Self-Catering at Aunt Jane's | Holiday Cottages in Peak District National Park

Holiday home
Situated on the owner's working sheep and cattle farm, close to the village of Winster, is this charming semi-detached barn conversion. Skilfully renovated, this property offers many period features such as beautiful old cruck beams, and combines them with modern facilities to create a holiday home of real character and style. The cottage also comes with stunning, panoramic views of the rolling countryside and a spacious patio area - the ideal spot for an afternoon spent relaxing in the sun. The property is well situated to take advantage of local amenities such as those within the towns of Bakewell, Matlock and Ashbourne.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x single. Walk in shower with a basin and WC. Spacious kitchen with dining area. Sitting room with feature window.

Area
Situated within the Peak District National Park is the conservation village of Winster - an extremely pretty place with a charming 17th Century market house at its centre. With a variety of other imposing 18th Century houses within the settlement - nearly all of which are three-storeys high - this is an incredibly elegant town. Just off this stylish main street, however, are a number of endearing little alleyways known locally as 'ginnels', which provide the village with a very charming atmosphere. Most famous for its Morris dancers, June Wakes festivities and its annual Shrove Tuesday pancake race, this is a fascinating place to visit to enjoy a number of past traditions. There is a well-stocked grocers within the village as well as a post office and gift shop and two good pubs which serve food and local beers.

Region
The ultimate in "year-round" appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.

Amenities
Oil central heating. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, shared use of washing machine & tumble dryer in external utility room, dishwasher, TV, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, small library of books/games. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot and highchair on request. Ample off road parking. Bike storage. Enclosed garden with patio area, garden furniture and BBQ. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops and pubs 1.5 miles. Note: This property is situated on a working beef farm.

FredBlogs99

September 2024

Don't be fooled by the outside garden area that overlooks the fields. This area can only be accessed from the inside of the cottage via the single bedroom through a patio door so you have to go upstairs to it or it can be accessed via the dodgy stone steps at the outside side of the cottage so if you are fancying a BBQ or eating outside you have to lug everything upstairs to patio area. Bit of a pain if you forget something and have to go back downstairs to get it !!! Also because of the patio door the single bedroom does not have an opening window so no ventilation at all. OK you could leave the patio door open but I wouldn't think this was safe for a child to be in it. None of this is mentioned in the write up of the cottage. Extremely remote and roads are not passable for 2 cars in many places so have to reverse so can pass.

861abi

March 2020

We spent the weekend at Aunt Jane's for a family wedding. To start with, the location and views are beautiful. The cottage was lovely and clean, and so well equipped - even tea, coffee and biscuits were waiting for us in the kitchen. The owner stopped in and we had a nice chat, and she was on hand for any questions we had. My son was thrilled with the toys and games provided. Great wifi service as there is no phone service - however I liked having time away from my phone. We hope to return when the animals are there and I will definitely recommend

Mrs Linton

June 2019

For quiet relaxation the cottage was sited perfectly on a working farm .... For quiet relaxation the cottage was sited perfectly on a working farm Jill and Mick were always on hand if there were any problems but generally left us to enjoy the area The cottage is sited where you can travel quite easily to various destinations within the Peak District so Matlock Ashbourne were easily reached within half an hour Ideal if you are a National Trust enthusiast or just want to chill out

Mrs Edgar

May 2019

The cottage was very clean and well equipped in a beautiful part of the Peak District.. It was in a very rural setting, but only a few minutes away by car to lots of places of interest. The owners were friendly and welcoming and I would not hesitate in recommending this cottage to those seeking a peaceful and comfortable getaway. The welcome gift was much appreciated too, thank you Jill.

Mr Urben

December 2018

I stayed at Aunt Janes over the Christmas period last year so I knew what to expect, the only thing that would help is a new mattress in the main bedroom,the present one is on its last legs, and you can't get a good nights sleep because of that.. Every thing else was fine.

Mr Harding

October 2018

Everything was to our liking no complaints whatsoever Am getting too much hassle from sykes cottages, emails everyday, it is too much do you people not understand that, if i want a holiday i will be more likely to book with you if i am NOT bombarded with Emails ! !

Mrs Darch

August 2018

The cottage was very well equipped .. Phoned owner a few days before arrival , very friendly and gave clear instructions to find cottage . Greeted on arrival , shown around. Welcome pack of tea and biscuits . Told if we needed anything just ask.good selection of information leaflets as well. Cottage in a good situation to go to,places in area.

