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5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

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Luxury pool complex, totally unique. Full refurbishment 2020. 8:30am to 8:30pm
Luxury 11m 30 feet long pool. No entry in day of departure.
Hot tub. You can heat this up as you like. Jets may or may not be available.
Bathroom in the pool area may not be in use and hot water may not be available.
Lounge with sofa bed

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Ashbourne, Derbyshire
  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Ilam Park
    ‪18 min walk‬
  • Tissington Hall
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪72 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

1 half bathroom

Shower room 1

Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)

5 Star holiday cottage with its own private indoor pool. Situated in Thorpe, a delightful village at the southern end of the White Peak area of the Peak National Park, Thorpe Cloud View cottage is a charming holiday location within the four-acre grounds of, but set apart from, Thorpe House, a late Georgian limestone grade two listed building of considerable character. The cottage, allocated the top rating of five stars, has uninterrupted views of Thorpe Cloud, at the entrance to Dovedale, the limestone gorge which separates Derbyshire and Staffordshire. The surrounding areas provide excellent walking. The picturesque Derbyshire market town of Ashbourne is just some 3 miles away; the spa town of Buxton, and the historic houses of Chatsworth, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall and Kedleston are all within easy access. Alton Towers, the UK’s largest leisure park is only a twenty-minute drive away. Arrival is from 3pm and departure before 9:30am.

Property manager

Ray & Julie
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Pool
Hot tub
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free WiFi

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 9:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Beware of the open deep pond/fountain/pool etc.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
No smoking in cottage/swimmingpool. OK outside

Important information

You need to know

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
This property uses solar energy
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Ashbourne

Located in Ashbourne, this cottage is in a rural area and in the mountains. Tissington Hall and The Old Manor are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Peak District National Park and Dovedale National Nature Reserve. Looking to enjoy an event or a game while in town? See what's going on at Uttoxeter Racecourse, or consider a night out at Blackbrook House. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and parasailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain climbing.
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Ashbourne, Derbyshire

What's nearby

  • Dovedale National Nature Reserve - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Ilam Park - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Tissington Hall - 6 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Carsington Water - 18 min drive - 12.5 km
  • Alton Towers - 19 min drive - 16.0 km

Getting around

  • Uttoxeter Station - 28 min drive
  • East Midlands Airport (EMA) - 61 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ye Olde Vaults - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Betty's Sewing Box - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Birds - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪House of Beer Ashbourne - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Does 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared) have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool types include heated pools.

Is 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared) pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared)?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is 5* Detached Stone Cottage with a Private Indoor Pool (Not Shared) located?

Situated in the mountains, this cottage is 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Dovedale National Nature Reserve and 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Peak District National Park. Ilam Park and Edward and Vintage are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 235 out of 243 reviews
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Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 243 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 243 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 243 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed for our third time and already booked our fourth! Beautiful cottage and amazing pool… both always spotless. Very helpful and friendly owner and beautiful area for walks.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy cottage and Country Charm

Beautiful elegant cottage, wonderful ambiance and surrounded by incredible scenery. Equipped with everything you could think of and more. Owners super helpful and friendly.Pool a bonus, brilliant to chill after visiting the local beauty spots some of which are practically on the doorstep.The only downside - we only had 3 nights. Hope to visit again at sometime.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!!!

I could not recommend this place enough. It’s immaculately clean, has everything you could ever need, is perfectly situated and the views are immense. To add to that, the pool is second to none. Ray and Julie were perfect hosts, giving clear explanations of all the important info. It really is a diamond of a place and I’d definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quiet and peaceful break.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Another lovely stay at this property. Was exactly as our first visit last year. It's a great property, clean and well equipped. Any questions were answered by Ray & Julie. Love the pool, which is great to use after a day of exploring the local area. We had a fab time here.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Superb property

great pool and local to most places within max 30mins drive. the pool must be at least 15m long and 6m wide.Bottle of prosecco and tea and coffee and milk and sugar if you didn't bring any.The Cottage and pool very clean and tidy would stay again and recommend to any couples for a quiet getaway and to go around the Peak District.nearest shop 10 mins drive. great Pubs local for meals if you didn't want to cook.Great hosts and it was all ready to move in. with a tour of the property and pool from them.Car Parking plenty space as i got my Bentley in with ease
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vasavi P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Easter Break

Amazing and very relaxing , the cottage and swimming pool along with the picturesque locations was totally an experience to cherish.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Second time staying and just as good as the first. We will be back again!
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mike S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great stay

Great stay
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

ABDULLAH

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Excellent property. Swimming pool and jacuzzi were very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing stay

Had a lovely time at the cottage, Ray was super helpful and the pool was also fantastic. Will definitely come back!
Stayed 14 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Everything you could want

This was our second visit. This is a really well-designed and characterful small cottage with a large (and warm!) private pool a short distance across the garden. There are fabulous views of the lower part of the White Peak area from the cottage, and walks from the door or from Ilam - a couple of miles away. The hosts offer a warm welcome. Another great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Clare D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Gorgeous cottage and pool

