
Riversdale Farm Cottage
Situated in the beautiful valley of Monsal Dale on the banks of the River Wye, Riversdale Farm Cottage is the perfect base from which to explore the surrounding Peak District. The cottage is just a stone’s throw from the popular Monsal Trail, with the market town of Bakewell close by and Chatsworth just six miles away.
Fully refurbished in 2021, Riversdale Farm is a delightful riverside country cottage with a spacious farmhouse kitchen, two reception rooms and two bedrooms. Outside is a private walled garden with garden furniture, BBQ and a summerhouse. Unfortunately, we’re unable to accept pets.
In Detail
GROUND FLOOR
Riversdale has a spacious open plan dining kitchen and two reception rooms with a downstairs WC. The kitchen includes a fridge-freezer, electric cooker and hob, microwave, and dishwasher. One reception room has a log burning stove.
FIRST FLOOR
The large master bedroom has a king-sized bed and en suite shower room (please note this bedroom features a low beam), the second bedroom can be either a king-size bedroom or twin bedded room (request on booking) and family bathroom with shower over bath.
OUTSIDE
Private-walled riverside garden with garden furniture, BBQ and summerhouse. Private off-road parking for two cars. There is a separate laundry room.
Please note, the master bedroom has a low beam. Riversdale Farm Cottage has three bedrooms however, only two bedrooms are used at any one time. Guests must specify when booking whether they require the two double rooms or one of the doubles and a twin. The additional unused room will not be accessible during your stay.
Amenities
- Travel cot on request (no linen provided)
- Highchair on request
- Iron and ironing board
- Dishwasher
- Washing machine
- Coffee machine
- Log burner and basket of logs
Address
Chatsworth Multi-Entrance Tickets
Visiting Chatsworth? We can provide multi-entry tickets to the house, gardens, farmyard and playground for you to use throughout your stay. These can be added to your booking by our team, who you can contact on 01756 718 111 or res@chatsworthescapes.co.uk.
These tickets give you unlimited access to Chatsworth House and Garden, with free car parking for the duration of your stay. Holders of these multi-entrance tickets are also not required to book a time slot, so you have complete flexibility.
With these tickets, there’s no need to rush to view all of the wonders of Chatsworth, as you can return the following day on the same ticket to see what you missed or revisit your favourite part.
Please note that tickets must be collected from your cottage before visiting Chatsworth.
Multi-entrance tickets are not valid for admission to events such as the International Horse Trials and Country Fair. Please note the farmyard and playground are closed during the Country Fair.
*Chatsworth tickets over the Christmas period (between 9th November and 5th January) are single entry only and prices will differ from normal multi-entry tickets. Multi-entrance tickets are not provided when Chatsworth is closed January – March.
Welcome Hampers
Our hampers are a great way of ensuring you have some essential foods in your refrigerator and store cupboard when you arrive. The Chatsworth Estate Farm Shop has a range of local and estate offerings, from fresh produce to estate reared meat.
There are three hamper options available, find out more here.
E-bikes
We have partnered with the team at Rural Action Derbyshire to offer our guests the perfect way to explore all the Peak District has to offer, and what better way to do that than on an E-Bike!
Rent an e-bike during your cottage stay. Everything will be provided for you including helmets, chains and padlocks, and the e-bikes will be waiting for you when you arrive. All you simply need to do is click the link here to book the bikes for your stay, book now.
You must be 14+ to rent an e-bike.
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Part of the Upperdale Collection
Riversdale Farm Cottage is part of the Upperdale Collection, managed by our long-established tenants and partners, David and Pauline Kerslake.
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