33 Main Road

25 Customer Reviews

• "Cottage was beautiful and well presented - it had everything you could need and more Perfect for the dogs with a large secure garden Decorated to a high standard - warm, cosy and comfortable - one of the nicest rentals we’ve ever stayed in."

  Some great walks from the cottage and a pub just down the road Would definitely recommend and would love to return

  Reviewed by Christine5.0★Apr 2025

• "Friendly owner, made sure we knew how to contact her if we had problems finding the property, it is a bit of the beaten path!"

  Lovely clean, old cottage with some period features. Nice and warm, could not fault the kitchen and equipment available to cook with. Pet friendly, with water bowls provided, large pet bed in the lounge and rucksacks for your day trips out if needed.

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Mar 2025

• "Had a stunning and peaceful week and used it for our base."

  Loads of extra touches were warmly received, and the doggies were very happy and well catered for. Would whole heartedly recommend this for a location and it was perfect being away from the tourist hotspots.

  Reviewed by Giles4.7★Mar 2025

• "Immaculate cottage, beautifully furnished and finished."

  We had a very cosy weekend here and really appreciated the welcome treats and thoughtfulness for dogs - ours happily covered herself in mud when we were walking so the shampoo was perfect! Great local pub. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Feb 2025

• "The property was clean and well stocked although it would have been better if there was an initial supply of wood and kindling for the fire (particularly as we found the cottage to be extremely cold even with the underfloor heating)."

  During our stay the weather was unseasonably cold even for January. The cold seemed to seep in through the velux windows on the lounge. It would have been helpful if there were blinds that could have been closed to help keep the heat in. The back door also had issues in opening and closing due to the wood swelling with the bad weather. Otherwise a charming well presented property with lots of games, DVDs and information about the local area. Very dog friendly with treats and a safe enclosed garden.

  Hello Amanda, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review of your stay at my cottage. I’m pleased that you found the cottage to be well stocked and you enjoyed the welcome pack I left along with the supply of games and films, and I’m happy that your dog enjoyed their stay and the biscuits! I can only apologise that you found the cottage to be extremely cold during your stay. There was a cold snap during your stay which is usual for the Peak District region during winter. The underfloor heating downstairs is set between 19 and 20 degrees daily between 5am and 10pm and 15 degrees from 10pm until 5am, whilst the bedroom radiators come on for 1.5-2 hours morning and evening. The underfloor heating is a constant ambient heat, and previous guests have commented how warm and cosy they have found it during cold weather, and I also found this to be the same whilst the cottage was my home. It has therefore really surprised me that you found it so cold based on both my own experience and the feedback I’ve received from other guests, however I do appreciate that you did feel cold and so I can only apologise that you didn’t find the cottage to be warm enough during your stay. It would have been helpful if you had contacted me during your stay, as that would have given me the opportunity to remedy the situation and increase the temperature of the thermostats to your comfort level - as your review and rating is the first I am aware that you found the cottage to be too cold. The last thing I want is for people to be uncomfortable during their stay and presumably this would have solved your issue with feeling cold and as per your rating, it seems to have somewhat spoiled your time at my cottage. I note that you made good use of the log burner during your stay, so I do hope this helped to keep you warm and that you enjoyed the ambience it provides. Thank you for your suggestion regarding a starter pack. The hardwood door into the garden unfortunately sustained some damage during your stay, however it has now been fixed. I hope you otherwise enjoyed your stay at the cottage and were able to explore some of the local area and all that it has to offer, despite the chilly weather you experienced. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Amanda4.1★Jan 2025

• "We had a wonderful weekend staying at this cottage."

  The place is beautifully renovated and we had all that we needed for a comfortable stay. Our greyhound loved the giant dog bed! Kate called us on the day to give us instructions of how to find the property which was really helpful, although the written instructions were also accurate and easy to follow. Great location for exploring the peaks. We will be recommending the cottage to friends and family as a lovely dog-friendly getaway!

  Hello Kaya, Thank you for taking the time to provide some feedback after your stay at my cottage. I’m so pleased you liked the cottage and found that you had everything you needed, and it’s lovely to hear that your greyhound enjoyed relaxing on the Tuffies dog bed too. I’m glad you were able to locate the cottage with ease, and that you were able to get out and enjoy all that the Peak District region has to offer, it is a beautiful place to explore. Thank you for the recommendations, and you would be very welcome to stay again. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kaya5.0★Nov 2024

• "Beautiful cottage, cosy, welcoming and plenty of space for our two goldies."

