2 Bed Cottage in Middleton-by-Youlgrave

About this property

Holly Homestead is a delightful grade II listed double-fronted stone cottage, full of original features, character and charm, set in a peaceful village in the heart of the southern Peak District, just a stone’s throw from Bakewell, Matlock, Cromford, Wirksworth and Buxton, the impressive Chatsworth estate and Haddon Hall.

This beautiful cottage has exposed beams, thumb-latch doors, flagstone flooring, gritstone fireplaces all combining to bring the past to life whilst you enjoy modern comforts in this spacious holiday home for four, which was previously two separate cottages.

Ground Floor:

Lounge: with beamed ceiling, wood burning stove in original fireplace, two comfortable sofas, Smart TV and Wifi, and sumptuous soft furnishings making this a cosy place to relax at the end of the day.

Dining Room: with rug over stone-flagged floor, oak dining table and chairs, leather sofa and a TV.

Kitchen: fitted, well-equipped kitchen with beamed ceiling, double Belfast-style sink, original stone fireplace now cleverly housing pans and other cookware; oven and hob, fridge, dishwasher, microwave; breakfast table and four chairs.

Cellar: with freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, is accessed via stone steps and has limited headroom.

First Floor: up a steep, narrow staircase with original dark oak banisters

Bedroom 1: with super king size bed (can be made up as a twin room on request) and quality bedroom furniture.

Bathroom: with original floorboards, beautiful exposed stone wall, bath with shower over, WC and basin.

Bedroom 2: a good-sized bedroom with a double bed and ample clothes storage.

Outside: to the front is a delightful cottage garden enclosed by stone walling; to the rear is an enclosed garden, with garden furniture, set down a short shared access path to the side of the property. Lockable bike storage is also available.

Parking: is on street, with plenty of availability throughout the village and usually possible immediately to the front of the property.

Electricity and central heating included; initial supply of logs for the stoves provided in colder months.

Bed linen and towels provided.

Welcome Tray on arrival.

Sorry, pets and smoking are not permitted at this property.

Youlgreave, just one mile away, is a bustling village with a village shop, Post Office and 3 good pubs serving food, as well as riverside walks along Bradford Dale.

Additional information and rules

No dogs allowed

- 2 bedrooms – 1 double, 1 zip-and-link super-king-size which can be made up as a twin room on request

- 1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC

- Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher

- Washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer in the cellar

- Welcome pack

- Wood burner in lounge – first basket of logs provided in colder months

- Smart TV

- Front garden and hidden back garden, with garden furniture, set down a short shared access path to the side of the property

- On-street parking

- Lockable bike storage available on request

- Please note, the property has a steep, narrow staircase, flagstone flooring and a stone step up into the kitchen

- Please note, the washing machine, tumble dryer and freezer are located in the cellar, down steep stone steps and with limited headroom

- Strictly no smoking

- Please Note: there is now no wood burning stove in the dining room (as seen on photos); stove in lounge only