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Throwback 3 weeks to a fantastic corporate stay with the Midlands team from Everyone Active! Two nights filled with productive meetings, delicious meals, and live music. After a day of brainstorming, they hopped on a pre-organised bus to the Barley-mow at Bonsall for a mouth-watering dinner. The next day, more team members joined for a full day of meetings and awards, followed by an evening of live music by Colette at The Barley Mow at Bonsall and gourmet food from Gorgeous Gourmet Grub in the Brackendale room. Thanks for choosing Knockerdown Weddings & Events for your stay! Until next time – don't forget next time your swim gear for a dip in our heated indoor pool! #CorporateStay #TeamBuilding #KnockerdownEvents"#everyoneactive#corporatevillage

We had a great 4 night stay with family. The pool and games room was a huge hit with all ages. The Farmhouse was perfect for our party of 12. Carsington water was a nice walk away, and a lovely place to spend the day. The knockerdown pub serves beautiful food. We are already planning a return trip. Thank you!

March

Excellent property in a good location.

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay here, fantastic value for money. The location and facilities were excellent. 

A fantastic stay at Knockerdown for my family. Great hosts, fantastic pool and games room and no issues whatsoever.

Just wanted to say how pleased we were with Two Dales this weekend. The cottage was finished to a high standard, had everything we needed (facilities great)and was very clean. Thank very much, we would definitely return. 

A great stay at the wonderful Knockerdown Cottages, clean, spacious yet cosy. The cottage was so welcoming on arrival and had everything needed for our stay. Pool was great. We will hopefully be returning soon!

Excellent facilities, clean cottage, comfy beds and plenty to do around.

Had a lovely Monday to Friday relaxing break. Stayed in 2 bedroomed Dove cottage which was warm, cosy, very clean and very well equipped for our stay. Lovely comfy beds with good quality sheets etc. Large fluffy towels in bathrooms and good ensuite shower with full bath in the separate bathroom. Kitchen had everything in it that you could possibly need and the addition of tea, coffee, milk and condiments was a thoughtful touch. Had a slight problem setting the radiators but a quick phone call quickly bought us a lovely lady who quickly showed us what to do and set them just how we needed them. We enjoyed having a pool on site and enjoyed a swim every day, mostly having it to ourselves. We were lucky that we picked a quiet week to visit which suited us but can see what a lovely place it would be for families or couples alike. The owners and staff should be very proud of what they have achieved here and we hope that we can visit again. Would certainly recommend to anyone wanting a country break with lots to do in the surrounding area.

We had our wedding this weekend at Knockerdown, and the team went out of their way to make us feel welcome, comfortable, relaxed and v important!
The cottages were perfect. Warm, well stocked, homely. The location is perfect. The pool was brilliant. Everything was just brilliant. I would not have a bad word to say about Knockerdown. If you're planning a weekend weekend. Book here. You will absolutely not regret it and you will have the most amazing memories.

Great place to stay. The accommodation felt very homely and was spotlessly clean. Comfy beds and sofas and a well appointed kitchen. The pool and games room were great for when it was raining

Very nicely kitted out cottage, clean and well furnished. Comfortable and cosy. Great pool, highly recommended

Fantastic place to stay. Lots to do around there too.

We had a fabulous stay at Knockerdown Cottages - stayed in Lendow and it was spacious, pristine, warm, inviting and just perfect for the 8 of us - 4 adults and 4 children. The amenities onsite were brilliant, lovely games room and pool, and gorgeous views from across the sizeable enclosed field out the back. We enjoyed the short walk to the friendly local pub opposite and the location of the cottage more generally was nothing short of perfect - short hop to Matlock Bath for the Heights of Abraham and the kids also enjoyed the nearby National Stone Museum. So close to Carsington Water too - we'll definitely return for the watersports when the weather is warmer. Thanks for being excellent hosts - everything was made so easy. We'd love to return again soon.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Two Dales Cottage. It was an excellent space for a break with extended family. The games room and pool were a great addition and the location was perfect for what we wanted. We will definitely be booking again.

January

We had a lovely stay in one of the cottages. Very warm, extremely comfortable and everything worked perfectly. Our host gave us plenty of instructions and we had a relaxing break. Thank you!

Beautiful place, clean with a comfy bed. Reception staff friendly and helpful.

We stayed in the farmhouse property with friends and their family. The property was perfect! Lovely and clean on arrival the kids loved the fact there is a games room and pool (which they were in twice a day!) Location was great, lovely surroundings and not far to drive to get to places of interest. Would definitely stay here again!

We had a lovely weekend away here, cottage was clean, close to beautiful surroundings. We would stay here again without a doubt

We took small children and had a lovely time. The cottage we stayed in was small, clean, charming, functional. It's not luxurious but it is just what you need and in a perfect location for staying with kids - with the amazing swimming pool. It's a lovely big pool which the kids were in for hours! A good games room as well, walking distance to the pub. Such friendly people - I even forgot my steriliser and bottles and they put them in the post to me - so kind. And the location for places like Dovedale, Chatsworth and for walking in the peaks is absolutely perfect. We would def stay again and thank you so much for a lovely holiday.

Fabulous weekend break.  Had a lovely time meeting up with family and enjoying some quality time with our grandchildren.  Cottage was spotless, very homely and the surrounding area is glorious.  The children really enjoyed the swimming pool and had it to themselves which was a bonus.  The staff have gone above and beyond with communication and returning items that we left behind.  Would highly recommend to everyone I know and very much appreciate all the help and assistance given from everyone at Knockerdown. 

We had a very good stay. Many thanks. 

Thankyou for a lovely visit - in spite of the weather.  !!!! It was great to have the pool and the table tennis. 

Nice place I would visit again. We stayed there for Christmas and we didn't expect anything but we were very surprised to find a Christmas tree erected and lit when we arrived. There were some presents under the tree too. Very nice touch. Thank you.

We stayed for NYE and really enjoyed it. We will be back!

A fantastic stay at the Cottages. Facilities were excellent-great pool and games room. Very central to lots of walks. Rooms were warm and cosy-much bigger than pictures. Good place to gather for a few people-would love to go back again

November

Very comfortable cottage. Feels like a home from home.

November

All good, nice easy check in

We really enjoyed our stay at Knockerdown Cottages. The location is great (close to Carsington Water) and the onsite facilities are brilliant for families (laundry, games room, pool and nearby pub). We would definitely like to visit again and would recommend to others. The staff were very responsive and helpful.

Lovely cottage and having a pool was a great bonus, especially when it rained. Great location for exploring the southern Peak District.

this was a wonderful find and the price we paid for what we got was amazing. ample parking, super comfortable space which was just what my friends and I needed to relax. the heated swimming pool was a great touch, Ashbourne was only 15 minutes away and the pub on the opposite side of the road was fab when we were too tired the first night to drive to town. the buildings are also beautiful and warm. I would stay again and recommend anyone to go for a peaceful weekend

We loved our stay at the knocker down cottages. We visited for 2 nights, on arrival the children made use of the pool and we used the recommended pizza place (bennys) for takeaway. Was a great recommendation as the pizza was good but they said they dont normally deliver that far so had to pay extra for delivery but food arrvied hot. On our second day we went to alton towers which was only a short drive and planned to visit the recommended pub for dinner that is linked to the cottages via the private foot path but luckily we looked online and saw it was temporarily closed. We found another pub/restaurant locally (5 min drive) called The Miners and the food was superb. We are looking at getting married locally so this was the reason for our stay we would definitely recommend these cottages to our guests and we will book again in the future. Thank you 😊

What a lovely place to stay. We used the pool and where able to walk to the local reservoir/RSPB area easily, 5 mins away. There was easy access to lovely towns and Chatsworth. Would definitely stay again.

October

Fabulous location and stay for all ages.

August 
Really lovely cottage. Children loved the pool. The site is very safe and quiet. Local pub was excellent and the location is great for walking to Carsington reservoir and a short drive to great tourist attractions. We will be back!!

