• Entire home
  • 667 ft² size
  • Kitchen
  • Garden
  • Pet friendly
  • Washing machine
  • Free WiFi
  • Terrace
  • Free parking
  • Private Bathroom
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A recently renovated vacation home, The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden offers accommodations in Blackfordby. This property offers access to a terrace, free private parking, and free Wifi. Outdoor dining is also possible at the vacation home. The vacation home consists of 2 bedrooms, a living room, a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a kettle, and 1 bathroom with a shower. Towels and bed linen are offered in the vacation home. There's also a seating area and a fireplace. Guests at The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden can enjoy cycling and hiking nearby, or make the most of the garden. Donington Park is 12 miles from the accommodation, while Drayton Manor Theme Park is 20 miles from the property. The nearest airport is East Midlands Airport, 11 miles from The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Availability

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Accommodation Type
Number of guests
 
Bedroom 1:
1 queen bed
Bedroom 2:
2 twin beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.3
Facilities
9.0
Cleanliness
9.4
Comfort
9.4
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.4
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 !

Hosted by Sam H

9.3
9.3
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Sam H
The Whimsy is a dog friendly quirky modern cottage with log burner and private parking in Blackfordby, Derbyshire. It's on the edge of the village, along a quiet country lane with no through traffic, 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. Supporting wildlife and local biodiversity is very important to me. Since January 2023, for every booking at the Whimsy I pay for a native tree to be planted in the National Forest by the National Forest team. I also support The Wild Life Trusts of Derbyshire and Leicestershire (as we're on the border of both), and Compassion in World Farming (CIWF) with regular donations from the property business. 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 (10 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.
Blackfordby is a quiet rural village set in rolling Derbyshire countryside in the heart of the National Forest, and just 3 miles from the market town of Ashby de la Zouch. 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

Area info

Amenities of The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden
Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
Parking
Free private parking is available 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
    • Dryer
    • Kitchenware
    • Electric kettle
    • Kitchen
    • Washing machine
    • Dishwasher
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator
    Bedroom
    • Linens
    • Wardrobe or closet
    Bathroom
    • Toilet paper
    • Towels
    • Bathtub or shower
    • Private Bathroom
    • Toilet
    • Shower
    Living Area
    • Dining area
    • Sofa
    • Fireplace
    • Sitting 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 apply.
    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
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/puzzles
    Miscellaneous
    • Smoke-free property
    • 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 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM

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

    Check-out

    From 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM

     

    Cancellation/
    prepayment

    Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

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

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't 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 need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 6:00 AM.

    Pets

    Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

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

    This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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

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

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

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

      • Cycling
      • Hiking

    • The prices at The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden is 1,150 feet from the center of Blackfordby. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Check-in at The Whimsy 2 bedroom cottage in National Forest, private parking & garden is from 5:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

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

      • 4 guests

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

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

      • 2 bedrooms

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

    • 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.