  Garden is secure and great for doggie fun.

  Hello Moira, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review about your time at my cottage. Thank you for your kind words - I’m so pleased you liked the cottage and found it cosy and welcoming with enough space for your two beautiful golden retrievers, it’s great that they enjoyed exploring in the garden and that it was a safe space for them to be in. You would be welcome to return to the cottage – I’m glad you enjoyed your time away. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Moira5.0★Oct 2024

• "Finding the cottage proved difficult, so better directions of where the cottage is, such as down a driveway next to."

  ..... would be helpful.

  Hello Deborah, Thank you for taking the the time to provide feedback regarding your stay, and I'm glad you enjoyed walking in the local area. I am sorry that you found the cottage to be difficult to locate, I would be grateful if you would please contact me and let me know how you think the "Travelling to the Property" instructions on the email you received could be improved to have helped you, as I haven't had a lot of trouble with other guests not being able to find the cottage, and the instructions do explain how to find the narrow lane the cottage is located down. I did call and text you before your arrival and my telephone number is provided to you along with the arrival email from Sykes, and I said in my text, you would have been welcome to call me for any help. I am glad you otherwise enjoyed your stay at the cottage. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Deborah4.7★Sep 2024

• "We had a lovely, relaxing week at 33 Main Road."

  The cottage was beautifully decorated, clean and really well-equipped with everything we could ever need and more besides. The owner contacted us before arrival and left some treats for us to enjoy. It was cosy even during the cold snap. While there isn't parking available outside the cottage, we were able to park close by at the end of the lane every evening.

  Dear Anneka, I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and were cosy and warm despite the cold weather, and I'm pleased you found it to be well equipped and clean. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Anneka5.0★Sep 2024

• "This was definitely the best holiday accommodation I’ve ever had and I would gladly return in the future."

  I felt instantly at home and enjoyed my week enormously. The cottage is well-equipped, has everything one could possibly need and the thought and the care which has been invested is phenomenal. It is often the little details that make places special and that certainly applies here. I imagine that dog owners will be particularly impressed with what is there to make their pets’ stay comfortable, too.

  Hi Mary, I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay at the cottage. I'm glad you felt so at home there and found the cottage was well equipped for you. It was lovely to meet you - I hope you enjoyed the rest of your travels, and of course you would be very welcome to stay again. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Mary5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a wonderful stay in this lovely cottage set in a quiet location in the pretty hamlet of Higham."

  I’ve stayed in many rental properties and this rates amongst the very best; a real home from home feel, spotlessly clean, cosy and extremely well-equipped. Super dog-friendly with a comfy bed, toys, bowls, treats and a nice enclosed garden. The host, Kate, is generous (plenty of welcome treats on arrival), very responsive to queries and helpful. The attention to detail throughout the property is amazing. Thank you Kate for a wonderful stay. Hope to be back soon!

  Hi Lorraine, Thank you for taking the time to provide a review. I'm so glad you enjoyed your stay there and thank you for your lovely comments about the cottage. You would of course be very welcome to come stay again. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lorraine5.0★Aug 2024

• "We had a lovely stay at 33 Main Road."

  The cottage is well equipped and ideally situated, great dog walk opposite the Greyhound Pub. The neighbours were friendly and the owner went above and beyond to ensure our stay was hassle free and provided lots of useful recommendations for places to eat and visit. We had two large German Shepherds staying with us and they were very comfortable, they loved the huge dog bed in the lounge. I would definitely recommend staying here if you are looking to explore Derbyshire and the peaks.

  Hi Sara, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay at the cottage. I'm so glad you all enjoyed your time away together, and thank you for your kind comments. I am pleased your beautiful dogs enjoyed the dog bed and their time away too. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sara4.7★Aug 2024

• "Nice cottage, well equipped and beautifully positioned for the Amber Valley."

  The cottage has a lovely historic staircase but if you have any mobility issues it may be challenging. The cottage could do with less instruction notices, they are everywhere which is a bit intrusive and spoils the feel of the place perhaps asking people to leave the cottage as you find it should be enough!! The garden is behind the cottage so no outside seating (apart from at the front which was a bit over looked). Neighbours were really friendly though (and have five cats which may be an issue if you have a cat hating dog!). It’s a lovely cottage and Kate has thought of everything to make your stay very comfortable.

