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Birch Cottage Holiday Cottage, centrally located In the village of Hartington.

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Outdoor dining
Lounge
Kitchen
Kitchen/Diner
Dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue grill
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Parking available
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Hartington, England
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Chatsworth House
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Alton Towers
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪62 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed and 1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Birch Cottage Holiday Cottage, centrally located In the village of Hartington.

Birch Cottage self catering holiday cottage in Hartington, is an ideal base from which to explore the Peak District National Park. The cottage is approximately 200 yards from the local village shops, Post Office and Inns.

The cottage is a 3 storey stone cottage. Convenient for couples and families to book, or for larger groups it can be booked alongside our sister cottage Beech Cottage which is next door.

The cottage has a south facing lawned garden at the front, with garden furniture and BBQ.
A private off road car parking space is available for one car, with ample additional car parking available on the quiet adjacent road. There is also a lockable storage area for cycles.

The interior of the cottage comprises of Lounge, Kitchen/Diner, Bathroom and three bedrooms.

The bedrooms sleep up to 7 guests in a king size bedroom and a single bedroom (which actually has a double bed but with access from one side only) on the 1st floor, and a family room with a king size and a single bed on the 2nd floor. The beds have duvets and are prepared ready for your arrival with cotton bed linen. A bath and hand towel is provided per guest. The bedrooms are furnished with wardrobes, bedside cabinets and storage space in either chest of drawers or shelving, and are fully carpeted. A travel cot with fitted bottom sheet is also available.

The bathroom is located on the 1st floor and is fitted with a bath and overhead shower, WC, basin, shaver point, heated towel rail. There is also an additional WC and basin in the family bedroom on the 2nd floor.

The lounge is comfortably furnished with leather settees for 7 guests, wooden floor, TV & BluRay DVD, coffee tables and a wood burning stove, an initial basket of logs is provided, additional logs can be purchased from ourselves for £5 per basket.

The kitchen/diner is fully equipped with an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge (3 shelves), freezer (3 shelves), washer/dryer, microwave, kettle, toaster. All crockery, cutlery and cooking utensils are provided.
The dining table is extendable and comfortably sits 7 guests, In addition there is also a high chair available.

Sorry but we do not accept bookings from hen/stag/house parties. If such bookings are made you will be asked to leave the property with no refund of monies paid.
Maximum number of guests allowed is 7 + baby.

The cottage is personally supervised by ourselves, and we are close at hand should you need any help or assistance or advice on activities and places to visit in the area.

As “locals”, having lived in Hartington all our lives, we have a wealth of local information. We take pride in our cottages, and our high standard of housekeeping reflects this.

We look forward to welcoming you to our cottages, and will endeavour to make your holiday relaxing and enjoyable.

Property manager

Fred & Lesley Birch

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Travel cot and high chair available
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Events

No events allowed
No stag/hen/house parties.
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Pets

No pets allowed
No pets allowed for allergy reasons
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking allowed in the cottage
Guests breaching house rules will be asked to leave immediately.
All damages to be paid for
To strip beds and place dirty linen and towels in laundry bag; empty all bins; leave no food in fridge/freezer/cupboards; leave cottage clean and tidy

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
Note from host: No stag/hen/house parties.
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

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. Old House Museum and Foxlowe Arts Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Alton Towers and Glass at the Barn. Travelling with kids? Consider Edward and Vintage, or check out an event or a game at Harrison Park. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails, cave exploring and horse riding nearby.
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Hartington, England

What's nearby

  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 12 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Haddon Hall Manor - 15 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Peak District National Park - 16 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Chatsworth House - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Alton Towers - 24 min drive - 24.0 km

Getting around

  • Whatstandwell Station - 21 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Farmyard Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Sycamore Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The George - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Bulls Head - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Beresford Tea Rooms - ‬2 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Birch Cottage Holiday Cottage, centrally located In the village of Hartington. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Birch Cottage Holiday Cottage, centrally located In the village of Hartington.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Birch Cottage Holiday Cottage, centrally located In the village of Hartington.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Birch Cottage Holiday Cottage, centrally located In the village of Hartington. located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly cottage is within 9 mi (15 km) of Dovedale National Nature Reserve, Glass at the Barn and Edward and Vintage. Peak Wildlife Park and Ilam Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Coen R.

