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Perfect Peak District Cottage

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Exterior
Living area
Bedroom 1
Exterior
Private kitchen

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Internet access
  • Dryer

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Single Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen

About this property

Perfect Peak District Cottage

Dove Cottage is an exceptional cottage in an extraordinary location. Nestled in the Dove Valley in total seclusion you will have complete peace whilst enjoying all the creature comforts of a cosy home.

The cottage is completely surrounded by the breathtaking Derbyshire countryside and is the only property for miles either upstream or downstream.

This truly is the perfect getaway and base for exploring the fabulous Peak District or for just staying put and soaking up the remarkable location.

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About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Thorpe, this cottage is in a rural area. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Dovedale National Nature Reserve, while The Regent Theatre and Pipes in The Peaks are cultural highlights. Alton Towers and Glass at the Barn are also worth visiting.
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Ashbourne, Derbyshire

What's nearby

  • Peak District National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Ilam Park - 7 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 10 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Alton Towers - 28 min drive - 20.0 km
  • Chatsworth House - 47 min drive - 44.5 km

Getting around

  • Blythe Bridge Station - 29 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 76 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Smiths Tavern - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Callow Hall Country House Hotel - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Birds - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Partridge Country Inn - ‬10 min drive

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 8 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 8 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 8 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

8.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon J.

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

Great accommodation in peaceful location

A great place to stay in the middle of nowhere, yet just minutes away from the southern edge of the Peak District.Well equipped cottage in good condition with modern appliances etc.Lots of walks of different lengths right from the door.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug 2025
Thank you so much for your lovely review. It’s kind of you to take the time and very much appreciated. We hope to welcome you back again one day.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison P.

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

Rural idyllic cottage

A lovely cottage which is off the beaten track, yet close enough to drive to restaurants/ tourist attractions. Well equipped and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison H.

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

Half term break

Fantastic property in a stunning location, finished to an exceptional standard. Nothing to fault and would happily return in the future. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 25 Feb 2025
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay and of course we would love to see you again at anytime.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kieron H.

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

Fantastic peaceful property in great surroundings

We had a weekend break in May 2025.The property is immaculate both inside and out and very well maintained. Enclosed garden presented really well.The property is surrounded by large fields, providing a peaceful setting.Would definitely stay again.My only (very small negative) is the property doesn't allow dogs upstairs, which is fine - but there is no physical barrier (door or gate) to stop a dog wandering upstairs, especially at night time.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alex S.

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

Rural quiet idyll

Really well appointed and secluded property with excellent decoration and lots of nice touches for a well stocked kitchen. It was beautifully quiet with a secure garden for our dog. There were also some nice walks out of the door too- we all really enjoyed it and hope to come again in the future. Alex
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 July 2023
Thank you for your lovely review and we would of course love to see you again, you were a pleasure to host a stay for.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tony S.

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

WHAT A FIND!

Whatever I say will not be good enough. We absolutely loved everything about this place. The beds and pillows are so comfy and the linen was impeccable. Its location is sublime. If you like being in the middle of nowhere without a phone signal, superb scenery and walks? then this is the place. We did not want to leave and will definitely be back. Finished to a high standard and impeccably clean you will want for nothing, other than maybe some mirrors upstairs and champagne flutes to continually toast the surrounding countryside.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 3 Jan 2025
Dear Tony, thank you for your wonderful review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and of course we would love to see you return at anytime.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lewis T.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Secluded cottage next to the Dove

Really lovely cottage, set in complete seclusion down a long winding road in Thorpe. Wonderfully presented and well placed for walks and days out etc in the south peaks and Staffordshire. There is a cluster fly problem which is a bit troublesome as we couldn’t open the kitchen window. I am not sure if this was seasonal. Only a small (but annoying) matter though in the grand scheme of things as the cottage is otherwise lovely.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Greg H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication
The property was comfortable and in very good decorative order. However, we were surprised to find numerous dead flies on the majority of window sills (inside) and on the carpets.There were a number of things missing from a standard inventory. For example oven gloves, salt & pepper, only 2 partially used toilet rolls, an inadequate hoover, no broom, no hair dryer and a bizarre/insufficient supply of cooking knives. It appeared that the place had not been rented for a time or not recently prepared for guests, even though the place was clean and the bedding and towels were fine.Given it was a Christmas rental, it would have been nice to have had a welcome pack and some small decorations (eg a small tree). Finally, we were unable to contact the rental office during our stay and subsequently they confirmed that the office was office was not manned over Christmas.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2025
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