October

Lovely cottage with a fabulous swimming pool and games room. Perfect location to explore the peaks and close to Matlock.

October

We stayed here so we could go back and forth to alton towers, it was a 20/30 minute drive which was easy to follow. The house was perfect the kids loved running round for a little game of pool or to go swimming.

October

The venue is absolutely great for young families, clean, warm, with play area & a swimming pool. We really enjoyed our stay thank you.

October

Lovely family accommodation we all thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the cottage. The cottage and facilities were great and the grounds and countryside wonderful.

October

Smart and comfortable, great communication, and the pool was wonderful :)

October

We booked a last minute three night short stay in Bonsall Cottage. It is cosy but roomy enough for our family of four (two kids aged 10 and 8) and was easy to find and get into, even though we arrived in the dark. The swimming pool was a great bonus. Knockerdown is really well located near Carsington Water and lots of other local attractions. We explored Ashbourne, walked in Dovedale and also went to the National Trust Childrens' County House at Sudbury on the way home, all of which we'd recommend to other guests. We had a great lunch at Cafe Impromptu in Ashbourne. We hope to be back!

October

Fantastic venue, lots to do on site but also peaceful and quiet! Photos don't do it justice, it's much more spacious inside! Easy to find, spotless inside and great location!

Beautiful area, lovely cottage. Had a great time! Thank you!

A comfortable stay in a great location

It was a nice stay at Knockerdown Cottages ,house was clean ,warm ,got everything to have a nice break .We had a really good weekend .Thank you .

perfect - staff were all lovely and really helpful. can't wait to go back! pool was great and really clean.

Thank you, the accommodation was outstanding and the people we met were warm, welcoming and very helpful. Thanks for a great few days away.

Thank you for a lovely stay, the cottage was beautiful I didn’t want to go home. The pool was lovely too and we will defiantly be booking to return. It was my 40th birthday and I had a lovely relaxing weekend.

The perfect location and accommodation for a family get-together. The children loved the swimming pool that we could access part of Knockerdown cottages. The accommodation was just as described, clean, plenty of room and in an excellent location so close to Carsington Water.

The perfect location and accommodation for a family get-together. The children loved the swimming pool that we could access part of Knockerdown cottages. The accommodation was just as described, clean, plenty of room and in an excellent location so close to Carsington Water.

Knockerdown Cottages were perfect for our short holiday in the Peak District! The kitchen had all the essential cookware, the sofas were cozy, the bedrooms were great, and the location was absolutely spectacular! It was a perfect home base while exploring the Peak District, and I would most definitely recommend this place. I would hope to return in the future!

Stayed for 2 nights. Family of 4 and dog. Nice cottage with plenty of character. Plenty of places to visit with 10/15 minutes, Wrinksworth & Matlock we chose. Nice to see places that are not just clone towns. Carsington Water just next door was an added bonus for the morning dog walk. Highly recommend staying here, will hopefully be back.

amazing from start to finish. exactly what we were looking for in a relaxing weekend get away for 10 people. the cottage itself was spotless and well up to date. the facilities like the swimming pool and games room were a perfect way to wind down after a days walking about the peaks. lots of walks close by as well as hope valley only being 40/50 mins away with plenty more to do there. we've already discussed coming back to this place again for our next meet up.

The perfect location and accommodation for a family get-together. The children loved the swimming pool that we could access part of Knockerdown cottages. The accommodation was just as described, clean, plenty of room and in an excellent location so close to Carsington Water.

August

We stayed in the Farmhouse, and was really impressed with it. the equipment in the kitchen was first class, the bedrooms were so comfortable, and we were blown away with all the facilities. The kids would have stayed in the pool all day if we had let them.

We had such a wonderful stay at Knockerdown, and cannot wait to book again!

It was a relaxing time away from everyday life. We had a great time in the cottage, loved the surroundings and the swimming pool. We plan to visit again. Lovely stay

Stayed here for a long weekend with the in-laws. Loved our stay here, clean, comfortable, well equipped and instantly felt at home. The team were friendly. The swimming pool was a bonus, spotless shower and changing areas. Lovely children’s play area and games room. The Knockerdown pub across the road serves really good food and staff are welcoming and attentive. Great location, visited Crich tram museum, national trust houses, Matlock Bath and Heights of Abraham. We would go back again, highly recommend.

I have really enjoyed my time with my friends and family. The place is very nice, clean and peaceful. I would definitely book it again.

Knockerdown cottage was beautiful outside and in. Beautiful surroundings and staff are so helpful. Our cottage was outstanding with beautiful original features, very homely, and has everything you need for a self-catering vacation. The indoor pool is an added bonus that we use every day. I would definitely recommend and will be booking again in the future. 5* rating Thanks the Clark family

The house was amazing, beautiful and clean xx

Enjoyable stay. Well kept property with added bonus of swimming pool, play area and games room

Lovely location and perfect for families. Great for families with kids - swimming pool, playground, lovely nice big grassed area to run around on and play games

Knockerdown holiday cottages was exactly as described & we will be going back.

We had a great stay at Knockerdown, the cottage was lovely and well equipped, the facilities including the pool and playground were great and a lovely area with lots to explore nearby! Thank you!

Lovely place, we will definitely be back. Cottage was so spacious and perfecr for what we needed. So much to do in the local area and on site.

Pool, accommodation, grounds, staff. Well managed grounds, stylish accommodation and very clean everywhere

2nd time to Knockerdown with family. very enjoyable. Will definitely come again.

Excellent cottage with a fantastic play area for kids! Great location, easy to get into Matlock and Bakewell.

Knockerdown holiday cottages was exactly as described & we will be going back.

Sabinhay and Edale. Comfortable and quiet cottages in a great location with of plenty on site facilities. Both properties we occupied were immaculately clean and tidy. Very quiet and we had restful nights sleep. Swimming pool was lovely. The playground was much appreciated by our smallest group member (although a bit too close to the property the for younger adults in our party who wanted a lie-in!). The location was perfect and we look forward to returning to explore the area more. The place felt safe for children to burn off energy in whilst we readied ourselves for day trips. The staff were really friendly and helpful.

Wonderful location for multi generation break. Site managed really well with good facilities. Cottages well equipped, beds very comfortable, all you need without being over fussy.

Perfect property for a family stay with excellent facilities on the doorstep! 

Lovely few days away, walking Carsington Water and meeting old friends. Great kids facilities and felt very secure.

Lovely few days away. Found the place easily as we arrived a day late. Wonderful place lovely location and friendly staff and neighbors. Perfect few days away and the local pub was just through the gate will definitely be back. Thank you

A rare occasion when all our family could get together for a weekend, and made perfect by being able to be at Knockerdown. Very clean , well equipped, great location, secure parking, great swimming pool and leisure facilities, all helped make a perfect weekend for us all.

We loved our stay here! Close to lots of the great sights in the Peak District by car and also the reservoir by foot. The complex is well kept with lovely views and our cottage was so cosy to come back to after a day of exploring. We would definitely recommend :)

We had a lovely few days at Knockerdown Cottages. Superb directions and instructions, clean, well equipped cottage and everything as expected. Great games room and playground. Thank you very much - we will be back!

I have to say we were extremely impressed on arrival. We got there a couple of hours early and they had text to say our room was ready. Staff are lovely if you have any queries or need suggestions to where to visit. It was a lovely complex, great accommodation with swimming pool, games room and a playground outside our patio windows, which made us think we'll be back with our grandchildren! It's a great place for families but we had a lovely time as a couple too, plenty space and surrounded by the most beautiful countryside, amazing for walkers or if you fancy a drive to take in the scenery or find quaint tea rooms or great country pubs, like us. And to top it off they had a gate to a country pub just over the road, we sat outside taking in the view over Carsington Reservoir. As you can tell we had a fabulous time and would definitely recommend.

Would highly recommend for anyone looking to stay as location was spot on and the road links were ideal for getting around.

March

3rd visit and hope to return again! Lovely old buildings, warm, modern fittings, car access for unloading and plenty of parking. swimming pool clean and warm with beautiful views over farmland.

