West Side Barn - Guest Book

Guest Book

Sept 08 Great accommodation, great setting, really enjoyable week despite the weather. Mr. P, Sussex
Sept 08 One of the best cottages we have stayed in! Beautiful surroundings with lovely walks. Thanks for a very pleasant and restful stay. JB, Lincs
Oct 08 Lovely accommodation, no detail not covered. Beautiful setup in great countryside. And very pleasant owners, too. JB, London
Oct 08 Lovely conversion and location. Bright, sunny walk at Dovedale though after the recent rain the river was fast and furious and high! Enjoyed meeting you- and the dogs! SJ, West Midlands
Dec 08 Lovely people, beautiful barn, a great find. Loved the walk to Thor's Cave and the pint of Hartington afterwards. Thanks for a lovely weekend. H & B, Herts and Bucks
Dec 08 Had a great Christmas! Good weather, lovely part of the country, great cottage. Couldn't ask for more. The owners couldn't be any more helpful. Would come again! Thanks for everything. N S, Shrewsbury
Dec 08 Beautiful cottage. Fantastic walking. We have enjoyed every minute of our stay. Would love to come again. Thank-you for your hospitality. L K, Notts.
Feb 09 One of the best holidays we've had in England, thus far. The cottage was fabulous - every detail was perfect. The countryside and walks were lovely. You are wonderful hosts and we look forward to another visit very soon! JK, London
March 09 What a wonderful break - The barn is just lovely and Linda and Michael have thought of every detail - so good that dogs are welcome - fantastic walking and going home totally relaxed. J and E P, Oxford.
March 09 We've had a fantastically relaxing 3 days in the barn. Thankyou! - Linda and Michael have provided everything we've needed to make the barn 'home from home'. Have had great weather and beautiful scenic walks. Would like to come back. J & C L, York.
April 09 Thank-you very much for a lovely week in fantastic accommodation. We feel very relaxed and we are looking forward to returning soon. M & B P, Leics.
April 09 A wonderful stay again! We all feel relaxed and peaceful after our holidays. Barn facilities great and a good welcome from the dogs - and Mike and Linda! Some lovely walks to Thor's Cave and along the Manifold and Dove. Great food in local pubs. Excellent 'proper' chips at Ye Olde Cheshire Cheese at Longnor! M and S J, West Midlands
April 09 What a great find! 5 star accommodation and great setting. Interesting trip to Eyam and fun cycle ride to Thor's Cave. J and M K, Surrey.

"I really liked playing with Barney and Penny and taking them for walks. I would like to come back soon." (Tara) (age 7)
"I enjoyed mowing the lawn for Mike and I will miss Barney and Penny." (Timmy) (age 7)

April 09 Very enjoyable. Be back soon! J. C., Kent.
April 09 Wonderful 5 star cottage. We have loved our stay here - so comfortable. You've thought of everything! The week flew by - we'll have to come back for another visit. Many thanks for everything. Holly (the dog) will be sad to leave her 2 new friends! (our dogs)
May 09 Lovely cottage. Perfectly situated for lots of walking. First time in Peak district and we love it; good choice of pubs, favourite being Horseshoe Inn at Longnor and Royal Oak at Wetton. Fantastic specials at Manifold Inn and all walkable. Will definitely be returning. So peaceful. Thank you. LD, Isle of Wight.
May 09 Had a really lovely peaceful holiday - enjoyed our stay in your beautiful cottage. We would like to say thank you for your welcome and kindness. P and D P, Nottinghamshire
May 09 Absolutely fantastic! The best we have stayed in, in 20 years, made all the better by Linda and Mike, who could not be beaten for their superb hospitality. Like staying with friends. S and M. D, E. Sussex.
June 09 Second visit. Another warm welcome from Linda and Michael + friends. Restful and enjoyable despite the weather. Thanks for everything. J and H. B, Lincs.
June 09 Beautiful cottage - the fresh flowers and fruit were a lovely touch, much appreciated! Barney and Penny were great entertainment and Linda and Mike made us feel v. welcome, as well as giving us some great tips on local walks. Many thanks for making our stay in the Peak district so enjoyable! B C and C K, Luton.
June 09 Many thanks Linda, Mike, Barney and Penny for your very warm welcome. We have had a wonderful holiday, everything was perfect, including the weather. Thanks again. G, G, and J, S. W Midlands.
July 09 A really lovely cottage, the best we've ever been to, deserves 5 stars. In excellent location. Very pleasant hosts - Linda and Michael, (Barney and Penny) - nothing was too much trouble for them. Thanks for everything. Hope to return sometime. K & J, D and I, Cambs.
July 09 This has been a special holiday. Memorable not only for the beautiful varied scenery but also for Linda and Mike's hospitality - a lovely cottage with all those "hidden" extras. Thank you both. S &D W, Bucks.
July 09 We echo all that has been said. The best cottage in the White Peak! - thank you for everything. J and A S, E Sussex.
July 09 Great cottage, amazing location. Lots to see & do - shame about rain and me being 8 months pregnant, (stopped us from riding our bikes everyday up the hills!!!). Great hosts and lovely dogs. Enjoyed Sunday lunch at the Charles Cotton Hotel in Hartington and Pie Night at the Manifold Inn. C and N H, Northants.
July 09 A most enjoyable holiday, despite the weather. Thank you both for the milk, fruit and lovely flowers. We could not better the hospitality we received on arrival and our stay for a complete week. The cottage is certainly a 5 star quality. We hope to visit you again next year sometime. A superb meal at the Cheshire Cheese in Longnor & also The Manifold in Hulme End. Thank you again Linda and Michael, this includes the two lovely dogs Barney and Penny. B and G, Peterborough.
July 09 Lovely cottage and the warmth of the welcome from Linda and Mike meant we slipped into holiday mode very quickly. We have enjoyed the holiday immensely. Thank you both, (Penny and Barney as well).
August 09 Fabulous holiday; beautiful cottage!! Mike and Linda very friendly and welcoming. Wonderful walks and good weather!! "Playing with Penny and Barney made my holiday the best ever!" (Rachel and Lewis). R & J, R & L, Leeds, W. Yorks.
August 09 It is difficult to add to the comments already made - Mike and Linda (Barney & Penny) do make being here like staying with friends. Nothing has been left unthought of ( or not that we could find!). So much to do right on the doorstep - walks and bike rides, and can thoroughly recommend the Gladstone Pottery, Longton, if you get a rainy day - whatever your age. Thank you Mike and Linda for a wonderful stay. J & J L, and Z & L L, Wokingham, Berks
Zoe says "I loved the dogs, Penny and Barney, they were so cute! Linda & Mike made our stay so great and I would love coming back! The pottery museum was amazing & the countryside was bliss".
Lawrence says "Barney and Penny were so enjoyable to play with, especially when Barney gets the sticks from the barn - and Penny jumping up at you, very funny - Mike and Linda were really nice to be with . I would love to come back and I would rate the cottage 5 star. ALTOGETHER - FANTASTIC!!!!"
August 09 "Another nice trip here! We'll enjoy coming back soon and will miss Barney and Penny". Tim (8) " I really enjoyed my stay here and playing with Barney and Penny. They were so cute. I will miss them". Tara (8). Another great stay! Hard cycle ride round Carsington Water and very interesting trip to the Pottery Museum in Stoke. Joanne (21+). M & J, T & T K, Surrey
Sept 09 We have had a really good holiday in this excellent accommodation. The weather has been really nice, so walking has been great. Poor Marble (the dog) is worn out! We can recommend the food and the beer at the YMCA in Hartington. Thanks Linda and Mike for making our stay enjoyable. Marble will miss Barney and Penny. S & M, W & I, and Marble, Cheshire
Sept 09 Thank you Linda. Thank you Michael. It has all been a delight. I have the edge over everyone who has said this is the best holiday cottage ever enjoyed. I can add "In all my 88 years". M.W. Newent, Gloucs. No detail overlooked. ***** D.W, Coventry.
Oct 09 Wow! What more can we say that's not been said - everything was just fantastic! It really is a beautiful cottage, in a beautiful place - a real find - and at least half of us, and Sadie, (the dog), will be back to enjoy your excellent hospitality and to explore all those walks. Very many thanks. J & B B, Gloucs, and J & G L, Ontario, Canada.
Oct 09 We were here in June and couldn't wait to get back to see Mike, Linda, Barney and Penny and stay in this fantastic cottage. Thanks for everything. We'll be back! K & J B, and Ben (the dog), and SB, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
Oct 09 A short stay this time. Wonderful hospitality as ever! Thank you Linda, and Mike for excellent cleaning!! Flowers, milk appreciated too. Great walks at Dovedale & Manifold and great pub food! - See you again! M & S J, Wall Heath and A & L J, Wolverhampton.
Oct 09 We were made very welcome. I wanted a few days away with my boys. Linda and Mike looked after us wll. Board games well used. I'm afraid both boys had nosebleeds on the last night - sorry! MC, Sheffield.
Nov 09 Superb cottage - the best. We'll be back! J and D, Cornwall.
Nov '09 Such a 'location'. So quiet and peaceful. You thought of everything a visitor would need. thank you. L, D and L, Bury St. Edmunds and Norwich.
Dec '09 Fabulous cottage. Everything you need and more! Excellent location - made more magical by the snow and frost; not expecting so much snow made an interesting stay! Linda and Michael - thank you for being so friendly and helpful - your business will do well because visitors will remember your kindness, and may well return - including, hopefully, us with our dogs Boycie and Charlie. All the very best to you for 2010, for health, happiness and prosperity. We shall certainly recommend you. A & P O, J and V R, Norfolk.
Jan '10 Another great stay at West Side Barn. Fantastic walking in a beautiful area. We hope to return sometime soon - Thank you for the help getting our guests out in the snow. It was appreciated by all. L & I K, Notts.
Feb '10 Arrived to a roaring fire and some special touches for Valentine's Day. We felt very welcome from the start! Even the dog received some welcome goodies. Linda and Michael recommended an excellent trail - would advise to anyone.The cottage is stunning and we felt relaxed and easy. The wet room is fantastic. There's nothing else we could have wanted for a perfect Valentine's weekend away. We would recommend to anyone. Thank you, x. IR and J, Lancs.
Feb '10 We've had a lovely time in your house. Thank you for letting us see the lambs. We enjoyed the snow. We hope we can come again. Thank you very much. Children R and M, and parents T and D, W. Yorks.
Mar '10 We've had a wonderful holiday here with some fantastic walks! Your cottage is a real credit to you both and you've thought of everything to make a stay here very special. Thank you so much - we hope to return. P & S B, Perterborough.
Mar '10 Many thanks to Linda on arrival for making us feel so at home. The cottage is lovely and we have lacked for nothing. Weather was kind to us and we went on some great walks, some challenging and others a pleasant amble. Ate out at the Manifold and the Staffordshire Knott which were both good 'pub grub'. Many sincere thanks for a great time. P & L A, Hampshire
Apr '10 Thank you for the lovely welcome and the greetings from Barney and Penny. We had a lovely holiday. T & C A, E. Sussex.
Apr '10 Beautiful cottage. We have had a wonderful holiday and good weather. Went on some great cycle rides and walks. The children loved playing with Barney and Penny. Very sad to be leaving - thank you very much - hope to come back one day. D & A, D & Z, Exeter.
May '10 Another lovely week at the cottage - despite the weather! Thank-you for your thoughtfulness - we have been very comfortable. (So have the dogs!!) M, B & K, P Leics.
Thank you for a lovely stay in your beautiful cottage - we so appreciated all its thoughtful little touches. M, J & T B, Essex
Thank-you Linda and Michael for letting us stay in your beautiful barn. We have been so comfortable it's hard to leave! Thank you also for the warm welcome, flowers and fruit - very much appreciated. I'm sure we will return to this peaceful haven. Have a good summer. A & J S, Essex
May '10 Linda, Mike, thank you very much for making us feel so welcome. The cottage is beautiful and very well equipped. We have loved the fantastic scenic walks made even more enjoyable with the company of Barney and Penny. We are sure to be back as there is so much more to explore. D, M, M & H W, Bucks.
June '10 First time we have stayed in a cottage and how lovely it was. Such a nice part of the country too. You should be very proud. We have enjoyed lots of walks and a 20 mile bike ride, for us that is good! Who knows we may come back to enjoy this lovely, peaceful house and countreside. A and S, Cambs.
June '10 We have stayed in many 4 and 5 star holiday cottages/barns in different parts of the country. This is the third time we have been here and it is still our favourite. Thanks Linda and Mike for another wonderful holiday. See you again in the Autumn. J & K, and Ben the Border Collie, Cambs.
July '10 We have been around an awful long time, seen plenty of cottages but yours is simply the best. Can we come back next year, BP permitting? A & J S, E. Sussex
July '10 Another nice stay at Mike and Linda's. Really enjoyed walking Barney and Penney. Hope to come back soon to West Side Barn. And hope to see Barney and Penney soon. Timothy (age 9).
July '10 We can't believe how quickly this week's gone. It's a superb cottage and ditto to every positive comment that's been written so far. A wonderful location with immediate access to some fantastic rides and walks. We took car to Kinder Scout (Hayfield) one day and that was well worth the trip. Mike and Linda couldn't have been more friendly or helpful. We will definitely be recommending West Side to anyone we know coming to the Peaks. Thank you for sharing your beautiful cotage with us. D & M, H & K, N. Devon
Aug '10 We have so enjoyed your lovely cottage, your thoughtful and warm hospitality, the stunning countryside around - a wonderful holiday. Thank you. T & D M, Notts.
Aug '10 We all had a fabulous time and have enjoyed the cottage and hospitality of Linda and Mike. We had great fun with Barny and Penny, the children enjoyed exploring, the walks too. Thank you both for a great holiday experience. B & T C, Essex.
Aug '10 We arrived early in the rain to be greeted by our lovely hosts for the week ahead; the accomodation was all we could ask for, and more! A lovely, beautiful and peaceful location, the barn is outstanding and Mike and Linda were ever so helpful the whole holiday. We have all thoroughly enjoyed our stay with you here. We are regretfully leaving! But shall be back without a doubt! Many, many thanks for such a wonderful holiday. xxxx S, L, O & N M, Surrey.
Sept. '10 Well, what can I say - we've had another fabulous week - with perfect weather!! Thank you again for a lovely cottage, your kindness and cheerfulness - it makes for a special time. A, P, D, J, V and Boycie and Charlie (the two dogs), Norfolk.
Sept. '10 Wonderful time - sorry to be going home! Excellent accommodation and very friendly 'hosts'. We'll be back soon. E & G B, Essex.
Sept '10 Best place we have ever stayed. Mike and Linda couldn't be better hosts and have thought of everything, even the dogs. Would recommend Northfield Farm at Flash for horse trekking through old packhorse trails. Cheshire Cheese, Longnor and Manifold Inn do good food. Thank you for a lovely holiday. P & M R, and Bramble and Daisy (the dogs). N.I.
Oct '10 Thank you - Linda & Mike. We felt at ease from the moment we arrived -everything just perfect, and being in such glorious countryside with walking & cycling straight from the doorstep put the icing on the cake. The damsons weren't bad either. ( Delicious apple & damson crumble). B & D, S. Staffs, H & P and Ruby ( the dog ), Devon.
Oct '10 We had a lovely, relaxing , albeit brief stay at the cottage; every need is well catered for and all amenities well provided; it was "home from home", very comfortable and welcoming. Will definitely be back soon. Thank you to Mike and Linda for making us so welcome and comfortable. Best wishes, K & M B, P & A L, Herts and Essex.
Oct '10 Another really enjoyable stay - our fourth time at this superb cottage. Thanks again for everything. See you all again next year - May, July and September. J and K B, Cambs, (and Ben, the dog).
Oct '10 Leaving you feeling relaxed and refreshed. Accommodation is superb - nothing missing at all! Cosy and snug during a rather chilly, damp week. Interesting outings from the doorstep and plenty of places to eat. Thank you for the advice and recommendations. Successful outings made for a very enjoyable holiday for us all. S & H T, G & M S, Worcs.
Oct '10 A delightful few days in this well appointed cottage. D & H G, Norfolk.
Nov '10 A good time was had by all and the excellence of the cottage greatly added to our enjoyment. Looking forward to next time. H & M H, Lincs.
Nov '10 A wonderful birthday weekend arranged by my lovely friends. Blessed by fantastic sunshine, beautiful countryside , plenty of wine and excellent company. Who could ask for more? Such a cosy, comfortable and welcoming cottage. Thank you Mike and Linda. In the immortal works of Arnie, "We'll be back". R, M, D and L, from down South.
Nov '10 An all too brief visit - this time - but just as lovely. A big thanks - Linda and Mike. D and J and Prudie, (the dog), Cornwall.
Dec '10 Just the most fantastic time!
Dec '10 Thank you Mike and Linda for a wonderful week and Xmas. Fabulous acccommodation, setting and hospitality. We'll certainly be visiting again. G, G and J, Pembrokeshire
Jan '11 Wonderful walks, perfect hosts, Barney and Penney (the dogs) just adoptable! T and L, Midlands

