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  Sheldon Cottage, and the complex was simply perfect and we thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Wheeldon Tree Cottages.

Hazel & Steve have clearly thought of everything (for both humans... read more and dogs) and we cannot fault a thing. We have already recommended it to family and we are hoping to book another stay before the end of the year.

Thank you for everything, and for providing the perfect accommodation.

We just had to leave this review online so that everyone else can see how much we enjoyed our stay at Wheeldon Tree Cottages.

Until next time.

  We booked last minute, to stay 3 nights between Christmas and New Year. We called Steve first to check about dogs and then booked easily online. The cottage has everything... read more we needed - the weather wasn’t kind to us, so the large washing machine in the laundry was very useful. I was working remotely 1 day from the cottage and no issues with WiFi. Loved that we could recycle our rubbish and the cottage was spotless. A really magical break, which included a couple of go’s at ‘that hill’! Steve even let us know the cottage would be ready early, which was a lovely touch

  A perfect Christmas retreat! - We spent Christmas in the farmhouse with family and it was wonderful. Chocolate box countryside and a perfect family retreat, beautifully equipped and furnished with lots of Christmas touches. Steve... read more and Hazel put a lot of effort into Wheeldon Cottages and it shows. The wood burning hot tub was great and the little honesty shop proved very handy. The kitchen easily accommodated a full turkey dinner. Fantastic oven and hob! Thanks for a great and memorable stay

  My third stay at Wheeldon, but the first under the new ownership. It was great to see the best is being retained and also to see a gradual update/refresh... read more underway.

We had an excellent family Christmas in both Sheldon (ideal for those less mobile) and Elliott cottages. We spent most of our time in Sheldon as it was more spacious for the joint gatherings and it also meant we could enjoy the beautiful valley views (when the clouds cleared!).

It was a pleasure to return to Derbyshire and the beautiful Peak District. I echo the positive comments others have made. I wholeheartedly recommend and would happily return again in future.

  Beautiful cottages in the countryside - Very comfortable cottage with everything you need. We stayed for 4 nights and this is our 3rd short break in Ollernshaw cottage. Wheeldon trees has a few self-contained cottages, with... read more on site laundry and an honesty shop.
Steve was very helpful and friendly.

  This was our second stay at Wheeldon Trees and again we had a fantastic time. We stayed in the Farmhouse this time, which has recently been transformed into a... read more lovely holiday cottage. It is really well equipped with everything you need for a fantastic self catering holiday. The kitchen is brilliant for cooking and socialising together around the table and we found the whole place cosy on the winter evenings. As before everything was immaculate and great quality. The location is lovely with fabulous views of the Peak District but easy access to Bakewell, Buxton and Chatsworth, plus some good pub food nearby. We look forward to our next stay.

  Lovely set of stone cottages in the Peak District. Great welcome on arrival, including a welcome bag with eggs, butter, cake, chocolate and more! Private patio area out the back... read more of our cottage and there was a small general store and a games room which we made use of. Also, there are plenty of maps available for walks from the cottage. Would definitely recommend for families and couples.

  Just returned from a lovely relaxed weekend at Wheeldon Trees Cottages. We were two couples staying in Sheldon Cottage which is wheelchair accessible, all on one level and nicely... read more laid out, very tastefully decorated and wonderfully clean. There was a welcome bag full of quality goodies and the general impression was one of very high quality without being stuffy at all.

Steve, the owner, popped round to welcome us, check that we had everything we needed and share some tips about local walks and so on before leaving us to enjoy our weekend. We cooked for ourselves and were not short of any utensils or equipment and the neat expanding table meant we had plenty of room to dine.

We liked that ther were lots of thoughtful little touches such as headtorches and umbrellas by the door, a little bottle of olive oil for cooking and so on. It's clear that there is someone paying great attention to detail here.

