Sundial Cottage

109 Customer Reviews

• "Fabulous cottage, well appointed and clean"

  Very glad that Sundial Cottage was comfortable for your stay. Many thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Ruth5.0★Apr 2025

• "Lovely little cottage with a cute garden in a good location."

  We'd definitely come back. It was a bit difficult to find initially, luckily a neighbour directed us. Comfy and well equipped place to stay. Shame one of the local pubs has closed and the other only did food Thursday to Sunday when we were there Monday to Friday, but we enjoyed our Thursday meal out. Good walks right from the door and even better walks not too far in the car. We were curious about the teeny hole in the front door. Pet mouse?

  Many thanks for your feedback. We're very pleased that you enjoyed your stay, including some of the local walks. Sykes provide the final directions, as the cottage is tucked away from the main village road, so Sat Nav does not always help! The little, latticed hole in the door is actually an air vent for the log burner in that room. We hope that solves the puzzle! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Susan4.7★Mar 2025

• "We had a wonderful stay in Sundial Cottage and due to some beautiful unseasonal sunny weather in early March were able to take advantage of the garden in the afternoons and the cosy log burner in the chilly evenings."

  Everything was as described and we would love to re-visit again sometime.

  Thank you for your super comments. We would also love to welcome you back! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carol3.8★Mar 2025

• "A beautiful comfortable cosy clean cottage Well equipped and good location."

  Great walks from the front door Pub in the village did lovely meals It was a fabulous stay

  We're very glad that you enjoyed such a super stay and thank you for your warm feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Michelle5.0★Feb 2025

• "Beautiful cottage & extremely homey."

  Could have happily stayed for longer. Only issues were mobile phones struggled but you did warn us of this & we couldn’t get the sound to work on the tv in the lounge with the sofa. We loved Brassington & the cottage. We will be back.

  Very happy that you enjoyed your short break - and thank you for the feedback. Yes, mobiles only work efficiently via the wifi; that is why we have a landline too for emergency calls. Apologies that the TV in the lounge had no sound. We've just 'rebooted' it by unplugging for a minute and it's now working - it was frustratingly having a mad moment! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Claire4.7★Feb 2025

• "We had a fabulous stay with our two children."

  It was so lovely to wake up every morning with just the sound of birds singing outside. Gorgeous cottage with log burners - a lot more spacious that we thought it would be. It was a very relaxing break and just what was needed!

  Thank you very much for your lovely feedback. We're very pleased that you enjoyed such a relaxing stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Abigail5.0★Feb 2025

• "Very well thought out - so many lovely little touches."

  Beautifully clean, comfortable and homely. Could not fault it.

  We're delighted that you enjoyed your winter break and very grateful that you have taken the time to give such lovely feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Chloe5.0★Feb 2025

• "The cottage exceeded our expectations."

  We went for the Christmas week and it was wonderfully decorated and was warm and cosy with 2 x wood burners to use. Well equipped for all needs and a great location for discovering many walks on your doorstep.

  We're very pleased that you had such a lovely Christmas in the cottage and thank you for taking the time to give such positive feedback. Happy New Year! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Dec 2024

• "Despite the arrival of storm Darragh whilst we were there we found the cottage comfortable and warm."

  The standard of furnishings, decor etc is very high and pleasant. With the Old gate pub nearby to provide good food and atmosphere on such a weekend we were well satisfied ! We shall hopefully return.

  We're glad you managed to shelter from the storm and look forward to welcoming you back in sunnier climes! Many thanks for taking the time to leave feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Gareth5.0★Dec 2024

• "Excellent holiday cottage in a great location."

  Fully equipped and warm. Would definitely book again.

  We're very pleased that you enjoyed your break in such a cold week! Thank you very much for the positive feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Alan5.0★Nov 2024

• "Sundial cottage is just amazing."

  In such a peaceful location. Locals are friendly. Recommed The Miners Arms. The cottage has a lovely dog friendly garden. The cottage is just beautiful with everything you need. I could happily live here. Sitting with a log fire on at night is wonderful . Recommend Spencer Bros just down the road for logs and kindling. The bath is lovely and spacious. Downstairs shower and toilet very handy. Few pointers... the freezer is a small compartment at the top of the fridge. The step in the kitchen caught us out a few times. If you need the loo in the middle of the night remember the low frame. You get used to it after a couple of days. Cleaning was good. All equipment we needed in the kitchen. All in all a stunning cottage in a beautiful location. Bet it's amazing at christmas. Hope to be back one day.

  Many thanks for your very positive and helpful review, Andrew. We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much and would be very pleased to welcome you back! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2024

• "Lovely cottage in a great little village."

  Cottage is beautiful, 2 very large sitting rooms and a kitchen with everything you would need. Downstairs shower room was great. Upstairs though stairs were as described 2 great bedrooms, had a great nights sleep as so quiet. Lovely enclosed dog friendly garden. Over roading parking was great and 2 pubs in the village even better

  Thank you very much for your feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and village so much. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paula5.0★Sep 2024

• "Disappointment on arrival: an under-counter fridge with an icebox is NOT a fridge/freezer."

