Daisy Cottage, WINSTER

Rated 1/50 by 1406steele on 7th July 2020

Rated 4/50 by Hannah W on 18th May 2019

"Stayed here as a family of 4 (2 adults, 4 year old and 7 year old) for a week. The cottage was clean & generally well-equipped (there was even a wok, weighing scales and several good kitchen knives) though a larger freezer & a washing machine would have been nice. Cosy living room & bedrooms, big bathroom. Very well set up for children with loads of toys, books and DVDs. It's in a cute village close to Matlock/Matlock Bath and not too far from Bakewell or Buxton. There's a shop very close by which was handy. Only gripe was that the house info manual mentioned an array of bins, not all of which were present. Messaged the owner about this and didn't get a reply which felt like poor service (and we ended up taking our recycling home to dispose of!)."

Rated 3/50 by Rammblings101 on 4th January 2018

"This is generally a good standard cottage and we enjoyed our holiday. The place was clean and a reasonable level of comfort. The quality of amenities was OK but not "excellent". We were a little disappointed that, given the relatively premium price, the cottage lacked a few "extras". Nothing major that had a significant impact on our stay but enough to become a bit annoying. For example: 10-year-old TV with limited digital channels; no facility for catch-up TV (e.g. BBC iPlayer)..... a NowTV or Roku box is very cheap; slow internet; insufficient sockets (e.g. 4 appliances by sofa but only 2 sockets); squeeky bedroom doors (un-oiled); out-of-date food in kitchen cupboards (cleaner or owner should be clearing these items out - now thrown away by us); no black-out blinds (despite the cottage instructions saying there were blinds) and very thin curtains that are too narrow to completely cover windows (we had to cover windows with bath towels!); no electrical power to gas cooker so automatic ignition did not function; instruction pack from owner received my email on our arrival day was not up-to-date (e.g. no bin collection dates for 2018, incorrect info re: window blinds, door keys, etc). So nothing major but shows inattention by the owner to detail. A major electrical fault with bathroom extractor fan occurred on our penultimate day (fuses blew and smell of burning wires!). We notified the owner by email as no mobile phone reception in cottage but no response or acknowledgement from owner. Not great communication!"

Rated 5/50 by Linda-Donnelly on 23rd September 2017

"We have just returned from an amazing week at the gorgeous Daisy Cottage. What a stunning location and property it is and it is right in the heart of the village but also benefiting from a rural location. The cottage was so well equipped and really felt like a home from home. I can't think of one thing that wasn't catered for. Anyone staying I would definitely recommend a visit to the Old Bowling Green, a lovely welcoming pub that serves delicious food as well. This was our first visit to the Peak District but it won't be our last and Daisy Cottage will be our choice of property. A few pics from just outside of the cottage ??"

Rated 5/50 by 21CJ_B on 3rd April 2017

"Lovely cottage in beautiful location. Very cosy and well equipped. Two pubs in village, both serving excellent food and a well stocked village store. Lots of local walks and National Trust properties to visit."

Rated 5/50 by Mike B on 31st August 2015

"The cottage is is in a lovely location. Close to Matlock if you need shops & supermarkets (5 mins drive). We chose this cottage as it sleeps 6 & is quite close to Alton Towers (45 min drive). We also visited Chatsworth House (great fun for the kids). The cottage is very well appointed with everything you could possibly need for an enjoyable stay. We even made use of the slow cooker! Great to have dinner ready after a day thrill seeking at Alton Towers! We had a very small plumbing issue but it was sorted within a few hours by the owners, so you can't complain at that kind of service, they couldn't have been more helpful. We would definitely recommend this cottage & would certainly stay here again."

Rated 4/50 by J-M M on 2nd May 2015

Rated 4/50 by Kim G on 28th June 2014

"Daisy Cottage is situated on a quiet side road away from the main street and opposite a small adventure playground. Off-road parking though note the space is tight! The local shop is nearby, as are a couple of pubs. It is equipped to a high standard with a spacious kitchen and a separate dining area. There is also a lovely little terrace at the back of the property. The living room is cosy and comfortable and the woodburner was a real treat after a wet and chilly afternoon of walking. The bedrooms were a decent size though the 3rd room is best suited to a young child. My only criticism is that there is no washing machine here so staying for a week with young children leads to quite a mountain of laundry!"

Rated 4/50 by Shona E on 28th April 2014

"A very enjoyable weeks stay in Daisy Cottage. The cottage itself had everything that we needed for a stay with children. The bedrooms were all very comfortable, the amount of games was excellent and although we had brought some of our own children's toys, we needn't had, as they spent most of the time we were in the cottage, playing with the games/ toys/ books that were there. Wifi is provided which is great and the dishwasher in the kitchen was an added bonus meaning no need to wash up whilst on holiday!!. The guest information sent before we arrived provided lots of very useful information and it was good to get this beforehand. The cottage is in a lovely location. There is parking out the front, which is an added bonus as everyone else was having to park on the main road. Although the parking in front of the cottage is tight, we managed to park our Mazda 6 after a bit of manoeuvring. We visited Chatsworth House (20 mins drive), Heights of Abraham (15mins drive), Alton Towers (45 mins drive) and also did a few walks, plenty of maps provided in the cottage. The village shop is at the top of the lane (1 min walk). We enjoyed a meal in The Bowling Green pub which has a good children's menu and had an excellent meal in Viva Italian restaurant, Matlock (just on left side of road on the way to Matlock Bath from Sainsburys). All in all we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Daisy Cottage."

