A recently renovated holiday home set in Blackfordby, The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden features a garden. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking and free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is located 19 km from Donington Park. Boasting a DVD player, the holiday home has a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher, an oven and a microwave, a living room, a dining area, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the holiday home. There is also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at the holiday home will be able to enjoy activities in and around Blackfordby, like cycling and hiking. Drayton Manor Theme Park is 32 km from The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden, while Belfry Golf Club is 34 km from the property. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 18 km from the accommodation.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 large double bed
Bedroom 2:
2 single beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.4
Facilities
9.1
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.6
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.5
Free WiFi
7.5
High score for Blackfordby
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  • Emma
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Well equipped kitchen, spacious bedrooms, cosy living room, enclosed private garden, off street parking
  • Bethany
    Malaysia Malaysia
    I loved my stay! The home has been well considered, resourced and made cosy. I slept so well and had enough kitchen apparatus to make a range of meals. Parking was easy and the location was perfect for accessing my course. Communication was clear...
  • Lorna
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Was just like being in a lovely home , way better than a guest house or hotel . Quiet area , comfortable bed and a tv that was actually modern and big enough to watch ! Quirky decor was colourful and cheery unlike most hotels !
Quality rating
This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Sam H

9.4
9.4
Host review score
Host review score

Sam H
**I donate a native tree to the National Forest for every booking at the Whimsy, my little village retreat!** My cottage is a dog friendly quirky modern home with log burner and private parking in Blackfordby, Derbyshire. It's on a quiet country lane in the middle of the National Forest. There are lots of country walks from the door on footpaths through rolling fields and woodland. The cottage has 2 double bedrooms with king-size double beds (180x200cm). Both can be set up as two singles too - let us know before you come. There's an excellent dog friendly village pub just 2 minutes walk up the lane, and more a short drive. There's a large 24 hour Tesco supermarket just 5 mins drive, and lots of shops, tea rooms and restaurants in Ashby de la Zouch (5 mins). The National Trust's Calke Abbey, with its wonderful estate and tea shop, is 15 minutes drive, as is Staunton Harold reservoir. Other nearby attractions include Conkers Waterside Arena, The National Forest, the National Memorial Arboretum, Hick's cycle centre and bike paths, and Moira Furnace.
There's easy access from the M42/A42, and good road links to East Midlands airport (20 mins), Birmingham Airport (40 mins), Donnington Park race circuit (20 mins), Derby, Loughborough, Burton upon Trent and Hinckley.
Good places to eat nearby include The Taphouse (a country pub with an excellent carvery), The Lakeside Bistro in Moira (a cafe by the lake, lovely in summer), Cafe Eden in Moira, Amalfi White, Melbourne (a fine dining restaurant), and Zamani's in Ashby (an Italian restaurant). Please note: if you're travelling with children, you'll need to bring your own cots, high chairs. We provide bed linens and towels, but it is unironed to keep the costs down for you. There is a charge per dog, which varies depend on the length of stay, so please let me know if you're arriving with dogs.
Languages spoken: English,Spanish,French

Property surroundings

Facilities of The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden
Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
    Internet
    WiFi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.
    Kitchen
    • Dining table
    • Cleaning products
    • Toaster
    • Stovetop
    • Oven
    • Tumble dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linen
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bath or shower
    • Private bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Seating Area
    • Desk
    Media & Technology
    • DVD player
    Room Amenities
    • Socket near the bed
    • Drying rack for clothing
    • Clothes rack
    • Hardwood or parquet floors
    • Private entrance
    • Ironing facilities
    • Iron
    Pets
    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.
    Accessibility
    • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
    Outdoors
    • Outdoor furniture
    • Outdoor dining area
    • Patio
    • Terrace
    • Garden
    Food & Drink
    • Tea/Coffee maker
    Activities
    • Cycling
      Off-site
    • Hiking
    Outdoor & View
    • Garden view
    Building characteristics
    • Semi-detached
    Reception services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment and family services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Non-smoking throughout
    • Heating
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Smoke alarms
    • Key access
    Languages spoken
    • English
    • Spanish
    • French

    House rules

    The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden takes special requests - add in the next step!

    Check-in

    From 17:00 to 21:00

    You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.

    Check-out

    From 09:00 to 10:00

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.

    Children and beds

    Child policies

    Children of any age are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

    Cot and extra bed policies

    Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

    Age restriction

    The minimum age for check-in is 18


    Smoking

    Smoking is not allowed.

    Parties

    Parties/events are not allowed

    Quiet hours

    Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 06:00.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

    The fine print
    Need-to-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

    This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

    Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 06:00:00.

    In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

    Legal information

    This property is managed by a private host. EU consumer law relating to professional hosts might not apply.

    FAQs about The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden

    • The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden is 400 yards from the centre of Blackfordby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden can accommodate the following group size:

      • 4 guests

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

      • Cycling
      • Hiking

    • Check-in at The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden is from 17:00, and check-out is until 10:00.

    • The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden has the following number of bedrooms:

      • 2 bedrooms

      For more detailed information, please check the accommodation option(s) breakdown on this page.

    • The prices at The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

    • Yes, there are options at this property that have a terrace. You can find out more about this and the other facilities at The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden on this page.