  There is room for a proper freezer next to the fridge, but this space is taken up with a strange trolley contraption. Being a very old cottage, one would expect to have to stoop through some doorways, but having to bend practically double to access the upstairs bathroom lost its charm after a number of bumped heads in the middle of the night. No mention of this in the property description. The cottage has been sympathetically refurbished and was very clean. We were able to sit in the garden a couple of times and this was very pleasant.

  We are sorry to hear of your disappointment with the fridge and have asked Sykes to amend the description accordingly. The bathroom door has not been mentioned before, but we have also asked Sykes to put a note in the property details for additional clarity. We hope you were otherwise able to enjoy your stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Bernard3.8★Sep 2024

• "Very quiet village, just 2 pubs no shop etc"

  Reviewed by Gail4.7★Aug 2024

• "Our family of three enjoyed a lovely week here."

  We were blessed with good weather. The cottage is a few minutes walk away from the two village pubs. Brassington is a picturesque, small and friendly village. The Sunday lunch at the nearby Old Gate Inn is highly recommended. There is no shop but we just got supplies on our days out (also had a Sainsbury’s delivery on arrival day). The cottage is well equipped with a beautiful garden. I enjoyed reading/relaxing on the top patio and we had some meals outside at the table on the middle patio. We visited Bakewell, Buxton, Matlock and Ashbourne - all within a 20/30 minute drive. The Chatsworth Estate Shop at Pilsley is also worth a visit. Wanted to visit Haddon Hall but sadly they don’t allow dogs, not even in the grounds. Most evenings we spent catching up on the Olympics. Took us a couple of days to get the hang of the TV - you have to hold down the on/power button on the remote for a few seconds otherwise you don’t get a picture, just sound. Communication with owner (via Sykes app) was excellent.

  We're delighted you could benefit from the garden in the beautiful weather, Jane. Many thanks for taking the time to write a review and to provide some tips for other guests. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jul 2024

• "This is the second year we have booked Sundial in Brassington , what can you say about this lovely property, the furnishing and equipment is first class a wonderfully comfortable and relaxing place to stay in a great village, located a short walk through the village to the 2 pubs I can strongly recommend the miners arms as a welcoming friendly place with reasonable priced food , the olde gate inn has been taken over by the same people who own the Knockerdown inn so expect a more expensive menu."

  . All in All a great week away and can recommend to anyone considering .

  We are delighted that you enjoyed your return visit so much, Keith - and thank you for your positive and informative feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★May 2024

• "The cottage was very clean and very welcoming."

  Lots of extra little touches like the torches and phone charging pads. Very nice decoration and great location Property owner emailed regarding small issue and very prompt response. Before travel days owner emailed lots of info on places to visit which was really useful Would definitely recommend

  Thank you for your super feedback, Helen - and we're delighted that you felt welcome and comfortable. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Apr 2024

• "The cottage is lovely with a very sweet garden area, parking is tight for two cars but manageable."

  The area is great and the local pub welcoming and as cosy as advertised! It was disappointing that we were charged £20 per dog especially as the dogs had to be confined downstairs, so £40 for our two dogs seemed very excessive. The basics could also have been better provided, we ran out of toilet roll and the wood provided wasn’t ep even enough to have a fire for one evening. Otherwise a lovely property in a great setting.

  Dear Julie, We're glad that you enjoyed the cottage and the setting. Thank you for the other feedback. I am afraid the dog charge is what we pass on from the cleaners, regardless of length of stay (3 nights in your case). You certainly should have been provided with adequate wood and toilet rolls, so I am very sorry and will contact you separately. If you had contacted us at the time, I would have been pleased to solve this for you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Julie4.4★Apr 2024

• "This was a lovely well equipped cottage which was warm and comfortable."

  We loved the garden too. The cottage is situated in the village with easy walking distance to two very good pubs. We will definitely look to return.

  Many thanks, Carolyn. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and would be very pleased to welcome you back. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Carolyn5.0★Apr 2024

• "Sundial cottage is a fantastic cosy place to stay in the village of Brassington."

  Sundial cottage is full of character, fireplaces ,beams and stone floors and a few low doorways. The owners have thought of everything, and the cottage is warm and very well equipped. This was our 2nd visit and will not be our last.

  Lovely that you've already booked again for next year, Jill! Many thanks for such positive feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Mar 2024

• "We had a great week staying in Sundial Cottage."

  It was such a cosy place and had everything we needed for a week away! Perfect for us.

  Super to hear that you had such a good holiday at Sundial. Thank you very much for taking the time to give feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sue5.0★Feb 2024

• "Sundial Cottage exceeded our expectations, most of the cottage has been renovated to a high standard, and the living rooms are still traditional."

  Everything looked brand new to us, the bathrooms were really of a high specification too.The garden would be perfect to sit in during the Summer for a morning coffee or afternoon glass of wine, no grassy area if you have a large dog. We managed to park two cars and one motorbike on the drive which was very convenient for us. The location was perfect, and the village is pretty with a couple of pubs which we tried out.

