove are included.

A cot, highchair and Z bed can be requested (Z bed @ extra charge to cover additional linen).

Nearest pub  -  Chinley  0.5 miles.  Nearest village shop  -  Chinley  0.5 miles.  Nearest supermarket  -  Chapel  4 miles.

Reviews

Lovely warm, cosy and clean cottage. Off road parking and dog friendly. Really enjoyed our stay and the Xmas tree was a bonus.

Mrs S,

Lovely cottage in a wonderful location.

Mrs L,

Stayed with my husband, parents and 2 pooches. Warm welcome of fresh flowers, fresh eggs, and a bottle of wine. Cottage is lovely and well equipped. Location is great. 15 minute walk into village, with 2 pubs, very friendly staff and dog friendly. Would definitely recommend

Mrs C,

A lovely comfortable cottage with just a few maintenance niggles. In a great location for walking. Easy parking off-road and pleasant outdoor seating areas in the courtyard. Two good pubs with excellent food within easy walking distance (torch needed if out after dark).

Mr B,

Well equipped comfortable cottage.

Mrs T,

Stayed in this cottage for a long birthday weekend and it was absolutely perfect, some beautiful walks right outside your door and a lovely pub 10 minute walk away. You can tell it is a really well thought out cottage with all supplies you could think of provided! Really lovely to also book the nuthatch cottage if a big group to share the courtyard.

Mrs E,

A lovely stable block conversion in a stunning location. Great for four adults or a family of four. Provision for outside dining was excellent and the flowers in the garden were beautiful.

Mr E,

This cottage does exactly what it says on the tin. The courtyard and surrounding countryside are just fabulous. Well equipped cottage and comfortable. Very friendly and accommodating hosts.

Ms R,

A very well appointed cottage. Very friendly owner and a much appreciated Welcome Pack. An enjoyable stay.

Miss M,

We had a fabulous holiday in this idyllic place. The cottage was clean, comfortable and well equipped. There are lovely, well thought out seating areas in the courtyard. When we arrived we found flowers and eggs left for us - a lovely welcoming touch. The information pack provided by the owners was very comprehensive. The location of the cottage is perfect for exploring the Peaks. I have no idea why the previous review for this cottage was so negative and unpleasant. In my view it is completely unjustified and at odds with all previous reviews. The picture that it paints is very far from the case and all the more questionable when the owners live on hand, next door and couldn’t be more helpful! We would definitely return here and highly recommend everything about Woodpecker Cottage.

Mrs V,

Fridge and cooker we're not cleaned. Both require upgrading. Can't read cooker dial function and no button on the ignition. There was a screwdriver and screws left on the table. Job to fix the kitchen door left unfinished. Outside furniture lacked care, a simple brush after the winter would have surficed. Bathroom floor requires attention, shower head dirty and overall requires updating. All things that are grumbles which didn't spoil our stay but we didn't expect given the ratings and price.

Mrs B,

We had a really enjoyable stay the accommodation was marvellous the scenery was second to none The information provided by the owners was extremely helpful and helped us to enhanced our stay The owners were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble for them

Mrs G,

The cottage in a good location, well equipped, comfortable and we had a really relaxing and enjoyable week. When holidaying with a dog we look for an area with plenty of walks and they had plenty right on the doorstep. The owner was nearby if required and was very amiable. Would definitely consider staying here again.

Mr C,

A beautiful cottage in a great location, liked the additional personal touches to the cottage. Lovely local walks and pubs with great Sunday Roasts.

Mrs J,

Lovely cottage in a great location. Rooms are spacious and comfortable. Local village close by with good pubs. The owner provided an extensive folder on the local area including food, walks and amenities, which was very useful. Would highly recommend it.

Mr D,

Location

CHINLEY

Chinley is a large village surrounded by dramatic Dark Peak countryside views taking in acres of moorland.  Originally part of the Royal Forest of the Peak, Chinley came into its own when the railway was introduced in 1867.  Chinley still has easy rail access to both Sheffield and Manchester, ideal for a day out. 

Closer to home is the town of Castleton, home to the famous Derbyshire Blue John stone, where you can visit the caverns where it has been mined for generations and perhaps take home a piece of jewellery as a gift or souvenir. 

Also nearby is Kinder Scout, the highest point of the Peak District at 636m above sea level.  It is accessible from the pretty villages of Hayfield and Edale but the summit is for serious hikers only and be aware of the local weather forecast before setting out.  Kinder Scout was the setting of the 1932 Mass Trespass which paved the way for the establishment of National Parks, long-distance footpaths and walkers’ rights to roam on common land. 

As you would expect from a large village, Chinley has a good range of shops and eateries and is the ideal place to base yourself for Peak District walks and outdoor activities.

Local Pubs: The Old Hall Inn, Whitehough.  The Lamb Inn, Chinley

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  • Sat: 9am - 8pm
  • Sun: 10am - 8pm
  • Bank Holidays: 10am - 6pm
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