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#16008
Spacious and modern, family home close to the Peak District and Alton Towers
House • Doveridge United Kingdom
Exchange types accepted
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Listed September 2022
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General Overview
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Features
Washer
Dishwasher
Clothes dryer
Oven
Microwave
Fridge
Heating
TV
WiFi
High Speed Internet
Bathtub
Smoke alarms
Bed sheets
Towels
Workspace
Fireplace
Toys
BBQ
Garden / yard
Deck / patio / courtyard / terrace
Travel Styles
Long term
Weekend
Adventure
Family
Relaxing
Village
Culture
Hiking
Cycling
Accessibility
House Rules
Suitable for infants under 2
Suitable for children ages 2-12
Pets welcome
No smoking
Allergens
Smoke free
Dates of Availability
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Neighbourhood
We live on the outskirts of a lovely village. There is a small post office and village shop a 10 minute walk away. There is a kids play park in the village that caters for younger and older children.
The village hosts Derbyshire oldest tree and is known to be the marriage place of Robin Hood and Maid Marion, and you will also find an old suspension bridge across the river dove on your walk towards Uttoxeter.
There are plenty of lovely walks around the area, both from the village and also short drives away in the PEAK District.
There are multiple lovely NATIONAL Trust properties on our doorstep, as well as the UKs largest theme park, ALTON towers.
Our central location means we are around an hours drive from a number of cities such as Nottingham, Birmingham and Manchester.
Nearest airport
East mids airport is 40mins, Liverpool / manchester / Birmingham airports around 1-1.5hour drive.
Getting Around
It is a 10 min walk to the local village shop / post-office or a 20 min walk / 5 min drive /10 min bus journey to the closest town for main supermarkets etc.
We are 20mins drive from some of the most picturesque parts of the Peak District and Staffordshire Morrlands.
Map of Approximate Location
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Feedback
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Where to start! We have had the most wonderful month long globe exchange at Katie's home. It seemed like there was so much time and before we knew it the month had gone - but not before we fitted in as much as we possibly could of the plethora of things to do nearby! Firstly, Katie is absolutely lovely and a breeze to communicate with. She also responded so quickly to any questions we had. Reassuring to know she was there if ever needed, given we were there for a month. Katie's home is large, spacious and warm and so easy to feel at home in. It is kitted out with everything you could need. We were there for the month of October and it was just starting to get a little chilly, but we were super toasty and loved the wood burner. We loved morning coffee at Sudbury Stables and the endless number of walks, lovely villages and National Trust properties within easy reach. We also loved cycling the Tissington trail. I would love to think we could one day return to the Peak District - it is wonderful. All of this would never have been possible without the generosity of Katie and her family and PLU. Thank you so much Katie and please look us up if you're in Auckland next year!! -
Thank you for the lovely review, it was a pleasure to host you both 😊
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Lovely home in fantastic location ideal for exploring this beautiful part of England. Communication was excellent throughout the process and the home lived up to its description and photos. Every home comfort, loads of space, pretty garden with nice views. If you are lucky enough to be offered a swap with Katie I would jump at the chance. -
A comfortable and welcoming home + a fascinating area to explore + hosts who care about their exchange partners experience = a perfect exchange. In fact, our exchange with Katie, Simon and family couldn't be described as anything less than perfect. The Peaks District offers a lot to be discovered, not just for lovers of nature, but also students of culture and history. Thanks to Katie and her local knowledge, we managed to explore much of it. The rural surrounds made their house an enjoyable retreat after a day of exploration. We felt we were staying in a home, rather than a house. Our only regret is that we didn't get to stay longer. If you are looking for an exchange full of interesting options , in a comfortable house with every convenience, and with genuine people, we suggest you contact Katie.. -
Katie’s home is simply exceptional! It’s so warm and homely, it makes for a wonderfully relaxing stay here. We visited as Katie’s home is in the same Village as some family but wish we had been able to stay longer. The kids loved watching the geese out the big windows at the back and my eldest is now an expert grasshopper finder! Katie was extremely helpful with very clear instructions and recommendations and I’d very much love to come back to tick more things off the list. Our trip very much consisted of lots of things to keep the kids entertained. We visited the local soft play, a play village in nearby Ashbourne (must visit if visiting with children!) and of course Alton Towers. We even managed to go to an exotic petting event (thanks Katie for the tip!) where my 3yr got to hold a skunk and a tenrec (hedgehog if you ask her!) and I had the pleasure of the tarantula! The home itself is exceptionally well thought out and could be home to a small or large family. There is nothing you need that’s not there. Very much hope we can visit again! -
Ah thank you, we are so glad you had a great time! And that the kids kept entertained 😊 Do get in touch for your next trip and hopefully we can figure out some dates that work at some point in the future 😊 x
