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Ashford in the Water, Derbyshire
A two bedroom cottage for four on a working farm at Ashford in the Water near Bakewell, with an enclosed garden, a footpath from the door and two dogs welcome.
Ashford in the Water is one of the prettier villages in the Peak and this cottage stands just outside it on a working farm. Red House Cottage takes four, dog friendly, two bedrooms with a bathroom to each, and an enclosed garden holding a bench and a barbecue. Two dogs are welcome. A public footpath leaves the property that is so little walked the owner describes it as virtually private.
That footpath is the thing to take this one for. Most cottages in this part of the Peak want a car before the walking starts, and here a dog goes through the gate and straight onto open country, which changes the shape of every morning of the week. One of the two bathrooms is downstairs, so in a house of four the queue never really forms.
It is a farm, so there is stock in the fields and the lead stays on for the first few hundred yards, coming off once the ground opens up. The cottage itself is plain and warm, four people across two bedrooms with a bathroom to each. Two dogs get the enclosed garden with the bench in it, which is where the whole party ends up by late afternoon.
Lathkill Dale runs 2.8 miles south, a limestone valley whose river sinks into its own bed and reappears further down, with ash woods on the slopes and a path the length of the floor. The village behind has a sheepwash bridge on the water, built so that sheep could be driven through and cleaned before market. Two dogs will take the dale first and the village after.
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from £503 for 7 nights
Red House Cottage takes 2 dogs and is booked through holidaycottages.co.uk.
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At a Glance
- Dogs Welcome
- 2 dogs
- Enclosed Garden
- Yes
- Outside relax in the enclosed garden with bench seating and BBQ
- Sleeps
- 4 guests
- Rooms
- 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- Price
- from £503 / 7 nights
- Grading
- 4 star
- Arrival
- in from 16:00, out by 10:00
- Facilities
- Open fire, Parking, Wifi
Red House Cottage from £503 for 7 nights
Book with holidaycottages.co.ukFrequently Asked Questions
Is Red House Cottage dog friendly?
Yes, Red House Cottage welcomes up to two dogs. There's an enclosed garden with a bench and barbecue for them to enjoy, and a public footpath leaves straight from the property onto open country — so walks begin the moment you step outside.
Are dogs allowed at Red House Cottage year round?
The listing doesn't specify any seasonal restrictions on dogs, and nothing in the details suggests otherwise. If dates and availability matter to your plans, it's worth confirming directly with the owner when you book.
What should I know before visiting Red House Cottage with my dog?
Red House Cottage sits on a working farm, so dogs need to stay on the lead for the first few hundred yards until you're clear of the stock in the fields — after that, the ground opens up nicely. Lathkill Dale, a beautiful limestone valley with ash woods and a riverside path, is 2.8 miles south and well worth a day out with the dogs.
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Red House Cottage from £503 for 7 nights
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