The four of us took Steve's advice and borrowed the e-bikes for a ride up the Tissington trail, which is an old railway track turned into a very pleasant cycle and walking path. The e-bikes were brand new and very simple to operate after a couple of minutes explanation.

The scenery around the area really is extremely beautfiul, with a stunning view from our cottage. If we had been staying longer we could have used the maps for what looked like some great walks straight from the front door.

There's a secluded little patio area at the back of the cottage which would be perfect for a summer's evening but it was too chilly for that, although the cottage itself was lovely and toasty with undefloor heating throughout - powered by a ground source heat pump from what it says in the handbook. The night sky was wonderfully clear so we did a little star gazing too.

The bathrooms were perfectly clean - they really looked like they had just been installed and the bed was very comfortable.

We didn't use most of the available facilities (honesty shop, laundry room, EV charger, games room and so on) but they looked every bit as tasteful and well thought out as the cottage itself.

Overall - a wonderful, cosy place to stay for a quiet and relaxing break. A very high quality cottage with a warm and friendly feeling. Just lovely.

  We had a fantastic week. The cottage was very well equipped and extremely comfortable for a Winter break. It was set in a beautiful location with some wonderful walks nearby.... read more We would definitely return !

  We had a lovely stay at Critchlow Cottage. The cottage was so well equipped with everything you could possibly need in the kitchen, a lovely bathroom, comfortable bed, fluffy... read more towels and lots of information to hand on the surrounding area. The honesty shop was a great touch and our host Steve was excellent. We were also left a welcome bag of goodies on arrival including eggs, butter, coffee, tea and some chocolate treats which were much appreciated. The cottage was extremely clean and tidy. The area itself was fantastic for walking/hiking and we had a good walk from the door of the cottage out to Chrome Hill. We would definitely recommend Steve and Wheeldon Tree Cottages to anyone wanting a perfect getaway in the Peak District and we look forward to returning in the future.

  From the first point of contact it was clear we were dealing with the crème de la crème of self-catering holidays. We had a specific request after booking to ensure... read more the stay was special for our children, one of whom is autistic. Steve responded promptly to our emails with the perfect solution. The online booking system is smooth and user-friendly, and we felt confident that this would be a lovely holiday from the outset.
On arrival, the cleanliness of the cottage could not be faulted - from the kitchen and all the crockery and cutlery, which was immaculate, to the bedding in both bedrooms - freshly laundered, clean and inviting, which is super important for me to feel at home. In addition to this, the additional touches like the welcome pack and the complimentary toiletries gave a luxe feel to the stay; it married the kind of boutique B&B we would have stayed in before we became parents with everything we now need as a family of four.
The facilities such as the honesty shop - with Halloween sweets for the children - and the games room with the air hockey table really show that Steve and Hazel have thought about their guests and anticipated their needs. Feeling welcomed without any sense of intrusion is a delicate balance but at Wheeldon Trees, this balance has been achieved to perfection. The surrounding area is absolutely beautiful and the walks from the cottage offer some of the most breathtaking scenery I think I've ever seen.
This is a very classy establishment run by people who not only know hospitality but are quite clearly redefining it for the needs of the modern family. I can't fault it - Steve and Hazel, thank you so much. We had an absolute blast. Our son - who usually asks when we're going home every night when we're on holiday - didn't ask us once for the entirety of our stay. Instinctively, he felt at home. This was the greatest gift of all for us, and it made our year.
We will be back!
Thank you, Wheeldon Trees - Steve and Hazel, for giving us some fabulous family memories to cherish. xxx

  We had three cottages for a family celebration weekend. Each cottage suited the occupants beautifully. They were well furnished and equipped, and cosy and comfortable. The surrounding... read more scenery was gorgeous and it was a real pleasure to stay there.

  Steve has thought of everything to make his guests feel comfortable and relaxed - including, for those with an EV, a reliable 7Kw charger. Wheeldon Trees is also in one... read more of the loveliest parts of the Peak District. It is the best holiday rental we have stayed in. We will stay there again.

