River Cottage is a spacious riverside retreat in the heart of the Peak District, sleeping up to 20 guests in 8 stylish bedrooms with 7 bathrooms. Set on the banks of the River Wye with landscaped gardens and a riverside patio, it’s perfect for family gatherings or groups of friends. Just a short stroll to Ashford-in-the-Water, near the Monsal Trail and Bakewell, this cosy yet elegant home offers the ideal base for relaxation and adventure. 7KW EV charger
The space
Spacious Riverside Retreat in the Heart of the Peak District. River Cottage is a stunning and homely property offering eight beautifully designed bedrooms and seven bathrooms, ideal for family gatherings or groups of friends.
Set on the edge of Ashford-in-the-Water, one of the prettiest villages in the Peak District, it’s the perfect base for walking, cycling or simply relaxing. An easy walk into the village, the famous Monsal Trail is close by, and the market town of Bakewell is just a five-minute drive or a 2 mile walk along the river
Living Spaces
You enter through the central kitchen, where a large range cooker with six gas hobs and an additional oven make cooking for a crowd a pleasure. A small seating nook is perfect for early risers with a coffee.
To the right are two of the ground-floor bedrooms.
Bedroom 1 is light and airy, with an en-suite cleverly hidden behind wardrobe-style doors. Bedroom 2 – a quirky split-level space with a raised platform bed (mind the low ceiling) and its own en-suite.
To the left, the lounge welcomes you with deep wood tones and cosy furnishings, leading down a step to the dining area with a long table for up to 20 guests. Just off this space is Bedroom 3, a compact cosy bunk room (full-size bunks suitable for adults) with a nearby WC and sink.
Upstairs are five further bedrooms, all individually styled. Bedrooms 4, 6, 7 and 8 each have their own en-suite, while Bedroom 5 uses the family bathroom opposite. All rooms except Bedrooms 2 and 3 can be arranged as either twin or double beds - just let us know your preference before arrival.
Outdoor Space
The landscaped garden is planted with seasonal colour and arranged over a few gentle levels with stone steps. A riverside patio for al fresco dining, and there’s a BBQ (please bring your own charcoal and lighting equipment). A secure fence runs along the river boundary for peace of mind.
Parking
There is private parking for four cars on the driveway, plus space for around five more vehicles in designated pull-ins on the road. There is a 7kw EV charger.
Guest access
You have exclusive us of the whole site
Other things to note
Most of the bedrooms offer flexible options that can be made up as twins or doubles so you can pick and choose your layout to suit. You need to have made you request two weeks in advance as the beds cannot be changed upon arrival as there is no staff on site.
We provide each guest with fresh towels, hand soap and shower gel.
Private parking on the driveway with additional space on the road side where the pull ins are.
If you are looking for a relaxing stay in the Peak District with plenty of country pursuits but are not looking for a party venue, this is the ideal property for your stay.
Please note that we are dog friendly at this property however, dogs must be kept under control at all times and never be left unattended. For your information, a maximum of 2 dogs are allowed on site if pre-arranged - they are welcome in all downstairs social areas, but you will be expected to keep them out of the bedrooms and off the soft furnishings. We do charge £30 PER DOG for the duration of your stay.
For the comfort of all guests, outdoor shoes are not generally worn on the carpeted area of the house, so don’t forget your slippers!
Noise Policy - due to the quiet location, late-night noise must be confined to inside the building by 10 pm as neighbours are in close proximity. Please respect this.
No fireworks, drones or Chinese Lanterns; you are on the edge of a National Park with wildlife and livestock close by.
Wifi – we provide free wifi however, as the Peak District is in a beautiful rural location, sometimes there can be intermittent wifi signal that is beyond our control; we also hope you appreciate that we cannot guarantee wifi if there are technical issues out of our control.
Please bring your own cot bed linen as this is not provided
