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Swift Retreat

Cressbrook, Peak District
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / woodburner
Internet access
Romantic
Family friendly
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Cressbrook is a walker’s paradise, bring your boots or even your bike and enjoy the glorious surrounding countryside
  • Rest and curl up by the fire after a day exploring or enjoy a long soak in the bath with a good book
  • Conscious of its environmental impact, this cottage offers eco-friendly products, sustainable wood, and is single-use plastic-free
Overview
Property code: 82249

Perfect for couples, friends and small families, this cosy cottage with wonderful views will be your home from home. Enjoy nights in the garden, watching the stars and relaxing with good company.

Enjoy everything the Peak District has to offer from this cosy cottage with wonderful views, perfect for a group of four friends or two couples. This pretty home is in Cressbrook, a delightful village perched on the River Wye and on the cusp of the Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve. The popular Monsal Trail is just a short walk away, perfect for cyclists, walkers and horse riders.

Accessed via some steep steps, this contemporary cottage is welcoming and comfortable. It has everything you will need while holidaying in the Peak District, including space to hang up your wet coats, a large range oven to cook up a storm, and outdoor space for dining alfresco. Take a seat at the dining table and admire the superb views out towards the rolling countryside, or fire up the wood burner and unwind on the sofas in front of the TV. Upstairs are three delightful bedrooms. To the rear of the cottage is a pretty, enclosed, courtyard garden. Out here you will find a table and chairs, a BBQ and further, far-reaching views across to the Derbyshire Dales.

Midway between Buxton and Bakewell, the lovely village of Cressbrook is tucked away from the main roads and is at a junction of the dales. This means you’ll be well situated to explore the varying countryside around you. The village is home to millponds that attract abundant wildlife and Cressbrook Dale is popular with rock climbers and those who enjoy woodland walks. The River Wye winds through the Peak District, and there are opportunities for paddleboarding, kayaking and fishing. For pubs, cafes and shops, head to nearby Tideswell (3 miles).

  • 3 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 1 4ft double, and 1 single
  •  1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC
  • Electric Range oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, microwave and washer/dryer
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs provided)
  • Smart TV in the lounge
  • Courtyard garden with seating and BBQ
  • Roadside parking is available on a first-come-first-serve basis
  • Pub 3 miles and shop 5 miles
  • External steps down to reach the entrance
  • Sleeps 4 + 1
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Matt Wojda

This property is personally managed by Matt.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 18 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Melanie 22nd December 2022

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We felt that it should be made clear on the website that the woodburner is not a luxury. There is a single electric heater in the living room and the woodburner is necessary to keep the living room warm in the winter. We had to buy 5 bags of logs in addition to the one left in the cottage to stay cosy.

Reviewed by Richard 21st October 2022

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A great place to stay. Fantastic view of the valley. We stayed with small children so not much opportunities for long walks from the house. Its a good base to discover many of the Peak District beauty spots. A National Trust membership gives more visiting opportunities. Everything we expected and owner was very accommodating.

Reviewed by Nicola 30th September 2022

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Reviewed by sylvia 9th September 2022

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Amazing view, I chose it for the view really. Lovely tidy, clean cottage, parking a bit tricky, had to park long way up road, lovely walks down to river. Near some really good pubs .

Reviewed by Adrian 19th August 2022

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A wonderful cottage in a fabulous location. A perfect base for many attractions and beautiful walks. Helpful and friendly owner.

Reviewed by Colette 10th June 2022

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The location of this cottage is stunning, with an amazing view from the back of the house. There are also great walks and a short distance from picturesque villages. We had a lovely stay and our host even left some toys for our baby. I'd recommend staying here.

Reviewed by Shendi 5th November 2021

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A lovely cosy cottage, with a great view from kitchen and sitting room. Perfect for walking in the Peak district and so lovely to be able to walk from the front door .

Reviewed by Celia 24th October 2021

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The cottage was lovely, the issue we had was dealt with really quickly and the owner was very accommodating.

Reviewed by Ruth 24th September 2021

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Reviewed by Denise 10th September 2021

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The cottage was absolutely spotless, kitchen well equipped, linen and towels were lovely and clean, beds very comfortable and the area was absolutely perfect! Perfect place if you enjoy walking up and down hills.

Reviewed by Steve 5th September 2021

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Loved the cottage. Clean, great location for Buxton and Bakewell. Amazing views of the dale.

Reviewed by Nicholas 3rd September 2021

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Reviewed by Jane 13th August 2021

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Reviewed by Mary 6th August 2021

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Brilliant view and handy base for super walks. Really comfy beds. Cosy cottage feel with woodburner.

Reviewed by Ceri 23rd July 2021

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We had a wonderful week at Swift Retreat. The cottage was immaculately clean on our arrival and we loved the views out of the back windows and the quiet location. The beds are very comfortable and the towels were soft and fluffy. The area is stunning - a highlight for us was the Chee Dale gorge and cycling the Monsal trail. Anna was very helpful anRead mored gave us a lovely welcome. We would highly recommend Swift Retreat and hope to be back soon. Hide

Reviewed by Leslie 16th July 2021

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This was a beautiful, cozy and comfortable cottage. Clean and well equipped, we had an excellent stay. We had no car so arrived by train/cab, ordered groceries for delivery online and everything went smoothly. Stunning view out all the windows, friendly neighbours, beautiful walks up and down hills, along rivers, through farms with our one year oldRead more. The host went above and beyond to accommodate our needs. She put in extra toys, brought a paddle pool, moved furniture to set up bedroom with cot. Hide

Reviewed by Alison 9th July 2021

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Reviewed by Paul 2nd July 2021

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Nice cottage great view down valley. how quiet!!!! Really was a good base for Monsall trail and surrounding area of Peaks at a very god price for cottage hire. We spent a week doing long walks as part of wedding anniversary holiday - it was great for what we needed. there's no cupboards (space dictates though) for upright clothes storage so is a biRead moret of living out of bags and we had to rely on netflix/i-player etc as no access to tv channels when we were there (not a big issue for us though) Hide

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