Very nice cottage

Very nice and cosy cottage, helpful owners. Shops and restaurants in close walking distance, very handy. Ideal location to explore Peak district.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017

10/10 Excellent

John F.

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

Fantastic cottage in a picturesque village!

We stayed at Birch Cottage for 2 weeks and it was like a home from home. The cottage was perfect for our stay in the Peak District, with lovely walks right from the doorstep. The cottage was clean and catered for all our needs (including WiFi for our 2 teenagers!) Lesley and Fred were lovely hosts. Hartington was a beautiful village, with 2 great pubs, village store (for essentials) and the farm shop served great food too! This was the perfect base to explore the surrounding area, being midway between Buxton and Ashbourne. A fantastic family holiday!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

8/10 Good

James H.

A lovely, well-equipped cottage.

We discount the fact that the weather was unsatisfactory part of the time. e.g. Our attempt on the Monday to go on a hike towards the river Dove got bogged down (in the literal sense of the term). But this was compensated for by a really fantastic walk up Froggat Edge on the Friday. When not walking, we really enjoyed the facilities of the cottage.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ross G.

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

Hard to fault!

Birch Cottage was the perfect setting for our 4-night September stay., and Hartington also has much to recommend it. As two (related) couples the accommodation offered 2 sizeable king sized bedrooms, while the kitchen/dining room and living room space was more than adequate for our needs. The outdoor space is also lovely, though during our stay the temperature rarely reached a comfortable level to sit outside. We loved Hartington, the village itself and it’s setting. It could do with a nice pub/restaurant, both the existing pubs having suffered from the effects of the pandemic, but that may change. Two nice cafes go some way to make up for it, and there’s two great village stores for your provisions, including lovely fresh bread, plus an excellent cheese shop. The surrounding area is also perfect for beautiful, scenic walks, in almost any direction, and not far from other highlights like Dovedale, the Tissington Trail, Ashbourne and Buxton (plus a fantastic bookshop on the A515). All in all a pefect stay. Loved it!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

John H.

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

Great Cottage

Lovely cottage, very well equipped, in superb location
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Oliver D.

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

Lovely cottage in an ideal location

We really enjoyed our stay in Birch cottage. Very well presented and provided for. Being in the centre of Hartington was ideal and we were in easy reach of all the village has to offer as well as many walks..
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

kim s.

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

Lovely clean comfortable and cosy cottage in a great location . Lovely hosts .

Cottage in fabulous location . Was clean , comfortable and cosy . Hartington is a lovely village ,well located for so many great places to visit and walk . Would highly recommend . Great hosts . Very happy
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

David G.

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

Perfect location

A very enjoyable stay at Birch cottage. Comfortable accommodation, well looked after and the garden was a delight. Birch cottage was in the heart of the village and we used the farm shop for produce and they served lovely home made meals. Charles Cotton Hotel was a good place to eat as well. Many walks from the property and the views were great. Shame the weather wasn’t better, maybe next time.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clare A.

A wonderful week in the Peak District

We had a wonderful week in the Peak District to celebrate a big birthday. Birch cottage was great - clean, comfortable, warm, fully equipped with everything you could need and in a fantastic location for walking, eating cake and drinking coffee and generally relaxing. I'm sure we'll be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Emma B.

5☆ says it all

Lovely cottage. Had all we needed to enjoy a lovely holiday. Would recommend to family and friends. Set in a lovely village. Places to visit do not take that long to get to if you want to explore the area.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Brian E.

Lovely Cottage in a Scenic Village

WE had a really good week at Birch Cottage. It is very well appointed, was clean with plenty of crockery, cutlery etc. As there isn't mobile phone signal in the village, it was very useful to have a good wifi connection in the cottage. Hartington is a lovely village and everyone is so friendly. The surrounding area is spectacular and walks along the Tissington Trail and Monsal Trail were really enjoyable. We would thoroughly recommend this.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

Maxine A.

The cottage was beautifully decorated and very comfortable.

Thank you for a lovely stay. The restaurant recommended by the owner was very nice and we returned there a second time. The cottage was decorated and furnished to high standard. We had a great weekend
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Michael M.

