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Cheshire House

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4.1
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Sleeps up to 7
Pets 1
Hot Tub
Bedrooms: 4
Cheshire House is a wonderful, four-bedroom holiday home settled at the heart of Castleton, a quaint village in Derbyshire. Perfectly located close to shops, pubs, and restaurants, this charming property is ideal for families, friends or couples looking to explore the countless wonders dotted throughout the magnificent Peak National Park. Park up off-road, with space for 2 cars before you step into your welcoming new abode. Entering your new home, be immediately embraced by warm, inviting décor, and get to work in the fully-equipped kitchen. Here, the chosen chef can cook up delicious home-cooked dinners that can be tucked into around the dining table, before you and your loved ones kick back and unwind in front of the electric fire in the plush sitting room.
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About Cheshire House

Cheshire House is a wonderful, four-bedroom holiday home settled at the heart of Castleton, a quaint village in Derbyshire. Perfectly located close to shops, pubs, and restaurants, this charming property is ideal for families, friends or couples looking to explore the countless wonders dotted throughout the magnificent Peak National Park.

Park up off-road, with space for 2 cars before you step into your welcoming new abode. Entering your new home, be immediately embraced by warm, inviting décor, and get to work in the fully-equipped kitchen.

Here, the chosen chef can cook up delicious home-cooked dinners that can be tucked into around the dining table, before you and your loved ones kick back and unwind in front of the electric fire in the plush sitting room. When the sun is shining or the evenings warm, head outside to the enclosed courtyard, where you can savour a glass of your favourite tipple or a spot of stargazing in the outdoor hot tub.

When the night draws to a close, head upstairs and choose between four beautifully-appointed bedrooms; a super-king and king-size, each with en-suite shower rooms, along with a double and a single. Begin your day with a rejuvenating shower, savour a morning coffee, and then set out to explore your local area.

Greet the morning with a scenic walk through the rolling hills and lush green countryside that surround Castleton, taking a stroll along the Peakshole Water, before you head back into the village to explore all it has to offer; from ancient churches to the awe-inspiring Peveril Castle. Take a tour of the brilliant nearby spot of Treak Cliff and Speedwell Caverns to witness amazing crystals, stalactites, and stalagmites, or for something more relaxing, indulge with a traditional afternoon tea at the Bakewell Tea Room.

