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Cosy contemporary cottage in village with own courtyard & original features.

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Super comfortable luxury bedding
Room
Christmas 2024
Light & cosy living area complete with sofa bed.
Lovely spacious master bedroom

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Heated pool
  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Tideswell, ENG
  • Place, Peak District National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Tideswell School of Food
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪57 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 bathroom

BATHROOM

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cosy contemporary cottage in village with own courtyard & original features.

Our cottage comfortably sleeps 4 people.

You can start many beautiful walks in the Peak District National Park literally from our doorstep via Sunny Bank Lane & onto the Limestone Way. Or alternatively you are close to one of the most beautiful places in the Peak District - the Monsal Trail which is a traffic free 8.5 mile wheelchair friendly former old railway line a favourite for cyclists too.
The Horse & Jockey pub is approximately 150 steps away from our back door. The bus stop is very close to us going into Buxton/Bakewell/Castleton/ Sheffield. Cherry Tree Cafe is literally a stones throw away from us and in the village we have a CO-OP, local bakery & Post Office. We have four tea rooms all serving great food & a posh restaurant for that special occasion. Not forgetting two fish & chip shops our favourite being Mr Elliotts & all 4 pubs are within walking distance.

CLEAN, COMFORTABLE, CHARMING YET CONTEMPORARY. Log burner & central heating. Stone tiled floors on ground floor. Desk/writing area.

COURTYARD is secure & south facing with dining table, bench & traditional deck chairs.

KITCHEN fully equipped with table & chairs, integral appliances electric oven & ceramic hob. Microwave, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge with freezer compartment and a JURA bean to cup coffee machine. Slow cooker. Dyson Stick. Electric hand mixer. Iron & board. USB sockets.

BEDROOM 1 - is spacious with exposed beams, Kingsize bed with dual aspect windows.
Original feature fireplace - decorative only
Luxury bedlinen supima 600TC cotton sateen
USB Sockets
Hanging rail & large bedside drawers & ottoman
Soft chair
Hairdryer

BEDROOM 2 has 2 full size single beds
USB sockets
White Company premium hollow fibre non allergenic duvets with mite proof cover & 233 TC cotton casing
Hanging rails, luggage rack & blanket box
Bedside shelf.
Luxury bed linen

ALSO AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST
Travel Cot complete with bassinete for baby up to 4mths
Baby Shnuggle Bath for shower
IKEA high chair
Iron & Ironing board

SHOWER ROOM
VADO walk in waterfall shower
Porcelanosa tiling throughout
Non slip floor
Steam free illuminated mirror
Heated towel rail
Designer WC & wash basin with storage

LINENS - Duvet covers/fitted sheets & pillowslips.
Faux fur throws on single beds & decorative cushion.
Velvet throw on king size bed & decorative cushion.
1 Bath & 1 hand towel per person.
1 luxury white velour dressing gown per person
Kitchen towel, tea towels, apron, tablecloth & oven glove

DOG - small/medium dog only please confirm breed of dog when booking. No dogs under 6 months of age. NB dogs are NOT under any circumstance allowed to sleep on the beds. A stairgate is fitted to help facilitate this request & restrict access to downstairs only. Outdoor hot & cold dog/boot shower facility which should help to keep your dog clean & fresh after their walk.

CYCLE store secure & dry cover with 2 bike stands.

Free street parking outside on Queen Street & on adjoining Cherry Tree Square.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 9:30 AM

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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Travel cot/high chair/baby shower/bath on request

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Events

No events allowed

No additional guests other than shown on booking.

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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit one pet total)

Small dogs preferred no puppies. No dogs on beds.

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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No Smoking in house or courtyard.

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:

Load and start the dishwasher

Strip any used beds and gather used towels

Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish

Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys

Make sure log burner is not still burning.

Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.