Feb '11 What a fabulous weekend we had! The cottage is just beautiful - so well appointed and comfy. Thank you for your extra efforts - guiding us in our (sopping) walk and rescuing us! Wonderful hospitality - Thank you. BF, JM, SL & LC, London.
Feb '11 Thank you, Michael and Linda, for a peaceful break in your lovely, comfortable barn. See you in June! A & J, Herts.
Feb '11 A damp, grey week with lots of muddy walks and a lovely warm, cosy cottage with a warm and friendly welcome. Thank you Linda and Michael. J and A, Notts.
Mar '11 We've had a wonderful "break" here - many thanks to you both for welcoming us, and providing a perfect base for our (shortish) walks, and returning each time to such comfort. We plan to return in the future. V, P, N and C, Sheffield.
Mar '11 A more dog-friendly place one couldn't find. Super comfy barn, too. Walked all our legs off over amozing countryside. Sun shone almost continually - fabulous. See you again soon. Amanda, Sandy and Kev
Apr '11 Another fantastic holiday in your comfortable, warm cottage. We're going home very relaxed! Thank you Linda and Mike for your lovely welcome and friendship during our stay - we're looking forward to returning! P & S B, Cambs.
April '11 Thank you Linda and Mike for another lovely week; this time with our first grandchild, Daniel, aged nearly 6 months. We had a great time & found Ilam Park this time - very peaceful and a lovely lunch. Look forward to another holiday in this special place. M, S, A, L and baby Daniel, West Midlands.
April '11 Thank you Linda and Mike for another lovely holiday in your beautiful cottage. We have had a great time cycling and walking. Hope to see you, Barney and Penny again very soon. D, M, M and H W, Aylesbury, Bucks.
May '11 Thank you again, Linda and Michael, for your kindness and thoughtfulness. We had a lovely week. M, B, and K, P. ( and two dogs, Monty and Solo), Leics.
May '11 Had a great week, weather was exceedingly kind to us. Cottage was excellent. Dogs (all three of them) had a great time too, walked ours, and their, legs off. Thanks for the stay. T & J P, Essex, and C & K B, Cumbria.
May '11 Another great week in your lovely barn in fantastic location. Thanks for everything. See you all again in July for our sixth stay. Love to you all. J & K B, and Ben (the dog).
May 11 Beautiful barn and countryside. Very warm welcome from Mike and Linda who have thought of everything to make our stay comfortable. We'll be back. S & M J, Norwich.
June '11 Back again! Another fab week @ West Side Barn. R says "thank you" for the WIFI. Robbie says "thank you" for letting him cut the 'new' field. Love to all, see you soon. S, M, R & R Ds. xx East Sussex.
June '11 Another lovely stay - you always make us so welcome. Thank you for the flowers and chocolates - so kind. Tilly has loved the field and we have enjoyed meeting Shelley and family. We look forward to returning, in the meanwhile lots of love and a big Thank You!! xx A & J, and M, J and T, Essex.
June '11 A beautifully presented and spotlessly clean cottage with a friendly welcome from its owners. The only thing missing is a big window looking out on to the glorious countryside! C, Coventry and G, Wigan.
June '11 Thanks for fitting in an extra dog, very neat cottage and lovely area - great holiday - thanks. P & J and Tess, Devon, S and Sidney, Kent, T and Moses, Kent.
July '11 As wonderful as ever. Another 10 out of 10. Thanks Mike and Linda for making it so special. K and J B, and Ben the dog, Cambs.
July '11 Another wonderful week - sunshine too! We love coming back here and you make us feel so welcome, as always. J & A S, East Sussex.
Aug '11 We have really enjoyed our week, Cottage is beautiful! We loved Barney and Penny. Wanted to take them home. Michael and Linda are very welcoming and helpful. Definitely 5 stars.
Aug '11 Another lovely stay at West Side Barn Cottage, as good as new since we first stayed here 4 years ago! The new WIFI was a good feature. I will miss Barney and Penny lots and hope to come back soon. 5 stars. (Timmi, aged 10)
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Aug '11 This is my 4th stay here and it gets better every time. Everything was lovely as usual and I will miss Barney and Penny a lot!!! Alton Towers was amazing and we went on 4 out of 5 of the thrill rides. Thank you Mike and Linda for another lovely stay! Hope to come back soon. (Tara, aged 10). J & R K, and T and T K, Surrey.
Sept '11 Another lovely week. Thanks for everything. Love to you all. Hope to be back next year. xx. J & J B, and Ben (the dog), Wisbech.
Sept. '11 Second time we've stayed here - accommodation perfect again + we've been made very welcome, many thanks, see you again soon. P and M, and the dogs, Bramble and Daisy, N. Ireland.
Sept '11 Fabulous again. Thanks for arranging the weather. See you in November. S and K, P and A, Leics.
Oct '11 A very warm welcome and an extrememy relaxing break. Perfect area for walking and dogs - something for everyone, then total comfort in the barn, complete with flowers and chocs. Thanks ever so much for everything. p.s.; the perfect light read after a long, tiring hike is the slim volume on Afternoon Tea at the Ritz, (on the shelf to the left of the sink). M, D, J, and T, B, and Lottie the dog, Warwickshire.
Oct '11 We had a really nice stay here. We love your dogs Penny and Barney and want to take them home. We are going to come back loads because it is so beautiful a setting. Love it here so much. Love Rosie (age 10). XXXXX D & F, and K, R and J, Beaconsfield.
Oct '11 We had an amazing stay at this lovely house. Barny and Penny were very well trained. I nearly liked walking Penny and Barny. The walks were very nice as well as the bike ride. I felt so good as if it was home. Jemima (age 7), Beaconsfield.
Nov '11 Our third lovely stay - albeit a short one - best wishes. D & J and Prudie (the dog), Cornwall.
Nov '11 We had a lovely stay. Enjoyed Chatsworth, Ashbourne, walking, and dinner at the George. N & J, Berks, K & S, Leics.
Dec '11 Excellent accommodation, warm welcome & beautiful countryside -We will be back soon. G and J W., Warwickshire.
- Somewhat nicer accommodation than the campsite opposite where I recently did D of E!! Maddie S, Warwickshire.
Mar '12 Another lovely stay here. The weather was brilliant and so were all the walks. I loved going climbing and reading outside in the sunshine. I loved playing with Barney and Penny and taking them on walks. I will miss them loads. Hopefully come back really soon. Tara (age 10).

We had another lovely stay, the weather was amazing and we had some great walks with Barney and Penny. The cottage was amazing as always and we were able to use the picnic table outside. Hope to come back soon and I'll miss Barney and Penny so much! (Timmi, age 10)
The sun shone all week for the first time in 5 visits so I was able to sit outside with my morning coffee and also with my glass of wine in the evening - sheer bliss! Went into Buxton, which was beautifule in the sun and did some very pretty walks, including Beresford Dale and Cheedale. A visit to Bakewell is always a must for a scrummy pudding! Had lots of fun, as always, with Barney and Penny. J K, Surrey.

April '12 Another lovely stay! Good walking and cycling - only got soaked once! Thank you - Mike! G, J, M, B and R, Warwicks. and Essex.
April '12 A very enjoyable week, despite the bad weather. Great cottage, great host and incredible dogs. Hope to return later in the year when the weather is more sympathetic. We particularly enjoyed the Bakewell Pie and Calamity Brown's landscaped gardens at Chatsworth. We blame the Ks for stealing all the good weather on 24/3/12. P & L M, Salisbury.
May '12 Unquestionably the best holiday house we have ever stayed in - had everything we needed and more. Mike was absolutely brilliant - kind, patient + full of great recommendations. Can't think of a better place to have celebrated our twin daughters' 1st birthday. Brilliant location - so much to do + such a lovely place to stay - we'll definitely be back! G, L, I & G C, ( plus Oscar and Lucy, the cats), London.
May '12 Another great holiday. Although the weather wasn't the best, we managed plenty of walking. We found a visit to Crich Tram Museum very interesting. We envy you the peace and quiet here and look forward to seeing you again next year. M & B P, K, M and S, Husbands Bosworth, Leics.
May '12 A thoroughly enoyable holiday and the weather was extremely kind to us. Lots of good walks and birdspotting. Thankyou Mike for a great place to stay. J & B N, Blackpool and A & A C, Redditch
May '12 We've enjoyed our week here very much. The weather glorious, walks good. Can recommend the food at The Devonshire Arms in Hartington. The house is very comfortable and has everything you could possible need. The milk, chocolates and flowers are a nice touch and much appreciated, thank you. We enjoyed meeting Mike and Barney & Penny, - Tom did his best to stir them up! S & C P, & Tom the collie, Yelverton, Devon.
June '12 Thank you so much for our stay; it was amazing. We love everything (especially the TV in my room). Everything was a lot better than Willington and School. Thank you lotsies, Aud & the others. A, C, B and D, Willington, Derbyshire.
June '12 Thank you for such a warm welcome, & all the advice & information was greatly received! Although the weather was a mixed bag we managed to pack a lot in with visits to Bakewell, Eyam, The Manild Way to Wetton Mill & the Tissington Trail! Zara slept so soundly in her lovely little room. Thank you again. L, R, J and J, and Zara (9 months) and Sasha (dog), Rayleigh, Essex.
July '12 Stressful family time and we were very much in need of a break. Time spent here - even though only 3 nights - has been heaven sent. The cottage and surroundings, together with the lovely warm welcome and hospitality has kicked all of our boxes and then some! We can't wait to come back again. N & M Weybridge, Surrey. XX
July '12 As ever, in fact yearly, you and the cottage were wonderful. Keep a week for July 2013!! Please. J and A, Winchelsea, E. Sussex.
July '12 Brilliant accommodation! Obviously 3 days is not long enough here, so I think we'll be back. Many thanks for chocs, milk & flowers. We'd like to take Penny & Barney home with us but the walkies wouldn't be so exciting for them. The Ks, Hythe, Hampshire and Milton Keynes, Bucks.
July '12 Dear Mike, Thanks for being a welcoming and knowledgeable host. We'll be back! John, Cambridge

Thanks for the lovely touches of chocolates/raspberries and flowers. We loved the Manifold Trail, climbing Thorpe Cloud, Abraham Heights and brilliant weather to boot. What a treat! Sally, Cambridge.

Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful cottage, I loved playing with Barney and Penny. I loved the walks you suggested. We would like to come back! Iona, (aged 8) and Finlay (aged 10), Cambridge.