We loved this cottage! Super cosy, beautiful features, amazing views. The pool was brilliant.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

.perfect

We had a long weekend stay in Thorpe view cottage. The cottage is well furnished, clean and cosy. The garden is well maintained with exceptional views. The pool is a great feature, was used every day. Ray and Julie are warm and welcoming hosts. Good location, ideal for walker's and cyclists. We had a hearty meal on two occasions at the Old dog pub, served by friendly landlord and staff.All in all we had agreat stay,will certainly return.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A haven in the countryside

We planned a three night stay buy had to cut it short for family reasons.We were delighted with our choice. An old cottage on the outside with modern facilities inside.The welcome pack was much appreciated. The facilities were as described. The pool was great. We booked it really, as a back up for bad weather. The only problem was that the weather was so good we only used it once and it was more like a sauna around the edge but refreshing in the water,We planned to use the pub but never got around to it. Make sure you have your groceries on board if self-catering, though Ashbourne is quite close. ‘We’walked( my wife uses a mobility scooter) to1 Ashbourne and back via the Tissington Trail. It was fine. Very happy with our choice. We have used VRBO for years and have been very happy with the arrangements. Enjoy!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepak S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay

3rd time visit and will be coming back again soon. Kids absolutely love it.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

GEORGE L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A fantastic place to stay

We absolutely loved this place, the photos do not do it justice. Can't wait to stay again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent cottage

Really enjoyed our stay here. Lovely cottage and pool was great. We will definitely return
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Cottage

Fantastic cottage for our short break. Communication with owner and directions to the property were perfect. The cottage was spotless on arrival and the pool was even better than the photos. The surrounding area was beautiful and great for walking. All in all one of the best short breaks we’ve ever had.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing

This was my second time at this property. It does not disappoint. Beautiful cottage and surroundings. Will definitely be back!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Highly recommend

A beautiful location and a lovely place to stay. Really clean and everything you need. Friendly host but private stay. Fabulous pool. Great walks from the doorstep. Hope to return
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

paul t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Christmas Break

This is a beautiful quiet cottage finished to a high standard with everything you need for a chilled relaxing holiday.Communication with Ray and Julie was great and the pool was an amazing addition to the cottage.The location is perfect for walking Dovedale 30 mins, Tissington trail 20 mins and the Old Dog Pub which was very welcoming 10 minutes walk.Cannot fault the whole package and would not hesitate to revisit in the future.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fabulous property

Lovely get away from it all location for a couple of days rest and relaxation.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A great place to stay!

We had a lovely stay here. It was spotless, well equipped and the host Ray was friendly and helpful with any requests. Thank you for the milk too, it was much appreciated! We loved the private swimming pool, this is a great feature to have after exploring the local area. We hope to come back again next year!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent

Excellent cottage, great hosts and fantastic pool. The family had a great time.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mike A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fantastic Peaks Property

We had a fabulous 3- night break at this beautiful property. Ray, the property owner, was very welcoming and helpful and the property itself is perfectly located, spotlessly clean, well equipped and beautifully furnished. The swimming pool is a fantastic feature which we made use of every day. A great short break and we will definitely be returning.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

About the host

Hosted by Ray & Julie

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Julie and Ray have owned this property for the last 20 years. The standards are always getting higher as we receive great feedback and ideas from the guests.

Why they chose this property

We are told by the guests that this is the best cottage they have stayed in with the amazing indoor swimming pool (not shared) and the fabulous stone cottage together with the large garden and incredible views over to the hills including Thorpe Cloud View (this featured in the last Robin Hood movie with white horse image on the hill). The cottage is ideal in all weather, cool in the summer and warm in the winter with the log burner and the eco-friendly central heating.

What makes this property unique

Outside:
A private estate with fantastic gardens in all 4 acres.
The Holiday Cottage enjoys uninterrupted view of the hills of Thorpe Cloud at Dovedale. Often you will be able to watch sheep and lambs, cows, bulls and calves, many types of birds including woodpeckers all from the secluded outside seating area of the holiday cottage.

Indoor Swimming Pool & Luxury Jacuzzi. This opulent swimming pool is heated to 31 degrees. It is about 1.4meters deep and 14 metres (40 ft) long. Ideal for the serious swimmer, for the beginner or for the children. The Jacuzzi has its own heating control and has jets from the sides and the bottom of the seat.

Utility Room:
Eco friendly remote central heating system (biomass wood pellets)
Washing machine and dryer.

Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service:
The cottage is cleaned after each guest visit. Towels and bed-linen are provided (this includes a towel for each guest in the cottage and also a second towel for each guest in the poolroom). Our gardener tends to the grounds and may start early (7.00am). Also our handy man is often around keeping everything looking great. This will include moving and loading wood pellets to a centralized green energy heating system.

Other:
Galleried landing over the lounge/sitting room gives an open spacious feeling.

Languages:

English

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