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Peak District Cottage in the beautiful village of Youlgreave (Youlgrave) near Bakewell, Derbyshire

The Cottage

 

Knoll Cottage is off the road, a very short walk down King Street, which is actually a short, stone-paved lane - characteristic of Youlgrave! It turns a corner and you are suddenly met by a spectacular view across and down the dale - this is the view from all of the cottage. The cottage garden slopes down the dale in three terraces. On the same terrace as the house there is a patio and sitting-out area and there is also a storage shed for bicycles. In the season, there are some huge scented blackberries growing around. We think that sharp-eyed wildlife enthusiasts will not be disappointed by what they will see around the cottage! Outside the door is a bench where you can sit and enjoy the view. The cottage is totally south-facing  as it is situated along the hillside, and on a sunny day gets hours of sun.

 

The cottage has gas-fired central heating throughout and is furnished in a traditional, clean and unfussy style supplemented by in-keeping modern additions which add to comfort and cosiness. The cottage retains much of its original woodwork which is stripped and varnished. It has double glazed windows which are also in a traditional style and made of wood. The fireplaces are traditional, although only one is currently used. Inside the cottage, downstairs is a beamed dining room with a solid fuel stove which burns wood or coal. It has a traditional table and dresser and a comfortable sofa and a small television. Off the dining room there is a small, well-fitted kitchen (which has a wide range of crockery, pans and utensils), an adjoining utility room with a washing machine and tumble drier and fridge freezer. Off the utility room, there is also a small bathroom with toilet and washbasin.

 

On the other side of the entrance hall, there is a sitting room with a traditional fireplace (not in use), a large L-shaped sofa, coffee and side table and a television.

The stairs from the hall lead to a corridor which runs the length of the cottage and gives onto three bedrooms and a bathroom with bath and shower over. There is a removable hinged wooden gate to fit across the top of the stairs if required.

 

Knoll Cottage has three bedrooms and sleeps up to 6 people comfortably:

Bedroom 1 is a double bedroom with traditional furniture and, like all the rooms, has spectacular views over the dale. It is tastefully furnished and has a large antique wardrobe, a chest, a chest of drawers and a double bed.

Bedroom 2 has a single bed with a quality second bed stored under this. It has an antique chest of drawers and, as it is the smaller of the bedrooms, has a well-designed hanging rail with a shelf rather then a wardrobe.

Bedroom 3 is also a double room but this has two single beds. It also has an antique chest of drawers and a wardrobe. 

The bathroom has a modern suite and shower and has a shower over the bath. There is a shaving point and a bathroom cabinet and waste bin.

 

What is supplied and what do we need to bring?

 

Sheets, towels, tea towels and a starter pack of logs are supplied with the cottage. Gas and electricity are included in the letting.

 Other important information

As in many of the cottages in the area, the cottage is served by a septic tank and this does not support the disposal of paper items, kitchen fat etc down the drains. Bins are provided. The lane slopes down to the cottage from the nearby road - access is not flat.

 

Outside

There is a cycle store and garden furniture for the cottage patio. The patio is south-facing and so on a sunny day gets the sun for most of the day.