  Delighted that you enjoyed the cottage and surrounds - and thank you very much for your comments. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Yvonne5.0★Feb 2024

• "This property was absolutely wonderful, the very best place we have stayed in for a short break."

  It was extremely comfortable, a home from home experience. The owners have thought of everything to make a guest's stay here very enjoyable. We would like to book to stay again; great walks nearby and lots of other things to do but really, the cottage is the main draw - really wonderful, thank you.

  We're delighted that you found the cottage so comfortable and are grateful for your super feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Feb 2024

• "We had a lovely break at Sundial cottage, which is as described."

  We were warm and cosy in a quiet and peaceful area. The locals and the two pubs were very welcoming and friendly, and the location in Brassington is great. Minor issues were that we didn't have any kindling and just four logs on arrival, so not enough for a starter pack for a first fire. A few bumped heads from the low door frame in the bathroom, but we were warned! Lastly, the plumbing/central heating was very noisy, especially when in the double bedroom. But, a good time was had by all, and we really enjoyed our stay, thank you.

  We are really sorry that you did not receive the full fuel starter pack: we leave clear instructions for the housekeepers to provide enough logs, kindling and firelighters, so it is disappointing that they did not on this occasion. We are very pleased that you otherwise enjoyed your stay and thank you for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Diane4.7★Jan 2024

• "Beautiful cottage and local community very welcoming and helpful."

  Very glad that you so enjoyed your stay, and thank you for your very positive comments. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sara5.0★Dec 2023

• "Lovely well equipped warm and cosy cottage, located in the small village of Brassington in a great location for exploring the Peak District."

  So pleased you enjoyed your weekend, and thank you very much for the positive feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Nov 2023

• "Lovely cottage and garden."

  Lots of character, spacious and well equipped. Loved the lights in the garden at night. Warmer duvets on twin beds preferable now as going into winter. Excellent meals at both village pubs. Parwich village shop was handy as Brassington shop closed all week. Overall a great stay.

  Many thanks for your positive feedback. The duvets in the twin room are actually 10.5 tog, but we will replace them with a newer, fluffier variety! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philippa4.7★Oct 2023

• "We had a lovely week."

  Lovely cottage would definitely stay again and recommend to others.

  Very glad you enjoyed your stay! We would love to welcome you again and thank you for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Dean4.4★Sep 2023

• "Amazing cottage,with a beautiful garden, outstanding location in the village of Brassington the locals are so nice and friendly."

  The cottage has everything you need,comfortable beds and a well stocked kitchen.

  So glad that you enjoyed the cottage and village so much and grateful for your very positive feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Celia5.0★Aug 2023

• "Charming cottage, in a beautiful, peaceful location."

  The cottage had everything we needed for a comfortable stay. Excellent base to discover the Peak District. Parking at the property was a bonus. Spotlessly clean and very comfortable beds! Very helpful communication with property owners. Very dog friendly. Would highly recommend.

  We're delighted that you enjoyed your stay at Sundial - and thank you for taking the time to give feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Jul 2023

• "Fabulous cozy and comfortable well maintained cottage with quality appliances and a lovely garden that was perfect for us and our two dogs."

  We loved it, our dogs loved it and the very helpful communications from owner made this a perfect and relaxing stay in a very pretty village in a great location to explore the peaks.

  We're very glad that you enjoyed your stay and benefited from the garden in such a sunny week. Thank you vey much for your positive feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Jun 2023

• "This cottage has everything you need for a great holiday."

  We were blessed with good weather but this would be a cosy cottage even in the winter months. The area it is in is just stunning. For anyone who likes walking it is a walkers paradise.

  Lovely to hear that you enjoyed the cottage and walks as much as we do! Thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Sheila5.0★Jun 2023

• "This is a first class property in a beautiful location, a big thank you for making it available all 4 of us had such a great holiday we have already booked for next year."

  The village is in an ideal place for exploring with two great pubs supplying a good variety of meals and ales, would recommend this property highly

  We are delighted that you so enjoyed the cottage and its surrounds, and that you have already booked again. Thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Keith5.0★May 2023

• "Excellent cottage in an amazing village!"

  Very pleased that you enjoyed such a good stay. Many thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Adrian5.0★May 2023

• "Wonderful..everything that could be needed was provided"

  ..and the cottage was very clean and very warm and cosy. And a short distance from the Peak District wonders We have already booked for next year. As it was such a fantastic base for a weeks walking with our 2 dogs.

  Delighted that you had such a good stay and that you have already rebooked! We look forward to welcoming you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Apr 2023

• "Sundial Cottage was amazing, everything you needed was there."

