Ivy Cottage Interior

Entrance to the cottage is via the handbuilt, wooden, double-glazed conservatory measuring 18 feet long. It offers an immediate warm space not only to come into and to gather yourself before going out, but also affords a really pleasant place to sit, read and observe the garden with many wild birds on the feeders. It has a chaise longue and comfortable chairs round a table and an ottoman, very useful to sit and get walking boots on and off!

From the conservatory you enter the spacious entrance hall with period furniture, table and well-stocked bookcases. This is a welcoming entrance to the cottage. It has an original ruabon tiled floor with large rug to enhance the cosy feel.

The sitting room is off the hall and has a multi-fuel wood burner which we provide all fuel for. Comfortable sofas and chairs make it a really cosy and attractive room with a tasteful atmosphere. It has a grandmother clock and works of art collected by the family over many years hang on the walls. It is fully carpeted with a large colourful rug. There is a flat screen tv, a dvd player and a good selection of dvds as well as a digital radio/CD player and secure wifi (with super fast broadband).

To the other side of the hall is the dining room. This is again a charming, spacious room and has has a really original feel with its Victorian black iron range [not in use] in the original cottage fireplace and stone mantelpiece. A full dining table easily provides seating for six people.

Beyond the dining room is the recently converted kitchen. This is a light and airy room with tiled floor, shaker units, wooden worktops, Belfast sink, dual-fuel Smeg range cooker (electric oven and gas hob) and fridge. It is extremely well equipped with cooking utensils and pans (inlcuding Le Creuset casserole pans, a paella pan and wok) should you wish to cook your own meals from scratch and we provided a range of herbs spices, oils and other provisions.

We provide a generous supply of mugs, glasses, crockery and cutlery, knowing the frustration of running out when only offered 6 of everything!

The utility room houses the dishwasher, washing machine, freezer, microwave and sink. There is also an ironing board, iron and we provided dishwasher tablets, washing up and washing liquid should you require these.

Both bathrooms have been recently upgraded and equipped. The upstairs shower room is off the little landing at the top of the stairs just outside the main bedroom and has a modern Mira combi shower, wc and basin. There is also a wall electric heater which quickly supplements the radiator if required. The downstairs bathroom off the back of the entrance hall has ruabon tiled floor and rugs. There is a recess bath with electric shower, wc and basin.

Fuel and power inc. in rent. The central hearing is fuelled by LPG and there are generous radiators in every room. We have also supplied separate electric heaters for most rooms should you require an extra ‘boost’. We leave a generous supply of kiln-dried logs and smokeless coal.

Bed linen and towels (including tea towels, j-cloths, pan cleaners) inc. in rent. Kitchen and bathroom cleaning supplies are also provided should you require them.

Comprehensive supply of information on local attractions and activities. Local guide books and map to use during stay.

We leave a small welcome pack for you which includes and bottle of wine, artisan cake and milk. There will always be a starter supply of tea bags and coffee.

Roadside parking outside cottage.

Charming enclosed cottage garden, patio and garden furniture with anchor plate chain bike lockup.

One well-behaved dog is welcome.

Strictly no smoking in the cottage or garden.

Shop 2 miles and pub 2 mins walk (currently closed - Oct. 2020).

Comprehensive choice of shops, supermarkets in Buxton 5 miles / 10mins in car.

Note: No stag/hen and similar. Unsuitable for toddlers.