Swallows Nest

Bakewell, Bakewell & Eastern Peak District

  • 4 Star
  • A really classy little holiday retreat in a picturesque Peak District village close to all Derbyshire's myriad of attractions.

You can book this property from:

  • £455 per week
  • £65 per night
  • 4 Star

Features

Nearby activities

  • Walking
  • Cycling
  • Watersports
  • Fishing
  • Golf

Special Features

  • WiFi
  • Smart TV
  • Countryside views

Beds & bedrooms

  • Bed linen provided
  • 1 double bed

Appliances

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer

Bathrooms

  • 1 WC
  • Towels provided
  • En-suite bathroom
  • Shower

Outdoors

  • Garden or courtyard
  • Private parking
  • Secure bicycle storage
  • Rural location

Accessibility

  • On one level, no stairs
  • Walk-in shower
  • Ground floor bath/shower room
  • Ground floor WC
  • Ground floor bedroom

Important - please note

House Rules

  • Sorry, infants (aged under 2) are not allowed at this property
  • Although there are three steps to the front entrance, there is sloped access and threshold step only via the patio doors at the rear of the property.
  • Check in: 16:00
  • Check out: 10:00

Description

Swallows Nest is a classy little holiday retreat close to the centre of the picturesque and peaceful Peak District village of Birchover. This is a lovely little cottage with its picture window opening onto the patio and extensive garden, beautifully furnished and decorated lounge, quality well equipped kitchen and luxurious bedroom with sparking en suite shower room.

Explore nearby Stanton Moor with the Kings Stone and Nine Ladies Stone Circle, Cratcliff Rocks, Robin Hood's Stride and the Hermits Cave. The Limestone Way and numerous other footpaths will take you out across the wonderful Peak District hills.

There are plenty of attractions you might fancy visiting, such as Matlock Bath's cable cars, the National Tramway Museum and Peak Rail's steam trains. Surrounded by beautiful scenery, with places like Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and Bakewell market town just a few minutes' drive away.

INSIDE THE PROPERTY:

Living Room: with sofa, recliner armchair, gas coal-effect stove, wall-mounted swivel Smart TV, DVD player, WiFi; extending dining table and two chairs in the window overlooking the garden.

Kitchen: well fitted and well equipped, with electric oven, induction hob, microwave, tall fridge freezer and slim dishwasher.

Bedroom: with double bed and plenty of clothes storage space.

En Suite: with walk-in shower enclosure, WC and basin in vanity unit.

OUTSIDE:

There is a sunny patio with garden furniture and an extensive garden. 

Parking: Private parking directly outside the cottage. Secure under cover storage for bikes is available.

Reviews

Lovely cottage, wonderful welcome from the owner, couldn't do enough for us. No need to keep getting in the car with local walks on the doorstep. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would certainly recommend:)

Mrs P,

We have been to Swallows Nest a few times now and it is an amazing place. We love seeing the Birds, Pheasants, Squirrels in the garden. There are Bird Feeders and you can fill them up from the bag of food that is in the Cottage. Swallows Nest has everything you need, Fridge Freezer, Cooker, Microwave, Dishwasher, TV, DVD player, Log Burner. Bathroom has a lovely walk in shower - very powerful. Plenty of drawer space in bedroom, wardrobe with coat hangers, Hairdryer. There are Books in the living room cupboard should you be a reader. If you require any assistance the owners are only next door and they are very friendly. There are two lovely pubs within walking distance, The Druid Inn and the Red Lion, they both do fabulous food. There are places to walk in the area too should you wish. There’s a Bus Stop on the Main Street that will take you into Bakewell (not sure of timetable but there is one at the Bus Stop). All in all we have found ourselves a little Gem and can’t wait to book again.

Mrs D,

A very welcoming cottage, cosy but spacious and very well appointed, perfectly situated for bird lovers as the garden is teeming with bird life, and a good base for exploring the White Peak. We will definitely revisit sooner rather than later.

Mr A,

Lovely clean and comfortable bungalow with all amenities. Not too far from Matlock for shopping. Views from the property great.

Mrs W,

This is a lovely, cosy cottage in a great spot. The owner was very welcoming and helpful. We loved the garden, the view, and wonderful birds that visited. The village is pretty and central for many walks.

Mrs C,

Swallow Nest is the ideal place to relax. It is an annexe to the owners property and it has everything you need to make your stay wonderful. If you need anything just ask Andrew and he will gladly help. We love watching the Birds and Wildlife that visit the garden. Pheasants, Squirrels and an array of Birds are always about. There are two Public Houses within walking distance (The Druid Inn and the Red Lion), both serve gorgeous food and of course drink. The friendliness of the staff is the reason we return to this area. Plenty of walks to do if you like to explore, cottage has leaflets etc so you can see what’s on offer. This place is amazing

Mrs D,

It's a really great property

Mr L,

Excellent location very comfortable and cosy cottage .