  It is an ideal spot and the people are very friendly. The Miners Arms serves lovely food and made us feel welcome as did Ye Olde Gate Inn. Would highly recommend. Thank you

  We are delighted that you so enjoyed your stay and hope you managed to dodge April showers! Many thanks for the warm feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Apr 2023

• "Good information beforehand lovely property superb position"

  Many thanks for the positive feedback. Really pleased that you enjoyed your Easter stay. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Lunniss4.4★Apr 2023

• "Sundial Cotttage is an excellent base to explore all that the Peak District has to offer."

  The cottage is warm, comfortable, has everything you need and plenty big enough for 4 people & 2 dogs. The 2 local pubs are friendly, welcoming and serve great food. There are lovely walks straight from the door. Places to visit include Ashbourne, Bakewell, Carsington Waters, Matlock and Matlock Bath. All within a 30 minute drive.

  We're delighted that you enjoyed returning, this time for some walks in the snow! Many thanks for the positive feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by James5.0★Mar 2023

• "A really lovely, cosy cottage sympathetically modernised and equipped with everything you could need."

  The village of Brassington is idyllic with two good pubs within walking distance plus numerous public footpaths easily accessible. Highly recommend

  Very glad that you so enjoyed your stay in our cottage and in this beautiful village. Many thanks for your feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kim5.0★Feb 2023

• "This was our second stay at this cottage, and again we couldn't fault anything, the cottage had everything we needed and was lovely and clean."

  Beautiful location with plenty of walks. Would definitely recommend this cottage as a peaceful place to stay. We will definitely be booking for visit number 3 next year

  Delighted that your second stay was equally refreshing! Thank you for taking the time to give such super feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Kay5.0★Feb 2023

• "Beautifull old cottage with stunning period features."

  Very comfortable, cosy and warm in a great location.

  Glad that you found the cottage so cosy in the colder weather! Thank you for your positive feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Nicola5.0★Feb 2023

• "Thank you for a lovely 2 night break away."

  The accommodation was fantastic and very clean. Loads of great walks on your doorstep and we will definitely be looking to re visit at some stage.

  Great to hear that your family enjoyed such a super short break and many thanks for the feedback. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Philip5.0★Jan 2023

• "We absolutely loved our stay at Sundial cottage!"

  What a beautiful cottage and it's even better in person. So cosy with two woodburning stoves and the owners even left a basket of logs with kindling and newspaper firelighters. Best of all there was a pint of milk to greet us in the fridge. We loved the attention to detail and cleanliness. The beds were comfy and the layout was perfect for us. Located in such a pretty village and the locals were very friendly. We enjoyed a lovely meal and drinks in the village pub. The Tissington trail and High Peak trail were so accessible. We would love to stay again and highly recommend this special little cottage.

  Thank you for such positive and enthusiastic feedback. We are really glad you enjoyed a cosy and restful stay, benefiting from beautiful walks even in the depth of winter! Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen5.0★Jan 2023

• "This was our second stay at Sundial Cottage and it was just as enjoyable as the first."

  The cottage was extremely clean and comfortable and the Christmas touches made it very welcoming indeed. Thank you for another great holiday, we really do love it here and can't wait to return.

  We're delighted that you enjoyed returning in the festive season and thank you for your positive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Victoria5.0★Dec 2022

• "Sundial Cottage is one of the best we have stayed in, very well-equipped, warm and comfortable, and spotlessly clean."

  The village was very quiet and peaceful, just what we needed. Would definitely like to return.

  We're very pleased that you so enjoyed your stay and the beautiful surrounds. We thank you too for your positive feedback and hope to welcome you again. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Dec 2022

• "Beautiful cottage, fell in love with it, there has been no expense spared to get the cottage in to the condition it's in."

  Will definitely stay here again.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Nov 2022

• "The cottage is set in a beautiful location and was just as described."

  We visited in November when it was a little more colder but we arrived to a very warm welcome with the house being toasty warm and exceptionally clean. The cottage was fully equipped and the owners seem to have put a lot of thought into the comfort of their guests. I have stayed in many holiday properties within the UK and I have to say that this is one of the best I have stayed in. I will definitely be booking again.

  Reviewed by Kerry5.0★Nov 2022

• "Wonderful cottage, excellent facilities."

  Thank you for being dog friendly.

  Reviewed by Maria5.0★Nov 2022

• "We had a very relaxing break at this lovely cosy cottage."

  The garden is very pretty and fully enclosed so perfect for our dogs. It’s in a very quiet and peaceful location in the village but easy walking distance to both pubs and off road parking was a bonus. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Nov 2022

• "Great cottage,lovely decor spotlessly clean,we really enjoyed our stay,the garden was so pretty,would definitely recommend sundial cottage."

  Reviewed by Stephanie5.0★Sep 2022

• "Fabulous cottage."

  Set in a lovely village, this cottage is just what we needed For our weeks stay. Very well equipped and and so clean and comfortable. There is also a lovely garden. Would definitely recommend this lovely cottage for a relaxing stay!

  Reviewed by Jackie5.0★Sep 2022

• "Beautiful cottage with absolutely everything you could need for a home from home holiday."