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We had a wonderful exchange at Katie and Simon's. The house is very comfortable and well setup. It was great to be part of english village life for a little while. We loved the location - so close to lots of things to see and do. Walks in the Peak District National Park were a real highlight. Communication with Katie was super easy and friendly. We got lots of tips for things to do and some great activities for the children. It was great to hear about their world schooling adventures! -
Our stay in Katie’s beautiful home was nothing short of perfect. The home itself felt like just that……a home. Comfortable and welcoming with space for everyone, everything you could need and a lovely outside area for relaxing at the end of the day. The area….. nothing short of spectacular. We had a full month exchange with the intention of visiting other areas during our time……. Instead we rambled through the Peaks district exploring deeply, soaking in the atmosphere, tripping over history everywhere we went, delighting in the abundance of nature and beauty around us, strolling down unexpected paths and discovering unexpected delights at every corner Thank you Katie for such a treasured experience. We loved every moment in your home and community. We would return in a heart beat -
Wow, what can I say other than if you have the chance to exchange with Katie and Simon, grab it! We’ve just finished a wonderful two-week stay in their beautiful home, and it was superb from start to finish. The house is spacious, comfortable, and equipped with everything you could possibly need. It was just the two of us, but it would be absolutely perfect for a family as well. The toy room would be a dream for little ones. The location is great too, with plenty of interesting and scenic places nearby. There’s a bus stop literally next door with routes to Uttoxeter, Derby, Burton-upon-Trent, and more. We also enjoyed many lovely 40-minute walks into Uttoxeter via public footpaths. Such a pretty stroll. Katie was incredibly kind, and communication before and during our stay was excellent. We felt completely at ease and well looked after. We highly recommend an exchange with Katie and her family. Thank you again for everything! -
We could not have asked for better guests. Thank you so much for taking care of our home. It was a pleasure to host you both 😊
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We have just had a fabulous four week exchange at Katie & Simon’s lovely, comfortable and spacious home. The communication with Katie was clear and seamless. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and it was a perfect base for exploring all the areas within easy driving distance including the Cotswolds, Stonehenge, the Lakes district, Wales, Chester and York. -
It was such a pleasure to share our home with you. Thank you for a wonderful exchange 🙏
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We have loved our time at Katies beautiful home, it is warm and inviting and a very large space for a family. The kitchen is to die for and really well equipped and the play room was a highlight for our kids. The village itself is so nice and peaceful with plenty of places to walk and explore and a lovely little village pub for some great lunch & dinners. Katie was our first exchange experience and we were so well looked after and picked up so much knowledge for us to utilise going forward - we feel so lucky and blessed for this experience and highly recommend this home for other swappers. So clean, lovely, homely and spacious. Thank you Katie! -
Thank you 😊🙏 so glad you've had a positive 1st PLU experience. We loved our swap at Burril Lake too 😊
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We had a wonderful stay in Katie's beautiful and spacious house near the Peak District. The house is very comfortable and very well located, and the log burner was much appreciated after long (rainy :-) walks, so cosy! Katie is the most kind and perfect host! Communication was great from the start. We are immensely grateful we could stay in Katie's home. Thanks again! -
Thank you, we're glad we could help you out 😊🙏
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We have just spent the most wonderful family Christmas at Katies gorgeous home in the Peak District. Katie went out of her way to ensure we had a perfect stay, even to the extent of putting up Xmas decs for us and taking in packages so I didn't have to carry them from Italy. Our communication has been seamless from the outset and Katie stayed in touch during our stay even though she was on the other side of the world! Their place is spacious and homely, filled with so much family love. Location is perfect and so peaceful, we enjoyed just looking out on the the fields and cozying up by the log fire. Peak district villages are on your doorstep and our drive through the Derbyshire Dales as the sun was setting was insanely beautiful. Thank you for allowing us to stay in your absolutely lovely home Katie. I do hope we can come back in the future :-) Vanessa & Boys -
It was a pleasure to host you and your family, thanks for taking care of our home 😊
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We had a fabulous week at Katie's place. It was comfortable, spacious, well equipped and in a great location with so many things to see and do nearby. (Could have easily filled 2 weeks with activities). Communication with Katie was a dream and we were so sad we couldn't meet up! We would happily return here every time we visit the UK. -
We've just returned from a three night stay in Katie and Simon's beautiful home, and have had the most wonderful time. Their home is very spacious, comfortable, and well-presented, with a fantastic kitchen equipped with everything you could ever need. The location was perfect, too, in a quiet village an easy drive from the Peak District. The maps and guide books Katie left for us to use were so helpful and we discovered some wonderful places for walking, wild swimming and ice cream! Throughout the whole process Katie was so generous and lovely to communicate with, and it felt really special to share local tips and family photos during our stay. Thank you for a fabulous three days! x -