Rated 4/50 by GILL M on 24th April 2014

"We enjoyed our weeks stay at Daisy Cottage. The cottage had everything we needed and myself, 12 year old son, and elderly parents had a fabulous week, driving to the many Derbyshire attractions (Heights of Abraham, Bakewell, Chatsworth, Carsington Water) all of which were only a short drive away. The cottage is in a friendly village, with a well stocked shop and post office. The cottage owners gave us lots of helpful information before our trip so that we could plan our activities. We had a great time."

Rated 5/50 by Neville W on 2nd January 2014

"had great Christmas at daisy cottage. very well maintained everything you need for cooking etc. very clean and cosy.lovely village with pub and shop. hope to come back again in the future."

Rated 4/50 by A FlipKey Verified Reviewer on 16th October 2013

"The place is great and has lots for kids to do. Location is perfect for visiting many places. Big problem is there is no parking. The one in front of the property is for a car size of a Mini. Accomodation is really for 5 to stay comfortably. I don't agree that 7 can stay comfortably."

Rated 5/50 by 300Han on 27th August 2013

"Booking the cottage was very easy and I found the owner to be very helpful and friendly in our communication. The property looks lovely from the outside, very quaint and inside is just lovely! It is very well equipped - great games to play! We had everything we needed. The beds were very comfy and we felt we had plenty of space (there were four adults in our party). The village is small and nice to walk round. There is a useful shop in the village and we ate at The Bowling Green pub one night which was also great."

Rated 4/50 by Frogbob on 27th August 2013

"We really enjoyed our stay at Daisy Cottage. It was clean, comfortable and well-equipped for young children. It is seconds away from a lovely playground and countryside walks and there is a well-stocked village shop at the end of the road. The children loved the toy and games cupboard!"

Rated 5/50 by Helen W on 16th April 2013

"We had a lovely week at Daisy Cottage, my husband and i, 4 teenagers and a 3 year old. The cottage is a perfect mix of modern and old, lovingly renovated and beautifully furnished and extremely well equipped. Toys/games and books for all ages are provided. The back courtyard is very private and secluded. Winster itself is charming and the cottage is tucked away down a no through road. A village store is well placed at the top of the road. The owners were friendly and helpful on the phone. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would have loved to stay longer. Would recommend most highly."

Rated 5/50 by Seamus999186338 on 16th April 2013

"Stayed for half term week at Daisy Cottage with Family of 5. It was a delight, well equipped and beautifully furnished, very cosy with the wood burner and in a charming Derbyshire village. An excellent location from which to explore the Peak District."

Rated 5/50 by Travelling_Carlos on 22nd March 2013

"We booked this cottage for a week away in the Peak District through www.sykescottages.co.uk the whole process was very quick and easy. The owner was very approachable and really helpful, we were travelling with a small baby and the owner was kind enough to put changing mats, toys and sterilizers in the cottage ready for our arrival. The cottage itself is lovely and far exceeded our expectations. It looked really nice from the photo's but to be honest they didn't do it justice, it was a lot more spacious than it looked. On arrival the cottage was lovely and clean and the kitchen well stocked with utentsils and equipment. The real plus about this cottage for us was that it was in a lovely small village and had a village shop at the top of the lane, this was great for essentials. The only thing to note regarding the property was that the drive way was quite tight to get on and off of, but if you take your time its not a problem. Overall highly recommended."

Rated 5/50 by Ed C on 18th March 2013

"We spent a long weekend at Daisy Cottage and we had a fantastic time. The cottage itself was very cosy, well equipped, and very well situated in the village of Winster. The farm-shop/newsagents at the end of the cobbled street is open 7 days a week and the village is also served by two accomodating pubs (Bowlers Green had a great buzz on the Saturday night). We used the cottage as a base for some road cycling around Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne and Chatsworth Estate and we couldn't have asked for a better location! The under-floor heating in the bathroom was a real treat upon returning from 50 miles of damp cycling!! We are already planning a return trip. The only slight (very slight) grumble was that one of the couples had to share a bunk-bed and not a double, however, this was soon forgotten about when we discovered the well-stocked board games draw!!! Fantastic cottage, thanks muchly. Ed and friends!!"

Rated 5/50 by Ed C on 18th March 2013

"We spent a long weekend at Daisy Cottage and we had a fantastic time. The cottage itself was very cosy, well equipped, and very well situated in the village of Winster. The farm-shop/newsagents at the end of the cobbled street is open 7 days a week and the village is also served by two accomodating pubs (Bowlers Green had a great buzz on the Saturday night). We used the cottage as a base for some road cycling around Matlock, Bakewell, Ashbourne and Chatsworth Estate and we couldn't have asked for a better location! The under-floor heating in the bathroom was a real treat upon returning from 50 miles of damp cycling!! We are already planning a return trip. The only slight (very slight) grumble was that one of the couples had to share a bunk-bed and not a double, however, this was soon forgotten about when we discovered the well-stocked board games draw!!! Fantastic cottage, thanks muchly. Ed and friends!!"