Aug '12 A Perfect base for our 1st Peaks holiday, friendly and helpful host. A great place four our dog's first holiday with us, he really enjoyed the freedom of the paddock. Mike, your suggestions for walks were great, really enjoyed the Roaches & Wolfscote Dale. Fish 'n' chips from Longnor worth the short drive. A wonderful place, we hope to return for more. Steve, Jude, Cam & Ellie, & Brock, Solihull, W. Midlands.
Aug '12 A very nice cottage to stay. Plenty of space outside for Felip to play football and Lucia to play with the dogs. A perfect host, Mike, who gave us a lot of info about the moors and things to do and visit. He showed me a lovely run across the Bereford Dale. Weather wasn't the best as we got soaked through twice while cycling and horseriding but who would come on holiday to England for its weather?? Lovely area to stay. Riera-Fulls family, Mallorca
Aug '12 A lovely stay in a wonderful cottage, you made us feel really welcome. We'll definitely be back. xx J, L, L & J H, Hinckley, Leics.
A really nice stay at this cottage. Enjoyed walking Barney & Penny. Loved mine and my brother's comfy beds!! Would definitely come back again. Lots of space outside in the garden Laura x (11)
Sept '12 A wonderful cottage, so peaceful and clean, a very nice reception on arrival. We enjoyed our holiday, hope to be back. Would certainly recommend. M and R A, Spalding, Lincs.
Sept '12 Beginning to feel a bit like a boomerang - we keep coming back! Best holiday cottage we have stayed in. Mike, Barney + Penny superb hosts. We'd reommend Manifold Inn for Whim ales, Longnor Fish and Chips, Tea Junction Tearooms for lunch, + good for vegetables, + Wetton Mill Tea rooms as well. Spoilt for choice, Chatsworth you must see. Peak District Dairy butter from Hartington Cheese Shop a must eat. M & P , Fermanagh, N. Ireland
Oct. '12 This was my 6th stay here, it was a shame that it was very short but it was still brilliant! Barney and Penny were very cute as usual and I will miss them loads! Hope to come back really soon. Tara (age 11).
Another nice stay - we have been coming here for 4 years now, it still feels new! We had a good long walk with Barney and Penny that tired me out but Barney and Penny didn't seem affected. Although only here for 3 days this time I still had great fun. Timmy (aged 11).
3 days was really too short for a stay in the place we have all grown so fond. Took B and P out for the day from Dovedale and back via Beresford Dale. Ate at the Devonshire Arms, which was good. Tara and I went to Alton Towers for the day and managed 10 rides. Timmy and Dad went Quad biking at Wild Park. M and J K, East Molesey, Surrey - and Tara and Timmy
Nov '12 Had a great time here and enjoyed spending time exploring on bike and foot. Reg loved the paddock and took up a new hobby, mousing!!! It was great to relax with Helen and Pete although the boys kept us busy most of the time. Would love to come back again to explore more tracks and trails. G, J and DR, Worchestershire (and Reg, the dog).
We had a great time on the trails and it was good to be close to them. We also had a good time exploring on foot. Joe (aged 10). p.s. It would be great to come back and next time I will keep my bedroom tidy!!! Barney and Penny are very well trained and very nice.
Enjoyed the trails. We could get straight out in to the countryside. Reg enjoyed all the walks, Ruby did too. (the dogs). My favourite bit was cycling on the trails. David (age 7).
Mike, thank you for your warm welcome. H and P, and Ruby the dog. Devon
Nov '12 We had such a great time with Barney and Penny! We love taking them on walks and hugging them. Love, Rosie (age 11)
We have had a great stay at West Side Barn. We all loved seeing the amazing two dogs Barney and Penny and going on lovely walks with them. Love Jemima (age 8) XXXXXXX
We have had a lovely restful long weekend. Thank you for your hospitality Mike. Love it here. F and D B, and girls, Beaconsfield
Nov '12 What a fantastic short break! Mike directed us to Dovedale where we enjoyed a lovely walk to the Stepping Stones which Fin loved. Spent a great day at Chatsworth taking in the Christmas Market. Mike, Barney and Penny are top hosts! We will be back for sure! Many thanks. T and S H, and Finley (3½), Bath.
Nov '12 Lovely place to stay, superb weekend, with beautiful weather. We enjoyed the comfort of the barn, and appreciated the friendly advice of Mike about all the walks and sights of the area. Interesting and fun day at Chatsworth, despite the crowd for the Xmas market. We will be back! E A and A C, Oxford.
Dec '12 West Side Barn was a lovely place to spend Christmas; we found it to be remarkably warm and comfortable, which considering the weather, made it all the more special to com back to. Our week has flown by and we feel there is so much more to see we will have to come back again soon. Thank you Mike for everything, we will look forward to coming back to West Side in the near future. M & R N, East Sussex and A & J G, Kent.
Jan '13 A perfect cottage to stay in for our New Year break. West Side Barn is very comfortable, warm and well appointed. We've managed to do 2 cycle rides - Manifold Valley from the cottage and Monsal Trail from Millers Dale to Bakewell - and 2 walks - Baslow Edge and Dovedale to Milldale. Weather wasn't ideal but at least not contunhuous rain! Thank you Mike for a great stay and we'd love to return. G,D,S & G D, (and Snoopy the dog!) Berkshire.
Apr '13 We had a wonderful break at West Side Barn and were very well looked after by Mike - great tips on good pubs and walks. The Barn has been renovated to a very high standard - I'd like to move in! Spangle has been worn out with some beautiful walks in Dovedale, Edale and Thor's Cave and we've enjoyed some great suppers in The Devonshire Arms, and the Royal Oak in Hurdlow. Sad to be leaving but aim to come back soon! Many thanks for making us feel so welcome and going the extra mile in making the Barn so comfortable. LC, Weybridge
Thank you for a wonderful stay! Joel, age 8
Could not have asked for a better cottage. Work seems miles away! Many thanks, Mike, for your hospitality. DC, Webridge
May '13 Another great week - at least we had sunshine this year. Jack came for the first time and enjoyed the freedom and was equally fascinated by Gyp and shadow jumping! As always - thank you Mike for your hospitality. Jack will certainly want to come next time (without his Mum & Dad). Kaz & Jack say thank-you. M & B P, K and J and Monty (the dog). Leicestershire
May '13 Beautiful cottage in a beautiful part of the world. Lovely change from the extreme flatness of the Fens - once the car got used to the excessive braking! Lovely surroundings with fantastic walks. Would love to return one day! S & N H, King's Lynn, Norfolk.
May '13 This was perfect for us! Far from the madding crowd but close to pretty towns and villages. We loved being here and appreciated all the time spent in this delightful cottage. Thankyou for our welcome & the helpful pointers to walks and places to see. We would love to return sometime! D and E H. Stowmarket, Suffolk.
May '13 We have had a fantastic time and the cottage has suited us brilliantly. It is very well equipped; the field is perfect for the dog and the comfy cot and stairgate ensured our son was safe and slept soundly. The fresh flowers and chocolates on arrival are a very welcome surprise. Beautiful location and great walks nearby. Thank you Mike for your hospitality and we look forward to returning in the near future. S & S A, East Sussex, and K, D and Harry A, East Sussex.
May '13 Had a great time + great weather. Pleasure to find such a well presented cottage & what a great location. Thanks. I and G, Worcs
June '13 We have all enjoyed a fantastic break at West Side Barn. The cottage & views are even more stunning than the web pages may suggest. Mike has been a fantastic host with lots of recommendations & help. The walks show off the countryside & views perfectly and ideal for dogs. Many thanks to Mike. We would definitely love to return. B, D, H & C P and Millie the dog, Cumbria
June 13 A great week had by all. Fantastic cottage, beautiful surroundings, sunshine throughout!!! Lovely walks, good food. Couldn't ask for more. Thank you Mike for everything. V, M and D C, and Lily the dog. Surrey
June 13 Our second visit to West Side Barn has been every bit as enjoyable as our first. The weather has been mostly kind which has enabled us to get out and about and see the sights. We can highly recommend Chatsworth House and gardens. The Heights of Abraham at Matlock were also very good, but not for vertigo sufferers! Speedwell Cavern at Castleton was a very different experience but not good for claustrophobics. We have also spent a surprising amount of time in the cottage because it is such a pleasant and comfortable place to be. If you like fly fishing we can highly recommend Carsinton Water - a lovely lake full of fantastic quality trout. M and R N, Susssex and A and J G, Kent
June '13 Another great stay at West Side Barn. So much to see & do. Thanks for all the recommendations & local knowledge Mike. Devonshire Arms - a great place to eat. (We're sure its getting brighter over there!) Weather was good for the most part - ideal for cycling and walking and cruising. Thanks again Mike & Barney & Gyp. I and G, Worcs.
July '13 Another wonderful 7 days at West Side Barn. Thank you so much Michael. The views/walking/Festival in Buxton, all superb. Till next Summer, or whenever! J & A S, Winchelsea, E. Sussex.
July '13 Great localtion, great host & great accommodation. We have had a lovely 4 days, Thank you Mike. Herding cattle was a new experience!! K & P R, Norwich
Aug '13 What a lovely place! We've all had a fantastic time here and hope to come back soon. The cottage is lovely, very well equipped, comfortable and there's everything here we could want. Thank you for the flowers, milk and chocolates and all the information. We've all enjoyed playing with Barney and Gyp. Thank you Mike, Barney and Gyp. C, B, L, E, & J P, and Ollie the dog. Berkshire.
I really enjoyed my holiday here with Barney and Gyp. They were fun to play with. My bed was really confy. I would like to come back again. I hope I will see the dogs soon! E P (age 10), and Ollie the dog (age 2).
Aug '13 Our second stay in West Side Barn. Very enjoyable, weather OK and still plenty of things to do in the Peak district. We enjoyed our visits to Speedwell Cavern in Castleton and we had a nice day in Longshaw, a very nice walk in a lovely forest. Lucia had a great time playing ball with Barney and Gyp and Felip kept paractising his football in the rear garden. We recommend the Devonshire Pub in Hartington for a meal out, and Tissington Trail Bike ride to burn of the meal. (26 miles in total, important starting in Ashbourne so the last 13m will be downhill). Thanks Mike for a very nice week. Riera-Full family, Mallorca
Aug '13 What a fabulous find but we cannot take credit for discovering this jewel of the Peaks - our thanks to Claire for that. We arrived late Saturday afternoon to find Mike waiting to greet us, his welcome was warmer than any I have experienced. As Mike showed us around this very well appointed cottage; the flowers, chocs, milk in the fridge - just add food and wine! What a cracking find. This is our first visit to Derbyshire and what a visit - the cottage, scenery, weather and people, especially our hosts, Mike, Barney and Gyp. T and M, Shoreham, West Sussex.
Aug '13 Mike, this is a fantastic cottage and set in a beautiful location. I'm so pleased to have found this gem. We couldn't have expected more and you are so accommodating and a wonderful guy. Thank you for showing us a few of your local walks; as you know we adore this part of the UK and can now add these to our portfolio. The weather was certainly kind to us and a super opportunity to invite old friends to enjoy a relaxing BBQ, listening to the cows 'chat' across the fields! Barney and Gyp were a real joy and such company we shall miss them when we return home. Hopefully a time will come when we'll be residing in these here parts, on a permanent basis. As and when that hope occurs, David and I would very much like to in in touch and extend the hand of friendship. Thank you once again, and very best wishes. C and D, Bourne End, Bucks.
Aug '13 What a lucky find! Brilliant Bank Holiday stay. We've enjoyed some lovely walks and catching a few days on the steamer chairs too! Thank you for yoour lovely welcome and flowers Mike, it was very much appreciated. I know we will all be back before too long. Thanks again! L, G and S L, Knutsford, Cheshire
Sept '13 Another lovely holiday in this superb cottage. Thank you for your lovely welcome. Recommend The Tearooms in Wetton, The Tea Junction at Hulme End for lunch , and had two excellent meals at The Greyhound Inn, Warslow. See you next year! Mary and Paul, Fermanagh, N.I.
Sept '13 Really nice cottage, great to have space outside that's pretty secure for dogs to explore. Been to Peaks many times and despite weather, really enjoyed our stays. Devonshire Arms, Harington good, and dog friendly, local walks excellent. Thanks Mike for welcome, (including gifts!) and for endless supply of logs and kindling - a very rare treat! G & K, Bucks
Sept '13 Another brilliant week at West Side Barn. Excellent hospitality and as the weather was great, the cycling, walking and exploring was great too! Thanks Mike, Barney and Gyp for making it such an enjoyable stay again. See you in the near future! G & I M, Worcs
Oct '13 We have had a wonderful time here at this wonderful cottage. We feel totally relaxed and will be very sad to leave. Thank you Mike, Barney and Gyp for the great walks and thank you Mike for the warm welcome, flowers and chocs. We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this superb "home from home" and really hope to be back soon! S and T, and Buffy (the dog), Hadstock, Cambs.
Oct '13 The cottage has been perfect! Downstairs bedroom and bathroom for our 90+ year old Mother and upstairs for us.....and everywhere so beautifully clean and just like home! Lovely touches like the flowers, chocolates, milk, tea, coffee biscuits....Very thoughtful and much appreciated, thank you. The week has gone far too quickly, wish we could stay longer...We reckon we'll be back! L &N K, and L and Hamish (the Westie), Cumbria
Oct '13 Another lovely stay in West Side Barn. We had a very nice break here consisting of lots of walking and a nice boat ride. Barney and Gyp very much enjoyed the walks and they were very affectionate. Sadly, due to my Dad's job our trip was cut short by about two days. Thank you Mike for the very well kept cottage and I'm sure we will be back soon. Timmy (age 12).

This is my 7th stay here at West Side Barn and everytime I've stayed here it has been brilliant! The cottage was lovely and cosy as usual, a shame our stay was cut short. I really enjoyed taking Barney and Gyp for walks and will miss them a lot. Thanks again, Mike, for the great stay and hope to come back soon! Tara (age 12). East Molesey, Surrey