  Hi Katy, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your time at the cottage. I’m so pleased you all enjoyed your time away and found the cottage to be lovely and well equipped. The listing on Sykes does inform guests that the stairs are steep and narrow prior to their booking and are unfortunately not suitable for those with limited mobility so hopefully this prevents guests from booking who may find this to be an issue for them. I’m pleased you were able to navigate them and found them to have an interesting history! As the cottage is a single layer of sandstone build in the early 1800s, it needs to be well ventilated to prevent damp and mould issues on the exposed stone walls, stone shower floor and the mullioned windows, particularly in winter weather. Brief ventilation during changeovers is not sufficient to prevent these issues. I can only apologise that you found the housekeeping and ventilation related requests to be intrusive and spoiled the feeling of the cottage for you, but ultimately the property is a holiday let, and I have a responsibility to make sure that the cottage remains a pleasant, comfortable and safe place for future guests too. This seems to have been the most successful way of ensuring that the cottage is looked after by guests during their holiday, as historic homes often need additional care compared to a more modern property. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Katy4.7★Jun 2024

• "This is such a beautiful cottage."

  Kate has thought of everything from providing all you need for your dog, treats, poo bags and a huge amazing dog bed. The cottage is well equipped and some essentials are provided in case you forget anything. The neighbours are lovely and very helpful. The only negative is not being able to park at the door and having to carry all your luggage from the main road.

  Hello Carolyn, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your time at the cottage. Thank you for your kind comments, I'm so pleased you found it was well equipped and you had everything you needed for your dog too. The property is advertised as having roadside parking available on the Main Road approximately 40m away from the cottage, so guests should be aware of the parking arrangements prior to booking to stay at the cottage. I'm glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Jun 2024

• "Lovely holiday cottages."

  The owner left us flowers, biscuits, wine and toffees for when we arrived. There was everything we required in the cottage, even a lovely big bed, treats and poo bags for the dog. I forgot to bring coffee but there was some in the cupboard. The cottage is in a lovely village and quite central for places to visit. There is a lovely dog walk a little way from the cottage, which has lovely views. The owner has left lots of leaflets and books outlining various places of interest nearby. There also lots of books and games in the cottage to entertain guests in the evening after a long day out. The Greyhound pub is close by and very dog friendly. We had to leave early because of the terrible weather, which was a shame, just have to come back again. Angela and Ian

  Hi Angela, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your time at the cottage. Thank you for the lovely comments, I'm glad you found the cottage to be well equipped and you were able to enjoy your coffee! I'm so pleased you both enjoyed your stay and enjoyed exploring the local area, what a shame you had to leave early due to the wet weather. I look forward to welcoming you back if you do choose to come and stay again, and if you do, I hope the weather is better for you! Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Angela5.0★May 2024

• "The cottage was lovely, had everything we could have needed and more."

  It really was a home away from home and I'm so glad we chose to stay there. Kate has thought of every detail and it was really appreciated. Thank you for an amazing holiday.

  Hi Akira, Thank you for taking the time to write a review of your time at the cottage. Thank for for your lovely comments, I'm so glad you found it to be homely and you enjoyed all the little details. You are very welcome - and thank you for the wonderfully thoughtful card you left. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Akira5.0★May 2024

• "Cottage was lovely,clean and very welcoming for humans and dogs."

  Neighbours were helpful and friendly. Area was lovely for walks.

  Hi Linda, Thank you for taking the time to provide some feedback about your time at the cottage. I'm so glad you found it to be clean and welcoming for both people and their four legged friends, and that you were able to enjoy walking in the local area. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Linda5.0★May 2024

• "One of the best cottages we have stayed in, beautiful decor and very homely."

  The treats for both human and dogs greatly appreciated. The attention to detail is what makes this cottage 5 ⭐️ . The dogs loved the doggy sofa, may look at getting one of those when we return home! The weather has been on our side and the walks have been incredible especially Winnats Pass/Castleton. Thank you Kate for a memorable holiday we will return.

