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Characterful , pet friendly cottage ,sleeps 4 ,stunning views ,village location.

Family-friendly cottage in Buxton

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Exterior
Exterior
Down stairs shower room with toilet and wash basin
Outdoor dining
Lounge

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Biggin, ENG
  • Place, Dovedale National Nature Reserve
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Tissington Hall
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Carsington Water
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

Characterful , pet friendly cottage ,sleeps 4 ,stunning views ,village location.

Rowan Tree Cottage is a delightful cottage, with two spacious bedrooms ,one double and the second a super king which can be made into two single beds .Upstairs toilet with wash basin. Down stairs bathroom with large shower. Lounge with log burner ,two leather sofas giving plenty of seating ,large Smart TV ,fast Wi-Fi ,telephone, incoming calls only. Also a selection board games ,walking maps and books. Separate dining room with a extendable table ,positioned to take in the views ,this room also benefits from a large fireplace with log burner and addition seating. New modern kitchen with built in appliances, including integrated dishwasher ,washer , fridge with built in freezer compartment ,and a good range of kitchen equipment for cooking any meal. Outside boiler/boot room, with tumble dryer ,ideal for drying wet muddy boots and coats .Large lockable shed ,which has lighting, ideal for storing bikes . Outside space, enclosed garden with gated entrance and off road parking for two cars ,lawn ,borders and patio area at front and rear ,patio furniture provided. Travel Cot , high chair available by request, also retractable stairgates at both top and bottom of stairs .Well behaved dogs ,(2 maximum) to remain downstairs only and not on furniture. Log burners laid ready to light and enough logs for first evening ,addition logs stored in shed available to purchased if required. Rowan Tree Cottage is short walk the village pub, The Waterloo Inn and Biggin Hall ,both serving food .

Biggin -by Hartington
A small rural village with direct access onto the Tissington Cycle Trail ,miles of footpaths with circular walks to Hartington beautiful Biggin Dale ,High Peak Cycle path within a short distance . A bus service which covers Buxton Ashbourne ,Tissington and Hartington. Chatsworth House Haddon Hall ,Ilam Hall , Hartington Dovedale ,Bakewell ,Matlock Bath,are just a few places within a short drive. Ideal location for families, walkers and cyclist or anyone wanting a relaxing break.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
By request,travel cot,highchair babybath & mat
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
2 well-behaved dogs ,downstairs only
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
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
Please make sure all doors and windows are shut /locked and keys return to key safe.
It would be helpful if you are able to remove bedlinen.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Extra guest bed for bedroom two ,small single ,extra charge

Important information

You need to know

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
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

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Buxton

Located in Buxton, this cottage is in a rural area and near theme parks. Chatsworth House and Tissington Hall are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Alton Towers and Glass at the Barn. Travelling with kids? Consider Edward and Vintage and Baked Well Pottery Painting. Sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain climbing and hiking/biking trails nearby.
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Biggin, ENG

What's nearby

  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Tissington Hall - 14 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Goyt Valley - 16 min drive - 17.0 km
  • Carsington Water - 17 min drive - 17.3 km
  • Haddon Hall Manor - 18 min drive - 16.7 km

Getting around

  • Buxton Station - 20 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Fountain View Bakery - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Miners Standard - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Ye Olde Gate Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Lathkil Hotel - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Devonshire Arms - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Characterful , pet friendly cottage ,sleeps 4 ,stunning views ,village location. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Characterful , pet friendly cottage ,sleeps 4 ,stunning views ,village location.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Characterful , pet friendly cottage ,sleeps 4 ,stunning views ,village location.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Characterful , pet friendly cottage ,sleeps 4 ,stunning views ,village location. located?

Located in the mountains, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dovedale National Nature Reserve, Glass at the Barn and Edward and Vintage. Baked Well Pottery Painting and Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 86 out of 87 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 87 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 87 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 87 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

James W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had a great stay in this part of the Peak District with plenty of walks and places to visit nearby. The house was very clean and had everything needed to self cater. The arrival pack including home made cake was a bonus. Can't recommend this house enough
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne D.