  We had a brilliant NYE at the Wheeldon Trees Cottages. Loved the games room (and beating my son at some of the Wii games!) and all the little surprises... read more that made staying here a treat. Glorious countryside and excellent recommendations of where to eat locally after long walks.

  Enjoyed a really comfortable stay in the Walkers Rest. Ideal for a couple and superbly equipped.
Can highly recommend the use of the electric bikes loaned to us by Steve.... read more The ride took us to a lovely coffee and ice cream place just a short ride away.
Lots of really nice walks starting from the front door of the cottage.
We’ve recommended the cottages to our friends, and I’m sure we’ll be back again ourselves.

  Had a fantastic few days in the Peak District, staying in Lomas cottage. Everything is well thought out and really comfortable. The location is perfect and peaceful with walks from... read more the door as well as places to explore a bit further away. Will hopefully be back before too long.

  Beautiful cottage - we stayed in the Critchlow Cottage for 7 nights in October which is ideal for 2 but can sleep 3 - the facilities are superb and the... read more location was just want we wanted - ideally situated near Buxton and Bakewell and plenty of walking direct from the cottage - we visited the local pub the Royal oak on several occasions and really enjoyed the food and drinks. This pub can be walked to in roughly half an hour via a quiet country road. Overall loved our stay here

  We stayed at the Farmhouse for a three day family reunion at the end of September and we could not have been happier with the: accommodation, location, welcome and facilities.The... read more Farmhouse is the largest of the cottages at Wheeldon Trees and it was absolutely stunning. Every detail had been thought about in terms of the decor and amenities - it was pure luxury!
The cottage is in a quiet, secluded area with stunning views across the Peak District and this just added to the sense of beauty and that feeling of being away from it all. (I had forgotten how beautiful the Peak District is!)
We visited Bakewell and the stunning Chatsworth Estate during our stay (both less than thirty minutes away) and would happily have stayed for longer exploring the area.
Steve and Hazel have clearly thought about everything including: the ‘Honesty Shop’, laundry facilities, family games room, electric bikes, EV charging point, reduced price tickets for the Chatsworth Estate and the welcome bag of goodies!
It is definitely one of the best places we have ever stayed in and we hope to return again at some point in the near future.

  Beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean and lovely ambiance on arrival. Newly updated kitchen and bathroom were perfect. Comfortable beds ensured a good nights sleep! It is a really beautiful... read more and peaceful location with so many walks and cycling straight from the door. Lots of little extras and Steve, as ever, was welcoming and helpful. We hope to return again soon.

  The cottages are set in a fantastic location with easy walks from the doorstep. Friendly staff and a good pub in a local village. Would recommend for a quiet holiday.... read more Electric car charging point is a plus.

  Beautiful cottage in stunning location. Spotlessly clean, cosy, lovely beds and linen, very big luxurious bath. Hot tub is a treat. Lots of lovely touches. Hosts are very helpful and... read more genuine. Definitely recommend, will definitely go back!

  My daughter invited us to join them for a family holiday at Wheeldon Trees Cottages following their visit in 2022. Well if you are looking for an idyllic setting... read more away from everything, with breath-taking views and walks, and immaculate accommodation, this is the place! I couldn't get over how well equipped the cottage was, with quality products. And the bed was really comfortable, which is a rarity in rentals. Loved the barn full of games for the kids, very thoughtful. Steve, the owner and his staff all were charming and there on hand to help.

  My wife and I were fortunate enough to be offered by friends to join them on a family holiday where two of their family had not been able to continue.... read more The setting was really beautiful and I immediately realised why I had heard the reference to "God's own county." We stayed at "Walker's Rest", a cottage for two, decorated and equipped to the highest standards with everything we needed. It was one of the most relaxing holidays ever. I can't recommend Wheeldon Trees Cottages highly enough and look forward to enjoying another holiday there in the future.