Lovely place...beautiful location & comfortable accommodation. Ideal for families.

From the initial booking the communication has been great. The property slept 12 (6 children and 6 adults) with plenty of dining and communal space for everyone. Two large bathrooms and lots of hot water and great heating system that kept the Farmhouse warm all day. The kitchen was well kitted out with plenty of crockery and cutlery and a large fridge freezer. Everything was supplied including towels and toilet rolls etc. Great base to explore Dovedale, Heights of Abraham, Alton Towers and a 20 minute drive to Ashbourne for food. The pool, gardens and other amenities were also really well setup for the children. I would recommend Knockerdown to anyone looking for accommodation in the area.

March

Quiet location just a few hundred yards from Carsington Water Warm, cozy, clean. Ideal for couples or families. Swimming pool,games room & children's play area on site. 3 large settees , full dining table, good sized fridge freezer, TV in main lounge& main bedroom. Main bedroom made up as double with en suite shower room. Further twin bedroom with family bathroom next door. Handy for Wirkswirth&Ashbourne. Local walks nearby. Good local advice available through brochure at games room or by downloading QR code. Free WiFi.

Super accommodation, very clean, good beds, nice bedlinen & lots of towels. Well equipped kitchen/dining space. Nice swimming pool/games & outside play area. Very helpful & friendly staff- definitely recommend Knockerdown Cottages.

Fantastic cottages with everyone you'd need. Perfectly clean and hassle free. Highly recommend.

Had a lovely few days staying in this sweet little cottage. Everything was great from start to finish, great communication, friendly, the accommodation was beautiful clean and tidy. The on site swimming pool and games room were brilliant, kept my daughter busy!

Had a great stay here with family, plenty of space for us all in the cottage in a great location. Kids really enjoyed the swimming pool and games room. Was able to sort out checking out slightly later very easily as well.

We stayed at knockerdown cottages for 3 nights for my birthday …with the unexpected heavy snowfall we were unsure we’d even make it or be able to get out. However the snow made everything even more fun and the landscape extra beautiful. The cottage was perfect, had everything we needed, the beds were comfy and the little bunk bed for our daughter was perfect 🫶🏽The swimming pool was such a fab extra and we used it 3 times, was so warm and perfect for a little afternoon splash! The staff seemed really friendly whenever we crossed paths and the check in and information prior was super helpful. The place is in driving Distance to Carsington, dovedale, Matlock and much more and we visited numerous pubs for dinner and drinks. Overall a lush stay and will definitely be back 👋🏽

Wonderful Family Break. Lovely Location, Friendly Staff, Peaceful and beautiful in the snow

The most perfect trip away EVER!!!

February
Amazing short break. Cottage was amazing, had everything you could possibly want in a stunning location and was so comfortable and spacious. The little touches like blankets with the sofas were really appreciated. Kids loved the indoor heated swimming pool and the on site play area.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here at Knockerdown. Special mention goes to the person/s responsible for cleaning the apartments, the place was spotless. Even the tray that holds the cutlery was like new. Inside microwave, fridge, cupboards were clean. Thank you. A very comfortable stay here.

Restful break

The most incredible place for a weekend away with kids. The house was beautiful, warm cosy, comfy beds, couldn't fault it. Brilliant site with access to a lovely pool and great play area and games room. We booked last minute so it was incredible value for 8 of us!

would definitely go again. great holiday place.

Lovely cottage with some excellent facilities. Swimming pool, games rooms were a special highlight.

Great place to stay. Will certainly visit again

Stunning cottage, lovely location with great amenities like the pool and games room

Very good value for money 

with Sabinhay.

Fantastic cottages. Great location, cottages were well equipped and very cosy. Facilities were great too. The family loved the swimming pool and games room and one of the cottages was large enough to accommodate us when entertaining.

A lovely break, in a beautiful location in a very clean and comfortable cottage accommodation

Comfort and cleanliness of the cottage in an ideal location and the friendly, helpful communications and help received from the hosts.

Our cottage (Lendow) was wonderful- huge but also really warm, snug and comfortable. Plenty of space for all of us, and it was lovely to all have our own beds! Lots of nice little extra touches too like two bath towels each instead of the one you usually get in in most places. The swimming pool was also fab. The location is perfect - walks round Carsington straight from the door but also a really short drive to Dovedale/tearooms/pubs etc. We'll definitely be back!

Knockerdown cottages- Alstonfield - Was our dog friendly cottage for the weekend, it was well kept and perfect for our weekend stay over the new year. A great location for short drives to the main Derbyshire locations, Bakewell, Matlock etc and just up the road from Carsington water. The site itself was very peaceful, and we took advantage of the swimming pool on site which was nice to have. Would definitely return.

What a wonderful place! We went with our 1 year old and dog and couldn’t have asked for more…apart from staying longer 😊! The cottage had everything we needed, very clean and the site was beautiful too. Everyone very friendly and helpful and will be back again! Definitely recommend .

Just absolutely amazing cottage. One of the best places I have stayed with my family

An amazing time had, such a great place and price which allowed us to have a very special few days just before Christmas.. Thank you! Jeff, Emma, Hammond and Beatrice

A first time at Knockerdown cottages & won’t be our last. We booked out 3xcottages sabinhay, Middleton & wisels. All were spotless which was absolutely fab! Everything that you needed to clean. They were topped up with essentials which was a bonus. Warm & cosy with beautiful Xmas trees. You have a shared swimming pool which is opened from 8-6 which is great as we had the kids with us. A games room & a play area so enough to keep them busy if your not going out. Dovedale is about 20 mins away which has breathtaking views!you also have other activities to do not so many miles away. The communication between me (the leader of the group) and the staff was brilliant. The whole process from booking to finish was smooth this Made the holiday even more enjoyable.
Overall a lovely winter vacation for all the family. Thank you from us all.

This was our third time going we had a great time thank you had a lovely walk and the cottage is so cosy to just relax and get away 😊

Lovely cottage :) pool on site and parking. Was really good value for money. Would highly recommend. You will need a car to get to places.

Really lovely location, great place to spend with family and plenty to do with the kids nearby.

Lovely place to stay the pool was brilliant had so much fun

3rd time here and will not be the last, amazing place to unwind, lovely location and spotless, everything in the cottage was first class

Beautiful stay at Knockerdown cottages. We loved the facilities and peaceful location. Ideal for our little family.

We all had a brilliant weekend. The weather was very cold but we felt extremely fortunate that our accommodation was lovely and warm. The heated pool and games room were an excellent add on as we all managed to keep ourselves very well entertained without having to venture far in the icy conditions outside

It was a lovely stay for me and my 4 month old, very homely cottage and will recommend to anyone.

We had a fantastic stay. The property was well equipped and perfect for families. The pool and games area were well looked after. We’ll definitely be back

Great place to stay, location ideal for walks and to visit local villages. Clear communication from booking to arrival, super helpful.

Very comfortable accommodation in lovely site and facilities- our second visit and we look forward to another stay! Attractive cottages well maintained and comfortable. warm indoor swimming pool very pleasant on site.

Lovely host. Easy check in and access to everything we needed. Will stay again!

A great family stay, it felt really comfortable for 6 adults and 3 young kids. Lots for them to do with the pool, play area & games room. The cottage was clean and a social living environment. Also nice that 3 separate families could have their own private bathrooms. Great communication from the hosts at all times. We’ll definitely return

October

October

We had a great stay with 4 adults and 6 children. Plenty of space for everyone and kitchen well equipped. swimming pool was excellent and lovely local walks.

October

October

Knock-me-over value

This little cottage is very comfortable and has everything you will need for a short countryside stay. We were two couples and we made use of the games room on site (£1 coins required). The beds are very comfy and the cottage is warm. The cottage has a large freezer and a fridge too. The cottage is close to Carsington water, we enjoyed hiring bikes and cycling around the water ( 1.5hrs). We would stay here again!