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Cheshire House Reviews

Lovely accommodation. Hosts have thought of almost everything! Jane was very quick to answer any questions, and checked back to make sure we were happy. We would definitely book again if we revisit the area, which is stunning.
Great house for 6. Doors on safety catches are very annoying. Im sure its not necessary. Small double has no sockets for the lamps?!? Hot tub great, house very clean. Great location. Bins were full but we managed just! Welcome book would be good. Overall highly recommended.
The house was in an ideal location for exploring Castleton and the surrounding area. It was close to local pubs and shops. Check in was easy and the owner was easy to contact and quick to reply when we had a problem getting on to the WiFi on our arrival, this was soon solved. There was everything you needed in the house. The hot tub in the garden was enjoyed on several occasions and parking for 2 cars was a bonus.
Cleanliness was OK but not to standard I would expect. Carpets were dirty, need a deep clean as did sofa. Freezer was dirty with leftover food. There were also some dead flies and dust in places. The main ensuite shower also needs a deep clean to remove mould. A more general point is that this feels more like a rental house than a holiday home. Some rooms have no pictures, the walls are nearly all white. Given that there are no views downstairs which we knew then I feel the house needs to compensate but it doesnt. What pictures there are are just bland. Go over the pub and you see interesting pictures about the local area, for example. With a bit of thoughtwork I feel this could be a warmer and more inviting place.
All good. Well presented accomm. Comfortable beds. Great location. We managed to park 4 cars at the property.
Melanie
Stayed last year . Things need looking at front room cilling needs painting . Bowls in cupboard some were not clean, hot tube had grit in it .garden needs maintaining, think they should close fir a week had fresh it all up.
We had a fantastic stay and the house has all you need for a great escape, including a perfect central location. Lots of nice little touches including Christmas decorations added to a lovely home. The only two things we think would improve it would be the very creaky floorboards upstairs and the bathrooms are in need of modernising. Those things aside, the family had a fantastic time.
Accommodation was very clean. A couple of issues. No mirrors in 2 of the bedrooms. The radiator in the front double bedroom didnt work and the showers in both the en suite bathrooms didnt get hot. Table in the kitchen was wobbly and tap in kitchen was very loose. Hot tub etc was lovely but could do with mat in the kitchen where you entered after getting out of the hot tub as floor was slippery. Lovely location and we had a great time just a few small issues that need looking at. Overall nice place and very clean
Lovely and clean and perfectly situated in the village. Better instructions are needed to find the property, ones sent with check in instructions were not helpful and the what three words link sent didnt work. Once in the property there were perfect instructions in the welcome book which would have helped before we got inside! Would highly recommend the property and hot tub was as added bonus
Melanie
Was lovely place to stay . Will be back next year
Although we had a lovely stay at Cheshire house, the place had clearly not been cleaned before we arrived. Everywhere is thick of dust. Not just a days worth, more like a week or more as its thick. There was a dirty tissue on the living room floor which we left as didnt want to touch it & lots of cobwebs. All the provided hand washes have been watered down. Which looks awful to be honest & there is a very dirty bath mat outside the back door which was covered in thick ice, when one of our party stepped outside they slipped on this & fell to the floor. There are little postcards stating that it has been cleaned by a certain company. You might want to look into this as it clearly hadnt. We would probably come back if the issues stated are resolved as its in a perfect location & the house is a good size and comfortable.
The property was very clean and had all we needed for our stay eg in terms of towels and kitchen items. The hot tub was great on the first day but unfortunately cold on the second day and we were only staying two nights. Overall it is a lovely house and very centrally located in Castleton so we could access everywhere on foot.
Lyndsay
Definitely not dog friendly! My dog escaped through gaps in the fencing 3 times, the peoperty is on a busy main road had read a review to say this had been sorted, which it definitely has not! So had to use items from inside the house to keep my dog from escaping and safe, then was accused of leaving the items outside when we left which we hadn't, as i personally took them in, someone took photos of this on our last day before we even left the property, as they came to do something to the hot tub before we had even left! Cobwebs everywhere in the house, found someone elses clothing behind the sofa. Shower kept blocking. The kitchen tap was faulty. Very small courtyard, no real garden. Was disturbed on day 2 by the cleaners wanting to come and clean as they'd been given the wrong day of us leaving. The hot tub kept getting faults, I had to take out the filters and clean them myself as they were filthy and looked like they had been cleaned or replaced in a long time.
This is not to be seen as a negative review and I hope you take the feed back as constructive comments. We had a brilliant family week and the location for central Castleton is brilliant. But the property is needing some TLC. Most kitchen utensils were provided but we are glad we brought our large wok for cooking for a family of 7. There's no garlic crusher and an additional chopping board would be good. It might be worth sharpening knives or providing new ones as the ones provided are woeful. Not a massive issue to us, but there's no gate on the fence facing the public car park which could be a close call for potentially escaping dogs when front door opened. The front door supporting brace needs replacing as it is broken and you have to lean on the door to close it. There is no key for the side patio doors that we found. The stable door at the rear does not close properly unless you really push it and lock the door from the inside. This is annoying if you are sitting outside. It becomes dangerous for little children and their fingers. No light bulb in small room and no replacements or spares anywhere. Dishwasher needs salt to be provided there was none that we found, so it often didnt clean very well. Tumble dryer doesnt dry clothes completely