AussieJ02

July 2018

Aldwark near Cromford in the Peak District. Found cottage easily followed the instructions from the owners. Converted barn, clean, comfortable, and very well equipped. Jill and Mike friendly and helpful and the welcome tea, coffee and biscuits were very much appreciated. No Mobile phone signal for EE but my friend had signal for he company. Very good WiFi signal. Cottage situated within easy reach of of Chatsworth House, Abraham Heights, Cromford Canal, Crichton tram Village, Bakewell (very busy on Monday market Day) several Shopping outlets and some lovely tea rooms and craft Centres. Lots to do and see, we will be back to see more. Great place to stay.

An excellent base to visit many of the attractions of this part of the peak District.. We visited Bolsover Castle,lots of heritage industrial sites in and around Cromford and Matlock - Lumsdale Valley, Cromford Canal; Tissington, Monsal Trail and High Top, the fantastic High Peak Bookshop and cafe, Fenny Bentley Coach and Horses, Hurdlow Royal Oak, Wirksworth "Mistral", Buxton and the Museum plus the shops at Ashbourne. All a bit cultural and with some costs involved but walking along the many tracks and lanes to find the various archaeological sites was free, the weather fantastic, and the countryside looked pristine - great for anyone with interests in drawing, painting or photography - I was very happy on these outings! The cottage was not too easy to find at Aldwark but was comfortable, and had everything we needed including wifi (better than at home), and the little terrace at the back was a good place to eat!

Dr Nestel

January 2018

Excellent in every way..

Samantha T

November 2017

Fantastic two bedroom barn conversion, located between Ashbourne and Matlock. Fantastic for couple or small family with all amenities. Quiet location, ideal for walking and touring the Peak District.

Lovely stay at Aunt Janes.. Very peaceful location and near to Matlock Bakewell and Buxton. Would defernately go back

Mrs Hill

June 2017

We had a lovely holiday in a very comfortable well equipped cottage .. The owners were extremely welcoming . A wonderful part of the country to visit Aldwark is so peaceful yet within easy reach of Matlock ,Bakewell , Buxton etc and the Peaks .

Happyhedgehog75

September 2016

Fabulous cottage, the best equipped I have ever rented. The owners are very friendly and helpful. Located in a very quiet hamlet, but only ten minutes from Matlock Bath, great for all the local attractions. Would recommend totally. Be prepared, though, very poor phone signal and intermittent wifi if you can't live without that sort of thing!

Miss Skinner

April 2016

The cottage seems as though it is in the middle of nowhere but it's actually in the middle of everywhere and makes a great base. The cottage was very well equipped, comfortable and warm.

Mrs Jamieson

March 2016

Liked the owners, the view, the place, just everything. We had the best holiday ever, which the owners made even more special by letting our four year old help feed the cattle. I cannot tell you how happy this made her. What super lovely people.

Mrs Skinner

October 2015

The property was well looked after and spacious. The owners were welcoming and helpful.

Mrs Armstrong

May 2015

A very comfortable cottage which was well equipped. The cottage was well placed to get to local attractions and the owners were very friendly and helpful.

Mr Thomas

April 2015

It was over 40 years since we last visited this farm house and we were overwhelmed at the changes. Our cottage was not only was superb, but the welcome by the owners was great. Hopefully we will return again soon.

Mrs Branton

March 2015

This was a lovely cosy cottage, very snug and warm. The bed was very comfortable. Had lovely owners, made you feel very welcome.

Mrs Poiner

January 2015

The cottage was very warm and cosy.

Mr Maddocks

October 2014

A great base to walk and cycle from. The owners were exceptionally friendly and made us feel very welcome which all helped add to the enjoyment of staying at Aunt Jane's. The cottage was well-maintained and equipped.

Mrs Van Mameren

August 2014

We loved the cottage! It is very clean, nice, very well equipped and the owners are very friendly. It is a great location for a visit to the Peak District.

Guest

The owners of this property live on site and were really helpful yet not intrusive. The rural setting is perfect.

BionicWoman28

July 2014

I almost don't want to say how good 'Aunt Jane's' was in case it gets booked out and we can't stay there again when we want to! We stay at two or three (reasonably priced) cottages a year on our travels, and this was up there with the best. A lovely welcome by the hosts, Jill and Mike, set the tone, friendly and helpful without being intrusive. The cottage was very clean and neat, the kitchen well supplied, and a 'welcome pack' of coffee, tea and biscuits was a nice touch. The beds were comfortable and there was plenty of storage for our clothes. The bathroom had a very efficient shower over a nice deep bath. Whilst there we visit both the Ecclesbourne Valley and Peak Rail heritage railways and can recommend them too. Well placed to visit the wonderful Derbyshire Dales I have no hesitation recommending this cottage. We will certainly be back!

