About this property
This former gardeners' building is set in the walled victorian garden
alongside The Ravenscliffe and Rubicon properties. You enter the property into the well-equipped kitchen which also has a table for informal dining. Go through the door into the impressive living area, with its high glass roof and windows overlooking the gardens to the hills beyond. In here you will find plush sofas and a dining table and chairs making it an ideal room for relaxing after a family meal. Along the corridor are three en-suite double bedrooms, all with wonderful views. Note: This cottage has a connecting door to Rubicon next door which can be unlocked to provide spacious accommodation for 12 guests. This property can be booked with the two adjacent properties Refs 957496 and 957500 in the The Lookout Cottages complex and together they sleep 18.
Cressbrook is located on the River Wye and its focal point is the mill, which was built in 1779. Follow the footpath upstream of Cressbrook Mill to Water-cum-Jolly, which is superb for rock climbers, birdwatchers and walkers. North of the mill lies the lane to Ravensdale, which is adjacent to Cressbrook Dale, a gorge-like limestone dale with numerous crags and the remains of several lead mines. Cressbrook Dale is a National Nature Reserve renowned for its range of rare flowers.
Accommodation
All ground floor.
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with en-suite bath with shower over, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite shower, basin and WC, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Sitting room with dining area
Electric solar panel central heating underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and highchair on request.
Off road parking within estate grounds.
Private use of own patio and lawned area with furniture.
One well-behaved dog welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 2 miles.
Note: Lighting in the parking area and from the steps leading to the property may be limited during the winter months, please take care.
Hiking directly available from the door.
Property under new management since April 2022 Undergoing significant renovation & improvements.
Note: There is no access to Cresswell Hall grounds or the hall gardensNote: This property accepts a minimum of 3 night bookings
Nearby points of interest
- Ladybower Reservoir
- Abbeydale Industrial Hamlet
- Gullivers Kingdom Matlock
- Weston Park Museum
- Dovedale
- Sheffield Winter Garden
- National Emergency Services Museum
- Lumsdale Valley
- Thor's Cave
- Sheffield Hallam University
Reviews (10)
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Richard
Location was stunning and the huge garden kept the kids happy to safely roam. Cottage was well equipped with cooking utensils and crockery. Really needs a washing machine on site (perhaps lose the freezer and have a shelf in the fridge) and when the weather was hot it was really unbearable in the cottage living room. Perhaps some fans or air con in that room. Needs some TLC around the cottage, floor boards uneven, hot water ran out each night when we were showering and some of the windows locks felt loose when opening. Some additional information, menus, days out etc for the local area would be beneficial. We had a great time and the cottage was in an ideal location for our needs. The above is just some minor areas for improvement which didn't detract from our stay.
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Alison
30 degrees according to the thermometer. We had to open all the windows and French doors to cool it down. It is effectively a conservatory with no blinds or opening windows above to ameliorate the effects of the sun. This was at the end of April. Also there is NO washing machine available. When I asked Harriet she said the listing needs to be changed as the utility room is not suitable for use by guests (it is down some steps in a basement) On the plus side it was clean and nicely decorated with lovely bathrooms. The kitchen lacked salt and pepper and the only sharp knives were enormous! The patio could do with a sweep. The views are amazing and there are some nice walks in the area but you have to go at least half a mile down the road to access the path along the river Weir. It is disappointing that you can't walk round the grounds of Cressbrook Hall to facilitate access the the river path.
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Pamela
This year is exact opposite. On arriving we were advised we had been moved from Top spot to another. Question why advised issue with heating. Asked if compatible but on viewing found not the same and showers only no BATH. Were shown Top spot which appeared fine but had portable eclectic rads. running. Cottage was not ready or cleaned as we arrive but they did while we waited. They said would get heating fixed Monday/Tuesday. The Bath was essential to us so we decided to try. Then found patio doors leading to garden would not open with assistance eventually got open but could not lock and were difficult to open again. Spent Sunday night & Monday night but place felt damp. The only truly warm area was the stone floored Kitchen/Dinning area. left Tuesday AM very disappointed. We have a booking for next year with you now reviewing.