Excellent place to stay
Thank you for a lovely stay quiet and clean absolutely perfect

Lovely place great for the kids loads to do 5 stars

A great 4 night stay. Perfect for the 4 and 6 year old. A lovely cottage, just the right size with all the comforts of home. The pool was brilliant used it every day and the grounds were lovely. The proximity to Carsington was a bonus as the play park and trails there are amazing.

We had an excellent stay for my parents’ birthday celebrations. Location was absolutely brilliant, buildings charming and facilities an added bonus. Perfect for a family get together

lovely cottages , great location for walking and cycling

Very relaxing, pool was perfect, a lovely break away. The location was lovely, a minute away from Carsington Waters, with great food, shops and bird hides overlooking the lake. The scenery around the area was breath-taking. The cottage had everything and was the cleanest holiday cottage we have ever been in. No dust anywhere. Incredible. We would like to go back.

Great holiday my grandchildren loved it and so did the adults. I intend to go again next year.

Staff were very pleasant and helpful. Pool is a real asset enjoyed by our party.

Fabulous stay, wonderful location and cottages, lovely staff, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay and will definitely return - thank you!

August

2Dales is a beautiful cottage that allowed us some quality family time together to celebrate my husbands 60.th. Fully recommend!!

August

I stayed with my family at the cottages on a trip to Alton Towers. I would recommend it to anyone very spacious, clean and great communication with the staff. Lots on site to keep the kids entertained. Would definitely stay again

August

The cottage was very nice - clean and very comfortable - and in a great location. We could have happily spent the whole week there! We’d particularly recommend to friends with children.

August

Wonderful place to stay with a great atmosphere. Great for kids and awesome location between lots of fun filled places in picturesque scenery. Perfect for a small break with the family

We had an amazing 3 night stay in Farwell Cottage. The cottage was in a perfect location to enable us to visit dovedale stepping stones and also a trip to Alton Towers! The cottage was immaculate and had everything we needed. The kids loved the pool and also the games room. We would definitely stay again. Hopefully for longer next time as we didn’t want to leave!

August

The cottages were super clean and spacious & the grounds, play area & swimming pool were fantastic for the kids. Very family friendly!

Middleton and Wisels

This place is a hidden gem. We fell upon it while searching for a staycation. What a stroke of luck. We can honestly say Knockerdown Cottages is beautiful and fantastic. No hassle registration, keys available on arrival, beautiful grounds, great pool, and as for the cottages we wanted for nothing. We possibly had the best weather we could have wished for that enhanced the experience but what a holiday. This was my girls first real holiday since Covid, and I think we will have problems trying to improve. We went to Carsington Waters, Gullivers Kingdom, many local pubs and villages but when asking my youngest what was the best part, she said the cottages. I can't and don't want to keep going how good it was, you just need to experience the place. Loved it, loved it, loved it!

July

We had a great time at Knockerdown Cottages. We stayed in Ible. The cottage was lovely and clean and well maintained, the beds were so comfortable, the kitchen had everything you'd need for your holiday. We were impressed. The site itself is a lovely addition, to have the games room and swimming pool is fab. There's so much to do in the area especially if you like cycling and walking. Being walking distance from Carsington Waters is a massive plus too. We didn't need to drive more than 15 mins to get to everything we did. Had a great walk from dove dale to mill dale, hired bikes, visited cromford mill. There was so much we didn't have time to do so it likely we'll be back. Thank you to the team at Knockerdown Cottages you do a great job.

July

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Knockerdown Cottages. The cottage was well -equipped for 10 people and the indoor swimming pool and play area was much appreciated by adults and children both. Close to Carsington Water and many other excellent places to visit round about. The management and staff were all very helpful and friendly and the cottage and surroundings were very clean.

July
Lovely, spacious cottage in the middle of Derbyshire. Stayed in the lendow - big, spacious cottage with comfortable beds. Lovely on site-facilities including a swimming pool, games room, large play area for children and plenty of parking. Great location to explore Derbyshire.

July
Good choice for a short stay in a lovely area. Comfy, well equipped accommodation and leisure facilities for adults. The Bonsall cottage is ground level only and a good size for two adults. Nice roomy bathroom, double or twin beds in bedroom with plenty of storage space. Kitchen area is equipped with all that is needed for a short stay. Leisure area likewise. Liked the key safe for safety and easy access. Responsive, efficient, friendly staff. Indoor pool; welcome addition, handy laundry on site. Plenty of heating if required. Liked that vehicles are kept away from the accommodation with plenty of car parking provided.

I loved the cottage because it was very inviting bathroom was immaculate kitchen was immaculate ie white goods crockery.

Knockerdown Cottages - great cottages, close to local attractions and towns. The place (inc. swimming pool0 was nice and clean. Easy checkin and checkout - good communication wwith the host.

June

Rural location, clean accommodation, easy to contact the owner, staff on site, great games room, private pool was enjoyed by my children

Spotless, spacious cottage with everything that one could possibly require for a pleasant stay. Superbly organised, notes/instructions easily found for all working equipment. Super comfy beds, soft fluffy towels, perfect!

Great stay at two dales cottage . 4 generations holiday enjoyed every minute. Very clean and comfortable and great facilities. Couldn’t ask for more .

Lovely cottage which was fully equipped and very comfortable . Swimming pool was great for the whole family to enjoy and was great system for booking this facility. Children loved the play area and running around in the meadow . Friendly staff and clean throughout. Enjoyed every minute . Many thanks to all involved there

If your looking to relax and enjoy the quiet peacefulness of the beautiful Peak District then Knockerdown is for you modern comfortable accodmodation with excellent facilities, swimming pool treatments playground, table tennis snooker, table football and the beautiful Carsington water with lots of lovely walks and fun things to do - perfect x

Really fantastic stay- cottage was very clean and cosy. Pool was excellent and games room was fun to use. Good location and info was available about local walks which was nice. Prompt response by host to any questions. Would stay again!

Stunning grounds & setting, fabulous facilities. 

We also booked Wisels for same dates. The whole process was problem-free. Cottages ready early on arrival day, very clean and lovely. Staff friendly and kind. They even arranged good weather for our stay!!! Pool, games room, play park and grass area were a real bonus too. We had a fab week with lots of biking and places to visit. Party aged from 4yrs to 66yrs!

We had 3 cottages and all 3 were extremely well appointed and beautifully clean. The price for all cottages was great considering what was included. Just perfect for a family break. We will be recommending and will definitely be back.

Stayed April 2022

Beautiful area to explore. Friendly atmosphere with local amenities to keep the kids happy. We will be returning!

A perfect place for families to spend time together. The premises were immaculate and very comfortable. Fully equipped with everything that you need. Location absolutely ideal 

Fab location with lots to do

Great little cottage - large bedrooms and cosy vibe

Cottage was good, clean and a great location for Carsington Water. Cottage was cosy and the swimming pool was great.

The place was perfect very comfortable and the facilities were fantastic.

Stayed April 2022

Excellent location, pool and children’s play area! We had a fantastic time.

Stayed April 2022

Two Dales - perfect family cottage, clean and comfortable with lots of space for 6 adults & 5 children, never felt too crowded. Great location. Good facilities on site, fantastic swimming pool, we were lucky enough to get two days swimming for an hour each time. I imagine in busy periods we would have only have got the 30 minutes allocated slots. Lots of outdoor space for children to run round safely.

Stayed April 2022

Excellent experience. I paid for family to stay and go to Alton towers as a Christmas present.Two adults and two children. They came back with glowing reviews and are insisting on returning soon. Not one negative comment and use of an indoor pool put the iceing on the cake.

Stayed April 2022

fantastic family weekend for my mums 70th birthday! 

Stayed April 2022

Clean, homely, neutral colours and lovely sized rooms. All that is needed for the kitchen was ready, clean and stored for us.

Stayed March 2022

Communication was good. We loved the location. The description is 100% correct. It was easy to find and we loved the pool. Kitchen is stocked enough to cook your own meals. Rooms were clean.

