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Welcome hamper included
A complimentary welcome hamper is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk along with a few extra goodies. Please note that the size and contents of the hamper may vary from property to property and there may be regional and seasonal variances. Sadly we are unable to vary the contents according to preference, or cater for individual dietary requirements.
Starter pack included
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentarty starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing; Tea, Coffee, Milk and Sugar
A complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A complimentary starter pack is provided on your arrival which includes essentials such as tea, coffee, sugar and milk plus a welcome treat.
A Dorset complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
A Cornish complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing, Tea, Coffee, Fudge, Shortbread, Sugar, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
A Cotswolds complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
An Isle of Wight complimentary starter pack will be awaiting for you on your arrival containing fresh coffee, tea, sugar, fresh milk and biscuits.
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Lovely cottage.in great setting.
This was my second stay at this perfect cottage, which is situated in an idyllic peaceful spot, and has a lovely garden. There are field views and walks from the doorstep. It's a short drive into Bakewell and within an easy drive of Chatsworth and Buxton. The cottage is warm, comfortable and has everything you could want. It is immaculately clean and beautifully decorated, with high quality soft furnishings, and a fabulous log burner. The host is very helpful and provides a wonderful welcome hamper. I hope to stay again in the future.
A very enjoyable location for our week's stay. Well furnished and maintained and a thoughtful welcome basket. Good location for hiking and cycling, though hills to contend with since it is the Peak District. Basic pub food a short walk and plenty of other eating options in easy driving distance. Good access to Bakewell, Buxton, Chatsworth House (farm store is fantastic!)and other points of interest. We had warm sunny weather and, if high temperatures are becoming more common, a larger ceiling fan in the bedroom would be welcome.
Lovely cottage, very peaceful with a very comfortable bed and excellent bathroom. The conservatory and garden were a lovely addition and the kitchen was great. Well done Scott, a lovely place and a great base for visiting Derbyshire.
Welcoming, clean and excellent equipped cottage. Hamper stocked with a variety of luxurious goodies. Loved the layout and conservatory with even insect protection. A real homely feeling.
Lovely little cottage in a quiet village close to Bakewell. Cottage is very well equipped, everything you needed for a short stay. Welcome hamper exceeded expectations - delicious. DVD player not connected but streaming platforms were available instead. Would suggest getting a small working DVD player as there were a lot of DVD's in the utility area.
This is our second visit and it is a beautiful cottage in a beautiful part of the country! The scenery is amazing from the cottage and there is plenty to do in the surrounding area! The cottage is one of the best we have stayed in. It is spotlessly clean and decor and furnishings are wonderful. There is a lovely welcome hamper on arrival which is full of essentials as well as some yummy treats! The host has really thought of everything, cannot fault it!
We had a lovely time, despite the on and off thunderstorms! Loved the conservatory and garden and the cottage was beautiful. I didn't realise that the cottage was on such a slope, I couldn't get down to the valley on foot as it was too steep for me, which was a real shame. Think we'll have to go for flatter in future, not taking anything away from Over Haddon and it's lovely surroundings though.
Everything was perfect including the welcome pack. The property was one of the best we have been to over many years. Attention to detail was all that anyone could expect.
The cottage is lovey and very comfortable. There are a lot of great hikes in the area, and some right by the door, so you don’t even need to drive. We had a great time and would love to come back.
Excellent all round. Welcoming, well appointed, comfortable.
We had the most wonderful week in Winsmore Cottage. It’s in a stunning location and immaculately kept. Fabulous welcome pack on arrival too! We didn’t want to leave and will definitely holiday here again!
Winsmore Cottage was a perfect home from home! Nothing was overlooked in terms of quality, cleanliness and finer details
Winsmore cottage was just perfect. One of the nicest places we’ve ever stayed. Well equipped and beautifully furnished. Lively garden and conservatory. Super comfy bed.
The cottage was absolutely perfect - beautifully decorated and just perfect! There was a wonderful and generous welcome hamper awaiting our arrival and the cottage felt so cosy and welcoming. We have stayed in several holiday cottages over the years but this one is by far the best one and we will struggle to find anything as good in the future!
Enjoyed the cottage and countryside
I enjoyed a wonderful, relaxing holiday at Winsmore Cottage. The owner has put so much thought into providing everything you could want from a self-catering holiday. The cottage is situated in an extremely peaceful location. As soon as I arrived and got out of the car, I noticed the silence, no traffic noise, just birdsong, even though it is situated only two miles from Bakewell. The cottage was immaculately presented, with a very comfortable bed and every firmness/softness of pillow you could desire. The sitting room was beautiful, with a very comfortable settee, lots of books, and a log burner, leading through a useful conservatory into a very pretty garden. I enjoyed the generous hamper, filled with lots of local produce, and the toiletries provided were luxurious and were not tested on animals, which is something that is important to me. I had some contact with the owner, who was very helpful and approachable, and was extremely focused on his guest's happiness. The photos on the website don't do the cottage justice, as it is much more spacious than the photos suggest. I hope to stay at Winsmore Cottage again in the future.
We have stayed at lots of cottages over the country and Winsmore does not rate as 5 Star the settee needs replacing for comfort . We did love the conservatory and the garden but the cleaning was not up to 5 star standard.
From Rural Retreats - Winsmore Cottage is a really lovely property which always receives wonderful reviews - we are therefore very surprised by this feedback. From the owner - Thank you for your 4 star feedback. Given the number of 5 star reviews that the cottage receives from other guests, some stating that it is the best holiday cottage that they have ever stayed in, we are disappointed that you don't agree with them. We are also disappointed that you rated the cleaning less than 5 star particularly when we contacted you the day after your arrival, to which you didn't reply, to check that everything was as you would have expected. Our housekeeper visited to clean for the second week of your stay but you chose not to mention your cleaning requirements to her. We are disappointed that you didn't find the sofa comfortable as it is relatively new and bought from one of the country's premier retailers'.
Perfectly presented and exactly to our taste. Delightful private garden a bonus.
A superbly appointed cottage. Excellent decoration and furnishings which made it cosy and comfortable. The cottage was well equipped and extremely spacious. The conservatory and garden were an extra bonus and we used them both throughout our stay. Winsmore cottage is located just above the beautiful Lathkill Dale with lovely walks from the doorstep. The arrival hamper was excellent and got us off to a great start. We would highly recommend Winsmore cottage.
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