dry. Accessible electric cableswires under tv are not only visible and unsightly, but grabbable by a child unless really supervised. The welcome book is lacking any real details about managing the property itself. The bins although it cant be helped were 34 full on arrival. There is also a lack of details for bin day collection point. I placed the green bin in the car park, but luckily I saw the bin crew at 630am and they said they only collect from the roadside. There is no hot tub information upkeep details what so ever. Luckily, we knew we had to add chlorine as the slow release container floating around had run out by Wednesday. Who knew you had to remove this when in use? I can only compare to other places I've been where staff visited twice a day to check levels. It shouldn't be down to guests to manage the safe use of a hot tub, with no instructions. There are no spare bedding or pillows its stated beds can be pulled apart if needed which is great, but there are no extra duvets provided there is also an under sheet missing. The curtain in the living room is annoyingly short. Cleaning, just generally could be better. It seems a surface clean is done, rather than a thorough turnover. There are cobwebs and spiders in most room corners, the worst place being above the kitchen fridge. Bathroom window is in need of repair there was a note on the window however the bathroom door in the same room also doesnt close properly. In addition, the toilet seat is moving and needs to be fixed replaced. King size bedroom ensuite shower doors dont close completely, and tray floods due to blockage. Stairs are loud and need new wedges, difficult to move up and down the stairs at night time without waking others and one gets a sense that the stairs are going to collapse! Security for dogs and young children in the garden is concerning given the proximity to the main road and it is fortunate we were fastidious in supervision. We had to move any wood lying around to form a barrier to deter them from escaping, especially towards the car park side. There were many screws lying around in the rear pebbled area that we picked up following construction of the welcome cover to hot tub. It seems a missed opportunity to encompass the fire pit and grassed area along with the pebbled area into a wholly securely fenced area. The seating area along the fence in the pebbled area, along the roadside, by the hot tub is a great idea, but it is too high. It needs to be halved in height to sit comfortably on. This is by far the main area we used A seat leg was broken on the arm chair in the living room by window. We ended up balancing this many times so it could be used. The oven has a weird funny smell when in use Castleton experienced a massive power cut during our stay, so the burglar alarm needs resetting as it was beeping and there was an issue rebooting the WiFi and TV but we conquered that eventually. I come back to the Welcome pack, there were no instructions how to do any of this. A clock would be nice on the fireplace in the living room. It takes two adults to lift the hot tub lid on and off. Actually 3, the first time we used it we leant the lid against the fence, but it dropped down the back and it took 3 adults to get it out 2 in the spa. Whilst the lady cleaning the hot tub was utterly pleasant, she arrived at around 830am, but check out is at 10. The hot tub was being drained by before 9am, which didnt allow any use for the morning of departure had we wanted to. Fortunately we didn't, but we were just not expecting anyone so early. Again, I come back to the welcome pack lack of information if 830 am is the norm.
I feel I need to leave feed back in two halves. Good points location is amazing, beds really comfortable, bedding good quality, towels good quality and living room furniture was comfortable. Things that let the property down two missing gates on the front the dogs could get directly into the carpark or drive to main road, no handle to assist the hot tub lid lifting it took both my husband and I to get it back on so my parents had been unable to use it once we had left, no safe steps for older guests and a shower at outside the back door, very large amounts cobweb's in most areas, back stable door didnt fasten together and is extremely poor repair, broken lock hanging off the inside of bedroom two along with a broken curtain tie back and broken soap holder left in the shower, shower in main bedroom not draining and leaving stood water, curtains that dont reach the bottom of the window, no wood packs for the fire pit and lots of large lengths of wood left on sitting area so it was not able to be used.
The cottage was well appointed, with a good standard of equipment. However, the showers had mold, which is unacceptable for any property.
The only negative is that there was no information on waste collection days, which unfortunately meant we missed the collection. Otherwise, all good
Lovely comfortable property in an ideal setting. Though it falls down on cleanliness and maintenance. The day we arrived, I had to clean the downstairs toilet and the main bedroom ensuite sink & toilet. The showers need cleaning and the doors fixing. However, apart from that it is a beautiful house and we would stay there again
Pamela
Excellent location in town near to pubs, shops and cafes. Comfortable house that matched the photos and description given.
The property appears to be a premium listing, which I was expecting, but the lack of attention to detail and quality of some of the furnishings let it down, and the cleaning was the first impression that really let the property down. They put cards with all the towels Number One housekeeping and venue management service yet we found bits of food on the floor in the lounge, on the chairs in the dining room and one quite dirty towel. The location is carefully hidden in the listing, it is surrounded by a quiet car park to one side and the main road to the other. However, all that sounds like a huge moan, it is within the middle of a lovely village just footsteps away, the hot tub was lovely too, and the house is as described and has all the features listed. It was great for our short stay. The light in the kitchen is poor, so that could be improved Previous feedback said the same.
Relaxing week in this well located house with hot tub. Felt it was quite expensive but the location in this village is key being close to loads of eateries and facilities. Few suggestions to improve it providefix outside light remove sensor light in downstairs loo kitchen needs better lights clear shower drain to main bedroom ensuite provide clothes horse needs coat hooks in hall. All in all, modern yet cosy and comfortable house in great location
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Top Days Out Near Cheshire House