Nov '13 Thank you very much for a wonderful stay, cottage is very comfortable, warm and clean. The location is very beautiful. Thank you. I & J, Romsey, Cambs
Nov '13 What a lovely place, beautiful surroundings and peaceful. Cottage has everything and is so clean and tidy. Mike, thanks for being so kind and thoughtful, sorry we could not stay for 1 day longer. Give your 2 dogs some more pocket money, I think you deserve that extra pint! J & K, Huntingdon, Cambs.
Nov '13 Another lovely stay at West Side. Some nice walks although one very muddy but views worth it! Cottage warm & host Mike welcoming! Thank you! See you soon! p.s. Rally was fun to see all lights in dark and lovely throaty exhausts! Pub worth the walk back up the hill, too! L and G L, S and G and Rome the dog, Knutsford, Cheshire
Dec '13 We have had a wonderful week here. Lovely, warm, comfortable cottage with everything we could wish for. Gaynor, Ian, Kelly and Dave. North Yorks
Dec '13 Another (our 3rd) great holiday. Well, long weekend actually. Just the break we needed before a busy Christmas. Everything was perfect as usual - a "home from home". See you in 2014 for a longer stay. Martin and Nicky, Weybridge, Surrey.
Jan '14 What a wonderful cottage. We thoroughly enjoyed our New Year stay despite some very wet weather! It's hard to find anything that is not absolutely perfect. Thank you Mike. You may well see us again. David and Rachel M, Kenilworth, Warwicks.
Jan '14 We have had a simply wonderful stay at West Side Barn with sister and bro-in-law. Thank you for the chocs and other essentials that greeted us on arrival. Thank you also for the lovely Christmas tree! We really appreciated your advice and company Mike; this is a very special , lovely place built with obvious love and care by you and your late wife, Linda. We are so very glad to have met you, Barney and Gyp and already looking forward to coming back next December! With our very best wishes and prayers for a happy and peaceful 2014. Tracy and Darren, Little Hadham, Herts. ( and Alfie and Paddy, the two dogs, who had a great time too! )
Feb '14 A wonderful lazy weekend. Many thanks, Mike. Delightful walking. much enjoyed by all. Lovely grub at the local pubs with great hospitality. We all look forward to a return visit. L & J & E R, A & J B, Great Missenden. (& Gerty and Ping, the dogs).
Feb '14 Third visit - hope it's not the last! Feels like home to us. Fire lit on our arrival, chocs and flowers much appreciated. Warm and relaxing - wood burner totally brilliant!! Walks in mud very impressive but great to return to such comfort. An excellent cottage in excellent area. Love it!!! S & I L, J & A S, (and Bella, the dog), Wigan.
Feb '14 Thank you so much Mike! Our second stay was every bit as wonderful as our first. The cottage is wonderfully welcoming, as are you with your extremely kind and thoughtful hospitality - it really is a home from home and the perfect base to explore all our favourite places. We will be back...again. L and J, E and E, and Pip & Missy the dogs. Kent.
March '14 We have been lucky enough to stay here during the mini March heatwave. A glorious week of blue skies and sun. we have walked every day some of the excellent walks in this area. The cottage is comfortable, cosy and clean with everything we need, and a nice secure area for the dogs. Thanks Mike for the welcoming pack and all your help and advice this week. Look forward to seeing you another year. R & J, L & J, Jasper and Magnum (the dogs), Essex.
March '14 From the first moment we arrived we felt at home in the cottage. It had everything we needed plus loads of extra little special touches. Michael was the perfect host and couldn't have made us feel any happier if he'd tried. We came to relax and chill out after the stresses of work and it certainly did the trick. Fantastic cottage and scenery and location. L & D, and A &C, Essex.
April '14 A very warm and friendly reception to this very well appointed accommodation. So good indeed, we've booked to come back again later this year! We have stayed in lots of cottages and barn conversions although this place has to be near the very top of the list. The dogs loved the exercise area - a great feature and so thoughtful. P & J R, Surrey ( and Sonny and Flora, the dogs).
April '14 A beautifully equipped cottage and a host who could not be more helpful. Lovely weather, good company and spectacular walks. Thank you Mike for making us feel very welcome in your barn and to the area. We had a great time and will be recommending West Side Barn to our fellow Aussies. J & C R, Essex and A, Cornwall. J & R O, NSW, Australia.
April '14 It's like coming home when we come here. We love it and hope to keep coming. It's the best cottage in Derbyshire that we have stayed in. Many thanks from all of us. M & B P, K & J, and Monty, the dog. Husbands Bosworth, Leics.
May '14 We have done many cottage holidays and this is the best so far. The cottage is beautiful and the location perfect. We have had lovely meals out all week, but the top two are The Royal Oak, Wetton and The Packhorse in Crowdecote. Cottage is lovely and well equipped - flowers, chocs & Tea + biscuits are a lovely touch. Mike is a wonderful host and made us all feel welcome - especially taking our 4 year old to see some new born lambs! Oh, & Gyp and Barney are fab too!! We will definitely be back. S and H, Birmingham.
May '14 Mike is a wonderful host indeed, fantastic knowledge of the Peak district and most of the pubs within. Parking permit is just one of the thougthful "extras" included in the stay. Thanks for everything. L, B, and A and Stig, Peterborough and Ceveleys.
May '14 Very good to be able to re-visit favourite places in Derbyshire, although weather very indifferent we were pleased to stay in such a warm and comfortable "cottage". We have enjoyed a very happy week here. Thank you. N & M F. Birmingham
May '14 Ideal place to come and stay with family and re-visit places in the Peak district last seen many years ago. Enjoyed exploring Ecton Hill and the Manifold Valley, and walking over Chrome Hill and its neighbours! Great to be able to come back and relax in such a well equipped, peaceful and comfortable cottage! Thank you. P F, Exeter
Exploring this rich and varied landscape from such a great base has been hugely enjoyable. The Manifold cycle way has been filled with blossom and bird song all week! What a joy! R F, London.
June '14 Super holiday in a lovely cottage., Mike has been very kind and chocolates and floweers on arrival were really appreciated. We have stayed in many holiday cottages over the years and this one is definitely the best! Really enjoyed our stay and hope to return. We have just spent the week admiring one lovely spot after another - and really enjoyed ourselves. B and V O, Wirral
June 14 We love this cottage. We arrived with two children and slightly concerned if area etc would be appropriate. The area we found out was stunning, the views incredible. The cottage itself is of a beautiful standard. People sometimes have written this is a home from home. I don't agree, this is far superior to our lovely house back in Cheshire. Recommendations with children - Monkey Forest, our 2 year old loved it. Rudyard Steam Train - a lovely little trip followed by a picnic lakeside with children splashing in the shallows - perfect. Carsington Reservoir - brilliant playground for your children, interactive zone and great picnic area. Our final recommendation would be playing in the lovely field you get to use, that was a real bonus. Feel very grateful to have been here and hope to return. Thanks Mike. R & V M, Cheshire.
June '14 Don't know where to start with this lovely, idylic place, It's just gorgeous. Beautiful scenery everywhere you look and perfect for young children, ours had an absolute ball! Mike is a wonderful host, warm and approachable, interested and so helpfull. The cottage/barn is the best we have been in, I wish it were our home! To sit out and have a BBQ is tranquil and so pleasant. Plenty of activity to do for children, bike trails, water sports, would love to keep this place a hidden gem as we would almost certainly be back every year! Still I have no doubt that we would come back, it's a 10/10 for me. Rudyard/Carsington the pick of the bunch, children were so happy! Will be sad to leave place! Thanks so much Mike. Excellent value for money! R & V, M and B, Chester
June '14 A great barn conversion that has created a perfect holiday let. We have had a good, sunny week and enjoyed exploring a new area for us on the Derbyshire/Staffordshire border. Mike, the perfect host, grows great cucumbers!! Thanks. D & H P, Melrose
I agree with all that! We know Derbyshire a litter better, but it is the perfect base to explore the lower slopes of the Peak District and a delightful destination in itself. Thank you again. D & K O, West Sussex.
July '14 A perfect cottage for a perfect holiday. Could not have wished for more. Central for all the things we wanted to do. Thank you Michael. M & J S, Boston, Lincs
July '14 We have been to many cottages from North, Middle and South but can honestly say this is best by far. Superb conversion to share as hard to find 2 bathrooms for 4/5 people. Everything nice and clean and lovely welcome pack of milk etc. plus flowers and chocolates. Ideal location for cycle trails and pubs for food. 10 out of 10 from us. Thank you Michael, hope to come and stay again soon. M and C S, Near Skegness, Lincs.
July '14 A home from home. Thank you Michael. Clare and Rav, Cambridge
July '14 6th visit and as ever superb week. The welcome Michael, is just the best incl. chocs & flowers. Please don't let the hawthorn hedge from neighbour grow tall enough to spoil your fantastic view. Keep watering the cows - We'll see you again, hopefully, before the New year. John and Anne, E. Sussex
July '14 Mike, thank you so much for letting us stay in your wonderful barn. You have been a great host. We couldn't have asked for a more idyllic setting, it's beautiful. The cottage is fully equipped, you have thought of everything. The flowers and chocolates were such a lovely welcome too, thank you. We will certainly be back. Definitely a 10 out of 10 for us. The Christians, Norfolk
Thank you very much for letting me take Barney and Gyp for walks, I really enjoyed it and I will really miss them, they are so well behaved. Love Alice (12 years). Norfolk
Aug '14 We have had a wonderful week and cannot recommend highly enough. Mike is a fantastic host who has gone above and beyond to make our week so enjoyable. Would recommend walk from Beresford Dale (as per Mike's recommendation ) - it is a "hidden gem"! We hope to return in the near future! All the best, Glenn, Jackie, Greg, Harriet Heidi & Rufus (the dog). Ipswich
Aug '14 We have had a very enjoyable week here in West Side Barn. The cottage was very comfortable, cosy and spotless. The surrounding area is beautiful and very accessible especially with the conmprehensive knowledge and information provided by Michael. We would certainly recommend to friends and family the cottage and area. Hopefully we will return. Davies from Kent, and Pawsons from Hastings.
Aug '14 Thank you so much for a brilliant week in your A* cottage - all so clean and comfortable with nothing too much trouble. We echo all the previous comments regarding your hospitality. The Salmon Family, Devon.
Sept. '14 Once again a lovely visit. Very comfortable cottage plus welcoming host in Michael (+ Barney + Gyp). good weather, walking, cycling plus food and beer locally. See you next year and, once again, thanks for a lovely holiday. MR and PD, Fermanagh
Sept. '14 Our second stay here and again very enjoyable. We were made very welcome by Mike. Good walks. Good food at Royal Oak, Hurdlow and Manifold Inn. Hope to come again. S and C P, and Tom (the collie), Yelverton, Devon.
Sept. '14 Lovely well equipped cottage, in a good location for walks and visiting Bakewell, Buxton, Eyam, and other ottractive villages. Mike was a great host, who knows what is required when renting out a holiday cottage, The area is lovely and we will be back for more long walks and time away from the rat race. D & M and Amber/Tia (the dogs). Aylesbury, Bucks
Oct '14 Another good stay, blessed with fantastic weather for this time of year. Mike's a really helpful host and the cottage is just perfect. Beresford Dale is a nice local walk. Good food at Biggin Hall, the Manifold Inn and Devonshire Arms. Poor service at The Charles Cotton. P and J R and Flora, the dog. Oxted, Surrey
Oct '14 Another lovely week in this lovely cottage. Fantastic walks and a wonderful location to relax. Thank you Mike for your hospitality and company. Buffy really enjoyed her walks with Barney and Gyp. T and S, and Buffy, Hadstock, Cambridgeshire.
Oct '14 Thanks again for another lovely stay. It's about our 9th time here and we still love coming! As usual we really enjoy taking the dogs for walks and being cosy in the cottage. Always so sad to be leaving. Ketkars, Surrey.
Nov '14 Thank you very much Mike for the lovely cottage, warm welcoming and nice hospitality! It was a very relaxing holiday in a beautiful location. Everything we needed was there in the cottage. We took some nice walks, went to Buxton for shopping and stayed in the cottage for playing games and cooking. Our son loved your toys, thank you! I'm sure we will be back. L, T and D, The Hague, Netherlands.
Dec '14 We've been lookking forward to our Christmas at West Side Barn for months and it never disappoints. All the facilities that we and the dogs could ever require. Felt nice and warm and cosy in the barn with the wind howling outside! So many great eating and walking places to discover. The George at Alstonefield is a hidden gem for "foodies" not your usual grub, so I suppose you'd call it "gastro". More traditional food served with a smile at the Devonshire Arms, Hartington. For a special treat try Biggin Hall. P and J R and Flora and Moss the dogs.
Jan '15 Our second stay at West Side Barn and just as lovely as last year! Walking in the snow was fantastic and great to come back to our snug little barn! Manifold Inn as usual was a great place to eat. Thank you very much for chocs and Champagne! Cristmas tree lovely too. We do hope you continue to get better Mike and wish you and your sister in law, Julie, a very happy and Healthy New Year.
Another levely stay in this well-equipped and cosy cottage. Our walks were lovely but it was great returning to the warmth of this haven. We gave the local shops in Hartington plenty of business and recommend the Cheese Shop, especially. T and D M, Alfie and Paddy, the dogs. And D and R M.
Feb '15 Well Mike, thank you so much for another very enjoyable week. We have thoroughly enjoyed the lovely walks with the dogs...I hope we haven't tired you out too much! You have been so accommodating and kind, the girls have loved it. See you again in July. GC and Co.,Norfolk.
Mar '15 We had a wonderful stay here - the views are stunning and the cottage has all you could wish for. Enjoyed Beresford Dale - lovely flat walk - perfect for a family walk. Had a fantastic meal at Royal Oak. Excellent Sunday roast and open fire! Not such a good meal at Devonshire Arms! Thanks for having us - I'm sure we will be back and will recommend to others as an ideal spot to explore the Peaks. Pitt family, Herts.
Mar '15 Delighted to be back again, after our last visit in Feb/March 2011. As before, enjoyed a variety of walks in surrounding stunning countryside, and appreciated coming back to this very comfortable barn, with such a well-equipped kitchen, for our home cooked meals and leisurly evenings. V, C, P, and K, Sheffield
Mar '15 A fabulous location, stunning scenery, and a beautifully renovated property made for a thoroughly restful stay. Mike's attention to detail in the house and grounds is exceptional. We will be back. Ruddles, our Manchester Terrier, really appreciated the enclosed paddock to run some energy off! Thank you! M and A D, Prechac, France.
Apr '15 What a great week and a great welcome from Mike, despite the additional two puppies. The cottage is superb, with everything you could wish for. Include that with the views and the walks and the pubs, then you have the makings of a glorious holiday. Cheers Mike. D & A K and the dogs! Gloucs.
April '15 Thank you for an incredible relaxing holiday! P & E & E and N, Farnborough
April '15 We had a most enjoyable 5 days here in this lovely cottage, revisiting favourite places and discovering some new ones. Great weather - enjoyed the views and even sat outside with an eveining glass of wine. Great to have the field for the dog to run free in. Recommend the Friday evening fish and chop van in Hartington. Thank you Mike for being a very good host. D & A, and Bella the Scottie, West Dorset.
April '15 We have had another wonderful, restful stay in the barn. Eaten out most evenings but keep going back to The Devonshire arms in Hartington, very good pub grub and the owner is always very welcoming. Tried The Royal Oak, Wetton, food OK but staff not very welcoming! Some lovely walks, many revisited but really enjoyed the one from the barn to Wetton Mill, where we had a pit stop in the cafe (very good cup of tea and cake) then continued through the 'valley' then back to the barn via Back of Ecton (map in plastic wallet on table). Thanks again Mike, you're a great host and we'll see you in July. P, G and A and Fyn (the dog). Norfolk
April '15 We were blessed with superb weather on our stay so able to enjoy walks with the dogs at Beresford Dale, Scotts Dale, Parsley Hay, Monsal Dale and Tissington Trail. West Side Barn is just ideal for us. "Meal of the week" was at Biggin Hall - lunchtime menu is fantastic value. P and J R, with Flora and Moss , the dogs, Surrey.
May '15 Thanks for everything Mike! Hope to see you again. I am sure the Roaches have got longer and steeper and the descent more wearing than 15 years ago but we did it. Paddock was much enjoyed by crazy Greyhound and faster Lurcher. Really enjoyable week in the Barn. J and J, and Bertie and Molly, the dogs. Norfolk
May '15 Another enjoyable week at West Side Barn - seventh time. Weather not good but still managed to walk. A day at Hardwick Hall near Sheffield - very interesting and lovely grounds. Once again, thank you Mike. M and B, K and J and new puppie, Maddie. Leicestershire
May '15 We had a lovely week here. The views are beautiful and to look out at all the sheep was a great change than home! Have thoroughly enjoyed the walks and "Mia" the dog has had a great time. Cottage is certainly well equipped and Mike a very helpful host. Good localtion for a number of easy walks in surrounding area. P and P C, and Mia the dog. Orpington, Kent
May '15 We're no strangers to the Peak District but West Side Barn is one of the finest cottages we've stayed in - everything you could need. A warm and friendly welcome from Mike - the weather could have been kinder but a most enjoyable stay. P and M H, and Rosie (the Retriever), Norfolk.
May '15 The most difficult thing, when planning a holiday with a partially-sighted, somewhat frail 90 year old, is finding accommodation that meets thei needs, but is also a cosy, pleasant environment for the hard-working carers! West Side Barn was pretty much perfect, thank you, Mike. Aside from meeting up with family, highlight was Chatsworth House, who were very welcoming and sensitive to the needs of wheelchair users - their operation was very slick and accommodating, more so than the National Trust, who we found less geared up for the disabled here than they are in other properties we've visited - Keddleston in particular is not fully accessible. Foodwise;- Charles Cotton -good food, but somewhat chaotic and uncomfortable service; Devonshire Arms, average but very welcoming. Manifold Inn excellent on both counts - quality and service. One day we'll come back without the wheels and do some walking! I & A C, and S, Cambridgeshire.
June '15 Exceptional cottage, every need catered for and very comfortable. Thank you Mike for your warm welcome and flowers and chocs. S and J W, and Flora the Schnauzer, Shrewsbury, Shrops.
June '15 Lovely cottage! Superb weather, great walking! Chris and Pete, Essex. Shirley and Mike, N. Yorks.
June 15 2nd time staying at this beautiful cottage. We have two small children (aged 8 and 18 months). Some of the highlights were
1. CBbees at Alton Towers.
2. A day swimming and then time spent in the beautiful park of Buxton.
3. Cycling on Tissington Trail and a relaxed day in Matlock Baths.
Cottage is perfect and its location is just perfect. Just a quick note - sampled the food at the Manifold Inn and would highly recommend, the burger was very especially yummy. Thanks Mike for an amazing stay and hope to return again. Vicky, Chester.
June '15 Another wonderful holiday - as before the facilities were excellent. Hope to be back next year for another visit. Thank you Mike, best wishes. B and V, V and R, B and M and Mylo the dog.
July '15 Lovely place to stay. Mike was very helpful. Had some glorious weather. Enjoyed some lovely walks. Visited various places. We would definitely recommend it to our family and friends. Once again thank you for an enjoyable week. C and K, and Imogen (6 weeks), Bucks and T and G, Oxford.
July '15 Our second stay at West Side Barn and just as lovely as last year. Thank you Mike for lovely flowers and chocolates. Such a quiet and peaceful location. May your health keep improving and hope to be back again soon!! M and C S, Skegness, Lincs.
July '15 As ever a fabulous 6 days. Thank you so much Michael. J and A S, Winchelsea, E. Sussex.
Aug '15 Another very enjoyable two weeks in the Barn. (4th in 2 years). Weather wasn't brilliant but still found lots to do. Canoeing in Matlock ("Peaks and Paddles") was great fun, visit to Tissington Hall and village was lovely as was another trip to Chatsworth. Devonshire Pub in Hartington serves great food and the staff are lovely too. Thanks very much again Mike, you are such a fantastic host (and of course Barney and Gyp). P and G and T and AC, Norfolk.
Aug '15 It is difficult to imagine an ideal cottage to stay with 19 month old twins but we couldn't have picked a better location. The barn is lovely, very homely, welcoming, and the girls have had the room to explore! Life back at home will have a lot to live up to without the cows, sheep, dogs and tractors!!! Mike has been the perfect host and we've had the most amazing first family holiday here. There are so many places to visit which have kept us busy. Lets hope we'll visit again soon!!!! We'll miss waking up to the amazing views. Thanks again - A & S, N & A C, J & G S, Ipswich, Suffolk
Aug '15 A very warm and lovely cottage. Great weather, lots of walking and biking. We had a fantastic holiday. It was so good we might come back again. William M (aged 12), Lincolnshire.
Great holiday, fantastic cottage. Thanks for making us feel so welcome. The Macs, Lincolnshire
Sept '15 Once again thank you for a fantastic place to stay. We all had a great holiday despite the mixed weather. Once again we have run out of time to do all the walks & cycle rides we planned - despite being out every day from dawn to dusk! The Manifold Inn was very good for food + service, although we thought The Packhorse at Crowdecote has declined from last year regarding food. (Beer still good though). The Bulls Head in Monyash was very good when we ate there + The Royal Oak in Wetton seems to have the odd "pop-up" restaurant evening. See you next year. Paul and Mary, with dogs daisy and Bramble, N. ireland
Sept '15 Another lovely stay. It feels so homely. Mike as friendly and helpful as usual. Beresford Dale is the fovoured walk for the dogs as it allows them to have a paddle. Best food is at Biggin Hall. Devonshire Arms and Manifold Inn serve good pub grub. P and J R, and flora and Moss the dogs.
Oct '15 We have had an absolutely wonderful week stay at this fabulous barn in a stunning setting in the wonderful Derbyshire/Staffordshire Dales. We have not had to venture more than 20 miles drive from here each day to have excellent and different days out. Dovedale, the Roaches with Luds Church!! and Chrome Hill are highly recommended days out walking. We have also cycled The High Peaks Trail, the the Monsal and also the Manifold Trail. The owner of this amazing establishment is Michael Grace, who is a delightfully jolly and very helpful man, who has given us very helpful advice and also loaned us maps and offered the use of bikes etc. 10 out of 10 for a 5* establishment. Brilliant. D & I U, Perth, Scotland
Nov '15 We had a brilliant week in the cosy cottage, Mike made us feel very welcome. The cottage is beautiful, as is the surrounding countryside that we gleefully explored. Fantastic holiday, can't thank Mike enough. All the homely touches helped us settle and made leaving very hard. Everything about this place is wonderful, can't recommend highly enough, thank you. H and A, Ipswich, Suffolk
Nov '15 Another great stay in Mike's lovely cottage. Weather has been kind to us and we had some good walks with our dogs. Had two guests arrive midweek for two days and they would like to thank Mike for the fantastic warm cottage stay. Sure we will return for yet another stay. C and K (Tilly and Daisy, the dogs).
Dec '15 We have forgotten how many times we have visited, but we never forget that we are never disappointed! Thank you again Mike for this little piece of paradise and what is always a much needed escape from the madness of London. N and M, Weybridge.
Dec '15 Our second Christmas at West Side Barn. Weather not great with week in contrast with the snow last year, but enjoyable as always. Most of the pubs in the area are welcoming and friendly, serving decent food. for something a little more upmarket try Carriages in Newhaven, near Hartington. P and J R, and the dogs, Flora and Moss. Oxted, Surrey.
Jan '16 Our third New Year in this gorgeous barn cottage! Once again everything lovely here! Thanks so much for all the Seasonal goodies of a beautiful Christmas tree, flowers, chocs, champagne...All very much appreciated! Time spent here with our family is very precious and a much needed break. Hope to see you next year! Or should I say this year? T and D M, Herts