  Lovely quiet location and very friendly village with excellent pubs. We were blessed with a whole week of sunshine so it really felt very special, so much so my husband and I have made Brassington our retirement goal, although not for a good 20 years

  Reviewed by Zillah5.0★Aug 2022

• "Lovely well equipped cottage."

  Garden was very beautiful, English cottage garden at its best and with the most beautiful rose bush! We had all we needed. Highly recommend the miners Arms, a very friendly pub with great food, and very reasonable. Super dog friendly. Carsington water very close by and great for walks.

  Reviewed by Anne5.0★Jun 2022

• "The cottage is well equipped and ideally located for visiting places of interest."

  It is also spotlessly clean. The downsides are: that there is no mobile phone signal (although there is a landline for emergency calls), and the stairs and garden are very steep. These points should be mentioned in the listing.

  Dear Guest, Thank you for your feedback. The landline is indeed for outgoing emergency calls, and we also provided you beforehand with the number for incoming calls. Most people are happy to use their mobiles over the Wifi or WhatsApp, as the signal is variable in the village. We shall henceforth mention this in the listing, as well as: "Potential guests with mobility difficulties should note that the staircase has two steeper steps." The listing already mentions that the garden is terraced and this can be clearly seen from the pictures, with a few steps in between. Thank you. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen3.8★May 2022

• "A spacious, comfortable and well fitted out cottage, with lots of extra touches."

  This all added to giving us a most enjoyable holiday.

  Reviewed by Douglas4.7★Apr 2022

• "The property is very good - ideal for a stay in the Derbyshire Dales or White PeakDistrict."

  The owner is very friendly as are the immediate neighbours. Accommodation is warm friendly and very clean I would recommend it to anyone wanting a break in Derbyshire

  Reviewed by Cliff5.0★Apr 2022

• "A beautiful cottage with everything we needed."

  Excellent walking area and a wonderful village. Can't say enough about our stay. Cottage was really clean and comfortable and we can't wait to go back.we will definitely be booking again for next year. 10/10 for everything. Thank you from Kay and Tony

  Reviewed by Kay5.0★Feb 2022

• "Lovely cottage."

  We had a great weekend.

  Reviewed by Ron5.0★Jan 2022

• "We had the most enjoyable couple of days staying at this beautiful cottage."

  Everything was just perfect, fully equipped for everything. So cosy and beautiful settings. Our dogs who just loved the space and coziness laying next to the fire and a teenager who make good use of the games cupboard, we had many laughs. Such a beautiful place. Thank you very much for such a enjoyable stay.

  Reviewed by Sophie5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely home from home where we spent Christmas as it was 40 Minutes drive to collect our 87 year old mother to have christmas lunch with us; fully equipped kitchen made the full christmas lunch possible to make, the down stairs bathroom was perfect for her to reach and for those muddy "fell runners" we had in the house."

  The enclosed garden was great for our furry friends to be secure

  Reviewed by Elaine5.0★Dec 2021

• "Lovely cottage with extra level of comfort and facilities."

  Kitchen particularly well equipped. Beds very comfortable. Peaceful location. Highly recommended.

  Reviewed by Lisa5.0★Nov 2021

• "Our second stay at Sundial and it did not disappoint: a wonderful property in a wonderful village, with a wonderful pub (Olde Gate Inne)."

  Great walks from the door in a peaceful location. Dog proof garden - even for small ones!

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Nov 2021

• "A really unique, character cottage which has been sensitivity modernised to provide a very comfortable and memorable stay."

  Reviewed by Andrew5.0★Oct 2021

• "Sundial Cottage was beautiful, very well furnished and very comfortable, The kitchen was well equipped and the garden was lovely."

  Lovely welcome pack when we arrived of tea's coffee ect. We loved the area with nice walks and beautiful scenery.

  Reviewed by Andrea5.0★Sep 2021

• "The pictures don't do this beautiful cottage justice."

  The decor is so tasteful and the owners have thought of everything. Very quiet village. Safe garden for dog. Parking very tight

  Reviewed by Julia5.0★Sep 2021

• "This is a beautiful and peaceful location, with great village pubs for a meal out a walk from the door."

  The owners really have thought of everything - they rent out their own holiday bolt hole and it really shows: the cottage has been furnished and refurbished to a very high standard. We loved having two sitting rooms - a couple of people could watch the TV in one room whilst others read. played a board game or simply relaxed in the other (there are TVs in both rooms if people want to watch different things too!) The garden is beautiful and completely dog secure. The cottage is right on the edge of the Southern Peak District but most key sites like Castleton, Eyam and Chatsworth were about half an hour's drive. Even more northern points like Lyme Park were within an hour's drive. The cottage is very nearby Carsington Water with water sports and bike hire available... and of course the whole of the Peak District is wonderful walking country. The next door neighbours are very friendly and supportive too - a lot of people comment on this in the Visitors' book. The owners, although not local, were also very helpful and friendly. The cleaners do an amazing job - the cottage was so clean on our arrival. We do like booking via an industry approved company like Sykes as we do feel secure about booking and cancellation issues - especially in the uncertain times of the last two years.

  Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jul 2021

• "Sundial Cottage is set in the peaceful village of Brassington."

  It is full of character and charm and the owners have thought of everything for your comfort. The furnishings and fittings are of the highest quality and taste. Everything has been thought of to make your holiday relaxing and stress-free. We spent a lot of time in the garden, eating meals there or just reading, and all that can be heard are the bees, birds and occasional buzzard above the moor. There are pretty walks from the doorstep or within a short driving distance. Highly recommended!

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Jun 2021

• "We have just come back from 1 weeks stay at this beautiful cottage."

  It was so much more than we expected. Brassington is a small but wonderful. It had two very good pubs and close to all amenities. The garden was wonderful. Would recomend this place to anyone who is looking for a chilled break ..

  Reviewed by Karin5.0★Jun 2021

• "Wonderful Cottage and facilities very good."

  As a tall couple the downstairs was a little challenging due to ceiling height. My elderly mother found the stairs uneven and steep and the step in the kitchen should be ‘highlighted’. Would have welcomed a bigger sofa in one of the reception rooms. Saying all that beautiful tasteful cottage, would return! Great beds and pretty enclosed garden. Position fabulous for Chatsworth and the National Park, 2 lovely pubs nearby. Such a shame no local shop in the village.

  Reviewed by William4.4★May 2021

• "We had booked this cottage 12 months ago, originally for our honeymoon, but although the wedding was postponed (for the 2nd time!"

  ) we were lucky enough to be able to take our stay after slightly altering the dates, with no issues. The cottage more than met our expectations in every way. It had the charm that you would wish from such a place, but was modernised in all the right places to provide a very comfortable stay. All rooms were very well equipped with anything you might need during your stay, and cleanliness was perfect - not even a cobweb in the corner! All rooms were very tastefully decorated and furnished which made us feel at home straight away. The cottage is well situated in Brassington village (itself a most charming and interesting place with excellent walks from the doorstep), and has a very well maintained mature and colourful garden, ideal for a well deserved GnT after your long walk! We would thoroughly recommend Sundial Cottage and would definitely return.

  Reviewed by Craig5.0★Apr 2021

• "Lovely cottage, fully equipped, cosy, superb contained garden."

  Perfect

  Reviewed by Stuart5.0★Mar 2020

• "Sundial Cottage was extremely comfortable."

  It was warm, bed linen and towels were of a very good quality. Decor was very tasteful. All rooms were nicely furnished and comfortable. Nice little touches like milk in the fridge and tea bags and coffee, even biscuits. We were very impressed and will visit again. Garden was lovely, unfortunately weather wasn’t too good so didn’t get to use the garden but our cockerpoo liked it. Brassington is a lovely village, lots of walks and 2 very nice pubs. Can highly recommend Sundial Cottage.

  Reviewed by Roger5.0★Mar 2020

• "Beautiful cottage."

  It was lovely cosy and warm when we arrived and felt so welcoming. It is really well equipped and finished to a high standard. All the information given and instructions etc were really useful and appreciated. Other nice touches are the welcome pack and the incidentals such as salt and pepper, handwash etc., small things that are thoughtful and make a big difference. The garden has nice seating areas and is dog friendly; hope to visit again in the summer to make the most of it. The cottage is well placed for countryside walks, the village and importantly, the two dog friendly pubs. It’s a really friendly village with a welcoming atmosphere.

  Reviewed by Anita5.0★Feb 2020

• "Unfortunately we found the cottage quite disappointing."

  Although it was decorated to a high standard. The house was absolutely freezing. The heating went off during the night and there was no way we could change it. The duvets were summer so very very thin. The pillows were rock hard. In my daughters bed there was black dog hairs. We booked the cottage as it was 4 stars so we were expecting a little more luxury.

  We were very concerned to read your feedback, as we have taken great care over the cottage. Whilst the temperature on the thermostat is deliberately lowered for night-time comfort, it easy to override, as described in the instructions in the cottage and sent to you beforehand. The bedding is high-quality, and the duvets are recommended for winter-use; there are also blankets in both bedrooms. We are sorry that you found the pillows excessively hard and that there were any dog hairs upstairs. The cottage was fully cleaned on the day of your arrival and guests are asked to keep pets downstairs. Again, we are sorry that you were disappointed Property Owner

  Reviewed by Karen1.9★Feb 2020

• "A stunning cottage in a very beautiful, friendly village."

  After 2 days we felt like locals. The cottage is well maintained and we can't wait to return next year. The neighbours are helpful and friendly. The garden was very secure for our 2 dogs, they loved it as much as we did.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Feb 2020

• "Well equipped, warm, clean, comfortable cottage in a quiet, pretty location."

  Walks from the door, helpful and very friendly locals. Cottage garden is lovely and was even secure for my chihuahuas! Parking the car was fine with a bit of manoeuvring, can't wait to return!

