Self-Catering The Hayloft in Buxton

Mrs Hogan

September 2020

The hayloft is more spacious than you might think from the pictures.. It was spotlessly clean throughout and equipped with everything we needed. Very warm and cosy. In a beautiful part of the country - lots of places to visit within easy reach.

Mrs Hogan, September 2020

September 2020

Although it supplies a cot on the listing ,the cot doesn’t include a mattress which cost me a trip to Manchester to get one after a rough first night so bring your own travel cot and mattress or speak to the owner to see if they have acquired one since.. Apart from that the hayloft is spot on. The location is in a quiet and beautiful setting close to a Morrison’s for supplies and is very dog friendly, I will definitely be returning.

Mr Fyvie, September 2020

August 2020

Beautiful comfortable and so relaxed.. Secluded yet so much beauty on your doorstep. Take a walk up the footpath to a lovely pub and wonderful views. Will definitely be booking again and again.

Mrs Dingle, August 2020

July 2020

Perfect holiday cottage.. Perfect location. Felt like home straight away, owners are lovely. Pictures do not do this place justice, it's so big inside. Will definitely be visiting again!

Miss Wood, July 2020

July 2020

WOW, the photos really don’t do The Hayloft any justice - its huge ! Mark, the owner, was really helpful both in the days before we arrived and once we got there. Let us settle in, then came and checked that all was ok, had we found everything etc. The property is very large, it is after-all a converted hayloft, but the sense of space hits you as you walk in. All the rooms are very spacious, even the two en-suites. Having a bath as well as a 2 showers was luxury after a day on the peaks. The decor is very fitting for the building, lots of bare wood and stonework. The furniture matches the style, large plain wood pieces that just look like they belong there. The kitchen had all we needed, the icebox on the fridge is standard size, but with Morrisons only 5 minutes away it didn’t matter. The electric cooker is a range style, with plenty of hobs as well as a warming drawer. Yes, it is a converted hayloft, there are a few cobwebs up in the rafters, you do find insects outside, you can hear the sheep in the fields, the lanes are narrow, but thats some of the many reason why this place is so great - its not a hotel, its a place to have a great holiday and make memories. Not to mention ‘Poppy’ the sheepdog, whom our son wanted to try and sneak home with us....... A few older reviews had mentioned about lack of cleanliness, we didn’t find this at all. Everywhere was very clean and tidy on arrival. We spoke to the owners about this, and they told us that they had changed cleaners a while ago. Nothing to worry about. We had a superb time and would love to return again.

Mr Powell, July 2020

February 2020

Lovely location.. Well appointed & spacious. Second visit......that must be a recommendation in itself!

Ms Pearson, February 2020

December 2019

Really Pleased, fantastic cottage and facilities, great location, we would book again

Mr Raitt, December 2019

December 2019

Good points: the Hayloft is comfortable, very spacious and well-heated.. The en suite bathrooms worked well in general (but see below for some problems) and the kitchen is efficient. As we experienced it, it is a peaceful place to stay. Since we there at Christmas-time, we had no opportunity to use the garden space, so can't comment on that. Not so good: the smaller, twin-bed bedroom has no wardrobe, or any other way to hang up clothes. The bathroom for the larger bedroom was poorly lit, because the light over the mirror wasn't working, so shaving was a tricky business. Only one of the bathrooms was equipped with a toilet brush. In the kitchen, a lack of light over the stove made cooking more difficult than it needed to be, and we found no dustpan and brush, so cleaning up after ourselves was difficult. Overall, though, the good points easily outweighed the negatives: this is a very comfortable place to stay, and we enjoyed ourselves. Finding the track that leads to the property proved difficult in the dark, but the owner was patient and helpful, providing guidance over the phone.

Mr Kimberley, December 2019

December 2019

The property was spotlessly clean, warm and had everything we needed for a lovely few days.. Really good location, quiet but close to amenities and tourist attractions. Would definitely stay again.

Mrs Vallory, December 2019

December 2019

Lovely accommodation in a lovely setting.. Would re-equip the kitchen but otherwise everything was perfect. Lots of space an very clean. Second time we have stayed here and would happily return again.

Mr Betts, December 2019

November 2019

This is a warm and spacious barn conversion type property set in a farm environment.. Overall it was a good experience, but there were a few disappointments. Whilst some areas were clean (bathrooms), the floors were swept but grubby. We had to wait 15 minutes after entry time and cleaners were rushing to leave. Drawers and cupboards, particularly in the kitchen, have grit/hair residue. One particularly deeply buttoned chair was so grubby we unfolded throws to cover it so we felt comfortable to use it, but the throws had quite a bit of dog hair on them! Curtains are hanging droopily in places. Kitchen/cooking equipment is minimal. Fine for us as just a long weekend and we ate out. But if you’re a family of 4 planning on comprehensive self catering it might be tricky. The fridge is very small and a Christmas roast wouldn’t be viable. Mugs and plates are chipped/worn. We couldn’t find any trays. The nature of the building means natural light is slightly limited, which wouldn’t be a problem if artificial lighting compensated. Lighting is dim. Probably this is less noticeable in summer than it was in November. There is a chest of drawers in the twin room, however no wardrobe. It is very warm and there is lots of space. Logs were provided for the woodburner which worked really well. There is a warm boiler room for drying coats and boots which was useful. The beds are very comfortable, the bathrooms very attractive and luxurious and there’s a nice big dining table; great for board games and spreading your maps out. The TV provision is great with a good selection of blue ray/DVDs. Our impression is the original conversion and set up was high end and polished. The ongoing maintenance of this seems to be not quite as strong which is a shame as it wouldn’t take much effort or expense to bring it back up, just a bit of care and attention to detail.

