Nestled beneath the majestic Monsal Head

Fully refurbished in 2021, Riversdale Farm is a cosy riverside country cottage with a spacious farmhouse kitchen, two reception rooms, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a pretty private riverside garden.

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
    2
  • Beds
    2
  • Guests
    4
Inclusions & Amenities
Inclusions
  • Well-equipped kitchen with dishwasher and access to a washer and dryer in an adjoining house
  • Smart TV
  • Complimentary Wi-Fi (subject to availability)
  • Central heating from biomass boiler
  • Large private garden with summerhouse and garden furniture
  • Log burner with complimentary basket of logs
  • Coffee machine
  • Off-road parking for two cars
  • Six miles from Chatsworth
  • Linens and towels
  • Hairdryer
  • Alexa Digital Assistant

Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Dogs not allowed
Children welcome

Nestled in the beautiful valley of Monsal Dale on the banks of the River Wye, and just a stone’s throw from the popular Monsal Trail, Riversdale is the perfect base to explore the surrounding Peak District. Chatsworth House just six miles away, and the market town of Bakewell is close by.

Outside is a private walled riverside garden with garden furniture, BBQ and summerhouse. There is private off-road parking for two cars. High above Riversdale is Monsal Head, one of the most photographed viewpoints in Derbyshire.

Please note, the master bedroom features 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.

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Riversdale Farm Cottage in Detail

GROUND FLOOR

Riversdale has a spacious open plan dining kitchen and WC together with two reception rooms. 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.

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

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.

Reviews

“Just a small note to thank you for such an immaculately kept/clean cottage and to say we appreciated the whole effort you put in to make our stay just perfect. All four of us were blown away by how large the cottage is and how beautifully kept it is. Thank you all for an enjoyable stay.”

Marina, Mark, Sue & Graham

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”.

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