  Reviewed by Jill5.0★Jan 2020

• "We were delighted with Sundial Cottage and thoroughly enjoyed our week's stay, in spite of very wet weather, which was not unexpected in January."

  Once we became familiar with the rather awkward parking technique into the driveway, we had no problems at all during the week, and were very warm and comfortable throughout the week. The cottage is well equipped, with plenty of instructions as to how to use everything in the cottage. We would definitely recommend the cottage to our friends and family and hope to return ourselves in the future as we are particularly fond of Derbyshire. Thank you John and Shirley for your very helpful guide which you Emailed to us prior to our stay. Peter and Diana

  Reviewed by Diana5.0★Jan 2020

• "Cottage was stunning and location great for visiting dove Dale and Tissington trail."

  Good for dogs and local pubs very friendly.enjoyed our Christmas break and would recommend to family and friends.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Dec 2019

• "We have stayed in a number of cottages, both as a couple before kids, with one and then two kids and now with the addition of our dog- Sundial is Hand on heart our favourite."

  Amazing property with all you could wish for, beautiful location, great village, walls, pubs... I want to move to Brassington!!

  Reviewed by Bianca5.0★Nov 2019

• "Nothing to add really-everything ideal"

  Reviewed by Mac5.0★Nov 2019

• "We have stayed in many cottages over the years but Sundial was undoubtedly the best."

  Tastefully designed and furnished, it was perfectly situated within a delightful village.

  Reviewed by Richard5.0★Oct 2019

• "Lovely cottage in a great location, very well appointed."

  Reviewed by Paul5.0★Sep 2019

• "Derbyshire is a truly unspoilt area where the people are very friendly, the roads almost empty and the weather on this occasion perfect."

  It is a beautiful area with plenty to do and see. I have used Sykes twice now and the company have provided perfect cottages. They are extremely efficient regarding the booking and would certainly used them again. In the cottage description I feel there should have been a reference to an extremely steep step at the beginning of the stairs which is immediately behind the door. Apart from this the cottage was described perfectly.

  Reviewed by Helen4.7★Sep 2019

• "Lovely well presented cottage with fully enclosed garden, Good location idea ..."

  Lovely well presented cottage with fully enclosed garden, Good location idea for seeing local nearby places the only thing it could do with is a local shop

  Reviewed by Jo5.0★Aug 2019

• "Beautiful cottage, stunning location."

  The cottage was absolutely gorgeous , it was stocked with everything you’d possibly need. The road leading up was very narrow, but it was incredibly peaceful. The pub in the village no longer sells the basics, so you need to drive to get any supplies you need, but we loved it.

  Reviewed by Kate5.0★Jul 2019

• "The cottage was lovely."

  The weather was fantastic. 2nd week was in the 30”s!!! So could have done with a fan in the bedroom. The views were amazing. Neighbours were abit noisy early in the mornings and kept parking their car so it was hard to get out and park up. But the cottage was a delight and would recommend it to anyone.

  Reviewed by Sharon4.4★Jul 2019

• "The cottage was lovely and even better than the photos on the website ."

  Carsington water was quite close and is a great pleasure for walking,cycling or relaxing.

  Reviewed by Jane5.0★Jun 2019

• "Lovely, comfortable and well equipped cottage."

  parking a little tight but by the end of the week we were experts. would definitely return here

  Reviewed by Geraldine5.0★Jun 2019

• "Can’t fault this lovely cottage."

  Second visit. Owners have thought of everything and more. Parking can be an issue if you have a large car as space to manoeuvre is tight and more so if next door neighbour parks at edge of driveway. Couldn’t get on driveway when we arrived and also on two other occasions. Friendly enough and did stop parking there after we mentioned it to him. Brilliant location and ye olde gate inn is great for pie night.

  Reviewed by Sharon4.7★Jun 2019

• "The only hitch we had was that Sykes had given us the wrong code for the key safe."

  We had to travel a mile down the road to get a phone signal and then be given an alternative code. By the time we got back to the Cottage it was raining so we had to unload in the rain.

  Thank you for your feedback. I'm sorry to hear that you had difficulties regarding the key code. Key collection information is sent 6 weeks in advance, or at the time of full payment if booked less than 6 weeks in advance. With it being sent so far in advance we do send a key collection reminder 7 days prior to arrival also, this email will advise if any codes have been changed by the owners for your reference. I can confirm that this was sent to you, apologies if it caused confusion. Property Owner

  Reviewed by Jeremy5.0★May 2019

• "Lovely cottage in a beautiful village perfectly placed for exploring the area."

  The cottage had everything you could possibly need and more. We enjoyed relaxing in the lovely terraced garden when the sun came out.

  Reviewed by Tracy5.0★Apr 2019

• "Carsington Waters is a 10minute drive away lots of walks,cafe,shops and facilities."

  There are 2 dog friendly pubs in village the Gate Inn is a must for Sunday lunch but you must book. There are no shops in the village but Wirksworth is only 4 miles away.

  Reviewed by Susan5.0★Mar 2019

• "Beautiful scenery and pretty surrounds."

