Hillocks Cottage, Kniveton

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moldy plates dangerous screw sticking out of gate loose chair leg that pinched my wife’s hand patio set covered in lichen

Location. We wanted to explore this part of the derby dales. The heating was clear to operate and efficient. The cottage had been cleaned to a good standard, towels and linen good. and the kitchen had most thing required, see below

On the assumption that someone goes in to clean for the next guests that was done well. However the the carpets were filthy throughout, It badly needs redecorating. Master bedroom the bed was glued together, wonky and uncomfortable., needs updating. Second bedroom (we did not use) had little storage and the tall cupboard (Wardrobe?) had the back missing and no shelving. Third room, bunkbed some sort of hanging storage usually found in a caravan. The bathroom, cracked tiles on the floor that needs a proper clean. Shower rail lose, poor electric shower with small head.

The location was amazing, quiet and in the countryside but a 4 min drive to Ashbourne for anything we needed. The photos don’t do it justice and in reality is much bigger than it looks! Really quaint and cosy, comfy sofas/chairs/beds and handy to have two loos! We really enjoyed our stay at this beautiful cottage and would have loved to have stayed longer :) there is so much to do in the local area. We also had a really delicious meal at the local pub The Red Lion.

The stairs are really creaky/noisy which only really affected us as we were staying with a two year old toddler and my parents…wouldn’t usually be a problem but something to bear in mind if you’re a parent of babies/young kids who go to bed early. Could do with adding pint glasses (but we just borrowed plastic ones from the pub), and my mum was allergic to the down cushions, hypoallergenic ones might be better. We needed to use the wifi all night for our toddlers room camera/ipad, but if anyone else used the internet on their phones it would kick you out of the camera stream.

we all felt very welcomed and comfortable. great location to all the places we wanted to visit. thank you!

only con is the road is busy on a bend so be careful crossing!

Comfortable beds. Clean and tidy cottage. Contact with owners excellent. Everything you need is there.

No local shop. Didn't really affect us. Parking is a downside. Could be difficult when busy later in the year.

Nice location.

Welcome gift.

Problem with the lock on front door. . Very temperamental. Kitchen and bathroom Sinks not draining .

The cottage is furnished and decorated beautifully but still maintains character. It was very clean, the beds were comfortable, the facilities were more than expected - microwave, dishwasher, log burner, electric shower, washer/ drier. The host has thought of everything, from leaving a point of milk with teas, coffees and biscuits and dishwasher tablets; to a torch if you go out at night; to games and books and loads of leaflets and booklets on walks and attractions. We had Sunday dinner at the local pub and it was top notch. We also took part in their first pub quiz and were made feel very welcome by the locals. (We came last!)

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