Stayed March 2022

A fantastic cottage used as a base for our four-night break away, situated in the beautiful countryside. Effortless self check-in, brilliant communication, & the cottage contained everything we needed. Would not hesitate to book again. The use of the swimming pool to ourselves, booked in 30 minute slots per day, was most welcome so that we could introduce our 6-month-old to the water with ease. Many thanks.

Stayed March 2022

We had a fantastic stay here and were very sad to leave. The hosts were very quick to answer any questions we had! We loved the sign up system for the pool as we have a 3 month old that hadn’t been swimming before so it was perfect just being us in the pool so she wasn’t overwhelmed and loved every minute! It’s very easy to get to many different places from here we went somewhere new everyday with just a short drive. If you fancy a lovely meal out we would definitely recommend The Bowling Green in Ashbourne (about 10 mins away).

Stayed March 2022

Stayed March 2022

The accommodation was spotlessly clean, extremely well equipped, and the beds were very comfortable. The surrounding area was great and had fantastic views. We had a great 3 night stay.

Stayed February 2022

The accommodation was spotlessly clean, extremely well equipped, and the beds were very comfortable. The surrounding area was great and had fantastic views. We had a great 3 night stay.

Stayed March 2022

Such a lovely and cosy stay. The cottage was clean and well equipped, with everything close by. Would recommend 😊

Stayed March 2022

Such a lovely and cosy stay. The cottage was clean and well equipped, with everything close by. Would recommend 😊

Stayed March 2022

We had a lovely stay thank you so much! The staff are lovely friendly and so accommodating thanks again 😊

Stayed March 2022

We really enjoyed our stay at the cottage. It's a lovely setting and great facilities. Cottage had everything you need, well located for walks in the Peaks. I would highly recommend to others and hope to stay again when i'm in the area.

Stayed February 2022

A clean and pleasant cottage in beautiful surrounds. Would recommend.

Stayed February 2022

We really enjoyed our stay. The house was perfect for our family; really comfortable with plenty of room. The children really enjoyed the play area in the woodlands. Having the pool so close was great and a fantastic activity on a drizzly morning. Brilliant location with lots to do and see in the surrounding area - we’re looking forward to coming back soon.

Stayed February 2022

It was perfect for a short break away. Great for family & friend get togethers as 16 cottages. Pool, games room & play area were fab

Stayed Februaury 2022

Brilliant accommodation in great location close to all local attractions and eating places. Clean, well equipped and space enough for our group of seven. Swimming pool and games room onsite. Great communication with Knockerdown cottages team.

Stayed January 2022

Would highly recommend this lovely location. The cottage was cosy, nicely decorated with a lovely comfortable atmosphere. A fabulous space for entertaining a group with a well appointed kitchen and great dining table. Very comfy beds, spotless bathrooms. We are already planning our next trip.

Stayed January 2022

Beautiful location, beautiful accommodation, easy to find. Having the swimming pool was brilliant, my children loved it. Would 100% recommend. Can 't wait to stay again.

Stayed January 2022

Lovely place clean and easy to check in and out hassle free. Had a lovely weekend with my family

Stayed December 2021

Great place and well located for walks and bike rides. Everything has been thought of to make your stay as comfortable as possible. Games room and pool great for the whole family. Can highly recommend. We shall be back.

Stayed on 23rd December 2021

Lovely cottages, clean, comfortable and great location for walking, cycling and enjoying the countryside. We didn't get round to using the swimming pool or games room, but lovely addition to have on site.

Stayed October 2021

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

To All at Knockerdown Cottages

We had a fantastic long weekend at Knockerdown Cottages which far exceeded our expectation. Thank you so much for having Two Dales, Farwell & Sabinhay Cottages ready for us on our arrival. The cottages, complex, layout, facilities and location are brilliant and we will definitely recommend Knockerdown Cottages.

with love & gratitude from Lynn Blakemore 

Stayed 15th October 2021

Back home after a great weekend with my family, my niece organised our yearly get together this year, a wonderful location and excellent hospitality.

Many thanks to all the staff

I am writing to tell you how much we enjoyed our weekend at Knockerdown Cottages. We stayed in Sabinhay & Bruns and found them very comfortable and well equipped.

We thought the facilities were excellent including the swimming pool and the playground. We would definitely recommend your cottages to our friends

Just wanted to say how much we all enjoyed our stay at Knockerdown Cottages last weekend, we thought the complex and facilities were very good and standard and cleanliness of the cottages were excellent.

All 14 members of our family group said they would like to visit again

Thank you very much to all concerned for making our son's birthday celebration so enjoyable 

Dear all.

 Thank you so much- The whole family had a get together last weekend

The Cottages were all beautiful & comfortable. We enjoyed our time in the pool. Thanks again for helping provide happy memories for our family

This wee note is sent with Thanks for all your considerable help in making our family stay for our Ruby Anniversary so successful. Everyone had a super time and it was a great joy for us to be together

We had a lovely stay in The Farmhouse. The facilities on site were great, house was just as expected, perfect for a group of 11 of us!

Location was great! Facilities were great too! Loved the swimming pool!

Nice location, good sized cottage, good facilities on site.

We stayed in farewell 4 adults (inc grandparents) and 2 kids, plenty of space. Ideal for children as well maintained playground and meadow right outside back door. Swimming pool was a bonus. Worked really well with covid safe 30 min slots (might even be worth them doing the slots post covid!). Super location Carsington water just minutes away, easy reach of Buxton etc.

Great facilities and a lovely spot

We loved it. Way beyond our expectations. Clean, spacious, comfortable beds, nice graden, nice playground, the swimming pool was heated and perfect for the rainy days we had.

Self catering, everything we needed was there. Beds were clean, shower was good

Beds were very comfortable. Kitchen was well equipped. Location is brilliant

Everything clean,tidy,everything we needed home away from home. Lovely swimming pool we loved it all. We will definitely be back again.

Lovely surroundings, perfect for the 2 of us and a cute apartment will be returning soon

We stayed in one of the Knockerdown Farm cottages and loved it. It’s rare when the photos of an airbnb place don’t do the property justice but this is the case here. The cottages, the farm complex and the whole area where the accommodation is is very pretty. The field at the back of the cottages offers a stunning view over rolling hills. The place is easy to find, there is ample parking on site and you can drive up to most of the cottages to unload bags etc. There are bbqs available and picnic benches outside every cottage where you can have a sunny breakfast or evening drinks. We stayed in a two bedroom cottage could be smallish I guess for two families but more than enough room for our family. It was spotless, the beds were really comfortable and the bedding and towels were lovely. We had our 3 year old with us and the cottage was great for her, we obviously had to keep an eye on her on the stairs but the site has a playground and swimming pool which she loved. The only tiny negative point is that the road passing the farm/cottage can be a little loud but we couldn’t hear it in the cottage and we were one away from the road. We contacted our host once during our stay and got a very helpful and quick response. We don’t know the area and as the cottages are just outside the national park I wasn’t sure what to expect but the countryside is glorious and there are so many things you can easily drive to. We went to Chatsworth, did the Mam Tor walk (easily doable with a 3 yr old), went to Abraham Heights and Monsel Head viewpoint. They were all stunning. We’ll definitely visit the peaks again and would absolutely stay at here again.

Had a wonderful 4 days at two Dale’s cottage . The cottage had all the amenities we required . We loved the pool facility and the playground with our 16month old grandson . Great to be able to use the on site portable bbqs . Would certainly recommend to a family of all ages

Beautiful location, very clean cottage and pool, with easy enough system for booking slots (from 6.30 evening before, generally good availability). View from gardens was spectacular - if you can book a cottage facing the view and away from the road, I'd recommend - although we were perfectly happy facing the courtyard. Would stay here again for sure.

The Farmhouse was beautifully presented, spacious, well equipped and clean. The front garden and seating area were lovely and it was great having access to the pool, pub across the road and Carsington Water within a few minutes.