Miss Atkinson

June 2019

Route description could be improved - we missed the turn first time which is .... Route description could be improved - we missed the turn first time which is very hard to spot coming from the Chapel en le frith direction lovely place and we enjoyed the location

Mr Hartley

May 2019

Fabulous accommodation pictures on the app doesn’t do it justice.. The views are spectacular. Only disappointment was that the bath is lovely but there wasn’t enough hot water to fill it, on the up side the showers made up for it. I would highly recommend thus property

Mrs Epsom

March 2019

Loved the character of this place! And my word the bed was so comfy.. I'd definitely go away again here.

Mr Revell

February 2019

Great location, lovely conversion, very helpful owner

Mrs Chadwick

February 2019

Lovely cottage, bit chilly first evening but then it was lovely.. Would recommend the cottage but the cleaning needs more attention to detail. Beautiful views, quiet and relaxing. A welcome pack would have been good as a drive to shops for milk after a 5 hour drive was disappointing. All in all lovely break.

Mr Betts

January 2019

This is lovely spacious accommodation in a beautiful setting.. There is some truly outstanding scenery in the area -great walks, drives and interesting places to visit - and the Hayloft is very well located to get around. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. Nice to have walks from the door for the dogs and because I was working in Manchester for some of the time it as great to have two train stations close by with regular reliable services. I would happily return.

Mr Chamberlen

November 2018

Lovely warm quiet cottage ,excellent location for walking and exploring the Peaks ..

Mr Reynolds

October 2018

We arrived early and was meet by the owner of the cottage who made us very welcome, We could not ask for a better well presented cottage with excellent well equipped facilities.. The beautiful scenery and the surrounding areas were outstanding. We will certainly be re-booking to go back in the future.

Miss Geddes

September 2018

The pictures do not do this place justice.. It was the most beautiful place I’ve seen in a long time. The owner was so helpful yet didn’t get in our way. Will definitely be staying here lots in the future.

Miss Mapp-mckenzie

September 2018

We stayed here last week, me and my son and my mum and dad with our 2 puppies.. We had a great time and the Hayloft was lovely throughout. The owner was helpful when needed and we would highly recommend. We hope to return.

Ms Bullen

August 2018

The Hayloft is a beautiful cottage, set in picturesque countryside, very well situated for visiting the Peak District.. We enjoyed a fantastic week of walking and relaxing in this idillic countryside. The only complaint was that as the property was listed as 5* I would have expected it to have been freshly cleaned as I assume this is reflected in the cost of stay. On arrival the property was very dusty, all hard surfaces had a layer of dusty dirt, this was in bedrooms, bathrooms, the bath was dusty and had a bird feather in it, the top of the range cooker was dusty, the dinning room table and coffee table the same. This was very disappointing and I contacted the owner regarding the condition as I felt we should have been arriving at a clean property, also there was mouldy bread and rancid butter left in a cupboard by previous guests, again I feel we are paying for the property to have been clean and checked before our arrival. It was a disappointing first impression as the cottage in all other areas ticks every other box. It certainly wasn't 5*cleaning!

Mrs Wilkinson

March 2018

Excellent location.. Excellent accommodation. Will definitely be back.

Mrs Smith

December 2014

I would certainly recommend The Hayloft for a peaceful holiday.There are lovely walks and many places to visit in the locality. I would definitely like a return visit.

Mrs McDermott

November 2014

A lovely comfortable, warm, cosy well equipped cottage. The owners were really friendly and helpful, and it was a great base to explore from. Would definitely recommend and I'm sure we'll be back.

Ms Lee Taylor

July 2014

The views are fabulous, the location is peaceful, the property is delightful and tastefully converted from a barn to a holiday let.

Mrs Parcell

June 2014

It was a wonderful and peaceful place to stay, the welcome package was brilliant and we were given a lovely welcome. The Hayloft was an ideal base to go and visit the Peaks.

Mrs Neville

June 2014

Very comfortable accommodation - one of the nicest cottages we have stayed in.

Miss Lamb

October 2013

Excellent accommodation and location.

Guest

October 2013

We had a fantastic time at The Hayloft. One of the best holidays we have ever had. The property is fantastic, it's a wonderful location and there is loads to do in the area. We'd love to go back again! Highly recommended.

Mrs Roberts

September 2013

Loved the layout of the apartment and the general cleanliness of the place. It was of very high standard throughout. Very quiet. Views from the Hayloft were superb.

Mr Piper

September 2013

We have just arrived back from The Hayloft and have had a very comfortable time. The property was very well presented and met all the expectations. We would recommend this property to others and are quite likely to book it again in the future.

Mr Patterson

August 2013

We had a wonderful time at The Hayloft! It is a fantastic property, and matched my (very high) expectations. The décor is very nice. The property is spacious and really comfortable. We were very impressed with the location of the property. It was very beautiful, with lovely walks in the immediate vicinity, and easy access to pubs and restaurants in the area. It is also a very short drive to a huge variety of attractions, both rural and city-based. Everything else was brilliant.

Miss Whybro

February 2013

Beautiful cottage and a superb location.

Mrs Futers

February 2013

We loved the location of this cottage. The cottage itself was of a very high standard containing everything we needed for a relaxing break.

Mr Milner

January 2013

Excellent property, would not hesitate to recommend!

Mrs Mulhearn

January 2013

The owner was very friendly and helpful. accommodation was extremely comfortable and furnished to a very high quality. The setting was perfect for a restful few days away.

Dr Zitz

January 2013

Absolutely stunning cottage and very welcoming hosts. Would highly recommend!

Mr Milson

January 2013

The cottage was the best we have ever stayed in. It was so relaxing and had everything we would expect for a holiday cottage and more.