  Hi Pat, Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your stay at the cottage. I'm so glad you enjoyed the cottage so much - thank you for your kind comments. How fantastic that you had some good weather and enjoyed exploring the beautiful Peak Distrist. I'm pleased your dogs loved the dog bed - it is the Wipe Clean Mattress in the Extra Large size from the brand Tuffies. I look forward to welcoming you back if you choose to stay again, you would be very welcome. Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Pat5.0★Apr 2024

• "Ab Fab everything good Great position **."

  Spotless clean **. Oozing with character, kitchen superb everthng you need n more ** the bed is so comfy Gorgeous bedding. We loved it n the en suite was great. Fab shower powerful// red hot. Kate provides everything n more **. The lounge is so comfy n relaxing that fire is brill. N even supply’s. logs Our sunny n. Butch were that. Relaxed. After a great walk n few beers in the greyhound great beer n dog. Friendly Your the tops. Keep it up. C u later. Xx

  Hi Tony, Thank you for taking the time to write a review about your stay at the cottage. Thank you for your kind comments, I'm so pleased you found it clean and comfortable, and that Butch and Sunny enjoyed their holiday too! Best wishes, Kate Property Owner

  Reviewed by Tony5.0★Mar 2024

• "Terrific quirky house."

  facilities are spot on we really relaxed. Kate was wonderful even recommending a good book to use to train our unruly Jack Russell. Slept brilliantly, the bed was soo comfortable. Everything you would wish for of a holiday home. Great location would really recommend a stay, looking forward to returning soon. Elaine

  Reviewed by Elaine4.7★Mar 2024

• "This is a lovely cottage which has been renovated to a very high standard."

  The owner went to lot of trouble to make us feel very comfortable - all of us including our cockapoo. The owner was also very responsive to any queries we had. Pleased to give a full recommendation.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Feb 2024

• "The cottage is so lovely."

  We arrived in the dark so always a bit tricky but our instructions were so spot on we found the keys and everything we needed easily. The interior is very stylish with well thought out touches & the dog “station” was totally unexpected but so well equipped. The kitchen also! The beds were super comfy & good storage. We loved the village and enjoyed some great fish & chips from Wessingtons (short drive away) Both my friend & I were very taken with our cottage in Higham & we both said we would go back. Thank you Kate - it was the perfect weekend away

  Reviewed by Deborah5.0★Feb 2024

• "We had a lovely time here."

  The house is beautiful and comfortable. You have everything you need provided. Theres plenty to see and do and the walks were great.The only thing that I was wary of is the stairs are very creaky and I walked down them sideways. You also cannot park your car outside the property you have to park on the main road.

  Reviewed by Debra3.8★Jan 2024

• "This was the most pet friendly place I’ve ever stayed."

  Everything and more was provided for them! We booked a last minute stay away and we certainly chose the right property. We were the second guests to stay however you wouldn’t have known that. Kate, the owner was more than informative prior to the stay and even during our stay provided more than enough walks for our dogs. The property was more than well equipped for the stay, perfect for a family and plenty of room.

  Reviewed by Danielle5.0★Dec 2023

• "We had a wonderful Christmas stay at this superb cottage."

  From the moment we stepped inside, we found everything needed for a great holiday had been anticipated. The cottage was spotlessly clean, and the owners had left a welcome tray, with wine/beer, biscuits and sweets, plus fresh milk in the fridge. The kichen is extremely well equipped with a great range of dining and cookware and cosy underfloor heating morning and night. The living room was a lovely retreat at the end of the day and the clear instructions for the wood-burning stove worked very well. The bedrooms were cosy and comfortable, including the sofa-bed in the snug. We noticed lots of thoughtful touches, like torches and toothbrush chargers in the bedside drawers, a basket of dog towels and dog waterbowl/toys and treats in the hall. Also games and mini juggling balls in the snug and local books in the living room. The juggling balls got more use than some of our Christmas presents! We enjoyed a short walk to the local pub and another for a couple of hours down by the river. The cottage is set in a conservation area, not far from the Peak District, though this seems quite an under-rated part of Derbyshire and lots to explore nearby. Parking is on the road, so be prepared to carry luggage down a short shared driveway, but this is clear before booking and we didn't find it a problem. Our overwhelming impression was that the owners want people to really enjoy this cottage and the local area during their stay and we certainly did!

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Dec 2023

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