Mr Street

June 2014

Genuinely the most welcoming people we have encountered on a holiday (cottage or otherwise). Very friendly, very kind to our young daughter, not intrusive but always took the time to talk to us, couldn't ask for more.

Mrs Cook

May 2014

Aunt Jane's was such a tranquil place. It was just the holiday we needed. The owners couldn't do enough for us and nothing was too much trouble. I was even allowed to feed one of the calves.

Mrs Daly

October 2013

The house was immaculate, the owners friendly and helpful, the location very pretty.

Pye

September 2013

We loved to location of the cottage, it was very cosy in a remote location, but still in easy reach of everything we wanted. The owners were fantastic and very welcoming. We have never stayed in a cottage where everything we needed was there for us to use.

Mrs Nicholas

We enjoyed the remote area, and the friendliness of the owner. It was relaxing, and an old cottage with all the modern facilities. It was not far to visit many interesting places and walks.

We had a very warm reception from Jill, the owner, on the day we arrived. She also gave us a welcome pack of tea, coffee and biscuits. The kitchen was well-equiped and clean. The standard of cleanliness in the whole house was very good. The decor of the house was very pleasing and the beds were comfortable. The house is set in a peaceful location but is not too remote. All in all, we had a very pleasant stay and an enjoyable holiday in this part of the country.

Mr Smith

June 2013

The location was ideal between Ashbourne and Bakewell. As described the cottage was on a working farm, however this had no impact on us during our stay. A warm welcome from the owner and tea, coffee and biscuits awaiting us was an added bonus.

Mrs Leonard

May 2013

A very well thought out and equipped cottage, helpful owner, good location.

Mrs Shannon

April 2013

Very comfortable and relaxing, deep in the countryside. The owner was very friendly and we were given welcome gifts on arrival. Easy access to countryside walks. Peaceful and quiet.

Mrs Gueganno

July 2012

A very nice and cosy cottage and a very welcoming landlady. It really felt like home. A very beautiful and quiet area.

Mrs Palmer

February 2012

The cottage was very comfortable and had everything we needed. Particularly liked the contemporary decor. The hosts were very kind and made us feel extremely welcome.

jackoc1

My Sister & I have just returned from 'Aunt Janes' Cottage. We had a 3 night stay, the snow fell heavily on the day we arrived but the cottage was so warm and cosy, the weather really didn't bother us. The cottage is in a perfect location for visiting nearby attractions and beautiful walking countryside. We were very pleasantly surprised at how clean, comfortable, cosy & well equipped the cottage is. We returned home very relaxed and would love to return again and reserve both properties for the rest of the family to join us.

Mr Sansom

November 2011

Delightful cottage in a pleasant rural situation. Many thoughtful touhes and a welcoming and helpful owner.

Miss Sheail

October 2011

A lovely cottage, excellent for children - lots of toys, animals to see and a garden with ride on cars!

Mrs Vogt

September 2011

We left Derbyshire 10 years ago and this was an excellent opportunity to revisit old haunts and meet up with old friends. The knowledge that each day we would return to a cosy, well equipped cottage was a bonus. The owners were friendly and welcoming. Altogether, a very enjoyable week.

The cottage was perfect. The location was 'off the beaten track' in a quiet hamlet yet not too far to drive to attractions such as Dovedale and Carsington Water. It was lovely to sit in the back garden with a wonderful view of the countryside. The owners were welcoming yet didn'tt intrude. Inside it was modern yet cosy, we didn't want to leave! Great value for money.

Mr Muscroft

August 2011

The location was restful and very central to all the tourist sites. The hosts are very friendly and helpful, we couldn't have wished for a better location.

Mrs Blundell

July 2011

Very helpful and welcoming owner. Excellent location for visiting Chatsworth, Hardwick Hall etc and great hiking country.

Miss Howbridge

The cottage was so peaceful when we arrived and it was lovely to be able to sit in the back garden looking over the wonderful country views. We enjoyed walking to Winster and across the fields from the cottage itself. It was also a very central location - Carsington Water and Dovedale were both very close.

Mrs Simpson

June 2011

Best cottage we have ever stayed in. Perfectly clean, comfortable bed, beautifully equipped kitchen. Wonderful owners, friendly, helpful but unobtrusive. Peaceful, rural, yet within easy reach of most places. Would recommend it unreservedly.

