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River Cottage is a holiday cottage in YOULGREAVE, Peak District. Book River Cottage online today. This page contains information about River Cottage including photos, reviews and more.
Prices start at £253.00 per week.
Overview
A beautiful traditional stone built end terraced house, this property has been thoughtfully renovated to a high standard and sleeps up to four people. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x adult bunks (double on bottom, single on top). Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with woodburning stove and dining area.
A charming stone, end terraced cottage, situated on a hillside in the lovely village of Youlgreave, this lovely property is full of character. The cosy and inviting sitting room, with its dining area, is a comfortable place to relax in after the rigors of a busy day's sightseeing. There are two delightful bedrooms, one double and one adult bunk bedroom with a double on the bottom and a single on the top. They are both beautifully decorated and offer a tranquil haven in which to enjoy a good night's sleep. The bathroom is elegant, modern and well appointed, outside there is a front patio with furniture and a barbecue and a footpath leads from the cottage to the Bradford Dale Valley bottom. This property is a lovely base from which to explore this wonderful area. The ultimate in "year-round" appeal, the Peak District offers countryside, picturesque villages and magnificent scenery. It touches upon six counties and encloses 555 square miles of open moorland, flowing rivers, and wooded dales.
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Facilities & Amenities
Gas central heating with woodburning stove. Gas cooker, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi, library of books/games. Fuel, power and starter pack for stove inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Cot and highchair. Ample roadside parking in village. Front patio and garden area with garden furniture and BBQ. One well-behaved dog welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop and pub 4 mins walk. Note: The cottage is accessed by a steep narrow footpath approx 4 mins walk from the available parking.
Location, Location, Location!
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Set in outstanding countryside, Youlgreave is an ancient village between the valleys of Lathkill Dale and Bradford Dale, two of the most stunning areas in the Peak District. It was once the centre of the lead mining industry but is now a charming tourist destination. The village has three public houses, all of which serve food, two shops, a post office and a beautiful medieval church with some parts dating back to the 13th and14th Centuries. The market town of Bakewell is nearby and has a wide selection of shops and eateries along with its Monday market. With so many stately homes, beautiful scenery and outdoor pursuitsthe Peak District has so much to offer as a holiday destination and Youlgreave makes a perfect base to explore this lovely area.
Reviews
"Absolutely perfect. Stunning cottage and location. Not ideal if you struggle with mobility as there is a bank which you have to walk up and down to bring in luggage but this was all part of the experience for us. Very clean and comfortable, like home from home. Beautiful village and everybody was very friendly"
"At first it was quite a challenge to find... Now I'm someone who can navigate with maps on long walks across country side no problem but finding the cottage was quite a problem. The directions once we got to the Farmyard Inn and what to do after we got there wasn't very helpful and found it the hard way! its a very steep decent down to the cottage and we had a pram and lots of gear to take down which took a few trips... Being a fit young lad too this still proved a slight challenge! But we managed as it was totally worth it when we got to the cottage, the view is breath taking. You over look the river which you can have a good walk along which I recommend, to see all the rainbow trout in there. So quiet too, might get the odd person walking past down the path but always friendly hello's. The cottage it small and really nice, I'm not tall but had to duck a bit once upstairs but it adds to the character! Stayed in the spare room on the double bed (could certainly do with a new mattress... as the springs are virtually popping out so we laid a duvet on top and slept on that) Plenty of amenities to cook with and great facilities. 3 pubs to choose from in the village and a good few circular walks round there! Would recommend for a quiet and peaceful getaway, very close to bakewell but its driving distance or about an hours walk"
"This is a lovely cosy cottage, well refurbished. There is a steep path to get there so not suitable if you have mobility problems. There are fabulous views over the river and valley. Would certainly go again."
"Delightful cottage with everything provided including poo bags! Lovely area for walking with river just a stone's throw away. Three good pubs in the village, all serving various beers and good food with meat sourced locally. Path down to cottage very steep, not suitable for elderly or infirm."
"The cottage was spotlessy clean and very well equipped, everything was in good working order, the only downfall was the walk from the road to the cottage with the luggage, the surrounding area is beautiful and the views spectacular, despite the weather we had a very enjoyable week, Youlgreave is a friendly village, everyone is helpful and will stop to chat, the dog loved it too, the river walks in particular were great."
"River cottage is absolutely lovely. We had a wonderful holiday there and thoroughly enjoyed waking up to the views over the Bradford Dale every morning. The cottage itself is very warm and comfortable, having everything we could have needed, and the people of Youlgrave are all so warm and friendly. I even felt relaxed and inspired enough to do a little crafting while I was there and made a little teddy pen holder and bookmark which I left behind as a small "thank you" for a lovely holiday. All in all we had a lovely stay and will definitely visit again with any luck!"
