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Cosy historic cottage in beautiful village with shop, café, 2 pubs.
Lakefront cottage with kitchen and fireplace
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2 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 4100 sq m
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Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Master Bedroom
1 King Bed
Twin Bedroom
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 2
Toilet
Bathroom 2
Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Kitchen
About this property
Cosy historic cottage in beautiful village with shop, café, 2 pubs.
This historic cottage offers everything you need to enjoy a relaxing holiday and village life in a quality home-from-home. It's in the middle of the most beautiful village in the Peak District among rolling hills and dales, steps from the river, two brilliant pubs, village shop and tea room. There is a posh restaurant 3 minutes away, and the shops and cafes of the stunning market town Bakewell are a 5 minute drive.
Shorter stays possible - contact owner.
The cottage has been recently renovated to retain the best historic features while providing all mod cons. The accommodation comprises:-
Entrance Hall: with a boot bench and plenty of coat hooks to store all your walking gear.
Lounge: large and sunny with fabulous large open wood stove (fire) and comfy leather sofa and chairs, coffee table and TV/Freesat/DVD stand. There is a large bookshelf containing maps, local guides, books, games, puzzles and DVDs for your use.
Kitchen: fully equipped with all crockery & utensils, oven & hob, microwave, washer/dryer, and plenty of storage space in the shaker-style cupboards. The dining table seats up to 6. All cleaning and washing up liquids, tablets and clothes/tea towels are provided.
Downstairs loo: handy toilet and basin plus cupboard with vacuum cleaner, iron, ironing board.
Master Bedroom: large sunny high-ceilinged bedroom with window seat looking over village towards hills behind. Contains very comfortable king sized bed, comfy chairs, Victorian sandalwood dresser with drawers and mirror, wardrobe with full length mirror and drawer, bedside tables, alarm clock/radio, hair dryer, luggage rack. All linen is provided.
Twin Bedroom: has two single beds with view over gardens and park to hills behind village. Contains wardrobe & drawer, traditional clothes rack, bedside table. All linen is provided.
Bathroom: bright and airy, with full-sized bath with hand shower, shower over bath & shower screen, toilet, sink, shelves & cupboard, heated towel rail. Complimentary shampoo, body wash and all towels are provided.
Backyard: this is a small covered paved & gated area outside the back door, where there is room to store bikes and gear.
The hosts use this cottage themselves throughout the year and ensure everything is kept clean, efficient and super comfortable.
What we love about the cottage: Catherine Cottage is in the middle of a most beautiful, small and friendly village which has enough life to provide interest but is quiet enough to help you relax and chill. We are literally steps away from two fabulous pubs that serve meals snacks and drinks, a teashop that does breakfast lunch and teas and has the best cakes, and we even have a village shop. We're also next door to the river and the church and surrounded by historic buildings and beautiful countryside. The village is right in the middle of the Peak District so nothing is more than 30 minutes' drive, giving us easy access to varied landscape and numerous pretty villages. The walking / cycling is amazing and can be done straight from the door. And, we are close to some of the most interesting historic sites in the UK including Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the spa towns of Buxton and Bakewell.
Shorter stays possible - contact owner.
The cottage has been recently renovated to retain the best historic features while providing all mod cons. The accommodation comprises:-
Entrance Hall: with a boot bench and plenty of coat hooks to store all your walking gear.
Lounge: large and sunny with fabulous large open wood stove (fire) and comfy leather sofa and chairs, coffee table and TV/Freesat/DVD stand. There is a large bookshelf containing maps, local guides, books, games, puzzles and DVDs for your use.
Kitchen: fully equipped with all crockery & utensils, oven & hob, microwave, washer/dryer, and plenty of storage space in the shaker-style cupboards. The dining table seats up to 6. All cleaning and washing up liquids, tablets and clothes/tea towels are provided.
Downstairs loo: handy toilet and basin plus cupboard with vacuum cleaner, iron, ironing board.
Master Bedroom: large sunny high-ceilinged bedroom with window seat looking over village towards hills behind. Contains very comfortable king sized bed, comfy chairs, Victorian sandalwood dresser with drawers and mirror, wardrobe with full length mirror and drawer, bedside tables, alarm clock/radio, hair dryer, luggage rack. All linen is provided.
Twin Bedroom: has two single beds with view over gardens and park to hills behind village. Contains wardrobe & drawer, traditional clothes rack, bedside table. All linen is provided.
Bathroom: bright and airy, with full-sized bath with hand shower, shower over bath & shower screen, toilet, sink, shelves & cupboard, heated towel rail. Complimentary shampoo, body wash and all towels are provided.
Backyard: this is a small covered paved & gated area outside the back door, where there is room to store bikes and gear.
The hosts use this cottage themselves throughout the year and ensure everything is kept clean, efficient and super comfortable.