Mr Harrison

May 2011

The cottage was ideal for our needs in that we required a quiet location, good access to local areas and a clean/well equipped cottage to live in - the cottage met all our requirements.

Mrs Hughes

April 2011

Excellent farm location. Very friendly and helpful owner. Quiet rural location in a convenient position for Matlock and Bakewell.

Mr Dymond

March 2011

The weather and the peacefulness of being in the glorious countryside of Derbyshire. The owners were most friendly and helpful. It was over too quick!

Mrs Willins

November 2010

Aunt Jane's is a very comfortable, well equipped cottage in a great area for exploring the Peaks.

Mrs Hunter

Very friendly welcome. The cottage was of a very high standard and we had a really comfortable stay which was particularly important as we had a small baby. I would not hesitate to recommend this cottage.

Good value for money. Generally met our expectations (ie your description did not over sell it) Main bedroom great character. Stairs need a little care (my mother in law had to be taken to hospital when she slipped and hurt her finger). Kitchen well equipped.

Mr Brown

September 2010

Main bedroom very good. Easy access to lots of walking in Derbyshire. Cottage in middle of nowhere was very nice.

Miss Parrington

August 2010

I found the property to be absolutely stunning and far and away exceeded my expectations in all ways. Everything was there including cafetiere and vegetable steamer - things that other landlords would not consider. The patio area was superb and the views stunning. Overall the property gets a ten out of ten. The owner of the property was extremely helpful but unobtrusive as well and nothing was too much trouble. I will without a doubt use this property again. It was a complete home from home (except for the cows!!).

Mrs Taylor

Loved the cottage and the farm. The owner was really friendly and the kitchen had everything you could possibly want.

Mr Mrs Thurtle

July 2010

The cottage was superb and its location was wonderful - we wanted countryside and we got it. There was so much to do and see but we could do it all at our own pace. The owner was friendly and very welcoming and very helpful about the area.

Mrs Kemple

April 2010

Aunt Jane's is a brilliant place to stay. Homely, well equipped and the owner was nearby for any queries without her being intrusive. My daughter was able to see lambs and calves only a couple of hours old on the farm. Great location for exploring the Peak District.

March 2010

Warm, comfortable and well furnished. Lovely hospitality without being intrusive.

Mr Mrs Meissner

February 2010

The cottage is in a very quiet location in the country side. It was an ideal place to relax.

December 2009

Service was very goiod Really enjoyed living on a farm , the dogs were adorable. The cottage was positioned so you weren't to far off the like of Buxton, Matlock and surrounding areas. The whole holiday was one enjoyed by us all without any dislikes.

The cottage was in a quiet location. The fascilities were excellent with thoughtful extra touches to welcome you. (It was almost dark when we arrived & the lights were on to greet us). Ideally situated for exploring the Peak District's natural & industrial past. So much to see & do' whatever the weather.

Mrs Ainsworth

November 2009

A lovely cottage that was well resourced.

Mr Kerry

October 2009

Quiet, remote and comfortable yet easy access to a wealth of history and geography.

Mrs Mason

September 2009

Situated in a prime location so many interesting things to do and see for all age groups. We wouldn't hesitate to book the cottage again.

Mrs Bennett-Whitelock

An excellent property with everything you could need. Lovely decoration and very clean.

Mr Keeble

August 2009

Everything you need in a very clean and comfortable environment.

The standard of the cottage and its facilities were excellent, the best we have ever stayed in. The owners were very friendly and we found the location central to everywhere we wanted to visit.

Mr Collett

June 2009

Aunt Jane's was an ideal touring base and pretty much central to all the places we decided to visit. Nice to be able to return to such a homely place, after a busy day. Would highly recommend the property.

Mrs Dunster

May 2009

A really well equipped, cosy cottage with a nice paved patio at the rear. The owners are very welcoming and friendly. Lots to do and see in the area.

Mrs Maycey

The cottage was excellent and one of the best equipped we have found. There were newly born calves in the adjacent farm buildings.

Mrs Webb

The location was peaceful and relaxing. The cottage was of a high standard, very comfortable, clean and well equipped. The owners were very welcoming, friendly and helpful. An overall excellent holiday.

Mr Dodd

March 2009

We found the property to be of a very high standard and in a very peaceful location. We wish we could have stayed for longer. We would not hesitate to book again or recommend to friends and family.

Mr Miller

January 2009

Clean, comfortable, modern cottage in a good location with nice hosts. They put up a Christmas tree for our stay, which was kind.

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Aunt Jane's in Peak District National Park, Derbyshire