Mr H,

This is a lovely cottage in a very good location for exploring the Peak District and its popular towns. The cottage is very well equiped with a garden that attracts many species of birds and other wildlife. This is certainly one of the best self-catering holidays we have had. A very helpful and friendly owner too.

Mr G,

Swallow's Nest cottage is perfectly formed, comfortable and the owner is a friendly, helpful host. This is our second holiday in beautiful Birchover, which says it all! An especial delight is the variety of wildlife- notably birds- you can watch while having breakfast walks from the door are excellent, and there's a reasonable bus service to Bakewell or Matlock if you want to be environmentally friendly.

Mrs B,

Fab stay, fab Annex, friendly welcoming owners, lots of great places to visit pretty near by, the Druid Inn did good food, thanks

Mr C,

Perfect!

Mr G,

The cottage was lovely. We enjoyed the location and home from home comforts. The amount of wildlife kept my husband (photographer) busy for hours. Lovely owners, good communication.

Mrs P,

Lovely cottage and excellent location. Highly recommended

Mrs P,

Great cosy Cottage in wonderful area.

Mrs P,

Made welcome when we arrived asked for somewhere to leave our bikes put in shed gave us the key plenty of wildlife out of back door

Mr L,

Swallows Nest is perfect for us, in the right position for visiting so many places. It also is comfortable and has enough space for us (one of us is in a wheelchair). Owner and his son are very friendly and helpful. It's nice knowing you can go and settle in quickly with no worries, in a lovely and peaceful setting. This is now a regular place for us to stay each year !

Mr D,

A really lovely property in a tranquil setting.

Mrs G,

We love Swallows Nest so much we’ve just been for our 5th visit. Two lovely pubs within walking distance, if you love to walk there are places to explore. If you just want to chill out and relax come stay here you won’t regret it

Mrs D,

perfect accommodation for 2 lovely view over owners garden plenty of bird watching 2 pubs with food within walking distance

Mr T,

Enjoyable stay but no welcome pack ! A pint of milk would have been nice

Mr M,

A lovely place to stay!!

Mr C,

Lovely, comfortable cottage and we were made to feel very welcome.

Mrs L,

I spent a wonderful 5 nights at 'Swallows Nest'. It was the perfect base for exploring the Peak District. The owner welcomed me and the moment I stepped into the property I felt at home. It was cosy & clean. It's very comfortable, well equipped and so tranquil. The only sound you can hear is birdsong, the owner left me some seeds for the bird table. It was a joy to sit in the recliner and watch the birds and a squirrel too! Highly recommend Swallows Nest for a relaxing break!

Mrs L,

Excellent cottage. Very comfortable and warm. The owner very helpful when we had puncture. Highly recommend.

Mr W,

Lovely clean bright cottage with the added touch of visits from local wild life.

Mrs H,

A fabulous little cottage with everything you could need. Very comfortable and warm. Locality is great for exploring the peak district.

Mrs R,

Very cosy, well equipped cottage, ideally located for walks. The owner is very friendly and welcoming. Two pubs in the village both serving good food.

Mr N,

We expected Swallow's Nest to be good, but it exceeded our expectations! Beautifully presented property in a lovely setting. We will definitely be back. Many thanks.

Mrs G,

Location

MATLOCK

Matlock used to be a thriving tourist destination in Victorian times when the railway reached the town and visitors used to come to take the ‘mild water cure’ in the many spa hotels. It still is very much on the tourist map being the ideal place from which to explore all the many local attractions but also a place that really ‘lives’ with independent shops, a couple of supermarkets and Dale Road with its numerous pubs, cafes and restaurants.

Set in a cauldron of hills, there are lots of days out to be had close by. Matlock Bath has got to be on your list. A 2-penny ride on a tram at the National Tramway Museum will take you back in time. Peak Rail’s trains steam up the valley to give you another taste of the past. And then of course you can explore Sir Richard Arkwright’s Industrial Revolution village at the head of the Derwent Valley World Heritage Corridor.

Matlock is in the centre of everything even when you look to the east towards Chesterfield because this opens up another vista of attractions. Chesterfield itself with its colourful market square is worth a visit. Hardwick Hall, of Bess of Hardwick fame, is not much further. How about storming Bolsover Castle’s battlements or being one of the ‘Merry Men’ in Robin Hood’s Sherwood Forest.

Local pubs - The Thorn Tree, Twenty Ten Bar and the White Lion in Starkholmes.