Title: Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.co.uk [See all properties](http://www.expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?regionId=&selected=48397891&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat Holiday home in Bakewell with kitchen ## Photo gallery for Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat ![Exterior - Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat (Sheldon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48400000/48397900/48397891/d41edf5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Living area - Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat (Sheldon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48400000/48397900/48397891/385f0294.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat (Sheldon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48400000/48397900/48397891/0a28f105.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Interior - Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat (Sheldon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48400000/48397900/48397891/6595451c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![1 bedroom, WiFi - Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat (Sheldon)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/49000000/48400000/48397900/48397891/6fb6222f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Nestled in the heart of White Peak, Townend Holiday Cottage is a peaceful haven. With its picturesque location near Bakewell and within Sheldon village, unwind in comfort after exploring the unrivalled scenery of the Peak District National Park. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2 ## Popular amenities - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking available ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat Townend Holiday Cottage is a beautifully renovated former hay barn, situated within the peaceful village of Sheldon, near Bakewell. Located in the heart of the White Peak, this dog friendly rural retreat provides a comfortable base, whether you’re looking to enjoy some fresh air and long country walks, conquer the highest peaks or simply to relax and unwind in a friendly village pub. 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EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking. Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as Vrbo Property Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat Bakewell ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6¢er=53.217392,-1.747385&zoom=13&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&path=color:0xFFFFF|weight:2|fillcolor:0x005AEB7F|enc:y%7BycIbht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key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=C9MBLfmyVvyFUatDxMw66C1cKb0=) Sheldon, ENG #### What's nearby - Peak District National Park \- 1 min walk \- 0.0 miles - Deep Dale Nature Reserve \- 5 min drive \- 3.7 miles - Haddon Hall Manor \- 10 min drive \- 6.8 miles - Chatsworth House \- 15 min drive \- 9.0 miles - Alton Towers \- 43 min drive \- 28.6 miles #### Getting around - Buxton Station - 23 min drive - Manchester Airport (MAN) - 62 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Quackers Café - ‬4 min drive - ‪The Manners Pub - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Packhorse Inn - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Crispin - ‬5 min drive - ‪The Bakewell Tart Shop & Coffee House - ‬5 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat pet-friendly? ### How much is parking at Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat? ### What time is check-in at Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat? ### What time is check-out at Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat? ### Where is Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat located? ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Townend Holiday Cottage - Cosy Countryside Retreat Reviews ## Reviews ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative. [More information](https://www.expedia.co.uk/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 7 8 - Good 0 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.8 Cleanliness ### 10 Location ### 10 Property conditions & facilities ## Reviews ### 10/10 Excellent #### Lynda A. 18 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy Lovely little cottage and well equipped with everything you need. We had a lovely stay. ##### Lynda A. Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard S. 30 Aug 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Very cosy cottage in an ideal location for touring the Peak District. The host is an excellent communicator.Just one tiny thing: it may have had dogs staying there so there was a faint odour. ##### Richard S. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vera H. 7 Jul 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Few days in Sheldon Property was very clean, well equipped & comfortable. Also we had a welcome gift pack. ##### Vera H. Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Vera C. 16 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gem of a cottage Beautiful cottage and in a lovely village that was located perfectly for where we wanted to visit Milk , fresh eggs and a yummy cake left for us which we thought was more than thoughtful! ##### Vera C. