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Dormy

Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire
Sleeps 3
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 1
4 star
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Traditional 18th-century cottage at the heart of a sleepy village
  • Cosy sleeping spaces for a couple or small family
  • Period features create a welcoming atmosphere for spending quality time together
Property code: OC-DCDOR

Dormy Cottage is a charming 18-century cottage carefully restored, beautifully decorated and tastefully furnished to create a splendid holiday retreat. Its comfortable lounge, hand crafted kitchen, attractive bedrooms and lovely bathroom make her a super cottage to return to after a hard day's holidaying in the Peak District.

The perfection of the cottage is only matched by its location in the sleepy little village of Foolow snuggled up under the dramatic Hucklow Edge. This is a near perfect village gathered around the duck pond with its white ducks, with the traditional village pub renowned for its hearty meals and surrounded by lovely countryside that stretches as far as the eye can see.

There are few more peaceful spots yet there is also a vast array of visitor attractions within easy reach. Castleton's caverns, the Derwent Valley Dams and wild Winnats Pass are all nearby. You might also fancy riding Peak Rail's steam trains or a tram at the National Tramway Museum between visits to Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall, Bakewell's famous market and Buxton's Victorian Crescent. 

DOWNSTAIRS:

A splendid lounge with comfortable furniture, cast iron electric stove, Smart TV, Netflx and WiFi.

A quality fitted dining kitchen with cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washer/dryer.

A new, beautifully tiled downstairs bathroom with bath, hand held shower, W.C. and under floor heating.

UPSTAIRS:

An attractive double bedroom.

A lovely single bedroom.

OUTSIDE:

There is a small rear stone flagged courtyard with furniture. Easy parking is available on the quiet lane right outside.

 

Linen and towels are provided.

Central heating and power are included.

One pet is welcome.

Smoking is not permitted.

Access for people with disabilities may be difficult.

Nearest pub  -  Foolow 75yds.  Nearest village shop  -  Eyam  1.5 miles.  Nearest supermarket  -  Bakewell  5 miles.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 single
  • 1 bathroom with hand-held shower attachment on the bath, basin and WC
  • Cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and washer/dryer
  • Welcome pack
  • Electric wood burner
  • Smart TV and access to Netflix
  • Small rear courtyard with garden furniture
  • On-street parking
  • Pub 0.5 miles, shop 1.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 1 dog allowed. Additional charges may apply

Lesley Crowther

This property is personally managed by Lesley.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 38 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Donna 1st June 2026

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Lovely cosy cottage in a great location. The pub across the road is excellent and some lovely walks straight from the doorstep. The outdoor space needs a bit of work to make it usable. Would definitely return.

Reviewed by Peter 30th May 2026

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Excellent location for walking in the area. Cottage is compact with small but serviceable kitchen. We cooked 3 main dinners. More suitable for 2 guests although you can get 3 at the table. Back yard very small and enclosed. Exit from main bedroom is at right angle to stairs so have to be careful.

Reviewed by Don 25th May 2026

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Need to be aware of the uneven staps outside the bedroom

Reviewed by Elizabeth 9th May 2026

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Charming cottage, real gem with a little tlc.

Reviewed by Lynne 19th April 2026

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A lovely little cottage and in a perfect position for some lovely walks and good pubs, especially the one straight across the road, good food although a little pricey. If there on a quiz night go, we had a great evening and the locals were so very friendly.

Reviewed by Rene 23rd March 2026

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Location, location, location!! Nice cottage near very nice pub.

Reviewed by Kate 16th March 2026

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Great location. Well equipped with fab triple glazing and no noise. Good wi fi and really warm and cozy. Easy walk to village green and dog friendly. Lovely stay

Reviewed by Regine 28th December 2025

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We loved the cottage, comfortable and well equipped, great for two people, a bit tight for more if dining in the kitchen. Great location for super walks right from the door or short drive away. The pub across the road also added to the convenience and welcome feeling at Xmas.we loved being in this very small and quiet village away from everything. Read moreWould happily return to this place. Hide

Reviewed by Neil 1st December 2025

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Cozy cottage with great location. Nearby pub food and drinks excellent.

Reviewed by Sarah 29th November 2025

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This cottage was very cosy, nice and warm when we arrived. Very nicely Furnished and presented. Ye olde pub opposite serving good food. Beautiful area.

Reviewed by Helen 18th November 2025

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Reviewed by P 14th November 2025

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A very warm and cosy cottage marred by a very old and uncomfortable mattress, a problem easily solved.

Reviewed by Karen 5th November 2025

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The accommodation is very well situated for off road local walks with pooch. The pub is just over the road and serves extremely good food and ale.

Reviewed by Biddy 26th October 2025

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A cosy cottage, well located and perfectly fine for our short break with our son, and dog. Good value and nice part of Derbyshire for exploring the high peak.

Reviewed by Ann 18th October 2025

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Reviewed by Janine 3rd September 2025

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Perfect for a short break away. Stones's throw from a beautiful and popular pub. Great walks from the doorstep. Peaceful and everything you need for a small family and dog.

Reviewed by Helen 12th August 2025

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Lovely, well equipped cottage in a prime location to explore both White and Dark areas of the Peak District. Well equipped kitchen, comfortable beds, cosy lounge.