Lovely place to stay with friends and/or family. Great location and great facilities like the swimming pool, table tennis, large grass area behind the cottages to play football etc. We only had one issue which was resolved as soon as they could (hot water stopped), the hosts provided us with excellent customer service. The wifi here is very weak and the mobile data/network is also not the best so you should expect slow/no internet at times. I've stayed in cottages over the years and this was my favourite so far, would definitely recommend.

Great location and lovely set up.

Great cottages in fantastic location. Beautiful garden grounds.

Very clean and spacious cottage. 2 minutes walk to the pub. I would stay there again!

Really lovely set of cottages. Clean, friendly and with great facilities. Just what we needed for a few days at Alton Towers. Just wish we had chosen to stay a bit longer!

For walking and cycling in beautiful countryside this was an excellent base. We really appreciated the copious hot water and warmth of the cottage after an active day.

The cottage was lovely, well equipped and very cosy in the cold evenings. The beds were extremely comfortable and the views across the field were brilliant. We thoroughly enjoyed our few days there.

We had a lovely long weekend. The cottage was well equipped and our toddler loved being next to the park. We loved the quick walk down to Carsington and had a really nice meal at the pub opposite. We are looking forward to returning, especially when all the facilities are open

Lovely stay with my family, highly recommended!

This was our 2nd visit to the cottages, smaller cottage this time for just our family. Such a great place, love it here. Highly recommended. Hopefully the pool will be allowed to reopen soon.

Comfortable and well stocked cottage. Great location for the peaks and there is a pub within 2 minutes walk with large outside seating area

Beautiful location, beautiful cottage. The local pub is very welcoming with a good choice of food on offer. Check out the local walls and make the most of staying where you are.

Lovely little cottage, very clean and welcoming. In a great setting to explore the area, and less than half an hour drive to Alton towers which was great for us.

The property is well maintained with lovely country scenery.

Will book again!

Beautiful cottage.

Perfect stay for a Spring break after lockdown - very family friendly

Great location with pub opposite and lots of attractions a short drive Lots of outdoor space, playground and pool (although currently shut)

Rosie July 2020

Relaxing, enjoyable, safe family time in lovely cottage, with plenty of local open air activities

Self catering in our own very well equipped, spacious and clean cottage felt safe and comfortable. Swimming pool on site was still open with individual cottages pre booking a slot, which worked well. Children's playground and grounds also open, with other guests also following the Government guidelines. Plenty of free car parking.

Understandably some central facilities not open currently.

Tina  August 2020

The kids smiled from morning to night which means they loved the place

We absolutely loved our stay at Knockerdown. Everything was just perfect

Susie August 2020

Great fun. Carsington water is a great walk

Very good . Great location, felt very safe

Quite a noisy road

Steven October 2020

Lovely place the stay was great.

Central location for seeing lots of attraction in the area

Roy - July 2020

Relaxing break in lovely cottage

Very close to Carsington water and well situated for exploring the peak district. The cottage was comfortable, with everything we needed and good facilities on site. We enjoyed the use of the swimming pool.

Peter October 2020

Have visited many times . Always a comfortable stay even in these challenging times.

Liked easy parking and location . Swimming pool was good - easy to arrange and very clean . A good size cottage for us . Comfortable seating . Enough space for a long weekend. It was warm and clean .

Enjoyable stay. Beautiful cottage.

Teresa August 2020

Excellent base for Peak District exploration.

Pleasant cottage, good facilities, nice location.

The beds were quite hard.

Overall a lovely stay and would be very happy to return again

Enjoyable family holiday August 2020

Was ideal for us as a family to drive to alton towers and it had a lovely pub across the road.

Ted Oct 2020

Clean, spacious, well equipped kitchen, great for families. Pool and play park were great.

Tom July 2020

Lovely cottage with great on-site facilities and in a super location. The amenities were a bit of a mix, the bathroom felt very new, but the kitchen and TV/stereo seemed very dated. Everything was clean and in working order.

Hannah September 2020

Good location for walks, cycle routes and attractions. Lovely swimming pool on site.

Ben September 2020

Nice rural location with lovely pool and play area for the children. Close to Carsington water and other great locations in the Derbyshire dales.

Jack July 2020

Great stay. Accommodation was modern and clean. Pool and facilities were great. Walking distance to Carsington water was a big bonus!

Graham July 2020

Nice base from which you can enjoy the peaks, Carsington water and surrounding areas.

Kiera August 2020

Fantastic house for two families to share and absolutely loads of room for the kids. Facilities were brilliant, especially the swimming pool (we loved the timetable) and the large grassy area with play area kept them entertainined for hours. Would highly recommend a stay in Knockerdown Cottages!

Velko August 2020 · Group trip

The accommodation is fantastic, with plenty of communal space and very comfortable beds. The shared facilities are also great with a swimming pool and games room.

Sachin August 2020

What a beautiful set of cottages and so much bigger than we expected. We had such a great time and were so happy with the place that we will be coming back next year!

Adrian August 2020

Truly lovely place to stay! Kids loved it as did the adults. No stair-gates make it tricky with toddlers, otherwise we had no complaints.

Lily September 2020 · Group trip

We had a lovely stay at Knockerdown Cottages. There was lots of space for a party of 10 and we really enjoyed being able to use a swimming pool. The cottages are in a great location, a walk away from the lake and a relatively short car journey to caves and other tourist attractions in the area.

Heather September 2020 · Group trip

The villa was amazing, and the staff were great with quick and helpful communications. The villa was beautiful, the pool and table tennis table were awesome added extras and the covid measures were well thought out and very comforting!

Kellyanne September 2020

Amazing ! Thanks so much for a lovely break away - we really enjoyed it and felt very safe during our stay. All the Covid measures are very well put in place and very reassuring

Leo September 2020 · Group trip

What a place! Lovely team and place for a relaxing getaway. Opposite a pub and just a few minutes drive to the town/shops. Some really lovely walks within a half hour drive as well - definitely worth the booking!

Darran October 2020

Beautiful, spacious cottage in an excellent location. Great for a good walk around the nearby Carsington Water and just a short drive to local towns but best of all just next door to a lovely pub with great food, Knockerdown Inn. Would really recommend this cottage holiday for everyone, including families, as with an indoor pool gives another option to keep children entertained.

Helen October 2020 · Group trip

We stayed in Two Dales which we found to be spacious and well equipped. The facilities on site such as the pool and outdoor play area were great and kept the kids entertained. The location is good too, with attractions such as Chatsworth House not too far away and The Heights of Abraham close by. We were impressed with the customer service provided by the staff at Knockerdown Cottages.

Christopher July 2020

You won't be disappointed staying here. The place is larger than it looks and is nicely furnished and very clean.

Sally September 2020 · Group trip

Flat was clean and comfortable. Great location.

Sarah July 2020

Cute cottage very well placed for accessing Carsington Water. We enjoyed the facilities including playground, swimming pool and table tennis. Team was friendly. Bit pricey but would recommend.

Geoff September 2020

Lovely little cottages in the Derbyshire Dales. Good facilities, great location. Convenient for local water sports, walking, cycling, and a pub literally just over the road!

Emily September 2020 · Group trip

Really great cottages in a good location, really close to the water sports area and very easy to drive to walking spots in the Peak District.

Jonathan September 2020

Wonderful stay at knockerdown cottages, place is really easy to find and is in a beautiful setting. Our cottage was clean and well equipped, the amenities were well organised and easy to use. Great location. All round 5 stars.

Jordan September 2020 · Group trip

Nice play to stay. Good value for money and close to attractions of the Peak District.

Nicola October 2020

Nice cottages with well maintained shared areas. The play area is great for kids and the pool is really nice and clean. There is a also a spa onsite which I didn't use but was a nice surprise! The only downsides for us were the proximity to the main road which was quite noisy, the reduced time slot in the pool due to Covid (30 mins per day) and the lack of a log burner in the cottage which would have made it extra cosy. Otherwise it was a really nice stay.

Gavin October 2020

Great location for a family escape

Charlotte October 2020

We had a lovely stay, clearly a lot of thought had gone into the COVID alterations which made us feel comfortable.