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

Lovely cottage

The cottage was well equipped with everything we needed. It was spotlessly clean and in a perfect location to explore the Peak District. Our host Jane had thought of everything including a welcome pack which included a lovely homemade cake, bottle of Prosecco, crisps, milk and biscuits. I would definitely love to stay here again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carina Lancaster

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

Perfect home from home cottage

Another fantastic stay in this immaculate cottage. We will be back again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Gail D.

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Girls weekender

We absolutely loved our time here Jane goes above and beyond to make the cottage feel loke home a wonderful basket of goodies to eat and drink and afternoon tea set upto welcome you both fires were set to go the whole place was beautifully restored ,we will definitely returning.with cake
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill B.

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

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful cosy cottage, lovely views, excellent location. The cottage had everything we needed, the welcome pack and cake is a lovely touch. We will definitely stay again
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Emma W.

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Absolutely cracking.

There was nothing that the proprietor had not thought about, from the moment we arrived there was absolutely everything we needed as a family. The kitchen facility was excellent, the house was warm, just popped the heating on for a short period, the log burning stoves did the rest. The living room was very comfortable and the Wi-Fi was excellent for the area. All in all I loved this cottage and the location. The pub served the best Guinness I’ve ever tasted. Brilliant highly recommend property. We will return.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Could not have asked for more!

We (2 couples and our dogs) have just returned from a 3 night stay in the cottage and cannot praise it highly enough. Rowan Tree Cottage was equipped with everything we could possibly need, from a welcome hamper to treats and useful bits for the dogs. The cottage is furnished and decorated to a really high standard and made our stay cosy and comfortable. We made the most of the gardens and outside seating areas and the dogs were spoilt rotten with plenty of room to run around and sunbathe. We loved Biggin and made a few visits to the local pub, the Waterloo Inn, where the landlord and locals were so welcoming and friendly. The Thursday night quiz is a must, as is the Saturday night entertainment. There are plenty of walks in the area including a trail down to the next village along, Hartington, where there are a couple more pubs, a handful of shops and a fish and chip van. Ahead of our visit Jane made sure we had all of the information we needed and was a life saver in helping us find a local taxi driver which would accept dogs to get us to and from the Peakender beer festival in Bakewell. We had such a lovely weekend and wouldn't hesitate in recommending Rowan Tree Cottage to anyone looking for a stay in the Peaks. We can't wait to plan our next visit!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2017

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent stay in a lovely property
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely cosy cottage in picturesque village. Well equipped with welcome goodies for guests and pets from hostess Jane. Lovely enclosed gardens front and back, with two log burners no less, for colder months. Village is quiet and peaceful with one pub (literally 2 mins walk) serving food. Other amenities in nearby villages - great quiet retreat or base for exploring the Peaks in general. First visit, and would have no hesitation booking again.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe P.

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

Family break away

We had a wonderful week staying at Rowan Tree Cottage with our two teenage daughters.This property is immaculately clean and Jane puts a lot of thought into her guests stay with the cottage being well stocked in basics and to top that off a wonderful welcome basket, fresh milk and a home baked cake The cottage is very well placed in a peaceful village but nothing is too far away. We had a great time exploring the Peak District and would definitely stay here again.Thank you so much X
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bethany H.

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Absolutely perfect

Spent three nights at Rowan cottage and had the most wonderful time. The cottage is lovely - clean, cosy and incredibly well equipped. It was very cold whilst we were staying but we were perfectly warm with the excellent central heating and two fabulous wood burners. We had dinner at the Waterloo Inn and then walked to Hartington the next day and then along the river to Dovedale on the third and loved it all. Jane was a fantastic host and incredibly kind and understanding when we were snowed in on our final day! I cannot recommend the cottage highly enough. 10/10.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

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Idyllic stay

Wonderful cottage, well equipped, home from home. Lovely setting, cosy place with log fires. Had a really great time would recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola W.

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Beautiful spot

My partner and I have just returned from this beautiful cottage - it has everything you could possibly need and is in an idyllic spot, close to many walks and with a pub only 2 minutes walk away (there was also a 20% off voucher for this pub waiting for us in the cottage). The cottage was very clean and contained all the amenities you could want or need, with a fully loaded kitchen and 2 modern bathrooms. There is a front and back garden, beautifully tended and fully enclosed, so safe for pets. The woodburner was ready loaded for when we arrived and the host had left a welcome tray (including some treats for our dog), which is such a lovely thought. There was milk in the fridge too for that cup of tea after a long journey! Jane is the perfect host, checking in with us after our arrival and giving plenty of tips on the area and things to do. We will have no hesitation in returning to this property in the future, it’s a little gem.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sally I.