We had a lovely stay in Katie and Simon's home. They were very welcoming and helpful providing lots of information about the local areas and things that we could do as a family ranging ages from 74 to 2. There were 8 of us including a ) year old and 2 year old, and their house was perfect and accommodated everyone's needs. Having young kids of their own, the house is well suited to youngsters with an amazing playroom space. We had everything we needed for a wonderful break surrounded by beautiful countryside, lovely villages and towns, and a huge choice of walks. Thank you Katie and Simon for the opportunity to stay in your fantastic home. -
Everything was perfect! The house is lovely, very spacious with a nice back garden and excellent views! The house has all the ammenities you may need, and its location near Peak District / Alton Towers / many other places for nice walks is ideal. Katie was very supportive and available at all times for any assistance - which was not required ;) Everything went really well and our family of 5 had an excellent time! Thank you Katie & family! -
We have enjoyed a wonderful sim exchange in Katie's home. The house is absolutely stunning, big, bright, tidy, clean, and very beautiful decorated. The kitchen is just amazing, it is a dreamt kitchen 😍. They left us lots of delicious treats and lots of leaflets of places near by, and what's on. They helps us prepare all our plans and recommend us in advance a lovely holiday camp for the kids (we where looking for it). Prior to stay, during the stay and after the stay we can only say how amazing they are and how much we are looking forward to meeting them and how thankful we are we exchange with them. There were so many things to do in the area, especially with children, we all had the best time. We really recommend exchanging with them. -
Aww, thank you for your feedback. We have absolutely loved exchanging with you guys! You're welcome back any time 💖
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Katie's home is lovely, very spacious, clean and comfortable with beautiful countryside views from the back garden. You can easily get to great National Trust places to visit such as Sudbury Hall and Ilam Park. The kids really enjoyed Peak Wildlife Park half an hour away. We had one very rainy day so the kids went swimming at the water park in Derby and bowling which were both easy to get to. We didn't have time to explore all the places we wanted to! Katie was great to communicate with and very helpful with any queries we had. Thanks to Katie and family, we had a great week! -
Thank you for your feedback and for a lovely exchange 😊🙏
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Thank you Katie & family for the wonderful exchange! We thoroughly enjoyed your hospitality, friendly communication, beautiful home, walks in the Peak district, the vast nature,... Your house is neat, nice, very comfortable, in short, everything you could wish for. Thank you for taking such good care of our home. You were fantastic exchangers! We look back on our trip with great pleasure! -
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We have loved our exchanging with you 🙏, you are welcome back any time! 😊
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Katie’s home is simply beautiful. Large, spacious and has everything you could ever need and more. We particularly loved the luxurious showers! Felt like a real treat every day. This was the second time we stayed in Katie’s home. We visited Buxton for the day which was a nice trip. A lovely drive across the peaks to a lovely town. We enjoyed the children’s playground there with our two young children. Doveridge is a sweet village in a great location to explore the Peaks, Alton Towers and cities such as Manchester. -
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we loved having you to stay and very much enjoyed our exchange 😊
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Katie made us feel very welcomed in their lovely family home in Doveridge. We arrived in the evening and got settled very quickly and tucked into some yummy goodies left us. The kids loved exploring the toy room and I enjoyed my coffee each morning watching the sunrise from their lovely open plan family room. Doveridge was an excellent base for exploring the nearby entertainment at Alton Towers and Bear Grylls. The village itself is great to walk around and see the beautiful yew tree at the church. We had a thoroughly enjoyable time and would highly recommend. Thank you Katie! -
Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are so glad you enjoyed your stay. We loved exchanging with you. Thank you x
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We had an absolutely wonderful stay at Katie's lovely home. Communicating with Katie before and during the stay was great and we were made to feel very welcome including thoughtful local gifts on arrival. The house itself is gorgeous with everything you could need for a very comfortable stay. The area around Katie's house is very picturesque and perfect for hiking and dog walking. Thank you Katie and family for hosting us! -
Thank you for your kind feedback, it has been our pleasure sharing our home with you and your family. 😊🙏
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Katie’s home is beautiful, spacious and has everything you could ever need. We had a wonderful time looking after their gorgeous doggy Skip and visiting Alton Towers over the Christmas period. Katie’s home is in a lovely village which is great for walks. Katie’s home is large and our children loved the play room. Thank you so much.