"me and my family had an amazing time at river cottage we had a few teething problems when we stayed at the property when we contacted the owners who had just taken over the property came to our assistance straight away and dealt with our problem very smoothly they were a very nice and accommodating couple. The property is a lovely nice and relaxing cottage with everything anyone needs. there is a stream at the bottom of the little lane that goes at the side of the property where my 2 and 4 year old loved catching little fish. the location of the cottage is on a steep hill which is easy to get up and down the village has everything you need to enjoy your stay. the village locals are very friendly and helpful. I would definitely stay again and recommend it to anyone"
"Relatively small cottage. Some good features some average. Great view of Dale from rear Garden / patio. Helpful neighbours. Very hilly - not suitable for older visitor or with young children in my view. No car access. Dog friendly location. Excellent pub up the hill"
"It was a lovely surprise to find a bottle of wine and doggy biscuits awaiting us when we arrived! Sadly the previous tennants had not reported flooding the dishwasher and breaking the flush on the loo! However, our stay was very enjoyable and the cottage was very comfortable, apart from the new owner of the nearby cottage moving in her furniture."
"This property was perfect for our family holiday, I was accompanying my parents and family dog - all in the twilight of their years! The cottage is in a very steep ravine down to a small river (more a large stream). You can, as mentioned by others, if you wish park at the bottom and walk up if it's a problem, though we didn't bother! Parking at the top on the main road was never a problem - we usually parked just off the 'main' road next to the nearby pub. The cottage is very clean and VERY comfortable. I can only imagine people who complained about cleanliness are not going out walking and bothered about the odd mark on the carpet?! There is a wonderful patio where you can sit sipping your drink after a long days walking and see people struggling up or down the ravine! There are a lot of DVDs and a PS2 with a load of games in the living room that was a nice touch for groups to use at the end of the day. Location is brilliant, couldn't be better for anywhere in the Peaks. Bakewell and Matlock are minutes away for supplies and great walks are everywhere! Thoroughly recommended."
"Beautiful Location - don't let the steep access put you off - you can drive to bottom when leaving to pack the car. We had a great time - like stepping back in time. Youlgreave is a lovely village and great base for visiting the peak. You can walk through some of the most picturesque dales from the house, stopping off for great food and beer in local villages. Cottage is well maintained and very comfortable - no complaints, but toilet needs fixing."
"The property in general was very comfortable. In a totally unbiased and truthful opinion the carpet was very unclean in the lounge and there was alot of mould in the bathroom. The two bedrooms were in a good condition and there is outside space. The garden is not child friendly as it has a steep drop. The cottage is situated down a very sharp sloping pathway and is very slippery when wet and is not ideal when carrying luggage. The dog loved the river and had a great time, however the walks are limited and we left two days early. The village activities are limited. All in all we did have a very pleasant stay."
"The cottage was lovely with excellent views over the Bradford Dale. Youlgrave itself, is a beautiful village, peerfect for walking and everyone there gave us such a wonderful warm welcome."
"Very welcoming, lovely cottage, beautiful surroundings, great walks, Youlgreave is a nice village with nice pubs. I'm sure we will visit the Sykes Holiday-site again next year!"
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Weather Forecast
Arriving at River Cottage soon? Make sure you're prepared, whatever the weather, by checking out the weather forecast for the week ahead at YOULGREAVE (observations for Bakewell).
| Temp. | Rainfall | Wind | Clouds | Pressure | Humidity | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Light Rain | 3°C - 10°C | 0.23mm | 22mph NNW | 42% | 1,016mb | 73% | |
| Tomorrow | Broken Clouds | 0°C - 11°C | 0.00mm | 12mph NNW | 70% | 1,030mb | 52% | |
| Sunday | Overcast Clouds | 2°C - 9°C | 0.00mm | 9mph NNW | 100% | 1,033mb | 86% | |
| Monday | Light Rain | 2°C - 6°C | 2.49mm | 5mph NNW | 100% | 1,029mb | 97% | |
| Tuesday | Light Rain | 4°C - 6°C | 0.65mm | 15mph NNW | 99% | 1,024mb | 78% | |
| Wednesday | Light Rain | 3°C - 10°C | 0.42mm | 14mph NNW | 97% | 1,017mb | 68% | |
| Thursday | Overcast Clouds | 3°C - 10°C | 0.00mm | 13mph NNW | 99% | 1,007mb | 68% |