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Richard N. 11 Sept 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Excellent Lovely village, delightful property, lovely hosts... thoroughly recommend. ##### Richard N. Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rachel H. 9 Aug 2021 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Gorgeous cottage We had a lovely stay at Townend cottage. The location was perfect for us for exploring the Peaks and the village is really quiet and peaceful. The cottage is really cosy and homely and is well equipped with everything you would need. The tea, coffee, eggs, milk and cake where a lovely welcome. The cottage was also lovely and clean, there isn't a thing I would complain about! ##### Rachel H. Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Rebecca 23 Jul 2022 Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication ##### Rebecca Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022 ## Expedia's Latest Trends ### Hotels > [Brook cottage in Baslow next to Chatsworth Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-Brook-Cottage-In-Baslow-Next-To-Chatsworth-Park.h27119867.Hotel-Information) > > [Lakes Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-Lakes-Hotel-And-Spa.h901040.Hotel-Information) > > [Swiss Cottage/Chatsworth Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-Swiss-Cottage-With-Lakeside-Location-On-The-Chatsworth-Estate.h41486307.Hotel-Information) > > [The Windermere Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Windermere-Hotels-The-Windermere-Hotel.h13431161.Hotel-Information) > > [Harbour Hotel Christchurch](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Christchurch-Hotels-The-Christchurch-Harbour-Hotel-And-Spa.h18097.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Cotswold Water Park](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cirencester-Hotels-De-Vere-Cotswold-Water-Park.h1770053.Hotel-Information) > > [Cambridge Belfry Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cambridge-Hotels-Cambridge-Belfry.h1103020.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel and Spa Chester](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-DoubleTree-By-Hilton-Hotel-And-Spa-Chester.h527788.Hotel-Information) > > [Redworth Hall Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Newton-Aycliffe-Hotels-Redworth-Hall-Hotel.h517266.Hotel-Information) > > [The Pilsley Inn](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Devonshire-Arms-At-Pilsley.h12962433.Hotel-Information) > > [Last Drop Village Hotel and Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bolton-Hotels-Last-Drop-Village-Hotel-And-Spa.h9341.Hotel-Information) > > [DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Cheltenham-Hotels-Doubletree-By-Hilton-Cheltenham.h65899.Hotel-Information) > > [Cavendish Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-Cavendish-Hotel.h1708911.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Tortworth Court](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-De-Vere-Tortworth-Court.h570412.Hotel-Information) > > [Dunston Hall Hotel, Spa and Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Norwich-Hotels-Dunston-Hall.h519081.Hotel-Information) > > [Gardeners Cottage near Chatsworth House](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-Gardeners-Cottage-On-The-Chatsworth-Estate-In-The-Heart-Of-The-Peak-District.h41486092.Hotel-Information) > > [Lathkil Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-Lathkil-Hotel.h4936073.Hotel-Information) > > [The Devonshire Arms Baslow](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Devonshire-Arms.h42291708.Hotel-Information) > > [Monsal Head Hotel](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Buxton-Hotels-Monsal-Head-Hotel.h34837909.Hotel-Information) > > [Cave Hotel & Golf Resort](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Faversham-Hotels-Cave-Hotel-Golf-Resort.h33410673.Hotel-Information) > > [ibis budget Manchester Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Manchester-Hotels-Ibis-Budget-Manchester-Airport.h75715089.Hotel-Information) > > [De Vere Wokefield Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Reading-Hotels-De-Vere-Wokefield-Estate.h1044123.Hotel-Information) > > [A beautiful one bedroom detached cottage, perfect for romantic breaks in the Peak District.](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-A-Luxury-Detached-Holiday-Cottage-Nestled-In-The-Peak-District-National-Park.h33997560.Hotel-Information) > > [Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Chester-Hotels-Grosvenor-Pulford-Hotel-Spa.h790572.Hotel-Information) > > [Park Cottage/Chatsworth Estate](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-Park-Cottage-Delightful-Thatched-Cottage-In-Baslow-Near-Chatsworth.h41486196.Hotel-Information) > > [Four Seasons Hotel Hampshire](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Hook-Hotels-Four-Seasons-Hotel-Hampshire.h986107.Hotel-Information) > > [Fischers Baslow Hall](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-Fischers-Baslow-Hall.h35886585.Hotel-Information) > > [Hampton by Hilton Bristol Airport](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bristol-Hotels-Hampton-By-Hilton-Bristol-Airport.h16543862.Hotel-Information) > > [The Hunting Tower - Two Bedroom Castle, Sleeps 4](https://www.expedia.co.uk/Bakewell-Hotels-The-Hunting-Tower-A-Unique-Property-Overlooking-Chatsworth-House.h41486098.Hotel-Information) ---