Cosy historic cottage in beautiful village with shop, café, 2 pubs.

Top rated by guests
Historic Catherine Cottage at heart of Ashford-in-the-water
Fully-equipped kitchen with washer/dryer, dishwasher, stove/oven, microwave.
Aissford tea room is next door for breakfast, lunch and teas
A comfy place to relax in the lounge
Comfy leather sofa for relaxing in front of fire and TV.
review stars
10Outstanding
(4 Ratings)
"We stayed here for 10 days earlier this month and it was absolutely perfect. John & Sarah provided plenty of information and advice pre-arrival and so we had a seamless experience.Local pubs were grea..."
Andrew P.
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10 / 10
Outstanding(4 Ratings)

Cottage in High Peak District

4 guests · 2 bedrooms · 1 bath

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating
Great for petsBring all your friends and family, even the furry ones
High-end valueWell priced for this area

About this cottage rental

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.

Amenities at Cosy historic cottage in beautiful village with shop, café, 2 pubs.

Non-smoking
Pets allowed
Family friendly

Map of High Peak District


Ratings and reviews

10 / 10
Outstanding(4 Ratings)
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2025
We stayed here for 10 days earlier this month and it was absolutely perfect. John & Sarah provided plenty of information and advice pre-arrival and so we had a seamless experience.Local pubs were great, the walks from here were stunning and our dog Ivy also had her best holiday ever. We can’t recommend this beautiful cottage enough and you can see why the visitors book is full of repeat visitors - we’ll be adding to those numbers in the future. Many thanks, Andrew & Kat
10 / 10Outstanding·Sep 2023
It’s impossible to say how wonderful this cottage is. The owners send very helpful information beforehand and go above and beyond with communication and helpful advice. The cottage is kept beautifully and is exceptionally located. It is so comfortable and well equipped. Cannot say enough about this fabulous place!
10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2023
The cottage is beautiful, spotlessly clean and has everything you could need for your stay. It is surprisingly spacious a bit like the TARDIS from the outside. The village is gorgeous and the people are friendly. It's a great base for walking and having a tea rooms next door is an amazing bonus. The road outside can be quite busy and the vehicles drive surprisingly fast for a rural village but we guess this is just 21st century living! Thank you for a lovely week!
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2023
This property, and its location, is amazing. Check in was a breeze and the property was exactly as described. The village of Ashford-in-the-Water is also lovely, and the cottage sits next to a cafe and a pub. Ashford is ideally located for exploring much of the Peak District, whether by car, foot or bike. There is also a bus service which passes through the village. All rooms are immaculately cleaned and decorated and furnished to a high standard. This is a really stand-out property and I have no hesitation in recommending it to others.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this cottage?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Cosy historic cottage in beautiful village with shop, café, 2 pubs.. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this cottage?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this cottage. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is Cosy historic cottage in beautiful village with shop, café, 2 pubs. pet friendly?

Yes! This cottage is pet-friendly. For more information, we recommend contacting the booking provider about animal policies.

What amenities are available at Cosy historic cottage in beautiful village with shop, café, 2 pubs.?

We found 3 amenities for this rental. This includes non-smoking, pets allowed, and family friendly.