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Style and Comfort - Welcome to The Bobbin

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, coffee/tea maker
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Outdoor dining

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Ashford in the Water, ENG
  • Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Haddon Hall Manor
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Chatsworth House
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪55 min drive‬

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Style and Comfort - Welcome to The Bobbin

This delightful Grade II listed cottage (part of an old Stocking Mill) nestling in the picturesque Peak District benefits from being only a few steps away from the village tearoom & 2 cracking pubs! Cycle on the Monsal Trail or walk in the stunning grounds at Chatsworth House, both are easily accessible and glorious views await. A visit to the nearby market town of Bakewell to sample the infamous Bakewell Pudding, is also a must! Our aim has been to make The Bobbin, an extremely comfortable 'home from home' !

The cottage is split over three floors and comprises:
Kitchen, Sitting Room with eating area, Double Bedroom, Twin Room and Family Bathroom on the top floor.

There is a shared Courtyard to the rear, accessible from the kitchen with table and chairs and an outhouse for laundry and a freezer and the for bicycles.

Regarding children playing outside, please be advised there is no gate to close off the Courtyard.

Also, the staircase is steep and may not be suitable for very young children, ie toddlers and the elderly.

Guest access:
Guests can park in front of/near to the property and have access via the right hand side of the building and via the kitchen to the Courtyard at the rear of the cottage.

The neighbourhood:
The Bobbin is perfectly situated in the heart of the village & ideal for those with & without transport. Ashford in the Water is steeped in history & with the Monsal Trail on the doorstep, there is plenty to see & do. You can enjoy a day out visiting Derbyshire's jewel, Chatsworth or pop into Bakewell & then on to Haddon Hall. Nearby Hassop Station has a wonderful café, book & gift store too with cycle/bike hire available.

Other things to note:
Wood Burning Stove
We supply some logs to get you going in the Winter months-December/January/February
More logs available to purchase from supermarkets in Bakewell
Books, DVDs and Board Games
Complementary Soap, Shower/Bath Gel and Shampoo for your use
100% Cotton Bedlinen
Divan Beds with pocket sprung mattresses
Feather Pillows & Non Allergenic Pillows available
Wooden and padded coat hangers
Travel Cot, Highchair and bottom cotton sheet available on request

During your stay at this cottage, you'll be within walking distance of Bakewell Golf Club. The cottage includes amenities such as free WiFi and a kitchen.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine and a fireplace
  • Free WiFi
  • Just a 2-minute drive from Bakewell Golf Club and a few minutes from Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio

Laundry

  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Spelunking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 20

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Style Comfort Welcome to The Bobbin
Style and Comfort - Welcome to The Bobbin Bakewell
Style and Comfort - Welcome to The Bobbin Private vacation home

Style and Comfort - Welcome to The Bobbin Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 26 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 26 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 26 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 26 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 26 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tina B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous stay
The Bobbin is a beautiful, cosy house in a fantastic location. Well thought out accommodation and has everything you need. Talking with Debra and Simon was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brianna

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay at The Bobbin and just wish it were longer. The cottage is cosy and inviting, and it was our perfect home base to explore Derbyshire. Everything was clean, Simon was wonderfully communicative, and we loved the tip about going to the Ashford Arms for dinner. It was so good we went back the next night. We're already dreaming up an excuse to stay here again!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jan D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
possibly need, host communicate extreme well. Fab location could walk to 2 pubs with great food, a shop and tea roo.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place
Lovely little cottage in Ashford a sufficient distance that you cannot hear the A6 Attentive friendly owners Would recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay in the Peak District
Lovely property in nice location. Easy for a visit to Bakewell and surrounding area. Very clean & cosy cottage and we hope to come again, thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alison B., Leicestershire

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and comfortable
Only had 3 nights to enjoy the area, but provision of maps was very welcome and easy access for lovely countryside, especially biking on the Monsal Trail. Simon and Debs were most helpful with information and communication before our arrival and had easy control of the heating after unusual cold weather!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
A quaint Little Cottage
Very central to the village of Ashford in the water. Local bus but not sure how often it is. Two Local pubs serving great food. Very clean and comfy beds. No problem parking in the street outside property. Overall a comfortable stay. VERY QUIET
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
A quirky little property in a beautiful location, clean and well presented throughout, certainly would not have any hesitation returning,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kamal B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in peak!
Great stay in wonderful cottage! Very clean, comfortable, and well located.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
August 2023
We had a wonderful stay at this property. It was in a perfect spot for us to explore the peak district and Ashford is a beautiful and quiet village (we totally recommend Aisseford tearoom for breakfast and check out the Sheep bridge on the river). The cottage itself was beautifully presented with lots of charming features and had everything we needed for a short break. We are already thinking about dates for a return visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sarah P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Peak District stay
We had a great time staying at the bobbin, which we found to be just as it was described and perfect for a weekend with friends. Ashford in the water is a lovely place, close to Bakewell and Chatsworth. There are lots of walks nearby and the pub round the corner does fantastic food. Owners were very friendly and helpful, would definitely like to return.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