Another lovely year in this homely place. A lovely break after a busy Christmas season. Many thanks for all the lovely extras. R and D, Warks

Fen '16 Another enjoyable stay in this lovely cottage. As ever, very well equipped with tea, coffee, milk, flowers, chocolates as well as all those kitchen essentials. Had a great meal at The Manifold. Pleasant trip to Bakewell for a much needed Bakewell Puddy. The weather was much better than anticipated and we were all able to enjoy several walks with Barney and Gyp. M and JK, E. Molesey, Surrey
This is about our 10th stay here and we couldn't ask for anything better! Everythins was perfect as usual and loved going climbing at Burbage North and the Foundry climbing wall. Also had some lovely walks with Barney and Gyp which were very enjoyable. Many thanks for another lovely stay and hope to come back soon. T and T, East Molesey, Surrey.
Mar '16 Another lovely week in this excellent cottage. Although the weather was cold the cottage was so warm and comfortable. The weather has been very mixed but been out walking every day and had to make use of the washing machine several times due to the mud and wet. So nice to have a cottage with such a helpful and welcoming owner. This is our 2nd visit and hope will be a third very soon. R and J C (and Jasper the dog), A, W and R W.
Mar '16 This is our second stay at the cottage and again we found it the perfect spot to explore the Peaks. Beresford Dale is a lovely walk for our dog! Thor's Cave is a lovely day out - park at Wetton and have a cottee at the Mill - refuel for the steep walk home! The George at Alstonefield serves delicious food and is dog-friendly - more expensive than other local pubs but a more refined menu but was a winner for us. We will be back. The rain held off! PH family (and Roxy the dog).
Mar '16 A perfect cottage. A very welcoming host. Excellent location to explore the Peak Districk. A lovely sunny day walking aroun Kinder Scout - to be recommended. Cycling along the Manifold Trail, walking around, and above, Ladybower and a visit to Chatsworth. Even had snow. A wonderful stay. Thanks Mike. Schnabel Family, Surrey
Apr '16 A long stay in this cottage while we renovated our new property in Hognaston. Mike has been so helpful -we'd have really struggled without his generosity. In the past we've stayed here for lovely breaks but being here a month only brings into focus what an ideal property and location this is for evrything that is wonderful about the Peak District. P & J Rand dogs Flora and Moss. Hognaston, Derbyshire
April '16 After a damp start the sun shone on us for another enjoyable week. We ate well at the Manifold Inn and got all that we needed at the Village Store in Hartington. We always enjoy the walk by the river at Beresford Dale and of course the Manifold Way. We spent a lot of time at Chatsworth this year, walking the grounds which are beautiful. Dog enjoyed it too! Once again thank you Mike for your generous hospitality - it's our 8th year and we enjoy it more each year. M and B P, K, J and M, Husbands Bosworth, Leics.
May 16 Another great stay at West Side Barn (number 6). Weather was exceedingly kind and going home with a tan. Had loads of great walks with our dogs. Mike was great as usual and cottage was as warn and homely as ever, sometime too warm. Look forward to coming back again. C and K, and dogs Tilly and Daisy, Bampton, Cumbria
June'16 A very enjoyable few days. A perfect cottage in a sublime setting. Mike has been brilliant from start to finish. The twins, Amelie and Jessica (5 years) have enjoyed their daily visits to Hamish the pony and walks with Barney and Gyp. The Lees, from Hale and the Normans from Rickmansworth.
June '16 We have spent a marvellous 3-day break in this beautiful West Side Barn. Everything about it is admirable and the extra spoilings of flowers, chocolates, biscuits, tea and coffee etc. are an added bonus. We have thoroughly enjoyed our 'al fresco' meals surrounded by stunning scenery and taking walks and trips out in such pretty countryside. Our thanks to Mr. Grace, a very genial host, who has been most helpful and friendly during our visit and advised us of interesting places to walk and see. E and E B, and baby Alex, Aylesbury, and C and T Y, Watford.
June '16 The cottage and welcome were really lovely, Michael is so thoughtful and helpful. We were very comfortable here, just as well as it rained a lot! Despite the rain, we had a lovely break. The Manifold Trail was OK - torrential downpour!!! So sheltered at Wetton Cafe.(They let the wet dogs in, which was kind!!). Manifold Pub food very nice, service OK! Did the Dovedale to Milldale walk -stunning!!!! Ranked no.2 in every walk we have ever done!! Great meal at the Devonshire Arms on Sunday night. Going home refreshed!! Thank-you!!! M and F, Suffolk.
June '16 We have not stayed in a barn conversion before and we are now converted. The wet-room is fantastic. Our bed (downstairs) was very comfortable. The open plan lounge/kitchen was very cosy and we didn't even need to use the woodburner. The Golden Retrievers loved the enclosed fold. We enjoyed looking round Hulme End and Hartington and had great walks in Dovedale and along the Manifold Way. Mr. Grace was a friendly and helpful host. A and N W, Middlesbrough
June '16 We have enjoyed a wonderfully relaxing 3 days at West Side Barn. Beautifully appointed. Well thought out. Lovely and clean and home from home. Michael is a great host and we look forward to returning again soon. C & J, Halesworth, Suffolk
July '16 We have enjoyed our week at West Side Barn. Michael made us very welcome. Weather not the best but we enjoyed our many walks in the Manifold Valley, Wolfscote Dale and, of course, Dovedale. Good Market Day at Bakewell on Monday. A, B and N and Alfie the dog. Norfolk.
July '16 Great to see you in better condition. Thank you for letting us use your cottage again, 8th year, I think. That says it all! A and J S, E. Sussex
July '16 We have had a fabulous week at West Side Barn. The weather has been glorious and we have visited amazing places. We shall return home with very happy memories. The barn is beautiful and has everything you could possibly want. Thank you Michael for being so welcoming and helpful - we loved your dogs as well! A holiday that comes highly recommended. DIOLCH YN FAWR. HWYL!! L, K and J (and Charlie and Bailey, the dogs) Brecon, Mid Wales
Aug '16 Lovely stay. Beautiful views. Enjoyed Dovedale, Beresford Dale, Tissington, Ilam, Cromford, Lyme Park and lots of walks. Thank you. R and L B, Manningtree
Aug '16 Fabulous, lovely cottage - the best we've stayed in! Great to have the paddock for Wilbur to run around in. Beautiful walks on the doorstep. Moneyash to Lathkilll Dale was probably our favourite. Really good meal at the Devonshire in Hartington. where the village store is good for provisions. T, L, and A, (and Wilbur, the dog), Bristol
Aug '16 Warm welcome, great to use bikes. Lovely dogs. Lovely space to BBQ and play. Best appointed cottage we've ever stayed in and a bonus of walking distance to the pub. Many thanks and get well soon. G &S, Notts. S, A N and Pepper the Dog.
Aug '16 Fantastic stay and beautiful house. Thank you Mike! The Dyers
Sept '16 Another brilliant holiday in this lovely cottage. Weather good again too. Lots of walking, cycling, horseriding and meals out! Royal Oak, Hurdlow - good service, home cooked food and generous portions. The Tea Junction and Wetton Mill for lunches. Manifold Inn - good pub food and Greenway Cafe in Matlock for fantastic vegetarian food. Thanks again Mike. P and M R, and Daisy and Wilow, the dogs. N.I.
Sept '16 This was our first visit to the "lovely" homely West Side Barn! Stunning. Everything you need, very relaxing indeed. Beautiful views all around the cottage. We really enjoyed the outdoor space for BBQs - perfect for children and dogs too. Thank you so much Mike for being the perfect host and making us feel so welcome on our arrival. Hope to see you again, take care. "We leave with happy memories"! All the very best for the future. Our favourite places were Bakewell, Chatsworth House and Gardens, Ashford in the Water and Rudyard Lake. Going home totally chilled and relaxed! Thank you once again Mike. B and A, Norwich
Oct '16 Four fantastic days at West Side Barn have flown by. We have done some beautiful walks in Dovedale, the Manifold Trail, Thors Cave and the surrounding areas and everyone, including the dogs, very tired but very content. West Side Barn is such a warm, well equipped and comfortable place to conme home to. We will be very sorry to leave. Thank you Mike for everything, it was great to catch up again. M and R N, R and B B, Sussex and Murphy and Bella, the dogs
Oct '16 Another relaxing holiday at this wonderful peaceful place. Hope to return next year. R and M, Lincs
Oct'16 Had a lovely 3 days break here. Cottage warm, comfortable and homely. Lovely to have flowers and chocolates on arrival. 2 friendly dogs a bonus for our teenage children. Lovely walks in Dovedale Valley and Luds Church. Mike so helpful and approachable. Would love to come back for a week. Woodwards, London
Nov'16 Without doubt the best holiday accommodation we have stayed in (& we have been to a lot!). So many lovely details and as previously mentioned - nothing too much for Mike to help with. We appreciated the downstairs bedroom and wetroom for Daphne who celebrated her 89th birthday here. We will definitely come back again asap! For longer hopefully! Thanks so much Mike! D & A K and DS, Epping, Essex.
Christmas 2016 Thanks for a lovely stay - may we join the effusive paraise of the previous guests. The only thing we could have done with was a slightly larger fridge, but we appreciate that most guests will take advantage of all the lovely pubs hereabouts to eat in, rather than trying to cram a week's worth of Christmas feasting into the kitchen! Still, the seasonal weather meant the Barn room was perfectly good for cold storage. Thanks again - we hope to visit again soon! Happy New Year! Lidburies, Sheffield
Jan '17 Our 4th year here! A wonderful time as usual! We so look forward to catching up with you Mike and a real treat to walk out with Gyp and Barney as well! Already looking forward to next year! Take care of yourself Mike. Tracy and Darren and the dogs Alfie and Sweetie
Jan '17 Well we are already booked for next year, God willing, I think that says it all! Lovely well-equippedd cottage in a beautiful area of our countryside. Many thanks again. R & D M, Kenilworth, Warks.
Feb '17 We've had such a lovely stay, our friends came for a long weekend and we have done a lot of walking. George and I have met up with friends and cousins too. The accommodation has been of a very high standard, it's beautiful & comfy and thank you to Mike for making us very welcome. R and G K, Tewkesbury, Glos and Greece.
Feb '17 Our 5th year (!) coming back to stay at this wonderful, restful, relaxing hideaway treasure. Thank you for providing such a lovely holiday break. We will, of course, be back! N & M R, Webridge, Surrey
Mar '17 Thank you for a wonderful relaxing stay. The barn is perfect. Can't wait till we come back at Christmas. G and S T, and Hector, the dog. Immingham, Lincs.
Mar '17 Lovely area, lovely cottage, lovely touches, lovely man! A very special place. (Try Masson Mills machinery demonstration - excellent). I shall miss this place! Thank you. C and G M, Sizewell, Suffolk.
April '17 Quite simply couldn't have been better. Lovely cottage run by one of natures gentlemen. Mike met us and ran through a complete checklist covering everything we would have forgottento to ask. Our kids and dog loved playing in the paddock. Many thanks and I'm sure we'll be back. P and O, Hook, Hampshire.
April '17 We've had a wonderful stay! The cottage was perfect, also when my parents came to visit. Mike couldn't have been more helpful; a true gentleman! Our two dogs, more used to running through the city for excercise, are exhausted from all the beautiful walks. (We re-fuelled on pub lunchs!). We will most certainly be back. Thank you Mike! D and H, Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
April '17 Wonderful four day break. Very comfortable, and friendly host. A & A S, and C S, Allestree, Derby.
April '17 We really enjoyed exploring this area - lovely peaceful spot - with glorious views. Ellis enjoyed the paddock and Margaret appreciated the easy access. We hope to be back - thanks Mike. R, E & M, and Ellis the dog. Leeds, Sheffield.
May '17 Nine years of visiting this lovely place. Once again many thanks Mike. Maddie says thanks to Gyp! M & B & K P, and Maddie, the dog. Husbands Bosworth, Leics.
May '17 We completely emdprse all the glowing comments about staying in this extremely comfortable cottage in this delightful countryside. Everything is so well though out and there is a great attention to detail with and unusual generosity of provisions. thank you Mike. T & P S, London
May '17 We had a wonderful stay. The cottage was fantastic and had everything we needed for a great holiday. We appreciated all the carefully considered details. We look forward to visiting again soon! R & H, London
June '17 A very enjoyable stay in a lovely, well equipped cottage with a very helpful host. The perfect base for exploring the Peak District. We loved Dovedale, the Monsal cycle trail, the Mam Tor Ridge walk and braved the Big 6 at Alton Towers! A fantastic holiday. Thank you Mike. L, S, A, and B L. Bishops Stortford.
Our second visit and we all say it will not be our last. Thank you Mike for a warm and friendly welcome and for all the local information. This is an extrememy comfortable cottage. S & J W, and Flora the dog. Shrewsbury.
July '17 First visit to a very comfortable, well equipped cottage that's in a beautiful location. We loved the Peak District, despite the rain and we all agreed we'd like to come back to Hulme End again. Thanks to Mike for his warm welcome and local knowledge. We would highly recommend this cottage. P & A & P S, and H. Freethorpe, Norfolk
July '17 Michael - you are just the best landlord I have had in 74 years. Annie and I enjoyed our 9th holiday here. Thank you so much. J & A S, Winchelsea, East Sussex.
July '17 A beautiful converted barn, lovely homely feel in a wonderful location. We loved the paddock area and made good use of it. We bought our bikes and made use of the local bike trails through the village and Tissington trail. We also visited Matlock, Heights of Abraham and the caves at Castleton. We hope to come back again in the future and explore more of the area. The local pubs in Hulme End and Hartington were very welcoming and we loved the cornish pastiesd from the local shop in Hartington. Thank you Mike. L, R (11 years) & M (9 years), and P. Hinckley, Leics and Corby, Nothants.
July '17 Back again after many visits and we still find things to do and places to visit. We always end up at either The Devonshire or The Manifold, both of which do "good pub grub"! Thanks again Mike for your kind hospitality....we will be back! P & G, A & H (and Teddy and Billy the collies.)
Aug '17 This is our third cottage holiday in the UK and by far and away the best. The barn is a wonderful, restful place to spend a week in and Mike has abeen a fantastic host with lots of local knowledge and even took tjhe time to come over with some ice lollies for our twin girls. Thanks for a great holiday Mike. We fully intend booking again for another visit. A & S, C & E, Cardiff.
Aug '17 Thank you for a lovely week in the Barn! It had everything we could possibly need and more! We enjoyed exploring the Dales and surrounding areas. On the sunny afternoons we enjoyed coming back to the tranquility of the meadow. (Perry enjoyed this part very much!!!) We will go home chilled and relaxed - thank you. M & G and Perry (Blue Staffie). Sunderland.
Aug '17 Had another great week in the cottage. Long walks with Cyril, the Collie, at Lyme Park, Longshaw Estate - great lunch at Grindleford Station Cafe and Eyam! Thanks Mike! Hae a great Summer! J, L and F, F, and Cyril the Collie.
Aug '17 Had a wonderful stay in your lovely Barn. It had everything we could possibly need and more. A lovely, friendly, knowledgeable host who made us feel v. welcome. Tea milk and chocolates were a welcome addition. Thank you. Enjoyed long walks out, our favourite being Milldale, by the riverside up and into Dovedale to the Stepping Stones. Everyone tired and worn out by the evening. Perfect for children, perfect for dogs = a relaxing break for the adults. Thanks again. A, K, A, and C. Bella and Lola the dogs. Scunthorpe, Lincs.
Sept. '17 What a wonderful week we have had. Walks with Will on a bike and Tom in his wheelchair along the Manifold track. Glorious day spent at the Pavillion Gardens in Buxton picnicing with friends. Cycling the Tissington Trail, where youy can pick up various disability bikes at Parsley Hay - simply glorious views. Evening stroll down to the Manifold Inn (wheelchair friendly and dog friendly) where friendly staff served you good food. nb book in advance!!! Thank you. Rich, Sid, Tom, Will and Tilly. Andover, Hamps.
Sept. '17 Once again a great holiday in superb accommodation. Weather mixed but it doesn't matter as it's still a fantastic area for walking and cycling no matter what it's like. Even after living in the area for years and visiting for the last 10 years we still discover new things every time we come. Tugg Lane Dairy - Monyash - ice cream made from Farm's own new milk. New artisan bakery in Ashbourne - Ashbourne Bakehouse. Village Stores, Hartington, now has a pop-up pizza truck ( a modified horse box ) and can order bread from the artisan bakery in Leak on a Saturday. Thanks once again Mike. M R and P D, Willow and Daisy the dogs. Fermanagh, N. Ireland
Sept '17 Our first visit to this amazing place - perfect, very well equipped and so comfortable. We can quite understand why people return so often! We walkedd locally - the walk from the house to Wetton and returning via the Back of Ecton. Took in delicious tea and cake at Wetton Mill. And then walked from Hartington into Wolfscote Dale - magical - we returned up Biggin Dale and Reynards Lane to an excellent lunch at the Devonshire arms - efficient, friendly and the food is good. Many thanks for thinking of everything, Mike -the chocs and flowers were appreciated. C & P Harmer, Shropshire.
Sept '17 We couldn't have felt more comfortable or more welcomed. Great facilites and so easy for the dogs with the field outside to run in. Spoilt for choice of lovely walks nearby and plenty of dog friendlly places to eat. Really enjoyed the Devonshire Arms - thanks for the recommendation Mike. Thank you also for being the perfect host; there to offer advice and check all was well, while mostly leaving us to get on with enjoying the place. We can see why so many people come back again and we'll certainly hope to return sometime soon. V C and the spaniels, Warwickshire.