NO SMOKING OR DRUG TAKING ALLOWED IN THE PROPERTY NO PARTIES

DOGS NOT TO BE LEFT UNATTENDED AT ANY TIME. DOGS NOT ALLOWED ON ANY BEDS. DOG WASTE DISPOSED OF IN BIN ACROSS THE ROAD NOT LEFT IN YARD

NO ADDITIONAL OVERNIGHT GUESTS WITHOUT PRIOR AGREEMENT

Important information

You need to know

Property # 6973343
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: No additional guests other than shown on booking.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Buxton

Located in Buxton, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Chatsworth House and Eyam Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Peak Volumes and Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings. Travelling with kids? Consider Virgin Balloon Flights and Chapel Leisure Centre. Discover the area's water adventures with parasailing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking/biking trails and horse riding.
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Tideswell, ENG

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Peak Volumes - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Cathedral of the Peak - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Tideswell School of Food - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve - 4 min drive - 3.0 km

Getting around

  • Hope Station - 17 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 48 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Quackers Café - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Star Inn - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Packhorse Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Horse And Jockey - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Crispin - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does Cosy contemporary cottage in village with own courtyard & original features. have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is Cosy contemporary cottage in village with own courtyard & original features. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Cosy contemporary cottage in village with own courtyard & original features.?

There is free parking nearby.

What time is check-in at Cosy contemporary cottage in village with own courtyard & original features.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy contemporary cottage in village with own courtyard & original features.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Cosy contemporary cottage in village with own courtyard & original features. located?

This family-friendly Buxton cottage is located in the mountains, within a 5-minute walk of Peak Volumes and Cathedral of the Peak. Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve and Tideswell School of Food are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful. We stay in lots of properties all over the world and I have to say that the attention to detail and welcoming touches of TOTS has surpassed all of them. Beautifully appointed, and in an idyllic location, this is one of the rare gems. The hosts are unwaveringly helpful and responsive, the cottage is relaxed and comfortable and it's impossible not to relax and settle back into your Peak District stay. We will return time and again, I am sure of it. Thank you for looking after us Julie, it has been an absolute joy to spend time in Tideswell.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 16 Apr, 2026
Thank you Andrew for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review. It is so gratifying to know that you enjoyed your stay so much & that you noticed the little things we try to provide to make guests feel welcome & leave with some special memories of our humble cottage & the pretty village we love. All the best to you & yours. Kindest regards Julie & Nigel
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10/10 Excellent

James G.

Beautiful cottage in a great location.

The cottage is centrally-located in Tideswell which has a good selection of shops and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The cottage is well-decorated and very comfortable for a family of four.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for taking the trouble to put 'pen to paper' it is lovely of you to do this for us. We have as you possibly know only been open since April 2017 so we are thrilled to get another 5 star review it is nice know it suited your family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles S.

A wonderful post-Christmas stay!

We arrived at The Old Toffee Shop on Boxing Day - a beautifully appointed and really practical base for a few days exploring the Monsal Trail and Chee Valley with our two boys. The cottage was warm, comfortable and a pleasure to call home, even just for three nights!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
It is so re-assuring to have another positive review to add to our little band of happy customers & we really appreciate you taking the time to do this for us. Our aim at TOTS was to create something clean/smart & simple but not forgetting the things that make a place feel like a home - sounds like we succeeded for this lovely family. Delighted.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

joy u.

very tastefully presented with everything we needed and what we were expecting.

The location in he village was good, as was parking for three cars. Enough room for 6 people to stay. All impressed with the cottage, we were warm and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
I am so happy that all 6 of you were comfortable for the recent weekend you spent at TOTS & it’s good to know that you liked our central location to all the village amenities. We are so lucky to have free parking on all streets in our village including the two streets our cottage sits between. THANKYOU for submitting your review & we appreciate your kind comments about ‘presentation’ & I was pleased to read you had found everything you needed for your stay - it means a lot that we had another happy customer. Kindest regards Julie Halliwell
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew R.

The Old Toffee Shop is a delight.

Beautifully renovated, furnished to a very high standard. Super comfortable & cosy. Julie & Nigel were extremely helpful and provided lots of lovey little extras & treats that made us feel very welcome.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
So glad that this guests 2 weeks stop at our cottage went so successfully for them & that they appreciated the efforts we & my little band of local helpers go to make all guests feel special. Thank you Andrew for submitting such lovely review & I might with your permission try & copy & paste it on to our Facebook page. Please note should you decide to stop with us again returning guest automatically receive a small discount as a gesture of goodwill. Kindest regards Julie & Nigel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shannon G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for a family weekend

The cottage is simply stunning with plenty of thoughtful touches throughout. It is comfortable, cosy and very well appointed. Communication with the home owner was excellent, and they were very kind and informative. Everyone loved it, and we would definitely love to stay again. Thank you for our lovely stay!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug, 2022
Ahh Shannon thanks for such a lovely review I am delighted you enjoyed your stay & we hope to host you again one day maybe.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Molly C.