The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Cheshire House, with real driving times.

Theme park 1 hr drive · 33.4 miles

Alton Towers

Sat nav: ST10 4DB

Staffordshire's big-name theme park, with over 40 rides, a waterpark and gardens on a 500-acre estate.

  • Families
  • Thrill seekers
  • Full day
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Alton Towers is one of the UK's largest and most popular theme parks, set in over 500 acres of Staffordshire countryside. The rides range from big rollercoasters such as Wicker Man, Nemesis Reborn, The Smiler and Oblivion to gentler family rides, and there are over 40 rides and attractions in all. There's also a waterpark, mini golf and landscaped gardens.

Tip: Pre-book your ticket online before you go, as everyone needs one and sold-out dates can't be bought on the day.

Stately home 30 min drive · 14.7 miles

Chatsworth House

Sat nav: DE45 1PP

A Derbyshire stately home with 105 acres of garden and a farmyard with playground.

  • Families
  • Couples
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Chatsworth is a Grade I listed stately home in the Derbyshire Dales, home to the Devonshire family for 17 generations. Inside, over 25 rooms show art and artefacts spanning 4,000 years, including the Painted Hall, the State Rooms and the Sculpture Gallery. Some rooms close for annual conservation, so not every one is always open.

Tip: Book online in advance for free parking. Prams and rucksack-style baby carriers aren't allowed in the house, but there is left luggage near the entrance.

Show cave 2 min drive · 0.5 miles

Peak Cavern

Sat nav: S33 8WS

Walk into the largest natural cave entrance in Britain, once home to rope makers who lived inside it.

  • Families
  • Rainy days
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Peak Cavern is one of four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire. Its main entrance, known as The Vestibule, is the largest cave entrance in Britain, and Peakshole Water flows through and out of the cave. Unlike the other show caves nearby, it is almost entirely natural.

Tip: Expect to stoop along Lumbago Walk, as most adults need to duck to get through.

Theme park 43 min drive · 23.5 miles

Gulliver's Kingdom

Sat nav: DE4 3PE

A hillside family theme park on the edge of the Peak District, with big views and rides for younger children.

  • Families
  • Thrill seekers
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Gulliver's Kingdom is a theme park in Matlock Bath, aimed at children aged 3-13. It sits on a hillside on the edge of the Peak District National Park, so many of the rides come with views over the Derwent Valley. The Crows Nest Quest is there to climb, and the log flume runs high above the valley.

Tip: Leaving the car behind? Matlock Bath station is a 10-15 minute walk away, and a valid public transport ticket can bring a discount on entry.

Show cave 4 min drive · 2.2 miles

Blue John Cavern

Sat nav: S33 8WA

Go underground in Castleton to see caverns and the rare banded fluorite found in only two UK caves.

  • Rainy days
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Blue John Cavern is one of four show caves in Castleton, Derbyshire, alongside Peak Cavern, Treak Cliff Cavern and Speedwell Cavern. It is a series of caverns, and a visit shows clearly how caves form in limestone. The limestone itself was laid down on the floors of great oceans, and the fossilised remains of marine animals help tell that story.

Tip: Browse the Blue John jewellery in the cavern shop before you leave.

Castle ruin 1 min drive · 0.3 miles

Peveril Castle

Sat nav: S33 8WQ

A ruined Norman castle on a limestone outcrop, with views over Castleton, Hope Valley and Cave Dale.

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Peveril Castle is a ruined 11th-century castle standing on a limestone outcrop above the village of Castleton in Derbyshire. It was founded by William Peveril and is recorded in the Domesday Book of 1086. Unlike most early Norman castles, it seems to have been designed to be built in stone rather than timber.

Show cave 2 min drive · 0.9 miles

Speedwell Cavern

Sat nav: S33 8WA

An underground boat trip into a former lead mine at the foot of Winnats Pass in the Peak District.

  • Rainy days
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Speedwell Cavern is a show cave in Castleton, set at the foot of Winnats Pass in the Peak District National Park. It began as a lead mine in the 1770s. You go down a long staircase to a flooded adit, about 200 metres below ground, then travel the rest of the way by boat, now powered by an electric motor.

Tip: Tickets can be bought online ahead, and the site lists best prices there. Check the website for closures after heavy rain, as flooding has shut the cavern before.

Show cave 4 min drive · 1.1 miles

Treak Cliff Cavern

Sat nav: S33 8WP

A Peak District show cave with colourful flowstone, the famous Stork and rare Blue John stone.

  • Rainy days
  • Dogs welcome
  • 1-2 hours
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Treak Cliff Cavern is a show cave near Castleton, in the Peak District National Park. It is one of only two places where Blue John, a rare banded stone, is still excavated.

Tip: Book your entry slot online in advance. Parking is free, and the visitor centre is free to browse.

Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.