Reviewed by Sarah 25th July 2025

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Lovely, cosy cottage in an ideal location to visit the attractions in this part of Derbyshire. Good pub just opposite offering good food and drinks. Recommended already to a friend!

Reviewed by Iain 21st July 2025

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Excellent for walks.

Reviewed by Lesley 29th June 2025

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Reviewed by Michael 15th June 2025

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Perfect location. Quaint old cottage, small but perfectly formed. Great local walks, friendly village pub, close to towns for more amenities.

Reviewed by Sharon 9th May 2025

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Cottage was in a great location with the pub across the road which served great food and were very dog friendly. They also sell bread, and other items if you run out. Walks straight from the doorstep to nearby Eyam, Stoneymiddleton and many others. Would definitely visit again.

Reviewed by Jas 14th April 2025

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Cosy cottage in beautiful, peaceful village with great walks from the doorstep.

Reviewed by Victoria 31st March 2025

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Great location with lovely pubs serving food close by. Echo previous comments re shower but wasnt a problem as we understood this was the set up prior to booking. Stairs v steep with awkward top step to navigate from double bedroom so not ideal if unsteady on your feet. Property v clean and appreciated the biscuits and milk an arrival after IRead mored walked over from Sheffield. Hide

Reviewed by Annette 25th March 2025

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Reviewed by Andrew George Hamilton 17th March 2025

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A lovely cottage, brilliant location, warm and cosy!

Reviewed by Adrian 2nd March 2025

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The cottage was cosy and warm. Well equipped, great location. Great pub over the road. No issues with parking.

Reviewed by Nicky 20th February 2025

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Loved this little cottage, it was so warm and cosy - perfect to come back to after a days walking. Great location with short walks from the village or longer routes a few miles away. Always lots of hot water and very well equipped. Pub across the road serves excellent food. Had a great few days away here exploring the beautiful countryside.

Reviewed by James 25th November 2024

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Nice stay other than the shower (or lack of!). Don't understand why you would put in a brand new bathroom suite and only have a bath, with a shower head at waist height. Would only cost you a tiny bit of money to have someone move the shower head to head height and add a shower curtain rail. Just makes for an unpleasant experience sitting in the baRead moreth trying to rinse with a hand-held shower whilst not absolutely drenching the rest of the room. We wouldn't have booked this cottage had we realised in advance. Otherwise clean, spacious, well-equipped, nicely located opposite the pub. Would have benefitted from parking instructions when arriving in the dark. Hide

Reviewed by David 4th November 2024

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We really enjoyed our week in Dormy Cottage which is a warm and cosy small cottage in an excellent location for walking, visiting and exploring. The pub across the road, The Bulls Head Inn is warm and welcoming and we enjoyed an excellent well priced meal there on the Saturday when we arrived and very unexpectedly found ourselves enjoying a verRead morey well conducted quiz later in the week! We had an excellent curry delivered by the curry house recommended by the owners with a really good quality vegan selection and very reasonable price (much cheaper than Wiltshire prices). Much to our delight the Bulls Head also sold really good fresh bread from a local bakery as well as fresh eggs and cakes. We found the instructions for the TV /Netflix and wifi easy to follow and all the equipment worked well. Our cocker spaniel loved her stay in the Dormy and was made very welcome on each of our visits to the Bulls Head. She needed a shower every day it being an Autumn visit with long walks along the Derwent and in the Dales. She was able to jump in and out of the bath easily but we do agree with others who have commented that a walk in shower would be a great improvement were the property owners able to include this in future plans. Beds were very comfortable and good fridge, microwave, dishwasher and washer/dryer as well as a coffee press which we happily used and a (huge!) coffee machine which we didnt use. Good quality wooden floors and flagstones were ideal for three walkers and a dog returning each day. We hope to make a further booking soon for a return visit to enable us to explore more of this beautiful and special area. Hide

Reviewed by Claire 27th October 2024

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Lovely cosy cottage..quiet area with easy access to lots of places.very clean & snuggly warm.local pub was fab.a great place to stay

Reviewed by Matt 8th October 2024

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Nice cottage as described, and in a great location

Reviewed by Robert 13th September 2024

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Beautiful cottage in a lovely location would definitely stay again

Reviewed by Abigail 26th August 2024

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Excellent location in centre of pretty village directly opposite a lovely pub with access to lots of footpaths for walking. Very well equipped and comfortable. High quality bedding, towels and kitchen equipment. Milk, tea, coffee and biscuits as welcome package very much appreciated. Easy access and good information prior to arrival - accidental dRead moreamage deposit refunded very promptly after stay. Would definitely stay here again - thank you Dormy Hide

Reviewed by Karen 20th August 2024

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A very comfortable and cosy cottage right in the middle of the peak district. We had a great time!

Reviewed by Joanna 4th August 2024

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Reviewed by Ann 27th July 2024

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The village of Foolow is beautiful, we really liked it. The location of the cottage was central to many places in the Derbyshire Dales so it suited us down to the ground. We took our granddaughter and the cottage was spacious enough for the extra person, although I would say that the dining table was not really big enough for three people (but we mRead moreanaged). There was everything we needed for our stay and it was very clean and tidy on our arrival. We would stay in Dormy Cottage again if we were ever holidaying in the area. Hide

Reviewed by Elaine 14th July 2024

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A small but perfectly formed cottage - clean, comfortable and a fabulous spot for exploring the whole of the Peak District.

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