01872 30 88 33
- Review 9.1
- occupants 5
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1 King size bed
3 Single beds
4 - 3 Bedrooms 3
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1 Bathroom with bathtub
1 Bathroom with shower
1 Toilet
3 - 180 m² 180 m²
- Wi-Fi Wi-Fi
The Shires
Ashbourne - House
Availability and prices
Accommodation
Description
The Shires is a beautifully appointed, charming, cottage in the heart of the picturesque village of Alstonefield. A warm and welcoming home from home for up to five guests, an ideal base to explore the Peak District and surrounding area.
The cottage comprises three bedrooms: one super king size bedroom with ensuite which can be configured as a twin on request, and a king size double bedroom and a single bedroom which share a family bathroom. An additional WC can also be found on the ground floor.
As you enter the cottage, you are welcomed into the large entrance hall, leading on to a spacious fully-fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, oven, fridge, freezer and microwave, perfect for preparing an enjoyable evening meal. You can dine with family and friends under the wooden beams of the delightful dining room for those special family occasions or take it easy and unwind of an evening with TV and Wi-Fi in the lounge for a restful stay.
This is a place for new adventures with old friends and loved ones. Discover lovely independent local shops, markets and pubs. The Peak District National Park is one of the finest parts of the UK and popular with tourists and adventure-seekers all year round. Whether you’re looking for walking routes, cosy pubs, hills and reservoirs, country houses or stately homes there's so many opportunities for memorable days out. Two off-road cycle trails pass within a couple of miles of the property and there are several other spectacular National Routes nearby. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers and the National Trust’s Children’s Country House at Sudbury are all within 30 minutes’ drive and the underground caverns at Castleton not much further.
Pretty villages, superb views, interesting history, fascinating wildlife and geology – it’s all here for you to enjoy.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept pets at this home. Please be aware the fireplaces are for decorative purposes only and are not suitable for lighting.
Plan your next break to the Peak District today and stay in this warm and welcoming, family friendly cottage. Book now with Finest Retreats!
The cottage comprises three bedrooms: one super king size bedroom with ensuite which can be configured as a twin on request, and a king size double bedroom and a single bedroom which share a family bathroom. An additional WC can also be found on the ground floor.
As you enter the cottage, you are welcomed into the large entrance hall, leading on to a spacious fully-fitted kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, oven, fridge, freezer and microwave, perfect for preparing an enjoyable evening meal. You can dine with family and friends under the wooden beams of the delightful dining room for those special family occasions or take it easy and unwind of an evening with TV and Wi-Fi in the lounge for a restful stay.
This is a place for new adventures with old friends and loved ones. Discover lovely independent local shops, markets and pubs. The Peak District National Park is one of the finest parts of the UK and popular with tourists and adventure-seekers all year round. Whether you’re looking for walking routes, cosy pubs, hills and reservoirs, country houses or stately homes there's so many opportunities for memorable days out. Two off-road cycle trails pass within a couple of miles of the property and there are several other spectacular National Routes nearby. Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Alton Towers and the National Trust’s Children’s Country House at Sudbury are all within 30 minutes’ drive and the underground caverns at Castleton not much further.
Pretty villages, superb views, interesting history, fascinating wildlife and geology – it’s all here for you to enjoy.
Unfortunately, we are unable to accept pets at this home. Please be aware the fireplaces are for decorative purposes only and are not suitable for lighting.
Plan your next break to the Peak District today and stay in this warm and welcoming, family friendly cottage. Book now with Finest Retreats!
Special features
Internet
Parking
Washing machine
Garden
Bedroom(s)
1 King size bed
3 Single beds
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Microwave
Oven
Freezer
Dishwasher
Dishes/Cutlery
Kitchen utensils
Toaster
Kettle
Bathroom(s)
1 Bathroom with bathtub
1 Bathroom with shower
1 Toilet
Distribution of bedrooms
Bedroom 1
1 King size bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single beds
Bedroom 3
1 Single bed
Mandatory or included services
Bed linen: Included
Booking Fee: £ 42.00 /booking
Final Cleaning: Included
Heating: Included
Internet Access: Included
Towels: Included
Optional services
Accidental damage cover: £ 15.00 /booking
Open-air parking: Included
Your schedule
Check-in from 16:00 to 20:00 Every day
Check-outBefore 10:00
Security Deposit (refundable)
Amount: £ 150.00 /booking
Payment method: Credit Card Hold
With the last payment.
Comments
- No smoking
- No pets allowed
- No pets allowed
Booking conditions
From the booking date until 15 days before check-in, there is no cancellation penalty
Cancellation policies
In case of cancellation the following charges will apply
From the booking date until 15 days before check-in
0% of the total rent
From 14 days before until check-in
100% of the total rent
No-show
100% of the total rent
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Reviews
9.1
11 reviews
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Hilary (United Kingdom)
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Lovely location and lots of useful information in the house. Very comfortably furnished and bathrooms excellent.
Lovely location and lots of useful information in the house. Very comfortably furnished and bathrooms excellent.
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The heating arrangements were very complicated and it was difficult to get the ground floor warm enough. Admittedly it was cold for late August.
The microwave was broken on arrival and although we told the owner about it straightaway nothing was dosee more
The heating arrangements were very complicated and it was difficult to get the ground floor warm enough. Admittedly it was cold for late August.
