5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)
5 Star holiday cottage with its own private indoor pool. Situated in Thorpe, a delightful village at the southern end of the White Peak area of the Peak National Park, Thorpe Cloud View cottage is a charming holiday location within the four-acre grounds of, but set apart from, Thorpe House, a late Georgian limestone grade two listed building of considerable character. The cottage, allocated the top rating of five stars, has uninterrupted views of Thorpe Cloud, at the entrance to Dovedale, the limestone gorge which separates Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The surrounding areas provide excellent walking. The picturesque Derbyshire market town of Ashbourne is just some 3 miles away; the spa town of Buxton, and the historic houses of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston are all within easy access. Alton Towers, the UK’s largest leisure park is only a twenty-minute drive away. Arrival is from 3pm and departure before 9:30am.
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Ray & Julie
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Languages
English
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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
This property uses solar energy
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
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A car is required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Ashbourne
Located in Ashbourne, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Tissington Hall and The Old Manor are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Dovedale National Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Wild Park Derbyshire, or consider a night out at Blackbrook House. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking.
Ashbourne, Derbyshire
What's nearby
Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
Ilam Park - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
Tissington Hall - 5 min drive - 3.6 km
Carsington Water - 13 min drive - 11.1 km
Alton Towers - 18 min drive - 15.6 km
Getting around
Uttoxeter Station - 28 min drive
East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 61 min drive
Restaurants
The Ye Olde Vaults - 9 min drive
Betty's Sewing Box - 9 min drive
Birds - 9 min drive
Costa Coffee - 11 min drive
House of Beer Ashbourne - 11 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Does 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared) have a pool?
Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.
Is 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared) pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)?
Checkout is at 9:30 AM.
Where is 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared) located?
Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Dovedale National Nature Reserve and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Peak District National Park. Ilam Park and Edward and Vintage 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.
We had a long weekend stay in Thorpe view cottage. The cottage is well furnished, clean and cosy. The garden is well maintained with exceptional views. The pool is a great feature, was used every day. Ray and Julie are warm and welcoming hosts. Good location, ideal for walker's and cyclists. We had a hearty meal on two occasions at the Old dog pub, served by friendly landlord and staff.All in all we had agreat stay,will certainly return.
This is a beautiful quiet cottage finished to a high standard with everything you need for a chilled relaxing holiday.Communication with Ray and Julie was great and the pool was an amazing addition to the cottage.The location is perfect for walking Dovedale 30 mins, Tissington trail 20 mins and the Old Dog Pub which was very welcoming 10 minutes walk.Cannot fault the whole package and would not hesitate to revisit in the future.
Fantastic cottage for our short break. Communication with owner and directions to the property were perfect. The cottage was spotless on arrival and the pool was even better than the photos.
The surrounding area was beautiful and great for walking. All in all one of the best short breaks we’ve ever had.
A beautiful location and a lovely place to stay. Really clean and everything you need. Friendly host but private stay. Fabulous pool. Great walks from the doorstep. Hope to return
We had a fabulous 3- night break at this beautiful property. Ray, the property owner, was very welcoming and helpful and the property itself is perfectly located, spotlessly clean, well equipped and beautifully furnished. The swimming pool is a fantastic feature which we made use of every day. A great short break and we will definitely be returning.
Lovely, well equipped cottage. Small for a family of 4x, but that is what we expected and it is how the place is described. However, the location, hosts and the exclusive use of the fantastic (large!) indoor pool all meant we had a brilliant stay and would happily return another time….
Cottage was lovely and owners were great at ensuring we had all the info required. Our long weekend was perfect. Only comment we would make was if the check out time could be a little later. Overall we would definitely visit again and would recommend to friends and family.
We had a lovely stay here. It was spotless, well equipped and the host Ray was friendly and helpful with any requests. Thank you for the milk too, it was much appreciated! We loved the private swimming pool, this is a great feature to have after exploring the local area. We hope to come back again next year!
