Poacher's Rest, Rowsley
Poacher's Rest is a semi-detached cottage on the outskirts of the village of Rowsley near Matlock and Bakewell. The cottage is set over three floors and sleeps two people in one king-size double bedroom which has an en-suite bathroom. There is also a kitchen with a dining area, a utility and a lower ground floor sitting room. Outside there is a terrace, a lawned garden with a decked area and furniture and off road parking for two cars. There is something for everyone with some fantastic days out on offer when you stay at Poacher's Rest.
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Booked Date Available Date
- Max. Occupancy 2
- Bedrooms 1
- Bathrooms 1
- Changeover Friday
- Pets Allowed
- Towels Provided
- Linen Provided
- Cooker
- Fridge
- Washing Machine
- Television
- Kettle
- Sky Television
- Garden
- Fishing Available
- Wifi
- Pub Nearby
- Great Views
- Parking Available
Accommodation Details
Over three floors. One double bedroom with en-suite bath, hand-held shower, basin and WC. Ground floor WC. Kitchen with dining area. Utility. Lower ground floor sitting room.
A lovely one bedroom, stone-built modern cottage with fantastic walks from the doorstep and great views, conveniently located between Bakewell and Matlock on the outskirts of the village of Rowsley. Next to the owner’s home, this spacious detached property is ideal for couples looking for a romantic retreat. On the ground floor there is a modern kitchen with large dining table, a utility room and a cloakroom. Step down a few steps into the very roomy and tastefully furnished sitting room. It’s a lovely place to snuggle up together and watch a movie however there’s a large comfy sofa each if you fancy some alone time. On the first floor is a double en-suite bedroom which is tastefully furnished and enjoys oodles of space. From here there’s a door out to a large roof terrace leading on to a raised decked area with patio furniture. This is a fantastic place to sit and watch the sun set with uninterrupted views to the pasture and woods adjoining the garden. There are fantastic walks straight from the door and there’s a paddock for exercising your canine friend if they’re not already worn out from a good day’s walk. With something always going on in nearby Chatsworth, Bakewell, Matlock and Matlock Bath, this is a great base for exploring everything this beautiful part of the world has to offer.
The pretty village of Rowsley is situated just at the south of stately Chatsworth - home to the Duke and Duchess of Devonshire, and a stones throw from the impressive tudor-built Haddon Hall. This little village has many attractions, including Caldwell's Mill which houses the last water-powered roller flour mill and a range of craft workshops, shops and a restaurant, Peak Rail, which is a rail enthusiasts dream with rides along the valley, and the Peak Village which has many designer outlet shops with bargains galore together with feature attractions, a fitness centre and an old fashioned sweet shop and ice cream parlour. Rowsley offers a range of village amenities including shops, galleries, pubs and restaurants, excellent fly fishing facilities (day tickets available from the historic Peacock Hotel) and in neighbouring Reedsmere is the superb Michelin-starred East Lodge Hotel and Restaurant. Close by is Bakewell, capital of the Peak District, and home of the famous Bakewell pudding (definitely not tart!), still made locally to an old and secret recipe. This picturesque town is at the scenic heart of the Peak District, and further attractions in the area include Gulliver's Kingdom, the shops and eateries of Matlock Bath, and Alton Towers, also within easy touring distance, making the location ideal for the whole family to enjoy.
Amenities & Facilities
Gas central heating. Electric oven, electric counter-top double hot plate, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, TV with basic Sky, DVD, Wi-Fi, selection of books, games and DVDs. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off road parking for 2 cars. Roof terrace with furniture, plus lawned garden with decking and furniture. Shared side paddock. Two well-behaved pets welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shops 2 miles, pub and restaurant 5 mins walk. Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside. Note: Drops in garden. Note: The cottage is set back from a main road which can be busy at peak times and associated noise will be heard.
Reviews
We wanted somewhere convenient to stay that allowed us to visit the RHS Chatsworth Show and this fitted the bill perfectly being only a short drive to Chatsworth. The fact that a pet dog is allowed was also a plus. The upper floor with a large bedroom, good bathroom and spacious patio area is delightful. The good weather allowing us to fully utilise this. However downstairs is a different matter. The large lounge seems to be virtually underground with no windows and so is dark and gloomy and the fact that there was a dehumidifier running constantly suggests it is damp. The location is right on the A6 and so there is considerable road noise.
I stayed at poachers rest for4 days with my dog. The accommodation was clean and tidy, and spacious. But I would never stay there again as there is an extremely busy road right outside the house. And the traffic, which includes not just cars, but big artic wagons, and noisy tractors that speed by. There is no gates to this property, so my dog had to be on the lead all the time. And that includes from the car to the house, house to the car. And I couldn't open any doors to the property, or go in the garden, as it was all open,with access to the road. So it felt a bit closterfobic in the house. Also, the owners never once asked if I was ok, or was I having a nice time. Even when I left, it was me that had to knock on their door, as they lived next door, to say goodbye, even then the lady, never asked if I had had a nice time. It was a bit like online banking. There was no friendly conversation. It was a very nice area, with Chatsworth and Haddon hall ten minutes away.
Quite a large rental property greeted us. The hosts had left a box of Easter chocolates, bottle of wine, and flowers on the table to welcome us, but we did not meet them during our stay. The property has everything one needs for a comfortable stay (including a second bathroom!). The upper floor bedroom was bright and warm. We weren't able to utilize the balcony due to the cool weather, but it is easily accessed from the bedroom; and very private. The cottage is well equipped. My only concerns were the uneven heights of some of the steps (inside) as there were multiple levels to be enjoyed. The recreation room had a dampness and mustiness with a room scent that was quite overpowering. The dehumidifier was working and we frequently emptied it. One of the cupboards also shared the musty smell; but otherwise this is a lovely place.
We stopped at Poachers Rest for a weeks retreat with our 2 dogs in January. The cottage was of a very high standard, a good size with large bedroom, kitchen and lounge. The photos on the website do not do it justice, although it is next to a main road we found it very peaceful and relaxing. The location was great, with lots of walks and lovely villages right on your doorstep. Being dog friendly was also a must for us and having a large garden for the dogs to run in was great. This is defiantly a place I would recommend to anyone an we will return again. The family who own the cottage are next door and are very lovely and welcoming, and even came across to check if we were ok when we had a brief powercut.
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