Exposed beams and a tranquil location

Here is a beautiful home, complete with a spacious double-height reception area and exposed beams. The large open plan kitchen and dining area, three en suite bedrooms, and riverside garden are everything you could ever want in a tranquil bolthole.

Part of the Upperdale Collection.

Tickets for Chatsworth House & Gardens are not included with this cottage. If you wish to visit Chatsworth during your stay, please purchase your tickets in advance here. 

Guests are provided with fresh milk, tea, coffee, sugar, mineral water and Chatsworth biscuits upon arrival.

We are sorry, but this property does not allow pets.

  • Rooms
    3
  • Beds
    3
  • Guests
    6
Inclusions & Amenities
Inclusions
  • Fully equipped kitchen with washer, dryer and dishwasher
  • Underfloor heating from biomass boiler
  • Spacious double height lounge
  • Large kitchen and dining area
  • Log burner with complimentary basket of logs
  • Alexa Digital Assistant and complimentary Wi-Fi (subject to availability)
  • Smart TV
  • Coffee maker
  • Hairdryer
  • Riverside cottage garden furniture and barbecue with parking for up to three cars
  • Linens and towels

Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 3
Dogs not allowed
Children welcome

Nestled in the beautiful valley of Monsal Dale, and just a stone’s throw from the River Wye and Monsal Trail, Kingfisher Cottage is the perfect base to explore the surrounding Peak District and its many attractions. The cottage is located just six miles from Chatsworth House and three miles from the picturesque market town of Bakewell. Monsal Head, high above Monsal Dale, is one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire.

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Kingfisher Cottage in Detail

GROUND FLOOR

The spacious double-height reception has engineered oak flooring, exposed beams and trusses, log burner and large Smart TV with an antler chandelier. This leads to the fully-equipped open plan kitchen and dining area with an Italian tiled floor.

Leading off from the reception is a ground floor twin bedroom with exposed stone wall and a large picture window overlooking the River Wye. There’s also an adjoining en suite bathroom with a shower over the bath. The spacious second ground floor bedroom has a king-size four-poster bed with an en suite shower and toilet.

The ground level has underfloor heating throughout from a state-of-the-art biomass system.

FIRST FLOOR

The original stone staircase with exposed limestone walls leads off from the kitchen up to the first floor bedroom, containing a king-size bed and stand-alone claw bath. There is a Juliet balcony providing fabulous views of the River Wye below.

OUTSIDE

Outside is a riverside garden and seating area with garden furniture and barbeque. There is ample parking for up to three cars.

Location
Kingfisher Cottage, Upperdale, Monsal Dale SK17 8SZ, UK
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Chatsworth Estate Shop 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.

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Please note that unfortunately, the maximum occupancy of our holiday cottages cannot be exceeded at any time. Guests cannot arrange for visitors to the property or hold events (such as parties, celebrations or meetings) at the property without advance consent. For the comfort of all our guests and neighbours, we expect all residents to behave in an appropriate and non-disruptive manner. For more information on our booking terms and conditions please click below.

Testimonials
Spotlight Laura French and the Williams family, Stoke on Trent image
Thank you for having us. We have had a fabulous time. It was the best Father’s Day ever
Laura French and the Williams family, Stoke on Trent
Spotlight Nobby and Louise, St Albans image
What a fantastic location and property. Very friendly welcome and brilliant break. Many thanks.
Nobby and Louise, St Albans
Spotlight Whittakers, Whalley image
First class, couldn’t improve on anything. Absolutely the perfect holiday cottage.
Whittakers, Whalley
Spotlight The Bakers and Sophie, Marlow image
We had a great bit of family time in a cottage that didn’t disappoint in an astonishing spot.
The Bakers and Sophie, Marlow
Spotlight The Hunt Family, Cotswolds image
Thank you, a lovely stay in the most fabulous surroundings.
The Hunt Family, Cotswolds
Spotlight Frances, Peter and Alice, Surrey image
Really enjoyed staying here, lovely scenery and outdoors, will be back soon.
Frances, Peter and Alice, Surrey
Spotlight The Gregorys, Windsor image
A great couple of days spent relaxing in the countryside. The girls love the dogs and chickens.
The Gregorys, Windsor
Visit Chatsworth

The cottage is perfectly placed to explore all that the Peak District has to offer, including the magnificent stately home, garden, farmyard and playground at Chatsworth. Please visit Chatsworth.org to view upcoming events and opening times for Chatsworth.

With the Monsal Trail on the doorstep, this cottage also provides access to miles of walks and cycling with spectacular views.

There is so much to explore in the Peak District. For inspiration for your visit, read our journal entries “How to spend a winter staycation in Derbyshire”, “Summer staycations in the Peak District” and “Experience Autumn in Derbyshire”.

 

This property is operated by Upperdale House Holiday Cottages, Monsal Dale SK17 8SZ.

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