Excellent location in lovely village.

Three nights for two families including toddler. Perfect cottage for our needs. We all loved it and it made up for some very poor weather. Would definitely return.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Nancy H.

Great cottage and location

Everything we needed. Really clean and cosy. Comfy beds and even biscuits on arrival! Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tony B., Stafford, UK

Clean, spacious cottage in fabulous location

We thoroughly enjoyed our recent stay in Birch Cottage. A lovely place with friendly, helpful owners (Fred and Lesley). A short stroll from the Devonshire Arms where we ate each evening. Hartington is a great hub for walking or cycling and exploring the Peak District. The cottage itself is really nice, very clean, well maintained, comfortable beds, cosy, all the utensils etc you need in a kitchen - can't speak highly enough about the place. We'll certainly recommend the cottage to others and we hope to make a return visit in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Delia F.

Comfortable and welcoming

This was abeautifully clean, very well equipped cottage. Sleeping for 6 large adults was a bit tight but ideal for a smaller family. The owners werereadily available to share their local knowledge and make us welcome. Hartington is an attractive village and very central to some beautiful, less touristy parts of the Peaks. We enjoyed the local cycle hire to explore the old railway cycle routes. We hope to return
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Colin D.

Excellent

Clean, warm everything we needed. Hope to come back
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen W.

Pre Christmas chill

A lovely place to come to come and relax. The cottage was very clean and well equipped. Lovely touches- tea & biscuits waiting for us on arrival, the fire set, a Christmas tree put up & decorated. Beautiful walking country on the door step. Great Sunday lunch at the Royal Oak. A great stay. Good value for money.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bruce S.

Hartington village cottage - very well situatuated, equipped, comfortable and clean

Perfect for our long weekend (or longer). We arrived to find a generous welcome pack of supplies. Although we ate out at various pubs the kitchen is well equipped and was spotlessly clean as was the rest of the house. The living room furniture is comfortable and the log burner (with a plentiful supply in the outhouse) soon warmed the room. That said, the central heating worked well. If you arrive and wonder where to hang coats you will soon find hooks through the door onto the staircase. The front bedroom is very spacious and there is ample cupboard space. The village shops are nearby, the closest being yards away from the front gate. The staff are friendly and newspapers are stocked. We had a meal at the friendly Devonshire Arms which can be recommended, being a very short walk away. There is a choice of varied walks from the village but Dovedale and other popular places are easily reached by car.

About the host

Hosted by Fred & Lesley Birch

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We are Fred and Lesley Birch, and are both local to the area, Fred was born in Hartington and I was a staffordshire lass. We have both lived here for 40 years, and therefore we have a good knowledge of the local area. We are able to advise you on the best places to visit, to shop, to walk/cycle, to eat and to drink.

Why they chose this property

The cottage is conveniently situated in the beautiful village of Hartington. Hartington is an ideal place for visiting the Peak District and for sightseeing the area. The nearest towns which are approximately 10 miles away are Ashbourne, Buxton, Matlock, Bakewell and Leek. Chatsworth House, the home of the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire is 20 minute drive away, and Alton Towers theme park is also a 20 minute drive away. The surrounding area is beautiful and there are many scenic walks that you can do from the cottage door, without having to go out in your car. Two cycle trails are within 1 mile of the cottage,where you can cycle for 20+ miles on traffic free trails. The village benefits from 2 pubs, which both offer good food and drink, so again you can park your car up and not have to travel out.

The cottage has a south facing lawned front garden where you can soak up the sun, or have a chilled drink and barbeque. In the winter the cottage is cosy and warm with an inviting log burning stove, to keep away the Derbyshire chills, where you can curl up and sip a nice red wine or perhaps a small tot.

What makes this property unique

Whilst staying in the cottage, you can benefit from our knowledge on the area. Also we are close at hand if anything goes wrong such as the toaster deciding it is time to go the toaster graveyard in the sky, or if you have forgotten to bring a tin of baked beans for the children or maybe some nutmeg or herbs etc. We are always happy to help and to give assistance, but likewise we do not interfere with your stay, we just want you to enjoy your holiday at the cottage.

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