4/10 Poor

Peter O., Iowa, USA

Liked: Cleanliness
Cramped and Basic
We found The Bobbin to be cramped and rather dark inside with a disappointing outside concrete courtyard that is shared by other properties and that has a view of several dustbins. The kitchen is small with limited facilities. There is for example no microwave or dishwasher. Also, the fridge did not have a freezer section. We found it somewhat difficult preparing and cooking meals in such a compact space. The property is on three stories with the bathroom and toilet on the top floor. Getting to the top floor entails climbing treacherously steep stairs with narrow treads. On the plus side, there is a pub within walking distance. The second pub in the village is closed at present. We felt so constrained by the tightness of the space in The Bobbin that we spent one night at the nearby Riverside House Hotel in a room with an outside terrace. It felt wonderful to be able to sit outside with a view of grass and flowers. The restaurant there was exceptional.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Laura W., London

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely return visit to this charming and cosy cottage
Second time visiting the Bobbin with some friends. Cottage is really well equipped and very comfortable. We will return!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

James M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place for a long weekend
Everything provided as described. The location was great with easy access to walks, made better by the supply of local OS Maps. It is also not too far to Bakewell. The ducks by the river were great entertainment for a 1 year old too.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sagarika B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful location!
We loved our week at The Bobbin. It was a delightful cottage full of character and in a great location. Thanks to Debs and Simon for their timely communication which helped us a lot. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachel H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect weekend away
Perfect get away location for our girls weekend. The bobbin was just what we needed with great suggestions from Debra and Simon for places to eat
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in lovely village
My daughter and her friends loved the cottage….perfect for weekend stay
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Daniel S., Stanstead Abbotts, UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Just perfect..!
Such a lovely, little cottage in a picturesque village. Could not have been happier with our choice. All communication was straightforward and check in was seamless. Ideal for a visit to Chatsworth.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Steve P.

Liked: Cleanliness
A short break around Ashford in the water.
A great cozy cottage in the peaceful village of Ashford. Ideal location for outdoor activities and only 5 minutes from Bakewell. The owners welcomed us at the property and all the details of the cottage were clearly explained.

10/10 Excellent

Stacey A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic break
The Bobbin was a fantastic location for a great weekend away. Small and cosy, but with everything we needed. Communication was easy and we felt well looked after. The village is stunning! We enjoyed feeding the ducks, sampling the tea room's ice cream and drinking in the beer garden while our little girl played on the playpark. Very enjoyable and relaxing. Bakewell is 5 mins drive away and had plenty of takeaway/food/shopping options. We also enjoyed visiting Hassop Station and walking along the Monsal Trail - stunning views. We'd happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Jamie H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage in a lovely location
We had a wonderful stay at The Bobbin and it was a perfect location for Chatsworth House and the Monsail trail. The cottage was clean and had all the amenities you would require and Simon was very friendly from start to finish. We ate at the Bulls Head a 3 minute walk from the cottage and the food was lovely. We will definitely be back! Thank You soo much
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Nicole O.

Absolutely wonderful!
Everything about our stay at The Bobbin was perfect! Debs was excellent with communication and Simon was there to greet us with the keys and to give us a quick tour of the cottage; he even carried our ridiculously heavy bags up the stairs for us! The Bobbin is cosy, very well maintained, and perfect for any type of stay. The location is excellent for walks around the village or for exploring the beauty of the Peak District. If you're looking for a quiet place with tons of charm and fantastic hosts this is the place for you! Are your dates available? What are you waiting for? Reserve The Bobbin now and you won't be disappointed!! Thanks Debs and Simon; we cannot wait for a chance to return :)
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019

8/10 Good

Lucinda F.

Cosy, good location
Facilities good shame the bathroom was on the 3rd floor
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Paul S.

Beautiful cottage! Warm, cosy & very well equipped.
Beautiful cottage in a lovely village. Debs & Simon have thought of everything to make The Bobbin a great place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Lovely, warm and welcoming property...
Simon was very welcoming and helpful on arrival. The Bobbin is perfectly located for visits to Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Stanage Edge. The house itself is pretty and quaint with all of the amenities that you would expect. The owners even provided us with butter, bread and milk for our stay which was very kind. The village has some lovely pubs/eateries which we enjoyed (The Bull and The Ashworth Arms). Overall, a lovely, warm and welcoming property perfectly situated for a fun-filled trip to the Peak District.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2017