Pine cottage with private hot tub

Beautiful area and surroundings. Lovely to drive to. The cottage was spacious and modern.

- difficult to communicate with owners / management. This was a last minute booking and we were told we needed to check in between 4 and 6:30. Rang the number given on booking and voicemail tells you not to call or leave message as they will not pick up calls. Advised to text. Response times to text messages very slow (still has not read a message we sent last week) - hot tub freezing on arrival - managed to get a response and told ‘just press jets’ we responded it was cold they replied it was warm when the cleaners turned it on or there may be a fault. We found the power source and turned it on - it worked. Hate that they blamed the cleaners!! Aggressive signs everywhere about what not to do - I’ll attach photos. There should be a sign saying why are you even here you are not welcome - no wine glasses - no welcome letter or pack with details of the property. We stopped in a cottage that slept 4 but only 2 of us. Could not find towels - messaged the owner and told to look in 2nd bedroom Check out time 10 - messaged owner to ask if we could go in hot tub before we left no reply (still not read) as hot tub finally hot and only allowed in after 10.

Hot tube and nice house.

Would be perfect for walkers.

I chose the apartment solely for the hot tub. When we arrived it was cold . There are strict rules all over the property , i think about 10 sets of rules across the place. I understand needing some rules but not ‘polite notices’ in red capitals on table as soon as you walk in. The hot tub rules are 10am - 10pm. The hot tub only reached 29 by 9:30pm which we had to go in with only 30 mins left in the rules and it was like a Luke warm bath. It would have been hot my the morning but we couldn’t use it before we left. The bedrooms have no windows. There aren’t any views from this particular apartment (however some Of the other rentals there have great views) . The track is tricky at points drive slow and no lowered vehicles . Do only take one car !

We recently stayed at Pine Cottage in the Peak District. While the property itself is very nice and has a lot of potential, there are several issues that significantly impacted our experience.

Firstly, the cottage could benefit from better upkeep and clearer signage. The pre-arrival email does provide directions, but once you arrive, it’s not obvious where the cottage or designated parking is. This is made more difficult by the access road, which is extremely muddy and full of potholes—definitely not suitable for standard cars and something that should be clearly communicated in advance. Unfortunately, the atmosphere of the stay was far from relaxing. There are numerous rules displayed throughout the property, with signs and posters everywhere outlining what you can and cannot do. Instead of feeling like a peaceful getaway, it felt restrictive and uncomfortable. From reading other reviews, it seems this is a common concern among guests. Privacy was also an issue. There are multiple cameras around the property, and while it is stated that they are only in the car park, there appears to be one positioned directly above the hot tub area, which felt intrusive and misleading. The most disappointing part of our stay, however, was the interaction with the owners. After accidentally parking in the wrong spot (due to the unclear signage and arriving late at night), we were met with loud banging on the door, which was quite alarming—especially for the children. We were then spoken to in a rude and patronising manner. Although we immediately moved the car, the situation was handled in a way that felt unnecessarily hostile. The tone, language, and manner in which we were addressed made us feel profiled and unfairly judged, which was deeply upsetting and left us feeling very uncomfortable for the remainder of our stay. Overall, while the cottage itself has its positives, the lack of clear communication, excessive rules, concerns about privacy, and unwelcoming attitude from the owners made this a disappointing experience. Based on this, we would not choose to return. If you are considering staying here, I would strongly recommend reading through other reviews, as

Both bedrooms have king size beds with ample space, plug sockets all in the right places, both rooms had wardrobes with hangers and plenty of towels Hot tub was a great size with colour changing light and strong jets Coffee & tea was included in small sachets, and the kitchen is very well equipped too Bathroom looks newly renovated with a great shower Good size smart TV

There are a lot of posters telling you what you can and can't do inside the barn as well as outside, which is understandable as it's a rental, but it does feel a little overwhelming. It may be a better idea to have them all written in a booklet to read on arrival instead. Hot tub usage stops at 10 pm, and the outside lights turn off as they're set on a timer. Also, children under the age of 12 years old are forbidden to use the tub. Mattress in 1 room was firm and comfortable but the second room was springy and a little uncomfortable.

Location accommodation comfy

No wine glasses, plastic glasses !!! The Large and the number of potholes on the drive to property

The property was exactly like the photos. A small property with two bedrooms, small kitchen lounge and hot tub outside.

The hottub is not fully secluded as we had a couple of people walk past. The bedrooms had no windows. The parking was for only one car and the owner is very strict about visitors.

We had a lovely stay from start to finish. The views were absolutely stunning, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The property itself was spotlessly clean and very well maintained throughout. The hot tub was a real highlight — checked, treated and cleaned daily, which made it feel extra special and well looked after. We would definitely recommend and would happily return again.

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We had a lovely stay from start to finish. The views were absolutely stunning, making it the perfect place to relax and unwind. The property itself was spotlessly clean and very well maintained throughout. The hot tub was a real highlight — checked, treated and cleaned daily, which made it feel extra special and well looked after. We would definitely recommend and would happily return again.

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Fantastic location , amazing hot tub