  .. perfect Gastro pub/restaurant up the road.....garden may be a little steep for guests with mobility issues

  Reviewed by Julie5.0★Mar 2019

• "Really lovely cottage, very cosy and well equipped."

  Reviewed by Patricia5.0★Feb 2019

• "The village so quiet and the people were so nice both pubs were excellent."

  And as for the cottage you just couldn't get any better

  Reviewed by Lee5.0★Feb 2019

• "Beautiful, well kept cottage."

  Reviewed by Helen5.0★Jan 2019

• "Lovely clean cosy cottage great location gate inn pub in the village does lovely food nice walks in the area too."

  recommend it to anyone.

  Reviewed by Gary5.0★Jan 2019

• "We couldn't have asked for a more comfortable and well equipped cottage."

  Although the weather was cold and we had some snow, it was so cosy to sit in front of a log fire with a choice of 2 beautifully furnished sitting rooms. The village was pretty, the neighbours helpful and friendly and the local pub served delicious food in their lounge in front of another cosy log fire. A restful week was had by the two of us plus dog, and the whole break at Sundial was wonderful. Thank to the owners who have shared their lovely holiday cottage with us. We will be back

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Jan 2019

• "Cottage is immaculately presented, clean, comfy and well equipped."

  Up stairs and downstairs bathroom, good kitchen facilities and 2 lovely woodburners. Local pub is a 5 minute walk and has a good atmosphere. We will be back!

  Reviewed by Lucy5.0★Jan 2019

• "For those over 6foot it is very low in places , good walks from the cottage, very nice garden to relax in"

  Reviewed by Ronald5.0★Dec 2018

• "Sundial Cottage is a lovely cosy cottage and the owners have gone the extra mile in providing everything you need for a relaxing break."

  The well stocked games cupboard, reading materials and maps are lovely touches.

  Reviewed by Marta5.0★Nov 2018

• "A very comfortable cottage well equipped and in a great location."

  We will be telling friends and family about this cottage, very impressed!

  Reviewed by David5.0★Sep 2018

• "Beautiful cottage with lovely terraced garden."

  Extremely well equipped, very cosy and comfortable. Made a perfect location for our holiday. Village is very peaceful with lovely surrounding countryside, and two charming pubs that are both dog freindly.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2018

• "Sundial Cottage was a joy to stay in."

  It's very well appointed, the very recent refurbishment is of a very high standard. There was a welcome pack when we arrived which was very appreciated. All the comforts of home but in a quiet, romantic 16th century house, what's not to like? The neighbours are very friendly, there are two great pubs only a couple of minutes' walk away and Brassington is a perfect starting point to explore the Peak District. The service provided by the owners was very personal and made us feel very much welcome. Although we didn't have great weather, we sat in the cosy garden whenever the sun came out. Our Cocker Spaniel was also very happy with the space outside. All in all a perfect holiday. Would recommend 10/10.

  Reviewed by Gerry5.0★Aug 2018

• "Superb old cottage in the middle of very lovely village , private garden and very quite , very nice , great walks nearby , the information pack with local things was brilliant, we did most of them !"

  Reviewed by Christopher5.0★Jul 2018

• "Very comfortable, clean and well equipped cottage in a lovely friendly village."

  Excellent communication from the owners about the cottage, how to get there and surrounding areas with information on local walks and attractions. We thoroughly enjoyed our holiday and would love to return soon to this home from home!

  Reviewed by Lesley5.0★Jul 2018

• "We had a fantastic time at this cottage we were lucky with the weather and we even had 3 days of snow the cottage was pet friendly our spaniel loved it especially the log fire."

  It was also lovely the neighbours of the property also made us feel welcome with friendly chats and gave us lots of tips on restaurants and places to visit. The cottage was very convenient for Matlock a town which we loved to wander around. The cottage was quite hard to find glad we had to find it in daylight hours but definitely worth the driving around the very narrow streets. We tried both local pubs both very friendly and we were made to feel welcome I would recommend Thursday's for ''Homemade Pie Day'' it was delicious.

  Reviewed by Martin5.0★Feb 2018

• "Beautiful cottage, immaculately maintained, very cosy and welcoming, well decorated and furnished."

  All home comforts. Welcome pack much appreciated. Lovely village location, friendly people and fabulous country pub within 5 minute walk which serves delicious food and has a great atmosphere. We felt very much at home here. The cottage is near enough to beautiful walks and popular tourist places but also far enough away to be peaceful and relaxed. Beautiful garden. A lot of thought and effort has been put into making this cottage a wonderful holiday home. We are definitely going back again and plan some short weekend breaks. The added bonus is that the cottage, the local pubs and shops in the surrounding areas are all dog friendly so our four legged friend was able to enjoy the holiday with us. Fabulous place. Would highly recommend.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Jan 2018

• "Fabulous well equipped cottage with two cosy wood burners in a lovely Derbyshire village."

  Dog friendly pub and lots of countryside to explore nearby.

  Reviewed by Sally4.8★Dec 2017

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