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Family weekend break

Beautiful house has everything you could want and more. In a great location brilliant local amenities. Julie the host was very helpful. Would deffo recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Jul, 2022
So pleased that you found all you needed at the cottage that is our aim. The village does have lots of cafes & restaurants with the odd takeaway. We are truly in the heart of the Peak District National Park which is what attracted us to the area. It is heartwarming to know that you will recommend us. Thank you for taking the time to review us so promptly after your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim T.

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Fresh, clean and charming!

Our stay at TOTS was perfect. Everything is fresh, clean and charming! Julie has thought of everything you might need, I’ve never stayed at a better equipped rental! We had our 4 month old grandson with us and there was everything we could need for him too. There were breakfast goodies and amazing coffee. The location is great for walking and exploring. Great restaurants within walking distance. Tideswell is just lovely!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jeanne j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Stay in Peak District

TOTS (The Old Toffee Shop) cottage is the perfect getaway. The owner Julie has thought of everything to make a warm welcome and cozy stay. It’s adorable inside with all modern aspects in every room. The village is so lovely….and full of very kind folks…and sheep, and cows. You’ll be so pleased you came! We were. And the biggest bonus of all was the driver (Darren, recommended by the owner) who picked us up at the airport and took us to all the best places around the area all the best places. I couldn’t have asked for a more divine vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Nov, 2024
Delighted that you enjoyed your stay so much in our cottage. I agree that Darren is simply a great guy & an asset to the village with his helpful friendly manner & total reliability. All the very best & thanks so much for choosing TOTS for your visit to the Peak District.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Edwin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Everything was absolutely fine. There's even a shower room for the dog! Now and then, the traffic on the main road was noisy, which kept the dog awake on the terrace. But inside, we all couldn't hear the noise and were very relaxed.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Katherine G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend Break

TOTS is a very comfortable house right in the centre of Tideswell on the main street. Quite small but with everything you might need and lots of helpful information and thoughtful touches such as a demisting mirror in the shower room and a well equipped shower room in the small courtyard to clean dogs before entering the house. There are plenty of places to eat and drink in Tideswell, together with a co-op, butcher, baker and an excellent second hand bookstore in a church. We would certainly be happy to return.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Connie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Breathtaking!

Aside from the lovely village and perfect location, I have to say that as a seasoned traveller, both home and abroad, I have never found such a well presented, clean, stylish property. Neither have I seen such attention to detail and provision of equipment and thoughtful treats. If I was less thoughtful I would shout to everyone that they must stay here!!! But then I might not be able to get in 🤭
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 8 May, 2023
Bless your heart Connie for your kind review of our much cherished cottage. So glad you appreciated our efforts to please & what is there not to love about the pretty village & stunning area surrounding our place in the beautiful ‘Breathtaking’ Peak District National Park.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

A super family holiday, away from chores and routine, in fabulous accommodation!

We had a fantastic time in Tideswell, staying at Julie and Nigel's wonderful cottage. Our 11 year old son - a huge fan of home renovation programmes and a discerning critic of all things interior (!) - thought that the house was superb in every way: the glossy kitchen, the calming colours and the soft throws and fabrics. We all agreed with him - it felt like we were staying in a luxurious hotel suite but with the independence of self-catering. The village itself has everything that you need to make your stay easy and comfortable: a couple of good pubs, cafes for breakfast or lunch and a handy shop. The area around Tideswell offers lots of things to do and we were busy every day, despite the variable weather. There are many beautiful walks in close proximity, whether you want to wander by the river - our favourite type of walk - or climb into the hills around; cycling the Monsal Trail was also something that we really enjoyed. Thank you, Julie and Nigel, for a fabulous break!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
THANKYOU for such a glowing & heartfelt review it still brings a little lump in my throat knowing that people do appreciate the hard work that went into our little cottage & that other families love it almost as much as we do ourselves. Once again many thanks for taking the time to submit a review it was very kind of you & I am glad your 11 year old gave TOTS the thumbs up!!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rundherum perfekt! Großzügiges Cottage, heimelige Atmosphäre, wunderschöne Einrichtung, super Ausstattung, sehr sauber. Kommunikation mit dem Vermieter hervorragend. Sehr günstig gelegen für Ausflüge und Wanderungen, mehrere Pubs/Restaurants und kleiner Supermarkt im Ort - es fehlt an nichts!!! Uneingeschränkt zu empfehlen!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept, 2025
WOW - what a wonderful review our first in German!! You left our cottage in immaculate condition thank you. It means everything to us knowing our guests are happy thank you so much again. Kindest regards Julie & Nigel your hosts 😊🍀😊
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very lucky with the weather