Sept '17 The cottage and Mike's attention to detail enabled me to enjoy it as much as my friend, and the two dogs. All four of us had a great holiday. Thank you. S W, London
Oct '17 We have had a very enjoyable and relaxing holiday here. Michael has been a friendly and helpful host. The cottage is cosy and suitable for us. Location good for visiting Matlock, Bakewell, Buxton (good museum and art gallery) and Chatsworth (only did the wonderful gardens). Enjoyed the cable car ride and the Heights of Abraham at Matlock. Thank you. Forgot to say that Bakewell in Market Day is good. S, G and P H. Chorley. Lancs.
Oct '17 Our 2nd stay at the Barn and once again we have had a fantastic time. Thank you very much, and see you at Christmas! G and S. And Hector and Hamish the dogs. Immingham, Lincs.
Oct '17 All the wonderful things written in this book about this beautiful holiday home are so true, thank you Mike for sharing this thoughful, comfy cottage. Our week has been great despite the rain, the washing machine has been a god send and the boys enjoyed the chocolates, such a kind and thoughtful touch. Many thanks. R & C, J & T, Sam and Maisie the dogs. Cambridgeshire
Nov '17 Perfect, perfect, perfect. The Barn is amazing, full of character. Everything you need is here. The well equipped kitchen is a joy to do all the meals, which is quite something for me to say. Nothing missed, wonderful country views from the kitchen window. The most spacious bedrooms with plenty of storage plus an ensuite, again so spacious and well designed. A downstairs wet room, again, small is not an option here. Well situated for walking and exploring. The Barn is a place where you feel very comfortable and relaxed. It feels full of warmth and love. A lot of thought and care went into making this a joy for anyone staying here. The icing on the cake was the enclosed paddock for our dog, Harley, to be able to run freely and safely. Mike, of course, a very nice and friendly man. Nothing too much trouble. Thank you for sharing this amazing place with us. Hope to see you again. S, K, N and A, Warwickshire
Nov '17 We have done many Cottage breaks over the years and this is easily the best. The kitchen has everything you need. The log burner is amazing. Well used this week/ Even the small paddock for the dogs couldn't be handier. Thank you very much for this wonderful stay. C & J H, and Molly ( the dog)
Nov '17 This was the first cottage trip for us. Safely say we will be doing it again. The cottage has everything you need and the area has plenty to offer. We will definitely be coming back. Thanks for an amazing weekend. P & L.
Nov '17 Absolutely wonderful!! We could not have asked for anything more, Mike, you have been most accommodating for our needs. Thank you. The facilities for those less able are spot on, with safety taken into considerat6ion. Our two dogs have thoroughly enjoyed the use of the paddock! We will be checking our diaries and hopefully coming back soon. V and B and J. Holbeach, Lincs.
A fantastic cottage, cosy, warm and so well equipped. The flowers and chocolates were a lovely surprise. We've been to this area several times and this has been the best accommodation by far. Thank you, Mike, for looking after us so well. We hope to come back. P and J W. Sevenoaks, Kent.
Dec '17 Our third stay at the Barn this year. Spending Christmas here was fantastic! Weather perfect for walking and even saw a bit of snow. See you next year and thank you for the champagne. G and S, and the dogs Hamish and Hector. Immingham, Lincs.
Jan '17 Our 5th New Year at West Side Barn - another wonderful, fun receiving break. We even had snow! This is a very special place and we love meeting up with our friends Mike and Gyp and Gyp joining us on our walks. Thank you for the wines, a lovely touch! Happy New Year and see you later this year. T and D, and dogs Alfie, Sweetie and Star.
Jan '17 Always good to return to a place you know well. A lovely restful break in this well-equipped, cosy home. We look forward to returning another time. Wishing Mike and Gyp a happy and blessed New Year. R and D M, Kenilworth, Warks.
Feb '18 Another relaxing and very enjoyable holiday at Mike's barn.No matter what the weather we find things to do in this lovely area...would relocate here tomorrow, we love it here!! Thanks again Mike for your kind hospitality, you're a great host. Hopefully see you in the Summer. p.s. great places to eat; The Devonshire in Hartington, the Manifold (just down the hill) and The Royal Oak in Hurdlow was very nice. The Christians, Norfolk.
feb '18 A lovely warm welcome from Mr. Grace and Gyp! The cottage is lovely, a home away feom home, lovely finishing touches, flowers, chocs and milk! Fabulous walks, the dog was knackered! Good country pub food, a very relaxing holiday, we have the log burner, so warm!What a lovely setting the Peak district is. (Our first visit). A big thankyou to Mr. Grace and Gyp. Hope to see you all again soon. J, B and Mya, Cleethorpes, Lincs.
Mar '18 Our third visit to this lovely part of our country. Very wet and mucky under foot but the cottage always warm and welcoming on our return. Mike, as always, the perfect host! Everything we need for the perfect stay. So many lovely walks here. I'm sure we will be back. R, J and Jasper, Chelmsford, Essex.
Mar '18 We haven't travelled far, but have had a wonderful stay. Heavy snow for first couple of days but wonderfully warm in the barn, and lovely with the wood burner. The location is perfect. Alice enjoyed the paddock and her long walks, althoough she doesn't tire easily. So many lovely walks nearby and villages to visit. We liked Tissington Village. The barn really had everything we needed, and the flowers and chocolates were a nice touch. The 2 local pubs, The Manifold Inn and The Devonshire Arms both dog friendly, and beer and food good at both. We would like to come again. C, M and Alice, Sandbach, Cheshire.
Apr '18 A great location to gather together. Fantastic accommodation, chocs, flowers a treat. We've had some good weather for Thors Cave, Castleton and some murky weather for Dovedale, The Roaches - great walks though. The dogs will need a rest when we get home. (Dishwasher and bikes need attention though). C, A T and R, Brock and Snicker (the dogs). Ottery St. Mary, Devon.
Apr '18 Our tenth visit! Very lucky with the weather this year and able to do lots of walks which pleased Maddie! Enjoyed good food at the Manifold. It is advisable to book at weekends. Thank you once again Mike. M and B and K P (and Maddie, the dog). Husbands Bosworth, Leics.
April '18 A tranquil and beautiful cottage. Ideal for visiting the lower end of the Peak District. Ideal for our dog Flick who played with Gyp in the large garden. Thank you for the essentials upon our arrival and a lovely vase of flowers. ( Sorry about the glass! ). This is our first visit and we will be returning. Thank you Mike. C and C A, Guildford, and N R, Teignmouth, Devon
May '18 Glorious week, beautiful accommodation and a lovely warm welcome. Thank you Mike, we hope to be back one day. C & J W, Gosport, Hampshire.
May '18 What a fabulous week we've had. The dogs have thoroughly enjoyed the paddock and we've enjoyed the views and peace and quiet. Very nice welcome from Mike, and attention to detail very good, a lovely comfy and relaxing house. I do hope to be back again. P & D P, Clacton on Sea, Essex.
May '18 West Side Barn. Beautiful, Peaceful, Perfect. But what made our holiday was Mike (our hero). He is the perfect host, a chilled out, kind, generous gentleman who had daily suggestions of the best places to walk the dogs and places to visit. fantastic local knowledge we found invaluable. Mike. you are a legend. Thank you. J, T and E. and Honey and Daisy (the dogs) Birmingham
June '18 We have all had a great time, lovely cottage, beautiful views and good walks. Enjoyed our daily catch-ups with Mike and thank you for the welcome gifts. I, A and R, Baldock, Herts
June '18 Excellent and beautiful place. Barney and Jack also enjoyed their stay with the large garden to run around. Mike was the perfect host and very easy to get on with. Went to lots of places. Dovedale, Matlock Baths, Buxton, all lovely to walk round. Thank you Mike. K and N, and Barney and Jack (the dogs).
June '18 We have had a fantastic weekend in this beautiful barn. Everything we needed was catered for. We'll be back (Soon). N & A B, D & S S. and two dogs. Sunny Lincoln.
June '18 We have had a great week in this perfect, converted barn. Everything was catered for and Mike was very helpful/friendly. Our dog Luna loved playing with Gyp in the empty paddock. Great holiday for dogs as so many walks nearby. Had dinner at the pub just down the road, Manifold Inn, dog friendly and vegan options too! Very near Alton Towers too which we visited for a day! Couldn't have been better. Thank you very much for a relaxing stay. Hope to come back. J, L, K and M, and doggies Luna and Indy. Kent, and Stoke on Trent.
July '18 Our second visit to West Side Barn and once again have had a wonderful time. The Barn is perfect for us and this time our dogs came too. They are shattered! Mike, thank you for everything! I am sure we will be back. D and A K and D S. (Lara and Merlyn, the dogs). Epping, Essex.
July '18 Our third visit - weather glorious - Good time had by all. M and JS, Sibsey, Lincs.
July '18 Thank you once again Mike for the lovely welcome and the flowers, milk and chocolates. Lovely food still at the Devonshire, Hartington. Hope to be back again soon. M and CS, Skegness, Lincs.
July '18 Our eighth visit, just feel very at home here. A thoroughly enjoyable holiday yet again, and thanks to you Michael, all Jeanettes, Dave and helpers too. Hope the hawthorn hedge disintergrates before next year! The views are just the best, apart from the hedge. J & A, Winchelsea, C & S, Cambridge
July '18 What a perfect week - just perfection, fantastic property, great localtion, super host (thanks Mike for everything). The Barn has everything you need and so close to so many amazing places, or you can just relax on the sun loungers and take in the great views from the paddock. Our 2 year old Border Collie, Blu, loved playing with Gyp and enjoyed his company when we took him with us on some of our walks and outing. We will definitely be coming back next year and hopefully the weather will be just as good. See you soon Mike and all the best for the future. A and S and J, and Blu. Cheshire
Aug '18 A very comfortable and well equipped holiday home! It is in a great location for visiting many places not too far away. Mike is a super host - thank you for the welcome gifts of chocs, flowers and milk. Future guests! Try The Staffordshire Knot - great food, a lovely host! J & J and Max, the dog.
Aug '18 Have had a lovely time staying at West Side, it really has been like a home away from home! Mike is a great host and great location to have as a base to explore the Peaks and beyond. The children enjoyed having so much outdoor space to play and we have been so lucky with the weather too. A couple of highlights were visiting Chatsworth House Farmyard and Adventure Playground and the Museum of Childhood at Sudbury Hall. We also had a day trip to Liverpool and went on the Anfield Stadium tour, which was great, especially for Kieran as he is a big fan! P, C M & K, New Malden, Surrey
Aug '18 What an amazing welcome from Mike! Cottage is fantastically equipped and the flowers, milk and chocolates were greatly appreciated on arrival. The area is beautiful and we spent time in Buxton, Bakewell, Hartington, Ashbourne. Great walks and bike trails on the doorstep which we all loved. The teenagers especially enjoyed Go Ape in Buxton, well worth it, and Alton towers which was only a 30 minute drive away. Can't say enough about West Side Barn, very sad to be leaving, it's a gem of a find and we will definitely be back. Thanks Mike! D and L, J and M, H and J. Riley and Rose, the dogs
Aug '18 We had a fantastic week staying at West Side Barn. The property and its location are just perfect for exploring the beautiful Peak District. Thanks Mike for your advice about where to visit etc. We loved cycling the various routes that are easily accessible from here. Definitely hope to return. Thank you! K and P, H, T and C. Beckenham, Kent
Sept 2018 "Wow" - What a beautiful place West Side Barn is! Very well equipped, clean, comfortable and a joy to stay in. We enjoyed our holiday very much. The Manifold Inn serves lovely meals and is well worth a visit. We enjoyed seeing the cows, sheep and breathtaking scenery every morning - what more could you ask for? Thank you Mr. Grace for the warm welcome, flowers, milk and chocolates! We would love to visit again one day. Wishing you all the best! P, L and C A, and Oscar (the dog), Ipswich, Suffolk.
Sept '18 We've lost count of the number of times we've stayed in this beautiful cottage. Mike - you are a wonderful host and the cottage is perfect, so thank you once again. We had a full two weeks, as usual cycling, walking, horse riding and the occasional pint! Thought the Packhorse at Crowdecote good for evening meals ( though understand it may be changing hands soon). The Tea Junction at Hulme End excellent for lunch, Wetton Mill for coffee and snacks. Further afield, Greenways Cafe in Matlock and Caudwells Mill Cafe in Rowsley are Vegetarian ( so we visited them a lot!) The Grapes in Longnor is good for an early evening drink ( before fish and chips Longnor ). Good craft ales and friendly service and seems to be well supported by friendly locals. M and P, Willow and Daisy (the dogs), Fermanagh, N.I.
Sept '18 We've had a great weekend in this beautiful cottage. Mike, you are an excellent host. The cottage tour, when we arrived, was very useful. The cottage is cosy, warm, well equipped and well thought through with everything you need for a comfortable break away. Well done Mike. We had some great walks with family, and dogs and would definitely visit again. E and P, J and A, and dogs, Thetford, Norfolk
Oct '18 A truly fantastic week of weather has added to making our 5th stay at West Side Barn one of the most memorable. Walking in shirt sleeves in late September has been a joy. We have revisited some old favourites like Thors Cave and Luds Church (our all time favourite) but also visited Mam Tor near Castleton and The Roaches, which must have the best views in the Peaks. As always it has been a pleasure to spend one lazy evening or two at West Side which is as warm and comfortable as ever. Thank you Mike once again for a most enjoyable stay. M & R N, Newhaven and R & B B, Uckfield. And the dogs Bella, Murph and Gus.
Oct '18 We loved the cottage, thank you. Every need was provided for, a real home from home. We hope to come back to continue to explore this wonderful area. Would highly recommend the walk starting in Hartington along the Beresford and Wolfscote Dale - beautiful. Bakewell Market on Monday was interesting as was the walk from Matlock to Matlock Baths. Also the National Trust property Ilam Park - plus Chatsworth House, all withing 30 min drive. S & I J, Wiltshire.
Oct '18 Another lovely peaceful stay. Thank you for your hospitality once again. All being well we will be back next year. M & R A, Lincs.
Oct '18 We have had a wonderful week here. The cottage is such a comfortable, cosy lace to stay, with everything we have needed. The location is excellent, so many walks to choose from. We ate at the Devonshire Arms, Hartington and The Manifold pub too. Both good, but I felt The Devonshire had the edge! If anyone is a crafter, the vintage tea shop called Betty's in Ashbourne is well worth a visit. Thank you Mike for such a warm welcome. We really hope we'll be back before long. One of our best holidays. M & J W, P & C B, Norfolk
Nov '18 Super week ended all too soon. A lovely comfortable cottage with loads of walks on the door step. Would recommend The Manifold Trail, Milldale to Dovedale and the various Dales around Hartington. We would agree that The Devonshire has the edge over The Manifold but that may be to do with the "Farmers Blond Ale". Do try both. Mike is the perfect host for information or to sort any of those minor niggles. Thanks for a very enjoyable stay. G & L and Lily and Daisy (the dogs. Daisy is the noisy one!). Huddersfield
Nov '18 Lovely well maintained cottage! Very helpful owner with lovely dog Gyp. We took some lovely walks and had some fantastic cosy evenings in this beautiful cottage. This is the best (clean, charming, well localted) cottage we have ever visited!!! and we travel a lot! Thank you Mike! We will be back. p.s. I will e-mail you some photos of Gyp and Mikey. E & G R, L & K, Long Eaton / Poland, and Mikey JR ( collie - corgi cross ).
Nov '18 Had a lovely weekend here at West Side Barn. Very cosy and comfortable, the log burner fantastic! We arrived in the dark and rain but woke up to a beautiful view. Had a very nice meal at The Devonshire Arms, Hartington. The Manifold Inn, which is closer, was OK too. Michael is a very welcoming host and the flowers , milk and chocs very much appreciated. Very well equipped cottage with all you need to have a great stay. M & T G, S & C G, and Buster and Benji (the dogs). Northampton.
Nov '18 Our third visit to West Side Barn. The weather was rough and wild but the cottage was warm and cosy. We love coming here and so do the dogs! We'll be back - I am sure. Thanks Mike! D & A K, and D S. Lara & Merlyn ( the dogs). Epping, Essex.
Dec '18 We've had an amazing time here at West Side Barn! Mike has been great - very welcoming and made us feel comfortable and at home straight away. This was a very last minute booking but that wasn't an issue and the booking process was quick and easy. The weather has been wet and windy but that hasn't bothered us or the dogs, at all! The cottage is extremely cosy - we love the log burner and the area for dogs to run around in. Overall, a fantastic stay and we hope to be back next year. A friendly owner, who was great with the dogs, cosy and comfortable cottage and excellent location. OG, MD, Archie and Charlie (the dogs). Cambridgeshire.
Jan '19 Sadly we could only come for a shorter time this New Year but it's still been great! Lovely to return to a place we know so well and it's as homely and welcoming as we remembered. Thanks again Mike and Gyp.
Jan '19 Our 6th lovely visit to West Side Barn, wonderful as always! Great to spend time with family (above) and catch up with Mike and Gyp, who joined in with our dogs on some great walks! Thanks for the goodies as well! Happy New Year. T & DM, & Allie,Sweet, and Star, Herefordshire