Kerry July 2020

What a great find! We were visiting Alton Towers for a rearranged visit and wanted to spend more than one night, we came across Knockerdown Holiday Cottages by chance and we are so glad we did. It was perfect for us, the living space was bigger than expected and perfect for our two families. The bedrooms were all well proportioned and the cottage was well equipped, with everything we needed. We managed to get a slot in the pool and used the children's play area and actually felt safe doing both in the current Covid climate. The pub across the road was an added bonus, although the road was a bit busy to cross (a speed camera near by would be a good addition to slow the traffic down!). We really couldn't fault our stay and will definitely come back when visiting the Peak District. Thank you!

Sue July 2020

This is a really nice cottage for two families. Clean and spacious. There was a couple of minor issues in the kitchen as the oven was a bit dirty and the knifes were blunt and rusty, but other than that it was well equipped. Great location for getting around the peak district. They have set up a system so that the pool can be used privately by each cottage which is ok, but it would have been nice if we could have booked a slot for the first day via the office as by the time we arrived all slots were gone. Overall, great place for a family trip to the peak district.

Alexander August 2020 · Group trip

I stayed here with a group of friends for a long weekend, communication was easy and we were very happy with the size and cleanliness of the accomodation

Hannah August 2020

Beautiful, spacious cottage. Excellent location. Our boys loved the swimming pool and play area.

Hardev September 2020

Had a long weekend stay at Knockerdown cottages, the accommodation was lovely in beautiful surroundings!!

Jigar September 2020 · Group trip

Really nice location and very clean!

Michael September 2020 · Group trip

Bigger than expected living room and a really nice area

Alanna September 2020

We had a brilliant stay, lovely and clean and plenty of room. Not far from any of the days out we had planned and we ended our days in the swimming pool which the kids loved and said was their favourite!

Kai October 2020 · Group trip

Amazing place to stay, really good host with excellent communication. Would come back anytime

Ben October 2020

Great collection of cottages with a pub over the road and less than a mile from carsington water. Kids loved the swimming pool, we were restricted to 30 mins a day but it wasn't too bad as long as you're organised enough time wise. Cottage was clean and well equipped.

Thomas October 2020

Great stay. Great location next to Carsington Reservoir (1m drive away). The place was very very clean. Plenty of towels, kitchenware etc. and space for everyone. Communication with the host was great. I was really pleased that the pool was still open and they’ve put a good system in place for use.

Rosie July 2020

A lovely cottage in a great location in Derbyshire. Enjoyed the pool a lot and and everywhere was really clean, with good measures to stay safe during COVID-19.

Katherine July 2020

We booked this as an escape with the kids for a few days and it was outstanding. The cottages are beautiful with really nice touches. The amenities are great and the whole.place is very well cared for. The surrounding area is beautiful with loads of things to do - I just wished we had booked for longer!

Hannah September 2020

We had a lovely stay at the cottage. It was perfect location for lovely walks and water sports. There was plenty of space for a group of 3 and equipped with useful utensils for cooking, which was helpful. It was great to have a swimming pool on site and a lovely green space, which we used for yoga. Thank you for a lovely stay.

Adam September 2020

Overall very nice. Beds are very comfy.

Natalie October 2020

Really enjoyed our stay Pool was a welcome treat for the children Cottage was roomy enough for us 2 adults and 2 children Beds were super comfortable

Doro October 2020

Really nice cosy cottage, spotless clean on arrival. The pool is great too, starting at a depth of 92cm and up to 180cm, so that even our 3 year old could just about stand in it. Electric radiators in the cottage mean you won't get cold even when it's freezing outside. Important for us: the stairs are just right to fit a stair gate on the top, so our baby couldn't fall down in the mornings but crawl happily from room to room. There were always plenty of slots available for the pool to choose from, although we would have liked to stay in water water a bit longer. We will be back!

Kat November 2020

Fantastic place - sparkling clean and had everything we needed for a few days away. Good location for walks in the Peak District

Ruhel July 2020 · Group trip

Excellent communication from Host. Well managed given this covid situation. Loved the booking system for the exclusive use of the pool! The management were flexible with our timings too. Thanks so much

Arran July 2020 · Group trip

Perfect place, so many things to do around the area to suit all age groups.

Michelle July 2020

A brilliant property and location with fantastic faculties.

Rosa

July 2020

Clean well presented accommodation with a super pool. Easy access to bbq facilities and a well organised pool rota. Excellent access to Carsington water, just off the main road.

Kirstie August 2020

We all had a great time - really enjoyed the pool and games room. Beds really comfortable as well!

Catherine August 2020 · Group trip

Great house and location. Perfect for a girls weekend away!

Kathleen  September 2020

We had a lovely time and found out great that there was a pool we could use. Everything was really well organised and very clean. Would very much recommend this place!

Emma September 2020 · Group trip

The Farmhouse is perfect for larger groups. Check-in was completely hassle free, the house was clean and modern, the pool was warm and clean and the local area is beautiful with lots to do. We can't wait to come back!

Nicole October 2020

Fantastic place in a lovely quiet area. Hosts were great and so quick to respond to any questions

Kim October 2020

Lovely comfortable stay and very clean.

Kat October 2020

Just came back from a fabulous stay at the Farmhouse cottage, great initial communication on rules and regulations in covid times which was really handy and helped us know exactly what to expect and bring with us. The cottage itself was super clean and really comfy, we enjoyed our stay immensely and found the location brilliant as we were 20-30 minutes away from nearly everything we wanted to do. The pool was lovely too and we got a slot every day with our very excited toddler!

Charmain November 2020

Lovely peaceful accommodation

Katrina July 2020 · Group trip

Great cottage, clean and spacious with back door access to grounds and small patio. Good sized pool with allotted time slots for each family. Pub close by for drinks and/or dinner. Lots of interesting places close by to visit. A brilliant place for a relaxing break.

Kiera August 2020 · Group trip

Gorgeous place to stay, loads of room both inside and out, very well equipped. Instructions during this time (Covid) very clear prior to arriving which was very reassuring. Swimming pool was fantastic and we loved having our own private slot! Would absolutely recommend!

Laura September 2020

Highly recommend!

Caroline September 2020

Fantastic place to stay and exceeded all expectations! Beautiful, spacious, well equipped cottage in stunning countryside. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the pool was amazing! We felt very safe here as it was all very clean and organised. Location wise, it’s perfect too. We will definitely be back! Thank you

Sarah September 2020

We had a lovely stay at the cottage, beautiful location with everything you would need for a get away. It was a bonus to have the pool to ourselves because of Covid! Tina was brilliant at responding to our questions & we loved our time here, so would recommend to all.

Terry October 2020

Everything you ever need for spacious, clean rooms in countryside location within a few mins drive to popular spots.

Tolani July 2020

Lovely and spacious cottage in a beautiful location. We visited just after the travel restrictions had been eased over covid, there were various restrictions in place to limit contact between guests and staff, so we didn't have much interaction with the staff but the small amount we did have was very positive, they were very friendly and helpful. The 30 minute private slots on the swimming pool worked pretty well, we thought it didn't sound much but it was plenty of time for a splash around and a few lengths, and meant we got to use the pool which otherwise would have been closed. Great location for exploring the peak district. Only slight complaint would be that the mattresses weren't super comfy - could do with a mattress topper, but other than that everything was lovely.

Laura  July 2020

Lovely cottages with great amenities! Perfect base to explore the Peak District!

Lucy  July 2020

Had a great stay here last weekend. Lovely cottages and suitable for a toddler. Located in a lovely quiet area, perfect for walking, running etc. Kids loved the playpark on site and everything was handled very well in respect to Covid 19

Daniel Ionut August 2020

Good first holiday in the UK.

Uresh September 2020 · Group trip

Good location and facilities, no problems at all.

