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

Cottage in Ashbourne with private pool and kitchen

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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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  • Place, Dovedale National Nature Reserve
  • Place, Ilam Park
  • Place, Tissington Hall
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)

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.

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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 Harrison Park, or consider a night out at Blackbrook House. Kayaking and parasailing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cave exploring and horse riding nearby.
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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

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Dog & Partridge Country Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Old Dog - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Birds - ‬9 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

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 241 out of 251 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 251 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 251 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 251 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 251 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay again. Will be back… again!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wow! This short break has been truly amazing, first time in a cottage and it didn't disappoint. The hospitality of the host was beyond expectations, the pool excellent. We will definitely be booking again. Thanks very much.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 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

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

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

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.
Thorpe Cloud View from rear garden of cottage
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

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

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

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

James T.

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

Short break for two “oldies”

Excellent 5 star property with top class facilities - highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 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

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

Perfect way spend my birthday

Was just perfect
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019

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

Brad S., Manchester UK

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

Pure relaxation

Cannot praise this cottage enough.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jayne S.

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

Beautiful cottage

What a beautiful cottage in such a wonderful location. The cottage had everything we could of wished for and the pool was the icing on the cake. Will definitely be back 😊
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rob M.

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

Great Property & Location

The cottage was even better than expected, and was warm, comfortable, very well equipped, and spotlessly clean. Set in a quiet, and peaceful location, with views of the surrounding countryside. The swimming pool was definitely an added bonus, and was much bigger than it looks on the photos. We really enjoyed our stay, and didn't want to leave.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Matt B.

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

Another great holiday

This is our second time back at the cottage. The pool is brilliant and much bigger than it appears in the photos. The surrounding are is beautiful and the cottage is really clean, snug and well kitted out. Another great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

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

Cannot rate this place highly enough!

Beautiful cottage in a fantastic location to explore the Peak District. Very well maintained with all the home comforts you could want. The pool was absolutely amazing and quite newly refurbished - it is such a fantastic find - I would definitely recommend and will definitely return!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gina A.

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

Cozy cottage

We enjoyed a perfect weekend here for my husband's 50th. A lovely cozy cottage with all the home comforts, with a superb pool area. Beautiful walks on your doorstep and excellent restaurants close by. Thank you Ray and Julie!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 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

Carol B.

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And...relax...

This was our second stay in less than 6 months! We absolutely LOVE it here - the views, the pool, the cottage are all stunning! Perfect, cosy hideaway with the added bonus of the private pool and jacuzzi!
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick M., lIVERPOOL

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

Fantastic

Couldn't ask for more Just book it, you won't be disappointed.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Kim A.

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Kim and Pete

Lovely week, the weather wasn’t brilliant but who cares with the lovely pool. Ray and Julie are the perfect hosts, The cottage is lovely and very well equipped. Plenty of places to eat locally and brilliant walks on the doorstep, We can’t wait to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

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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