Back again after a couple of years, as good as I remember. Don't know why I left it soo long. Just what I needed, rural setting, a cosy stone cottage and a indoor pool that was all mine. Won't be
We were delighted to be able to stay at Thorpe Cloud View for 3 nights just before Christmas to celebrate my 40th. The cottage itself is spacious and really well equipped for a comfortable stay. We especially liked the Christmas trees and the cosy feel with the fireplace. The pool was simply incredible and equally as well kept and equipped as the cottage. The little touches like plenty of towels were much appreciated! Last but not least the hosts were brilliant. Ray was super friendly and personable. He took the time to make sure we found the right driveway (in the rain!) and helped get us settled so quickly. Many thanks again for opening your home to us. We look forward to returning in 2025 so that we can explore this beautiful part of the country. Best wishes.
This was an excellent cottage in a very quiet location and having our own pool was perfect.
The hosts were great and on site, provided everything you needed (including a nice bottle of Prosecco) - But left us enough space to enjoy our holiday.
I would definitely recommend this for a quiet, peaceful getaway and an opportunity to explore the Peak District, as the location is perfect for either walking or driving around.
I am sure we will be returning !!
I stayed for 4 nights in this beautiful cottage. The area is just stunning. Cottage is outstanding and the owners could not have been nicer. The pictures of the pool area really do not do it justice! I cannot recommend this cottage enough. I am already planning my nice visit!
This was our second visit to this beautiful cottage, as soon as you walk in you feel at home everything you need is there for you, and the sole use of the pool and jacuzzi is a bonus we will be back again.
This is our second time back at the cottage. The pool is brilliant and much bigger than it appears in the photos. The surrounding are is beautiful and the cottage is really clean, snug and well kitted out. Another great stay.
A lovely cottage in a great location and so handy for the hike up Thorpe Cloud and to Dove Holes. Peaceful in the evenings watching the light changing over Thorpe Cloud. And the pool is brilliant. If only the weather hadn't let us down.
The cottage was even better than expected, and was warm, comfortable, very well equipped, and spotlessly clean. Set in a quiet, and peaceful location, with views of the surrounding countryside. The swimming pool was definitely an added bonus, and was much bigger than it looks on the photos. We really enjoyed our stay, and didn't want to leave.
Rob M.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
About the host
Hosted by Ray & Julie
Julie and Ray have owned this property for the last 20 years. The standards are always getting higher as we receive great feedback and ideas from the guests.
Why they chose this property
We are told by the guests that this is the best cottage they have stayed in with the amazing indoor swimming pool (not shared) and the fabulous stone cottage together with the large garden and incredible views over to the hills including Thorpe Cloud View (this featured in the last Robin Hood movie with white horse image on the hill). The cottage is ideal in all weather, cool in the summer and warm in the winter with the log burner and the eco-friendly central heating.
What makes this property unique
Outside: A private estate with fantastic gardens in all 4 acres. The Holiday Cottage enjoys uninterrupted view of the hills of Thorpe Cloud at Dovedale. Often you will be able to watch sheep and lambs, cows, bulls and calves, many types of birds including woodpeckers all from the secluded outside seating area of the holiday cottage.
Indoor Swimming Pool & Luxury Jacuzzi. This opulent swimming pool is heated to 31 degrees. It is about 1.4meters deep and 14 metres (40 ft) long. Ideal for the serious swimmer, for the beginner or for the children. The Jacuzzi has its own heating control and has jets from the sides and the bottom of the seat.
Utility Room: Eco friendly remote central heating system (biomass wood pellets) Washing machine and dryer.
Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: The cottage is cleaned after each guest visit. Towels and bed-linen are provided (this includes a towel for each guest in the cottage and also a second towel for each guest in the poolroom). Our gardener tends to the grounds and may start early (7.00am). Also our handy man is often around keeping everything looking great. This will include moving and loading wood pellets to a centralized green energy heating system.
Other: Galleried landing over the lounge/sitting room gives an open spacious feeling.
Languages:
English
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