  Can’t recommend this beautiful place enough .. the cottage had everything you could wish for. Steve was a wonderful host nothing was too much trouble. The complimentary electric bikes were... read more a great touch. The farmhouse was stylishly decorated.
A complimentary bag with goodies in was a lovely touch too.

  All you could ever want in a beautiful setting
So wonderfully refurbished with such an eye to detail. Super quality in everything so good value for money
So... read more good we booked a return visit while we were there
Thanks Steve

  My husband and I, together with my sister and her husband, stayed at The Farmhouse in July this year.
Steve was on hand to welcome us and to show us... read more the facilities in the cottage, which is part of a conversion of farm buliding in a stunning location.
The cottages cater for children without being designed specifically around their needs.
The Farmhouse is superbly ( and stylishly ) decorated, well equipped and very comfortable.
A small 'honesty' store is a well thought out bonus.
While the rest of the country was basking in sunny weather during our stay, this particular corner of Derbyshire certainly wasn't and the rooms, apart from the sitting room with log burner and the snug with electric heater, were on the cool side.
Try the hot tub - but be aware that it takes a lot longer to heat to an acceptable level than is indicated in the instruction folder - especially if the ambient temperature is cool.
We also had a visit from the well being company which was excellent.
We will almost certainly make a return visit. More

  Stayed in the farmhouse for 2 nights from 22nd July. It was a family members special birthday, 5 of us stayed at the farmhouse. Another couple in our group stayed... read more at the walkers rest cottage next door.

The Farmhouse was Absolutely amazing, couldn’t believe how well equipped it was, literally everything had been thought of.

The kitchen was large, and had everything you needed. Loved the sociable table in the centre, just made the weekend with family even nicer.

The sitting areas where beautiful, and spacious. We were 2 couples and a single person, and we had plenty of room, didn’t feel on top of each other, as the farmhouse had various rooms to relax in.
The snug tv room was my favourite relaxing space.

The bedrooms were fantastic, we stayed in the en suite room which was huge, with lovely views. Bed was so comfy, had the best night sleep.

Bathroom was lovely, with plenty of toiletries, white company which I love.

The hot tub was a lovely added touch.

Such an amazing place well recommended, would love to return More

  To echo many of the other reviews, this place is fabulous! The hosts create such a relaxing atmosphere in a gorgeous part of the peak district. Any signage... read more is written in such a lovely, light hearted way - none of the usual "don't do this', 'don't do that' etc.
There's an honesty shop with a good range of essentials, plus on arrival there was milk, eggs, butter plus other bits in the cottage. The actual accommodation was perfect with high end touches such as white company accessories, Joseph and Joseph in the kitchen. To be honest, it felt more like a hotel in many ways with all the extra touches. There is also a store with items to borrow such as baby gates, extra covers, etc - anything you can think of which you might need during your stay.
We went with our dog and they were massively dog friendly - not a place which only 'tolerates' dogs. There is a field where the pupper can be off lead. Also, our place (Lomas) had a small outside area, front and back, which was gated, with table and chairs out back.
Such an amazing find and we look forward to returning! Thank you!

  Wheeldon Trees Cottages was a delight. The cottages are situated in beautiful countryside. We made use of the free electric car charging. Free use of the e-bikes were also used... read more twice during our stay. TheTissington trail is close by & is excellent for cycling. Our cottage - Ollerenshaw was comfortable & met our needs. The owners are friendly & accommodating. There is a great games room with lots of games, books & DVDs. Wheeldon Trees Cottages is highly recommended.

  I had the opportunity to spend 2 nights at Wheeldon Trees Cottages, precisely from 16-07-22 to 18-07-22.

Where do I start? There's too many positives and surely one of... read more the best place I've ever been in the Uk!

The Cottages are located within a stunning location, surrounded by a stunning countryside and wildlife.