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Thank you for taking care of skippy for us during your stay. We are looking forward to our sim swap soon! 😊🙏
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Communication with Katie was great before, during and after the exchange. She was extremely accommodating and even allowed me to invite my dear old friends. That was so special and I really appreciate it. Her home is large, clean and very family-friendly. We felt very comfortable there and made great memories. She has a folder with lots of recommendations, and was also always happy to help via Whats App. Our highlights were the nearby corn maze, Sudbury Hall, and Biddulph Gardens. We loved our exchange in Doveridge, I can highly recommend Katie's home. -
Thank you for your lovely feedback. It was such a pleasure exchanging with you 😊🙏
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Katie and Simons home is light and spacious. The garden looks over open fields to the rear . It is nicely decorated and has a beautiful large kitchen, with everything you could need. The bedrooms are spacious and comfortable and their children have their own playroom which was an added bonus for our grandson, when Katie kindly allowed him to join us for a couple of days. The home is situated near to the Peak District and is at the end of a quiet village, but is in easy walking distance to a good pub and playfields with fitness equipment and children’s area. Supermarkets in uttoxeter are a short drive away or can be reached from the village via a pathway . The bad weather did make visiting some of the areas of natural beauty difficult. But we still managed to visit the plague village of Eyam, Bakewell where we had to buy the famous tart and pudding. Ashbourne was nice market town too. With our grandson we also visited Crich tramway village. Sudbury and the NT. children’s museum and NT. Biddulph grange gardens. We would highly recommend this home -
Thank you for your feedback and thank you for being wonderful guests 😊🙏
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Katie & Simon’s house was fantastic for our multi generation group of 8 including two infants. The huge kitchen/dining room, with adjacent living room was perfect for all of us to socialise, cook, eat and importantly for us keep a constant eye on the very young children. A bonus was the lovely play room which has obviously been planned with care and the kids, including the 11 year old, loved! There is a pleasant garden at the rear of the house overlooking fields so private and quiet. The kitchen was great to use with everything we needed, while the quality and design of the kitchen and bathrooms is excellent. As we had infants, and the weather was unseasonably dull, we did not do as many outings as we wished to. However, Chatsworth House was a great family day out with something for all ages (the farm animals were a hit!), Alton Towers was fantastic and Ashbourne is a small town we’ll worth a visit. There are nice local walks around farms and a pub on the main road which was nice. Katie is such a nice, kind person and she went out of her way to ensure we were fully briefed on the house, where to visit etc. There was much more to do and see but we did not have time and I highly recommend Katie and Simon as exchangers. Thanks so much for making our stay so pleasant Katie! Bert -
Thank you 🙏 we are so glad the house was OK for you all.... Sorry we couldn't do anything about the weather 🤦♀️🤣 We have loved exchanging with you guys 🎉
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Katie’s home is beautifully decorated, homely and has everything you need for a really enjoyable and comfortable stay. Katie gave some great suggestions in her house guide, and we really enjoyed exploring bits of the Peak District with a couple of walks to Thor’s cave and Thorpe cloud and a day trip to Bakewell. There are also some lovely National trust properties, our favourite of which was Sudbury Hall which has a fantastic children’s museum. Communication was great and we were made to feel really welcome with some gifts and fresh flowers on our arrival. We really liked to peaceful rural location, and it’s great to be able to walk straight onto fields from their back garden. Our children really loved discovering the toys in the playroom and we had trouble getting them to leave! We would absolutely recommend a stay in Katie’s family home. It’s ideal for young families or anyone wanting an attractive rural location close to the Peak District. -
Thank you 😊 we had such a lovely time swapping with you guys 🥰🙏
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This is the second time we’ve stayed at Katie’s house and we loved it! The weather was wonderful and so we were able to make great use of their bbq and beautiful garden which looks out to endless fields! Katie recommended a place to go to paddle in the river in Doveridge, we took a picnic and the kids spent hours enjoying it, it was quiet, relaxing and such a wonderful place to be that we did exactly the same the next day too!! No need to go far or spend money it was perfect! The homes is clean and really homely. We’ve found it such a nice house to come to and have settled in well and of course the children looooved the play room! We would thoroughly recommend exchanging with Katie and family. -
Thank you.... Glad you had a lovely time 😊 we have loved swapping with you guys!! X
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Wow! We loved staying at Katie and Simon's home. Really large and comfortable home. They were generous to trust us with staying there over a long period whilst they were in Australia and were happy for us to bring our kids, my parents and the dog which meant we could all stay together over the Easter weekend. We were so grateful for this as it meant everyone had their own room and we weren't on top of each other. Their home is in a great location for the peak district, and we has a wonderful family day at Alton Towers as well as several days spent swimming at the local pool and walking around the village. Great communication. Thanks so much for letting us stay! -
Katie and Simons home is lovely! We were fortunate to do a non- sim exchange. The house is spacious, homely and has everything you need and is in such a nice setting. Communication prior, during and after our stay has been great. Thoroughly recommend exchanging!!
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Thank you Anna for trusting us and being our first PLU experience. We are glad we could share our home with you and your family x
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Ideally looking swaps around 3 to 4 weeks each (or longer) 😊"
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