A very well presented and equipped cottage in a good location, will re visit.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Aug, 2021
Thank you for your review which is appreciated alongside your other comments sent to me privately which were really helpful. So happy you felt the cottage was 'well equipped' and we agree the location is pretty good being so central to many nearby beauty spots/walks & other villages. We look forward to welcoming you back one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Tideswell TOTS

Excellent Location, within walking distance of 2 bakeries, numerous eateries, the Co-op and a delightful second-hand bookshop. Beautifully clean and all the furnishings were of the highest quality, there was absolutely everything you need. TOTS even has a small but perfectly formed courtyard for you to watch the world go by as you drink your morning coffee. Would revisit in a flash!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little Gem

Could not have asked for a nicer property will absolutely be staying there again. Location close to Monsal Trail, Buxton, Bakewell a perfect shortbreak. Really a home from home thank you Julie Nigel Lily and the team.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 May, 2021
What a great description of our beloved cottage ‘a little gem’ so happy that you enjoyed staying at TOTS. The location is pretty central & the options for walks short or long, easy or hard are seemingly endless. Our housekeeper awarded you 10 out of 10 this morning for leaving the place so clean & tidy so THANKYOU & well done to you too. We’d love to have you back anytime. 👍👍👍
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jbrenton@breburltd.co.uk

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New year at the old toffee shop

Really relaxing holiday over new year 2019/2020. Property was close to shops and pubs in a lovely village and close for fantastic walks in the Peaks.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you for leaving us a 5 star review . We are so glad you were comfortable & able to relax at our '2nd home'. The village of Tideswell is unique in that it has almost everything you could need in the way of facilities, including access to the some spectacular walks right from our courtyard gate. Should you decide to return to TOTS again please note you will automatically be offered a 10% discount as a valued return guest.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amy O.

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Amazing festive experience!!!

We stayed here over Christmas and Julie & Nigel went to every effort to make our stay personalised and cosy We loved the use of the multi fuel stove and basically hibernated!! We found all of the facilities in the cottage to be of a high spec and had everything we needed Would definitely recommend and stay again Thank you so much From the O’connor family
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Hi to the lovely O'Connor family - We were delighted to be 'looking after' a family at our cottage over Christmas & it sounds like we succeeded in our attempts to make it a little bit special for you all. Thank you for such a smashing review & I do so hope you will be back again & I promise next time to lavish extra attention on your adorable 'boy Benny' who I had overlooked bless his heart. I hope he liked the doggy shower. Good luck to you all for 2020 & thank you again for being great guests,
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic cottage and location

We loved staying at The Old Toffee Shop. Everything you could possibly need is catered for at the cottage and the quality of furnishing and comfort of the rooms is exceptional. Location is great and there are some lovely restaurants and coffee shop within walking distance. We had sandwiches and cakes for the Cherry Tree just across the square and also had dinner at the Merchant’s Yard which was delicious. Would thoroughly recommend choosing this accommodation as it has everything and with fantastic comfort, design and quality. Wish we could have stayed longer!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Hi Mark - Just to say THANKYOU so much for your kind words about our cottage, it is so satisfying to know that you were comfortable & found everything you needed. It looks like you found a couple of the best places to eat. Should you decide to visit us again all return guests are offered a small discount & the longer you stay at TOTS the cheaper it is for you. Once again many thanks for noticing our efforts decor wise etc etc our aim is to please if at all possible. All the best Julie & Nigel Halliwell
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tiffany B.