What we love about the cottage: Catherine Cottage is in the middle of a most beautiful, small and friendly village which has enough life to provide interest but is quiet enough to help you relax and chill. We are literally steps away from two fabulous pubs that serve meals snacks and drinks, a teashop that does breakfast lunch and teas and has the best cakes, and we even have a village shop. We're also next door to the river and the church and surrounded by historic buildings and beautiful countryside. The village is right in the middle of the Peak District so nothing is more than 30 minutes' drive, giving us easy access to varied landscape and numerous pretty villages. The walking / cycling is amazing and can be done straight from the door. And, we are close to some of the most interesting historic sites in the UK including Chatsworth House, Haddon Hall and the spa towns of Buxton and Bakewell.
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs are charged extra £20 per stay per dog
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
About the area
Bakewell
Located in Bakewell, this cottage is in a rural area and on a river. Peak District National Park and Deep Dale Nature Reserve reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bloomers Original Bakewell Puddings and Baked Well Pottery Painting. Virgin Balloon Flights and Peak Volumes are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

Ashford in the Water, Bakewell, Derbyshire, England
What's nearby
- Spirit of the 1940s - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
- Virgin Balloon Flights - 4 min drive - 3.4 km
- Haddon Hall Manor - 7 min drive - 6.1 km
- Chatsworth House - 12 min drive - 10.9 km
- Chatsworth House Labyrinth - 16 min drive - 11.3 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Quackers Café - 19 min walk
- The Crispin - 2 min drive
- The Packhorse Inn - 2 min drive
- The Upstairs Cafe - 4 min drive
- The Old Original Bakewell Pudding Shop - 3 min drive
Frequently asked questions
About the host
Hosted by John
We spend as much time as possible in the Peak District as we have roots here and love the landscape and way of life. We have been renting our cottage out since 2018 and have had over 100 visiting couples, families and groups of friends to stay with 99% great reviews. This was through an agency, but in 2022 we decided to leave the agency and do the bookings ourselves. Visitors have particularly remarked on the cleanliness, the good quality of the decor and renovations, the location and amenities, and that they feel at home as soon as they walk in. We stay in the cottage often and are always looking to improve the experience for ourselves and our visitors.
Why they chose this property
This looks like a classic cottage from outside, but unlike many cottages, it's a Tardis inside! It's roomy enough for proper chilling inside, but also perfect as a base for activities across the Peaks. It's well equipped, has a separate kitchen / diner and lounge, handy downstairs loo, and is super cosy.
The village is quieter and more relaxing than well known tourist places like Bakewell or Buxton, but is close to everything in the area. You can spend your break here without using your car because you can walk straight out of the door to enjoy teas, breakfast & lunch at the Aissford tea room; or drinks, lunch and supper at the Bull's Head or Ashford Arms pubs, and totally brilliant posh food at the Rafters restaurant. There are loads of walks, hikes and cycle rides to do on the many tracks and quiet lanes from the doorstep. Within 20 minutes with a car there are numerous pretty villages (including Bakewell with shops, antiques and eateries) as well as stately homes like Chatsworth House & Gardens and Haddon Hall. There is also a lively arts & crafts scene with many galleries and frequent exhibitions in the area,
The village is quieter and more relaxing than well known tourist places like Bakewell or Buxton, but is close to everything in the area. You can spend your break here without using your car because you can walk straight out of the door to enjoy teas, breakfast & lunch at the Aissford tea room; or drinks, lunch and supper at the Bull's Head or Ashford Arms pubs, and totally brilliant posh food at the Rafters restaurant. There are loads of walks, hikes and cycle rides to do on the many tracks and quiet lanes from the doorstep. Within 20 minutes with a car there are numerous pretty villages (including Bakewell with shops, antiques and eateries) as well as stately homes like Chatsworth House & Gardens and Haddon Hall. There is also a lively arts & crafts scene with many galleries and frequent exhibitions in the area,
What makes this property unique
- very friendly village where visitors are welcome
- cottage has historic features with up to date facilities
- everything you need for a stay is supplied including linen, towels, washing liquids etc.
- free superfast broadband
- easy free parking near the door
- shop, café, restaurant and pubs in walking distance
- quiet village with picturesque features like ancient Sheepwash bridge & River Wye, Tithe Barn
- walk straight into beautiful countryside
- close to varied attractions like Chatsworth House and Gardens, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall, Kinder Scout, Alton Towers, Matlock Bath, Buxton Opera & spa, Sheffield, Manchester.
- we supply detailed Information Pack with details of the cottage plus about the village & area, with suggestions for what to do, where to go and walks and hikes. We're happy to share our knowledge to help you plan your visit whatever activities you want to do.
- cottage has historic features with up to date facilities
- everything you need for a stay is supplied including linen, towels, washing liquids etc.
- free superfast broadband
- easy free parking near the door
- shop, café, restaurant and pubs in walking distance
- quiet village with picturesque features like ancient Sheepwash bridge & River Wye, Tithe Barn
- walk straight into beautiful countryside
- close to varied attractions like Chatsworth House and Gardens, Haddon Hall, Hardwick Hall, Kinder Scout, Alton Towers, Matlock Bath, Buxton Opera & spa, Sheffield, Manchester.
- we supply detailed Information Pack with details of the cottage plus about the village & area, with suggestions for what to do, where to go and walks and hikes. We're happy to share our knowledge to help you plan your visit whatever activities you want to do.
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