Peak District Self Catering cottage, Hawthorn Cottage, Eyam, sleeps 2

Absolutely Perfect
The cottage is equipped with everything you could think of needing. We arrived to a bottle of milk, tea bags, coffee and biscuits which went down very well after a long drive! The kitchen is fully equipped, even with spices and gravy! Bonus! We stayed Friday to Sunday and the owners were lovely enough to let us stay a little longer than normal check out time because we went on a walk and wanted to leave our things in the cottage. The fire was more than well enough stocked for a couple of days, we took our own logs and ended up leaving them because we hardly used any of them! The bed is super comfy, the shower is amazing. There's a couple of shops in the village but they don't have much. There's a Spar about 5 minutes drive away and is open quite late with a petrol station directly opposite which was perfect. We were lucky enough to see some of the neighbours who were super welcoming to us too. I just wish we were staying longer because it was super stunning. Highly recommended, and if you want a long walk, get to Tideswell and visit the Merchant's Yard... the food is amazing and the cocktails are even better! Many Thanks to the owners, we hope to be back very soon.
ellieecoupe
2019-01-27

Great Location, very well equipped, beautiful cosy cottage for a couple.
We stayed here just prior to Christmas 2017. The cottage is nicely decorated and furnished and well thought out. The owner has paid considerable attention to detail. For example it was nice to find a Christmas tree when we arrived! The wood burning stove in the lounge was prepped such that a single match got it burning in minutes. That said the central heating meant the cottage was toasty warm on arrival anyway. We were pleasantly surprised how well equipped the kitchen was. For example there was a sharpener to put an edge on the knives, there were electronic kitchen scales and a set of teaspoon/tablespoon measures. There are wine glasses, champagne glasses and a full dinner service. There's a casserole dish, pots, pans. They've thought of everything! In the lounge there are guide books, a welcome pack with details of local pubs and restaurants, a pack of cards, dominoes, jigsaw puzzles and other games. There is parking on the street right in front of the cottage. The Miner's Arms pub is a 10 minute walk and Eyam Hall is 5 minutes away. For real ale drinkers there is a little business at Eyam Hall craft centre selling an excellent selection of bottled local real ales (and a couple of ales on draught) which came in handy. All in all it was very pleasant indeed.
Pete07734
2017-12-16

The cottage is just amazing
When I arrived in Eyam not only was the cottage amazing but so was the people. Eyam is a very historic place so much to learn..you can actually feel the sadness of what the village went through many years ago :( :(
Patsy B
2017-09-15

Mr
A wonderfully equipped cottage with everything you needed. A great base for walking cycling and visits to national trust properties and chatsworth. The owners have thought of everything including lunch boxes and flasks. The wood burner was lovely for the 1 night we needed it. We will return.
Beverley C
2017-05-16

A perfectly appointed home from home.
Deceptively roomy, this quintessentially English cottage marries countryside charm with modern conveniences. The surprisingly well appointed kitchen will make budding chefs happy and make holiday essentials, such as a 'Full English' an easily achievable task. The sitting room is comfortable and cosy, especially as there is a log burner for those chillier evenings. The bedroom to is both charmingly 'country' as well as clean, comfortable and spacious. For a property of this size the bathroom is positively expansive. A bijou bath may not accommodate 6 footers for a soak, but the large 'rain' shower is bliss. It's the cottage you'll think you'd like to own!
MunkeysBear
2016-09-07