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Beautiful clean cosy cottage

Absolutely beautiful cosy very clean cottage, furnished to a high standard, with everything thought of and included. Bottle of wine and cake upon arrival, comfy robes, amazing beds. Lovely kitchen, living room with a TV for all the channels - plus games, books, magazines and comfy throws next to the log fire. Thank you for a lovely weekend and we look forward to coming back soon.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Thank you Tiffany for your glowing review especially about the comfy beds which took us ages to choose. I have to say I like to indulge in a few monthly magazines & I am glad you were able to get the log fire burning for your stay it does make it feel really cosy. BUT the main point you made which pleases me was that is was clean I will pass on your review to our cleaning team who try very hard to ensure our guests are happy. Take care & thank you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
What a lovely cottage! So cozy and nice location. Well equipped. Host communication was perfect and even gave us a little welcome gift.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dodson S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Pics and description are thorough and accurate. For a village experience, TOTS was perfect. Small, but easily adequate for groups up to 4. Completely updated in all respects. Exceptionally clean. Kitchen well stocked with all the essentials. Location is in central Tideswell (a small charming village), accessible to all things "Peak" but also quiet for those nights at "home". Julie was a great communicator and all arrangements were great. No problem recommending.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Hi Both - I apologise for taking so long to say THANKYOU for your kind review. It is always great to let the cleaning team know that their hard work is noticed. I have been pondering & since reading your comments perhaps I should make it clearer that although we can sleep 6 guests we only have 2 actual bedrooms. Mmmm... difficult one to call but glad your happy to recommend us & even happier that you thought our humble cottage was 'perfect' PS thank you so very, very much for the gift you left for our guests to enjoy - that was really very kind of you. Take care & thanks for coming to TOTS Kindest regards Julie & Nigel Halliwell
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vicky M.

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The lovely TOTS

It is clear as soon as you walk-in that Julie and Nigel have put so much effort into making TOTS a really special cottage. It was perfect for our family of two adults, two children and two dogs. The decor is lovely and calming and the beds are very comfortable. It is equipped with everything you need for a self catering holiday in the Peaks with plenty of amazing walks straight from the door. There are also some good options for eating out locally in Tideswell and we would recommend High Nelly’s for breakfast/brunch, the H&D bistro also does great breakfasts and the takeaway curry they do on a Thursday was very good. We also ate at the Star Inn one evening - it’s a busy little place so best to book and the food was of a really high standard. We would definitely like to visit again - maybe in the winter next time to make use of the log burner! Thoroughly recommend TOTS and Julie was a great host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
Hi Vicky & Family- Thank you for kindly posting such a great review of our cottage. I am happy to know there was room for all of you & that you loved the area. We are so lucky to have such great choice of walk's & the close proximity of the pubs is an added bonus. I am glad you liked our choice of colours all by Little Green Co and that you found the beds were comfortable. I have amended my information sheets to include the information you found out about the Thursday Take Away curry from H & D's. I look forward to hearing from you again so you can try out the 'multi fuel' log burner it is ubber cosy! All the best & thank you again for choosing TOTS. Best Regards Julie & Nigel
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Tremendous TOTS

A very well equipped home from home. Very comfortable beds and good location. Even though TOTS is in the centre of town the road becomes quiet in the evening. The outdoor space is great if the weather is good. It gets the sun in the morning for breakfast AND in the evening for the sundowners. We hope we will be back.
Response from VrboOwner on 17 Mar, 2020
What a great title to your super review - I would never dare to be so presumptious & call it that myself but I am filled with pride that you thought so highly of our cottage which is our 2nd home . I am so glad you were able to appreciate the south facing courtyard during your stay, its such a lovely suntrap. We hope you will be back too. THANK YOU & best regards Julie & Nigel

About the host

Hosted by Julie or Nigel Halliwell

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Nigel & I have been together for over 25 years and we have travelled quite extensively with Nigel's love of landscape photography behind many of the choices of our destinations. We both strive for perfection in our home & garden but don't quite achieve it due to our lovely little dog black cocker spaniel Lilly, who we adore.

Why they chose this property

It was just the right size & price for us - great kerb appeal even prior to the renovation & in exactly the perfect location for Nigel to get to his 'remote' spots for sunrise and sunset. The abundance of local shops including pubs & cafes helped seal the deal.

What makes this property unique

Large master bedroom with exposed beams but with plenty of headroom. Secure courtyard for toddlers & dogs. Entrance is not direct off the street into the lounge meaning the lounge remains snug and private. Situated on a corner you can watch the world go around and sun shines on the front of the property in the morning and moves round directly into the courtyard in the afternoon & early evening - perfect. Our outdoor heated Boot Room doubles as a Doggie Wet Room complete with its own electric shower.

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