Bassettwood
Nr. Ashbourne, Tissington, Peak District National Park DE6 1RD England
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Bassettwood has been totally renovated to a high standard and under new ownership. The farm is in a delightful location just outside the pretty village of Tissington, and close to the market town of Ashbourne and the well known beauty spots of Dovedale and the Manifold Valley. The farmhouse has two double en-suite rooms. There is also a tearoom/garden serving cream teas with freshly baked scones and homemade soups, etc. The tearoom is open Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays from 12-5pm and dogs are very welcome.
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Nr. Ashbourne, Tissington, Peak District National Park DE6 1RD England
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Tara463 wrote a review Jan 2020
Chesterfield, England, United Kingdom18 contributions10 helpful votes
What a gem of a site stunning views very clean site, very friendly helpful owners.. We definitely will be returning in the summer. Spent New Year hear and had the best time ever. Thankyou Lynn & Gavin
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Date of stay: January 2020Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from LynnMaule, Owner at Bassettwood
Responded 6 Jan 2020
Many thanks for taking the time to write a lovely review, looking forward to seeing you again. Lynn & Gavin
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We were going to a wedding at Tissington Hall so decided to book a B&B rather than drive it or taxi . . . Luckily we found Bassettwood , just over half a mile from the hall and off the beaten track. Room very clean and the atmosphere relaxed..... with fab breakfasts. Thoroughly recommended.
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Date of stay: October 2019
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Response from LynnMaule, Owner at Bassettwood
Responded 22 Oct 2019
Thank you for taking the time to write a lovely review for us.
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We are local to the area and decided to visit the farm for lunch after walking from the village. The location is stunning with views , the location now accommodates a certified location for caravans as well as the bed and breakfast accommodation. Lunch was a bacon roll and cheese & tomato sandwich. In the menu the sandwiches are listed as ‘sandwiches ‘ and give no further description, so every customer was asking ‘ what’s in them?’ , why couldn’t they list the options, cheese, tuna , ham etc ? The bacon roll and sandwiches were presentable enough. For afters we asked for rhubarb cake , served with cream , all well and good but the cream was OFF !! When informed of this the lady at the farm said ‘ well it’s been open 5 days !!’ , the use by date was the day earlier!!!! Needless to say a fresh cake was offered with clotted cream . Now most establishments would not charge for the cake but no apologies were offered and we had to pay for the cake ! The new owners need to up their game if they want to attract customers to the farm and make a go of the business. …
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Date of stay: September 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from LynnMaule, Owner at Bassettwood
Responded 3 Sept 2019
We are sorry that you were served cream that in your opinion was off. It was not past its use by date, it was dated the 31st, the date of your visit. We did apologise when the replacement was served.
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Perfectly situated just outside Tissington, a short walk to the village, Bassettwood was the best B&B I could have found in the area. Lynn is very welcoming and makes sure you have everything you need for a comfortable stay. My en suite was absolutely sparking clean and very comfortable. I slept very well every night which is unusual when I'm away from home. Lynn and her husband also run a lovely tea room on the farm which is an added bonus.
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled on business
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Responded 4 Jun 2019
Many thanks for taking the time to write such a lovely review.
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This old farmhouse is in a lovely setting & a great location to get exploring the south end of the Peak District. However, the charm of this property is all on the outside. The hosts were pleasant, but the whole place lacked personality. The room was an ensuite and clean but very much functional, furnished with basic B&Q type furniture. The highlight was definitely some hideous pink framed pictures of varses of flowers! Breakfast was also functional and thankfully the coffee drinkable. Pity they don’t serve British butter with all the local dairy cows around - it was an Irish spread to go on my toast. There was a very amusing Dove residing on our window sill which provided some entertainment, but overall it was a bit pricy at £80 for somewhere that lacked charm and felt average. Please new management, inject some warmth and finishing touches into this place.…
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Date of stay: May 2019Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Response from LynnMaule, Owner at Bassettwood
Responded 22 May 2019
It is disappointing that you have written such a negative review after us allowing you access 2 hours early and having to come back from an evening out to let you in because you had locked your keys in the room. Not quite sure what you expect for £80 B&B en-suite in a National Park. Thankfully all our reviews on Airbnb are 5 star so it seems you are the odd one out. Sorry you were disappointed.
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My wife and I were greatly saddened when the previous management moved on, but that was merely due to them having become such devoted friends. We were apparently the new management's first customers after they reopened at the weekend, but we wouldn't have guessed that from the impressive quality of refreshments and service we enjoyed. I can thoroughly recommend Bassettwood for a most enjoyable break in a wonderfully peaceful, rural setting surrounded by stunningly scenic views. Although we live locally, so won't have need of the B&B service, we were shown the guests' bedrooms and almost wished we were travelling visitors to the Peak District, so that we could have taken advantage of the accommodation on offer!
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Date of stay: November 2018
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So sad that this will be our last stay with Sarah. She's the best host you could ever want and the farm is an incredible place to enjoy a relaxing stay, back to basic and just perfect. We lit the log burner and played games with the kids. As this is probably our last stay we wish Sarah all the best in her future. She helped us start our married life together as this is where we got married! Our love for this place and the memories Sarah helped make will always be a huge part of our anniversary, even if we don't get to come back.
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Date of stay: September 2018Trip type: Travelled with family
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A lovely little walk from tissington village and arrive at the farm.the setting is beautiful and the farm quaint.A light lunch or afternoon tea and your ready for a stroll back to tissington.perfect you must try it .
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Date of stay: August 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Very welcoming. Nice big room with view over farm. Lots of animals around for kids to enjoy. Lovely breakfast. Close to dove dale and tissington trail. Also has tea rooms. We left car there and walked to pub in evening
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Date of stay: June 2018Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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I would deinfitely recommend this b&b / shepherds hut to stay for a weekend. We joined our friends at Bassettwood for the weekend who were staying in the Shepherds Hut, we stayed in the farmhouse B&B and we couldn't have been happier with our decision. Bassettwood is in a rural location perfect for walks in the peak district. Our room in the B&B was great, the photos don't do it justice. A large room (but not too big its cold!) with treats on arrival (a box of chocolates and tea making facilities), fresh towels and an en suite. On arrival, after saying hello to the sheep, goats, horses and pigs, Sarah showed us to our room and offered us fresh scones that had just come out of the oven! We then went for dinner at a nearby pub (we drove it as it was dark and cold but apparently it is walking distance over the fields!). The next morning we were gently woken by the farmyard noises and rose to a full english breakfast made by Sarah. Over night there had been twin goats born so Sarah's family were busy tending to their animals.…
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Date of stay: January 2018Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bassettwood
Which popular attractions are close to Bassettwood?
Nearby attractions include Tissington Trail (0.7 miles), Ilam Park (2.9 miles), and Dovedale Stepping Stones (1.6 miles).
What are some restaurants close to Bassettwood?
Conveniently located restaurants include The Bowling Green Inn, Café Impromptu, and Lamplight Restaurant.
Is Bassettwood located near the city centre?
Yes, it is 0.8 miles away from the centre of Tissington.
Are there any historical sites close to Bassettwood?
Many travellers enjoy visiting Tissington Hall (0.7 miles).