Upon arrival, you will met one of the owners, they are incredibly friendly and accomodating, using a language that it's not the usual 'you can't do this, you can't do that in our property -this happen all the time as we have a dog!-' instead, they makes you confortable and they open their property to you to enjoy; one of the first sentence was 'open that gate (which open up a very large patch of land) so your dog can exercise and enjoy as much as he can!.

What a nice welcome!

The Cottages are stunning and full of character inside and out; we rented a bigger one for our needs (we always do that, just to have that extra-comfort); it was squeeky clean and the attention to detail is outstanding. All the accessories in the cottage are of a very high standards and well known brand (finally no Ikea -no disrpect for Ikea to be clear-). You will also find complimentary (super good) Extra virgin olive oil, milk, butter and fresh eggs (yeah, not the eggs from supermarket but properly fresh eggs from a Chicken! It was nearlyu 30 years I didn't enjoy such fresh eggs!). The owner also gifted us with a super tasty bottle of white wine!

The cottages have a stunning view, overlooking the countryside and it's very easy to have a cow or 2 saying 'hello' on your doorstep (not literally, the cows are confined by those stunning half size stone walls).

The Wifi is excellent (finally!), capable to connect you with very decent speed with the world; the Smart TV is offering Netflix and Amazon prime, a huge plus!

Within the property you can also find an 'honesty shop' with the finest product from the area; you will decide what to pay for them!! You will also find another room with anything you can think of that helps you with the experience of your stay: from iron board, to more crokery, to more pillows, sheets etc.

All for free! The owners clearly knows how to makes a customer happy!

The property also offer a (FREE!!) charging point for Electic veichle if you have one as well as free washing machine with all the necessary to run it!

I've never ever experienced such friendliness, availability and opennes towards guests: I TOTALLY recommend you to book your stay, you will have an amazing experience 360', guarranteed!

We will definitely book again soon!

  The cottage is authentic but with all mod cons including Netflix TV.
Laundry, plug in for electric car and a games room
Steve was on hand to ask questions and... read more help where help was needed
Area around cottages well maintained More

  The cottage is authentic but with all mod cons including Netflix TV.
Laundry, plug in for electric car and a games room
Steve was on hand to ask questions and... read more help where help was needed
Area around cottages well maintained

  We stayed on Sheldon Cottage, a single storey home. It was extremely comfortable and spacious. Two bedrooms with king size beds ( can be converted to twin beds.) One en... read more suite and a large wet room. Kitchen with hob, oven and dishwasher. Laundry room also available. A welcome bag with tea, coffee, wine, butter, eggs and bread. Plus there is an honesty shop on site. Wifi included., as well as TV and Amazon echo .
This beautiful cottage is in the middle of nowhere with plenty of walks very nearby.nearby, but we chose to just chill out and enjoy the fabulous views. The location is near both Buxton and Bakewell, we loved the traditional shops in the latter.
I was particularly impressed that our cottage not only had a large settee and two comfortable lounge chairs but also a riser recliner, so great for disabled person. All in all would thoroughly recommend this and will visit again.

  Jubilee Weekend 2022;
We had gorgeous weather over the weekend which highlighted how stunning the extended property is (all cottages and buildings etc).
We stayed with our dog, Milo,... read more who was more than at home in the two up one down cottage that we had.
Everything we needed and more at the cottage, I.e tv, speaker, fully equipped kitchen and the little welcome pack that we got when we arrived - a really nice little touch.
The property has the added benefit of the honesty bar which is full of everything you need (pasta, sauces, onions, garlic, chocolate, crisps, popcorn, cereal etc etc!) along with laundry and rental bikes (we didn’t take advantage of this).
The location of the cottages is about half an hour away from Chatsworth, we spent a couple of days over that way (Chatsworth + Ladybower) the drive to and from is gorgeous so it didn’t feel that far.
We would definitely return to Wheeldon and stay more local, exploring the local hikes and pubs nearby.
We would definitely recommend a short or long stay Wheeldon Trees, it was exactly what we needed!
Thanks Hazel and Steve 🙂 More