Jan '18 A great place, our first visit. Very impressed. I am sure we will be back. The dogs loved charging around in the field. Thanks Mike for making us so welcome. D and G P, N. Wales and J W, Australis. Maisy and Ebby, the dogs.
Feb '19 Had a relaxing time. Jenson enjoyed the snow! Thanks very much for a nice stay. A & E, and Jenson the dog. Brighouse, W. Yorks.
Feb '19 We have had a wonderful week. Mike and Gyp gave us a warm welcome and made us feel very at home. The flowers, milk, chocolates and biscuits on arrival were a lovely toucjh. The Barn is in a great location woth lots of good walks. Cycle trails close by. We ate at The Manifold Inn which is a 5 minute walk away - portions huge and food tasty. The Barn itself is very well equipped - lots of everyday essentials (e.g. handwash, kitchen roll) and board games. Kids loved making use of the paddock. We will be back. Thanks Mike. T, E, T, and R, Otley, Yorkshire
Mar '19 We've stayed in many holiday lets over many years and West Side Barn is the best by far. First class accommodation, well appointed in a lovely area of the Peak District. Mike has done very well and was extrememy helpful also showing lots of historical information which was fascinating. Friends Simon and Lorraine popped in for a couple of days on their way to Devon. Ate in for two evenings, which was cosy 'cos everything was provided. Twice at the Jervis Arms - good quality gastro pub - cosy with wood burners in all spaces. Twice at the Greyhound at Warslow - proper pub grub, was very good value pub grub and it was busy, vibrant and friendly - especially on Friday evening. Walks were brilliant. Manifold Way was great, on the level. From WSB we walked over Ecton Hill and back along the Manifold Way. That was a knee breaker! The only problem is WSB is booked up all Autumn! p.s. The weather was horrible! Thank you Mike. C & Y, and Daisy and Tilley - Mother and daughter Cocker Spaniels. Norfolk, near Holt
Mar '19 Our second stqy and we weren't disappointed! 2 days of nasty weather and then just excellent walking days. On Wednesday it was hot and the sun was shining. The cottage has everything we need and Alice loves the field. Agree with the above in respect of the food at The Jervis Arms and The Greyhound, also the Manifold Inn is very convenient. Can't wait to return. We enjoyed our walk/visit to Eyam. Thank you Mike. C & M B, and Alice (the dog), Sandbach, Cheshire.
Apr '19 What a great week - the cottage was so comfortable we could've stayed another week. We especially liked the extra touches; Mike's show round, hand soap, fabric conditioner, a very warm cottage and the freedom for our dog to roam the gardens. This week we have done a lot of walking;
*Mam Tor - mostly on lead dog walking - visited Blue John Cavern and could take the dog with us.
*Ilam, Dovedale - on/off lead dog walking. Lovely walk and lots of things to see on the way. Fantastic Bakewell ice cream at Mill Dale. -
*Monsal Trail - flat bike trail with no cars. Could've been off lead but our dog kept walking in front other cyclists! Bakewell has lots of nice shops and cake!
*Kinder Scout - great scrambling up curious rocks. Got a bit lost coming down so make sure you take a map! (Ate in The Ramblers Inn in Edale & allows dogs.)
*From here to Wetton - Great walk - all off lead - lovely cake and tea at wetton Mill cafe. ( Ecton Mines, Thor's Cave).
*Roaches, Luds Church - lovely gentle easy walk. All off lead.
*Ate in Manifold Inn, allows dogs and good food. Might need to book for B/H and weekends. Thank you Mike and Gyp for a fantastic stay. C,C,R & O M, Colchester, Essex.
( Apr '19 I really liked the garden because I could play bat and ball with my family. You have to try to hit the ball and make it touch the ground! The catchers, as you can guess, have to catch the ball 2 times for the batter to be out. )
Apr '19 A very warm welcome from Mike on arrival at West Side Barn. The cottage has everything you need for a warm, comfortable and fun stay. Ollie and Maisy ( the dogs ) were very well catered for; a large lawned paddock with easy access alongside the cottage. Mike was very attentive and had lots of local knowledge of the area. Perfect location. Visited Chatsworth House; went to Dovedale, Tissington, Ashbourne. Thank you Mike for a lovely weeks holiday. We will be back for sure. L & G & J A, L & L, Immingham, Lincs.
Apr '19 Had a very comfortable and active week, made possible with good weather. Great scenery to be enjoyed from Barn and surrounding area. Many thanks for welcoming flowers and chocs - much appreciated. Already considering our return. Well done Mike and your helpers!
Apr '19 Arrived during storm but the cottage was warm and cosy & Mike was very helpful. Weather improved and we had a nice walk around Alstonefield and Dovedale on Monday, Bakewell and Carsington Water on Tuesday. The dogs enjoyed the paddock, which was fine for our Houdini Brittany with the addition of a person at the stile to prevent escape. The cottage is lovely and comfortable and we would recommend it to anyone who loves walking and the countryside. K & C & V. (Ellie, the Brittany, Freddie the Lab/Toller). Beccles and Staffordshire.
May '19 Very welcoming host. Beautiful place, beautiful location. Cottage has everything you could possible need. Paddock is a brilliant addition, Jackson loved chasing his ball in there. Lots of lovely walks on the doorstep - needed to stay longer! E, M, C and Jackson (the dog). Shropshire
May '19 We had a lovely week in this beautiful cottage. Mike made us as welcome as did Gyp! To wake up to birdsong and the sound of sheep was bliss. This is a good spot to explore the Peak District from and you really need more than a week to do it justice. We enjoyed meals at The Manifold (at bottom of the lane ) and The Greyhound at Warslow - we would recommend both of them. We wish we lived nearer so that we could return more often! G & N O-W. Sussex, A & L W. Kent.
June '19 Another fantastic week here. Thank you Mike for making us feel so welcome and thinking of everything we might need. The downstairs wet room was very useful on the day we got soaked on Kinder Scout! A, I & R, Baldock, Herts.
June '19 Thank you so much Mike for a lovely holiday. We enjoyed so very much for having spent our time in this lovely cottage. Thank you too for the biscuits and chocolates (yum yum) also for making us so very welcome as soon as we arrived, and showing us around the cottage, which was so helpful to us. It's so sad to be leaving , could do with another week (really a month). We will be back, it's so peaceful. The cottage contained everything we needed to make us so comfortable. Thank you once again Mike, so appreciated for all your kindness. V, M H and J, Narborough, Leics.
July '19 Our second time at West sSde Barn and we really enjoyed it as much as last year. What a fantastic place, in a great location and we were lucky to have great weather again. Blu (our Border Collie ) enjoyed the walks and having Gyp as company on them. Mike was the perfect host advising on the best places to go, eat and walk. We will be booking again next year as I can sincerely say this is the best holiday home we have ever been in. It is just idyllic. We can fully recommend The Jervis Arms and The Greyhound Inn for good food, a warm welcome and being dog-friendly. All the best Mike and see you again next year. A& S, J & Kathryn, and Blu. Crewe Cheshire
July '19 We have so enjoyed our week here - our 11th year! Michael and helpers, thank you so much - the house was beautifully clean when we arrived. Gyp behaved almost impeccably, and was as entertaining as the Buxton International Festival. Michael, keep as well as poss, and see you next year, or earlier, if possible. J & A S, Winchelsea, E. Sussex.
July '19 Fabulous week in this fabulous cottage, which included the hottest day (and night) on record in July. Highlights included a spectacular walk in Biggindale and Wolfscote, Dovedale (beautiful as ever and, if you have any sense, go early!), Millersdale, and as well as Lud's Church Chasm. Loved visiting all mineral collecting haunts around Castleton. Thanks Mike - We look forward to visiting again! M, E, J, S K, St. Helier, Jersey, C.I.
Aug '19 We can echo all the comments about this lovely cottage - its facilities. location and warm welcome from Mike. In spite of the weather we have enjoyed exploring this part of the Peak District - taking some walks from the door, along the Manifold Track to Thor's Cave and up Ecton Hill. We can also recommend seeing (and walking) the Roaches and Lud's Church - we did these on separate trips. The Tissington Trail from Hartington Station was a pleasant walk on a rainy day! We have thoroughly enjoyed our stay and hope to be back one day! Many thanks. p.s. Ida (the dog) loved the paddock. G, D & R, Hertford.
Aug '19 What can we say that has not already been said? Having read through some of the many comments Mike has held high standards for many years and has only maintained this throughout our stay at West Side Barn. It is all in the detail and Mike leaves little to be desired. Milk, biscuits, tea/coffee and fresh flowers greeted us on arrival, all of which were hugely appreciated after a long journey and whilst we waited for our shopping to be delivered. There is no question, the cottage is beautiful, and the amenities fantastic, particularly the use of the freezer and washing machine. The gardens surrounding the cottage were well loved by us. We played many games, made a grass snowman, hide and seek, cricket. The memories we've made are endless. All whilst taking in the fantastic view and breathing in the fresh Peak air. The cottage is perfectly situated within various attractions. In particular The Heights of Abraham and The Museum of Childhood deserve a mention both of which provided fantastic days out and lots to see. If you fancy a 'Take-Away' "So Thai" in Leek really ticked our taste buds. Albeit, we had to collect it, it remained hot. We also visited the restaurant 'Carriages, a 10 minute drive and the food was delicious. Overall the stay has been fantastic. Mike is an attentive host and we enjoyed meeting Gyp the dog too. In fact our only disappointment is that we couldn't play with Gyp a bit more. Mike. we've had a ball!! Thank you. SP, York.
Aug '19 A beautiful, clean cottage tastefully decorated. The small, thoughtful extras such as the milk, tea biscuits and flowers made a lovely welcoming touch. The location is stunning, remote but not too remote to get out and about making it a perfect base for our week away. Despite the weather we had some fantastic walks with Tig and the cottage itself was so well equipped we wanted for nothing. A perfect host; Mike thank you, we will certainly recommend the barn and hope to see you again. T, M, E P, and Tig, Evesham
Aug '19 What an absolute delight. Area, Barn, Mike and Gyp. We wish we had found it sooner but we will definitely be back. Walks from the door, bike hire from Hulme End and lovely coffee and beer stops along the Manifold Valley. We will be back. R, A, G and Tarn (the dog) Shropshire
Aug '19 A very well-equipped cottage and a very welcoming host.Ideal for up to 5 people with plenty of room. It is very well situated for the western Peak District. One of the best we have stayed in and we have been coming to this area for the last eight years. M B and Luke, Thirsk, Guisborough.
Sept ' 19. I have lost count but I think this is our 8th annual visit. The cottage is perfect and so is the location. Mike is the perfect host and Gyp ( the dog that never stand still!) provides lots of entertainment. Ate in the Manifold but thought not as good as other times. The Merchants House at Longnor we thought excellent (and is dog friendly ). The Black Lion at Butterton is excellent too and does the best chocolate brownies (everything is homemade and the vegetarian options are really good and different ). Chip shop at Longnor continues to be excellent and the real ale at The Manifold, Grapes (Longnor) and Black Lion is really good. M & P, and Daisy and Willow ( the dogs). Northern Ireland.
Sept '19 Another wonderful holiday in this wonderful place. We love all the walks from the Barn. Mike and Gyp great hosts. It is perfect for us and we will be back next year. The weather was glorious and we could have done with sun hats. We could not have asked for anything more. Alic had a great time too. C & M and Alice (the dog ). Sandbach
Sept '19 west Side Barn is the perfect place for a relaxing break. The barn has been tastefully converted and is very comfortable, well furnished, and with all the fittings and finishing touches needed. The enclosed paddock was perfect outdoor apace for our German Shepherd. Mike the host is welcoming and helpful, Gyp the dog is delightful, and we appreciated the milk, biscuits and chocolate that greeted us on arrival. The village store in Hartington is small but provides for basic food needs, but for foodies and serious cooks a visit to Chatsworth Farm Shop is a must! The dog friendly pubs are too numerous to mention by name but for a decent pint The Manifold Inn can't be beaten, and is only a short walk away. All in all, a great break ( despite being a very wet week! ) We highly recommend and hope to return soon. Oh - and of course - the scenery is beautiful, with lots of walks on the doorstep. J and V, and Pilot 9 ( the dog ) Norfolk
Oct '19 Our second visit and we echo everything we said in March and stated by all other visitors to WSB. We think that this week was marginally less wet than in March. Steak Night at the Greyhound is very good. Chatsworth Farm Shop is quite extraordinary but costly. Mike is charming and attentive as necessary. The Duncombe Arms at Ellastre is first class high end dining to celebrate a birthday - every attention to detail. Thank you. C nd Y and Daisy and Tilly ( the Spaniels ). Norfolk
Oct '10 Another peaceful, relaxing week. Ruth and Michael, Spalding.
Oct '19 A lovely week in stunning surroundings. The cottage wants for nothing and Mike has been the perfect host. Will definitely come again. N J and E W, Petershield, Hants.
Oct '19 Our first time away with our two dogs proved worth doing. They have had a great time with lots of walks to do all around. Thanks Mike you've done a fantastic job with the cottage, we couldn't have done anything better and the pub just down the road has done our cooking for us! G and N J, Kettering, North hampts.
Nov '19 Stayed many times. Always so relaxing. Thanks Mike and Gyp. G. I and E. Worcs
Nov '19 We have had such a lovely time here again - despite the weather! Every thing as we remember it - cosy cottage, everything we needed. You have thought of everything Mike. Thank you so much. We'll definitely be back. Best wishes. Few family, Leics
Nov '19 Thanks again for a great relaxing two weeks, and for the welcome pack. We will look forward to seeing you again in 2020! C L and R, Coventry
Dec '19 Our third Christmas at the Barn. Brilliant week again. Thank you and a Happy New Year Michael and Gyp. G, S, J etc. and three dogs Lincs
Jan 2020 Our 7th New Year with family and catching up with dear friends, including Mike and Gyp! We had great weather and super walks with our dogs and Gyp! Thank you for the chocs and wine! See you in the Summer Mike when we visit the area! God bless. T and D, Sweety and Star ( the dogs ). Herefordshire
Jan '2020 A relaxing week after the business of Christmas.Enjoyed some nice walks in the area - including Ecton Hill - a first for us despite coming here for years! The cottage is as lovely as ever. Thanks Mike. Every blessing in 2020, D and R, Warwicks.
Feb '20 Lovely week at this very well equipped cottage. Enjoyed some great walks with our dog. Laura, Hemel Hempstead.
Feb '20 We enjoyed the walks and we loved seeing the barn owl. Minley - the dog loved the garden but struggled with one walk because he had to be held almost half way. Over all we think this was one of our favourite holidays we have ever been to!! Thank you for the treats we had when we arrived. Jack, Sussex
Feb '20 Had the best stay ever! Cottage is amazing. Would gladly return - Paddock fabulous for dogs - Thank you for everything Mike, you have provided us with an amazing, relaxing week of lovely dog walks . Cottage is so well equipped. As a bunch of nurses would highly recommend this cottage - Had some fabulous food at The Manifold Inn and Sunday dinner there was exceptional. Janine and Steph, Notts
Mar '20 Another great weekend. Excellent walks, great pubs & food, and a fantastic place to stay. Thank you Mike, from us all. K & M, D & R, Herts.
July '20 Just delighted to be back again, especially after lockdown. Enjoyed ourselves on this our 12th year! Thank you so much Michael and Gyp, - keep as well as you can! J & A S, Winchelsea, East Sussex.
Aug '20 I believe this is our 11th stay here and it never disappoints! We always love staying here for a nice getaway and often have Mike and Gyp in our thoughts. Thank you for your hospitality as always. We hope to be back. M & J, T & T. Surrey.
Aug '20 This was a lovely holiday for all the family with the mystery of a new house and a garden big enough to be a football pitch. Wiltshire
Aug '20 A fantastic week - thank you so much for your hospitality Mike ( and Gyp of course ). Amazing location - so many wonderful walks and places to explore. The cottage really is "a home away from home" with everything you need, and Tilly loved the paddock. Hopefully we will be back next year. G & A S, and Tilly (the cockapoo). West Sussex.
Aug '20 Thanks again Mike for making our holiday really enjoyable. We look forward to meeting you again soon. C & L & R, and Honey. West Midlands.
Sept.'20 Lovely stay once again Mike + Gyp - thank you for your hospitality. Perfect cottage and location. Like most people we've been here a few times + look forward to coming back again. We absolutely love this area + appreciate it even more this year after lockdown. The paddock is brilliant for the dogs especially our senior one who hates long walks and has plenty of pottering room. M & P & A, N. Ireland
Sept. '20 Great cottage, clean and tidy. In a perfect area for sightseeing. Great for the dogs who loved the paddock and all the local walks. Michael and Gyp great hosts and we all hope that Michael makes a speedy recovery from his little op. Thanks from us all. S & G C and E, S & T D and Truff. Bourton on the Water, Gloucs.
Sept. '20 Lovely cottage, one of the best we have stayed in. Thank you Mike & Gyp for being a great host and for flowers, chocs etc. Great area for walking, even wore our two collies out.