Shabana October 2020

Great location . Lovely swimming pool. My little one loved it . Cosy place to stay. I think because of Covid not all items as expected in the kitchen . So remmber to take them we had to go to the local shops to get stuff. We where under the impression that there was a games room but it was more of a reception , it only had a table tennis. However overall we wanted a quite get away it was just that :)

Giles July 2020

Great location, good communication and easy check in / out

Alice August 2020 · Group trip

The cottage is in a great location just up the road from Carsington with excellent facilities for families including the playground and pool. Given that there are many cottages on site, it’s not particularly private but that’s to be expected. We would recommend for families who are happy to share the site with others.

Chris September 2020

Homely campus of cottages in a lovely area. The cottage itself was well equipped and spacious. Great place to relax and switch off

Bahri July 2020

The cottage is spacious, well equipped and had been cleaned to a good standard. The shared facilities are nice including the swimming pool and the playground. The carpets are new and there is ample cupboard space for families. The bathrooms need renovation however. It is difficult to adjust the water temperature for a shower and hand washing. One needs to be especially careful with children as such hot water can cause burns. Other than that, the grounds are well-kept and the surrounding countryside is worth visiting. The staff are polite and quick to respond to any queries.

Dave July 2020

Really clean and good facilities. Felt really safe and they have put in lots of covid safe routines. We would happily go back

Owen August 2020 · Group trip

Cottages are lovely, service at the pub was bad but overall a great holiday and would go again.

Debbie July 2020

Absolutely loved our stay here. The pool is what initially attracted us to the place, as we were so excited at the prospect of being able to take our children swimming again! But the actual holiday accommodation was lovely too, perfect for our young family with the bunk bed and space for a cot. The playground and huge field next to it is amazing for children - sadly we didn't use it as much as we could have as it rained during the entirety of our stay. We hope to come back in the future with friends or family as there are plenty of cottages to book :)

Sarah July 2020

A pretty little cottage that was clean and homely. Enjoyed a meal at the pub across the road and use of the pool & playground. In a great location for visiting some of the local sights and attractions

Chloe August 2020

Thank you for a lovely weekend stay, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Especially having the swimming pool to ourselves. Beautiful area, Lovely cosy cottage. Having a pub with a lovely beer garden was a bonus too. we definitely will return for another weekend in the future.

Kayla September 2020

Loved the stay! Very clean and exactly like the pictures. In a great location with it being only a 10 minute drive from Ashbourne. Great communication from the host who were quick to answer any questions we had. Having the pool to ourselves was also a bonus! Would definitely recommend!

Fiona September 2020

Extremely clean and well equipped

Abbie September 2020

We had a fantastic stay. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. The swimming pool was a great touch and the booking system worked great. Plenty of availability for everyone. Great location for a family trip with young children. Thank you!

Jodie November 2020

Lovely cottages in a great location would definitely recommend and would love to stay again in the future thank you!

Christian July 2020

Well sized accommodation and well organised for re-opening during Covid-19

Keira

August 2020

Absolutely stunning location. Homes were beautiful, very clean and well stocked for self catering. The playground was brilliant as was the large field to run around in. The pool was beautiful and nice and warm- the booking system of the pool works very well and we had so much fun in there. Perfectly located for beautiful country walks without the need to drive and Carsington water is a very short walk away. Don't forget to try the Knockerdown pub over the road for great tasting food. Overall a fantastic stay. Thank-you so much. We look forward to returning

Great stay. Great location next to Carsington Reservoir (1m drive away). The place was very very clean. Plenty of towels, kitchenware etc. and space for everyone. Communication with the host was great. I was really pleased that the pool was still open and they’ve put a good system in place for use.

We stayed as a family of 5, and loved it so much we stayed an extra night! All just very easy with self check-in, fantastic layout, comfy beds, good shower and heating. We all really enjoyed using the swimming pool, table tennis and children's play park. All felt very safe. 10 min walk to Carsington visitor's centre. Would really like to return.

Beautiful, spacious cottage in an excellent location. Great for a good walk around the nearby Carsington Water and just a short drive to local towns but best of all just next door to a lovely pub with great food, Knockerdown Inn. Would really recommend this cottage holiday for everyone, including families, as with an indoor pool gives another option to keep children entertained.

Had a lovely stay at Knockerdown. The cottage and all buildings were clean and well kept, very friendly staff. Little one loved the swimming pool and the booking of a slot each day to adhere to covid restrictions worked well and pool was always clean. Surrounding area great - lots of nice places to eat (need to book a table generally), great runs/walks, cycle hire at the lake, heights of Abraham and Alton Towers were all favourites. Highly recommended Knockerdown for a break in the UK

We had a fantastic stay at Knockerdown cottages staying in Bruns. Fantastic location and facilities for families, friends or couples in a lovely location.

Amazing ! Thanks so much for a lovely break away - we really enjoyed it and felt very safe during our stay. All the Covid measures are very well put in place and very reassuring

We had a fantastic stay. The staff were all so friendly and helpful. The swimming pool was a great touch and the booking system worked great. Plenty of availability for everyone. Great location for a family trip with young children. Thank you!

Loved the stay! Very clean and exactly like the pictures. In a great location with it being only a 10 minute drive from Ashbourne. Great communication from the host who were quick to answer any questions we had. Having the pool to ourselves was also a bonus! Would definitely recommend!

Fantastic place to stay and exceeded all expectations! Beautiful, spacious, well equipped cottage in stunning countryside. The staff were really friendly and helpful and the pool was amazing! We felt very safe here as it was all very clean and organised. Location wise, it’s perfect too. We will definitely be back! Thank you

Nice rural location with lovely pool and play area for the children. Close to Carsington water and other great locations in the Derbyshire dales.

The kids smiled from morning to night which means they loved the place We absolutely loved our stay at Knockerdown. Everything was just perfect

What a great find! We were visiting Alton Towers for a rearranged visit and wanted to spend more than one night, we came across Knockerdown Holiday Cottages by chance and we are so glad we did. It was perfect for us, the living space was bigger than expected and perfect for our two families. The bedrooms were all well proportioned and the cottage was well equipped, with everything we needed. We managed to get a slot in the pool and used the children's play area and actually felt safe doing both in the current Covid climate. The pub across the road was an added bonus, although the road was a bit busy to cross (a speed camera near by would be a good addition to slow the traffic down!). We really couldn't fault our stay and will definitely come back when visiting the Peak District. Thank you!

Self catering in our own very well equipped, spacious and clean cottage felt safe and comfortable. Swimming pool on site was still open with individual cottages pre booking a slot, which worked well. Children's playground and grounds also open, with other guests also following the Government guidelines. Plenty of free car parking.

Stayed in Bonsall Cottage which sleeps 2/3 people. Excellent for friendliness of staff, value for money and good information on the local area. Good accommodation and cleanliness. We will return.

Stayed in Lendow Cottage which sleeps 10 people had a great stay, excellent accommodation, very clean and staff were friendly. Good value for money and information on local area. We will return.

I am writing to congratulate you on the facilities provided at this site. My family of 10 stated at the Farmhouse and we were pleased with the facilities, not only in the cottage but in the locality and further afield. The accommodation met our needs: good sized bedrooms, large kitchen with large fridge and freezer, dishwasher and dinning crockery and cutlery. It was different having a real fire and we all enjoyed the warmth it provided. All the adults and 2 under 16 year olds ( 15 and 8) thoroughly enjoyed access to the swimming pool and sauna, as well as the games room, which provided hilarious entertainment for young and old. It was great having a local pub nearby (2 minutes’ walk away), though we only visited the pub twice during the week, still it offered fabulous meals which were all cooked to order. A mile away was Carsington Water and all the facilities on offer- boat and cycle hire, fishing, walking, wildlife centres as well as water sports: something for everyone. Ashbourne, Bakewell and Chatsworth House were all within easy reach - so all in all we had a fabulous week. All in all a fabulous place. I would be grateful if you would keep our email on your system and keep us informed with regards the availability of the accommodation at Knockerdown. Sarah, one of the office staff was very helpful - she pointed out the accommodation is used for weddings also Thank you again