The microwave was broken on arrival and although we told the owner about it straightaway nothing was done. It was in a very poor, rusty condition in any case. A shame as otherwise the house was very comfortable and everything was in good condition. |
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Hello Hilary,
Thank you for your review. I am glad you found the house to be comfortably furnished and filled with lots of useful information. We appreciate your feedback regarding the heating and the microwave and I will share this with the rest osee more
Hello Hilary,
Thank you for your review. I am glad you found the house to be comfortably furnished and filled with lots of useful information. We appreciate your feedback regarding the heating and the microwave and I will share this with the rest of the team. |
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Our 7th stay at the cottage - We had a brilliant time as usual!
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Just returned from our long weekend stay at The Shires, had a brilliant time as usual and the weather was really on our side.
Went to the Woke service on Sunday, had a good time and the George was open.
Thank you for the welcome pack - a nice tousee more
Just returned from our long weekend stay at The Shires, had a brilliant time as usual and the weather was really on our side.
Went to the Woke service on Sunday, had a good time and the George was open. Thank you for the welcome pack - a nice touch. |
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Lovely well equipped house
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Lovely well equipped house, beautiful setting, great walks, shame about the weather - ha ha!
Lovely well equipped house, beautiful setting, great walks, shame about the weather - ha ha!
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Absolutely beautiful house and village!
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Equipped with absolutely everything you could ever need.
Visit to Thors Cave was amazing.
Thank you for such a great stay, we could have stayed forever!
Equipped with absolutely everything you could ever need.
Visit to Thors Cave was amazing. Thank you for such a great stay, we could have stayed forever! |
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Gorgeous location
Kathleen (United Kingdom)
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The property was in a stunning location, also roomy and we were very impressed with all the information leaflets that were within the property about the local area, places to visit, etc.
The property was in a stunning location, also roomy and we were very impressed with all the information leaflets that were within the property about the local area, places to visit, etc.
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The property felt very cold and damp (needed a good airing) when we first arrived, and the heating system was vey difficult to understand. I had phoned you prior to arrival to confirm that there were 2 SINGLE separate beds in one of the rooms, onlysee more
The property felt very cold and damp (needed a good airing) when we first arrived, and the heating system was vey difficult to understand. I had phoned you prior to arrival to confirm that there were 2 SINGLE separate beds in one of the rooms, only to find that the bigger room with 2 singles in had been pushed together, but worse still was the fact that there was a VERY THIN DOUBLE DUVET between a 6ft width of two single beds, hence it just wasn’t wide enough nor warm enough.
ALSO, a lot of the utensils in the kitchen hadn’t been cleaned and washed properly and there was no can opener. |
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Wonderful family location and homely cottage.
Hayley (United Kingdom)
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We have stayed here twice now, both at Easter times. The cottage is clean, well looked after, and homely with fantastic showers.
We have stayed here twice now, both at Easter times. The cottage is clean, well looked after, and homely with fantastic showers.
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Outside the home there was slippy algae on the concrete slabs that caused us to slip several times. We had to walk in slow, precise movements to prevent further slipping.This could do with jet washing to prevent this happening.
Outside the home there was slippy algae on the concrete slabs that caused us to slip several times. We had to walk in slow, precise movements to prevent further slipping.This could do with jet washing to prevent this happening.
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Lovely, cosy, comfy home
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Our second stay here. Lovely, cosy, comfy home. Fantastic showers. Thank you for providing a lovely holiday home.
Our second stay here. Lovely, cosy, comfy home. Fantastic showers. Thank you for providing a lovely holiday home.
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Spacious Cottage in a quiet village Location
Paul (United Kingdom)
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The size of the property.
Location of property
Bed very comfortable
Quiet and picturesque location and near to
Amenities
Bathrooms were spotless and showers excellent.
The size of the property.
Location of property Bed very comfortable Quiet and picturesque location and near to Amenities Bathrooms were spotless and showers excellent. |
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Sofa could be renewed as it has seen better days.
Although plenty of clean plates, mugs etc too many unnecessary cooking items such as glasses (eg Sherry & champagne flutes) but no beer glasses, also many cake tins to bake a cake but no tongs for a msee more
Sofa could be renewed as it has seen better days.
Although plenty of clean plates, mugs etc too many unnecessary cooking items such as glasses (eg Sherry & champagne flutes) but no beer glasses, also many cake tins to bake a cake but no tongs for a morning breakfast that would be more useful. |
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Great Walks - lovely to come back to a warm house!
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Thanks for all the info about local walks - obviously lots of effort put into that. We found Thor's Cave.
Lovely to come back to a warm house with hot showers and a tumble drier!
Spent a nice day exploring Butxon and 2 days at Alton Towers!
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Thanks for all the info about local walks - obviously lots of effort put into that. We found Thor's Cave.
Lovely to come back to a warm house with hot showers and a tumble drier! Spent a nice day exploring Butxon and 2 days at Alton Towers! Enjoyed your board games - and thank you for the birthday cake - much appreciated. |
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Excellent
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Very good
Christoph (Germany)
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Thank you for the review.
Thank you for the review.
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Map and distances
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Distances
Town centre - Alstonefield
1 km
Golf course - Ashbourne Golf Club
13.4 km
Train station - Buxton
25.7 km
Airport - East Midlands Airport
66 km