Hartington to Wolfscote ( a favourite )
Mam Tor at Castleton (steep in places)
Ladybower reservoir
Youlgrave to Lathkill (pretty but easy walk )
Dovedale ( lovely but busy weekends )

Hope to return soon. L & M & L, Lonny and Yogi, Brighton, Susssex

Oct '20 Another wonderful stay despite the rain! Thank you Michael and Gyp, see you next year. G & S, Hector and Hamish, Lincolnshire
Oct '20 Third visit and very relaxing. Good walks each day. Walk to Roach End trig point was the highlight. Didn't eat out sadly 'cos that's one of the holiday highlights. Takeaway from Greyhound, Warslow. "We'll be back". Had to go home a day early due to ancient rely illness. Grrr. Thank Mike and Gyp. C & Y with Tilly. N. Norfolk
Oct. '20 Thank you so much Michael - a lovely relaxing week. Warm and comfortable property and very dog friendly! A great walk from Hartington 7.5 miles taking in lunch at The Packhorse Inn and Pilsbury castle. B & P and Tilly.
Oct '20 The Barn is comfy, cosy and calm Barn. I had fun fun walking Gyp the dog. Mia
Oct '20 We had a lovely week in West Side Barn - Michael was a great host, beautiful countryside, great location. Thanks. R & B, London
Nov '20 What a super cottage. Couldn't fault it. Fantastic host and loved "Gyp". Would love to come back.Thank you so much for the chocolate and flowers. All the best and stay safe. J & "Brith", D & "Scott", Belper, Derbyshire.
May '21 Amazing cottage , warm welcome - so great to be away from home. Weather not the best but still out everyday walking and seeing this beautiful part of the country. Thank you. J, J and G, with "Lily", Hampshire.
May '21 A warm welcome from Mike (and Gyp). The cottage is clean and well equipped. Very comfortable. great location for trails and villages. Great stay and look forward to returning in the future. J, K, & MS, with Mollie. Norfolk
May '21 Our second stay at West Side Barn, and hopefully there will be many more. The cottage is comfortable and well placed for local attractions, and Mike is a great host. If you're looking for a good meal in a friendly pub, try the Black Lion in Butterton. J & V F, with Pilot our dog. Norfolk.
May '21 We've been blessed with warm, sunny weather, which combined with the stunning landscape around us has been wonderful. The cottage is comfortable and the paddock great for cricket and eating in the evening sunshine. Lots of cycling and a visit to the newly opened 'Great British Car Journey Museum' (Leaflet in drawer) much enjoyed.Thank you Mike for sharing this beautiful spot. T,T,J & W H. Hitchin, Herts.
June '21 Having visited the cottage twice before in March and October, some years ago, it was good to visit in June and enjoy great weather, Enjoyed lovely walks, some familiar but different season. Cottage just as lovely and homely with a warm welcome from Mike & Gyp as always. Many sincere thanks. L & PA, & Millie our dog.
June '21 A thoroughly enjoyable stay, blessed with warm. sunny days. Rosko and Fizz loved cantering around the paddock and a short game of chase around the picnic bench. Life in the old dogs yet! Perfect location, warm welcome and everything we needed. Thank you Mike and Gyp! K and J, South Derbyshire
June '21 We had a fantastic stay and were very lucky with the weather. Lemmy and Geordie loved the field. We had lovely walks with great evening drinks in the garden, Thank you so much Mike for your thoughful gift. We will be back. K, T, L, & J, Ware Herts.
July '21 Lovely cottage, well situated for getting about. Lucky with the weather so were able to do a lot of exploring. Nice paddock for the dogs to go in. Lovely to sit out in the evening and enjoy the sunshine. G, K & P, Baldock, Herts.
July '21 Got to say that Mike, you have been an awesome host, always happy to help! Cottage is lovely and the girls loved the paddock. Couldn't have asked for a better euipped cottage, very cosy and comfy. Thank you for the chocolate & flowers. This place is very peaceful, relaxing and has the best views. Thank you. J & S, and dogs Tequilla and Kahliua, Stamford, Lincs.
July '21 12th. year and each year it is simply wonderful. Gyp has matured or I have got better at dog management! Great fun. The walks around Ecton and the views will forever be imprinted in my mind. Thank you Michael yet again!! J and A S. Winchelsea, E. Sussex.
July '21 Lovely cottage, very comfortable and well equipped. Great base for exploring the area. Enjoyed trips to Lyme Park, Little Moreton Hall, Peveril Castle, Eyam, Chatsworth, Ilam Park and Buxton. The High Peak Bookshop outside of Buxton is very wheelchair and dog friendly and has a lovely coffee shop. Enjoyed trying the local cheese from the Cheese Shop in Hartington. Farmhouse at Chatsworth is also very good. I, S & L J, and Cory Sunderland
Sept. '21 Fantastic as always. Dogs love it here. Loads of beautiful walks and cycling. Only had one meal out locally. Royal Oak, Wetton - reasonable pub fare and good service. Not for Vegans though. Black Lion, Butterton, still our favourite but was closed the night we wanted. M & P, Daisy and Willow, N. Ireland.
Sept. '21 Thanks again Mike for a comfortable and hospitable 2 weeks. We shall return in 2022 - God willing. C, L & R, and Honey, W. Midlands
Sept '21 Had a really good time Mike - lovely place and area. See you in February. C, T, S, and J, Glossop.
Oct-'21 We have had a lovely time. Mike was so welcoming and helpful. The Barn and location are lovely. As we all have said, we are sad to leave. I think that says it all. B, A, L, R and Pip the dog. Dorset
Oct. '21 What a glorious half-term break we have had - really been lucky with the weather! Lots of great walks, pubs, food - all made better by coming back to such a cosy, warm cottage! There isn't any detail which Mike hasn't provided - chocolates & flowers! All were very much appreciated. Thank you for sharing West Side Barn with us. G and T, and Finley and Lula the dogs. Norfolk
Nov.'21 I knew after only a short time in the Barn it would be somewhere we would want to come back to, so warm, cosy and comfortable with everything you could possibly need for a week away. We've enjoyed exploring the Dales - Wolfescote, Beresford Dale, although Chee was a chalemge and not for the faint hearted! Visited the Black Lion and Manifold Inn, both provided us with good meals and excellent service. So lucky with the weather, glorious at the beginning of the week and very acceptable at the end. Woke up to snow and a power cut Saturday morning but it did not spoil our visit, just meant we couldn't put the hoover round before we left, sorry Michael. J & I B, Alvechurch, Works, L & R, Leeds.
Dec '21 No power until Monday - Thank goodness for the wood burner! Snowy scenery beautiful. We had some lovely snowy walks along the Manifold & Tissington Trails. J, J, V and Poppy, The Cotswolds.
Dec '21 Thank you Mike for another lovely stay. Super cosy cottage. The dogs loved the paddock. Beautiful Staffordshire countryside. Going home truly chilled but warm at heart. Thank you again. J, D, T, & D, Brith and Bessie, Derbyshire
Dec '21 We've lost count of the number of times we've been back to Mike's - each trip more lovely than the last. We're already counting the days until we come back next year. Thanks again Mike for providing the perfect cosy hideaway. N & M, Weybridge, Surrey.
Jan '22 Our 8th. trip to West Side! It could have been our 9th if been allowed last year by the Gov! Once again we have had a wonderful time and enjoyed catching uyp with Mike over a bacon butty and taking Gyp for a walk. Thank you for all the goodies which we consumed with gusto! See you both during 2022 when visiting the area and of course N. Year. T, D and Sweetie, Star and Simba. Herts
Jan. '22 A lovely break after a busy run up to Christmas and Christmas itself. We enjoyed some lovely walks in the good weather and enjoyed all the cottage facilities - excellent as ever! Many thanks Mike. R & D, Warwicks
Mar.'22 This is our first visit and it didn't disappoint. Cottage is absolutely lovely and cosy. Views are just outstanding and plenty of walks for the dogs. Icing on the cake is the paddock for the dogs. They have thoroughly enjoyed being able to have a good run-around. We have enjoyed it so much we have booked up for September. F & C, and dogs Bailey and Charlie, East Sussex.
Apr. '22 Thanks for another lovely stay Mike.The cottage was perfect for us and the dogs and our visitors too. It was very kind to arrange an entire week of sunny and warm weather, just a couple of spotty showers, not bad for the UK and a Bank Holiday weekend too! All best wishes. A and M, & the dogs Ruddles and xxx?, France.
Apr. '22 Our fourth visit (would have been here before but had to cancel during Covid). Absolutely love it here. No rain, excellent walking conditions. Many thanks Mike and wishing you well. M and C, Sandbach, Cheshire.
May '22 Our second visit to this wonderful cottage.Thanks Mike for being such a wonderful host. Have been on many walks and visited some lovely places. Hope to be back again sometime. K, J, J and M.
June '22 The cottage is beautiful. We have had a lovely holiday. This has been our first break since lockdown. Visited so many lovel places and Freddy enjoyed chasing the ball in the field. T & P K, and dog Freddy, Co. Durham.
July '22 Thank you so much Mike and Gyp for our third stay in your lovely barn. Brith loves "footy" in the paddock and I have done some great walks. See you later on in the year. J and Brith, D and B, Derbyshire.
July '22 We echo all that has been recorded. Such a great place in our 14th. year and that says it all. J and A S, E. Sussex.
Sept. '22 Once again a lovely visit to the very best holiday cottage and location. Weather was perfect apart from a coupl of very loud thunderstorms. Thanks for everything Mike. M & P, Willow and Baxter.
Sept. '22 Thank you Mike and Gyp, (not forgetting Ewan) for another perfect holiday! We love it here and are getting to know the local walks. Take care and see you later on in the year. J and Britth, Di and Bessie.
Sept. '22 Another great holiday. Lovely walks and even managed the Tissington Trail this time. Hope to be back soon. F & C. & dogs Bailey and Charlie.
Sep ' 22 A lovely few days. Mike and Ewan's kindness is much appreciated. Bless you and thank you for a wonderful holiday. S and /d. East Kent.
Oct '22 A wonderful stay as always. Can't wait to come back. We love it here. Thank you Mike. G and S, J and S, O and C (first time) and dogs.
Oct. '22 Fifth visit, brilliant accommodation. Ate at Manifold (poor meal), Greyhound, Warslow, great to see a busy local pub, and excellent meal at recently reopened Jervis Arms in Onecote. Very good food and wine choice. Heights of Abraham was a fun day out and Bakewell on Market Day is always good. We'll be back! Thank you Mike and Gyp. Y and C, T and friends V and J, & Pip. Norfolk and Essex.
Oct. '22 Cosy, comfy, peaceful and beautiful views. Love this place. Perfect for a precious few days away from it all. The boys had their first holiday and loved the freedom of racing around the paddock and saying hallo to the bull next door! We are leaving very chilled and hoping we can return in the not too distant future. Thank you. E and R, Charlie and Chester.
Dec '22 Tracy & Darren, + Sweetie, + Star + Simba. Our 9th stay at West Side! Sadly cut short because of illness at home necessitating our to return home early. But a lovely time anyway catching up with friends, and of course our great friends Mike and Gyp. Thank you for all the goodies and making us feel so welcome. See you soon, we hope. T & D, Herts.
Feb '23 We Managed to sneak back! Weather was glorious, snowdrops everywhere! A beautiful sunset walk in the Roaches on late nights. Thanks again for a lovely stay and for milk, and choccs. Great to see Mike and Gyp again!. T, and D, Sweetie, Simba and Star
Apr '23 A wonderful stay as always. Managed to dodge the rain and get a decent walk every day. We have stayed many times and always find something new. A lovely find was the Flying Childers in Leek; very quirky and friendly. They only do light lunches as not very big, mainly vegetarian but delicious homemade food (we're not veggie). Very dog friendly. Thank you Mike and Gyp. Hopefully will be back soon. C and M, and Alice the dog.
Sept '23 We do so appreciate your lovely cottage. We have had a truly great time. Keep getting better! John and Annie.
Sept '23 Another lovely stay. Weather so hot the first week that we were able to eat outside every evening. This is just a peaceful, sucluded spot. Thank yoy Mike (and Gyp). M and P and Willow and Baxter. N.I.
Sept'23 Thank you so much Mike and Gyp. .You know we all love it here so much and Frith loves his sniffing buddy Gyp. See you again before the year is out. J, Brith and Denis
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