  We stayed in the farmhouse as a group of 6 friends and one toddler, and we had the best time. The farmhouse was amazing in every way, it was so... read more much more spacious than expected, all of the rooms were huge and the master bedroom was incredible with old wooden beams and high ceilings. Pure luxury. Robes and slippers in all the rooms ready for going out to the hot tub in, white company soap and toiletries. All the beds were really comfortable. The decor was modern but in keeping with the traditional property at the same time which we all loved. The lounge with the log burner was very cosy yet spacious, and relaxing by the fire was wonderful at night. The large kitchen table was great for playing games around and having big dinners together, and the kitchen literally had everything you could need. The additional store room was useful to borrow some extra bits for the little one too (she especially loved the peppa pig place mat). The hot tub was so nice and relaxing and the garden was a great sun trap with such an amazing view into the valley. We all enjoyed and made use of the games room with the multifunctional games table (table tennis being a favourite), and there were lots of toys, DVDs and games in here also. The honesty shop is such a good idea and was well stocked with luxury... We stayed in the farmhouse as a group of 6 friends and one toddler, and we had the best time. The farmhouse was amazing in every way, it was so much more spacious than expected, all of the rooms were huge and the master bedroom was incredible with old wooden beams and high ceilings. Pure luxury. Robes and slippers in all the rooms ready for going out to the hot tub in, white company soap and toiletries. All the beds were really comfortable. The decor was modern but in keeping with the traditional property at the same time which we all loved. The lounge with the log burner was very cosy yet spacious, and relaxing by the fire was wonderful at night. The large kitchen table was great for playing games around and having big dinners together, and the kitchen literally had everything you could need. The additional store room was useful to borrow some extra bits for the little one too (she especially loved the peppa pig place mat). The hot tub was so nice and relaxing and the garden was a great sun trap with such an amazing view into the valley. We all enjoyed and made use of the games room with the multifunctional games table (table tennis being a favourite), and there were lots of toys, DVDs and games in here also. The honesty shop is such a good idea and was well stocked with luxury items to make a nice holiday treat - we really enjoyed the local ice cream we got from there. We went on some lovely walks straight from the house and all loved seeing the cows in the fields next to us. Steve was very kind and helpful if we needed him nothing was too much. Literally have nothing bad to say, we all loved our stay and would 100% return, and will definitely be recommending this place to friends and family. More

  I had a lovely week in Walkers Rest cottage. Fabulous host with a great welcome gift and any extras you need are available in the laundry room.
The... read more cottage was immaculate, of a high standard and had everything you could think of. I would definitely recommend and return without hesitation.

  We've visited these cottages many times, the first time when eldest was 18 months old, he's now 12 🙂

This was the first time under the new owners... read more and it was just as good, if not better. Steve was very helpful and accomodating wtih our reservation, and really impressed me with his customer service.

The cottages are wonderfully equipped, and were a pleasure to stay in.

The sun came out, we ate outside, our hordes of children (7 boys between 6 months and 14 years) ran riot and had a ball. they ran up and down the hill twice 🙂

SUch a joy to finally see the family again and celebrate Spring and Easter together! More

  Steve made us feel very welcome and the accommodation was superb! The cottage was clean, tidy and overall very comfortable. Also if you are into photography (as I am) this... read more place is an absolute MUST due to its unique location. We are very much looking forward to returning in the near future

  We had the most wonderful 4 days in our cottage at Wheeldon cottages! So cosy & so well equipped & absolutely sparkling clean! The location is wonderful, and Steve &... read more Hazel were great hosts! We went for an Easter break with our bulldog and we had some fabulous walks and lovely pub meals. We couldn’t fault anything and we will definitely be back! Would recommend Wheeldon Cottages to everyone!
Thank you!

  This was our second stay here and it just gets better and better. The new owners are welcoming and warm, and the accommodation is top quality. Gorgeous bedding, towels and... read more Smart TV. We will be back again.