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

Truly home from home in a perfect location

We had a lovely 4 night stay in Rowan Tree Cottage. The cottage was so cosy and a truly a home from home with everything we could have wished for. The owner has given a lot of thought to the cottage and we were particularly impressed with the welcome tray and fresh flowers. Perfect location for plentiful walks from the door. There is a pub 200 yards from the door but we preferred to walk into Hartington to frequent the Devonshire Arms. I would thoroughly recommend this cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jo W.

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

Quiet, peaceful location, cottage had everything we needed for a week away.

The cottage was exceptionally clean, spacious and in a very quiet, peaceful location. Cottage was big enough for 2 adults, 2 teenagers and 2 dogs for the week. We all had a lovely time.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan C.

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

Lovely cottage

Excellent location for a relaxing break!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Elaine H.

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Beautiful homely cottage in a lovely setting.

The cottage was in a quiet rural location, only a few minutes from a public house serving food. The cottage was spotless with everything you might need provided. ie towels, cooking equipment etc. with great outside seating areas front and back. Really lovely walks on the doorstep and communication with the host was prompt and informative. The generous welcome pack and cake was a bonus thank you. We have no hesitation in recommending this cottage to anyone wanting peace and quiet on the doorstep yet only a short drive to main towns and Chatsworth
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jon S.

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Peaceful Peaks Getaway

The location is fantastic. A great location for visiting the Peaks. The property has everything you would need for a relaxing break. A very generous hamper and delicious cake were gratefully received. The crackers went down particularly well with some delicious cheese bought locally in Hartington. Everything had been thought of and it was lovely to receive a call from Jane shortly after our arrival, to check all was ok and pass on relevant information. We loved our few days at Rowan Tree Cottage.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison W.

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Home from home

Such a lovely cottage. We have stayed here before and it felt like coming home. Everything was perfect. Lovely owners and a very warm welcome.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Margaret H.

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Lovely

We really enjoyed this stay. The cottage was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Janice S.

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Break

Lovely cottage everything you need and more
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

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Beautiful place! Can’t wait to go back

We loved our stay. The cottage was beautiful and so many lovely little extras. Great communication with the owners. The cottage was in an amazing location. Our kids, and dogs, loved every second. We can’t wait to go back.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cath M.

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Perfect weekend cottage

Lovely cottage, everything thought of, well stocked and a few extras too. Really clean. Perfect location for walking and eating - the Waterloo pub just down the road was great too.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tracey B.

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Perfect

Perfect cottage in a lovely location everything we needed for a great holiday
Stayed 9 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
As holiday rents cottages go, this must rate at the very top. In all respects. Location / accessibility / cleanliness & amenities / comfort / security & a thoughtful, most generous “welcome pack.” A credit to the owners & thoroughly recommended. We shall return.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jane Stubbs

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Jane and William are arable farmers and agricultural contractors from Nottinghamshire. After spending many weekends walking in Derbyshire we decided to purchase a cottage, to offer as a self-catering holiday let, as well as a retreat for ourselves.

Why they chose this property

Ideal location for families ,walkers, cyclist or anyone wanting a relaxing break .

What makes this property unique

Central to many attractions
Hartington 1.8 miles ,also accessible by footpaths, plus bus service.
Newhaven 1.5 miles ,also bus service
Pikehall 3.4 miles
Ilam Park & Dovedale 8 miles
Milldale 5 miles
Tissington 6.2 miles ,also accessible by cycle trail ,plus bus service.
Ashbourne 9.5 miles ,also accessible by bus service.
Buxton 12.6 miles ,also accessible by bus service.
Wetton Mill 6.7 miles
Longnor 8.9 miles ,also accessible by bus service
Monsal Head 11.2 Miles
Carsington Water 13.7 miles
Derwent 25.3 miles
Haddon Hall 11 miles
Bakewell 10.8 miles
Matlock Bath 12.6 miles
Cromford Canal 11.3 miles
Taddington 8.8 miles
Longshaw Estate 17.5 Miles

Languages:

English

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